Auris Audio/EarMen… bringing high-end sound to portables
FEATURE: Auris Audio and EarMen aren’t big names right now, but founder Milomir Trosic has a keen eye on the future.
Grado’s latest limited edition is The Hemp headphone
NEWS: Grado’s latest limited edition cans, The Hemp, is a mind-expanding venture.
KLIAV Show called off, back in 2021
NEWS: No KLIAV Show this year… back in 2021 at new venue.
B-Fi is Audioengine’s affordable Wi-Fi music streamer
NEWS: If you’ve still not joined the streaming crowd, Audioegine’s B-Fi offers a very affordable entry.
EarMen Donald DAC – quacking bang-for-buck
REVIEW: A play of the name aside, this ridiculously-priced DAC is cracking value for one’s money…
Magico aims high with the M9
NEWS: Magico’s new M9 loudspeaker system holds nothing back… both in technology and price!
PS Audio launches Octave Records with Don Grusin solo album
NEWS: PS Audio expands into the music business with its own label, Octave Records.
New iFi DACs and Campfire IEMS on show
NEWS: New pocketable audio gear from iFi and Campfire was the highlight of the long weekend.
HiFiMan Jade II electrostatic headphones – superbly cohesive
REVIEW: Electrostatic headphones are not for all seasons, but with the right music, HiFiMan’s Jade II shines.
Kuala Lumpur to get new hi-fi/AV event next year
NEWS: There’s a new hi-fi and AV show in the works, and it promises to be more than just another show… coming up in 2021.
Denon PMA-150H – for all your digital needs
REVIEW: Digital devices can be a headache to set up, but getting Denon’s PMA-150H going is a breeze… and it sounds fab, too!
PS Audio’s new Stellar Strata is a ‘do everything’ amp
NEWS: Expectations run high for new hi-fi gear, and PS Audio’s Stellar Strata seems to tick all the boxes.
Sony adds HT-G700 soundbar, three Extra Bass wireless speakers
NEWS: Exciting news for AV enthusiasts and party people… Sony’s new soundbar and wireless speakers are coming…
Headphone mods in the season of corona
FEATURE: Lots of free time? Tinkerer at heart? Bored with your headphones? Here’s what you can do…
Monitor Audio unveils Bronze 6G line, new Atmos-enabled units
NEWS: Monitor Audio’s Bronze 6G range is certainly eye-catching, and has a little something for everyone!
EarMen TR-Amp – room to improve, but lovely mids
REVIEW: The wonderful thing about headfi is that equipment is sprouting from all corners of the world… like this EarMen TR-Amp.
Marantz M-CR612 – all-in-one midrange master
REVIEW: If reducing component count is a priority for you, the Marantz M-CR612 should fit the bill… just add speakers.
Driven to CD… by silly vinyl prices
RANTS ‘N RAVES: Used vinyl prices have become ridiculously silly, so our man finds his musical solace in a wallet-friendlier alternative…
Sony Corp sets up US$100mil COVID-19 relief fund
NEWS: Sony adds its financial muscle to the fight against COVID-19.
Luxman LX-380 amplifier – a modern take on the vintage
REVIEW: Luxman blends the old and the new on the LX-380 amplifier, its looks and tubes belying the modern sound.
