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June 15, 2026
Nytech Audio will return to the North West Audio Show for the first time in eleven years, exhibiting in Room 113 with a range of new phono stages, amplification products and active crossover systems.
Based in Cardiff, Nytech Audio was re-established in 2013 by Phil Balaam, building on the heritage of the original Nytech and Ion Systems amplifier designs.
NEW PHONO STAGES
CDP132
The CDP132 is the replacement for the company’s CDP122 phono stage. It features low noise JFET amplification, a passive RIAA network, fully discrete hand built construction and a separate current amplifier stage. Nytech says the design has been developed as a plug and play phono stage without the need for cartridge matching switches or user adjustments.
MCP1
The MCP1 is a dedicated moving coil phono stage based on the CDP132 platform. It removes electrolytic capacitors from the signal path and uses selected components throughout. A gain switch allows level matching with other system components.
MCA1
The MCA1 is designed to work alongside an existing moving magnet phono stage and performs a similar role to a step up transformer. It uses a 9V battery power supply, which Nytech estimates should last between four and five years under normal use.
AMPLIFICATION AND ACTIVE SYSTEMS
Nytech will also be demonstrating its CA352 integrated amplifier together with the new CXA352 active speaker upgrade system.
The CXA352 combines electronic crossovers and additional amplification in a single chassis and will be demonstrated with Cadnam Audio’s M4 loudspeaker system.
The company also offers active crossover solutions for a range of classic loudspeakers, including models from Linn, Naim, ARC, Roksan and Ion Systems, and is currently working with other loudspeaker manufacturers on active crossover developments.
ANALOGUE AND DIGITAL SOURCES
Source equipment on demonstration will include:
• Rega Planar 8 turntable
• Rega Ania Pro moving coil cartridge
• Linn Sondek LP12 turntable
• Grace G707 tonearm
• Ortofon moving magnet cartridge
Digital playback will be provided by:
• Raspberry Pi 5 music server
• AudioQuest Cobalt USB DAC
• Solid state music storage
• Volumio streaming platform
CLASSIC NYTECH DISPLAY
Visitors will also be able to view a selection of classic Nytech and Ion amplifiers from the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s.
Cadnam Audio will be partnering with Nytech Audio in Room 113 and will be demonstrating several loudspeaker models throughout the show.
North West Audio Show 2026 takes place at De Vere Cranage Estate, Cheshire, on 27th and 28th June 2026.