While many have fond memories of Sony Walkman’s in the 1980s, PAT PILCHER finds that the revived brand is a very different beast, and its hi-res promise a real ear-pleaser.
Gear
Rated reviews of consumer technology products by the Witchdoctor team and affiliated technology writers
Atrad Audio Matariki Valve Amplifier REVIEW
RICHARD VAREY discovers a very fine valve amplifier that’s made in Porirua. Yes, you heard right! Read on for his full review.
Sony HT-X8500 Soundbar REVIEW
PAT PILCHER has to get his ears tested when he is unexpectedly blown away by the sonic properties of a cheap-as-chips Sony soundbar.
HP 9020 OfficeJet Pro Printer REVIEW
It’s a crowded field but HP’s latest home office printer gets the 10 out of 10 Witchdoctor review accolade from PAT PILCHER.
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 grand claim.
JBL Live400BT Headphones Review
JBL’s wireless cans leave most of the trendier brands in the shade for cleverness, comfort and excellent sound, enthuses PAT PILCHER.
Lumin D2 Network Music Player REVIEW
RICHARD VAREY auditions a network music player that’s in a class of its own but which doesn’t cost a bomb.
Samsung 8K TV Review
PAT PILCHER gets to wrestle with and finally, feast his eyes on the humungous 75-inch 8K flagship from Samsung.