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Loudspeakers<\/h2>\n

Wilson Audio Alexx V (from \u20ac160.000 per pair)<\/a>
\nClarisys Audio Minuet Plus (\u20ac53.000 per pair) (Neodymium version) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nClarisys Audio Minuet (\u20ac27.450 per pair) (Ferrite version)<\/a>
\nVelikinac Audio Lab Sirius \u20ac87.500 per pair)<\/a>
\nApogee Scintilla (new Graz foils)<\/a>
\nApogee Duetta Signature (latest-gen Graz DSB-KLM woofer foils and KLM7 MRTW foils) (HFA Favorite)
\nMagico S1 MkII (originally \u20ac23.000 per pair, later ~\u20ac30.000 per pair) (Highly Recommended)
\nMarten Mingus Quintet (\u20ac48.500 per pair)<\/a>
\nBowers & Wilkins 801 D4 (\u20ac35.000 per pair) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nSeawave Acoustic AM23 (\u20ac23.950 per pair)(Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nSeawave Acoustic Aletheia (\u20ac15.950 per pair)(Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nMartin Logan ESL 15A (\u20ac30.000 per pair) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nB\u00f8rresen 01 Silver Supreme Edition (\u20ac43.000 per pair)<\/a>
\nAequo Audio Stilla (\u20ac18.000 per pair) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nMartin Logan ESL 11A (\u20ac14.200 per pair) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nDiptyque DP 140 MkII (\u20ac14.000 per pair) Highly Recommended<\/a>
\nVivid Audio Giya G3 s2 (\u20ac17.495 per pair)<\/a>
\nWolf von Langa SON (\u20ac14.990 per pair) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nApogee Duetta Signature (new Graz foils, KLM5 MRTWs)<\/a>
\nKroma Audio Carmen (\u20ac57.950 per pair)<\/a>
\nApogee Centaur Major<\/a>
\nApogee Centaur (HFA Favorite)<\/a>
\nFinal Model 15 (\u20ac14.999 per pair)<\/a>
\nMartin Logan Ethos<\/a>
\nParadigm Persona B (\u20ac8.400 per pair)<\/a>
\nB\u00f8rresen Z1 Cryo (\u20ac12.000 per pair)<\/a>
\nWilson Watt\/Puppy system 8<\/a>
\nApogee Diva<\/a>
\nMagnepan MG 3.6R<\/a>
\nDriade Premium Model 9 (\u20ac4.500 per pair) (HFA Favorite)<\/a>
\nAnalysis Audio Epsilon (\u20ac13.800 per pair)<\/a>
\nDiptyque DP 107 (\u20ac6.050 euro per pair) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nFranco Serblin Accordo (\u20ac8.880 per pair)<\/a>
\nXavian Premio Esclusivo (\u20ac4.400 per pair) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nDriade Premium Model 2S (from \u20ac5.000 per pair)<\/a>
\nAvantGarde Uno G2<\/a>
\nQln Sonora (from \u20ac4.400 per pair)<\/a>
\nGraham Audio LS5\/9 (\u20ac4.200 per pair)<\/a>
\nGraham Audio LS5\/9f (\u20ac4.600 per pair)<\/a>
\nQln Prestige One (from \u20ac2.700 per pair)<\/a>
\nQln Prestige Three (from \u20ac9.500 per pair)<\/a>
\nMeridian DSP5200SE (\u20ac14.190 per pair)<\/a>
\nWilson Sabrina (\u20ac22.490 per pair)<\/a>
\nWilson Benesch Precision P1.0 (\u20ac7.200 per pair)<\/a>
\nCare Orchestra Celestial Deep Breath Evo (from \u20ac2.250 per pair)<\/a>
\nCare Orchestra Spiritual Blue Evo (from \u20ac3.410 per pair)<\/a>
\nXavian Perla Esclusiva (\u20ac1.990 per pair) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nPylon Audio Jasper 25 (from \u20ac5.500 per pair)<\/a>
\nWilson Benesch Precision P2.0 (\u20ac11.400 per pair)<\/a>
\nGustavson Audio LS-One (\u20ac3.750 per pair)<\/a>
\nDali Ikon 6<\/a>
\nPiega ACE30<\/p>\n

Active Monitor Loudspeakers<\/h2>\n

Genelec 8341A<\/p>\n

Pre Amplifier<\/h2>\n

Aries Cerat Impera Reference (\u20ac22.000) (Magnificent Masterpiece)<\/a>
\nCH Precision L1 (\u20ac31.000) (HFA Favorite)<\/a>
\nSpectral 30SV (\u20ac24.500) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nWestminsterLab Quest (from \u20ac25.490, \u20ac28.180 as reviewed, Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nSoulution 725 (\u20ac42.000)<\/a>
\nAries Cerat Incito S (\u20ac14.200) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nJeff Rowland Corus + PSU (\u20ac30.695) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nJeff Rowland Corus (\u20ac20.950) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nVermeer TWO (\u20ac24.990) (in analog preamp mode) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nAudio Research Ref5 (\u20ac12.500)<\/a>
\nMusetec MH-SA001 Pre-amplifier (\u20ac4.395)<\/a>
\nZesto Leto 1.5 (\u20ac9.500) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nCOS D10 (\u20ac4.500) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nDenafrips Athena (\u20ac2.432) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nAudioGD Master 1 (\u20ac1.399) (HFA Favorite)<\/a>
\nClass\u00e9 Delta Pre (\u20ac11.000) (as analog preamp) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nJeff Rowland Synergy 2i + BPS1 and external switched charger<\/a>
\nLejonklou Sagatun stereo (\u20ac3.300) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nLejonklou Sagatun mono (\u20ac6.600)<\/a>
\nAyon Stealth (\u20ac6.995) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nZanden 3100 (\u20ac12.490)<\/a>
\nJeff Rowland Coherence II<\/a>
\nManley Neo-Classic 300B (\u20ac7.679)<\/a>
\nConrad Johnson CT5<\/a>
\nAyon Orbis<\/a>
\nJeff Rowland Synergy 2i<\/a>
\nJeff Rowland Synergy 2<\/a>
\nManley Jumbo Shrimp (\u20ac4.979)<\/a>
\nJeff Rowland Capri s2 (\u20ac4.950)<\/a>
\nLAiV Harmony HP2A (\u20ac2.899) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nAnthem STR (\u20ac3.999)<\/a>
\nDenafrips Hestia (\u20ac1.236) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nNuPrime AMG-PRA (\u20ac1.595)<\/a>
\nNuPrime AMG-HPA (used only as line stage) (\u20ac1.895)<\/a><\/p>\n

