Technics OTTAVA f SC-C70MK2 All-In-One Music System REVIEW
The revived Technics brand is staking its reputation on its OTTAVA series systems. But what is an OTTAVA? ASHLEY KRAMER takes a deep dive.
Klipsch The Fives Powered Speaker REVIEW
A loudspeaker’s a loudspeaker’s a loudspeaker, right? Wrong, discovers ASHLEY KRAMER, who is knocked out by a clever and versatile pair from Klipsch.
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.
NZ-made Tex Tone speakers – first impressions
ASHLEY KRAMER arrives back from a long overseas sabbatical, does time in isolation and checks out some homegrown hi-fi.
Rotel Adds Two Integrated Amps To Michi Range
The X3 and X5 integrated amplifiers are to expand Rotel's reference-quality Michi product series.
Technics Unveils OTTAVA SC-C70MK2 Wireless Speaker
Technics today announced it’s Premium Class OTTAVA SC-C70MK2 Wireless Speaker system. Described by Technics as an all-in-one system, the C70MK2 represents considerably more refined
Technics SL-1500C Turntable REVIEW
It’s rare to come across a product that’s practically flawless, but GARY STEEL is so taken with Technics’ entry-level turntable that he gave it
Phono Stage Magic Added To Wand
And now for something completely different: an EQ Phono Stage to go with the critically acclaimed The Wand tonearm.
Technics AZ70 Wireless Earbuds REVIEW
The iconic Technics brand weighs in with its own wireless earphones and PAT PILCHER pronounces them as great as you suspected they would be.
Tex And His Tone Makers
How do you get from mixing bands live and engineering Flying Nun records to creating your own brand of superb loudspeakers? GARY STEEL chats
GoldenEar’s Bookshelf BRX Speakers
Famous for its world-beating Triton Tower speakers, GoldenEar applies creative thinking to the bookshelf category with its new BRX.
Linn’s New Karousel Single-Point Bearing
The enduring Linn Sondek LP12 turntable just got even better with the smoother rotation of its new retro-fitted Karousel single-point bearing.
Spin Clean Record Washer – Fit For Purpose?
Some gadgets save us time and cash and offer genuine solutions. Others are a complete waste of plastic. GARY STEEL assesses on a case-by-case
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
Turned On Audio – The Famous Witchdoctor Q&A
NATHAN HAINES is a big fan of Onehunga’s specialist hi-fi store Turned On Audio, so we asked him to put the right questions to
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
The Great Witchdoctor Q&A – Nathan Haines
Nathan Haines on Shift Left, his hi-fi, the Silver Scrolls and more…
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
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