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Chord Poly streamer/player – raising your Mojo
REVIEW: Sonically outstanding, brilliant, etc, etc… but the Chord Poly streamer needs to be friendlier to the user and iron out some kinks in the system.
Keces Audio BP-600 – (mains) power sans corruption
REVIEW: With power comes corruption… but here’s away to ensure a cleaner system, courtesy of Keces Audio…
A ‘Stellar’ DAC from PS Audio
REVIEW: If there’s a Swiss Army knife of DACs, the PS Audio Stellar Gain Cell can stake a claim for the title…
Acoustic Energy AE1 Active speakers – a classic reborn
REVIEW: Everyone’s going active, and a classic from the Acoustic Energy stables gets a modern makeover that impresses our reviewer.
New regional hub gets Dali closer to Asia-Pacific audiophiles
NEWS: How better to tap into a region with growth potential than be located in the midst of it… and Dali is getting right into the action.
Devialet Gold Phantom – glorious in every way
REVIEW: Is it the best sound in the world, as the company claims? You can argue about that, but here’s an experience all audiophiles must have… the Devialet Phantom wireless speaker.
A day at KLIAV Show 2017
NEWS: Our enthusiastic reviewer takes a breather from the office to check out the tasties at the KL International AV Show 2017.
Consumer Electronics Show 2017… no stopping vinyl
FEATURE: We pick some interesting stuff shown at CES 2017 early this month… there was a surprising vinyl product or two, while the digital boys stepped up their game.
Oehlbach Phono PreAmp Pro – just the basics
REVIEW: If you’re in the market for a phono stage that does the job without fuss, the Oehlbach Phono may be the thing for you.
Dali Opticon 2 speakers – getting the balance right
REVIEW: Small boxes are getting increasingly competent these days, as these Dali Opticon 2 speakers prove… so if you want big sound in a small space, here’s an option.
Arcam irDAC-II – a modern digital hub
REVIEW: The pioneer of the standalone digital-to-analogue converter isn’t about to be left behind in the modern-day stakes, as Arcam proves with a new iteration of its irDAC.
Dali Zensor 1 AX active speakers – no-fuss sonic upgrade
REVIEW: If you like to keep it simple and involve minimal wires, but demand more than just average sonics, the Dali Zensor 1 active speakers appear to be a sensible choice.
Chord Mojo DAC/headamp – a game changer
REVIEW: Blown away… that’s what we were by the Chord Mojo, which we reckon is the most explosive hi-fi device that will fit in your palm, that money can buy! Respect!
Meridian Director DAC – superlative every way
REVIEW: A little box that fits into the palm and packs as big a punch as anything in its price range… the Meridian Director DAC may be getting long in the tooth, but it sure can run with the best.
iFi micro iDSD – Swiss Army knife
REVIEW: It multi-tasks, it’s ready to take on the future and, best of all, it sounds phenomenal… hello, iFi micro iDSD!
JVC HA-DX2000 headphones – songs from the wood
REVIEW: If you don’t mind them big, these JVC headphones offer a level of clarity and bass like few others do… prepare for that immersive listening experience.
PS Audio NuWave phono converter – bridging worlds
REVIEW: Vinyl addicts seeking to preserve their LP collection digitally will be keen on the PS Audio NuWave phono converter… or, otherwise, how to make analogue sound digital…
Aune B1 headamp – top of the class
REVIEW: Little and inexpensive things can perform wonderful deeds in the realm of portable audio, and the Aune B1 headphone amp proves you don’t need to splurge for your aural fix.
SVS Prime… speakers of distinction
REVIEW: SVS may have made its name as a great bang-for-the-buck subwoofer manufacturer, but the company is now proving to be a formidable player outside that field…