How the search for audio nirvana led to the creation of this site
Highend audio components, both legacy and actual, all compared.
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Welcome to hifi-advice.com!
An independent source of info, born out of pure passion
You've arrived at what may well be the most comprehensive site for the curious audiophile. Here you'll find objective and independent advice, reviews, comparisons, and lots of info.
LATEST ADDITIONS AND NEWS
26-8-2010
New info article:
What is it and why do you need it?
26-8-2010
New info article:
By itself, iTunes for Windows sounds positively underwhelming. But there are several things you can do!
24-8-2010
Info article updated:
Article refined, updated and a lot of info added.
24-8-2010
Info article updated:
I found out how to use iTunes in Windows for other samplerates than only 44k. Also, I found an application (Virtual Cable) that allows a direct link between iTunes and the soundcard, bypassing all Windows mixing and conversion, thus making iTunes my new preferred playback application.
6-8-2010
Info article added:
Open, airy, rolled-off, dark etc, there is a lot to say about the high frequencies
6-8-2010
Review added:
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6-8-2010
Review added:
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6-8-2010
Review added:
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26-7-2010
Info article added:
How does it compare to CD and is there still life left in the DSD format?
25-7-2010
Jeff Rowland Generic Info Section added:
Info on XLR polarity, care for the exterior and binding posts
25-7-2010
Computer article added:
The type of drive has an influence on the sound, and it is not subtle
24-7-2010
Current setup updated:
New audiotable and Jeff Rowland BPS sixes added
23-6-2010
Setup 1 updated:
New photos and a review
23-6-2010
Current setup updated:
The Yamaha DSP-Z7 surround amp added and more
23-6-2010
New review/info article with two related subjects:
A comparison between these two cables by means of Audio Physic Caldera speakers
If speakers offer more than one connection option, how do you choose where to connect the speaker cable?
22-6-2010
New review:
The Z7 is compared to its predecessor DSP-A1000, Harman Kardon's AVR760, Denon AVR2802 and Marantz NR1501
21-6-2010
New review:
Compared to CP-audio Ultimate Clarity
20-6-2010
New review:
Battery Power Supply tested
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20-6-2010
New review:
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20-6-2010
Complete setup review updated:
Spectral replaced by Jeff Rowland and MIT replaced by Transparent
20-6-2010
New review:
13-6-2010
Extra info added:
A special version of the BPS-2 for use with the Synergy preamp
12-6-2010
New review:
A comparison of two reference-grade extensionblocks
12-6-2010
New article:
Much more important than given credit for
12-6-2010
New article:
The best solution?
5-6-2010
New overall style in effect:
All pages should be online again. If you find dead links or anything missing, please let me know. Everything has been updated except for the individual reviews and info articles. These will be updated one by one over a longer period of time.
24-5-2010
New overall style in development:
I'm currently in the process of overhauling the entire site. The new style will be more easy to navigate and be more contrasty to improve readability. And last nut not least: pages will load much faster. Because this is such a huge amount of work, there have not been any new articles recently but rest assured: there is a lot in the pipeline!
10-5-2010
New article:
This is an ever-continuing discussion. In this article I try to shed light on the matter.
Latest feedback:
Your new site gets more interesting every week! And you can find now a lot about JR gear.
[Markus W]
Dear Christiaan,
your site is really a great work and I appreciate very much the informations I get.
Kind regards
Matthias
Hi Christiaan,
I have just discovered your site thanks to a link in a ComputerAudiophile thread. Man, I like it :D
I have come to the same conclusions, on topics where I have enough knowledge to cross your own experience.
Anyway I am so glad I discovered your site. Keep up posting your uncompromised experience !
Regards,
Guillaume Brocard (France)
Hello,
My compliments for your beautiful site, it's nice to read..especially about the Jeff Rowland's of course.
Thanks
Peter from Amsterdam
Hi Christiaan,
Again, great site and one which I keep returning to for information...
It's lekker talking with you.
Cheers,
Andrew
Hi there Christiaan,
and greetings from Finland! =)
I was happy to bump in to your site, lots of nice info. Thanks!
Jukka