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Posts by SUJESH PAVITHRAN

The right Chord at the right time

March 30, 2021 Written by SUJESH PAVITHRAN

FEATURE: From home hi-fi to portable audio, Chord Electronics has it covered. Don’t ask about certain products, though…

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The death of the cassette tape… or not

March 12, 2021 Written by SUJESH PAVITHRAN

RANTS ‘N RAVES: We’re well into the streaming 21st century, but some things just refuse to go away… like the LP, CD and… cassette tape!

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PS Audio – staying true to the high-value cause

February 25, 2021 Written by SUJESH PAVITHRAN

FEATURE: PS Audio is a company that doesn’t sit still for long… despite the pandemic, expect some audio excitement this year.

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Frank takes on the lows with the AB-2 Tower Sub

January 28, 2021 Written by SUJESH PAVITHRAN

FEATURE: Frank Acoustics’ founder takes time off to discuss his AB-2 Tower Subs, Power Banks and phonos.

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VPI… keeping the vinyl flag flying high

December 11, 2020 Written by SUJESH PAVITHRAN

FEATURE: There’s no “vinyl comeback” because vinyl never went away… and VPI intends to keep it that way…

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Aries Cerat – high-end audio from Cyprus

October 28, 2020 Written by SUJESH PAVITHRAN

FEATURE: Cyprus and high-end audio may seem to be an unlikely association, but Aries Cerat is forging its own path.

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Erzetich Audio… boutique headfi’s one-man show

September 29, 2020 Written by SUJESH PAVITHRAN

FEATURE: The founder of Slovenia’s Erzetich Audio is a man who puts sonic results before technical measurements.

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The continuing sound and tale of Ruark

August 26, 2020 Written by SUJESH PAVITHRAN

FEATURE: From Ruark Acoustics to Vita Audio to Ruark Audio… through changes, the company has kept it all in the family.

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Auris Audio/EarMen… bringing high-end sound to portables

July 7, 2020 Written by SUJESH PAVITHRAN

FEATURE: Auris Audio and EarMen aren’t big names right now, but founder Milomir Trosic has a keen eye on the future.

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Accuphase P-4500 – a power amp with muscle and finesse

January 22, 2020 Written by SUJESH PAVITHRAN

REVIEW: A new power amp can bring about impressive sonic enhancements… and the Accuphase P-4500 doesn’t disappoint.

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dCS Bartók… an all-in-one digital solution

December 4, 2019 Written by SUJESH PAVITHRAN

NEWS: There’s nothing subtle about the dCS Bartók DAC/streamer/preamp, and it does just about everything except wireless.

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Boenicke Audio W5 speakers – sleek, small and mighty

November 25, 2019 Written by SUJESH PAVITHRAN

REVIEW: If you can live with small speakers, the Boenicke Audio W5 makes an excellent case for emptying your wallet.

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Monitor Audio Bronze 2 speakers – tough to beat

March 18, 2019 Written by SUJESH PAVITHRAN

REVIEW: Monitor Audio continues to be in good form at any price, as the Bronze 2 proves.

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Sony’s Malaysian odyssey

December 20, 2018 Written by SUJESH PAVITHRAN

NEWS: Sony has been making a whole load of its products – for the mass and specialist markets – in Malaysia since the 1980s; we visit the Penang factory for a quick tour.

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Samsung HW-N650 soundbar – winning on convenience

November 22, 2018 Written by SUJESH PAVITHRAN

REVIEW: If you’re looking for convenience when expanding on your TV’s sound, the Samsung HW-650 offers an acceptable and fuss-free option.

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Linn’s cup of coffee – the game-changing Selekt DSM

October 15, 2018 Written by SUJESH PAVITHRAN

NEWS: The Selekt DSM isn’t like the other Linn digital music streamers, not in design and structure… but like all things Linn, audio quality marches ahead.

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Accuphase E-470 integrated amplifier – one for a lifetime

September 20, 2018 Written by SUJESH PAVITHRAN

REVIEW: When do you say “enough”, when you don’t have megabucks to spend on hi-fi equipment? The Accuphase E-470 integrated amplifier certainly seems to represent that point…

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The curious case of the Sony DMP-Z1

August 24, 2018 Written by SUJESH PAVITHRAN

NEWS: The Sony DMP-Z1 is certainly an ambitious product, both in terms of the technology it sports and its price tag… exactly who will it buy into it, is what we are keen to know.

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At the Hong Kong High-End Audio Visual Show 2018

August 13, 2018 Written by SUJESH PAVITHRAN

FEATURE: It may not be one of the key hi-fi events in the circuit, but the Hong Kong High-End Audio Visual Show certainly didn’t lack esoteric hi-fi equipment or variety.

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Sony launches DMP-Z1, IER-Z1R, MDR-Z7M2 and IER-M9/7 (updated)

August 9, 2018 Written by SUJESH PAVITHRAN

NEWS: Sony uses Hong Kong to hold its world premiere for some cool new gear targeted at headfi people and stage users.

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