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Posts by J LOH

Ruark Audio R410 – beyond the box sonically

July 29, 2024 Written by J LOH

REVIEW: One box that does it all? The well-endowed Ruark Audio R410 certainly fits the bill when it comes to a lifestyle audio system with sonic chops

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Review: HYM Seed – vinyl made simple

August 11, 2023 Written by J LOH

REVIEW: Enjoying vinyl with minimum fuss and component count is made possible by the HYM seed turntable system.

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Review: Novaris Excalibur surge filter offers extreme protection

February 9, 2023 Written by J LOH

REVIEW: Fretting over potential surges in your mains? The Novaris Excalibur offers iron-clad protection.

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Pro-Ject DAC Box DS2 Ultra, CD Box DS2T — past to present

September 6, 2021 Written by J LOH

REVIEW: Still into CDs and player on its last legs? Pro-Ject’s CD Box could tempt you, along with its companion DAC Box.

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Cyrus SoundKey — ageing gracefully

July 8, 2021 Written by J LOH

REVIEW: The Cyrus SoundKey USB DAC/amp may be a bit behind in features now, but it certainly doesn’t hold back in sonic performance.

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Sivga/Sendy Audio Aiva headphones — delivering planar excitement

March 17, 2021 Written by J LOH

REVIEW: These Aiva planars from the Sivga family are an exciting listen, despite lacking some attributes associated with their ilk.

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EarMen’s USB DAC/amp soars like an Eagle

January 21, 2021 Written by J LOH

REVIEW: Small birds can fly high, as EarMen’s Eagle USB DAC/preamp/headamp proves…

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Sivga SV006 / SV007 headphones – premium on a budget

December 2, 2020 Written by J LOH

REVIEW: These Sivga headphones beckon seductively to those looking for something that stands out in a crowd.

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Samsung HW-Q950T soundbar – an immersion in sound

November 19, 2020 Written by J LOH

REVIEW: Samsung’s HW-Q950T soundbar has impressive sonic muscle, although setting up is a bit of a hassle.

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Arylic S50 Pro, S10 – fuss-free streaming on a budget

August 6, 2020 Written by J LOH

REVIEW: Looking to add streaming capabilities to your staid wired set-up, without hurting your wallet? These Arylic units are calling…

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Denon PMA-150H – for all your digital needs

May 27, 2020 Written by J LOH

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!

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HiFiMAN Ananda headphones – planar-magnetic magic

January 13, 2020 Written by J LOH

REVIEW: HiFiMAN comes out with another planar-magnetic winner in the Ananda headphones.

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Hegel H390 amplifier and more – Norwegian good

December 24, 2019 Written by J LOH

REVIEW: The amplifiers of today are becoming increasingly versatile, and the Hegel H390 shows us what the laggards are lacking…

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Soon, you can make your own vinyl record… at home

October 21, 2019 Written by J LOH

NEWS: The term “make your own record” will soon be taking on a new dimension with the Phonocut Home Vinyl Recorder.

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Dynaudio Evoke 20 speakers – sweet Danish delight

October 7, 2019 Written by J LOH

REVIEW: These well-presented Danish speakers evoke favourable emotions from a panel/ribbon diehard.

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Audioengine A2+ speakers – dynamite desktop duo

July 15, 2019 Written by J LOH

REVIEW: Tiny they may be, but these Audioengine speakers pack a mighty punch.

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BAT REX DAC – royal performance on demand

June 13, 2019 Written by J LOH

REVIEW: When nothing but the best will do and money is plentiful, the REX DAC from Balanced Audio Technology should be on your shopping list.

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Pro-Ject Essential III Phono – audiophile-grade on a budget

May 9, 2019 Written by J LOH

REVIEW: For a taste of what a truly audiophile turntable can do for not so much money, try a Pro-Ject… in this case, the Essential III

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The Sony Walkman – 40 and beyond

February 18, 2019 Written by J LOH

NEWS: The Sony Walkman, born exactly four decades ago, revolutionised the way we consumed music… life hasn’t been the same since then, and the Walkman name lives on in a current format.

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Cayin iDAP-6 player – tasty source of digital

September 7, 2018 Written by J LOH

REVIEW: Some bugs aside (and which digital audio player is free of them?), the Cayin iDAP-6 certainly holds promise of great musical times for the desktop user.

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