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 […]

June 28, 2015
Aavik U-300 - Integrated Amplifier!

The designer behind the Aavik U-300 is the Scandinavian designer from Raidho; Michael Borresen. It is an all in one amplifier with RIAA, D/A, Preamplifier and Power amplifier. The Aavik U-300 design is typical Scandinavian, with a simplistic functionality and a minimalistic look. The cover is made of anodized aluminum, which gives it a stunning matte black […]

June 28, 2015
Triangle Magellan Grand Concert - 24K Goldplated!

270K euro is the price tag on the 24K goldplated version of the Triangle Magellan Grand Concert!   Its structure comprises three distinct enclosures designed to ensure elimination of standing waves and vibration. The considerable weight of the loudspeaker (100 kg) required the development of the new exclusive Fixocal locking system, which locks the three […]

June 28, 2015
Gryphon's new integrated amplifier: Diablo 300

The new Diablo 300, based on Gryphons Diablo amplifier is not just an upgrade. The amplifier was revealed to Munich show and goes on sale around September, however, contains borrowed content from Pandora preamplifier, Mephisto power amplifier, and will be available with a DAC module and a RIAA board. The design is basically a fusion […]

June 27, 2015
TX-RZ800 and TX-RZ900 from Onkyo

For the first time we really see the collaboration between Onkyo and Pioneer, two new amplifiers from Onkyo, named TX-RZ800 and TX-RZ900. Compared to the earliere models from Onkyo, you can clearly see the better looking "Pioneer" look in the newer models. Both receivers will be equipped with THX Select 2 Plus certifcate. It will […]

June 25, 2015
Wireless high-end speaker from Goldmund!

Goldmund is introduction their new wireless speaker, and with price tag on $295,000 it is gonna hit your wallet hard. The Logos Anatta is a “wireless capable” speaker. It adapts to your needs in terms of system options.   If you wish for extreme simplicity, you can use the Anatta with the USB computer dongle […]

June 10, 2015
New amplifier from Marantz - Coming 2016

  Marantz showed off a prototype of the HD-AMP1, which is designwise the same as the DAC they released last year. Marantz told us that this is still in an early stage, and it will be released in januar/februar 2016.     Marantz HD-AMP1 has the same design as the HD-DAC1, but the cabinet is […]

June 9, 2015
New Melody Series from Marantz!

The Marantz M-CR510, which we reviewed, finaly got a successor. Marantz M-CR511 and Marantz M-CR611 is the name of the 2 new models in the Melody series. The blue light you see on the sides is possible to change into 3 different colours; Orange, Blue, White or off! Marantz Melody Media M-CR610's follower is the […]

June 8, 2015
Complete Dolby Atmos Package from Onkyo - Starting at €700

Latest thing from the Japanese based brand Onkyo, is a complete Dolby Atmos homecinema package starting as low as 700 pounds. Onkyo HT-S5805 is the name of the package, and is a 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos, with the atmos enabled front speakers from Onkyo. Besides Dolby Atmos, the package is packed with Bluetooth enabled receiver, HDCP 2.2 capable, […]

June 7, 2015
2015 AV-Lineup from Denon!

The new Denon AV lineup will consist of: DENON AVR-X520BT, 329€, no network, no HDMI-CEC. DENON AVR-X1200W, 549€, AirPlay, DLNA, Spotify Connect, 7x145watt@6ohm. Dolby Atmos 5.1.2, DTS:X DENON AVR-X2200W, 699€, AirPlay, DLNA, Spotify Connect, Upscaling upto 4K@30hz, Dolby Atmos 5.1.2, DTS:X DENON AVR-X3200W, 999€, AirPlay, DLNA, Spotify Connect, Upscaling upto 4K@60hz, Dolby Atmos 5.1.2, DTS:X DENON AVR-X4200W, 1499€, […]

June 3, 2015
New AV-Lineup from Marantz!

DTS:X ready receivers from Marantz! The new receiver line-up from Marantz is: Marantz SR7010 - Top model 11.2, with DTS:X, , Dolby Atmos, Auro 3D. £1399 Marantz SR6010 - DTS:X, Dolby Atmos 5.1.4 £899 Marantz SR5010 - DTS:X, Dolby Atmos 5.1.2. £749 Marantz NR1606 - DTS:X, Dolbt Aymos, 5.1.2. £559 Marantz NR1506 - Only 5.1, […]

May 28, 2015
Review: Hegel HD12 D/A converter

Hegel is now here with the HD12, the successor of the HD11. The pricetag has increased with 150€, but is stacked with alot of new features. Some of these is the support for DSD, special designet headphone output, display and a preamplifier build in. So for 150€ ekstra you get quite a lot. Build quality The […]

May 25, 2015
New amplifier from Micromega: M-One series

Munich show: Two new amplifiers from Micromega. The M-one series will come in two versions M-One 100 and M-one 150.  M-One 150 will be priced around 4000€ and M-one 100 will be priced around 3000€. The main difference between the two should be the power (100w, 8ohm @ M-One 100, and 150w, 8ohm @ M-One […]

May 25, 2015
Nime Audio Design Elite Two

    Yet another beautiful speaker from Italian Nime Audio design. The Elite Two was shown to the public at the Munich Show 2015. Not much info on the Elite Two besides the specifications yet, pricing is still unknown. Enclosure Type Woofer: Close box Woofer: 22 cm Hard Paper Cone Tweeter: 3 cm Ceramic Dome […]

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