Phono Preamp<\/h2>\n

CH Precision P1 (\u20ac31.000) (Highly Recommended) (Magnificent Masterpiece)<\/a>
\nDS Audio DS W3 Equalizer + Optical Cartridge (\u20ac14.529)<\/a>
\nGrimm PW1 (\u20ac4.999) (HFA Favorite)<\/a>
\nMola Mola Lupe (\u20ac7,990)
\nAVIDHIFI Pulsare II (\u20ac7.700) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nPass XP-17 (\u20ac4.900) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nM2Tech Nash Rev.b (\u20ac1.799) (with standard PSU) (HFA Favorite)<\/a>
\nZesto Andros Deluxe (\u20ac8.900) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\natm audio Migjorn(\u20ac5.900 + tax)<\/a>
\nPro-Ject Phono Box RS2 + Power Box RS2
\nManunta EVO Phono 3 <\/a>with Topping P50 linear PSU <\/a>(~ \u20ac930) (HFA Favorite)<\/a>
\nLejonklou Entity 1.2 (\u20ac2.050) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nLejonklou Entity 1.1 (\u20ac1.875) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nManunta EVO Phono 3 (\u20ac800) (with standard PSU) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nPro-Ject Phono Box RS2
\nAVIDHIFI Pulsus (\u20ac2.000)<\/a>
\nLejonklou Entity (\u20ac1.800)<\/a>
\nSW1X LPU 1 (Signature) (1500 UKP) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nBenz Lukaschek PP1 (Highly Recommended)
\nLine Magnetic LP-33 (\u20ac1.989)<\/a>
\nAVIDHIFI Pellar (\u20ac990)<\/a>
\nSchiit Mani (v.1)<\/p>\n

Power Amplifier<\/h2>\n

Halcro Eclipse Stereo (\u20ac47.900 – \u20ac55.900 depending on finish) (Magnificent Masterpiece)<\/a>
\nCH Precision A1.5 (\u20ac34.600) (HFA Favorite) (Magnificent Masterpiece)<\/a>
\nWestminsterLab Rei (\u20ac36.390 per pair, Magnificent Masterpiece)<\/a>
\nSoulution 711 (\u20ac55.000) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nZanden 8120 (\u20ac21.490)<\/a>
\nJeff Rowland 725 (\u20ac43.500)<\/a>
\nKora CSA 2120 (\u20ac28.199)<\/a>
\nLAiV GaNM (\u20ac5.129) HFA Favorite<\/a>
\nAudio GD Master 2H (\u20ac4.089 per pair) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nAnalog Domain M75P (\u20ac19.600) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nBricasti M15 (\u20ac19.900)<\/a>
\nClass\u00e9 Delta Stereo Power (\u20ac14.000) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nZesto Eros 300 (\u20ac25.500 per pair) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nCAT JL5 Black Path (\u20ac24.000)<\/a>
\nJeff Rowland Model 6<\/a>
\nNuPrime Evolution STA (\u20ac4.995) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nNuPrime 2x AMG-STA in<\/a> mono (\u20ac3.190) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nAyre VX-5 Twenty (\u20ac11.700)<\/a>
\nManley Snapper (\u20ac9.670 per pair) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nViva Verona XL SE<\/a>
\natm-audio EPM-50 (\u20ac20.390 per pair + tax)<\/a>
\nLejonklou Tundra stereo (\u20ac3.200) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nLejonklou Tundra mono (\u20ac6.000)<\/a>
\nNuPrime AMG-STA (\u20ac1.599) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nNaiu Laboratories Ella MK2 (\u20ac7.890)<\/a>
\nBryston 3B Cubed (\u20ac5.790) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nBryston 4B Cubed (\u20ac6.990) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nBryston 14B Cubed (\u20ac12.490)<\/a>
\nAnthem STR (\u20ac5.999)<\/a>
\nPass Labs X250.5<\/a>
\nMola Mola Perca (\u20ac8.000)
\nMola Mola Kaluga (\u20ac12.980)
\nAudio Physic Strada Mono<\/a>
\natm-audio EPM-700 (from \u20ac5.838 per pair)<\/a>
\nElectrocompaniet AW600 Nemo (\u20ac16.598)<\/a>
\nElectrocompaniet AW180 (\u20ac8.998)<\/a>
\nMcIntosh MA6900<\/a>
\nNuPrime ST-10M (\u20ac3.190)<\/a>
\nNuPrime ST-10 (\u20ac1.595) (HFA Favorite)<\/a>
\nPrimaLuna DiaLogue Premium (\u20ac3.375)<\/a>
\nMonrio mp11 (\u20ac3.960)<\/a>
\nNuPrime Evolution One (\u20ac3.995 per pair)<\/a>
\nJeff Rowland 125 (\u20ac3.900)<\/a>
\nJeff Rowland 201<\/a>
\nJeff Rowland 525 (\u20ac5.700)<\/a>
\nXindak XA6950 II (\u20ac1689)<\/a><\/p>\n

Integrated Amplifier<\/h2>\n

Goldmund Telos 590 Nextgen (\u20ac27.250) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nAavik U-588 (\u20ac29.995)<\/a>
\nAnalog Domain M75D (\u20ac21.750) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nBryston Bi-200 (from \u20ac9.750) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nMark Levinson no. 5805 (\u20ac9.190) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nMelody Everest 211 (\u20ac14.950)<\/a>
\nSAEQ Hyperion Ge (\u20ac7.000) (Highly Recommended) (Requires reasonably efficient speakers)<\/a>
\nGrandinote Shinai (\u20ac11.400)<\/a>
\nAavik U580 (\u20ac29.995)<\/a>
\nWestern Electric 91E (\u20ac17.250)<\/a>
\nAavik U280 (\u20ac14.995)<\/a>
\nAccuphase E-280 (\u20ac5.250) Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nAccuphase E-270 (\u20ac5.150) (HFA Favorite)
\nAccuphase E-260 (\u20ac5.150) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nKora TB140 (\u20ac4.999) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nChord Ultima Integrated (\u20ac10.490)<\/a>
\nLM-845 Premium (\u20ac9.999)<\/a>
\nLine Magnetic LM-805IA (\u20ac4.999)<\/a>
\nMelody MDA2 (\u20ac5.850) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nAyon Spirit III (\u20ac5.890) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nAavik U180 (\u20ac8.995)<\/a>
\nKinki Studio EX M-1 (\u20ac2295)<\/a>
\nAyon Scorpio (\u20ac3.895)<\/a>
\nLine Magnetic LM-845IA (\u20ac3.999)<\/a>
\nLine Magnetic LM-150IA (\u20ac4.999)<\/a>
\nFezz Lybra (from \u20ac3.750)<\/a>
\nMelody Action Ultra (\u20ac1.649)<\/a>
\nAstin Trew AT2-2100 (\u20ac2.100)<\/a><\/p>\n

