OH REALLY? The 12 Most Significant Loudspeakers of All Time

Robert Harley writes: For this special loudspeaker-focus issue, I asked our most senior contributors to each name the twelve loudspeakers that had the greatest impact on high-end audio. These are the speakers that introduced a new technology, changed the market, influenced future designs, or revealed some previously unheard aspect of sound quality. Although each writer […]

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CHORD ELECTRONICS: New firmware for the 2go streamer/server is released

Chord Electronics has released new firmware for the company’s 2go streamer/server, a device that directly connects to both the Hugo 2 DAC/headphone amp and the forthcoming 2yu network bridge, to bring music streaming to audio systems. The firmware rollout introduces new radio-listening features, SD card album playback and improved stability, and follows the release (13th […]

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MICHELL ENGINEERING: Orbe SE test review

HiFi Choice writes:  We are delighted to announce that the Orbe SE has won the recent group test in the January edition of the UK’s HiFi Choice Magazine.  Although the competition was fierce, the Orbe SE (fitted with Techno Arm “A“) beat off the competition to take the coveted Grouptest Winner badge. MORE PLEASE VISIT OUR […]

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MICHELL ENGINEERING: GyroDec SE Mk. II turntable test review

  Brad Morrical writes ….. “Once you hear the GyroDec SE Mk.II (or rather, don’t hear it), you know it’s going to be in your system for the long haul. With a naturally balanced cartridge, I have not heard reproduced music sounding closer to live than through the GyroDec. I don’t see the need to […]

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VALUE: What value should be placed on the absence of UK servicing when considering a brand?

First published in 2011 Howard Popeck writes: Mail-order bride anyone? All purchases, from cars to mail-order brides carry a risk. Audiophile gear is no exception. However there are unavoidable and avoidable risks when it comes to imported equipment. This article seeks to shed light on an unacceptable risk in the hope that readers are alerted […]

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EAR Yoshino preamps?

Hey folks. I’m debating adding a preamp into my system, which currently comprises an modified Audiolab MDAC (which needs a repair, pending), some sources and a pair of active speakers. Whilst the MDAC does a sterling job with audio, it doesn’t allow me to connect any analogue inputs and I have often wondered if a […]

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ONIX: DNA-50: Vinyl/Media, with direct signal perfection and sound

They tell us: Solid aluminium case with no air vents World’s thinnest amplifier Traditional power supply 100% made in the UK 100W RMS, both channels driven Beautiful design UK RRP (inc. VAT): 1980.00 GBP Two outputs: one active with the power state of the unit and one active at all times, enabling multi-room use while […]

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ALPHASON: What happened?

Apparently … Made the HR100S and HR100s MCS arms in the late 80’s early 90’s, it’s a medium compliance unit featuring a ultra rigid design machined from titanium right from the bearing to headshell as a one piece, features a ceramic gimbal bearings and was designed by Mike Knowles, the Xenon was a slightly cheaper […]

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VINTAGE: Who made the best vintage audio?

What’s your opinion SANSUI – the Big G SERIES receivers are UNTOUCHABLE!!!! Their Amps ar sooo powerful!! My AS 300 speakers are the best sansui’s, though not nearly the most powerful, I’ve heard. I hope to pick up a CA 2000 and a BA 2000 tomorrow. Amp and Pre. I sold all but my G […]

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ROKSAN: Their TR-5 S2 What they said ….. at the time

They say ….. The TR-5 S2 focuses around a new crossover and an improved internal layout. The crossover uses improved and modified electrical components and large low-impedance air core voice-coils on a double-sided PCB. Meanwhile, the cabinet internals have been re-designed and feature a high-absorption internal damping material. The TR-5 S2 retains the same drivers […]

