The revived Technics brand is staking its reputation on its OTTAVA series systems. But what is an OTTAVA? ASHLEY KRAMER takes a deep dive.
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Klipsch The Fives Powered Speaker REVIEW
A loudspeaker’s a loudspeaker’s a loudspeaker, right? Wrong, discovers ASHLEY KRAMER, who is knocked out by a clever and versatile pair from Klipsch.
Two sound blokes
GARY STEEL sits back and hears the angels sing as two NZ hi-fi legends “wow” him with a selection of delectable audio delights.
NZ-made Tex Tone speakers – first impressions
ASHLEY KRAMER arrives back from a long overseas sabbatical, does time in isolation and checks out some homegrown hi-fi.
Rotel Adds Two Integrated Amps To Michi Range
The X3 and X5 integrated amplifiers are to expand Rotel’s reference-quality Michi product series.
Technics Unveils OTTAVA SC-C70MK2 Wireless Speaker
Technics today announced it’s Premium Class OTTAVA SC-C70MK2 Wireless Speaker system. Described by Technics as an all-in-one system, the C70MK2 represents considerably more refined sound quality, function and design compared to its predecessor, the SC-C70. The preceding SC-C70 model was highly acclaimed but Technics asserts that the SC-C70MK2 is more […]
Technics SL-1500C Turntable REVIEW
It’s rare to come across a product that’s practically flawless, but GARY STEEL is so taken with Technics’ entry-level turntable that he gave it Witchdoctor’s coveted award.
Phono Stage Magic Added To Wand
And now for something completely different: an EQ Phono Stage to go with the critically acclaimed The Wand tonearm.