Hi-Fi Show Report: AXPONA
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
Spotify’s Audiobook revolution
Spotify has just launched its Audiobooks service for free with Premium subscriptions. PAT PILCHER gets an earful of its 250,000 books.
How to improve your TV viewing experience without spending big bucks
Want to exponentially improve your TV viewing experience without adding huge cost to the setup? PAT PILCHER has found a nifty solution.
What it’s really like to experience $165,000 speakers
GARY STEEL gets to lounge around and listen to his crappy selections on Linn’s best-ever loudspeakers, the 50th-anniversary 360s.
Linn’s amazing fully integrated $165K 360 integrated loudspeakers
GARY STEEL attends the NZ launch of the game-changing Linn 360 speakers and learns what it's like to get right inside Diana Krall's mouth.
A tube-based music streamer for the price of a song? Tell me more…
GRANT FAMILTON gets acquainted with a diminutive tube-based music streamer that seduces him into listening to more music.
This turntable runs on batteries and sounds incredible
Reviewer ANDREW BAKER liked the last The Wand turntable so much he bought it. Now there’s a ‘Master’ version to contemplate.
Technics SL-1200GR2 Turntable: audiophile delight
Don't let anyone tell you that this turntable is not for audiophiles, writes ANDREW BAKER, who gives the SL-1200GR2 our highest award.
Technics SU-G700M2 Integrated Amplifier: a pure digital power house for a new era
The mid-price SU-G700M2 integrated amp is packed with leading-edge technology making it a startling mid-price product, writes GARY STEEL.
Panasonic announces new OLED TVs, Amazon hook up
PAT PILCHER takes a quick dive into a revolutionary new range of Panasonic panels that put the "smart" in TV.
Advance Paris X-i75: French allure in sound
GARY STEEL spends a sensuous month in the company of a delightfully French amp and falls in love, despite its entry-level designation.
Fancy an espresso with that amplifier, Sir? Java’s Single Shot reviewed
ANDREW BAKER gets seriously caffeinated listening to New Zealand’s superb Java Single Shot integrated amplifier.
Eversolo’s DMP-A6: Is this the best-value audiophile music streamer on the market?
There's a terrific buzz around this nicely-priced and versatile streamer. GARY STEEL gives the Eversolo DMP-A6 a thorough audition.
Is this the best home audio set-up in New Zealand?
GARY STEEL loves his job. This time it took him to the Far North to audition one of the best sound systems in the
Eversolo DAC-Z8: an astounding DAC, preamp and headphone amp in one
Owning a decent digital-to-analogue converter is essential and our ANDY BAKER has discovered a top-flight DAC that doesn't break the bank.
The great JAVA Single Shot day trip
Boutique Auckland audio company JAVA HiFi is making waves internationally and in Northland too, writes GARY STEEL.
NZ hi-fi distributor announces acquisition of top French brand Advance Paris
PQ Imports takes on exquisite French brand Advance Paris and its extensive lineup of products.
NZ to get just one pair of these special edition Perlisten speakers
New Zealand Perlisten distributor Sole To Soul announces the imminent arrival of spectacular limited edition R7T.
Witchdoctor’s stupendously simple guide to hi-fi
So, you’ve heard and loved the sound of a real stereo system but buying and setting one up for yourself is just too-hard basket?
Sugden Audio boss Patrick Miller RIP
The audiophile world is mourning the loss of Patrick Miller, boss of legendary hi-fi company Sugden Audio.
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