VPIs Avenger Reference Turntable

VPIs Avenger Reference Turntable

VPI has done as much to advance the resurgence of vinyl playback over the past decade as any turntable manufacturer going. When vinyl was on life support and the consumer audio industry had its collective hands tugging on the plug, VPI pumped iron, took its vitamins and kept on keeping on. Read More >


Worlds Best Amplifier?

Worlds Best Amplifier?

On one level I want to share the new SIT-3 power amplifier from Nelson Pass’ First Watt division with the world and avail you all to its awesomeness. Read More >


A Visit To Starpower Audio/Video in Dallas

A Visit To Starpower Audio/Video in Dallas

The minute you walk into the door of Starpower Audio/Video, in Dallas, Texas you realize that “audio/video” is a major understatement. Read More >


More from Raidho!

More from Raidho!

While rumors abound of audio reviewers being bribed by lavish meals and travel, it’s easier to get my attention – just send a pair of speakers painted the same color as one of my BMWs. Read More >


The Koetsu Onyx Platinum

The Koetsu Onyx Platinum

Mounting a $10,000 phono cartridge gives you a bit of respect for surgeons: one slip and kaboom! All that craftsmanship down the drain. Read More >


Luxman PD-171A Arrives!

Luxman PD-171A Arrives!

If you’ve ever had the good fortune to visit Japan, one of the first things you will notice is how deliberate everything in Japanese culture is. Read More >


issue 89

issue 89

Features Old School: Paul DeMara revisits the Walkman! 995: Pro-Ject Debut Recordmaster Journeyman Audiophile: Parasound JC3 Jr. Read More >


ARC REF 75SE Power Amplifier

ARC REF 75SE Power Amplifier Small But Potent

Switching from the delicate, quirky vocals in Bjork’s latest, to Keith Jarrett’s classic The Koln Concert, to the pounding beats in High Contrast’s Night Gallery, through the new Magnepan . Read More >


The Sensitive Sound Art-Majestic MC Cartridge

The Sensitive Sound Art-Majestic MC Cartridge

Zeroing in on the tonal characteristics of a phono cartridge and keeping it within a budget that makes sense is often one of the biggest challenges facing an analog enthusiast, but it can be done. Read More >


Issue 88

Issue 88

Features Old School: The Magnepan Tympani 1D 995: Acoustic Energy AE-1 Journeyman Audiophile: Triangle Theta Aural Exam: Rotating Your Tubes! Walkabout: A visit to Munich HiEnd 2018 MINE AYO Wearables Hydrosilex Recharge Norlan Whisky Glasses BMW C Evolution and more…. Read More >


The REL T7i Subwoofer

The REL T7i Subwoofer Compact and Powerful

Usually, subwoofer discussions start with tales of thunderous, booming bass that rocks the house. I’ve been using REL subwoofers for about 10 years now and that’s not what this is about. Read More >


Bowers and Wilkins 705S2

Bowers and Wilkins 705S2 Blurring the lines

After a few months of constant listening, I want to say “Bowers & Wilkins new 705s2’s kick major ass,” but that would be so un-British. Read More >


Bowers and Wilkins 707S2

Bowers and Wilkins 707S2 Magnificent Minis

After hearing Jeff’s praises of the D705 s2, I appreciated the chance to put some ear time on their smallest bookshelf speaker in B&W’s 700 series lineup, the D707 s2. Read More >