Lots of goodies in this episode including releases from Van Halen, two from Simple Minds, Arve Henricksen and I wonder if you remember CRAC? This episode includes three box set collections…you can…
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Featuring 129 0.5dB steps, the Allegri Reference is remote-controlled, wired with point-to-point ‘Fractal-Wire’ throughout and suspended on Seismic Isolation The winding of each transformer comprises, said the company, “…a single, unbroken,…
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This new design delivers 125W per channel into 8 Ohms. The Aethos is a dual mono design using a custom wound toroidal transformer and regulated supplies The pre-amplifier stage uses class-A…
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Looking for a budget system comprising a turntable. amplifier and speakers? Paul Rigby offers help and advice by keeping the costs down but the quality high! Focused on the lower reaches…
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Author: Robert Haagsma Price: €32.50 (prices may vary…wildly) Blimey this review is (very) late so I apologise if anyone was waiting for it. I originally looked at Part I of Passion…
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Black Rhodium has announced three Adagio-based cables connecting RCA to USB C, 3.5mm and Lightning Including a propriety AD/DA chip the Adagio variants are available for all Android devices with USB-C…
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The new EpicX replaces the original PTFE-based Epic using the company’s XLPE technology The Chord Company uses its dielectric called Taylon for the EpicX, which is also used the ChordMusic and…
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Title: The Collection Label: Floating World Goodness, this man had a tough life. It’s all there, abandoned by his parents when he was no age at all, having to work instead…
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A wireless system based on powered speakers, Paul Rigby reviews the Connect unit and 301 speakers as an all-in-one special offer package Comprising two wireless 301 powered speakers and a small…
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Straight from my vinyl collection, influential records played by legendary BBC Radio 1 DJ, John Peel, bought by yours truly and now presented to you for your enjoyment This new series…
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Looking to buy a turntable for yourself or loved one? Haven’t got a clue how to go about it? Paul Rigby presents his top turntable buyer’s guide plus some extra advice…
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Title: Kent-Modern’s Black Music Legacy 1963-1972 Label: Kent This label was situated in 5810 South Normandie in Los Angeles, next to the clubs of South Central Los Angeles and not far…
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A successor to the K1, the K1X is outwardly similar the new new player’s internal engineering has been completely revamped, incorporating key new transport mechanism and DAC One of the headline…
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Why would you buy powered speakers and, on the other hand, why would you not? Paul Rigby checks out the pros and cons Powered speakers can be a useful addition to…
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Designed to work with the Q Acoustics’ 3000i and Concept 5.1 speaker range – and arriving in a matching finish – the Q B12 features a long-throw 305mm driver The Q B12 is…
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Audeze has announced a new reference audio headphone, the Audeze LCD-1 that combines planar magnetic technology with a new lightweight foldable design Handcrafted in California, USA, the LCD-1 uses Uniforce diaphragms…
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I’ve had a few people ask about the changing vinyl LP covers displayed on the rear of all my YouTube videos. What on earth are they all? Which is why I’ve…
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Distributor, ADMM will be offering a select range of PLiXiR power conditioners plus a number of standalone DC power supplies initially aimed at Melco Audio users with external universal power supplies,…
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The Pearl Akoya is an active and wireless speaker created and developed in Brittany, France, it offers 22cm of spherical volume. It’s a compact tri-axial speaker Integrating bass, midrange and a…
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What does it mean to be a music-based Superfan? Would you consider yourself to be one of this dedicated breed? I would love to hear from you! Prompted by a book…
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Title: Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon Label: Rhino The thing about James Taylor, the perception of the man, is that he was the original singer-songwriter. Maybe that tag needs…
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Newly updated speakers cables they may be but Paul Rigby wonders if the sound of the Reference XT40i designs has also been improved Cor, it’s been a few years since I…
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Adding improvements and refinements to the original Performance Audio 40 cables, Paul Rigby wonders if the 40i cable’s ‘performance’ has also risen An upgrade to the original Performance Audio 40 interconnects, the…
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Title: Bayswater Beat Girls 1964-1967 Label: Ace In Live It Up!, we’re looking at a compilation of British girl singers here but not any old British girl singers. This collection of 25…
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Nix the Nyx or Not? Paul Rigby wonders if this budget mains cable is up to scratch The Styx – a mains cable that I much admire – is considered to…
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A new version of Audio Desk’s ultrasonic cleaner has sneaked into the wild, the Pro 2019. Paul Rigby gets to grips The 2019 Pro review looks at the design improvements over…
