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On Location: Agnew Analog Reference Type 612 & Type 602 Mastering Lathe
We had the opportunity to closely look at the first new record-cutting machine for vinyl discs in many years. It has been designed and manufactured in Greece and in Scotland, by Jesus Agnew of Agnew Analog Reference Instruments, and it has made significant advances compared to traditional cutting lathes.
Audio Research I/50 - Integrated amplifier
This is a modern tube-based integrated amplifier from a manufacturer that has created its own legend and has written many of the pages in the history of high fidelity. We conduct an exhaustive test and convey our impressions.
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.
News & Industry Update
Nagra introduces Series II with the Preamp II-S.
Audio Technology Switzerland announced the launch of Series II, a new product family that bridges the gap between their Classic and HD ranges. The first model in this new line, the Preamp II-S, marks both a return to Nagra’s roots and a forward-looking evolution in design, engineering, and musical performance.
Mark the date: Audio Video Show Prague takes place on March 20–21, 2026.
Audio Video Show Prague 2026, the largest high-end audio and video exhibition in the Czech Republic, takes place on March 20–21, at the Hotel Diplomat Prague. Visitors can expect an exceptionally diverse presentation of current technologies – from state-of-the-art video solutions, through luxury soundbars and modern living-room–friendly systems, to an extensive headphone section.
MoFi unveiled the SourcePoint V10 Master Edition.
The SourcePoint?V10 Master Edition is a ground-up evolution of MoFi's SourcePoint?10 platform, housed in a resonance-free, multi-chambered cabinet and offering thunderous low-end extension, lifelike vocal presence, and crystal-clear highs, the company says.
Meze Audio announced the Strada.
Meet the Strada - a pair of closed-back dynamic headphones crafted for tonal balance and musical intimacy, says Meze. With its full-bodied sound, excellent noise isolation, and natural sense of space, the Strada delivers a harmonious acoustic experience where detail, texture, and dynamics come through with effortless precision.
Mesh expands to the entry-level Schiit Line.
Schiit Audio announced the immediate availability of Modi 5, their most affordable standalone Mesh DAC, and Magni Unity with the all-new Mesh DAC card, for a complete one-box amp/DAC solution.
Cambridge Audio L/R Series: Sound that makes a statement on active loudspeakers.
Cambridge Audio unveiled a bold new step for the brand: the L/R Series, a family of advanced active stereo speakers made for music, but -also- designed to offer a life-style oriented solution.
Onkyo unveiled the Muse Series.
In their 80th anniversary year, Onkyo unveiled the Muse Series?, a line of compact, high-powered, all-in-one, 2-channel Network Integrated Amplifiers delivering unparalleled high-fidelity performance and cutting-edge streaming technology.
Klipsch announced new full-range Landscape speaker system.
Klipsch aspires to reset the benchmark for powered speakers with the introduction of their next generation: The Fives II, The Sevens II and The Nines II, which embody the legendary American sound created by founder, Paul W. Klipsch in 1946.
Equipment Reviews...
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…
