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9 May 2025

Artesania Audio to introduce new products at Munich High End 2025

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Artesania Audio, the high-end rack company, will introduce new products at Munich High End 2025. The brand will have a dedicated room and lots of collaborative exposure.
6 May 2025

WestminsterLab Quest preamp and Rei mono power amps

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WestminsterLab's company motto is "Experience music as it is". The company is all about not choosing any single aspect and instead allowing the whole to reveal itself.
5 May 2025

XACT Launches the N1 Reference Network Switch

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XACT Audio, a brand known for uncompromising digital audio engineering, is proud to announce the release of the XACT N1, a groundbreaking audiophile network switch developed entirely from scratch to meet the demands of the most discerning listeners.
27 April 2025

Network Acoustics muon2 Balanced Digital Cable

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The muon2 is the ultimate version of the muon cable range, and Network Acoustics' new Reference Balanced Digital Cable.
24 April 2025

Chord Suzi / Suzi Pre now available

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The Modular Suzi system is designed to offer various usage options and to offer existing Hugo2 / Hugo2 + 2Go users an amplifier with ULTIMA technology in a similar space-saving housing as BerTTi did before in the TT series.
14 April 2025

Ayon Scorpio III and AudioSolutions Figaro B2

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A high-quality yet affordable system with a seductively fluid, spaciously enveloping, and toe-tappingly engaging sound that positively encourages long listening sessions.
11 April 2025

Playback Designs MPT-8 Dream Transport

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How often does it happen that I come across two products in a row that both truly amaze me? Indeed, very rarely. But just like the MPD-8 Dream DAC before it, the MPT-8 Dream Transport delivers an absolutely amazing performance.
9 April 2025

Driade Premium Model 9 in Custom Finish

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This update showcases the Driade Premium Model 9 a special custom finish, that will be the HFA monitor speaker reference in its price class, and quite a bit beyond.
24 March 2025

Playback Designs MPD-8 Dream DAC

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Every once in a rare while, review components manage to amaze me, and this was the case with the Playback Designs components. The range is called Dream Series, and with very good reason!
23 March 2025

Vermouth Audio Introduces Reference 01 and Reference Mini Studio Monitors

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Vermouth Audio introduces two beautiful Studio Monitors, intended for mixing and mastering: the Reference 01, and the Reference Mini.
8 March 2025

Network Acoustics introduce the muon2 Balanced Digital Cable and expands eno2 Range with new Balanced Digital & USB Cable

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muon2 Balanced Digital Cable Restless innovators Network Acoustics are excited to introduce the reference muon2 Balanced Digital Cable, the ultimate version of their award-winning muon cable. Engineered with a host of proprietary innovations, every detail […]
18 February 2025

Main System 16 – February 2025

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A summary of the Main System and its operational components in February 2025.
18 February 2025

Technics Grand Class SL-1200GR2, SL-1300G, and SL-1200G

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When several reviewers raved about the Technics Grand Glass models, I was intrigued. Would they really be so different from the classic SL-1210MkII I know so well? And how would the various models compare? So, I set out to compare the SL-1200G, SL-1200GR2, and SL-1300G with the SL-1210MkII.
31 January 2025

Laiv Harmony HP2A and Harmony LExt IN2

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When I reviewed the Laiv Harmony DAC in September last year, a complete range of other Harmony products was on the horizon. Three of those anticipated products are now available. In this review, I will cover the HP2A and the LExt IN2.
30 January 2025

Riviera Audio Labs Event at Audio Expert Castle

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Listening show at AudioExpert Caste with Riviera Audio Labs and Estelon, Saturday, 15 February 2025, 11:00-17:00.
30 January 2025

XACT Introduces the IMMOTUS Series Precision Anti-Vibration Footers

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XACT Introduces the IMMOTUS Series: Precision Anti-Vibration Footers for the Ultimate Listening Experience.
8 January 2025

PS Audio PowerPlant 15 and 20

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The inspiration for writing a review sometimes stems from a personal desire to investigate something. This is the case here, but I must add that my situation is far from unique. I suspect the lessons I learned will apply to many systems.
24 December 2024

Wattson Audio Madison and Madison LE

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The Wattson Audio Madison and Madison LE are compact streaming DACs supporting Roon/UPnP/Airplay/Qobuz Connect/Tidal Connect with Leedh volume control and a great built-in headphone amplifier.
22 December 2024

SW1X DAC III and DAC III Balanced SP

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The SW1X DAC III is available in three base versions, which can be further distinguished into special derivative versions. In this review, I'll compare two DAC III versions: the DAC III and the DAC III Balanced SP (Special Edition).
21 December 2024

JPLAY Introduces Seamless HQPlayer Integration and Enhanced Music Discovery Features

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JPLAY, the premier software for audiophiles seeking ultimate sound quality, has released a new version of its music playback application, introducing groundbreaking features to elevate the listening experience even further.

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