Last time, I offered you a dozen or more pieces of vinyl for review. This time I’m mixing it up a little, splitting the content into CD and vinyl A mix…
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Looking for a budget power block? Paul Rigby checks out this reptilian example for you mains connections OK, it’s not dirt cheap but, at this price, I would still call the TCI…
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Chord Electronics’ Gofigure set-up app for Poly and 2go has been updated The new version of the Gofigure app looks to improve performance and prepares the new 2go streamer/server for a…
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The 6000A Play takes the circuitry from the 6000A stereo amplifier and marries it with the streaming architecture of the 6000N Play The 6000A Play’s Wi-Fi networking is powered by DTS…
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Imposing, intriguing and a little quirky, Paul Rigby gets his ears around this large, integrated amplifier This integrated pumps out 150W into 8 Ohms. It also offers a phono amplifier via…
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Designed to replace the mat on the platter of your turntable, the Yellow Bird is an intriguing looking accessory. Paul Rigby wonders how it performs Made from a hard plastic-like material,…
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CD Electronica/Electro Review Headline Jazz & Easy Review Reggae/Dub/Ska Review Rock Review Singer-Songwriter Review VinylCD/VINYL REVIEW ROUND-UP #7
This week, in issue 7, I offer you eight recent releases for review, splitting the content mostly into vinyl with a CD tagged on the end ON VINYL JACKSON BROWNE Title:…
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100% of hi-fi retailers surveyed by Clarity, the UK hi-fi industry trade association, have confirmed they have, or are, re-opening their shops following the government’s easing of the lockdown rules “Music…
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A stand-alone DAC devoted to the Bluetooth standard, Paul Rigby looks at iFi’s Zen Blue Who knows? It might sell only burger and chips nowadays but back when I were a…
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Now you can accurately track the amount of groove time and the ‘age’ of your cartridge with this odometer-like vinyl gadget Created by Don Lindich, he created the StylusTimer after finding…
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HiFiGO has announced that, it is now the exclusive international retailer for the Shenzhen-based, Soncoz brand and its intriguing DACs Currently, the brand has released two products. The LA-QXD1 is a fully balanced DAC…
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The Freya is a quad-hybrid IEM that includes one dynamic driver and three balanced armature drivers It’s all about Norse gods, of course. The name, that is. A goddess, great beauty,…
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Hana’s range of cartridges continues to grow slowly yet steadily. New up? Paul Rigby reviews the ML moving coil complete with a MicroLine stylus To see the video, click the image…
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I’ve recently been suffering from a build up of wax – the Doc suggested that the best way to clear it would be to do more reviewing! So here it be.…
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A big, solid, heavy power amplifier from Leema, Paul Rigby is pinned to the wall by the bulk of the Hydra II Anniversary Edition This is a dual mono design sporting…
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Blues Review CD Electronica/Electro Review Jazz & Easy Review Rock Review VinylCD/VINYL REVIEW ROUND-UP #6
This week, in issue 6, I offer you eight recent releases for review, splitting the content into CD and Vinyl ON CD JON BALKE Title: Discourses Label: ECM A bloke and…
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A one-box network player with external power supply, Paul Rigby looks at this tweakable digital hub, complete with tuning options! Network players are basically computers shoved into a lifestyle case. The…
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Retaining the now iconic Concorde chassis, Paul Rigby reviews the Pick-it S2 C which looks to move away from the DJ circuit and enter the field of the audiophile This variant…
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Blues Review CD Electronica/Electro Review Folk Review Hip Hop/Funk Review Jazz & Easy Review Rock Review Singer-Songwriter ReviewCD/VINYL REVIEW ROUND-UP #5
This week, in issue 5, I offer you a round dozen of recent releases for review, splitting the content into CD and Vinyl ON CD WINTER DANCE PARTY 1959 #2…
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The latest batch of Patreon content, all exclusive to that platform, is now out and about First up is the new Dollar Tier! If you would like to support me, you…
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The product of a collaboration with Ortofon, Pro-Ject’s Pick-It DS2 moving coil cartridge is a mid-level budget design. Paul Rigby reviews A rather prosaic design, I think you might agree, but…
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A headphone amplifier, pre-amp and DAC, this balanced unit is a real Curate’s Egg of a system. Paul Rigby smiled and frowned and smiled and… A fully balanced version of the…
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HiBy has announced two versions of its upcoming flagship R8, the aluminium alloy version and the stainless steel version. Both vary in specifications. The latest R8 player features a 5.5” 1080P…
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Rather striking in aesthetic terms, Paul Rigby reviews this Italian, midrange, belt-driven turntable from Gold Note This lower midrange design arrives in a variety of finishes… I selected the see-through acrylic…
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CD Electronica/Electro Review Hip Hop/Funk Review Rock Review Singer-Songwriter Review Soul/R&B Review Soundtracks Review VinylCD/VINYL REVIEW ROUND-UP #4
This week, in issue 4, I offer you a round baker’s dozen of recent releases for review, splitting the content into CD and Vinyl ON VINYL SUPERCAR Title: Original Television Soundtrack …
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Imposing, intriguing and a little quirky, Paul Rigby gets his ears around this large, integrated amplifier A striking design, the X250T arrives in a choice of black or silver, spans 445…
