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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…
hARt Lab Tune Two -Preamp/Headphone Amplifier/Streamer/DAC
hArt LAb supports their rather intriguing power amplifiers with an appropriate preamplifier, a similar design that's somewhat unconventional and -also- includes… everything. Everything you say? Yes, everything!
News & Industry Update
World Premiere: hARt Lab and Meta Wave unveiled the Tune 6 integrated amplifier.
Meta Wave held the world premiere of hARt Lab's new integrated amplifier, Tune Six, at the premises of Audio Concept, in Stockholm (Sweden). This is the first integrated amplifier from hARt Lab and incorporates a vacuum tube preamplifier, a hybrid (tube/MOSFET) power amplifier, a streamer, and a headphone amplifier.
Meze introduced the POET – A new compact, high-performance planar-magnetic headphone.
Meze announced the release of POET, their newest planar-magnetic headphones, a carefully crafted audio masterpiece inviting listeners to experience a journey through inner worlds – where sound, emotion, and purpose intertwine.
Linn reaches beneath the surface with Bedrok.
Bedrok from Linn is a new plinth upgrade for their highly esteemed turntable, an holistic approach which, according to the company, improves every aspect of an LP12 – more pace, tighter bass, greater insight and enjoyment.
Kanto Audio's REN: A high performance active loudspeaker with HDMI/ARC connectivity.
Canadian loudspeaker manufacturers Kanto Audio expanded their existing line-up — which includes the award winning TUK, YU6, ORA and the recently launched ORA 4 — with the new 100W REN active loudspeaker.
Grimm Audio introduced the PW1 phono preamplifier.
The PW1 carries the initials of its chief designer Peter van Willenswaard, co-founder of Grimm Audio. Peter spent a life time designing and improving phono preamps, both in solid state and with tubes.
Roksan's Caspian Series 4G combine performance and intuitive design.
Caspian Series 4G comprises the Caspian Integrated Amplifier and Caspian Streaming Amplifier, two leading-edge products that combine breath-taking sonic performance with true flexibility and versatility.
Heco released a new edition of the Direkt Premium.
Heco recently announced the release of a new edition of the Direkt Premium loudspeaker, building on the success of the original model launched in 2016.
Technics expanded Grand Class product range of turntables with the ΔΣ-Drive SL-1300G.
Building upon the superb ΔΣ-Drive (Delta Sigma Drive) motor control technology, first introduced in the SL-1200GR2 during last year, Technics is taking the next step and making this outstanding technology accessible one model class higher.
Equipment Reviews...
MSB Technology The Discrete DAC - D/A Converter.
The Discrete DAC is MSB's smallest D/A converter, but that doesn't mean many things on absolute terms. What we are dealing with here is a design based on their custom conversion approach, featuring a top-quality construction and, in our DUT configuration, is accompanied by a smart USB line isolation system. This is digital audio at its best!
Review: ATC SCM 19 Loudspeaker.
SCM19, ATC's entry level "Hi-Fi" series top stand-mount model, proved to be one of the best compact loudspeakers you can buy in this price range, especially if what you are looking for is some real high fidelity behavior. How did they manage this? Read the review to find out…