Headphone Amplifiers<\/h2>\n

SAEQ Hyperion Ge (\u20ac7.000) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nLAiV HP2A (HFA Favorite)<\/a>
\nWattson Audio Madison LE<\/a>
\nWattson Audio Madison<\/a>
\nLAiV Verse (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nViolectric HPA V550
\nMusical Fidelity HPA V-550<\/p>\n

CD Player<\/h2>\n

Mark Levinson No.390s<\/a>
\nWadia S7i<\/a>
\nWadia 781i<\/a>
\nWadia 861<\/a>
\nWadia 581<\/a>
\nLinn Sondek CD12<\/a>
\ndCS P8 SACD Player<\/a>
\nMeridian 808.3 Signature Reference<\/a>
\nLector CDP-707 + PSU-707 (\u20ac2.990 + \u20ac13.990)<\/a>
\nAccuphase DP-430 (Highly Recommended)
\nAyon CD-10 II (from \u20ac4.125) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nBryston BCD-3 (\u20ac4.250) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nAccuphase DP410<\/a>
\nAccuphase DP400<\/a>
\nEsoteric X03 SE<\/a>
\nMarantz CD94<\/a>
\nMeridian 508.24<\/a>
\nAyre CX7 (\u20ac3.890)<\/a>
\nMeridian 506.24<\/a>
\nMarantz CD11LE<\/a>
\nAudio Aero Prestige Signature<\/a>
\nPhilips CD880<\/a>
\nSony CDP-XA50ES<\/a>
\nRega Jupiter<\/a>
\nRega Planet<\/a>
\nVincent S3<\/a>
\nEmotiva ERC2<\/a><\/p>\n

CD Transport<\/h2>\n

Playback Designs MPT-8 (\u20ac23.990) (Magnificent Masterpiece)<\/a>
\nAqua La Diva M2 \u20ac8.600) + StillPoints Ultra SS V2 (\u20ac900 per 3) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nAyon CD-T II Signature (originally \u20ac5.995)(\u20ac7.995 from Jan 2022) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nAqua La Diva M2 (\u20ac8.600) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nJay’s Audio CDT3-Mk3 (\u20ac5.498)<\/a>
\nAqua La Diva (\u20ac7.890)<\/a>
\nMark Levinson 37
\nMark Levinson 390S
\nAyon CD-T<\/a>
\nSonic Frontiers Transport 3<\/a>
\nPS Audio Directstream Memory Player (\u20ac7.495)<\/a>
\nJay’s Audio CDT2-Mk2 (\u20ac2.495) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nMarantz CD94<\/a>
\nProceed PDT-3<\/a>
\nPhilips CD880<\/a>
\nCEC TL1x transport<\/a><\/p>\n

DAC<\/h2>\n

CH Precision C1.2 (from \u20ac32.850) (HFA Favorite) (Magnificent Masterpiece)<\/a>
\nPlayback Designs MPD-8 (\u20ac30.990) (Magnificent Masterpiece)<\/a>
\nCH Precision C1 (from \u20ac28.300) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nPlayback Designs MPD-6 (\u20ac17.990) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nVermeer TWO (\u20ac24.990) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nAries Cerat Hel\u00e9ne (\u20ac13.500) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nAqua Formula xHD Rev. 2 (\u20ac13.670) (HFA Favorite)<\/a>
\nConcert Fidelity DAC-040 (~\u20ac11.000) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nMola-Mola Tambaqui (\u20ac10.000) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nDenafrips Terminator Plus (\u20ac7.000) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nClass\u00e9 Delta Pre (in DAC+Preamp mode) (\u20ac11.000) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nWadia 521<\/a>
\nAPL DSD-AR (\u20ac6.990) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nBricasti M21 (\u20ac18.900)<\/a>
\nBricasti M1 Classic (\u20ac9.900) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nAqua La Scala mkII (\u20ac6.860) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nMeridian Ultra DAC (\u20ac19.950)<\/a>SW1X DAC III Balanced SP<\/a>
\nJeff Rowland Aeris DAC + PSU (\u20ac24.300) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nJeff Rowland Aeris DAC (\u20ac13.800) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nMeridian 818 (\u20ac9.950) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nWeiss DAC502 DSP DAC and Network Renderer (\u20ac10.000)<\/a>
\nWeiss DAC501 DSP DAC and Network Renderer (\u20ac8.900)<\/a>
\nWadia 27ix GNSC<\/a>
\nWadia 27
\nClass\u00e9 Delta Pre (\u20ac11.000) (used only as DAC) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nMusetec MH-DA006 (\u20ac3.995)<\/a>
\nLAiV Harmony DAC (\u20ac2.999) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nDenafrips Pontus II (\u20ac1.951) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nCOS D10 (\u20ac4.500) (DAC+analog preamp used direct to a power amp) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nSW1X DAC III<\/a>
\nAyon Stealth (\u20ac6.995) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nLector Digicode S-192 (\u20ac3.990)<\/a>
\nLampizator Amber 4 (\u20ac4.590)<\/a>
\nJay’s Audio DAC2-Mk3 (\u20ac3.398)<\/a>
\nAqua La Voce<\/a>
\nWadia 25<\/a>
\nEsoteric D-07<\/a>
\nPS Audio Directstream DAC (\u20ac7.595)<\/a>
\nPS Audio NWD (Nu Wave DAC) (\u20ac1.199)<\/a>
\nMark Levinson No. 360s<\/a>
\nMark Levinson No. 360<\/a>
\ndCS Elgar<\/a>
\nDenafrips Venus II (\u20ac3.308)<\/a>
\nWadia 26<\/a>
\nDenafrips Venus (2.898 USD +tax) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nExogal Comet (\u20ac2.590)<\/a>
\nEC Designs Mosaic T DAC<\/a>
\nBryston BDA-3 (\u20ac4.150) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nAyre QB-9<\/a>
\nJay’s Audio DAC-2 Signature (\u20ac2.995) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nLaiv Harmony uDAC (\u20ac1.190) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nWadia 121 with Teradak external power supply
\nSW1X DAC 2 (2.500 UKP)<\/a>
\nDenafrips Ares 12th-1 (\u20ac1090) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nMatrix Element-X (\u20ac2.995)<\/a>
\nAudio Synthesis DAX Decade<\/a>
\nDenafrips Ares II (\u20ac915)<\/a>
\nWadia 121<\/a>
\nSW1X DAC 1 (1.050 UKP)<\/a>
\nMatrix X-Sabre Pro (\u20ac1.700)<\/a>
\nMark Levinson No.36<\/a><\/p>\n

