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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!
Shanling UP4 Ver.22 - Portable DAC/Headphone Amplifier
Shanling seems to understand perfectly well the needs of the discerning audiophile who is often on the move, so they are offering a small but very interesting suitable device, the UP4.
News & Industry Update
Marantz introduced the 10 Series of high-end stereo components.
Comprising the Model 10 Reference integrated amplifier, the SACD 10 Reference SACD player and the Link 10n Reference Network Audio Player, the 10 Series Collection represents a new statement in high-end audio design and performance for Marantz.
The new Manger high-tech sound transducer W06.
Manger Audio unveiled the next generation of their star-shaped bending wave transducer, the W06. Over the years, the trend-setting driver has been repeatedly improved in detail, but with the W06 version, a significant step forward has now been achieved.
HIFIMAN's long-awaited Susvara Unveiled open-back planar headphone.
HIFIMAN introduced, last June, one of the most anticipated updates in the company’s history, the Susvara Unveiled, an all-new version of their esteemed Susvara reference open-back planar headphone.
FiiO's Streaming Music Receiver SR11 is officially released.
The SR11 is a high-performance lossless streaming music receiver, also known as a streaming bridge. It supports multiple network streaming protocols and when paired with decoding devices, it allows to easily set up a Hi-Fi streaming system capable of high-bitrate lossless streaming audio.
lab12 unveiled the integre4 Mk2 – Toroid and the best just got even better…
The newly upgraded integre4 MK2-Toroid Version increases the limits of an already exceptional amplifier even further!
Room-filling sound, Timeless design: Cambridge Audio Evo One wireless streaming speaker.
Cambridge Audio's Evo One is a breathtakingly powerful, stylish wireless speaker that offers unrivalled performance, connectivity and versatility and, for the first time, you can fill your space with their signature sound from just one product, impeccably designed by Red Dot Award-winning designer Ged Martin.
NAD launched new C 700 V2 BluOS streaming amplifier.
Building on the success of its acclaimed predecessor, the C 700 V2 boasts significant upgrades in performance and functionality, solidifying its class-leading position in the elegant, value-driven, “just add speakers” category.
Denon's Home Amp.
Denon unveiled the Home Amp. Designed to bring the legacy two-channel systems into the modern HEOS ecosystem, the Home Amp seamlessly fits into any household setup.
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…
