We’re delighted to revisit a milestone moment for Townshend Audio: the 2017 Hifi Pig world-exclusive review of our Allegri+ Passive Autotransformer Preamplifier, which earned the prestigious Outstanding Product Award! Reviewed by respected audiophiles Dan Worth and Dominic Marsh, the Allegri+ was celebrated for its transformative impact on high-fidelity sound, setting a new benchmark for passive preamplifiers. Dominic Marsh and Dan Worth were captivated by the Allegri+’s “effortless and honest sound,” praising its crystal-clear treble, vivid midrange, and surprisingly powerful bass—all delivered through our proprietary Fractal™ wire and ultra-thin mu-metal laminations. Marsh noted, “The Allegri+ is one of the most effortless and honest sounds you will ever hear, with a top end that is as crystal clear as fine cut diamonds and has a bandwidth that stretches on for days.” This compact marvel, with its six RCA inputs, two outputs, and front-panel 3.5mm jack, delivers unmatched transparency by sidestepping the noise and distortion of active circuits, making it the heart of any discerning hi-fi system.

The Hifi Pig review highlighted the Allegri+’s precision engineering and near-silent noise floor, with Dan Worth’s nomination for the Outstanding Product Award enthusiastically seconded by Marsh after rigorous testing. Their excitement was palpable, with Marsh describing the unboxing moment as a prelude to a listening experience that revealed “astonishing transparency and resolution of fine detail.”