Denafrips Ares DAC – a worthy competitor
REVIEW: A lovely DAC from a rather oddly-named company that's not taking the well-trodden path; Denafrips Ares may be 'entry-level' in price but certainly not in sound.
View ArticleSony MDR-Z7M2 headphones – seventh heaven once again
REVIEW: Sony does most things right again with the latest iteration of its Z7 headphones; the Z7M2s fare pretty well even against some tough competition, and in numerous settings.
View ArticleMcIntosh MTI100… more than a mere turntable
NEWS: If a machine that plays only vinyl won't keep you happy, meet the MTI100, McIntosh's take on the Swiss Army knife... in an audio context.
View ArticleTurntable set-up made easy… somewhat
VINYLOGY: Our resident analogue geek guides you through the process of achieving vinyl fulfilment with your turntable...
View ArticleDS Audio gets lighter in price with new DS-E1 optical cartridge
NEWS: If you've yearned to go optical with your cartridge but found it cost-prohibitive, DS Audio's DS-E1 cuts the price by half...
View ArticleClearaudio’s new Smart Matrix cleans your records in ‘silence’
NEWS: Record cleaning machines always make a mighty racket while in action... but Clearaudio's Smart Matrix Silent claims to break with that well-loved tradition.
View ArticleATC SCM20ASL Pro monitors – the sound of active
REVIEW: These ATCs are active but they're not of the wireless variety that's getting popular now; no, the SCM20ASL Pros are studio monitors with serious intentions...
View ArticleYG Acoustics shows 2nd-gen Hailey 2 speakers
NEWS: YG Acoustics has another masterpiece to offer, building on the strengths of its past achievements. The Hailey 2 is available in various configuration to meet different needs.
View ArticleATC announces CD2 player and SIA2-100 amp/DAC
NEWS: ATC fans looking to put together a one-brand system will welcome the UK company's new CD player and amplifier/DAC combo... just add ATC speakers.
View ArticleMcIntosh adds RS200 wireless speakers to lifestyle range
NEWS: McIntosh's RS200 wireless speakers promise a lot of convenience for those into the digital audio lifestyle...
View ArticleThe Sony Walkman – 40 and beyond
NEWS: The Sony Walkman, born exactly four decades ago, revolutionised the way we consumed music... life hasn't been the same since then, and the Walkman name lives on in a current format.
View ArticleAudioengine’s new wireless speaker… the A2+
NEWS: If you're looking for compact, wireless speakers than you can also use as decorative paperweights while enjoying the music, Audioengine would like you to listen to its new A2+.
View ArticleBoulder’s 2108 phono preamp will cost you a princely sum
NEWS: If you have 50k (that's US) or so in spare cash, and are shopping for a phono preamp, you may want to get Boulder than usual...
View ArticleELAC B6.2 speakers – honesty’s the best quality
REVIEW: ELAC has made giant-killers before and the latest iteration of the Debut series speakers continues with the tradition
View ArticlePS Audio’s Stellar gets a power plant… the P3
NEWS: Here's PS Audio's cheapest power regenerator yet... the Stellar P3. You need one, yes...
View ArticleDS Audio launches new HS-001 headshell
NEWS: No matter if you can't afford a DS Audio optical phono cartridge system... the "universal" headshell is more affordable.
View ArticleCyrus ONE HD – one for all
REVIEW: The Cyrus ONE HD, for the price, could well be the integrated amp for all seasons... digital, analogue and wireless.
View ArticleMonitor Audio Bronze 2 speakers – tough to beat
REVIEW: Monitor Audio continues to be in good form at any price, as the Bronze 2 proves.
View ArticleSony’s in-ear maestro – the IER-M9 monitors
REVIEW: These ain't cheap and they aren't for everyone, but what the Sony IER-M9 in-ear monitors do, they do excellently...
View ArticlePhono cartridge 101
VINYLOGY: Our resident phono boffin takes the pain out cartridge shopping.
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