A leaner, more streamlined, Alexa-friendly and streaming focused Sonos is coming your way. But will consumers go for it? PAT PILCHER takes a look at the planned changes.
Sound and Vision
Tubes For Audiophiles
Richard Varey’s faulty valve sees him discover a goldmine for vintage valves, right here in Auckland.
Meet Mad Scientist Audio And The Heretical USB Interconnect
RICHARD VAREY finds modern day alchemy at Mad Scientist Audio – and the Heretical USB interconnect is not too bad either.
Aural Alchemy And The Brightness Of Sound
RICHARD VAREY auditions Albedo’s innovative Aptica loudspeaker system and finds some sunshine in a box. Yes, really.
Reviewer Declares FiiO’s Q1 MkII Portable DAC Amplifer A Winner
It’s always nice when a product not only lives up to expectations but wildly exceeds them. This is especially true when the product in question is relatively inexpensive. Let’s take the FiiO Q1 MkII portable DAC/headphone amplifier being reviewed here for example. I’ve been shopping for a USB DAC/amp to […]
A Most Absorbing Pair – Metrum’s Revolutionary Preamp/DAC And Power Amp
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?
Temple Of Sound
GARY STEEL auditions two superb new audio products in the perfect venue. He’s so damn lucky.
Listening To Tidal’s MQA Through Bluesound’s Node 2 Streamer
There’s a lot of controversy around Tidal’s premium, ‘better than CD’ MQA formula. GARY STEEL has a good hard listen through an award-winning streamer.
Getting Great Sounds: The Witchdoctor AV Receiver Buyer’s Guide
Looking to immerse yourself in that movie or some music on your new TV? Then consider an AV receiver to take the sounds to another level. PAT PILCHER gives us the lowdown on what to consider before you buy.
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.
Shock News: Oppo Digital Shuts Up Shop
Gary Steel is in a state of mourning over a great brand biting the dust.
Ever Wanted To Hear A $80K Turntable?
If you live in Auckland you’ll get a rare chance this weekend with the grand opening of the new Audio Reference showroom in Devonport.