RICHARD VAREY has been hard at work indulging his inner audiophile. In the first of a two part review of a trio of products, he takes a close look at Metrum’s Adagio Digital Preamp DAC and Forte Power Amplifier. And his verdict?
Amplifiers
Reviews of stereo and multichannel amplifiers and receivers and related accessories
Temple Of Sound
GARY STEEL auditions two superb new audio products in the perfect venue. He’s so damn lucky.
Hot Sounds In (Or Near) The City
There’s one place in Auckland where you can check out a selection of esoteric, and mostly stylishly European, sound gear: Audio Reference. GARY STEEL visits its new Devonport showroom and auditions the magical Magico S3 MkII speakers.
Superb New Plinius Amps Inspire Surge Of Patriotism
ANDREW BAKER gets his ears bent by the new top-end preamp and amp from NZ company Plinius, and deems them big, heavy, and capable of extreme delicacy.
Perreaux Announces The Retirement Of A Classic… And Its Replacement
The Eloquence 250i is dead. A moment’s silence, please. And now… here’s its successor, the 255i.
Melbourne Hi-fi Show: The Good, The Bad, The ‘Meh’
Witchdoctor’s mate over the ditch, CHARLES JAMESON, checked out last weekend’s Melbourne Hi-fi Show. Here’s what he experienced on the day.
Turned On Audio Takes On BorderPatrol
Specialist Onehunga audiophile shop to distribute the acclaimed BorderPatrol brand DACs.
The Teeny Tiny Amps That Can Power A Tower!
Wannabe audiophiles and natural tinkerers will love this cool entry-level duo, writes DR RICHARD VAREY.