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Assos Woodworking Model 1- Equipment Rack
The fundamental problem of "which device should I buy" is, of course, the main reason you are reading everything we write here. However, the question of "where I will place it" is far from negligible. Aesthetic concerns, size, usability, and sound quality all subtly come into play and can potentially undermine an otherwise sound choice. In this regard, Assos Woodworking has some very interesting things to say.
MoFi Master Phono - Phono Preamplifier
MoFi keeps moving forward in the electronics world with careful but always interesting steps. Since 2023, their lineup of phono preamps has gained its flagship model—the MasterPhono. This is the brainchild of Peter Madnick and is designed for serious vinyl lovers.
DS Audio ES-001 - Eccentricity detection Stabilizer
What is an LP? A flat vinyl disc with a hole in the middle, you say. That's what it is, if that's what you believe it is. But there are some things you need to know. Welcome to the world of esoteric analog paranoia and its corresponding exotic solutions…
News & Industry Update
Cyrus launched the 40 PPA Phono preamplifier.
Cyrus'40 series really has hit the ground running, so the 40 PPA needs to be something special to not only join this new range of products but ultimately improve on the phono preamplifiers that have come before, the company says.
Quad’s iconic ESL loudspeaker evolves with Generation X.
Quad painstakingly improves one of the most lauded loudspeaker designs of all time to create the ESL 2812X and ESL 2912X – what they say are the world’s finest full-range electrostatic speakers.
D7 and D9: New DACs from Audiolab.
Audiolab unleashed two new standalone DACs, the D7 and D9, directly descended from the seminal M-DAC to enhance all manner of digital audio.
DX-3: Rotel's DAC/Headphone amplifier.
The Rotel DX-3 is the ultimate audio companion combining the sophistication of an ESS Sabre DAC with an integrated headphone amplifier packaged in an elegant, size-efficient chassis.
Feliks Audio and Headphone.Shop unveiled the exclusive Envy Meisterwerk amplifier.
In a remarkable collaboration, Feliks Audio and German retailer Headphone.Shop proudly introduced the Envy Meisterwerk - a limited version of Feliks' flagship Envy amplifier.
Symphony Opus One: Dynaudio's next-gen immersive home audio system.
Symphony Opus One is a preview of Dynaudio?'s vision for the future of all-in-one home audio. The high-design solution has a 73-inch wingspan, so it integrates perfectly with 83-inch TVs and houses cutting-edge Dynaudio sound technology for music, movies, and gaming.
Gold Note's new headphone amplifier.
The HP-10 is Gold Note's new high-end headphone amplifier, featuring a Dual-Mono Class-A balanced design and supporting any type of headphones thanks to its 4 outputs, its extensive features and high power.
Onkyo announced the all-new Icon Series Hi-Fi products.
The new Onkyo Icon Series? featuring the P-80 network preamplifier, M-80 power amplifier, and A-50 network integrated amplifier? delivers powerful, pure sound through an exquisitely designed modern chassis that house advanced technologies for superior audio performance.
Equipment Reviews...
hARt Lab Tune Two -Preamp/Headphone Amplifier/Streamer/DAC
hARt LAb supports their rather intriguing power amplifiers with an appropriate preamplifier, a similar design that's somewhat unconventional and -also- includes… everything. Everything you say? Yes, everything!
Review: ATC SCM 19 Loudspeaker.
SCM19, ATC's entry level "Hi-Fi" series top stand-mount model, proved to be one of the best compact loudspeakers you can buy in this price range, especially if what you are looking for is some real high fidelity behavior. How did they manage this? Read the review to find out…
