REVIEW: Wait, a CD player in these times? Well, why not? We still have years left before the format dies (if at all, just look at vinyl), and in that time, machines like the Bryston BCD-3 make the CD life more inviting.
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Kronos Sparta turntable – the last one you’ll need
REVIEW: If vinyl is your thing, here’s a turntable that takes you on a breathtaking trek into the analogue high-end realm. Life won’t be the same after a ride with the Kronos Audio Sparta turntable…
Spatial Audio M3 Turbo S speakers – out of the box
REVIEW: Now, what are these…? No cabinets? Do they work? How do they sound? And more importantly, is there any bass at all? We take a shot at Spatial Audio’s M3 Turbo S.
Why I won’t be ditching my CDs
RANTS ‘N RAVES: It’s not just sentiment or sound that keeps the man from clearing his shelves off his collection of CDs… patience and convenience have roles, too!
Dynavector P75 mk3 – phono pleasures
REVIEW: Little things can be quite a bit of fun, as we find out with the latest version of the Dynavector P75… be prepared to be hands-on, though, if you like tweaking with jumpers!
Leben CS600 integrated amp – tube rollers’ delight
REVIEW: Ah, it’s not often that glass and gas (or a lack of) make an appearance here, but the weather’s cooling and perhaps, we do need the warmth of the Leben CS600 for a bit…
Magneplanar MG .7 – perfect panels
REVIEW: Open your mind, set conventions free and step well outside the box… now, prepare to enjoy the unique listening experience provided by Magneplanar speakers… in this case, the MG .7…
The new Bowers & Wilkins 800 Series… game changer
FEATURE: Bowers & Wilkins is among the few hi-fi names that draw attention in the audiophile, lifestyle and luxury markets. The new flagship 800 Series D3 looks to further strengthen the brand in all areas.
Kronos – the last turntable you’ll ever need?
FEATURE: Turntables come in all sizes and designs, but here’s one Canadian platter spinner that stands out from the crowd and promises to forever change your analogue life.
Audience… the ONE vision
FEATURE: Sometimes, all you want is simplicity in the midst of all that’s happening to hi-fi in the computer audio age. Well, here’s an acclaimed American outfit that has stuck with its original vision.
Revving up your Rega turntable
FEATURE: If you’re the owner of an old or new Rega turntable and itching to buy a new one or upgrading, hold on… here’s how you can keep old faithful and take it up a few levels.
Thinksound On1… comfy on the ear
REVIEW: If you’re a music-on-the-move sort of person, here’s something from Thinksound that’ll trump those useless bits of cheap plastic you shove into your ears regularly…
Focus Audio FC6 SE… like fine wine
REVIEW: No fancy stuff here, these are just good, old-fashioned standmount speakers from Canada’s Focus Audio that get the job done right with minimum fuss. They make for nice eye candy, too…
Sony MDR-Z7 headphones… as clear as it gets
REVIEW: Cans for the discerning listener, these are… Sony leaves little to the imagination with its flagship MDR-Z7 high-resolution headphones.
Thorens… the turntable specialist
Q&A: How many turntable makers in existence today can claim that they were around when it all began? Here’s a company that’s seen it all, from the phonograph to the gramaphone to the modern-day vinyl spinner.
OPPO PM-3… planar pleasures
REVIEW: If you’re an audiophile on the move, you’ll need these new OPPO headphones. Heck, even if you’re an audiophile simply sitting down, you’ll love the PM-3’s planar magnetic magic.
Entreq Vibb Eater… out, damned vibes
REVIEW: Banish those little vibrations that start building up once your speakers start playing… ban them with the help of these rodent-like accessories…
Pandora Hope VI… whole lotta space
REVIEW: It isn’t always about the bass, as the Pandora Hope VI headphones prove… sometimes, you need to look beyond short-term visceral thrills and pamper your ears for the long run.
The vinyl involvement
RANTS ‘N RAVES: Yeah, sure, vinyl is better, CD is better and all that jazz… but dedicated vinyl-heads who are into the technical side of things can extract a level of fun not found with other formats.
ATC SCM11v2… just the truth
REVIEW: If you want the truth and nothing but the whole truth from your music collection and hi-fi system, these ATC speakers will lead you there without fuss.