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McIntosh McAire – made for the ‘i’

October 17, 2012 Written by Editor
McIntosh McAire – made for the ‘i’

NEWS: The two Macs take their courtship to the next level … we welcome McIntosh’s McAire, a wireless audio system made for the pleasure of Apple device owners. It’s almost like a wedding, we say ….

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Monitor Audio WS100 – free your audio system!

October 14, 2012 Written by Editor
Monitor Audio WS100 – free your audio system!

NEWS: The day when your whole audio system is devoid of any sort of external wires may still be a bit far off but until then, eliminating speakers cables and interconnects will do nicely … as Monitor Audio’s WS100 does.

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BeoVision 11 – B&O’s new integrated TV system

October 12, 2012 Written by Editor
BeoVision 11 – B&O’s new integrated TV system

NEWS: Bang & Olufsen launches another product that allows the well-heeled home entertainment enthusiast to experience new sensory perceptions. There, we said it …

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McIntosh acquired by Fine Sounds

October 9, 2012 Written by Editor
McIntosh acquired by Fine Sounds

BREAKING NEWS: The other Mac gets a new owner – McIntosh Labs has been bought up by fast-growing Italian high-end group Fine Sounds. Almost like Harley Davidson going to Fiat … but not quite…

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Bowers & Wilkins in brand tie-up with Maserati

October 4, 2012 Written by Editor
Bowers & Wilkins in brand tie-up with Maserati

NEWS: Two pedigreed names, one vision … to create a car audio system beyond compare. An appropriate theme for an epic movie, right? Only here, the protagonists are a Brit audio specialist and an Italian motoring legend.

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Aries Cerat Contremo monoblocs – awesome tube power

October 2, 2012 Written by Editor

NEWS: If your idea of a good time is keeping your room warm by letting it bask in the sultry glow of tubes, here’s a company that should have you reaching for the cheque book …

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A NuWave DAC from PS Audio

September 30, 2012 Written by Editor
A NuWave DAC from PS Audio

NEWS: Rejoice, computer audio proponents, here comes another product that enables fuss-free bridging between your hi-fi system and Mac/PC … PS Audio’s NuWave DAC may be the newest kid on the block, but its pedigree is solid.

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Wilson Audio announces the Alexia

September 27, 2012 Written by Editor
Wilson Audio announces the Alexia

NEWS: It’s not a common event, a new speaker model from high-end manufacturer Wilson Audio, but when one does emerge from the Provo, Utah-based company’s premises, it promises to be something special … like the Alexia.

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First Electrocompaniet amp/streamer/DAC – the ECI 6DS

September 20, 2012 Written by Editor
First Electrocompaniet amp/streamer/DAC – the ECI 6DS

NEWS: A good ol’ fashioned amp won’t suffice these days, it has to include bells and whistles .. like a DAC and a streaming feature, as seen on the Electrocompaniet ECI 6DS

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Musical Fidelity’s first ‘phones – the EB-50

September 20, 2012 Written by Editor

NEWS: Musical Fidelity now gets the music right into your ears with the EB-50 buds, its first ever foray into the kingdom of ‘cans’ …

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Limited Paradigms – the Inspiration and Tribute

September 17, 2012 Written by Editor
Limited Paradigms – the Inspiration and Tribute

NEWS: Canadian loudspeaker manufacturer Paradigm has two special models out, and if you want them, you better get them fast because they really, truly limited editions.

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Monitor Audio Silver RX1

September 17, 2012 Written by Editor

Rating: Hot: Among the earliest proponents of metal drive units, Monitor Audio goes all the way with the Silver RX1, on which the tweeter and woofer are made of ceramic-coated aluminium/magnesium alloy. Typically, these compact standmounts exhibit a clean and uncoloured midrange, with decent highs and bass. No artificial flavouring to pump up the bass, […]

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New iTunes in October

September 13, 2012 Written by Editor

NEW: Along with the much heralded launch of the iPhone 5, Apple also announced a new iTunes … the only downside being the wait of a few weeks before the download is made available.

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M2Tech Joplin – vinyl to digital

September 12, 2012 Written by Editor
M2Tech Joplin – vinyl to digital

NEWS: An ideal marriage between vinyl and digital is what many audiophiles wish for in their quest for musical bliss … perhaps M2Tech’s Joplin can help.

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Naim’s CD5si ups the entry-level stakes

September 11, 2012 Written by Editor
Naim’s CD5si ups the entry-level stakes

NEWS: Clearly, Naim Audio is sticking to its guns when it comes to CD players – the company has just announced a revision of its entry-level unit. Rock fans can apply …

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Steinway Lyngdorf launches Model LS Concert

September 10, 2012 Written by Editor
Steinway Lyngdorf launches Model LS Concert

NEWS: Note to self – too much money in bank account … remember to ask for a demo of the new Steinway Lyngdorf Model LS Concert system this weekend …

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New Creeks in the pipeline

September 9, 2012 Written by Editor

NEWS: A British veteran hi-fi manufacturer is getting ready to unleash a new product or two on Anglo …er, audiophiles …

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NuForce HAP-100 head amp – high-end, low price

September 9, 2012 Written by Editor
NuForce HAP-100 head amp – high-end, low price

NEWS: The NuForce desktop range grows with this audiophile amp for can-heads … nothing has been spared here to ensure top-notch sonics.

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Meridian in your wall

September 7, 2012 Written by Editor

NEWS: Want to hide your speakers from view and yet enjoy pristine aural goodness? Meridian has the answer … and we’ve yet to hear of burglars ripping into in-wall systems!

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Cans sans wires – Sennheiser’s RS 220 headphones

September 6, 2012 Written by Editor

NEWS: Wireless is the buzz these days, but will audiophiles be convinced? Sennheiser thinks it has the right trick with these ‘digital’ headphones …

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