Music Server<\/h2>\n

XACT S1 \u20ac12.000 (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nAntipodes G4 Oladra (USD 29.000) (HFA Favorite)<\/a>
\nAntipodes G3 Oladra (\u20ac27.495\/USD25.000) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nMelco N5-H50 (\u20ac8.999) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nGrimm Audio MU1 (\u20ac9.980 ex storage) (HFA Favorite)<\/a>
\nGrimm Audio MU2 (\u20ac17.990 ex storage) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nAntipodes K41 (\u20ac9.995 ex storage) + <\/a>G4 K22 (USD 9.000 ex VAT, ex storage) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nAntipodes K50 (\u20ac15.995 ex storage) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nAntipodes G4 K22 (USD 9.000 ex VAT, ex storage) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nAntipodes G3 K22 (\u20ac8.995 ex storage) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nAntipodes K41 (\u20ac9.995 ex storage)<\/a>
\nAntipodes CX + EX (\u20ac6.895+ \u20ac4.650) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nPink Faun 2.16x (\u20ac12.999)<\/a>
\nAudioAanZee Reference Flow MKII (\u20ac4.995) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nMelco N1ZH\/2 Music Server (\u20ac4.999) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nAurender S10 Music Server<\/a>
\nMelco N1A\/2 Music Server (\u20ac2.499)<\/a>
\nAurender N10 Music Server (\u20ac9.000)<\/a>
\nAntipodes EX Music Server (\u20ac4.650) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nAntipodes DS Base Music Server (from \u20ac1.995)<\/a><\/p>\n

Network Renderer \/ Streaming Endpoint (without DAC)<\/h2>\n

Playback Designs MPT-8 with Stream-X2 option (\u20ac27.580) (Magnificent Masterpiece)<\/a>
\nPlayback Designs MPS-X (\u20ac13.990) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nAqua LinQ Network Interface (from \u20ac5.680) (HFA Favorite)<\/a>
\nAuralic Aries G1 (\u20ac2.999) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nLumin T3 (used with USB output) (\u20ac5.699)<\/a>
\nBryston BDP-3 Digital Media Player (\u20ac4.290) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nBricasti M5 network player (\u20ac2.495) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nAntipodes EX Music Server (\u20ac4.650) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nEC Design BBB<\/a>
\nMeridian MS200<\/a><\/p>\n

Network Renderer \/ Streaming Endpoint (with DAC)<\/h2>\n

CH Precision C1.2 (from \u20ac28.300) (HFA Favorite) (Magnificent Masterpiece)<\/a>
\nCH Precision C1 (from \u20ac28.300) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nVermeer TWO (\u20ac24.990) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nClass\u00e9 Delta Pre (\u20ac11.000) (used as Endpoint+DAC+Preamp) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nAyon S10-II Signature (\u20ac8.600) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nWeiss DAC502 DSP DAC and Network Renderer (\u20ac10.000)<\/a>
\nWeiss DAC501 DSP DAC and Network Renderer (\u20ac8.900)<\/a>
\nMeridian Ultra DAC (\u20ac19.950)<\/a>
\nMeridian 818 DAC\/Pre\/Network Player (\u20ac9.950) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nLumin T3 (used with analog XLR output) (\u20ac5.699) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nMeridian MS600<\/a>
\nBryston BDA-3.14 Renderer+DAC (\u20ac4.840) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nGrandinote Volta Network Player (\u20ac8.700)<\/a>
\nLinn Klimax DS\/1 network player<\/a>
\nPS Audio PWD MkII<\/a>
\nLejonklou K\u00e4lla (\u20ac5.900)<\/a>
\nLinn Klimax DS Network Player<\/a><\/p>\n

USB Interface<\/h2>\n

Manunta Evo DDC 3 (HFA Favorite)<\/a>
\nM2Tech HiFace Evo<\/a>
\nKingRex UD384 USB Audio Interface + U Power<\/a>
\nKingRex UC192 USB Audio Interface<\/a>
\nM2Tech HiFace USB-SPDIF converter<\/a>
\nTrends UD10.1 USB Audio Interface<\/a>
\nTrends UD10.1 Lite USB Audio Interface<\/a><\/p>\n

Digital to Digital Interface<\/h2>\n

LAiV Harmony uDDC (\u20ac999) (Highly Recommended<\/a><\/p>\n

USB External Music Storage<\/h2>\n

Melco E100A H80 8TB audiophile USB Drive (\u20ac 1,999)<\/a><\/p>\n

Network Switch\/Filtering<\/h2>\n

Silent Angel Bonn NX (<\/a>\u20ac3.499) + Genesis GX Clock (<\/a>\u20ac3.299<\/a>) (HFA Favorite)<\/a>
\nNetwork Acoustics origin Hybrid Power Supply (~\u20ac2.945) (HFA Favorite)<\/a>
\nNetwork Acoustics tempus Switch (~\u20ac3.900)<\/a>
\nXACT N1 (\u20ac6.000)<\/a>
\nAnsuz D3 PowerSwitch (\u20ac5.795)<\/a>
\nSilent Angel Bonn NX (<\/a>\u20ac3.499)<\/a>
\nAnsuz X-TC3 PowerSwitch (\u20ac2.295)<\/a>
\nSilent Angel Bonn N8 Pro (<\/a>\u20ac1.199)<\/a><\/p>\n

