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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...
Keces S4 Preamplifier
Right off the bat, let’s get a pesky little question out of the way that keeps triggering hot debates among hi-fi fans: how do you actually pronounce “Keces”? The answer: with a soft “s” in the middle [kesəs]. But regardless...
Dynavector 20X2a moving coil cartridge
Few other pickup series are as popular as the 20 series from Dynavector. This is by no means simply because this cartridge family is so attainably priced – it has also won over music lovers all over the world with...
GGNTKT M3 active loudspeaker
Active, uncomplicated, customizable in design and a stylish problem solver to boot: The M3 from GGNTKT is a prime example of the advantages of active speakers – a speaker that tempts its listener to kick over the traces from time...
Axpona 2025 pre-show report
For the 16th time now,  America’s biggest hi-fi show opens its gates, hosted in the Schaumburg Convention Center in Chicago, Illinois. Not only is it going to be bigger than ever, it also boasts a brand new car audio showcase....
Analogtage 2024
Elisabeth Lohninger and band live at the Bauer Studios Ludwigsburg. He’s done it again. And since he’s done it for the third time now, it’s officially a tradition: Lehmannaudio boss Norbert Lehmann recently released another live-recorded jazz vinyl for the...
Dance, Pony, Dance
Ever since the Coronavirus era, I’ve been cycling to work every morning. Today, I’m no longer doing this to protect myself from viruses, but because I’m enjoying it. In hindsight, I’m asking myself what even made me squeeze into those...
Jazz Nutty, Tokyo
… and yet delightfully familial and homely. If Japan is already something of a parallel universe, then jazz kissas are a microcosm within a microcosm. In the “Jazz Nutty” I had a chance to learn how to get in tune...
Dal Sasso Big Band - "Three Quartets" Revisited
Bandleader and flutist Christophe Dal Sasso (56) is a brilliant arranger. His specialty is big band arrangements of jazz classics such as John Coltrane’s “A Love Supreme” or “Africa/Brass”. This time too, the Dal Sasso Big Band pays homage to...
Quincy Jones - Q's Jook Joint
You could say that Quincy Delight Jones Jr. was a kind of Mozart of the modern music world. A special genius, someone who achieved something unique in his field: one of the most important composers and producers of the past...
Sing a Song of Basie
Jon and Dave had hit a rough patch. There were hardly any jobs for them, no record deals, no money. Both were newly divorced – they shared a cheap apartment on Cornelia Street in downtown Manhattan, but they could barely...
Jean-Michel Jarre - 75 Years of Sonic Revolution
On August 24, 2024, Jean-Michel Jarre, one of the most influential architects of electronic music, turned 75. Throughout his career, Jean-Michel Jarre did more than just compose music; he created soundscapes, redefined the concert format and inspired generations of artists....
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....
Sigberg Saranna floorstanding active speaker
Sigberg Audio has announced the upcoming release of the Saranna, a true full-range floorstanding speaker designed to deliver exceptional sound quality with deep bass extension down to 20Hz in-room. The Sigberg Audio Saranna is a three-way, directivity-controlled active speaker that...
Ortofon MC 90X Cartridge
Ortofon has announced the release of the MC 90X, a reimagining of the highly regarded MC A90 cartridge, intent on setting new standards for precision and musicality. The Ortofon MC 90X stands out with its distinctive blue color scheme and...
FiiO FT7 planar magnetic headphone
FiiO presents ist new flagship FT7 headphone at The Bristol Show. FiiO introduces the FT7 – its new flagship planar magnetic headphone. Building on the success of the award-winning FT5 from 2023, the FT7 represents the pinnacle of FiiO’s engineering...