August 11, 2017
New Ortofon pickup: MC Windfeld Ti

The MC Windfeld Ti is a moving coil (MC) phono cartridge built into a new and improved cartridge body. Sharing obvious similarities with the high-end Cadenza Series, the central band of the MC Windfeld Ti body is made using a Selective Laser Melting (SLM) manufacturing technology, also used by Ortofon on the flagship MC Anna cartridge. The […]

August 11, 2017
Marantz SR8012

Brand new model from Marantz. For years Marantz's biggest surround receiver have been the 7xxx series. Now they are back with the 8xxx series; SR8012. It will be equipped with Denon's multiroom system HEOS. Marantz SR8012 will be an 11.2 receiver with the possibility of processing 13.2 (If you connect an external amplifier). 11x205watt in […]

August 2, 2017
Bryston BP-173 preamplifier

The BP-17³ offers expanded input/output options, including two pairs of XLR outputs and two pairs of RCA outputs, making it possible to connect a wide variety of equipment and accommodate numerous system configurations. An RCA tape loop lets users connect a line-level processor or recording device and one of the XLR output pairs can be […]

July 11, 2017
Audiolab 6000A and Audiolab 6000CD

New amplifier and CD transport from Audiolab. 6000A is the name of the new model from Audiolab. Equipped with 4 normal sets of analoge inputs, a MM input. Besides the analouge inputs there is also a USB input, COAX input and optical input. 2x80watt@8ohm. 6000CD is the new transport with only digital outputs. The price […]

July 2, 2017
Review: TIBO SmartAMP

                  We just got a hold on the TiBO SMART Amp. The first thing I noticed when I got it, it looked very similar to the 'Tangent Ampster BT' which I had in my daugthers rooms. The Tangent Ampster got a HiFi Choice recommended and got a 5 […]

April 28, 2017
New Densen B-250CAST - Ready for ChromeCast streaming.

The Densen B-250 has established itself as a reference preamplifier on the high end market over the years. Now Densen introduces the B-250CAST. Taking many of the innovations from the B-275 Super Leggera preamp, the B-250CAST offers a new level of performance from the renowned B-250. The B-250CAST is filled with advanced solutions, which all […]

March 20, 2017
Marantz SR5012/SR6012 - New surround receivers

The new lineup (SR5012 / SR6012) from Marantz features the multi room Denon HEOS. SR5012 and SR6012 will now become a part of the HEOS wireless multi-room music network that enables you to enjoy your favorite music anywhere and everywhere around your home. You can play music from your own music library, from online streaming […]

March 19, 2017
Atlantic Technology's innovative PBM2

Today’s flat screen TV’s look great - and keep getting thinner and thinner every year, but the problem is that they now have terrible sound quality. Now Atlantic Technology has a solution! Pair up our their new PBM2 Powered Bass Module with your choice of stereo speakers and you’re off and running. No fancy setup, no receiver required. Just […]

March 11, 2017
New Densen streamer: Densen CastAMP

Danish high end manufacturer Densen, now launches the first of a string of new products. Densens CAST AMP is the first Densen product to allow streaming, and doing so, by using Googles Cast Audio technology. This will allow for the use of Tidal, which has become the defacto standard for premium streaming, but it will […]

September 18, 2016
Audiolab M-ONE

Audiolab has annonced the release of the M-ONE compact integrated amplifier, taking Audiolab's DAC technology and adding pre/power amp circuitry, plus connectivy options including aptX bluetooth. Design wise the M-ONE is equal to the M-DAC+, and sports the same cabinet. M-ONE is able to handle 32/384kHz via USB. The USB input also offers support for […]

September 18, 2016
Updated Rega Planar 3

Replacing the multi award winning RP3 was never going to be an easy task. But now after two years of development, the all new Planar 3 is here following the biggest re-design in this iconic product's 40 year history. Every aspect of the turntable has been improved - ergonomics, usability and first and foremost, sonic […]

September 18, 2016
Wharfedale Diamond Active speakers

The Diamond Active Series from Wharfedale delivers wireless connectivity with a difference. Whilst not the first stereo speakers to offer integrated amplification and Bluetooth connectivity with compatible devices including smartphones, tablets and computers, their ‘True Wireless’ technology ensures greater flexibility than many similar designs says the company’s recent press release. The Diamond Active Series comprises two models: the […]

September 18, 2016
New MC pickups from Gold Note

Gold Note – the Italian High-End manufacturer based in Firenze – has announced the release of Donatello, the new MC cartridge available in two models: Donatello Gold (low output level) available at a MSRP of 950€ and Donatello Red (high output level) available at a MSRP of 650€. Gold Note is increasing its commitment with […]

September 18, 2016
Z-series from QUAD

Quad unveils its latest loudspeaker range, the first of many new products planned for 2016 in celebration of the British audio brand's 80th year. Like the S Series, which launched in 2015, the new Z Series combines advanced Kevlar bass and midrange drivers with a specially designed ribbon tweeter. The Z Series takes this fundamental […]

September 17, 2015
Elara - New speaker series from Triangle

Elara is, according to avhub.com.au, the name of the new series from french Triangle Elara 1, Elera 5 and Elera 7 should be the name of the speakers. "The flagship in the Elara line is the LN-07, which has two 165mm bass/midrange drivers and a 25mm soft dome tweeter. It is specified as having a frequency […]

September 14, 2015
Brand new McIntosh pre-amplifier!

  The C1100 preamplifier brings a new level of performance and luxury to McIntosh’s heralded preamplifier offerings – evidenced by its high level inputs having the lowest noise of any McIntosh preamplifier ever produced. It utilizes a two-chassis design where the control and power sections are completely separate from the audio section. Absolute isolation of […]

September 6, 2015
HiFi @ IFA 2015 - Part 2

A couple of pictures of the HiFi at the IFA 2015 Show in Berlin! Text will come later!                  

September 6, 2015
HiFi @ IFA 2015 - Part 1

  A couple of pictures of the HiFi at the IFA 2015 Show in Berlin! Text will come later!    

September 2, 2015
New integrated amplifier from Parasound: Halo 5

Four years in the making and with 34 years of experience and unrivalled reputation behind the company, Parasound’s new Halo Integrated amplifier/DAC had to be something special … and different to most other integrated amps on the market today.   The combination of highest quality components and the very latest technology result in a “superior” […]

September 2, 2015
Marantz M-CR611 - Hands on w. Pictures!

Marantz M-CR611 finally arrived. News? Packed with Spotify Connect, one extra opitcal & volume regulated analog out (pre-out) and a neat changeable light from the front. Hooked it up with the passive speakers, tried with the floorstanding speaker Triangle Esprit Gaia (Which I'm reviewing on the sidenote). It actually did an okay job driving the floorstanders, and compared to the M-CR610 it definitely […]

July 15, 2015
Marantz M-CR511 - First impressions

2 new models in Marantz's Melody series has arrived; M-CR511, which we already got on the test bench, and the new model M-CR611 with CDplayer. Was lucky to get my hands on one of the early M-CR511. Some changes compared to the MCR510 is; the logo is now inside and not letter plastered on the […]

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