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#6 in Phono Preamps

Hagerman Bugle3

Name: Hagerman Bugle3
Brand: Hagerman Audio Labs
Rating: 8.3 (1 reviews)

Hagerman Audio Labs

$189.00 – $209.00

Moving magnet phono preamp hand-assembled in Hawaii with premium components and a precision RIAA circuit. Battery-powered option eliminates power supply noise for the quietest possible background.

8.3

Good

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #6 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

8.2

User Sentiment

8.4

Value Score

8.6

Complaint Risk

8.8

Freshness

8.8

Community

8.6

Availability

9.2

Pros

Optional battery power for zero noise
Hand-assembled quality
Precision RIAA circuit

Cons

MM only at this price
Basic enclosure design

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Battery operation requires regular battery replacement or rechargeable batteries as there is no low-battery indicator.

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Hagerman Bugle3

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