NuForce HAP-100 Headphone Amplifier
Over the past couple of years, there have been two principle driving forces within the hi-fi industry. Read More >
Nagra 300p Amplifier
A visit to Nagra is a very special thing indeed. The factory is cleaner than a hospital, with highly organized workstations populated by happy and highly skilled workers calmly assembling some of the world’s finest audio gear. Read More >
KEF Blade Loudspeakers
Time flies when you’re having fun. And the fun hasn’t stopped since the bright orange KEF Blades arrived in our studio almost a year ago. Read More >
Devialet 110 Amplifier
Two years ago, Devialet defined the high-style/high-performance audio category with its D-Premier amplifier, which provides high power and functionality in a single sleek and sexy package—proving that a component worthy of display in the Louvre can also deliver music to appease the most sophisticated of audiophiles. Read More >
Naim UnitiQute 2 All-in-One Player
When Naim introduced its all-in-one UnitiQute player a couple years ago, everyone here went bonkers over the damn thing, drawing the obvious references to the legendary Naim Nait. Read More >
D’Agostino Momentum Stereo Amplifier
Flanked by the wall of monstrous amplifiers here for evaluation, the compact D’Agostino Momentum stereo power amplifier stands out from the pack. Read More >
Luxman’s Luscious MB-3045 Monoblocks
The sound of a classic vacuum-tube amplifier always beckons, and a recent trip to Echo Audio in Portland turned up a pair of gorgeous Luxman MB-3045 monoblocks. Read More >
Marantz 2245 Stereo Receiver
My best friend bought this Marantz 2245 receiver in 1973 while serving in the US Navy. Read More >
Audio Research SP-11 preamplifier
Residing at the top of the heap for at least three decades, Audio Research Corporation preamplifiers are almost default purchases for certain types of tube lovers. Read More >
SME 3009 Tonearm
Depending on when you start the counting, last year marked the 50th anniversary of the SME 3009 tonearm. Read More >
Krell KSA-50 Amplifier
Among my many life-changing “firsts” I recall—like the first time I had Beef Wellington (September 5, 1972) or received a copy of Meet The Beatles (March 10, 1964)—I will never forget the first time I heard the name “Krell” in a manner unconnected to the film Forbidden Planet. Read More >
Thorens TD 125 Turntable
For some of us, it’s the Rodney Dangerfield of the Thorens family of turntables. Read More >
PS Audio Power Plant P300
During high-end audio’s early days, power from AC lines was never suspected of gremlins. Read More >
Revox A77 and B77
Along with the boom in killer headphones and headphone amps, the past few years have turned up another unexpected revival. Read More >
Harman Kardon Rabco ST-7 Linear-Tracking Turntable
Welcome to Kludgeville, aka the H/K Rabco ST-7 linear-tracking turntable. Read More >
Pass Labs Aleph 5
The Aleph 5 amplifier probably won’t win any beauty contests. It’s a basic black cube surrounded by heat sinks, and the only indication that it’s operating (aside from its temperature after it’s been on for a while) is a single blue LED. Read More >
Sennheiser HD 414 and 424
With headphones now regularly tipping the scale with four-figure price tags, it’s always interesting to revisit the (then) $29. Read More >
Quad ESL Loudspeakers
Expectations have changed over the decades. In the 21st century, we demand amplifiers that deliver copious amounts of power with ease. Read More >
Klyne SK-5A Preamplifier
TONEAudio publisher Jeff Dorgay handed me this handsome preamplifier from the 80s with a sly look on his face. I vividly remember Klyne from the late 80s and early 90s. It was a small company that received high praise from the audio press and in-the-know enthusiasts, yet its products were tough to find. Read More >
NAD 3020 Integrated Amplifier
I recently bought an original NAD 3020 integrated stereo amplifier for $66 on eBay. Read More >
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