Tuner Arcam T32
m has a solid history both analogue (FM/AM) and digital. So that it is no surprise to learn of a fresh accession to the scope, but what is fascinating about the T32 is it features iPod integration, via rLead. Is not this an unusual thing to assemble you might inquire? But on the other hand, why not?...
m has a solid history both analogue (FM/AM) and digital. So that it is no surprise to learn of a fresh accession to the scope, but what is fascinating about the T32 is it features iPod integration, via rLead. Is not this an unusual thing to assemble you might inquire? But on the other hand, why not?...
Amplifier Arcam A28
The Arcam FMJ A28 principle of operation is recognizable enough, with the large knob used individually and to adjust menu and volume settings-labelled buttons call up a couple more functions and to choose inputs. Using electronic input signal- switching and volume control has empowered Arcam to offer...
The Arcam FMJ A28 principle of operation is recognizable enough, with the large knob used individually and to adjust menu and volume settings-labelled buttons call up a couple more functions and to choose inputs. Using electronic input signal- switching and volume control has empowered Arcam to offer...
Bookshelf speakers Monitor Audio Silver 2
Following a conservative start to loudspeaker production, with metal dome tweeters - and then gold domes - Monitor Audio was pushing the envelope by the eighties along with the Silver 2 features merely this in a normal 25mm size. In addition, it has a metal-coned mid/ bass unit, which can be not extraordinarily...
Following a conservative start to loudspeaker production, with metal dome tweeters - and then gold domes - Monitor Audio was pushing the envelope by the eighties along with the Silver 2 features merely this in a normal 25mm size. In addition, it has a metal-coned mid/ bass unit, which can be not extraordinarily...
DAC NAD D1050
New Acoustic Dimension, as the company used to call itself, has made quite a splash with a wide selection of affordable electronic equipment set right into a new form factor by industrial designer David Farrage, who has also done NAD's VISO I loudspeaker dock, among other things. Like its partnering...
New Acoustic Dimension, as the company used to call itself, has made quite a splash with a wide selection of affordable electronic equipment set right into a new form factor by industrial designer David Farrage, who has also done NAD's VISO I loudspeaker dock, among other things. Like its partnering...
Bookshelf speakers Monitor Audio Silver 1
Just a little fuller than many competitions, it is almost as if the Silver 1 has been working out in the gym and power eating at the same time - because it includes a bigger mid/bass unit than you might expect, given its height, and that is. Fitting a 150mm driver where you'd usually expect something...
Just a little fuller than many competitions, it is almost as if the Silver 1 has been working out in the gym and power eating at the same time - because it includes a bigger mid/bass unit than you might expect, given its height, and that is. Fitting a 150mm driver where you'd usually expect something...
Bookshelf speakers KEF LS50
Popular, the LS50 gets off to a fantastic start thanks to its fairly wonderful appearances. This might just be the exception to the rule, although there aren't that many standmount loudspeakers around that will probably appease partners that are averse to having hi-fi around the dwelling. The cabinet...
Popular, the LS50 gets off to a fantastic start thanks to its fairly wonderful appearances. This might just be the exception to the rule, although there aren't that many standmount loudspeakers around that will probably appease partners that are averse to having hi-fi around the dwelling. The cabinet...
Floor standing speakers KEF XQ30
The XQ range remains fairly high up an impressively big number of home cinema and hifi speaker systems. The smaller this £1,500 XQ30 of two floorstanders, is a streamlined and appealing layout, based around a recent development of KEF's proprietary Uni-Q driver. The 130mm Uni-Q driver is a 'coincident'...
The XQ range remains fairly high up an impressively big number of home cinema and hifi speaker systems. The smaller this £1,500 XQ30 of two floorstanders, is a streamlined and appealing layout, based around a recent development of KEF's proprietary Uni-Q driver. The 130mm Uni-Q driver is a 'coincident'...
Bookshelf speakers B&W PM1
Bowers & Wilkins' PM1 is an ultra-streamlined audiophile layout including DNA from 800 Series models and the brand's high end Nautilus. Its enclosure is very strong, using the organization 's complex 'Matrix' grid of interlocking internal panels for rigidity and strength. In the PM1 additional...
Bowers & Wilkins' PM1 is an ultra-streamlined audiophile layout including DNA from 800 Series models and the brand's high end Nautilus. Its enclosure is very strong, using the organization 's complex 'Matrix' grid of interlocking internal panels for rigidity and strength. In the PM1 additional...
Network player Pioneer N-30
Pioneer has two network players this budget-priced N-30 and the better - featured N-50 (£499) that was in our group test last summer. Quite right too, as its only failing (in our book, composed for hifi enthusiasts who are dedicated music lovers) was its dearth of gapless playback capability. It...
Pioneer has two network players this budget-priced N-30 and the better - featured N-50 (£499) that was in our group test last summer. Quite right too, as its only failing (in our book, composed for hifi enthusiasts who are dedicated music lovers) was its dearth of gapless playback capability. It...
Network player Cambridge Audio Stream Magic 6
Cambridge has released two new DACs this year: the GBP200 DacMagic 100 and GBP350 DacMagic Plus. This brand-new Stream Magic 6 joins a network player with all the audiophile top features of the DacMagic Plus - so under its bonnet are double Wolfson WM8740 DACs executed in dual differential configuration...
Cambridge has released two new DACs this year: the GBP200 DacMagic 100 and GBP350 DacMagic Plus. This brand-new Stream Magic 6 joins a network player with all the audiophile top features of the DacMagic Plus - so under its bonnet are double Wolfson WM8740 DACs executed in dual differential configuration...
