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On Location: Agnew Analog Reference Type 612 & Type 602 Mastering Lathe
We had the opportunity to closely look at the first new record-cutting machine for vinyl discs in many years. It has been designed and manufactured in Greece and in Scotland, by Jesus Agnew of Agnew Analog Reference Instruments, and it has made significant advances compared to traditional cutting lathes.
Audio Research I/50 - Integrated amplifier
This is a modern tube-based integrated amplifier from a manufacturer that has created its own legend and has written many of the pages in the history of high fidelity. We conduct an exhaustive test and convey our impressions.
Assos Woodworking Model 1- Equipment Rack
The fundamental problem of "which device should I buy" is, of course, the main reason you are reading everything we write here. However, the question of "where I will place it" is far from negligible. Aesthetic concerns, size, usability, and sound quality all subtly come into play and can potentially undermine an otherwise sound choice. In this regard, Assos Woodworking has some very interesting things to say.
News & Industry Update
Luxman's P-100 Centennial.
Luxman's first 100th anniversary model is a headphone amplifier with high drivability and musicality.
Sub Pro: WiiM's first subwoofer
WiiM expands into deeper sound with the Sub Pro, their first-ever subwoofer, designed from the ground up to deliver deep, distortion-free bass with AI-driven precision.
Nagra's new Compact Phono stage, for the love of vinyl!
Perpetuating a long legacy of excellence in phono stages, since the Nagra PL-P, the new Compact Phono offers the greater part of its predecessors’ quality and performance in a compact and elegant housing.
Dali unveiled the Kupid compact loudspeaker.
Dali Kupid is a compact, stylish speaker that blends effortlessly into your home - and delivers powerful, true Hi-Fi sound. With bold colors and soft, rounded edges, it adds personality to any space.
Acoustic Energy announced the AE1 40th Anniversary Edition loudspeaker.
Acoustic Energy announced the launch of the AE1 40th Anniversary Edition, a re-imagined version of their iconic AE1 loudspeaker which revolutionized the compact loudspeaker market when it was launched in 1987.
Cambridge Audio's EXA100 Stereo Integrated Amplifier.
Over three years in the making, and with almost 60 years of audio expertise behind it, EX Series is the spiritual successor to Cambridge?s legendary Azur 851 range and EXA100, unveiled last year, is its beating heart.
Audio-Technica's AT-LP8X: A semi-automatic direct-drive turntable with modern features and classic style.
The AT-LP8X is a semi-automatic direct-drive turntable that combines the convenience of modern technology with the classic style of iconic A-T models, featuring a newly designed tonearm lift that automatically raises the tonearm at the end of a record side and stops the motor.
Quad 3 integrated amplifier – classic Hi-Fi for the modern age.
Taking its stylistic cues from Quad’s iconic 22 and 33 preamps, the new Quad 3 integrated amplifier mixes lashings of classic Quad DNA with a generous portion of cutting-edge tech.
Equipment Reviews...
MoFi Master Phono - Phono Preamplifier
MoFi keeps moving forward in the electronics world with careful but always interesting steps. Since 2023, their lineup of phono preamps has gained its flagship model—the MasterPhono. This is the brainchild of Peter Madnick and is designed for serious vinyl lovers.
DS Audio ES-001 - Eccentricity detection Stabilizer
What is an LP? A flat vinyl disc with a hole in the middle, you say. That's what it is, if that's what you believe it is. But there are some things you need to know. Welcome to the world of esoteric analog paranoia and its corresponding exotic solutions…
