FEATURE: Lots of free time? Tinkerer at heart? Bored with your headphones? Here’s what you can do…
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The legendary Technics SL1200 spins on
FEATURE: They don’t make ’em like they used to… the Technics SL1200 simply refuses to walk into the sunset…
Vinyl shopping in Tokyo
FEATURE: Vinyl hunting in Japan can be daunting and exciting… here’s a guide to maximising your experience.
Audio-Technica LP5 – the only turntable you’ll ever need?
REVIEW: Unless you’re a total vinyl newbie, the answer of course is “not really”… still, the AT LP5 is a good bet for beginners who want a fuss-free experience with vinyl.
Sonus Faber Pryma 01 headphones – wrapped in luxury
REVIEW: If finish and fit are of primary importance in your search for a pair of cans, the Sonus Faber Pryma 01 offers these with a style few can match…
HIFIMAN HE350 headphones – all sizzle, no snazzle
REVIEW: Given the plethora of headphones to be found at this price range, the entry-level HIFIMAN HE350 certainly has its work cut out… but doesn’t always come through.
VPI Player turntable – a total vinyl solution?
REVIEW: There’s no arguing that VPI’s Player turntable is one gorgeous looker, and its value as a package is unquestionable. Importantly, though, is whether it makes the cut solely on performance…
The vinyl revival – musings on the Linn LP12
FEATURE: In a short new series, this vinyl junkie looks at used classic turntables you can shop around for to sample a medium that just refuses to go away…
Solid Tech isolation footers – the sound of silence
REVIEW: Nothing like banishing vibrations from your system to extract a bit more performance… and Solid Tech offers two ways of doing this.
Woo Audio WA7 Fireflies headamp/DAC – glowingly musical
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.
Heco Celan GT302 – a svelte swinger
REVIEW: Surprises do come in small – well, fairly small – packages, as our reviewer finds out… these Heco bookshelf speakers may be German, but they’re largely unfettered by tradition.
Parasound Halo integrated amp – all-in-one elegance
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.
Parasound Zdac – price buster
REVIEW: The small stuff gets more popular with each year and why not? Given real estate prices, it’s more profitable to rent out a room than use it for the hi-fi system, which can be put on a desk. Like this Parasound DAC.
A FAD for metal – Piano Forte VIII earphones
REVIEW: Cold metal in the ears isn’t every audiophile’s idea of a good time, but warm up to them and these Piano Forte VIII earbuds will certainly give you a rush… if not, just check out the price tag!
Parasound Z pre-power – big small amps
REVIEW: Small can be mighty, as Parasound’s Z components prove. Here are some little tots that put out a big-hearted performance, whether you’re using them on your desk or rack.
Flying high – Focal Bird 2.1
REVIEW: Small things that sound big are nothing new. But wait till you hear what these stylish babies can do … here’s a cracker of a lifestyle system for the space constrained.