Paul Rigby firstly looks at broad issues regarding buying a pair of speakers then examines a range of speakers from differing price points Mainly aimed at the beginner, hopefully everyone can…
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The two compact powered speakers, available in matt white or black, include Bluetooth Both models feature several sound modes while there is a phono amp built in for vinyl play. If…
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Upgrading its entry-level design, Paul Rigby wonders how the Blue II cables will fare against the originals and the competition and, whilst doing so…reveals a company secret! Some might say that it’s…
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Offering a low-cost, manual vinyl cleaning solution, Paul Rigby readies for a quick wash and brush up Includes comparison with Spin Clean and Closer Look section for set up and use.…
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The first active speakers from the company, the 200 model is the standmount option while the floorstanders belong to the 400 option. A hub and remote are included too A compact…
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Looking to tackle the thorny question of RFI noise, Paul Rigby reviews this multi-part solution from Russ Andrews Noise in hi-fi has been an issue of mine for years. I don’t…
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You may have seen my earlier Website post but, for those who would prefer a video version? Here you go… Packing a lot into a relatively slim chassis, Paul Rigby reviews…
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It’s a mains power management thing, created to tackle airborne RFI (Radio Frequency Interference) and EMI (Electro Magnetic Interference), the FFT is a small unit with an aluminium housing and acrylic…
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Pushing out 350W, the MA12000 hybrid amplifier offers a valve preamp section (powered by four 12AX7A valves, two per audio channel), combined with a solid-state power amplifier employing McIntosh’s Autoformer technology…
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The new Signature edition DAC/headphone amp features enhanced circuitry and a new 4.4mm Pentaconn headphone output. It is housed in the same 177 x 67 x 28mm extruded aluminium enclosure as…
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Packing a lot into a relatively slim chassis, Paul Rigby reviews this solidly built integrated amplifier I remember running a Rega Mira amplifier, way back when. I was looking at an…
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Refusing to run down the same design path as the rest of the industry, Vertere has produced an aesthetically arresting design Paul Rigby wonders how it sounds. Includes the Closer Look…
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The Italian manufacturer has announced details of its Trade Up programme for UK music fans The promotion offers consumers the full original purchase price of their trade-in speaker (regardless of brand),…
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If you would like to see a video version of my recent Surfactant feature, then you may wish to give this one a go One of the most important tools in…
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Working with Karl-Heinz Fink for the first time, Wharefedale’s Diamond 12 Series comprises three standmount speakers, two floorstanding models and a centre speaker for home cinema Cone construction includes the company’s…
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Designed and hand-assembled in Sweden, the Model 404 incorporates five separate power supplies …and each features overload protection. The power amplifier specifically runs on a dual-mono configuration, via separate windings on the toroidal transformer. Signal switches…
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Taiwanese outfit, Lu Kang Audio has announced a series of new speakers with stands made to match All models use custom Audio Technology drive units (and the size is reflected in…
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Featuring pre-amp facilities and arriving in an aluminium, CNC-machined chassis, the A50s uses NFCA modules Eh? NFCA modules. Otherwise known as Nested Feed Composite Amplifier modules set here in a balanced…
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One of the most important tools in the armoury of the vinyl fan, Paul Rigby asks what they are, why they’re important in terms of vinyl cleaning and which surfactants you…
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A host of vinyl and CD reviews for you – splitting half and half this week Featuring Deep Purple’s Glenn Hughes, singer-songwriter Mary Coughlan, Stones legend Bill Wyman, high-energy rockers Pink…
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Refusing to run down the same design path as the rest of the industry, Vertere has produced an aesthetically arresting design. Paul Rigby wonders how it sounds When I first saw…
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This Buyer’s Guide focuses on buying a clamp or stabiliser, otherwise known as a turntable weight Paul Rigby looks at a range of devices and explains why you might want to…
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Offering a low-cost, manual vinyl cleaning solution, Paul Rigby readies his records for a quick wash and brush up Blimey, we vinyl fans have a complex relationship with our records. Just…
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This Buyer’s Guide focuses on buying a second hand turntable, from eBay That said, you can apply most of the advice here to any online service in most parts of the…
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Paul Rigby reviews this Japanese disc player with added DAC. Includes the Closer Look hands-on section On this review, I try to look a little closer than normal at some of…
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New CD players are few and far between but there remains a steady trickle, Paul Rigby reviews this solid offering from the Japanese outfit While CD players might be a relative…