REVIEW: There are few things more important than ensuring your speakers are properly isolated from the rest of your system, and IsoAcoustics’ Aperta shows us how it’s done…
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Gold Note Valore Plus 425 turntable – as clear as they come
REVIEW: Let’s be clear on this… we love turntables, even when it’s difficult to make them out through all that clear acrylic which dominates on this Gold Note Valore Plus 425 spinner…
To the power of… the Kii THREE
REVIEW: A veteran if somewhat jaded hifi hack is rejuvenated now… thanks to these German beauties, the Kii THREE active speakers.
Play it again, SAM
FEATURE: Our man about town tries to come to grips with the amp-speaker matching technology behind Devialet’s SAM.
Tasty audio treats at KLIAV Show 2017
NEWS: You can’t listen to them all, but some stuff just demands attention. Our intrepid audio adventurer makes pitstops at various points of interest during this year’s KLIAV Show.
A modern Classic – the ‘retro’ Pro-Ject turntable
REVIEW: Amidst the plethora of shiny and funky-looking turntables populating Planet Vinyl these days, it’s a relief to spy one that sports old-school design cues… like Pro-Ject’s The Classic.
Soul Note SD300 DAC/headamp – notably soulful
REVIEW: Getting to the heart and soul of the matter with this DAC/headamp/preamp one-box unit, our reviewer finds more than a few notes of interest to him.
USB Disruptor power supply, DaBigGenius USB cable – improved perce...
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.
The new Rega Planar 3 turntable – for a lifetime
REVIEW: Rega updates its modestly-priced turntable for all eras, incorporating a number of refinements for 2016. The new Planar 3 is as quintessential as it gets in this realm of vinyl.
Musical Fidelity M6si integrated amp – enjoying the music
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…
BMC PureAmp, PureDAC MK2 – the right balance
REVIEW: Odd designs these B.M.C components may be, but they certainly deliver the sound in spades, leaving our hard-nosed reviewer gushing like a bride who has spotted her perfect wedding dress.
Arcam FMJ A29 amp – silky smooth power
REVIEW: The new generation of Arcam amplifier is certainly a far cry from its predecessors, and promises to thrill more than one variety of audiophile listener. Nothing digital here, though…
An Aria from Rega – a phono stunner
REVIEW: A song so sweet sings the Rega Aria phono stage that our reviewer is entertained and enthralled right through his vinyl collection, no matter the quality of the black disc.
Triangle Titus – EZ on the ear
REVIEW: French to the core, even if put together elsewhere, these Triangle Titus EZ speakers aim to please, and succeed in seducing our reviewer with their smoothness and near-magical qualities.
Exogal Comet DAC… out of this world
REVIEW: Looking for a fancy desktop audio accessory that does big-league sound? Newbie Exogal’s Comet DAC, which is also a digital preamp and headamp, should fit the bill…
Parasound JC 3+ phono pre… all plus
REVIEW: Time for another vinyl break, so here’s an update on an acclaimed Parasound phono preamp… the news is, it got better. Much better, as our vinylhead discovers.
This Pro-Ject is Essential, too
REVIEW: It may be basic, it may assault your senses with its colour scheme… but this budget LP spinner from Pro-Ject certainly gets the job done sans fuss or fumble.
Naim DAC-V1… all about timing
REVIEW: We think he’s in love with this Naim but can’t be too sure… read on to find out just how smitten our hi-fi hack is with this digital offering from a Brit legend.
Solid Tech Disc of Silence – spring fling
REVIEW: You gotta support your gear, you know. And here’s one way to do it, with springs and discs… Solid Tech shows how to keep the bad vibes away from your hi-fi components.
Hurricane hi-fi…
RANTS ‘N RAVES: Seeking refuge from an impending force of nature, our intrepid adventure stumbles into a house of sonic treasures instead.