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NAIM AUDIO FOR SALE

THE PUBLISHERS DO NOT VOUCH FOR ANY CONTENTS HERE.THE LISTING YOU ARE ABOUT TO VISIT MAY BE A SCAM. PLEASE BE CAREFUL —//— 5 DIN NAIM CABLE … https://www.hifionline.cz/hifibazar/prodam/kabely/naim/5-din-kabel-naim/ ALLAE … https://www.hifi-forsale.co.uk/moreinfo.php?prod_title=Naim_Allae&p=speaker&prod_id=104853&offset= ALLAE … https://www.hifi-forsale.co.uk/moreinfo.php?prod_title=naim_naim_allae&p=speaker&prod_id=95854&offset= ANAC 252 PRE AMPLIFIER … https://www.hifionline.cz/hifibazar/prodam/zesilovace/naim-audio/naim-audio-nac-252-pre-amplifier/ AUDIO NAIM … https://usato.audiograffiti.com/annunci/amplificatori-integrati/32578/ AUDIO XPS DR STREAMER NETWORK PLAYER … https://usato.audiograffiti.com/annunci/streamer-network-player/303015/ BURNDY … […]

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SPENDOR VINTAGE AUDIO FOR SALE

FIRST … Please read the important statement at the foot of this page. Thank you. —//— 15/1 PROF … https://www.audioweb.ro/boxe-spendor-151-prof/?refsource=hifishark 2.2 … https://allegrolokalnie.pl/oferta/spendor-22-poprzednik-23 2/3 CLASSIC … https://www.audioweb.ro/boxe-spendor-23-classic/?refsource=hifishark 200 … https://www.stereonet.com/forums/topic/559785-spendor-classic-200-speakers/ 200 … https://www.subito.it/audio-video/diffusori-spendor-classic-200-nuovi-in-garanzia-roma-359875949.htm 2030 DIFFUSERS … https://www.subito.it/audio-video/spendor-2030-diffusori-bergamo-437151276.htm 2040 TOWER SPEAKERS 2008( ISH) GRAY … https://reverb.com/item/36030345-spendor-2040-tower-speakers-2008-ish-gray?gspk=SGlmaXNoYXJrLVJldmVyYg%3D%3D&utm_campaign=Hifishark-Reverb&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=partnerstack-legacy 3/5 … https://www.hifi-forsale.co.uk/moreinfo.php? 75/1 PASSIVE … https://www.cjm-audio.de/lautsprecher/spendor/#cc-m-product-12238405012 77-10L … https://www.dba.dk/quad–spendor/id-1072985843/ […]

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CHORD COMPANY: News

Noise-reducing PowerARAYs leave more space for music Chord Company has launched two new noise- suppression devices which have been painstakingly designed to reduce the amount of noise entering hi-fi systems, leaving more space for the music. The next-generation PowerARAY and PowerARAY Professional devices expand Chord Company’s range of expertly designed power products, which draws on the A/V cable specialist’s […]

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Computer Audio Design Ups The ‘Less Noise, More Music’ Ante With Two New Digital Interconnects: The CAD USB Cable I & II

We are told …. In the world of analogue audio, there’s little doubt that a system’s sonic performance can be markedly constrained or improved by the quality of its various cables. But when it comes to digital audio, could there be even more to play for? Computer Audio Design’s (CAD) Scott Berry believes so, and […]

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FM RADIO: Roberts R100 The radio star isn’t dead yet, and the R100 is a sensible choice of radio

What Hi-Fi report: At first glance, the Roberts R100 doesn’t look like your average radio. There are no dials for tuning or adjusting the volume for starters – it has been designed to look more like a wireless speaker that’s been augmented with a screen and aerial. There are navigation buttons on the right hand side […]

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GRAHAM SLEE: Solo headphone amplifier – test review by Christopher Breunig

  In December 2004, UK distributor HiAudio sent me a sample of Graham Slee’s Solo headphone amplifier for review in Hi-Fi News. The copy I submitted to Steve Harris coincided with his replacement as editor by Steve Fairclough – after several reminders it became apparent to me that he had no intention of publishing the […]

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