RICHARD VAREY finds genuine musical gems amongst the trash in opshops, and even tracks down the obscure artist behind one such discovery. Sandwiched between hundreds of dusty Kamahl and Nana Mouskouri CDs in opshops and second-hand stores around New Zealand there are genuine forgotten treasures to be found. It takes […]
Author: Richard Varey
Taking An Amari Record Playing Machine For A Spin
RICHARD VAREY settles in for some listening time with the biggest platter he’s ever used: the Amari T-60.
Appreciating Artisan Analogue Amplifiers
ATRAD’s Adam Rosner is passionate about creating bespoke hand-built stereo vacuum-tube amplifiers and related devices. He explains all to RICHARD VAREY.
The Story Of A Record Store In The Tron
Hamilton’s Tron Records’ store manager Grant Petersen and owner Kerry (Rocky) O’Rourke sat down to discuss the store’s beginnings, future, customers and plenty more for RICHARD VAREY.
Finding Harmony At A Lower Pitch
RICHARD VAREY goes hands-on with the 432 EVO Standard music server and discovers a way to make music both pleasanter and healthier.
Hana ML Offers Depth And Solidity In Sound
RICHARD VAREY spends some quality time with the Hana ML and finds it embodies the meaning of Hana: brilliant and gorgeous.
Cleaning Up The Sound With Amari
RICHARD VAREY gets his records spick and span with two new cleaning options.
Pure Revelling In A Supra Spring Clean
RICHARD VAREY discovers a supra fine feast of fidelity while auditioning audio offerings.

