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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...
Stromtank S2500 Quantum
The folks at Stromtank don’t do half measures. Is the grid power jittery? Where others use filters, the Berlin-based engineers are maximalists: tabula rasa. Scrap the old, and create something new and better in its place. Let’s see just how...
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...
Ported and Sealed Box Loudspeakers
A bass reflex port comes surprisingly close to the “free lunch” that we all know doesn’t exist in engineering: simply drill a hole in the cabinet and lo and behold! The speaker digs deeper. Of course, it’s not quite that...
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....
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...
Heritage Audio O.H.M. Amp
Heritage Audio Introduces O.H.M Amp: The World’s First Impedance Headphone-Matching Amplifier for Studios and Audiophiles. Heritage Audio, a developer of vintage-inspired recording equipment, announces the release of the O.H.M Amp, the world’s first impedance headphone-matching amplifier, designed to optimize the...
Chord PhonoARAY
Chord Company, celebrating 40 years of UK manufacturing (1985–2025), has introduced the PhonoARAY, a high-performance earthing system designed to enhance turntable performance by reducing interference and improving signal integrity. The Chord PhonoARAY is an advanced standalone filtering solution that allows...