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.
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 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.
Technics SU-GX70 Network Audio Amplifier: Everything and more
ANDREW BAKER has a good long listen to a mid-price Technics amp that does just about everything except butter the toast.
Kiwi audio ingenuity: Tex Tone’s Classic Mini Speakers
Our audiophile expert ANDY BAKER soaks in the sonic vibrations emitting from Kiwi rock music icon Tex Houston's new baby-sized speakers.
An artisanal Japanese DAC that isn’t like the others – the Spec RMP-DAC3EX
All digital to analogue converters sound the same, right? ANDREW BAKER finds that this Japanese beaut proves otherwise.
PSB’s Passif 50 speakers look like 1970 but sound like 2023
PSB's retro-look Passif 50 speakers get ANDY BAKER's undivided listening attention and he likes them very, very much.
Technics’ astounding new Grand Class player does it all
Made for listeners with 2023 requirements but a penchant for physical media, this network player is a sonic marvel, writes ANDREW BAKER.
Turning it up to 11: The Wand got the power!
The maker of NZ's own The Wand turntable has come up with a battery power supply to take it just that bit further, reports
This nicely priced Technics system does it all
ANDREW BAKER gets to know an ingenious sound system that does it all and sounds great for a comparatively small price.
Perceptual listening is the brand new thing
Witchdoctor hi-fi guru ANDREW BAKER has heard a lot of speakers in his time, but this amazing new brand takes the cake (and wins
Perreaux’s silky smooth and grunty amp a total winner
NZ's legendary amp brand Perreaux rolls out the first product under its new ownership, and ANDREW BAKER can't stop listening.
Technics SU-R1000 Integrated Amplifier REVIEW
ANDREW BAKER has his ears massaged by the superb new iteration of the flagship Technics integrated amp (and gets to play with an incredible
The Wand EQ MM/MC Phonostage REVIEW
Designed by the late Kiwi hi-fi legend Gary Morrison, The Wand EQ is given a detailed appraisal by Witchdoctor stereo guru ANDREW BAKER.
Hana ‘Umami Red’ Moving Coil Cartridge REVIEW
ANDREW BAKER discovers the incredible extra flavours revealed by umami - a Hana Umami Red cartridge, that is.
Cowon Plenue L Portable Hi-Res Digital Audio Player REVIEW
So you've downsized and the stereo has to go, but you still need superb sound in your life. ANDREW BAKER finds a genuine solution.
The Wand 14-4 Turntable REVIEW
ANDREW BAKER spends quality time with a New Zealand-made turntable that's both a work of art and an exceptional piece of engineering.
Superb New Plinius Amps Inspire Surge Of Patriotism
ANDREW BAKER gets his ears bent by the new top-end preamp and amp from NZ company Plinius, and deems them big, heavy, and capable
This Non-Oversampling DAC And Headphone Amp Is An Audiophile Blissball
$2150 8/10 ANDREW BAKER gets his PC fired up for some sonic exploration with Metrum’s very tasty Amethyst DAC/headphone amp.
