Aune B1 portable amplifier
May 31, 2015
A while ago now I was fortunate enough to preview an upcoming portable amplifier from Aune, the company that brought us the excellent and affordable T1 tube DAC / amp.
A while ago now I was fortunate enough to preview an upcoming portable amplifier from Aune, the company that brought us the excellent and affordable T1 tube DAC / amp.
I’m both excited and nervous to publish this review. I’m nervous because I normally steer well clear of most cable reviews, but, just as was the case with the SilverPlus
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