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VPI Prime(d) for Christmas

October 1, 2014 Written by Editor
VPI Prime(d) for Christmas

NEWS: Few turntable makers have been busier in recent years than VPI Industries… and the latest fruit of the US company’s efforts is a funky mid-end analogue spinner that takes no prisoners.

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Sony UDA-1/SS-HA3 – high-res on a desktop

September 30, 2014 Written by J LOH
Sony UDA-1/SS-HA3 – high-res on a desktop

REVIEW: Desktop systems aren’t what they used to be and this Sony DAC-amp-speaker combo represents the state of things as they are today…

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Rega Elex-R – the hidden gem

September 22, 2014 Written by SUJESH PAVITHRAN
Rega Elex-R – the hidden gem

REVIEW: Another Rega product lands on our laps… and it may be the most rewarding yet, sonically. Here’s what we believe to be the first review of the Elex-R integrated amplifier.

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And quietly exits the iPod Classic…

September 18, 2014 Written by SUJESH PAVITHRAN
And quietly exits the iPod Classic…

RANTS ‘N RAVES: So it’s goodbye to the iPod Classic, Apple’s portable music player that changed the world… well, okay, so the Sony Walkman was there first, but you get the idea.

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G2 – Cambridge Audio’s new Bluetooth speaker

September 14, 2014 Written by Editor
G2 – Cambridge Audio’s new Bluetooth speaker

NEWS: Traditional names in hi-fi are keeping up to speed with trends in the mobile audio universe, as evidenced by this UK brand’s new wireless compact speaker.

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New headphones, slim-line power amps from McIntosh

September 11, 2014 Written by Editor
New headphones, slim-line power amps from McIntosh

NEWS: Headphones are unexplored territory for the famed US brand McIntosh but its new power amps stay with the familiar look, right down to those blue meters.

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Bryston launches BDP-1USB player

September 4, 2014 Written by Editor
Bryston launches BDP-1USB player

NEWS: Given up on CD and got lots of music stored in hard drives somewhere? Want to link them to your hi-fi system? Perhaps this Bryston USB offering will interest you…

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Chord’s Qute-ly EX-cellent DAC

September 2, 2014 Written by SUJESH PAVITHRAN
Chord’s Qute-ly EX-cellent DAC

REVIEW: Looks and sounds a treat… and priced to match. Chord’s cute Qute EX offers just about everything a DAC can offer in these times… well, almost. But that’s nitpicking.

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X-LS Encore speakers – a bargain for bass heads

August 26, 2014 Written by SUJESH PAVITHRAN
X-LS Encore speakers – a bargain for bass heads

REVIEW: Don’t be fooled by the plain vanilla looks of these speakers… the beast, as they say, is in the box. And a giant-slaying beast, at that!

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Infinite possibilities… McIntosh MB100 Media Bridge

August 20, 2014 Written by Editor
Infinite possibilities… McIntosh MB100 Media Bridge

NEWS: Stream, store, synch… all possible, and in high-rez, via the new “media bridge” from your favourite all-American high-end manufacturer. McIntosh completists will be tempted, too.

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Rega Venus-R CD player, only for China

August 17, 2014 Written by Editor
Rega Venus-R CD player, only for China

NEWS: Don’t you love it when a manufacturers makes something you really want… then tells you it’s not for your market. Enter the Venus-R from Rega.

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PS Audio NuWave – feels so good

August 12, 2014 Written by J LOH
PS Audio NuWave – feels so good

REVIEW: Seen one DAC, seen ’em all? Our reviewer doesn’t think so, this NuWave of the digital realm appeals to him in ways he never once imagined possible…

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PS Audio’s new hybrid power amp takes shape

August 6, 2014 Written by Editor

NEWS: PS Audio has been out of the amplification game for a bit, but its next sojourn will be a game-changing one, we hear… clear some space on the shelves, then!

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Triangle Theta Signature – French flair

July 29, 2014 Written by FOO MARN HING
Triangle Theta Signature – French flair

REVIEW: Sleek, sophisticated and clad in silky black… the costlier things in the hi-fi realm bear comparison to high fashion and fine wine… and the Triangle Thetas tick all the right boxes sonically as well.

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The Vinyl Types

July 22, 2014 Written by SUJESH PAVITHRAN
The Vinyl Types

FEATURE: Ask yourself this if you’re into vinyl playback – how committed are you to the analogue cause? Find out here if you’re a passionate player or merely a pretentious poseur.

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JBL L16 Authentics – big, bold… and bass

July 16, 2014 Written by J LOH
JBL L16 Authentics – big, bold… and bass

REVIEW: Right, the party has started, the food’s been served, your guests are pleasantly “spirited”… did someone say “dance”? Time to pump up the volume on your JBL…

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USA-made Krell Vanguard integrated amp available now

July 13, 2014 Written by Editor
USA-made Krell Vanguard integrated amp available now

NEWS: It’s a far cry from the Krells of yore and possibly much uglier, but the new Vanguard integrated amplifier certainly has today’s audiophile in mind.

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Primare Reference 60 Series offers streaming

July 10, 2014 Written by Editor
Primare Reference 60 Series offers streaming

NEWS: It’s all going the way of the Internet… what’s a preamp these days without a digital offering or two on board. Primare’s new high-end aspirants look to be products of the times.

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KLIAV 2014 – through the lens

July 5, 2014 Written by Editor

NEWS: Another display of hi-fi and AV goodies to catch the eye, charm the ear and tempt the wallet… here’s KLIAV 2014 in photos.

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Calyx M high-rez player – beyond the ‘Pod

July 3, 2014 Written by SUJESH PAVITHRAN
Calyx M high-rez player – beyond the ‘Pod

REVIEW: Time to move the goalposts for portable digital audio players… and this South Korean beauty ensures that the competition has a lot of catching up to do.

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