Amplifiers·Digital Sources·Gear·Hi-Fi·Sound and Vision·Speakers·Vinyl The Great Witchdoctor Q&A: Paul Quilter November 28, 2024 Gary Steel For the best part of five decades, Paul Quilter has built a reputation as one of New Zealandโs most reputable hi-fi dealers/importers. Now on Read More
Amplifiers·Gear·Hi-Fi·Sound and Vision Auckland-based hi-fi outfit JAVA Hi-Fi shines on world stage November 26, 2024 Gary Steel Plucky Kiwi player JAVA HI-FI wins distribution in the US and wows the natives at two well-respected hi-fi shows in the US and UK. Read More
Amplifiers·Gear·Hi-Fi·Servers & Streamers·Sound and Vision The ATOLL SDA300: a French streaming amp that’s a real keeper November 19, 2024 Andrew Baker ANDY BAKER reviews lots of amps and he knows a great one when he hears it - in this case, a stylish French streaming Read More
Amplifiers·Gear·Hi-Fi·Sound and Vision·Speakers Synergy Audio Visual to launch New Zealand distribution with acquisition of key brands from PQ Imports October 18, 2024 Gary Steel Synergy Audio Visual launches in New Zealand Distribution with key PQ Imports brands like Advance Paris, MoFi Electronics and REL Subwoofers. Read More
Amplifiers·Gear·Hi-Fi·Music·Recordings·Sound and Vision Stuck between rock and a hi-fi space September 7, 2024 Gary Steel GARY STEEL loves the world of music heโs discovered in hi-fi appreciation but hates what its sonic refinement does to many of his favourite Read More
Amplifiers·Gear This black box just makes music happenโฆ naturally August 22, 2024 Andrew Baker Andrew Baker enjoys his time with M2Techโs Classic amp so much that he forgets heโs doing a job and simply listensโฆ and listensโฆ and Read More
Amplifiers·Gear·Hi-Fi·Sound and Vision This way cool French amp is a genuine hi-fi bargain June 18, 2024 Andrew Baker Our very own ANDY BAKER gets some luxury time with a French amp thatโs wowing the hi-fi world for its smart feature set and Read More
Amplifiers·Gear·Hi-Fi·Sound and Vision Records just sound better this way May 22, 2024 Grant Familton GRANT FAMILTON auditions a phono preamp that raises the bar for tube-based gear, and he just canโt stop listening. Read More
Amplifiers·Hi-Fi·Sound and Vision Less expensive than civet cat coffee May 9, 2024 Andrew Baker Innovative technology, luxury build, beaut design aesthetic and superb musical performance combine on this Kiwi amp writes ANDY BAKER. Read More
Amplifiers·Digital Sources·Gear·Hi-Fi·Sound and Vision Streaming for a song โ WiiMโs wee winners May 6, 2024 Wade Booth This streamer and amp topple the audiophile applecart with brilliant sound, smart thinking and an unbeatable price, writes WADE BOOTH. Read More
Amplifiers·Gear·Product News Kiwi amplifier wins French accolades March 13, 2024 Gary Steel JAVA boss Martin Bell spent a portion of 2023 overseas attending hi-fi shows and promoting his stunning range of amps, a necessary tactic in Read More
Amplifiers·Digital Sources·Gear·Hi-Fi·Sound and Vision·Thought Piece Technics SU-G700M2 Integrated Amplifier: a pure digital power house for a new era January 31, 2024 Gary Steel The mid-price SU-G700M2 integrated amp is packed with leading-edge technology making it a startling mid-price product, writes GARY STEEL. Read More
Amplifiers·Gear·Hi-Fi·Sound and Vision·Thought Piece Advance Paris X-i75: French allure in sound November 14, 2023 Gary Steel GARY STEEL spends a sensuous month in the company of a delightfully French amp and falls in love, despite its entry-level designation. Read More
Amplifiers·Gear·Hi-Fi·Sound and Vision·Thought Piece Fancy an espresso with that amplifier, Sir? Java’s Single Shot reviewed November 14, 2023 Andrew Baker ANDREW BAKER gets seriously caffeinated listening to New Zealandโs superb Java Single Shot integrated amplifier. Read More
Amplifiers·Gear·Hi-Fi·Sound and Vision·Speakers·Thought Piece Is this the best home audio set-up in New Zealand? October 18, 2023 Gary Steel GARY STEEL loves his job. This time it took him to the Far North to audition one of the best sound systems in the Read More
Amplifiers·Gear·Hi-Fi·Sound and Vision The great JAVA Single Shot day trip September 20, 2023 Gary Steel Boutique Auckland audio company JAVA HiFi is making waves internationally and in Northland too, writes GARY STEEL. Read More
Amplifiers·Gear·Hi-Fi·Product News·Sound and Vision NZ hi-fi distributor announces acquisition of top French brand Advance Paris September 15, 2023 Gary Steel PQ Imports takes on exquisite French brand Advance Paris and its extensive lineup of products. Read More
Amplifiers·Buyer's Guides·Gear·Hi-Fi·Sound and Vision·Speakers Witchdoctorโs stupendously simple guide to hi-fi September 14, 2023 Gary Steel So, youโve heard and loved the sound of a real stereo system but buying and setting one up for yourself is just too-hard basket? Read More
Amplifiers·Gear·Hi-Fi·News·Sound and Vision Sugden Audio boss Patrick Miller RIP September 12, 2023 Gary Steel The audiophile world is mourning the loss of Patrick Miller, boss of legendary hi-fi company Sugden Audio. Read More
Amplifiers·Gear·Hi-Fi·Product News·Sound and Vision Aucklandโs HiFi Store takes on Creek Audio August 15, 2023 Gary Steel The HiFi store has announced that it will be the sole NZ distributor of the legacy UK Creek brand. Read More