FEATURE: Many of us would want to forget 2020… but there were lessons learnt and gratitude for the few bright spots.
Posts in category Features
Apple AirPods Max – a driver for change in the headfi realm?
FEATURE: Apple’s AirPods Max may not appeal to audiophiles, but the other stuff on the menu could tempt them.
VPI… keeping the vinyl flag flying high
FEATURE: There’s no “vinyl comeback” because vinyl never went away… and VPI intends to keep it that way…
Aries Cerat – high-end audio from Cyprus
FEATURE: Cyprus and high-end audio may seem to be an unlikely association, but Aries Cerat is forging its own path.
Vintage turntable pleasures
FEATURE: Old is gold, especially when it comes to some classic turntables that can be resurrected for a new lease of life.
Erzetich Audio… boutique headfi’s one-man show
FEATURE: The founder of Slovenia’s Erzetich Audio is a man who puts sonic results before technical measurements.
The continuing sound and tale of Ruark
FEATURE: From Ruark Acoustics to Vita Audio to Ruark Audio… through changes, the company has kept it all in the family.
Auris Audio/EarMen… bringing high-end sound to portables
FEATURE: Auris Audio and EarMen aren’t big names right now, but founder Milomir Trosic has a keen eye on the future.
Headphone mods in the season of corona
FEATURE: Lots of free time? Tinkerer at heart? Bored with your headphones? Here’s what you can do…
The legendary Technics SL1200 spins on
FEATURE: They don’t make ’em like they used to… the Technics SL1200 simply refuses to walk into the sunset…
Vinyl shopping in Tokyo
FEATURE: Vinyl hunting in Japan can be daunting and exciting… here’s a guide to maximising your experience.
Eight Xmas gifts that will endear you to vinyl lovers
FEATURE: If you’re a vinyl-head, and your loved ones and close friends can take a hint… here’s a gift list to show them…
Buying a turntable 101
VINYLOGY: If you’re a vinyl novice and confused over the turntable choices on the market, our expert breaks it down for you.
Phono cartridge 101
VINYLOGY: Our resident phono boffin takes the pain out cartridge shopping.
Turntable set-up made easy… somewhat
VINYLOGY: Our resident analogue geek guides you through the process of achieving vinyl fulfilment with your turntable…
All I want for my (hi-fi) Christmas
FEATURE: If you’re still in Christmas shopping mode, we’ve rounded up a list of hi-fi/AV/headfi gear that our teamsters dream about as Christmas gifts… for themselves!
Vitus Audio – keeping it as real as possible
FEATURE: We sit down for a chat with the renowned high-end designer from Denmark, who shares his thoughts and philosophy on amp design…
At the Hong Kong High-End Audio Visual Show 2018
FEATURE: It may not be one of the key hi-fi events in the circuit, but the Hong Kong High-End Audio Visual Show certainly didn’t lack esoteric hi-fi equipment or variety.
Play it again, SAM
FEATURE: Our man about town tries to come to grips with the amp-speaker matching technology behind Devialet’s SAM.
The vinyl revival – musings on the Linn LP12
FEATURE: In a short new series, this vinyl junkie looks at used classic turntables you can shop around for to sample a medium that just refuses to go away…