Resurrecting a 1970s Technics SL-150 direct-drive turntable
VINYLOGY: Our intrepid DIY-er gets his hands dirty with an ancient Technics turntable.
McIntosh MC451… for your bi-amping needs
NEWS: Bi-amp made hassle-free with the McIntosh MC451 dual mono Hybrid Drive amplifier.
Rega’s Elex integrated amp steps up to MK4
NEWS: A modern-day classic from Rega comes in line with current trends – it’s the Elex with a DAC!
McIntosh’s MDA200 D/A converter is future-proof
NEWS: Those with an ageing D/A converter in their system may be keen on the McIntosh MDA200, which promises not to get old.
Polk Signature Elite ES20 speakers – enjoyment effected
REVIEW: If your aim is to just enjoy the music, these Polk Audio speakers will pleasure your senses.
Getting manic with the Devialet Mania smart speaker
NEWS: Devialet is holding nothing back on its first portable smart speaker, Mania.
KLIAV Show 2022 – back in the groove
FEATURE: The KL International AV Show returned with a vengeance, making up for its pandemic-enforced absence.
The KLIAV Show 2022… this weekend
NEWS: After a two-year pandeminc break, the KL International AV Show is back in 2022 iteration.
RIALTO… Cabasse’s connected bookshelf speaker
NEWS: Cabasse looks to up the game with its first connected bookshelf speaker, RIALTO.
Audioengine’s DAC3 is a portable headamp/DAC
NEWS: Audioengine moves beyond the box with its on-the-go DAC3 headphone amp/DAC.
HIFIMAN EF400 DAC/amp – perfect for the price
REVIEW: Here’s a desktop DAC/headamp that should drive anything – the HIFI EF400
Bowers & Wilkins’ 700 Series 3 steps up
NEWS: Bowers & Wilkins’ 700 Series 3 range takes a step closer to the 800 Series Diamond performance.
DS Audio’s new optical cartridge… the DS-W3
NEWS: If you’re invested in the DS Audio family of optical cartridges, here’s a new member to tempt you.
WH-1000XM5 – take five on Sony’s NC wireless headphones
REVIEW: There’s not much that doesn’t tick the right boxes for the Sony WH-1000XM5, although the field is getting crowded.
Arylic A30+ network amp – the feature king
REVIEW: It’s ultra compact and cheerfully affordable, and if you value convenience over pure sound quality, the Arylic A30+ is a winner.
Marshall’s Bluetooth compacts, Emberton II and Willen
NEWS: Looking for wireless speakers you can take just about anywhere? Marshall has the answer.
Nura teams with Dirac for immersive sound
NEWS: Taking your headfi experience to a new level is the NuraTrue Pro – wireless buds with Dirac Virtuo on board.
Silent Angel Munich M1 streamer – aurally neutral
REVIEWS: The digital hub is the way to go, and Silent Angel’s Munich M1 has all the connectivity one would need for musical pleasures.
Clearaudio Reference Jubilee turntable… digital stability
NEWS: Precise speed is the name of the game in the Clearaudio Reference Jubilee turntable, thanks to digital reinforcement.
Exposure adds pre-power to 3510 range
NEWS: If you’re stepping up to amp separates, Exposure’s new pre-power combi could be worth looking at.
