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A compact McIntosh… the MXA80 audio system

April 7, 2017 Written by The Editor

NEWS: Crave a McIntosh but space is a premium at your pad? Worry not, the MXA80 demands much fewer cubic metres than traditional McIntosh products…

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USB Disruptor power supply, DaBigGenius USB cable – improved perce...

December 7, 2016 Written by LIM JUAN

REVIEW: You can wax lyrical over small things, as our reviewer proves with his dissertation on the benefits of the USB Disruptor power supply, which obviously impressed him no end.






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Woo Audio WA7 Fireflies headamp/DAC – glowingly musical

October 6, 2016 Written by MK CHONG

REVIEW: There’s something intimate about the glow of tubes in a darkened room… add headphones and mood music, and the Fireflies amp/DAC from Woo Audio will transport you to amazing realms.






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Musical Fidelity M6si integrated amp – enjoying the music

August 15, 2016 Written by LIM JUAN

REVIEW: Big, strong and friendly… a cliche, yes, but these certainly describe Musical Fidelity’s beefy M6si… the on board phono stage and USB DAC enhanced our reviewer’s experience…






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PS Audio LANRover… better isolate than never

August 8, 2016 Written by The Editor

NEWS: More thingamajigs to take your USB music closer to the edge and further into audiophile realms… PS Audio’s smartly-named LANRover twin box of tricks is a hassle-free addition to your system.






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Devialet ups it with the Expert PRO

August 2, 2016 Written by The Editor

NEWS: How much better can it get? Devialet continues to push the boundaries in amp-DAC technology, and its latest PRO line appears to be right on the cutting edge… but we’re sure it will get better later!






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Exposure’s 2010S2 DAC now does DSD

June 24, 2016 Written by The Editor

NEWS: Everybody’s doing it so why not Exposure as well… ? We’re talking about DSD compatibility, which every other digital-to-analogue converter has these days.






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Chario Quadro/Seconda/Doppia – modern lifestyle

June 14, 2016 Written by BRANDO PETER

REVIEW: The Italians make some lovely speakers, all wood and warmth…here, however, Chario breaks the mould to tackle modern lifestyle requirements.






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Cary Audio taking preorders on new SI-300.2d amp

June 10, 2016 Written by The Editor

NEWS: Here’s another 21st century integrated amplifier that does just about everything a modern-day audiophile would want it to (no phono, though, but that’s ancient stuff, right?).






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Parasound Halo integrated amp – all-in-one elegance

June 7, 2016 Written by MK CHONG

REVIEW: An all-in-one amplifier can offer conveniences not available on a system of amp separates… as the Parasound Halo does, especially in the digital domain.






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