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Salk Sound debuts Song3 floodstanders
NEWS: If you fancy stepping out of the mainstream and getting best bang for buck in your quest for better sound, here’s something to listen to… a new Salk Sound offering.
The Classic turntable, from Pro-Ject Audio
NEWS: There’s another Classic on the way, and this one is from Pro-Ject Audio Systems… it promises something a bit different from the turntable specialist’s previous offerings.
Prints and the (hi-fi) revolution
NEWS: Grew up on Brit hi-fi during the 70s and 80s, and proud of it? Well, here’s something for you to remember that wonderful era by… a collection of prints for your wall.
Roksan Radius turntable now ‘7’
NEWS: An affordable favourite gets an update to stay in the game… the Roksan Radius 7 may follow the lines of the previous 5 but the finish and motor are spanking new.
Clearaudio Double Matrix record cleaner goes Sonic
NEWS: Here’s how to really, really get rid of the dirt between the grooves of your records… if you’re a vinylhead and will spare no effort, the Clearaudio Matrix series takes it a step further.
Back to the Rega Planar 3… 2016
NEWS: The legendary name that set the pace for budget turntables get updated for 2016, looking back in spirit but very much a 21st century audiophile vinyl spinner, down to its looks…
ATC’s Classic speakers now in Special Edition
NEWS: How to update a classic? Just make it even more special, as ATC is doing with its Classic range, now offered with upgrades to the drivers, cabinets and finish, and in active/passive options.
Gamut’s Lobster Chair for audiophiles
NEWS: What’s this now, a hi-fi chair for audiophiles to optimise their listening experience? Gamut’s tweak on the Lobster Chair ensures acoustical perfection at the sweet spot… we think…
Audio Analogue Puccini Anniversary… a special edition
NEWS: Looking for something special… maybe a present-day iteration of a classic amp that started the ball rolling for a manufacturer? Audio Analogue’s special version of its Puccini may be what you seek.
PS Audio DirectStream Junior DAC… a bargain?
NEWS: PS Audio’s highly-acclaimed cutting-edge DAC gets a younger and more affordable sibling called, you guessed it right… Junior! And this one has everything on board as well.
Celsus Sound SP One active speakers… finished in bamboo
NEWS: Black, white, gloss, wood veneer… if all these don’t excite you, how about speakers wrapped in a bamboo finish? Oh, and additionally, the Celsus SP One speakers are active, and wireless…
Wyred 4 Sound offers Recovery reclocker and bLINK streamer
NEWS: Do you believe you’ve squeezed the best from your computer audio system? Well, don’t be too sure yet, Wyred 4 Sound thinks you can do even better with its new devices.
Project R2R – getting ‘reel’ again
NEWS: Some analogue technologies simply refuse to go away, no matter how much of a digital world we live in… but who’d have thought reel-to-reel tape decks would be making a comeback!
Clearaudio’s Statement turntable gets a v2
NEWS: Is this the best turntable ever now? We’re sure there will never be a unanimous vote on the Clearaudio Statement v2… but it packs the goodies and comes with an eye-watering price tag.
Cary Audio’s DMS-500 streamer… better than PC
NEWS: Tedious – computers for audiophile music playback. Spend more and make it simpler and a sure thing with Cary Audio’s new music streamer that is as good as it gets for the price…
Bryston’s next-gen amps… the Cubed Series
NEWS: The Canadian outfit begins to push the boundaries of amplifier design with its new Cubed Series… mathematically, we wonder what will come next, in a few years.
Gamut’s Zodiac masterpiece loudspeaker
NEWS: Just one unit to be made per month, and a visit to your home by the designer himself after purchase… we imagine potential owners of Gamut’s Zodiac speakers have very healthy bank balances…
McIntosh’s new trio… MX122, MB50 and RS100
NEWS: McIntosh, it appears, is on a mission to take its name to every nook and cranny of hi-fi, AV and desktop realms, whether analogue or digital… here are three more to win new followers.
Genesis Forte… all new line-source design
NEWS: Another winner on the way from Genesis, and this one’s forte is that it is a line-source design with an intimidating configuration of drivers…