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Crystal Cable Diamond Series
You can fill tomes with all the discussions about cable sound. Pragmatic purists insist that cables aren’t supposed to sound at all and therefore do not (or should not) have any influence on the sound of a setup. High-end users...
Axxess L3 floorstanding loudspeaker
In popular culture, Danes are said to place great value on honesty, but this is unquestionably true when it comes to the playback quality of the Axxess L3. Not forgetting that, to some extent at least, every audiophile creates their...
Moon 891 Network Player/DAC/Preamplifier
Does the moon shine brighter in the north? You could think it does in light of the new Moon North Collection that aims to impress ears of distinction with high-end sonic clarity. Mighty in more than just one way, the...
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...
Atlas of High-End Audio
High-end audio is more than just listening at the highest level. In the highest spheres of hi-fi, sound quality that pleases even the most critical ear is not an achievement, but merely a minimum requirement: every component is also a...
50 Years of Nubert
Start-ups have changed a lot over the years: where today resourceful hipsters peddle vegan bowls via subscription models, in the 1970s Günther Nubert pursued his passion for building loudspeakers in his parents’ basement. It quickly turned out that his creations...
Tech Talk: Amplifier Classes
Class D may be the future (i.e. the present), but classic AB circuits are still very much in high demand even in the hi-fi mainstream. Naturally, this invites exhaustive discussions about the technical and sonic pros and cons, but that’s...
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...
Enrico Rava Quartet
It was the cool jazz of Miles Davis that got him hooked on the trumpet. But when his own career really took off, Enrico Rava quickly became caught up in the maelstrom of European free jazz that was so popular...
Album Copycats: Slade/Armitage Shanks
Chas Chandler had gained fame as the bassist of Eric Burdon’s Animals. When the Animals broke up in 1966, he declared himself a freelance producer. It was Chandler who discovered the guitar prodigy Jimi Hendrix and provided him with two...
Audiophile Reissues from Blue Note and ECM
A comparative appraisal of the in-house audiophile reissues from Blue Note and ECM For some years now, audiophile vinyl reissues have been experiencing a real boom in the jazz sector. Audiophile reissues like “Tone Poet Vinyl” from Blue Note or...
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...
Ferrum Wandla Firmware Update 2.0.0
Ferrum Introduces Wandla 2.0.0 Firmware Update with New Streaming Control Technology Ferrum has announced the release of Wandla 2.0.0, a firmware update for its Wandla family of digital-to-analog converters (DACs), set to be showcased at the High End Munich 2025...
Estelon A-Series New Models
Estelon Expands A-Series with New Compact Loudspeakers and Subwoofer. Estonian loudspeaker manufacturer Estelon has announced three new additions to its A-Series lineup: the Aurelia, Aurelia Centre, and Aurus. The new models will be formally introduced during the High End Munich...
We Are Rewind WE-001 Edith cassette player
We Are Rewind Launches Edith Cassette Player, Citing Modern Twist on Retro Tech We Are Rewind has announced the release of its latest cassette player model, the WE-001 Edith, joining the company’s existing lineup that includes the Amy, Keith, and...
Stratton Acoustics Element 6 and 8 standmount speakers
Stratton Acoustics Introduces Compact High-End Loudspeakers at Axpona 2025. British loudspeaker manufacturer Stratton Acoustics has expanded its Element Series with the launch of two new models, the Element 6 and Element 8. The announcement was made during the Axpona 2025...