PS Audio introduces Stellar line-up
NEWS: PS Audio’s new Stellar range promises to be just that… shining performers… and at prices that won’t give audiophiles heartburn.
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…
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.
Consumer Electronics Show 2017… no stopping vinyl
FEATURE: We pick some interesting stuff shown at CES 2017 early this month… there was a surprising vinyl product or two, while the digital boys stepped up their game.
Exposure’s XM series, with on-board phono and DAC
NEWS: Having finally seen the error of its ways, Exposure now offers both DAC and phono on board its new XM5 amplifier… and in a compact box to ensure it fits in almost anywhere.
Cary Audio’s lifestyle AiOS shipping now
NEWS: There’s no getting away from lifestyle products… even the hi-fi boys know you need them in your stables and Cary Audio now has the AiOS (why are thinking Mac?)…
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.
Bryston has a new CD player… the BCD-3
NEWS: A rare event these days… a new CD player. This one is from Bryston, the Canadian hi-fi outfit better known for its amps and DACs. Long may CD live!
Genesis launches the Mæstro loudspeaker
NEWS: Genesis has a new pair of loudspeakers, and from the name, we reckon it is the master of all it surveys… say hello to the Mæstro.
Two new preamps from McIntosh – D1100 digital and MP1100 phono
NEWS: McIntosh covers all bases with its two new preamps, the D1100 for those who want everything digital and the MP1100 for vinyl proponents.
Magico S3 moves up to Mk II
NEWS: Magico brings its S3 loudspeaker up to specs with other models in the line, and you can be assured this one also holds little back… for a lot of money, of course!
Audio Analogue Maestro amp gets ‘Anniversary’ treatment
NEWS: A classic amplifier from Audio Analogue gets updated… still no frills, but you can bet the Maestro Anniversary is the business, in a hearty, old-fashioned sort of way.
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.
Rega has a new-look Brio amplifier for 2017
NEWS: We always get excited over a new Rega product… in this case, the compact Brio integrated amplifier that gets new clothes and innards for 2017.
Samsung buys HARMAN for US$8 billion… cash
NEWS: The future is changing… Samsung buys HARMAN, a move that will let the South Korean consumer electronics giant tap into the burgeoning connected car market.
New B.M.C. amps… CS3 and M3
NEWS: The German outfit ups the ante with upgrades to two amplifiers that turn them into new models in the line. We dig those big meters in front, a B.M.C. signature…
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.
