Gear·Hi-Fi·Sound and Vision Technics’ SL-1300G Turntable: a grand experience December 17, 2024 Grant Familton GRANT FAMILTON gets to audition a truly special Grand Class turntable from Technics and decides that it would be the ideal Xmas present to Read More
Amplifiers·Digital Sources·Gear·Hi-Fi·Servers & Streamers·Sound and Vision·Speakers Technics announces important firmware updates December 13, 2024 Gary Steel Firmware updates give proud owners of recent Technics products direct access to Roon and Tidal. Read More
Gear·Hi-Fi·Servers & Streamers·Sound and Vision Bluesound Node Nano: Small size, small price, great sound December 4, 2024 Wade Booth WADE BOOTH is a bit of a fan of Bluesound music streamers and their new Node Nano does everything right with a performance-to-price ratio Read More
Amplifiers·Digital Sources·Gear·Hi-Fi·Sound and Vision·Speakers·Vinyl The Great Witchdoctor Q&A: Paul Quilter November 28, 2024 Gary Steel For the best part of five decades, Paul Quilter has built a reputation as one of New Zealandโs most reputable hi-fi dealers/importers. Now on Read More
Amplifiers·Gear·Hi-Fi·Sound and Vision Auckland-based hi-fi outfit JAVA Hi-Fi shines on world stage November 26, 2024 Gary Steel Plucky Kiwi player JAVA HI-FI wins distribution in the US and wows the natives at two well-respected hi-fi shows in the US and UK. Read More
Amplifiers·Gear·Hi-Fi·Servers & Streamers·Sound and Vision The ATOLL SDA300: a French streaming amp that’s a real keeper November 19, 2024 Andrew Baker ANDY BAKER reviews lots of amps and he knows a great one when he hears it - in this case, a stylish French streaming Read More
Gear·Hi-Fi·Sound and Vision·Speakers Theophany’s Airo Loudspeakers are a sonic marvel October 29, 2024 Andrew Baker ANDY BAKER lives with a pair of gorgeous Theophany Airo loudspeakers for a few months and is blown away by their soundstage, dynamics and Read More
Gear·Hi-Fi·Sound and Vision·Speakers Technicsโ SC-CX700: smart speakers for smart spaces October 23, 2024 Wade Booth Lucky WADE BOOTH gets to preview the first ever Technics premium wireless speakers and check out just how smart they really are. Read More
Amplifiers·Gear·Hi-Fi·Sound and Vision·Speakers Synergy Audio Visual to launch New Zealand distribution with acquisition of key brands from PQ Imports October 18, 2024 Gary Steel Synergy Audio Visual launches in New Zealand Distribution with key PQ Imports brands like Advance Paris, MoFi Electronics and REL Subwoofers. Read More
Gear·Hi-Fi·Product News·Sound and Vision·Speakers Technics launches elegant wireless speaker system September 25, 2024 Gary Steel Next month Technics will release its first-ever active wireless speaker system, the all-purpose plug-and-play stylish SC-CX700. Read More
Hi-Fi·Sound and Vision Audiophile-grade Technics SL-1300G turntable ups the ante September 15, 2024 Gary Steel Technics has announced its stunning audiophile-grade SL-1300G turntable boasting innovative Delta Sigma Drive motor control. Read More
Amplifiers·Gear·Hi-Fi·Music·Recordings·Sound and Vision Stuck between rock and a hi-fi space September 7, 2024 Gary Steel GARY STEEL loves the world of music heโs discovered in hi-fi appreciation but hates what its sonic refinement does to many of his favourite Read More
Digital Sources·Gear·Hi-Fi·Servers & Streamers·Sound and Vision Bluesound releases a trio of new NODE music streamers August 21, 2024 Gary Steel Bluesoundโs NODE is one of the most successful and affordable music streamers on the market. We detail the companyโs three dashing new models. Read More
Accessories·Buyer's Guides·Gear·Hi-Fi·Sound and Vision The Fantabulous Witchdoctor Guide To External DACs August 13, 2024 Richard Butterfield If youโre keen to add a sound-transforming digital to analogue converter to your audiophile weaponry, hereโs your entry point. RICHARD BUTTERFIELD is here to Read More
Amplifiers·Gear·Hi-Fi·Sound and Vision This way cool French amp is a genuine hi-fi bargain June 18, 2024 Andrew Baker Our very own ANDY BAKER gets some luxury time with a French amp thatโs wowing the hi-fi world for its smart feature set and Read More
Gear·Hi-Fi·Sound and Vision·Speakers Engaging sound, amazing price point June 6, 2024 Wade Booth WADE BOOTH soaked up the sounds emitting from PSB's handsome new T65 speakers and found their sound engaging and their price point remarkable. Read More
Gear·Hi-Fi·Sound and Vision Do quality audio cables make a difference? May 31, 2024 Gary Steel The debate rages on. Many self-proclaimed experts reckon that any cheap cable will sound as good as an expensive one. GARY STEEL reveals the Read More
Amplifiers·Gear·Hi-Fi·Sound and Vision Records just sound better this way May 22, 2024 Grant Familton GRANT FAMILTON auditions a phono preamp that raises the bar for tube-based gear, and he just canโt stop listening. Read More
Gear·Hi-Fi·News·Sound and Vision·Vinyl Technics revs up with Lamborghini May 21, 2024 Gary Steel Technics and Lamborghini get together on a hot new turntable project. Read More
Amplifiers·Hi-Fi·Sound and Vision Less expensive than civet cat coffee May 9, 2024 Andrew Baker Innovative technology, luxury build, beaut design aesthetic and superb musical performance combine on this Kiwi amp writes ANDY BAKER. Read More