Several set-up suggestions for sonorous speakers
RICHARD VAREY had been neglecting his loudspeakers, so he set out to find the tweaks that would see them sound their very best.
Supra Sword Excalibur Speaker Cable REVIEW
RICHARD VAREY has three words for the new Supra Sword Excalibur speaker cable: clarity, transients, wow! He bought the cables.
Sumiko Phono Cartridges REVIEW
RICHARD VAREY auditions four new phono pickup cartridges in one review. Take your pick.
Montaudio Cables REVIEW – Conducting Signals Like An Orchestra
Montaudio Cables REVIEW Witchdoctor Rating: 9/10 RICHARD VAREY auditions some rather special audiophile cables and is surprised at the sound improvement.
M2Tech Joplin Mk III Analogue-To-Digital Converter REVIEW
High-end Italian hi-fi company M2Tech has a range of esoteric equipment with rock star names. RICHARD VAREY reviews one named after Janis Joplin, and
Jason Vitelli’s Head Above Tide – Dynamic Ranger
RICHARD VAREY listens to Jason Vitelli’s latest album and quizzes the musician about his sound and artistic vision.
Reviewer Hears Best-Ever Sound From Esoteric Audiophiliac Equipment
Who wouldn’t want to listen to the best sound they can get? RICHARD VAREY submits to the charms of two pieces of esoterica par
Holo Audio Azure Headphone Amp/Preamp & Cyan DAC/Headphone Preamp REVIEW
RICHARD VAREY puts two splendiferous Shanghai-made preamps through their paces and is surprised at their natural, relaxed and dynamic sound properties.
Atrad Audio Matariki Valve Amplifier REVIEW
RICHARD VAREY discovers a very fine valve amplifier that’s made in Porirua. Yes, you heard right! Read on for his full review.
Rangitoto R1 Hi-Fi Anti-Vibration Isolation Feet REVIEW
Can isolation feet make a measurable difference to the sound coming out of your system? RICHARD VAREY reviews a local product that makes the
Lumin D2 Network Music Player REVIEW
RICHARD VAREY auditions a network music player that’s in a class of its own but which doesn’t cost a bomb.
Soundkeeper Recordings: A Completely Different Way Of Capturing Music
RICHARD VAREY has been radicalised. Rejecting the fake floss of current pop recording methods, he discovers a sound recording genius whose work brings music
DiDiT DAC212 Signature Edition Preamp/Headphone Amplifier REVIEW
RICHARD VAREY is sonically transported to audio nirvana by the Signature Edition DiDiT DAC212 preamp with its raft of clever technologies.
From Trash To Treasure: A Guitar CD’s Odyssey
RICHARD VAREY finds genuine musical gems amongst the trash in opshops, and even tracks down the obscure artist behind one such discovery. Sandwiched between
Taking An Amari Record Playing Machine For A Spin
RICHARD VAREY settles in for some listening time with the biggest platter he's ever used: the Amari T-60.
Appreciating Artisan Analogue Amplifiers
ATRAD's Adam Rosner is passionate about creating bespoke hand-built stereo vacuum-tube amplifiers and related devices. He explains all to RICHARD VAREY.
The Story Of A Record Store In The Tron
Hamilton's Tron Records' store manager Grant Petersen and owner Kerry (Rocky) O'Rourke sat down to discuss the store's beginnings, future, customers and plenty more
Finding Harmony At A Lower Pitch
RICHARD VAREY goes hands-on with the 432 EVO Standard music server and discovers a way to make music both pleasanter and healthier.
Hana ML Offers Depth And Solidity In Sound
RICHARD VAREY spends some quality time with the Hana ML and finds it embodies the meaning of Hana: brilliant and gorgeous.
Cleaning Up The Sound With Amari
RICHARD VAREY gets his records spick and span with two new cleaning options.
