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Axess Forté 3
“Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” – Arthur C. Clarke What the British sci-fi author postulated more than 60 years ago in his essay collection Profiles of the Future manifests itself to us today with almost comic regularity....
Fezz Gratia Evo Prestige Mk2
From the world of painting, we all know the term Impressionism: bright colors, shimmering light, and fleeting moments are typical traits of this style – in other words, it’s about the atmospheric portrayal of transitory impressions. To say this upfront:...
Epos ES-28N
Three ways, many ideas, no compromise. Malicious voices occasionally claim that loudspeaker design doesn’t hold any surprises anymore, let alone noteworthy innovations. They say that at best we may see new materials or some digital improvement in development, but otherwise...
40 Years of WBT
Sometimes it takes someone willing to give their full attention to things that most people overlook. Even during his student years, hobby DJ Wolfgang B. Thörner cared deeply about having good equipment. Yet among all the high-quality components, he quickly...
Visit to Villa Fonica
Commit these terms to memory – and feel free to add your own. Should you ever take a detour to Fonica’s German distributor in Salzwedel, you’ll need this kind of vocabulary. By the bucketful. My own “Tour de Fonica,” however,...
Planar Drivers
While dynamic drivers dominate the market, there’s a lot to be said for planar drivers as well. We should note, however, that planar drivers are not all made equal. So, what exactly is a ribbon, for instance? What’s the difference...
Who is Who Transrotor Jochen und Dirk Räke
Jochen and Dirk Räke – two generations of “Made in Germany”. Although they’ve become a rare breed, it’s still possible to find small, family businesses that punch well above their weight on the global market. One of the primary reasons...
Emerson, Lake & Palmer - Karn Evil 9
Brain Salad Surgery, the fourth studio album by the supergroup Emerson, Lake & Palmer (ELP), was released in 1973 after an extensive touring period. The band felt they were at the peak of their creativity: “I thought the album was...
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Musicals (originally called “musical comedies”) were the stuff that originally made Broadway great. But by the late 1960s – the heyday of psychedelic rock and hippie culture – musicals seemed hopelessly outdated. The salvation came in the form of the...
Holly Cole - Dark Moon
Understatement is the Canadian singer’s specialty. Even at the beginning of her career in the early 1990s, Holly Cole displayed an ability to interpret unexpected material in an idiosyncratic, fresh way – while at the same time making it sound...
Professor P.'s Rhythm&Soul Revue
Professor P. gives nostalgia free rein to move him to tears as he enjoys new – and old – music by Snooks Eaglin, The Dawn Brothers, Beabadoobee, Marcus Trummer, and Elles Bailey. A sweltry evening in the old millennium. The...
Eversolo T8 Streaming Transport
Eversolo Launches T8 Professional-Grade Streaming Transport. Eversolo has officially introduced the T8, a professional-grade streaming transport aimed at high-end audio systems. The launch follows the company’s presentation of several new products at this year’s Munich High-End Show, where the T8...
Solidsteel HP Series
Solidsteel Launches HP Series Luxury Audio Rack With High Load Capacity and Italian Craftsmanship. Italian audio furniture manufacturer Solidsteel has introduced the HP Series Luxury Audio Rack, a product designed to support heavy, high-end audio components while maintaining an emphasis...
FiiO M27
FiiO Unveils M27 Flagship Digital Audio Player With Qualcomm and ESS Technologies. Portable hi-fi specialist FiiO has announced the M27, a new reference-class digital audio player set to launch in autumn 2025. The device, which the company positions as its...
Avid Evo Two Loudspeaker
Avid Unveils Evo Two Loudspeaker as New Flagship in Evo Series. British analogue hi-fi manufacturer Avid has announced the launch of the Evo Two, a 3.5-way floorstanding loudspeaker that now leads the company’s three-model Evo range. The release coincides with...