NEWS: It’s a far cry from the Krells of yore and possibly much uglier, but the new Vanguard integrated amplifier certainly has today’s audiophile in mind.
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Primare Reference 60 Series offers streaming
NEWS: It’s all going the way of the Internet… what’s a preamp these days without a digital offering or two on board. Primare’s new high-end aspirants look to be products of the times.
KLIAV 2014 – through the lens
NEWS: Another display of hi-fi and AV goodies to catch the eye, charm the ear and tempt the wallet… here’s KLIAV 2014 in photos.
KL International AV Show 2014 – July 4-6
NEWS: It’s show time! Yes, the KL International Audio Show is upon us again… time to take a break from the heat and haze, and feast your auditory and visual senses.
PS Audio launches Kickstarter campaign for Sprout amp
NEWS: Crowd-funding is getting some serious attention from the hi-fi hardware people… first it was Neil Young’s Pono, and now, we have PS Audio’s Sprout.
Going Active with Epos
NEWS: Traditional British grit takes a big step into the 21st century with these upcoming “active” option for Epos’ new speakers… courtesy of stablemate Creek.
Cary Audio’s SL-100 preamp now shipping
NEWS: High-end at real-world prices, that’s Cary Audio, and the SL-100 solid-state preamp follows in the well-sold tradition.
Magico announces M Project speakers… US$129K a pair
NEWS: How much is too much? Well, even if you’re an extremely well-heeled audiophile, these extra special Magicos will make you pause for breath!
Munich High End Show in photos
NEWS: Some photo memories of the just concluded High End Show in Munich. Look and drool… and hope.
Three new “1s” from Constellation Audio
NEWS: The Munich High End Show is around the corner, and Constellation Audio is taking the opportunity to unleash its beasts on a “budget”… relatively speaking, of course.
Naim’s wireless Muso system coming this fall
NEWS: Wireless everywhere, and hi-fi’s big boys are getting serious about it, too… Naim Audio promises its Muso system will be the goods. The only catch – you have to wait until September…
Getting your LPs organised
NEWS: Should The Beatles go under ‘T’ or ‘B’… A Flock of Seagulls under ‘A’ or ‘F’… Jimi Hendrix, ‘J’ or ‘H’…? Get these alphabetised LP dividers and devise your own system of categorisation!
Wilson Benesch Endeavour – tribute to Captain Cook and Co
NEWS: What do hi-fi and an 18th century explorer ship have in common? Nothing, you’d think… but UK’s Wilson Benesch finds a way to connect the dots across a quarter of a millennium.
A new Rega amp – Elex-R
NEWS: Rega Elex redux! Only this time, it’s called the Elex-R, and has evolved into a sleek and sexy machine ready to charm you into submission. And yes, it does vinyl, too…
McIntosh’s first dedicated head amp – MHA100
NEWS: Fancy a compact version of the classic black-glass-and-blue-LED livery? The new McIntosh will have you licking your chops in anticipation, if your wallet isn’t protesting yet.
Meridian launches Special Edition speakers
NEWS: Think digital loudspeakers and Meridian comes to mind immediately… now, here’s a celebration of a quarter century of digital greatness from the UK high-end audio outfit.
Emotiva Control Freak – when volume matters
NEWS: Finally, a single knob with no distractions! Emotiva’s volume control is just what you think it is, sans the frills – minimalism to the core is the theme here.
Neil Young’s PonoPlayer has Ayre inside
NEWS: Famed Canadian rocker Neil Young aims to change the quality of audio being pumped into your ears, and his PonoPlayer Kickstarter programme has already overshot its goal. FLAC rules!
Cyrus adds Stream X Signature to premium line
NEWS: If a high-end streamer that doubles up as a digital centre is what you’re looking for, Cyrus would like to introduce you to the Stream X Signature, its latest esoteric offering…
PS Audio DirectStream DAC – converting PCM to DSD
NEWS: Never one to be shy of heralding its achievements, PS Audio looks set to shake the digital music world with its take on DSD which, as you know, is what the alternate future is…