Sugden Audio boss Patrick Miller RIP
The audiophile world is mourning the loss of Patrick Miller, boss of legendary hi-fi company Sugden Audio.
Auckland’s HiFi Store takes on Creek Audio
The HiFi store has announced that it will be the sole NZ distributor of the legacy UK Creek brand.
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.
Pacific Audio fest and a tale of three pressings
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
The 2023 High End Munich show boasts the “wow” factor PLUS!
New Zealand importer STEPHEN SEQUE of Soul To Sole Audio took a wander around a selection of exhibits on Day 1 of High End
Local boutique JAVA brand delivers brand spanking new models
Breakthrough technologies and unique circuit designs feature in just-released six-strong JAVA amplifier line-up.
Technics releases surprising new streaming amp
Technics’ new Grand Class SU-GX70 is a universal streaming amp with a wealth of source functions including video connectivity.
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.
Rotel releases more upgraded iterations
Rotel releases newfangled integrated amp and two CD players in NZ to time with the iconic company's 60th anniversary.
Perreaux releases new amp
After frustrating Covid-related delays legendary Kiwi hi-fi company Perreaux finally releases its much-anticipated 200iX integrated amplifier.
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
Refreshed Technics brand announces raft of choice audiophilia
The legendary Technics brand is back with a new emphasis on audiophile gear that meets the demands of the 21st century.
Obituary – Kiwi hi-fi legend Gary Morrison
Gary Morrison was a true legend of New Zealand hi-fi, and the man behind iconic amps from Craft, Plinius and PureAudio. SIMON BROWN shares
Two sound blokes
GARY STEEL sits back and hears the angels sing as two NZ hi-fi legends “wow” him with a selection of delectable audio delights.
Rotel Adds Two Integrated Amps To Michi Range
The X3 and X5 integrated amplifiers are to expand Rotel's reference-quality Michi product series.
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.
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.
JAVA Hi-Fi Announces Innovative Integrated Amp
It might look like something from the dawn of the hi-fi era but JAVA’s new integrated amp claims world-first technological innovations.
T+A Takes The High-end Audio World By Stealth
Super high-end HV Series gear is on the way from T+A, the German company that makes competitors quake in their boots.
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