Hi-Fi·Sound and Vision Audiophile-grade Technics SL-1300G turntable ups the ante September 15, 2024 Gary Steel Technics has announced its stunning audiophile-grade SL-1300G turntable boasting innovative Delta Sigma Drive motor control. Read More
Amplifiers·Gear·Hi-Fi·Sound and Vision This way cool French amp is a genuine hi-fi bargain June 18, 2024 Andrew Baker Our very own ANDY BAKER gets some luxury time with a French amp thatโs wowing the hi-fi world for its smart feature set and Read More
Gear·Hi-Fi·Servers & Streamers·Sound and Vision·Thought Piece Audiophile streaming bliss: Bluesound Node N130 Streamer reviewed May 8, 2023 Pat Pilcher Looking for a music streamer that does everything you need it to do and is genuinely hi-res? PAT PILCHER is wooed by BlueSound's latest. Read More
Audio Visual·Gear·Head-Fi·Hi-Fi·Recordings·Sound and Vision·Vinyl This Melbourne hi-fi show is worth a trip across the Tasman May 1, 2022 Gary Steel Delayed for a couple of years by the dreaded Covid, the StereoNET Hi-Fi & AV show in June is a must for Kiwi audiophiles. Read More
Gear·Hi-Fi·Sound and Vision·Speakers China’s ultra-high-end hi-fi October 7, 2021 Guest Contributor Think you know everything there is to know about the audiophile scene? This will leave you gobsmacked: TONY WAINHOUSE writes about his incredible hi-fi Read More
Uncategorized Can audiophiles benefit from hearing aids? March 16, 2021 Pat Pilcher You got the dream hi-fi, but your hearing is poked. Will a hearing aid help or hinder your audiophile pursuits? PAT PILCHER reports. Read More
Thought Piece Amazon Studio REVIEW March 4, 2020 Pat Pilcher Amazon claims audiophile abilities for its premium Echo speaker, but how does it really rate? PAT PILCHER gets down and dirty with the Amazon Read More
Albums·Music·Recordings Jason Vitelliโs Head Above Tide โ Dynamic Ranger October 17, 2019 Richard Varey RICHARD VAREY listens to Jason Vitelliโs latest album and quizzes the musician about his sound and artistic vision. Read More
Gear·Hi-Fi·Servers & Streamers Reviewer Hears Best-Ever Sound From Esoteric Audiophiliac Equipment September 13, 2019 Richard Varey Who wouldnโt want to listen to the best sound they can get? RICHARD VAREY submits to the charms of two pieces of esoterica par Read More
Amplifiers·Gear·Hi-Fi·Product News T+A Takes The High-end Audio World By Stealth March 12, 2019 Gary Steel Super high-end HV Series gear is on the way from T+A, the German company that makes competitors quake in their boots.ย Read More
Gear·Hi-Fi·Sound and Vision Artisanal Audiophilia August 17, 2017 Richard Varey What the heck is โartisan audioโ? DR RICHARD VAREY explains what it is, and why itโs so attractive to a particular kind of hi-fi Read More
Albums·Gear·Hi-Fi·Music·Recordings·Sound and Vision Music Listening Clubs May 25, 2017 Richard Varey DR RICHARD VAREY has been thinking about deep music listening on good equipment with other human beings in the same room! Read More
Gear·Hi-Fi·Sound and Vision Albedo Audio Loudspeakers Coming To New Zealand April 11, 2017 AshK High-end loudspeakers from Italian manufacturer Albedo Audio are soon to be available in New Zealand, distributed by Critical Sound Read More
Gear·Hi-Fi·Sound and Vision Hi-Fi Appreciations: Mind Your Language March 12, 2017 Richard Varey In the first of his new hi-fi column, RICHARD VAREY looks at the meaning behind common โ and not-so-common โ categories. Read More