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12 February 2018
PrimaLuna DiaLogue Premium – Tube Rolling – KT150
Used in the DiaLogue Premium, KT150’s are super-powerful tubes that really have incredible tube-untypical bass and a very different perspective than EL34's.
26 December 2017
PrimaLuna DiaLogue Premium
Remarkably dynamic and communicative performer with lots more power than its humble rating would suggest.
29 August 2023
Harmonic Resolution Systems (HRS) EXR Audio Stand
For the past five years, HRS has worked on the EXR system to get the performance and modularity on the desired level while also offering a 30% cost reduction over the model it replaced. As a result, the EXR Stand System is the brand's most cost-effective system to date.
21 November 2017
Show Reports
All Show Reports, in Alphabetical Order Chattelin Audio Systems Chattelin Audio Systems – Master of Sound 1 Chattelin Audio Systems – Master of Sound 2 Enosound by Audioclub Premier Enosound audioshow by Audio Club Premier […]
12 February 2018
Franco Serblin Accordo
By always allowing the listener to focus on the emotional message, not the technical details, the Accordo's encourage to stop the upgrade process and just enjoy the music.
11 October 2015
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12 January 2022
Aries Cerat preamplifiers compared – Incito S and Impera Reference
The Impera Reference is easily the most powerful-sounding preamp that I have heard. Its bass rivals that of many solid-state preamplifiers in terms of solidity, precision, and drive while its overall impact, expression, and dynamic slam are either on par with or actually outperform other preamplifiers.
14 December 2020
Manley Labs Jumbo Shrimp, Neo-Classic 300B and Snapper
From an American audio brand with a long history, one might expect a stereotypical big and ballsy "American" sound. When talking about transistors this would be maybe something in line with the classic Krell or perhaps McIntosh sound and when talking about tubes, in general, a warm, rich and juicy-liquid sound. But just like modern Audio Research tube amplifiers do not have that kind of sound, neither do the Manley products that I have on visit for review. So, what do they sound like? Read on to find out!
11 September 2021
Aries Cerat Heléne DAC and Incito S preamp
When you frequently review products, and especially when the target is usually the high-end segment, true surprises are few and far between. So, it's a treat when a product comes along that truly brings something new to the table.
16 September 2018
Line Magnetic LM-88IA, LM-150IA, LM-845IA, LM-805IA and LM-845 Premium – part 1
When I first learned of the Line Magnetic brand, I got excited right away. These are amps with attitude, proud of what they are. Then, when I discovered that the brand employs a wide range of tube configurations, I got even more excited. So, in order to make a nice showcase of the Line Magnetic brand and a good cross-section of their lineup, I set out to review a representative range of amplifiers using various tube types.
9 July 2022
Kora TB140 Integrated Amplifier
The Kora TB140 is one of those rare products that truly surprise. It sounds nothing like a stereotypical tube amplifier but neither does it sound like a traditional transistor amplifier.
16 November 2021
Degritter
The Degritter not only cleans records very deeply, but it also makes them sound leaps and bounds better. It is a must-have for everyone who values their vinyl collection.
16 September 2018
Line Magnetic LM-88IA, LM-150IA, LM-845IA, LM-805IA and LM-845 Premium – part 2
Part 2 of the Line Magnetic review
28 January 2018
Artesania ISBAWB30, 60 and 100 Beechwood Isolation Bases
These Isolation Bases don't only work with Artesania racks but are universally applicable. I use them not only for racks but also for speakers. The Bases now come with 3 disc materials to tune precisely as preferred.
15 April 2022
Western Electric 91E
The 91E is a Class A, single-ended (SE), integrated amplifier that was inspired by its predecessor, the 91A. Compared to the original, the 91E offers double the power, made possible by a completely new approach to SE amplifier design.
17 September 2019
Zesto Leto 1.5 preamp, Andros Deluxe phono, and Eros 300 mono power amps
Smooth and seductive, organic, big and powerful, and utterly realistic - the Zesto system does it all.
28 March 2021
Vermeer Audio TWO
Vermeer Audio is a relatively new French company that was started by a group of technicians and passionate investors that have roots in another famous French company, Audio Aero. In its curvy enclosure, the TWO houses a streaming endpoint, a DAC, and an analog tube preamp, all of superb quality.
9 January 2018
Analog Domain M75D and M75P
Both the M75D integrated and M75P power amp are fast-paced and articulate, highly detailed, incredibly rhythmic and dynamic and lifelike, with power to spare.
27 June 2021
Melody WE-2688 Signature preamp with 211 MAX mono amplifiers
Deviating from my normal routine, this review is carried out on location at A Tube High Fidelity where I will assess the Melody components using the famous Klipsch Klipschorn AK6 speakers.