Network player Denon DNP-720AE
This economical component from Denon is actually an AM/FM (RDS) radio tuner to associate the firm's different CD players and amplifiers in its 'AE' range. Compatibility with Napster and Last.fm subscription services are included too. Connection to a home network may be via Wi-Fi as well if convenience...
This economical component from Denon is actually an AM/FM (RDS) radio tuner to associate the firm's different CD players and amplifiers in its 'AE' range. Compatibility with Napster and Last.fm subscription services are included too. Connection to a home network may be via Wi-Fi as well if convenience...
Amplifier Copland CTA-506
History, they had supposed, was linear and thermionic valves would certainly be well and actually part of it... Not thus, it appears. As phonograph record has shown us, it is difficult to help keep a great technology down, and valves have at least something to offer in terms of the job of amplifying...
History, they had supposed, was linear and thermionic valves would certainly be well and actually part of it... Not thus, it appears. As phonograph record has shown us, it is difficult to help keep a great technology down, and valves have at least something to offer in terms of the job of amplifying...
DAC Rega DAC
Those assembling a library of hi res digital downloads should buy hires able USB-to-S/PDIF converter (or make use of a computer with a proper soundcard) to take complete benefit of the possibility of the Rega DAC. The DAC uses PLL that have their very own dedicated power supplies and a Wolfson digital...
Those assembling a library of hi res digital downloads should buy hires able USB-to-S/PDIF converter (or make use of a computer with a proper soundcard) to take complete benefit of the possibility of the Rega DAC. The DAC uses PLL that have their very own dedicated power supplies and a Wolfson digital...
DAC Cambridge Audio DacMagic 100
It is barely been a secret in hi fi groups that Cambridge Audio was due to replace its value DacMagic D-to-A converter that is remarkable. Giant-killer though it was - it even boasted balanced outputs - its USB input signal was limited to 16-bit/48kHz. Cambridge has created two new models this year....
It is barely been a secret in hi fi groups that Cambridge Audio was due to replace its value DacMagic D-to-A converter that is remarkable. Giant-killer though it was - it even boasted balanced outputs - its USB input signal was limited to 16-bit/48kHz. Cambridge has created two new models this year....
Floor standing speakers Epos Epic 5
If you have been a hifi enthusiast for years that are satisfactory to remember the first loudspeakers presented by Epos Acoustics in the early 1980s you will concur the decorative design of the 'budget' floorstander is reminiscent of the marque that is original. The enclosure of the Epic 5 is formed...
If you have been a hifi enthusiast for years that are satisfactory to remember the first loudspeakers presented by Epos Acoustics in the early 1980s you will concur the decorative design of the 'budget' floorstander is reminiscent of the marque that is original. The enclosure of the Epic 5 is formed...
Floor standing speakers Spendor A3
As with Spendor's bigger versions in its A Series lineup, the A3 seems pretty nondescript as a result of its simple rectangular sharp-edged cupboard. Perfect for little listening spaces and extremely compact, the A3 stands only 75cm tall on a black built-in plinth which has steel stabiliser inserts...
As with Spendor's bigger versions in its A Series lineup, the A3 seems pretty nondescript as a result of its simple rectangular sharp-edged cupboard. Perfect for little listening spaces and extremely compact, the A3 stands only 75cm tall on a black built-in plinth which has steel stabiliser inserts...
Floor standing speakers Monitor Audio Gold GX200
All the 'GX' loudspeakers in the Gold Series of the Essex business use a version of its own ribbon tweeter that is bespoke developed because of its main Platinum Collection versions. Its motorists are made by monitor Audio from an alloy called CCAM: Ceramic-Coated Aluminium/Magnesium. The sandwich...
All the 'GX' loudspeakers in the Gold Series of the Essex business use a version of its own ribbon tweeter that is bespoke developed because of its main Platinum Collection versions. Its motorists are made by monitor Audio from an alloy called CCAM: Ceramic-Coated Aluminium/Magnesium. The sandwich...
DAC Arcam D33
High resolution sound is coming closer to really being a significant section of day to day listening. The catalogs are growing on a regular basis although the selection of stuff is not a patch on what's accessible. Together with the escalation in selection has come an explosion of DACs competent to take...
High resolution sound is coming closer to really being a significant section of day to day listening. The catalogs are growing on a regular basis although the selection of stuff is not a patch on what's accessible. Together with the escalation in selection has come an explosion of DACs competent to take...
Floor standing speakers Audiovector Si3 Super
Based in Copenhagen, the handsomely sculpted loudspeakers of Audiovector are made in collaboration with industrial designer Lars Mathiesen. Ever because the first model that was Trapex of the company, it has maintained a doctrine of upgradeability, to prevent waste and preserve customer loyalty. One...
Based in Copenhagen, the handsomely sculpted loudspeakers of Audiovector are made in collaboration with industrial designer Lars Mathiesen. Ever because the first model that was Trapex of the company, it has maintained a doctrine of upgradeability, to prevent waste and preserve customer loyalty. One...
Network player Naim ND5 XS
Naim Audio has a variety to satisfy various demands and distinct budgets. It is a DAC along with a network audio player, with three S/PDIF inputs for linking other digital sources, an S/PDIF (BNC) output signal as well as a single-ended analogue output signal on Naim's standard DIN connector as well...
Naim Audio has a variety to satisfy various demands and distinct budgets. It is a DAC along with a network audio player, with three S/PDIF inputs for linking other digital sources, an S/PDIF (BNC) output signal as well as a single-ended analogue output signal on Naim's standard DIN connector as well...