Munich High End Show 2017
It’s a show like no other, where passionate dealers in hi-fidelity ply the most outrageous, expensive and sometimes sublime of sound gear. PAUL QUILTER
Arcam FMJ A39 Solid-State Integrated Amplifier REVIEW
Ever heard of Class G amplification? A W Baker got a good earful of it with Arcam’s latest integrated. Over to you, Andy!
ProJect Classic Turntable REVIEW
It looks lovely, and its sounds brought tears to the eyes of hardened old misanthropist GARY STEEL.
Made With Pride In England
In the first part of his two-part international odyssey, PAUL QUILTER describes a visit to the home of one of the most feted and
These Records Sound Amazing
Is it possible for recordings to sound as good as the musicians when they performed in the studio? RICHARD VAREY has found a record
Coming To Our Senses
Is listening to music just about the ears, or are we swimming in a sensorium? DR RICHARD VAREY burrows down into this fascinating topic.
Metrum Acoustics Announces Amethyst Digital To Analog Converter
Metrum Acoustics announces it's new Amethyst Digital To Analog Converter (DAC) and headphone amplifier.
Music Listening Clubs
DR RICHARD VAREY has been thinking about deep music listening on good equipment with other human beings in the same room!
Metrum Acoustics Pavane DAC REVIEW
ANDREW BAKER likes the Pavane DAC, and he should know, because he spent a year with it. Read on for his most excellent review.
Hi-Fi Is Dead. Long Live Hi-Fi
We all see, hear and engage with the world differently in our great sensorial mismatch, explains DR RICHARD VAREY. But how does that relate
McIntosh Gear To Hear A Capital Idea
McIntosh is a legend in audiophile circles. There's now a demo system in Wellington for those lucky enough to live in the city.
Vitus Audio Update – High End Hi-Fi In Auckland
High-end hi-fi components from Vitus Audio are available in New Zealand. Ash Kramer somehow missed this news, much to his dismay.
Albedo Audio Loudspeakers Coming To New Zealand
High-end loudspeakers from Italian manufacturer Albedo Audio are soon to be available in New Zealand, distributed by Critical Sound
GoldenEar Gets A Shine With Triton Reference
GoldenEar’s spectacular Triton Reference loudspeakers will be here for winter.
All That Glistens
Has your Disney dust turned out to be a sizzle without a sausage? DR RICHARD VAREY examines the hi-fi world’s propensity for glitz and
What Good Are Critics?
As a web magazine with an emphasis on reviews, are we kidding ourselves? Do reviews even matter? RICHARD VAREY is a man who knows
Hi-Fi Appreciations: Mind Your Language
In the first of his new hi-fi column, RICHARD VAREY looks at the meaning behind common – and not-so-common – categories.
An Uplifting Experience
Speaker sound can be improved immeasurably with customisable plinths. Richard Varey explains.
Love You Like A Reptile
Are hi-fi fans being taken in by ludicrous claims made by sellers of preposterously expensive gizmos? RICHARD VAREY has some advice for you.
Take That, Audio Snobs!
GARY STEEL goes on the attack against audio snobbery as he details his rock and roll odyssey with Cerwin-Vega loudspeakers.
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