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The death of the cassette tape… or not
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!
PS Audio – staying true to the high-value cause
FEATURE: PS Audio is a company that doesn’t sit still for long… despite the pandemic, expect some audio excitement this year.
Frank takes on the lows with the AB-2 Tower Sub
FEATURE: Frank Acoustics’ founder takes time off to discuss his AB-2 Tower Subs, Power Banks and phonos.
VPI… keeping the vinyl flag flying high
FEATURE: There’s no “vinyl comeback” because vinyl never went away… and VPI intends to keep it that way…
Aries Cerat – high-end audio from Cyprus
FEATURE: Cyprus and high-end audio may seem to be an unlikely association, but Aries Cerat is forging its own path.
Erzetich Audio… boutique headfi’s one-man show
FEATURE: The founder of Slovenia’s Erzetich Audio is a man who puts sonic results before technical measurements.
The continuing sound and tale of Ruark
FEATURE: From Ruark Acoustics to Vita Audio to Ruark Audio… through changes, the company has kept it all in the family.
Auris Audio/EarMen… bringing high-end sound to portables
FEATURE: Auris Audio and EarMen aren’t big names right now, but founder Milomir Trosic has a keen eye on the future.
Accuphase P-4500 – a power amp with muscle and finesse
REVIEW: A new power amp can bring about impressive sonic enhancements… and the Accuphase P-4500 doesn’t disappoint.
dCS Bartók… an all-in-one digital solution
NEWS: There’s nothing subtle about the dCS Bartók DAC/streamer/preamp, and it does just about everything except wireless.
Boenicke Audio W5 speakers – sleek, small and mighty
REVIEW: If you can live with small speakers, the Boenicke Audio W5 makes an excellent case for emptying your wallet.
Monitor Audio Bronze 2 speakers – tough to beat
REVIEW: Monitor Audio continues to be in good form at any price, as the Bronze 2 proves.
Sony’s Malaysian odyssey
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.
Samsung HW-N650 soundbar – winning on convenience
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.
Linn’s cup of coffee – the game-changing Selekt DSM
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.
Accuphase E-470 integrated amplifier – one for a lifetime
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…
The curious case of the Sony DMP-Z1
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.
At the Hong Kong High-End Audio Visual Show 2018
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.
Sony launches DMP-Z1, IER-Z1R, MDR-Z7M2 and IER-M9/7 (updated)
NEWS: Sony uses Hong Kong to hold its world premiere for some cool new gear targeted at headfi people and stage users.