The vinyl involvement
RANTS ‘N RAVES: Yeah, sure, vinyl is better, CD is better and all that jazz… but dedicated vinyl-heads who are into the technical side of things can extract a level of fun not found with other formats.
Magico announces S7 floorstanders
NEWS: Here’s the newest addition to the esoteric Magico range of aluminium-enclosed loudspeakers. Apply only if you have a lot of spare change available.
Diana SET amp is the best, claims Aries Cerat
NEWS: Here’s a bold claim from this hi-if brand that’s based in Cyprus… the “absolute and superlative design in the integrated amplifier world.” Diana is a cool name, though…
Cary Audio DAC-200ts does it all
NEWS: Amid the plethora of DACs in the market these days, Cary Audio believes it has a new digital offering that will stand out from the crowd.
Naim DAC-V1… all about timing
REVIEW: We think he’s in love with this Naim but can’t be too sure… read on to find out just how smitten our hi-fi hack is with this digital offering from a Brit legend.
Aurender Flow… a headful of fidelity
REVIEW: An identity crisis, perhaps… DAC, headphone amp or storage device? Yet, it doesn’t stop the Aurender Flow from turning out a cutting-edge performance with high-resolution audio files.
exaSound launches e12 USB-only DAC
NEWS: It may seem odd, in this age of multi-tasking, for a DAC to do only USB… but exaSound’s new bit-cruncher covers a lot of ground for those who are rooted to their computer.
Sony Walkman NW-ZX2… upping the ante
NEWS/PREVIEW: The Sony Walkman… a legendary name. Will its latest digital iteration, the NW-ZX2, be as groundbreaking… or at least stay true to the legacy of great sound?
McIntosh reissues C22 preamp, MC75 mono amp
NEWS: Classic cool… and few can carry it off the way McIntosh does with these reissued amps that aim to capture the spirit of the 1960s but with updated internals.
McIntosh introduces MCT450 CD/SACD transport
NEWS: These are confusing times for the audiophile, what with computer audio systems, streamers, media players and the like… as such, we welcome the single-minded McIntosh CD transport.
Clearaudio’s heavy-duty record cleaner
NEWS: Vinyl doesn’t clean itself, and if you have a collection of those black discs, time to pay for maintenance. Or you can just buy one of these record cleaners and do the job yourself.
ATC SCM11v2… just the truth
REVIEW: If you want the truth and nothing but the whole truth from your music collection and hi-fi system, these ATC speakers will lead you there without fuss.
KEF X300A – speakers for digital times
REVIEW: One for the “less-is-more” audiophile of the digital age – KEF’s X300A is a speaker, DAC and amp all rolled into a cute and compact package…and no wires, to boot…
Lenco L-175 turntable… beautiful in black
REVIEW: They don’t come much prettier than Lenco’s L-175 turntable, very much a product of the times… but can looks alone sell this direct-drive design?
Bryston announces Model A subwoofer
NEWS: If nothing less than a 10-inch driver in a subwoofer will do it for you, then Bryston now has something to keep you interested… and it looks neat, too.
Wadia m330 media server… all you need
NEWS: Your music collection is growing and you have an insatiable appetite for music on the Internet… time to consider something like the Wadia m330 media server.
Neo power from Mad Scientist
REVIEW: AC woes getting your system down? Time to try some tonic to clean things up and let you hear what your hi-fi component can do… let Mad Scientist be your doctor.
Solid Tech Disc of Silence – spring fling
REVIEW: You gotta support your gear, you know. And here’s one way to do it, with springs and discs… Solid Tech shows how to keep the bad vibes away from your hi-fi components.
Pro-Ject Elemental – budget benchmark
REVIEW: Here’s something that does vinyl with minimum fuss. Pro-Ject’s no-frills turntable just needs to be plugged in and played… wait… you will need one of those black discs, though.
Boulder’s four-chassis 2120 DAC
NEWS: If you’re in the market for a very high-end system, you want to make sure you get the whole works. Boulder’s new DAC gives you that… just keep a whole lot of money ready!
