Friday January 22, 2010 Innovative hi-fi: 47 Laboratory's Koma turntable
There’s a number of ways to ensure that the platter of a turntable rotates smoothly – carefully regulated motor (either belt or direct drive), heavy platter with a large moment of inertia, additional flywheels, etc. One of the more unusual methods is employed...
Wednesday January 20, 2010 Wadia know? The new 151 PowerDAC mini is here
Wadia's latest foray into the world of audiophile replay for portable music players.
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Thursday January 14, 2010 Luxman D-38u CD player
This stylish new player is the perfect partner for Luxman's SQ-38u valve integrated
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Epos' new £5,000 Encore 50 floorstander
After appearances at hi-fi shows last year, Epos’ imposing Encore 50 flagship loudspeaker has finally entered production and will go on sale in early February at £5,000. Making up the bulk of the 50kgs of the imposing 1.2m cabinet are the composite...
Wednesday December 23, 2009
Thursday December 17, 2009
Tuesday December 15, 2009 MP3? Make mine a 24/96 download
HDTracks offers high-resolution downloads as well as CD quality albums
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Beating about the Bush
By the end of the 1960s, vinyl sales worldwide had surpassed all expectations. Public libraries that included a vinyl department reported a dramatic rise in record loans, while the explosion in the pop music business fuelled sales of 45rpm singles. Music giant...
Sunday December 13, 2009 Christmas? Got it taped…
Another perfect gift for the audiophile who has almost everything
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Saturday December 12, 2009 For their ears only? Denon's high-end SACD/amp combo, Part 2
Denon have gone to great lengths to get the most from digital replay in the DCD-SX
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For their ears only? Denon's high-end SACD/amp combo, Part 1
Denon's PMA-SX 50 watt integrated costs a cool £5,000 in Japan
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Friday December 11, 2009 Retro hi-fi
Jon Marks continues his exploration of classic Japanese hi-fi in the latest issue of Hi-Fi Choice with a look back at early Pioneer CD players. And with nostalgia being increasingly popular in a time of downloads and iPods, our next blog entry promises a...
Sunday December 06, 2009 And now for something completely different...
For the audiophile who has almost everything
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