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Posts by SUJESH PAVITHRAN

Bryston BCD-3 – keeping CD alive and relevant

April 5, 2018 Written by SUJESH PAVITHRAN

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

October 31, 2017 Written by SUJESH PAVITHRAN

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…

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Spatial Audio M3 Turbo S speakers – out of the box

June 5, 2017 Written by SUJESH PAVITHRAN

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.

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Why I won’t be ditching my CDs

November 1, 2016 Written by SUJESH PAVITHRAN

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!

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Dynavector P75 mk3 – phono pleasures

July 20, 2016 Written by SUJESH PAVITHRAN

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!

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Leben CS600 integrated amp – tube rollers’ delight

June 21, 2016 Written by SUJESH PAVITHRAN

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…

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Magneplanar MG .7 – perfect panels

November 11, 2015 Written by SUJESH PAVITHRAN
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…

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The new Bowers & Wilkins 800 Series… game changer

November 2, 2015 Written by SUJESH PAVITHRAN
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.

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Kronos – the last turntable you’ll ever need?

October 29, 2015 Written by SUJESH PAVITHRAN
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.

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Audience… the ONE vision

October 18, 2015 Written by SUJESH PAVITHRAN
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.

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Revving up your Rega turntable

September 2, 2015 Written by SUJESH PAVITHRAN
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.

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Thinksound On1… comfy on the ear

August 19, 2015 Written by SUJESH PAVITHRAN
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…

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Focus Audio FC6 SE… like fine wine

August 14, 2015 Written by SUJESH PAVITHRAN
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…

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Sony MDR-Z7 headphones… as clear as it gets

July 31, 2015 Written by SUJESH PAVITHRAN
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.

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Thorens… the turntable specialist

July 13, 2015 Written by SUJESH PAVITHRAN
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.

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OPPO PM-3… planar pleasures

June 19, 2015 Written by SUJESH PAVITHRAN
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.

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Entreq Vibb Eater… out, damned vibes

May 24, 2015 Written by SUJESH PAVITHRAN
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…

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Pandora Hope VI… whole lotta space

May 4, 2015 Written by SUJESH PAVITHRAN
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.

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The vinyl involvement

April 19, 2015 Written by SUJESH PAVITHRAN
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.

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ATC SCM11v2… just the truth

March 6, 2015 Written by SUJESH PAVITHRAN
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.

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