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Unison Research Sinfonia LE Anniversary tube amplifier
The Anniversary edition of the Unison Research Sinfonia isn’t just a masterpiece of Italian design—it also happens to have quite a bit in common with the legendary Riva boats. Both are powered by eight cylinders, which unleash their energy from...
Mutec REF10 Nano Master Clock
The clock is one of the final blank spots on the hi-fi map: we know it exists, and we know it helps. But it remains a mystery to most users just how exactly a clock sets the rhythm, and how...
iFi iDSD Valkyrie
iFi Audio pursues a clear philosophy: music should come across as authentically as possible, without any sound-distorting interventions. Founded as a sister company of Abbingdon Music Research (AMR), the brand focuses on innovative, often mobile technologies that appeal to audiophile...
Marten Parker Quintet floorstanding loudspeaker
Leif Marten Olofsson simmers loudspeaker concepts down to be as simple as possible, only to then laying it on thick with decadent material use. The result is loudspeakers that initially come across as visually and sonically massive, then wow you...
AXPONA 2025 Chicago
Every April, the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center – some 40 minutes northwest of Chicago –transforms into a place where music isn’t merely heard, but lived. This is where the international world of high-end audio enthusiasts meets for AXPONA – Audio...
When a Curve is the Straightest Path
Why music lovers prefer exciting curves over austere straights. You probably guessed it: I’m not talking about the final bend of a race track. What I’m talking about is the wishful thinking of many audiophiles as to how loud which...
Slinky Vagabond - The Eternal Return
The name of the band is Slinky Vagabond. The new album is The Eternal Return. Slinky Vagabond: Bowie Replicants originally appeared in Wayne Robins’ Substack and is used here by permission. Formerly a teacher at St. John’s University in Queens, New York,...
Florida Audio Expo 2025 Part One
I’m writing this after coming back from Florida Audio Expo 2025 (and a few days off) on a drop-dead deadline, so my full report will have to wait until the next issue. But I wanted to fire off some first impressions of...
Teatro Colón, Buenos Aires
For Wilhelm Furtwängler, the matter was clear. He considered the Teatro Colón, which opened in 1908, to be the most beautiful and best opera house in the world. The modern traveler will be very likely to agree: as you stroll...
Vinyl Corner - Japanese Pressings
Japanese pressings have long been more than just an insider tip among audiophile vinyl lovers. High time to take a closer look at this phenomenon. Who hasn’t seen them at trade fairs or at their trusted second-hand dealer? LPs, mostly...
Focus - The Hamburger Concerto
“Hamburger Concerto” – the title is of course reminiscent of Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos. But why “Hamburg” of all places? Is it because the “St. Anton Chorale” quoted in the title track was made famous primarily by Hamburg boy Johannes Brahms?...
Toshio Hosokawa - Orchestral Works 4
He came to Europe in 1976 and studied in Berlin and Freiburg. Ever since, Toshio Hosokawa has maintained close ties with Germany – commissions for his new orchestral works have also come from Hamburg, Essen and Bamberg. Sakura from 2021,...
Innuos Stream Series
Innuos Launches New Stream Series at AXPONA 2025 with Stream1 and Stream3 Innuos marked a significant expansion of its product lineup at this year’s AXPONA 2025 with the official launch of its new Stream Series, unveiling two new high-fidelity music...
Gold Note Diana II
Gold Note Unveils Diana II: Italian Design Meets Audiophile Performance. Gold Note introduces the Diana II, the latest addition to its innovative loudspeaker line, designed to deliver high-end audio in a compact, modular form. With a focus on refined craftsmanship...
FiiO FX17 In-Ear Monitor
FiiO Unveils FX17 Flagship In-Ear Monitor Headphones. Following the launch of the FT7 flagship over-ear headphones, FiiO introduces its latest innovation: the FX17 in-ear monitors, a culmination of 18 years of development. Featuring three distinct driver technologies, the FX17 represents...
Gold Note Diana I bookshelf loudspeaker
Gold Note introduces the Diana line, a groundbreaking approach to loudspeaker design that transcends conventional audio solutions. The Gold Note Diana I and Diana II bookshelf loudspeakers combine an innovative design with carefully selected materials to deliver exceptional sound quality....