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Dr. Feickert Analogue Straight-10
These days, it’s almost expected that every turntable manufacturer includes a tonearm in their product lineup. However, these offerings often fall well north of €2,000. Dr. Feickert Analogue is here to prove that doesn’t have to be the case. Ever...
Chord Ultima Integrated
For years now, compact high-end components have shaped the image of British manufacturer Chord Electronics. Do they even still build classic high-end amplifiers over there? Oh yes – they most certainly do. “Ultima” sounds imposing. And yet, almost contradictorily, the...
Monitor Audio Bronze 300 7G
The curtain rises on Monitor Audio’s new Bronze 300 7G! Monitor Audio has been manufacturing loudspeakers for over five decades now – and it shows. Not in terms of nostalgic looks or trusty old technologies, but in how confidently unassuming...
1877 Phono Zavfino ZV11x Granite
As some five years have passed since we introduced the Zavfino Copperhead X with the Aeshna tonearm, it seems about time to take a closer look at the flagship product of the Canadian manufacturer. Based in Truro, Nova Scotia, 1877...
La, la, la - Beware the Earworm
I’ve been to a Pokey LaFarge concert recently. If you don’t know him, this free-spirited country swing rock’n’roll musician from Chicago and probably also the most cheerfullest band leader of our times – off you go to the closest record...
Revox Company Visit
We had the opportunity to visit the Revox factory in Villingen, where we had a look at the legendary brands rich history and future. A History Lesson Our “Visiting Revox” documentary began with Marketing Director Jürgen Imandt giving us a...
Canor Company Visit
Canor has built a solid reputation for offering “top-tier high-end gear at reasonable prices.” What’s less well-known is that the company, based in Prešov, Slovakia, also designs and manufactures components for many other brands. But since a true gentleman enjoys...
TechTalk - Balanced and Single-Ended Audio
XLR cables will give your precious setup a professional look – but do they really offer any sonic benefits? And what exactly is being balanced here? We provide the answers. Single-Ended and Balanced Audio is one of the many fairly...
Audionautes Audiophile Reissues
The label AudioNautes proves that outstanding sound quality and high-end presentation can thrive even in the niches of the reissue market. Alongside major players in the audiophile reissue world like MFSL or Acoustic Sounds, there exists a remarkable number of...
The Manhattan Transfer
The first attempt had fallen flat. Back in 1969, Tim Hauser (1941–2014) had already led a five-member vocal group also called The Manhattan Transfer. But their debut album (Jukin’) got little attention, and Capitol Records soon dropped them. Hauser turned...
The Djent Phenomenon
When music approaches maximum complexity, vocal melodies just get in the way. Thankfully, djent – a highly technical offshoot of progressive metal – also produces purely instrumental albums. There’s a rhetorical figure of speech that dates back to ancient Rome,...
Auditorio Nacional de Música Madrid
Culture can be ruined by austerity measures, as Berlin is currently demonstrating. A visionless senator for culture is scrambling to fulfill the state government’s austerity plans, failing to develop any real concepts that could serve both the strained budget and...
Crosley C65 turntable
Crosley introduces the C65 record player with an internal 50 Watt amp. Passive speakers included in the package. Crosley has announced the launch of the C65, a new belt-drive record player system designed to combine retro-inspired styling with modern audio...
My Lyngdorf and My Steinway apps
More Convenience and Functionality via Smartphone and Tablet. Lyngdorf Audio and Steinway Lyngdorf have completely redesigned their control apps for iOS and Android. The new My Lyngdorf and My Steinway Lyngdorf apps offer, according to the manufacturer, an even more...
FiiO QX13 pocket DAC
FiiO Launches QX13 Portable DAC, Claims Desktop-Level Performance in Pocket-Sized Format. FiiO has announced the release of its latest portable digital-to-analog converter (DAC) and headphone amplifier, the QX13, positioning it as a high-performance, compact solution for high-resolution audio playback across...
Ikarao Smart Speaker Trio
Ikarao Launches Three Android 13-Based Smart Speakers Break X1, Break X2, and Shell S1 with Built-In Karaoke Features. Audio technology brand Ikarao has announced a new smart speaker trio for 2025: the three new models Break X1, Break X2, and...