REVIEW: How noiseless is noiseless when you have a pair of cans on and a thunderstorm is raging outside? Our reviewer runs a pair of Sony MDR-1000X headphones through some tough tests…
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Spatial Audio M3 Turbo S speakers – out of the box
REVIEW: Now, what are these…? No cabinets? Do they work? How do they sound? And more importantly, is there any bass at all? We take a shot at Spatial Audio’s M3 Turbo S.
A modern Classic – the ‘retro’ Pro-Ject turntable
REVIEW: Amidst the plethora of shiny and funky-looking turntables populating Planet Vinyl these days, it’s a relief to spy one that sports old-school design cues… like Pro-Ject’s The Classic.
VPI Player turntable – a total vinyl solution?
REVIEW: There’s no arguing that VPI’s Player turntable is one gorgeous looker, and its value as a package is unquestionable. Importantly, though, is whether it makes the cut solely on performance…
B&W 805 D3 speakers – small ones for large rooms
REVIEW: If anyone tells you size matters, point them to the Bowers & Wilkins 805 D3 standmount speakers, make them sit down and listen… then ask them again!
Soul Note SD300 DAC/headamp – notably soulful
REVIEW: Getting to the heart and soul of the matter with this DAC/headamp/preamp one-box unit, our reviewer finds more than a few notes of interest to him.
Solid Tech isolation footers – the sound of silence
REVIEW: Nothing like banishing vibrations from your system to extract a bit more performance… and Solid Tech offers two ways of doing this.
Oehlbach Phono PreAmp Pro – just the basics
REVIEW: If you’re in the market for a phono stage that does the job without fuss, the Oehlbach Phono may be the thing for you.
USB Disruptor power supply, DaBigGenius USB cable – improved perce...
REVIEW: You can wax lyrical over small things, as our reviewer proves with his dissertation on the benefits of the USB Disruptor power supply, which obviously impressed him no end.
Dali Opticon 2 speakers – getting the balance right
REVIEW: Small boxes are getting increasingly competent these days, as these Dali Opticon 2 speakers prove… so if you want big sound in a small space, here’s an option.
Samsung UBD-K8500 Blu-ray player – 4K excitement
REVIEW: If you’re seeking that big step-up in your home cinema system, here’s a Samsung Blu-ray player that holds little back.
Samsung KW-K950 ATMOS soundbar – an immersive experience
REVIEW: No point in watching a movie without sonic effects whizzing all around you, and the Samsung KW-K950 soundbar gives you just that… thanks to its well-implemented Dolby ATMOS.
PMC Twenty.26 loudspeakers – delivering with finesse and beauty
REVIEW: Our esteemed reviewer gets back into the box and discovers what he has been missing for a while… these PMC Twenty.26 speakers refuse to sound anything but good!
Woo Audio WA7 Fireflies headamp/DAC – glowingly musical
REVIEW: There’s something intimate about the glow of tubes in a darkened room… add headphones and mood music, and the Fireflies amp/DAC from Woo Audio will transport you to amazing realms.
Arcam irDAC-II – a modern digital hub
REVIEW: The pioneer of the standalone digital-to-analogue converter isn’t about to be left behind in the modern-day stakes, as Arcam proves with a new iteration of its irDAC.
The new Rega Planar 3 turntable – for a lifetime
REVIEW: Rega updates its modestly-priced turntable for all eras, incorporating a number of refinements for 2016. The new Planar 3 is as quintessential as it gets in this realm of vinyl.
ELAC Debut B6 speakers – too good to resist
REVIEW: How much speaker can US$280 buy you? Quite a bit, as our new kid on the block reviewer finds out with Andrew Jones’ latest offering by way of ELAC… the Debut B6.
Musical Fidelity M6si integrated amp – enjoying the music
REVIEW: Big, strong and friendly… a cliche, yes, but these certainly describe Musical Fidelity’s beefy M6si… the on board phono stage and USB DAC enhanced our reviewer’s experience…
Dynavector P75 mk3 – phono pleasures
REVIEW: Little things can be quite a bit of fun, as we find out with the latest version of the Dynavector P75… be prepared to be hands-on, though, if you like tweaking with jumpers!
Heco Celan GT302 – a svelte swinger
REVIEW: Surprises do come in small – well, fairly small – packages, as our reviewer finds out… these Heco bookshelf speakers may be German, but they’re largely unfettered by tradition.