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Devialet Astra Streaming Amplifier
Staying true to itself while pushing progress to the very limit: Devialet pulls off this impressive feat with its iconic integrated amplifiers. Coup de Cœur: That’s French, an expression for falling in love on the spur of the moment. Not...
Auer Acoustics Versura V4 floorstanding loudspeaker
And suddenly, there they were: two gloriously deep-crimson loudspeakers from a manufacturer that’s only a few years old – yet already feels like an established heavyweight. Where did they come from? How did they manage this launch? And most importantly...
Mavis M90 hybrid integrated amplifier
The “Tube MOSFET Transformer” M90 from Mavis Lab doesn’t simply turn electricity into music – it transports emotions. This is a trait often attributed to tube amplifiers, but at the same time, their low wattage limits the choice of suitable...
Picture Book Bunker
A Picturebook Bunker Mr. M houses a pair of Tidal Audio La Assoluta along with slumbering dragons and other rare species in a high-end terrarium. Mr. M discovered his love for music when he was a teenager. In the early...
Tech Talk: Output Transformers
The output transformer is one of the central components in an amplifier – going by mass alone, unquestionably the main one. Tomasz Lachowski of Toroidy helps us understand what exactly it does, how it does it, and whether there are...
Marten company visit
When it’s cold and foggy outside, Sweden doesn’t seem like the ideal place to escape to. But while the weather didn’t change much between Munich and Göteborg, things became clear as clear can be in the warm listening room at...
Luxman D-05u
As is so often the case with brands that are now industry mainstays, Luxman’s beginnings were modest – yet even then, they showed foresight and a willingness to break new ground. The story of Luxman began in 1925, when the...
Vinyl Corner: Early Music on New Vinyl
Two impressive reissues demonstrate just how vibrant medieval and Renaissance music can sound. When people in the classical music world speak of “early music,” they are generally referring to works composed before 1600 – medieval chants, Renaissance songs, early vocal...
Album Copycats: Led Zeppelin versus The Song Retains the Name
Album Copycats: Led Zeppelin versus The Song Retains the Name The good news: It was the last major airship accident. On May 6, 1937, the zeppelin LZ 129 “Hindenburg” reached its destination in Lakehurst, south of New York. For the...
Queen - A Night at the Opera. Celebrating 50 Years of album classics
Queen were broke – despite an album that reached number two in the UK (Sheer Heart Attack) and despite sold-out concerts across Europe and Japan. Clearly, their management had failed spectacularly. So they found a new manager (John Reid, who...
Professor P.'s Rhythm & Soul Revue 81
The Professor heads for the sun, ears burning – on account of new releases by The Delines, Bruit ≤, Thorbjørn Risager & The Black Tornado, Philipp Fankhauser, and Moritz von Eschersheim. It was one of the first warm days of...
Métronome Le DAC 3
Métronome introduces Le DAC 3 with expanded high-resolution audio support and optional streaming capability. French high-end audio manufacturer Métronome has announced the Le DAC 3, a new digital-to-analog converter positioned as the latest evolution in its component lineup. According to...
Aavik R-x88 phono preamps
With the new Aavik R-x88 series, Audio Group Denmark introduces new phono preamplifiers for moving-coil (MC) and optical cartridges. Danish manufacturer Aavik expands its portfolio of high-end phono preamplifiers with the new R-x88 series. According to the company, the R-188,...
Xavian Unica bookshelf loudspeaker
Xavian introduces Unica, an affordable loudspeaker with a real-wood enclosure designed to work well in bookshelves and on desktops. Czech loudspeaker manufacturer Xavian has announced the Unica, a new entry-level model in its Natura series. According to the company, the...
Chord Mojo 2 Update
Chord Electronics updates Mojo 2, now offering a 4.4 mm Pentaconn output and USB-C charging function. The Chord Electronics Mojo 2 mobile DAC and headphone amplifier has received an important update. The compact device has been given two key upgrades...