Gear·Hi-Fi·Product News·Sound and Vision·Speakers Technics launches elegant wireless speaker system September 25, 2024 Gary Steel Next month Technics will release its first-ever active wireless speaker system, the all-purpose plug-and-play stylish SC-CX700. Read More
Hi-Fi·Sound and Vision Audiophile-grade Technics SL-1300G turntable ups the ante September 15, 2024 Gary Steel Technics has announced its stunning audiophile-grade SL-1300G turntable boasting innovative Delta Sigma Drive motor control. 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
Digital Sources·Gear·Hi-Fi·Servers & Streamers·Sound and Vision Bluesound releases a trio of new NODE music streamers August 21, 2024 Gary Steel Bluesoundโs NODE is one of the most successful and affordable music streamers on the market. We detail the companyโs three dashing new models. Read More
Accessories·Buyer's Guides·Gear·Hi-Fi·Sound and Vision The Fantabulous Witchdoctor Guide To External DACs August 13, 2024 Richard Butterfield If youโre keen to add a sound-transforming digital to analogue converter to your audiophile weaponry, hereโs your entry point. RICHARD BUTTERFIELD is here to 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
Gear·Hi-Fi·Sound and Vision·Speakers Engaging sound, amazing price point June 6, 2024 Wade Booth WADE BOOTH soaked up the sounds emitting from PSB's handsome new T65 speakers and found their sound engaging and their price point remarkable. Read More
Gear·Hi-Fi·Sound and Vision Do quality audio cables make a difference? May 31, 2024 Gary Steel The debate rages on. Many self-proclaimed experts reckon that any cheap cable will sound as good as an expensive one. GARY STEEL reveals the 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
Gear·Hi-Fi·News·Sound and Vision·Vinyl Technics revs up with Lamborghini May 21, 2024 Gary Steel Technics and Lamborghini get together on a hot new turntable project. 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
Gear·Hi-Fi·Music·Recordings·Sound and Vision Hi-Fi Show Report: AXPONA April 30, 2024 Guest Contributor OWEN HARRIS moseyed along to the largest hi-fi show in the USA and instead of just taking in endless rooms of product took time Read More
Gear·Hi-Fi·Sound and Vision·Speakers What itโs really like to experience $165,000 speakers April 14, 2024 Gary Steel GARY STEEL gets to lounge around and listen to his crappy selections on Linnโs best-ever loudspeakers, the 50th-anniversary 360s. Read More
Gear·Hi-Fi·Sound and Vision·Thought Piece A tube-based music streamer for the price of a song? Tell me moreโฆ March 20, 2024 Grant Familton GRANT FAMILTON gets acquainted with a diminutive tube-based music streamer that seduces him into listening to more music. Read More
Audio Visual·Gear·Hi-Fi·Sound and Vision·Thought Piece·Vinyl Technics SL-1200GR2 Turntable: audiophile delight February 14, 2024 Andrew Baker Don't let anyone tell you that this turntable is not for audiophiles, writes ANDREW BAKER, who gives the SL-1200GR2 our highest award. 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
Gear·Hi-Fi·Sound and Vision Eversoloโs DMP-A6: Is this the best-value audiophile music streamer on the market? October 31, 2023 Gary Steel There's a terrific buzz around this nicely-priced and versatile streamer. GARY STEEL gives the Eversolo DMP-A6 a thorough audition. Read More