Amplifiers·Gear·Hi-Fi·News·Sound and Vision Sugden Audio boss Patrick Miller RIP September 12, 2023 Gary Steel The audiophile world is mourning the loss of Patrick Miller, boss of legendary hi-fi company Sugden Audio. Read More
Amplifiers·Gear·Hi-Fi·Sound and Vision·Speakers Hot Sounds In (Or Near) The City April 9, 2018 Gary Steel Thereโs one place in Auckland where you can check out a selection of esoteric, and mostly stylishly European, sound gear: Audio Reference. GARY STEEL Read More
Sound and Vision New NZ Distributor For Leben Amplifiers January 25, 2016 AshK Leben's lovely valve amps have a new NZ distributor. Read More
Amplifiers·Gear·Sound and Vision NAD D3020 Integrated Amplifier REVIEW June 16, 2014 AshK NAD's legendary 3020 integrated amplifier is reborn for the digital age in the form of the D3020, as reviewed here by Ashley Kramer Read More
Amplifiers·Gear·Sound and Vision EKCO EV55SE Valve Integrated Amplifier REVIEW November 19, 2012 Andrew Baker Andrew Baker reviews a killer valve amplifier from Ekco, a little known brand with a long history. He likes it. A lot! Read More
Amplifiers·Gear·Sound and Vision Rogue Audio Metis Magnum Preamplifier REVIEW October 31, 2012 AshK Ashley Kramer reviews Rogue Audio's Metis Magnum preamplifier Read More
Sound and Vision·Thought Piece Why Does This Thing Torment Me So? February 25, 2012 AshK Kramer reveals more disturbed audio thinking as he proposes simplicity in his audio system Read More
Amplifiers·Gear·Sound and Vision Perreaux Audiant 80i Integrated Amplifier Review May 9, 2011 Gary Pearce Gary Pearce reviews the Kiwi made Perreaux Audiant 80i integrated amplifier Read More
Thought Piece Strange Sounds at Steel’s Place May 1, 2011 AshK An interesting listening session on Gary Steel's system, with a StereoKnight TVC in place Read More
Amplifiers·Gear·Sound and Vision StereoKnight Silverstone Balance Transformer Volume Control Review April 26, 2011 AshK Ashley Kramer reviews the rather amazing StereoKnight Silverstone Balance transformer volume control Read More
Amplifiers·Gear·Sound and Vision Wadia 151PowerDAC Mini Integrated Amplifier Review March 6, 2011 AshK Wadia's tiny 151PowerDac Mini digital integrated amplifier reviewed by Ashley Kramer Read More
Thought Piece Where To For The Integrated Amplifier? February 21, 2011 AshK Kramer musing on the state of the integrated amplifier Read More
Amplifiers·Gear·Sound and Vision ATC SIA2-150 Integrated Amplifier Review November 24, 2010 AshK ATC's powerhouse SIA2-150 integrated amplifier reviewed by Ashley Kramer Read More
Sound and Vision·Thought Piece Perreaux Audiant First Look November 20, 2010 AshK The first look at Perreaux's new Audiant integrated amplifier - made in NZ Read More
Thought Piece Simple Cooking November 5, 2010 AshK Big integrated amps make Kramer think of simpler times, with less cables Read More
Thought Piece Perreaux Launches New Integrated Amplifier November 5, 2010 AshK Perreaux launches brand new Audiant 80i integrated amplifier Read More
Thought Piece The Softly-Softly Preamp Shuffle Part 3 October 27, 2010 AshK Kramer is still searching for a preamplifier that rocks his world Read More
Gear·Head-Fi Graham Slee Solo SRGII Headphone Amplifier Review October 3, 2010 AshK The Graham Slee Solo SRGII headphone amp reviewed by Ashley Kramer Read More
Amplifiers·Digital Sources·Gear·Sound and Vision Micromega CD-10 CD Player and IA-60 Integrated Amplifier Review September 10, 2010 AshK Ashley Kramer reviews Micromega's new entry level CD-10 CD player and IA-60 Integrated amp and has his socks roundly blown off Read More
Thought Piece Plinius 30th Anniversary Components โ Listening Evening August 27, 2010 AshK Kiwi hi-fi manufacturer Plinius Audio celebrates its 30th Anniversary with the release of a limited run of components. Read More