Network Tweaks\/Filtering<\/h2>\n

Network Acoustics MUON (from \u20ac1.500)<\/a><\/p>\n

Turntables<\/h2>\n

Bergmann Magne Air-Bearing turntable\u00a0(\u20ac6.500)<\/a>
\nAVIDHIFI Sequel SP (\u20ac8.800) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nOrigin Live Calypso mk4 with <\/a>Multi-Layer Platter, <\/a>Illustrious Tonearm and Silver Hybrid cable (\u20ac6.037) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nHolbo Airbearing Turntable (\u20ac6.500)<\/a>
\nTechnics SL-1200G (\u20ac4.400) (HFA Favorite)<\/a>
\nThorens TD 1601 with TP 160 arm (\u20ac3.999) (HFA Favorite)<\/a>
\nThorens TD 1600 with TP 160 arm (\u20ac3.499) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nTechnics SL-1300G (\u20ac2.997) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nThorens TD 1601 with TP 92 arm (\u20ac2.999) (HFA Favorite)<\/a>
\nAvid Diva II SP (\u20ac4.100) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nTechnics SL-1200GR2 (\u20ac1.998) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nThorens TD 125 mkII
\nDenon DP-3000NE (\u20ac2.499)<\/a>
\nAVIDHIFI Ingenium (\u20ac1.400) (Recommended)<\/a>
\nThorens TD 160 Super
\nThorens TD 160 mkII \/ TD-145 mkII
\nYamaha PX-2<\/a>
\nPioneer PL-L1000<\/a>
\nTechnics SL7<\/a>
\nTechnics SL10<\/a>
\nTechnics SL1200 MkII \/ SL1210<\/p>\n

Tonearms<\/h2>\n

Given the varying conditions under which I have listened to the tonearms, the ranking order for this category should be treated as a very loose guide only. A different turntable\/cartridge\/phono stage combination can make all the difference.<\/p>\n

Audio Origami PU-7 (only reviewed as part of other products) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nOrigin Live Illustrious (only reviewed as part of other products)<\/a>
\nAVIDHIFI ALTUS<\/a>
\nAVIDHIFI NEXUS<\/a>
\nSME 309
\nMichell Tecnoarm
\nRega RB-330\/AVIDHIFI TA-3 (only reviewed as part of other products)<\/a>
\nRega RB-220\/AVIDHIFI TA-1 (only reviewed as part of other products)<\/a><\/p>\n

Record Cleaning Machines<\/h2>\n

Degritter (\u20ac2.650) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nClearaudio Matrix Silent<\/a><\/p>\n

Stylus Cleaning Methods<\/h2>\n

LAST Stylus Cleaner (\u20ac29) (HFA Favorite)<\/a>
\nQuality Service Vinyl Cleaner (Tonar) and a hard brush (Highly Recommended)
\nDS Audio ST-50 (\u20ac69)<\/a>
\nOnzow ZeroDust (\u20ac55)<\/a>
\nDynavox NRG30 (\u20ac9)<\/a>
\nWinyl One-Touch Polymer Stylus Tip Cleaning System (\u20ac25)<\/a><\/p>\n

Phono Cartridges<\/h2>\n

Acoustical Systems Palladian (\u20ac8.980)<\/a>
\nDS Audio DS W3 Equalizer + Optical Cartridge (\u20ac14.529)<\/a>
\nAVIDHIFI BORON (\u20ac5.250)<\/a>
\nAcoustical Systems Aiwon (\u20ac6.980)<\/a>
\nAidas Gala Gold LE (\u20ac5.000)<\/a>
\nAidas Rainbow (\u20ac3.100)<\/a>
\nAidas Panzerholz (\u20ac1.575)<\/a>
\nThorens TAS1600 (\u20ac1.199) (HFA Favorite)<\/a>
\nGoldring Ethos SE (\u20ac1.599) (HFA Favorite)<\/a>
\nThorens TAS1500 (\u20ac849) (HFA Favorite)<\/a>
\nGoldring Ethos (\u20ac1.098)
\nZYX Bloom3 Silver Plate (\u20ac1040) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nAudio Technica AT-OC9XML (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nAudio Technica AT-OC9XSL<\/a>
\nAudio Technica AT-VM750SH (\u20ac439) (HFA Favorite)<\/a>
\nBenz ACE L<\/a>
\nAudio Technica AT33Sa (\u20ac799)<\/a>
\nDynavector 10X5 mkII (\u20ac700)<\/a>
\nAudio Technica AT-VM740ML (\u20ac339) (HFA Favorite)<\/a>
\nAudio Technica ATN150mlx (\u20ac399) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nDynavector 10X5 mkII (\u20ac945)<\/a>
\nAudio Technica AT-33PTG\/II MC (\u20ac599)<\/a>
\nDenon DL-304<\/a>
\nAudio Technica AT-33EV<\/a>
\nDenon DL-103R (\u20ac429)<\/a>
\nDenon DL-103 with Audio Technica AT-HS10 headshell (\u20ac329 + \u20ac33)<\/a>
\nDenon DL-103 with DLA-A110 Limited 110th Anniversary Edition headshell (\u20ac600)<\/a>
\nShure M97xE (\u20ac119)<\/a><\/p>\n

Headphones<\/h2>\n

RAAL Requisite CA-1a (from \u20ac2.000) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nHifiMan Arya Stealth (Quick Impression as part of other review) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nSennheiser HD-650 (Quick Impression as part of other review) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nAudeze LCD-1 (Quick Impression as part of other review)<\/a>
\nSony 7520 (Quick Impression as part of other review)<\/a>
\nSennheiser HD-238i (Quick Impression as part of other review)<\/a>
\nAudio Technica ATH-M70X (Quick Impression as part of other review)<\/a><\/p>\n

