Pro-Ject Essential III Phono – audiophile-grade on a budget
REVIEW: For a taste of what a truly audiophile turntable can do for not so much money, try a Pro-Ject… in this case, the Essential III
McIntosh XR50 speakers – a wonderful pairing
REVIEW: Synergy is of primary importance in a hi-fi system, so what better match for a McIntosh amp than the XR50 speakers.
Nordost to preview three new products at High End Munich
NEWS: Nordost has some new tricks on the table to enhance your hi-fi system’s performance.
Magico adds A1, ACC and ASUB to A series
NEWS: Goods news here, in the guise of more, er, affordable speaker models from Magico.
KLIAV Show 2019 – keeping the flag flying
NEWS: Organising an exhibition is no easy task, but persisting with it year after year is in the realm of pure dedication.
Dali Callisto 2C speakers – actively engaged
REVIEW: It’s the way to go… fewer components, less wiring… and Dali seems to have got most things rights on the Callisto 2C active streaming speakers.
Bose opens single-brand outlet at 1 Utama
NEWS: There’s a new Bose-only store for Petaling Jaya residents.
Cayin N5iiS – a portable powerhouse player
REVIEW: If sound quality is everything to you, the Cayin N5iiS player is a tempting proposition… even if the user experience is less glamorous.
Vitus set to launch new integrated behemoth – the SIA-030
NEWS: When nothing but the best will do, and money not an issue… you will hear Vitus calling…
Pro-Ject Tube Box DS2 – a lush-ful phono
REVIEW: If lushness and warmth are what you seek from vinyl playback, this Pro-Ject phono preamp will get you there without fuss.
CanJam 2019 Singapore – an earful of headfi
NEWS: If headfi is your thing, CanJam is the place to be… fortunately, there’s one held in Singapore every year.
Phono cartridge 101
VINYLOGY: Our resident phono boffin takes the pain out cartridge shopping.
Sony’s in-ear maestro – the IER-M9 monitors
REVIEW: These ain’t cheap and they aren’t for everyone, but what the Sony IER-M9 in-ear monitors do, they do excellently…
Monitor Audio Bronze 2 speakers – tough to beat
REVIEW: Monitor Audio continues to be in good form at any price, as the Bronze 2 proves.
Cyrus ONE HD – one for all
REVIEW: The Cyrus ONE HD, for the price, could well be the integrated amp for all seasons… digital, analogue and wireless.
DS Audio launches new HS-001 headshell
NEWS: No matter if you can’t afford a DS Audio optical phono cartridge system… the “universal” headshell is more affordable.
PS Audio’s Stellar gets a power plant… the P3
NEWS: Here’s PS Audio’s cheapest power regenerator yet… the Stellar P3. You need one, yes…
ELAC B6.2 speakers – honesty’s the best quality
REVIEW: ELAC has made giant-killers before and the latest iteration of the Debut series speakers continues with the tradition
Boulder’s 2108 phono preamp will cost you a princely sum
NEWS: If you have 50k (that’s US) or so in spare cash, and are shopping for a phono preamp, you may want to get Boulder than usual…
Audioengine’s new wireless speaker… the A2+
NEWS: If you’re looking for compact, wireless speakers that you can also use as decorative paperweights while enjoying the music, Audioengine would like you to listen to its new A2+.
