ANDREW BAKER discovers the incredible extra flavours revealed by umami – a Hana Umami Red cartridge, that is.
Andrew Baker
Andrew Baker muses on all things audio, and a few others themes
Cowon Plenue L Portable Hi-Res Digital Audio Player REVIEW
So you’ve downsized and the stereo has to go, but you still need superb sound in your life. ANDREW BAKER finds a genuine solution.
The Wand 14-4 Turntable REVIEW
ANDREW BAKER spends quality time with a New Zealand-made turntable that’s both a work of art and an exceptional piece of engineering.
This Non-Oversampling DAC And Headphone Amp Is An Audiophile Blissball
$2150
8/10
ANDREW BAKER gets his PC fired up for some sonic exploration with Metrum’s very tasty Amethyst DAC/headphone amp.
Can Damping Discs Make Music Miracles?
Andy Baker is a sceptic, but like most hi-fi nuts, he’ll try any tweak for the chance of sonic improvement.
Leben CS300XS Integrated Valve Amplifier REVIEW
The baby of the Leben family may have the critics divided, but our Andy reckons it’s a little stunner. And it smells good, too.