Interlinks<\/h2>\n

Stealth Indra Cinch V10 1,0m (\u20ac7.000)<\/a>
\nStealth Indra XLR Rev 08 1,5m (\u20ac11.900)<\/a>
\nJorma Unity XLR\/RCA (\u20ac3.150 for a 1-meter pair)<\/a>
\nJena Labs Valkyrie XLR (\u20ac4.100)<\/a>
\nJena Labs Valkyrie Aurora XLR (\u20ac2.708)<\/a>
\nDriade Flow Link Reference 808 RCA and XLR (from \u20ac750) (HFA Favorite)<\/a>
\nAudioQuest Fire cinch (from \u20ac2.499) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nFinal Touch Audio Ganymede XLR (from \u20ac1850) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nCH Precision Balanced Link XLR (from \u20ac2.050) (HFA Favorite)<\/a>
\nSignal Projects Apollon (from \u20ac3.700)<\/a>
\nCardas Clear XLR (from \u20ac2.222)<\/a>
\nWires 4 Music Osiris Signature XLR (from \u20ac2.900)<\/a>
\nMad Scientist White Magic Prime (from $1.349 + tax) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nMad Scientist White Magic Ultra (from $849 + tax) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nMad Scientist Black Magic Gold balanced analog interlink (From $1.299 for a 1-meter pair) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nMad Scientist White Magic (from $399 + tax) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nFoilFlex XLR (from 530 USD +tax) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nFoilFlex cinch (from 450 USD +tax) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nOrigin Live Silver Hybrid cinch (from 535 UKP)<\/a>
\nVermouth Audio Reference XLR (from \u20ac1.358)<\/a>
\nTransparent Ultra XL cinch<\/a>
\nVermouth Audio Reference cinch (from \u20ac760)<\/a>
\nEnsemble DynaFlux SFS cinch<\/a>
\nWires 4 Music Horus XLR (from \u20ac550)<\/a>
\nVermouth Black Pearl MkII (450 USD +tax)<\/a>
\nSiltech Paris cinch<\/a>
\nAudioQuest Water cinch (from \u20ac579) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nCardas Hexlink Golden 5C XLR<\/a>
\nTransparent Reference<\/a>
\nStraight Wire Crescendo II<\/a>
\nMad Scientist HAC Plus (from 599 USD +tax) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nMad Scientist FCG+ cinch (from 899 USD +tax)<\/a>
\nANTI-CABLES ANTI-IC\u2019s<\/a>
\nLessLoss Anchorwave XLR<\/a>
\nSignal Projects Lynx (from \u20ac950)<\/a>
\nCardas Golden Reference XLR<\/a>
\nCardas Golden Cross XLR<\/a>
\nAnalysis Plus Solo Crystal Oval XLR<\/a>
\nMIT Shotgun S2 XLR<\/a>
\nNordost Red Dawn XLR<\/a>
\nHarmonic Technology Truthlink<\/a>
\nAnalysis Plus Silver Oval XLR<\/a>
\nHarmonic Technology Pro Silway<\/a>
\nCardas Quadlink 5C XLR<\/a>
\nVermouth Rhapsody (270 USD +tax)<\/a>
\nRicable Supreme Signal RCA and XLR<\/a>
\nKimber pbj<\/a>
\nKimber Tonik<\/a>
\nElijah Audio Katoen XLR (250 USD +tax)<\/a>
\nBlack Rhodium Concerto XLR (from 525 UKP)<\/a><\/p>\n

Tonearm Cables<\/h2>\n

Origin Live Silver Hybrid (\u20ac667) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nVermouth Reference Phono cinch-cinch (from 422 USD +tax)<\/a>
\nVermouth Reference Phono DIN-cinch (from 394 USD +tax)<\/a><\/p>\n

Loudspeaker Cables<\/h2>\n

Driade Flow Reference 808 (from \u20ac1.500 for a 2m pair) (HFA Favorite)<\/a>
\nJorma Design Unity (\u20ac5.750 for 2,5m pair) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nMad Scientist Black Magic Ultra speaker cable ($4.810 for a 2.5-meter pair) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nSMR Cable Technologies Vanish 334 ($6.200 for a 2,45-meter pair)<\/a>
\nMad Scientist Black Magic 4-Core ($2.990 for a 2,5-meter pair) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nJorma Design Trinity (\u20ac2.235 for 2,5m pair) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nMad Scientist Black Magic 2-Core ($1.590 for 2,5-meter pair)<\/a>
\nJorma Design no.3 (\u20ac1.590 for 2m pair) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nDriade Flow 405 (\u20ac800 for 3m pair) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nFoilFlex (from 900 USD +tax for 1m pair) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nNordost Red Dawn<\/a>
\nAudioQuest Castle Rock (\u20ac1.490 for 2m pair)<\/a>
\nTransparent Reference<\/a>
\nANTI-CABLES Speaker Cable<\/a>
\nASI Liveline<\/a>
\nEchole Passion<\/a>
\nCardas Quadlink 5C
\nRicable Supreme Speaker Cable<\/a>
\nKimber 8TC
\nvan den Hul Skyline Hybrid
\nSymo LS4X<\/a><\/p>\n

Digital Cables<\/h2>\n

Network Acoustics muon2 Balanced Digital Cable (from \u20ac1.745) (HFA Favorite)<\/a>
\nJorma AES\/EBU (from \u20ac1200)<\/a>
\nJorma RCA-RCA
\nJorma BNC-BNC with RCA adapters
\nMogami 3080 Neglex (HFA Favorite)<\/a>
\nMad Scientist Audio FCGD+ (from 399 USD +tax) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nMad Scientist Audio Heretical (from 129 USD +tax) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nSilent Angel Bastei Coax
\nBelden RG59 (\u20ac10 per meter)<\/a><\/p>\n

USB Cables<\/h2>\n

Mad Scientist Audio Prime USB (HFA Favorite)<\/a>
\nXACT Phantom USB (\u20ac3.000)<\/a>
\nJorma USB Reference (from \u20ac3.120)<\/a>
\nAnsuz A3 USB (\u20ac800)<\/a>
\nFinal Touch Audio Sinope (from \u20ac1.292 + tax) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nMad Scientist Black Magic Gold (From $1.299) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nMad Scientist Black Magic ULTRA (from 799 USD +tax) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nFinal Touch Audio Callisto (from \u20ac747) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nAnsuz X3 USB (\u20ac480)<\/a>
\nVermouth Reference (400 USD +tax) (HFA Favorite)<\/a>
\nPink Faun Digital Interlink (\u20ac907)<\/a>
\nCAD USB 1 (540 UKP for 1m)<\/a>
\nCurious Cables (from 340 USD +tax) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nCurious Cables Evolved (from 550 USD +tax)<\/a>
\nKingRex Unanimous uArt<\/a>
\nWay Cables Champagne Plus USB Cable (\u20ac933)<\/a>
\nMad Scientist Black Magic (399 USD + tax)<\/a>
\nMad Scientist Heretical USB (from 199 USD +tax)<\/a>
\nAudioQuest Diamond (\u20ac799 for 1,5m)<\/a>
\nElijah Audio Quad Braid MKII (from \u20ac140)<\/a><\/p>\n

Ethernet Cables<\/h2>\n

Final Touch Audio Metis (from \u20ac717 euro + tax) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nXACT Phantom LAN (\u20ac3.000)<\/a>
\nJorma Ethernet (from \u20ac1.700)<\/a>
\nNetwork Acoustics muon Pro Streaming cable (from ~\u20ac1.167)<\/a>
\nPink Faun Digital Interlink LAN (\u20ac907)<\/a>
\nMad Scientist Black Magic Ethernet (from 399 USD + tax) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nValueLine OEM CAT6 cables<\/p>\n

