REVIEW: Don’t let the compactness of the KEF EGG speakers – or rather, wireless digital system – mislead you… these cute things are also about serious sound and versatility.
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Keces Audio BP-600 – (mains) power sans corruption
REVIEW: With power comes corruption… but here’s away to ensure a cleaner system, courtesy of Keces Audio…
IsoAcoustics Aperta speaker supports – floating your boat
REVIEW: There are few things more important than ensuring your speakers are properly isolated from the rest of your system, and IsoAcoustics’ Aperta shows us how it’s done…
Keces Audio S125 power amp – almost a giant killer
REVIEW: Newbie hi-fi outfit Keces Audio surprises our reviewer with its modest-output power amp, the S125, that performs much better than the figures would suggest…
Rega Planar 6 turntable – a new reference
REVIEW: You will seldom go wrong with a Rega turntable, and the UK manufacturer’s latest offering, the Planar 6, is a tribute to a pedigree that’s as impressive as this vinyl spinner’s performance.
A ‘Stellar’ DAC from PS Audio
REVIEW: If there’s a Swiss Army knife of DACs, the PS Audio Stellar Gain Cell can stake a claim for the title…
Gold Note Valore Plus 425 turntable – as clear as they come
REVIEW: Let’s be clear on this… we love turntables, even when it’s difficult to make them out through all that clear acrylic which dominates on this Gold Note Valore Plus 425 spinner…
Audio-Technica LP5 – the only turntable you’ll ever need?
REVIEW: Unless you’re a total vinyl newbie, the answer of course is “not really”… still, the AT LP5 is a good bet for beginners who want a fuss-free experience with vinyl.
Arcam rPlay streamer – minimalist but effective
REVIEW: If you’ve yet to dip your toes in the vast and varied world of streaming music, the Arcam rPlay offers easy entry into this realm… and at a reasonable price.
Quiet Hana is all you need
REVIEW: Is this the cartridge that takes you deep into the high end without necessitating a mortgage of the house? Our vinyl veteran was certainly blown away by the Hana models…
Sonus Faber Pryma 01 headphones – wrapped in luxury
REVIEW: If finish and fit are of primary importance in your search for a pair of cans, the Sonus Faber Pryma 01 offers these with a style few can match…
Kronos Sparta turntable – the last one you’ll need
REVIEW: If vinyl is your thing, here’s a turntable that takes you on a breathtaking trek into the analogue high-end realm. Life won’t be the same after a ride with the Kronos Audio Sparta turntable…
Acoustic Energy AE1 Active speakers – a classic reborn
REVIEW: Everyone’s going active, and a classic from the Acoustic Energy stables gets a modern makeover that impresses our reviewer.
Yamaha WXC-50 streaming preamp – small wonder
REVIEW: A small preamp can do a whole lot of mighty things, as our reviewer finds out when he took this Yamaha streaming preamplifier on a test run.
Mark Levinson No585 amp – all-in-one excellence
REVIEW: Big and strong and friendly best describe the Mark Levinson No585 integrated amplifier, a behemoth among its ilk…
To the power of… the Kii THREE
REVIEW: A veteran if somewhat jaded hifi hack is rejuvenated now… thanks to these German beauties, the Kii THREE active speakers.
Sony HT-MT500 soundbar – better for music
REVIEW: What to do when you’re pressed for space, and want to fit a high-resolution, digitally savvy music and movie system into your room? Turn to a Sony HT-MT500 soundbar, of course!
Yamaha NS-5000 speakers – surpassing a legend
REVIEW: Here are the sort of speakers that come visiting once in a lifetime, enthralling the listener beyond imagination. The Yamaha NS-5000 is a keeper… if you have the moolah!
Devialet Gold Phantom – glorious in every way
REVIEW: Is it the best sound in the world, as the company claims? You can argue about that, but here’s an experience all audiophiles must have… the Devialet Phantom wireless speaker.
HIFIMAN HE350 headphones – all sizzle, no snazzle
REVIEW: Given the plethora of headphones to be found at this price range, the entry-level HIFIMAN HE350 certainly has its work cut out… but doesn’t always come through.