The Gold Note Donatello MC Cartridge

The Gold Note Donatello MC Cartridge

After spending a lot of time on opposite ends of the price spectrum with Gold Note’s $3,000 high output MC Machiavelli cartridge and their $385 Vasari MM, the Donatello MC strikes a great spot at $1,075 – offering tremendous sonics, versatility and value. Read More >


Audio Research GSi75 Integrated Amplifier

Audio Research GSi75 Integrated Amplifier A Compact Alternative From Audio Research

It’s been a couple of years now since the Audio Research GS series have been introduced, and both the GS Pre and GS 150 have received multiple awards from magazines around the world (including us). Read More >


MOON by Simaudio’s Neo ACE

MOON by Simaudio’s Neo ACE

A number of well-worn clichés come to mind when attempting to describe the new ACE all in one music player from Simaudio; crescent wrench, Swiss army knife, etc etc. Read More >


We Begin the Technics Project!

We Begin the Technics Project!

Yes, I know I’m a hifi reviewer and I’m supposed to have expensive and mighty turntables or I’m not an audiophile… Ok, I may not have any six-figure turntables like some of the grand pubahs, but nonetheless, I think I’ve put together a nice set of disc spinners from AVID, Brinkmann, Soulines, VPI and now Grand Prix Audio, with a stable of cartridges and phono stages to match. Read More >


The Newest Boulder: the 1160 Power Amplifier

The Newest Boulder: the 1160 Power Amplifier

It’s a pretty big deal when Boulder Amplifiers announces a new series of amplification components, in this case the 1100 series. Read More >


The Wyred 4 Sound DAC 2v2 SE

The Wyred 4 Sound DAC 2v2 SE Smooth Operator

Based in California, E.J. Sarmento founded Wyred 4 Sound in 2007 with a goal of producing stellar audio components at prices within financial reach of many music fans. Read More >


Cardas Crosslink Interconnect

Cardas Crosslink Interconnect

One of the questions I’m often asked by fans of vintage hifi, is where to find an upgraded interconnect cable that sounds better than standard issue Best Buy/Radio Shack cable, but doesn’t have a four figure price tag. Read More >


The Coincident Dynamo  SE 34Mk. II

The Coincident Dynamo SE 34Mk. II The Most Fun 8 Watts Per Channel You'll Ever Hear!

There is a coherence to the single ended triode design that is tough to ignore. Passing the signal through a single triode in the output stage has a grain free purity that will have you converted in no time at all. Read More >


Trade Up Program at Audio Research!

Trade Up Program at Audio Research!

For the next two weeks, Audio Research is offering a “trade up” program, with up to 75% of original MSRP on selected models. Read More >


The Bowers & Wilkins P7 Wireless Headphones

The Bowers & Wilkins P7 Wireless Headphones Simple, Elegant, Easy

I may not be as handsome as the dude in the opening photo, but I really love these headphones. You can get all purist about bluetooth, but I say shut up – being released from a headphone cable is awesome. Read More >


R.I.P. Gregg Allman

R.I.P. Gregg Allman

It’s sad news today to hear of Gregg Allman’s passing. It seems like only yesterday that I saw Allman put on an incredible performance at Portland’s Rose Garden, and we published Jaan Uhelszki’s intriguing interview. Read More >


Digital vs. Analog = TIRED...

Digital vs. Analog = TIRED…

I can’t believe that in 2017 audio critics are still whining and complaining about whether analog sounds better than digital. Really? It just seems like such a tired argument. Sure, I still remember the disappointment back in 1983 when I brought that first compact disc player home from the hifi store. Read More >


Exogal's Comet Plus DAC

Exogal’s Comet Plus DAC Out of this world good!

The driving bass line in Paul Weller’s “Peacock Suit” instantly convinces me that the Comet Plus is an excellent DAC. It renders music with cohesion, with a groove that is unmistakable. Read More >