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Of priorities, perspectives… and being grateful

December 30, 2020 Written by Editor

FEATURE: Many of us would want to forget 2020… but there were lessons learnt and gratitude for the few bright spots.

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Salk Sound debuts Song3 floodstanders

May 31, 2016 Written by Editor

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.

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The Classic turntable, from Pro-Ject Audio

May 23, 2016 Written by Editor
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.

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Prints and the (hi-fi) revolution

March 8, 2016 Written by Editor
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.

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Roksan Radius turntable now ‘7’

March 7, 2016 Written by Editor
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.

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Clearaudio Double Matrix record cleaner goes Sonic

March 5, 2016 Written by Editor
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.

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Back to the Rega Planar 3… 2016

March 1, 2016 Written by Editor
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…

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ATC’s Classic speakers now in Special Edition

February 24, 2016 Written by Editor
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.

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Gamut’s Lobster Chair for audiophiles

February 22, 2016 Written by Editor
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…

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Audio Analogue Puccini Anniversary… a special edition

February 18, 2016 Written by Editor
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.

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PS Audio DirectStream Junior DAC… a bargain?

February 17, 2016 Written by Editor
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.

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Celsus Sound SP One active speakers… finished in bamboo

February 15, 2016 Written by Editor
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…

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Wyred 4 Sound offers Recovery reclocker and bLINK streamer

February 3, 2016 Written by Editor
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.

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Project R2R – getting ‘reel’ again

January 25, 2016 Written by Editor
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!

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Clearaudio’s Statement turntable gets a v2

January 20, 2016 Written by Editor
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.

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Cary Audio’s DMS-500 streamer… better than PC

January 18, 2016 Written by Editor
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…

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Bryston’s next-gen amps… the Cubed Series

January 17, 2016 Written by Editor
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.

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Gamut’s Zodiac masterpiece loudspeaker

January 11, 2016 Written by Editor
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…

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McIntosh’s new trio… MX122, MB50 and RS100

January 8, 2016 Written by Editor
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.

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Genesis Forte… all new line-source design

January 7, 2016 Written by Editor
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…

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