Power Cables<\/h2>\n

Ansuz Mainz D2 (\u20ac8.800 euro for 1 meter)<\/a>
\nGigaWatt PowerSync ULTRA (from \u20ac1.125 for 1,5 meters) (HFA Favorite)<\/a>
\nGigaWatt LC-2 EVO (from \u20ac550 for 1,5 meters) (HFA Favorite)<\/a>
\nFusion Audio Romance PC2 (\u20ac1.100)<\/a>
\nFusion Audio Enchanter (\u20ac1.400)<\/a>
\nMad Scientist Black Magic Ultra (From $999 for a 1-meter cable) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nFinal Touch Audio Elara (from \u20ac750 for 1 meter) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nVermouth Audio Reference (\u20ac1.300) (HFA Favorite)<\/a>
\nOyaide Tunami\/Tunami GPX-R V2
\nCardas Clear Beyond
\nOyaide Tunami\/Tunami GPX-R<\/a>
\nMamba Audio Powerblast (\u20ac3.125)<\/a>
\nWay Cables Substance Plus (from \u20ac1.725)<\/a>
\nTaiko Audio Nagado (\u20ac799)<\/a>
\nLessLoss DFPC Original<\/a>
\nEchole Obsession<\/a>
\nNBS Monitor 0<\/a>
\nMusetec Power Cable (HFA Favorite)<\/a>
\nNBS Dragon\/Fly III
\nNBS Dragon\/Fly
\nTaiko Audio Okedo (\u20ac399)<\/a>
\nMad Scientist Nitro Nano (from 549 USD +tax) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nBelden 19364 with Bals schuko and Oyaide 004 connectors (\u20ac10 p\/m)<\/a>
\nGigaWatt PowerSync PLUS (from \u20ac360 for 1,5 meters)<\/a>
\nAcoustic System International Liveline<\/a>
\nBlack Rhodium Stream (from 450 UKP)<\/a>
\nKemp Powercord Reference<\/a>
\nShunyata Black Mamba<\/a>
\nFurutech Alpha 3 with FI25 & FI-E35 connectors<\/a>
\nGigaWatt PowerSync (from \u20ac240 for 1,5 meters)<\/a>
\nFurutech FP-TCS31 power cable and FI-28\/FI-38 connectors<\/a>
\nHarmonic Technology Pro ACII<\/a>
\nLapp 191CY 5G1
\nIsotek Premium Powercord<\/a><\/p>\n

Power Outlets<\/h2>\n

GigaWatt G-044 Schuko Socket<\/a><\/p>\n

Power Distributors<\/h2>\n

Mainz8 D-TC (\u20ac20.000)<\/a>
\nAnsuz Mainz8 D2 (\u20ac8.000)<\/a>
\nPawalle TP-80 (just used as an enclosure with all connectors and wiring replaced, not recommended in standard form) (HFA Favorite)
\nGigaWatt PF-2 EVO (\u20ac1.250)<\/a>
\nGigaWatt PF-1 EVO (\u20ac660)<\/a>
\nGigaWatt PF-1e (\u20ac330)<\/a>
\nPopp\/Eurolite 8-fold Power Distributor<\/p>\n

Power Conditioning<\/h2>\n

PS Audio PowerPlant P20 (HFA Favorite)<\/a>
\nPS Audio PowerPlant P15 (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nPS Audio PowerPlant P10 (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nGigaWatt PC-4 EVO+Power Conditioner<\/a>
\nVibex Reference Powerfilter Copper<\/a>
\nFadel Art PC-800<\/a><\/p>\n

Mains Circuit Breakers<\/h2>\n

Siemens Sitor Cylindric Fuse Cartridge with standard silver-plated fuse (HFA Favorite)
\nGigaWatt G-C16A (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nDoepke DFS2 Audio Grade Differential Switch<\/a><\/p>\n

Equipment Racks<\/h2>\n

HRS EXR Audio Stand (\u20ac7.779 for 3 levels) (HFA Favorite)<\/a>
\nArtesania Exoteryc Audiorack (\u20ac5.075 for 3 levels) (HFA Favorite)<\/a>
\nAG Lifter Apollo (19.200 USD for 3 levels)<\/a>
\nArtesania Organic Line Modular Rack 3-level (\u20ac7.800)<\/a>
\nFinite Elemente Spider<\/a>
\nFinite Elemente Pagode Signature (single aluminum upright beams)<\/a>
\nSolidTech Rack Of Silence<\/a>
\nSolidTech Radius<\/a>
\nSolidSteel S5-2<\/a><\/p>\n

Equipment Platforms<\/h2>\n

Artesania Aire Floor Platform (\u20ac3395) (HFA Favorite)<\/a>
\nFinite Elemente Pagode Master Reference Platform (Highly Recommended)
\nAG Lifter Apollo Power Amp Stand (6.200 USD)<\/a>
\nAG Lifter Crescendo H.P.C. Power Amp Stand (4.950 USD)<\/a>
\nAG Lifter Crescendo Power Amp Stand (3.700 USD)<\/a>
\nArtesania Organic Line Modular Floor Platform (\u20ac2.600)<\/a>
\nArtesania Digital Server Platform (\u20ac1.500)<\/a>
\nArtesania Krion Platform (\u20ac2.470)<\/a><\/p>\n

Artesania Exoteryc upgrades<\/h2>\n

Artesania Carbon Fiber Linear Arm upgrade (\u20ac1.384) (HFA Favorite)<\/a>
\nArtesania Panzerholz Floor Interface Discs (HFA Favorite)<\/a>
\nArtesania Carbon Fiber Floor Interface Discs (HFA Favorite)<\/a>
\nArtesania Audio Exoteryc Pro Upgrade Kit<\/a>
\nArtesania ISDIWB Beech Wood Component Isolation Discs (\u20ac220 for 4) (Highly Recommended)<\/a><\/p>\n

Equipment Shelves<\/h2>\n

Artesania KSH2 Krion shelf (\u20ac458) (HFA Favorite)<\/a>
\nCallas Audio Bamboo Soundboard (HFA Favorite)<\/p>\n

