KL International AV Show 2014 – July 4-6
NEWS: It’s show time! Yes, the KL International Audio Show is upon us again… time to take a break from the heat and haze, and feast your auditory and visual senses.
McIntosh McAire – the ‘i’ life
REVIEW: Who said money can’t buy you everything? If your life revolves around one of Apple’s mobile devices, here’s how you hear how good it can sound… and it does cost a lot.
Q Acoustics BT3 – no strings attached
REVIEW: A relative newbie Q Acoustics may be, but this Brit outfit certainly feels the pulse of the market… as proven with these Bluetooth-fired speakers.
AIAIAI TMA-1 – Studio quality headphones
REVIEW: If you like to spend your waking hours with your head strapped between two transducers, here’s at least a decent way to ensure sanity is retained.
PS Audio launches Kickstarter campaign for Sprout amp
NEWS: Crowd-funding is getting some serious attention from the hi-fi hardware people… first it was Neil Young’s Pono, and now, we have PS Audio’s Sprout.
Going Active with Epos
NEWS: Traditional British grit takes a big step into the 21st century with these upcoming “active” option for Epos’ new speakers… courtesy of stablemate Creek.
Cary Audio’s SL-100 preamp now shipping
NEWS: High-end at real-world prices, that’s Cary Audio, and the SL-100 solid-state preamp follows in the well-sold tradition.
Magico announces M Project speakers… US$129K a pair
NEWS: How much is too much? Well, even if you’re an extremely well-heeled audiophile, these extra special Magicos will make you pause for breath!
Emerald Physics DAC 2 – ace in the pack
REVIEW: A dilemma… to keep or to let go. That’s how persuasive this metal box of digital trickery has been. And when you factor in its tempting price…
Munich High End Show in photos
NEWS: Some photo memories of the just concluded High End Show in Munich. Look and drool… and hope.
Creek Evolution 50A – a resolute amp
REVIEW: Don’t let the plain-vanilla aura of this Creek amp fool you… under those clean lines is a creature ready to be outfitted to the max for modern-day applications.
Three new “1s” from Constellation Audio
NEWS: The Munich High End Show is around the corner, and Constellation Audio is taking the opportunity to unleash its beasts on a “budget”… relatively speaking, of course.
Bankable power from Frank Acoustics
REVIEW: We’ve always believed that power with good intentions can only lead to a better life for your hi-fi system. Here, a brute named Frank shows us how it can be done…gently
Concept 20 – Q Acoustics’ best compact speakers
REVIEW: Who needs big boxes when these stylish compact speakers, with a little help from their support group, achieve such great things. Take a bow, Q…
Naim’s wireless Muso system coming this fall
NEWS: Wireless everywhere, and hi-fi’s big boys are getting serious about it, too… Naim Audio promises its Muso system will be the goods. The only catch – you have to wait until September…
Getting your LPs organised
NEWS: Should The Beatles go under ‘T’ or ‘B’… A Flock of Seagulls under ‘A’ or ‘F’… Jimi Hendrix, ‘J’ or ‘H’…? Get these alphabetised LP dividers and devise your own system of categorisation!
Wilson Benesch Endeavour – tribute to Captain Cook and Co
NEWS: What do hi-fi and an 18th century explorer ship have in common? Nothing, you’d think… but UK’s Wilson Benesch finds a way to connect the dots across a quarter of a millennium.
Mad Scientist BlackDiscus – out, damn noise
REVIEW: If we sound quiet here, it’s because these things seem to be working well at keeping out noise and interference. Or is it just our imagination? You decide…
A new Rega amp – Elex-R
NEWS: Rega Elex redux! Only this time, it’s called the Elex-R, and has evolved into a sleek and sexy machine ready to charm you into submission. And yes, it does vinyl, too…
McIntosh’s first dedicated head amp – MHA100
NEWS: Fancy a compact version of the classic black-glass-and-blue-LED livery? The new McIntosh will have you licking your chops in anticipation, if your wallet isn’t protesting yet.
