Hana Umami Blue Cartridge Review
Last year I had the pleasure of testing the Hana Umami Red cartridge, which turned out to be something very unique and outstanding. Hana Umami Blue continues the strong legacy […]
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Acoustic Revive RHR-21 review
Acoustic Revive is one of the most prolific high-end audio manufacturers when it comes to dedicated, well-designed, and inventive accessories. Designed by Ken Ishiguro, these accessories always go a step […]
Esprit Audio L’Esprit XLR And Speaker Cables Review
In my last review, I took a close look at the Esprit Audio L’Esprit XLR and speaker cables from the top range of the French cable manufacturer. The Story The Esprit story […]
Wellfloat Babel BASE | Double 4548 Review
This is my second review of the WELLFLOAT devices. This review follows on from my original review of WELLFLOAT Babel, a highly unique mechanical decoupling device from Japan. The WELLFLOAT […]
X-quisite VORO Cartridge Review
Over the years, I have had the pleasure of testing a whole range of products from Micha Huber, the proprietor of Thales, X-quisite, Goldenberg, and EMT Tonetechnik. Huber has a […]
AudioSolutions Figaro BL2 Speakers Review
Before I turn my attention to the larger Figaro L2 floor-standing loudspeakers, I’m taking a closer look at the new AudioSolutions Figaro BL2 bookshelf speakers in this review. Figaro BL2 […]
Stage III Concepts Cerberus Speaker Cables Review
I tested the Stage III Concepts A.S.P. CKAHRON XLR Reference cables at the end of last year and found a heck of a lot to like. This time I’m taking […]
Lorenzo Audio Labs LM3 Speakers Review
In the latest review, I’m taking a closer look at the proud loudspeaker creations of Miguel Lorenzo Castro from Spain, the Lorenzo Audio Labs LM3 speakers. Philosophy “Everything you can […]
Yamaha TT-N503 MusicCast VINYL 500 Turntable Review
“Nobody knows sound better than Yamaha.” Yamaha boldly staked the claim on its US website, yet very few would come forward to challenge this because the company has earned its […]
JCAT XACT S1 Digital Transport & Music Server Review
The JCAT XACT S1 music server and digital transport music server is another interesting high-end audio product from Poland that uniquely combines Marcin Ostapowicz’s expertise in both software and hardware […]
dCS LINA DAC – Clock Review
I’ve not tested the original LINA, but I have a solid track record with long hands-on experience with dCS Rossini and Vivaldi, both in the original and the Apex upgrades. […]
J.Sikora KV9 MAX Zirconium Tonearm Review
In just a few years, J. Sikora has become a proud voice of Polish high-end audio manufactories, and its turntables and tonearms can be found in the upper echelon audio […]