Streaming for a song – WiiM’s wee winners
This streamer and amp topple the audiophile applecart with brilliant sound, smart thinking and an unbeatable price, writes WADE BOOTH.
Hi-Fi Show Report: AXPONA
OWEN HARRIS moseyed along to the largest hi-fi show in the USA and instead of just taking in endless rooms of product took time
What it’s really like to experience $165,000 speakers
GARY STEEL gets to lounge around and listen to his crappy selections on Linn’s best-ever loudspeakers, the 50th-anniversary 360s.
A tube-based music streamer for the price of a song? Tell me more…
GRANT FAMILTON gets acquainted with a diminutive tube-based music streamer that seduces him into listening to more music.
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.
Technics SU-G700M2 Integrated Amplifier: a pure digital power house for a new era
The mid-price SU-G700M2 integrated amp is packed with leading-edge technology making it a startling mid-price product, writes GARY STEEL.
Advance Paris X-i75: French allure in sound
GARY STEEL spends a sensuous month in the company of a delightfully French amp and falls in love, despite its entry-level designation.
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’s DMP-A6: Is this the best-value audiophile music streamer on the market?
There's a terrific buzz around this nicely-priced and versatile streamer. GARY STEEL gives the Eversolo DMP-A6 a thorough audition.
Is this the best home audio set-up in New Zealand?
GARY STEEL loves his job. This time it took him to the Far North to audition one of the best sound systems in the
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.
The great JAVA Single Shot day trip
Boutique Auckland audio company JAVA HiFi is making waves internationally and in Northland too, writes GARY STEEL.
NZ hi-fi distributor announces acquisition of top French brand Advance Paris
PQ Imports takes on exquisite French brand Advance Paris and its extensive lineup of products.
NZ to get just one pair of these special edition Perlisten speakers
New Zealand Perlisten distributor Sole To Soul announces the imminent arrival of spectacular limited edition R7T.
Witchdoctor’s stupendously simple guide to hi-fi
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?
Sugden Audio boss Patrick Miller RIP
The audiophile world is mourning the loss of Patrick Miller, boss of legendary hi-fi company Sugden Audio.
Special treat in store for Wilson Audio speaker purchasers
Auckland agent for Wilson Audio offers a special treat for purchasers of the new Sasha V loudspeakers.
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.
The problem with streaming music
GARY STEEL has come to the conclusion that people who collect records are meat-eaters and those who stream music are herbivores.
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