Equipment Footers<\/h2>\n

Ansuz Darkz T2 Supreme (\u20ac1200 per piece) (HFA Favorite)<\/a>
\nAnsuz Darkz T2 (\u20ac800 per piece) (HFA Favorite)<\/a>
\nStillpoints Ultra SS V2 (\u20ac1080 for 3) (HFA Favorite)
\nAnsuz Darkz S2T<\/a>
\nAnsuz Darkz C2T<\/a>
\nStillpoints Ultra SS (\u20ac750)<\/a>
\nStillpoints Ultra Mini (\u20ac399)<\/a>
\nStillpoints Ultra 5 (\u20ac2100)<\/a>
\nStillpoints Ultra Base (\u20ac195)<\/a>
\nFinite Elemente Cerapuc (from \u20ac280 for 3) (HFA Favorite)<\/a>
\nArtesania ISBAIEBW Standalone Isolation Bases (\u20ac458 for 4) (HFA Favorite)<\/a>
\nFinite Elemente Ceraball Universal (from \u20ac135 for 3) (HFA Favorite)<\/a>
\nMad Scientist BlackPod Nanotech (from $299 +tax)<\/a>
\nMad Scientist BlackPod Ceramic ($179 for a set of 3)<\/a>
\nHarmonix TU-210ZX Tuning Feet<\/a>
\nMad Scientist BlackPod Ceramic Mini<\/a>
\nMad Scientist BlackPod ($139 for a set of 3)<\/a><\/p>\n

Speaker Footers<\/h2>\n

Stack Audio AUVA 50 (Highly Recommended) (\u20ac517\/8pc)<\/a>
\nStack Audio AUVA 70 (Highly Recommended)<\/a> (\u20ac990\/8pc)<\/a>
\nStack Audio AUVA 100<\/a> (\u20ac1463\/8pc)<\/a>
\nHarmonix RF-909X Spike Base<\/a>
\nHarmonix RF-900X Spike Base<\/a><\/p>\n

Tweaks<\/h2>\n

Shakti Electromagnetic Stabilizer aka Shakti Stone<\/a>
\nAnsuz Sparkz<\/a>
\nAnsuz Sortz<\/a>
\nHarmonix RFA-78i Room Tuning Discs<\/a>
\nMad Scientist Audio BlackDiscus<\/a>
\nMad Scientist Audio CanOpeners<\/a>
\nAkiko Audio GEM1 Gold<\/a>
\nAkiko E-Tuning Gold<\/a>
\nMad Scientist Audio Power Purifier<\/a>
\nAkiko Tuning Stick<\/a><\/p>\n

Room Treatment<\/h2>\n

R.T.F.S. SiRRAH (\u20ac249.90 per unit) (HFA Favorite)<\/a>
\nR.T.F.S. Big Block B (\u20ac284.90 per 100cm unit) (HFA Favorite)<\/a>
\nVicoustic VicTotem Ultra VMT (HFA Favorite)
\nSMT Diffuser (HFA Favorite)
\nArtNovion Douro W (HFA Favorite)
\nR.T.F.S. Carreau (\u20ac89.90 per unit) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nR.T.F.S. Stripe (\u20ac79.90 per segment) (HFA Favorite)<\/a>
\nR.T.F.S. Ceiling Vane (\u20ac425 per unit) (Highly Recommended)<\/a>
\nGiK 244 Broadband Bass Trap (approx \u20ac95 per unit)<\/a>
\nT.Akustik Spektrum D20 QRD Diffusor
\nAcoustic Module Tube Basstrap Premium
\nHofa QRD Diffusor<\/p>\n

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About the HFA ranking order<\/h3>\n

Since I started HFA, people have been asking about a “Bestenliste.” Popularized by the German magazine “Audio,” the Bestenliste is a ranking of the best-performing products. The difficulty with such lists is that I feel there are too many factors at play to declare any product THE best, let alone assign points. The audio hobby involves mixing and matching, and a drive to find the component that caters to a personal goal or is the perfect fit for a given situation. Especially if it has a strong character, that component may work synergistically in that context even if it performs less spectacularly in another system. Thus, the measure of success is relative and often subjective.<\/p>\n

The HFA ranking is a personal “Bestenliste” that reflects how well-liked the components are relative to one another, independent of retail price, based on my preferences. Thus, HFA Favorites and Highly Recommended items appear across all price classes. However, if a well-performing product is relatively expensive for its performance level, it may not receive a Highly Recommended award.<\/p>\n

Although I strive to be as objective as possible, my personal taste and system synergy will always play a role. Therefore, the list should be considered an inspirational guide, not a definitive ranking. This is why I always include perspective in my reviews and make several cross-comparisons with other components. This is also why I strongly recommend reading the in-depth review after consulting this list.<\/p>\n

What’s included in the list?<\/h3>\n

The list includes only components that have been tested in a controlled environment.<\/p>\n

Please note that this list is frequently updated to reflect the latest state of affairs and my most recent personal preferences. As I hear more products and gain new insights, the list order may change over time. Awards are valid for at least one year and may change. For instance, a product may change from “Favorite” to “Highly Recommended” if it is no longer part of the HFA inventory, or it may lose its award if the competition sufficiently overshadows it.<\/p>\n

Prices<\/h3>\n

The quoted prices are retail prices in Euros at the time of review. Some products do not have European price lists; in these cases, another currency is shown. Where tax is not included in the retail price, this is noted. Classics are available only second-hand and, therefore, do not have listed prices. Pricing information should be correct at the time of review. However, prices can change, and typos or mistakes can occur. Therefore, please consider the information in these overviews as a starter guide, not definitive information.<\/p>\n

About the Awards<\/h3>\n

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\n<\/em>An honorable award for those exceptional products that had such a profound impact that they made a lasting impression.<\/p>\n

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\nThe Best of the Best, the Cream of the Crop, the Dogs Bullocks. These are the products that, for me, define the state of the art.<\/p>\n

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\nHighly Recommended Products that have also been included in the HFA Associated Equipment inventory and are used as references.<\/p>\n

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\nThe most-loved products in each price category. Similar to HFA Favorites, except that they are not part of the HFA Associated Equipment inventory.<\/p>\n

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See Also<\/h3>\n

See the Associated Equipment<\/a> page for a complete overview of all the current HFA Reference equipment and accessories frequently used to perform reviews.<\/p>\n

For an in-depth overview of how the HFA systems developed over the years, see the HFA Audio Setup History<\/a> section.<\/p>\n

For snapshot summaries of the HFA Systems in a particular timeframe, see HFA Audio Setup Snapshots<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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