Amplifiers·Digital Sources·Gear·Hi-Fi·Sound and Vision Streaming for a song – WiiM’s 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 Zealand’s 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 Witchdoctor’s stupendously simple guide to hi-fi September 14, 2023 Gary Steel 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? 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 Auckland’s 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
Amplifiers·Gear·Hi-Fi·Sound and Vision Technics SU-GX70 Network Audio Amplifier: Everything and more August 14, 2023 Andrew Baker ANDREW BAKER has a good long listen to a mid-price Technics amp that does just about everything except butter the toast. Read More
Amplifiers·Gear·Hi-Fi·Recordings·Sound and Vision·Speakers·Vinyl Pacific Audio fest and a tale of three pressings July 4, 2023 Guest Contributor Veteran Kiwi hi-fi creator Simon Brown took his Wand turntable to the fabulous Seattle-based Pacific Audio Fest hi-fi show. Here's his take on the Read More
Amplifiers·Gear·Hi-Fi·Sound and Vision·Speakers The 2023 High End Munich show boasts the “wow” factor PLUS! May 19, 2023 Guest Contributor New Zealand importer STEPHEN SEQUE of Soul To Sole Audio took a wander around a selection of exhibits on Day 1 of High End Read More
Amplifiers·Gear·Hi-Fi·Product News·Sound and Vision Local boutique JAVA brand delivers brand spanking new models May 2, 2023 Gary Steel Breakthrough technologies and unique circuit designs feature in just-released six-strong JAVA amplifier line-up. Read More
Amplifiers·Gear·Product News Technics releases surprising new streaming amp April 17, 2023 Gary Steel Technics’ new Grand Class SU-GX70 is a universal streaming amp with a wealth of source functions including video connectivity. Read More
Amplifiers·Gear·Hi-Fi·Sound and Vision·Thought Piece Perreaux’s silky smooth and grunty amp a total winner March 16, 2022 Andrew Baker NZ's legendary amp brand Perreaux rolls out the first product under its new ownership, and ANDREW BAKER can't stop listening. Read More
Amplifiers·Gear·Product News Rotel releases more upgraded iterations February 21, 2022 Gary Steel Rotel releases newfangled integrated amp and two CD players in NZ to time with the iconic company's 60th anniversary. Read More
Amplifiers·Gear·Product News Perreaux releases new amp January 24, 2022 Gary Steel After frustrating Covid-related delays legendary Kiwi hi-fi company Perreaux finally releases its much-anticipated 200iX integrated amplifier. Read More
Amplifiers·Gear·Hi-Fi·Sound and Vision·Thought Piece Technics SU-R1000 Integrated Amplifier REVIEW January 20, 2022 Andrew Baker ANDREW BAKER has his ears massaged by the superb new iteration of the flagship Technics integrated amp (and gets to play with an incredible Read More