AVID Pellar Phonostage
AVID, a Kimbolton, UK-based firm has been turning out some mighty impressive turntables for more than a decade now, and their recent pursuit of phono preamplifier designs, equally so. AVID’s mission statement is simply this: “The truth, nothing more, nothing less. Read More >
Sonus faber Guarneri Evolution
It’s as if Sonus faber put the $120,000 Aida speakers in a shrink machine… Finished to the same high standard as their flagship speakers, the new Sonus faber Guareri Evolution speakers retail for $22,000 per pair with the matching Evolution floor stands. Read More >
NewClear NC1000 Mega power, mini size
While vacuum tube and solid-state amplifiers continue to improve, the gains have been for the most part evolutionary rather than revolutionary at this stage of the game. Class D amplifiers are a whole different game – much like the introduction of the compact disc, early efforts were harsh and highly unmusical. Read More >
KEF and Matrix Sound & Vision Present Fabrizio Sotti
KEF, the renowned manufacturer of innovative, reference-quality loudspeakers, will celebrate its participation in the New York Audio Show 2013 by hosting a special evening with lauded Italian jazz guitarist and music producer/songwriter Read More >
Emotiva XDA-2 Review
John Darko from Digital Audio Review takes an in-depth look and listen at Emotiva’s latest DAC/digital preamp, the XDA-2… My first slice of Emotiva DAC coverage appeared nearly two years ago. Read More >
The Virtue of Vintage
If you happen to be at the New York Audio show this weekend, please stop by and sniff around. And, if you feel so inclined, I invite you to sit in on “The Virtue of Vintage,” a presentation Stereophile’s Art Dudley and I are putting on at 11am on Saturday. Read More >
The latest from Plinius…
We’ve just received a pair of Plinius Audio’s newest separates, and they are quite impressive. The Hautonga Integrated amplifier features a 200 watt per channel class AB power amplifier, preamplifier and phono stage on board for $5,750 and the Tiki digital music player offers full streaming capabilities from a NAS for $4,750. Read More >
Rega RP9 and Apheta Cartridge
This is a review from way back, issue 10 to be exact. But, as we are just getting our hands on the current RP8, it might be interesting for some of you to revisit our thoughts on the P9 and the excellent Apheta phono cartridge. Read More >
German Physiks Unlimiteds: Further Listening
Living with the Unlimiteds for a few more weeks continues to reveal treasure. The resolving nature of these speakers continues to impress everyone that hears them and their chameleon – like character should charm solid state and valve amplifiers lovers equally. Read More >
Tour of Zu Audio
Hi-fi isn’t just about boxes and wires – it’s about people. Meet Christian Drecksel – paint shop guru and today’s tour guide of Zu Audio’s factory floor. I’m here to talk Read More >
Room Treatment From Vicoustic
Whether you’ve spent a small, medium or super size pile of cash on your system, chances are good that it’s not delivering the maximum performance that it’s capable of. I’m guessing that many of you that have invested in great racks, cables and other accessories have not invested time in properly addressing the sound of your listening environment. Read More >
Audio Additives – Dig. Stylus Force Gauge
Here’s the answer for those wanting a digital stylus force gauge on a tight budget. Music Direct’s Audio Additives Digital Stylus Force Gauge tips the scale at $79.99. About three times what the reliable Shure balance gauge will set you back, but much more precise. Read More >
A Visit to Simaudio
Perhaps the most important thing you need to know about Simaudio is that the entire company has only one person in its service department; he’s not terribly busy – and that’s a good thing. Read More >
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