Exposure expands XM range with XM7 pre and XM9 mono amps
NEWS: Tiny is mighty… if you don’t believe this, then Exposure could well change your perceptions with its steadily expanding XM line of compact components.
van den Hul offers Stradivarius edition of Crimson cartridge
NEWS: If you consider phono cartridges to be the hi-fi equivalent of a musical instrument, then the van den Hul Crimson Stradivarius is surely something you’ll want to hear in performance.
Sony MDR-1000X wireless headphones – as noiseless as it gets
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…
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.
Thorens’ 900 Series turntables… retro cool
NEWS: If you’re in the market for a new turntable, you may want to wait for the new platter-spinners from Thorens which nod wisely at the past… the 900 Series.
Two new Pass Labs preamps – XP-12 line-level and XP-17 phono
NEWS: PASS Labs keeps the vinyl flag flying with the new XP-17 phono preamp to accompany the new line-level XP-12…
McIntosh announces new MA8900 amp, MCD350 SACD player
NEWS: We were expecting this… McIntosh upgrades its flagship integrated amplifier and also has a new SACD/CD player to keep digital diehards keen.
Magico launches new M6 floorstanders
NEWS: If you want loudspeakers with a no-holds-barred approach, Magico’s new M6 should do it, and at a price to match its capabilities.
Nordost to launch QKORE grounding solution
NEWS: Banish all ground hum from your audio system forever with the Nordost QKORE system… that’s what the company promises with its new solution.
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.
Pass Labs starts shipping its ‘most affordable’ power amp… the XA2...
NEWS: A more affordable product is always good news, in this case, a new Class A power amp from one of the industry’s most illustrious names – Pass Labs.
A compact McIntosh… the MXA80 audio system
NEWS: Crave a McIntosh but space is a premium at your pad? Worry not, the MXA80 demands much fewer cubic metres than traditional McIntosh products…
Amas adds the smarts to your streaming audio
NEWS: This is interesting… a remote unit that does much more than just allow you to control equipment from your love seat… a streaming solution for the 21st century, and about time!
Next-generation power cords from Audience
NEWS: If power cords are your thing, Audience has some new ones to tempt your wallet with… all featuring upgraded technology and with the promise to take your system’s performance higher.
VPI launches the new Scout
NEWS: There are few sights more welcomed here than a new turntable… heck, any turntable with audiophile leanings, in fact. VPI’s new Scout, now updated for this decade, certainly makes the grade!
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…
Isotek’s new power play… the EVO3 Genesis One
NEWS: Here’s another offering from Isotek to keep the electricity powering your source clean and well-behaved.
Bespoke AV furniture from AV Soul
NEWS: Let’s be honest, equipment racks are often not the most beautiful things to view… especially in the living room. So maybe you want something special… like AV Soul..
Next up from Bryston… the BDP-3 digital music player
NEWS: More good news from disciples of digital playback (excluding CD)… Bryston’s new flagship, the BDP-3, will do just about everything… and faster!
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!
