Beginning with the Astin Trew, it's difficult to avoid the conclusion that, while showing promise, the AT8000 needs further polish in its basic design to deliver consistent results. 'Nano' by name but not in nature, the Clearaudio packs a big sound for such a small unit. What's more, you can add the optional (£15) headphone socket and thereby have it double up as an amp for your vinyl. In the sonic stakes however, the Nano's relatively unsophisticated sound is bettered by the Lehmann, which is in another league despite only costing £95 more.
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