Teenage Engineering OB-4
Portable music for those on-the-go
By Rob Johnson
I still remember my first stereo, a 1981 Sony Boom box, which served as a loyal companion from middle school through college. Read More >
REVIEW: The Emerald Physics 600.2 SE Amplifier
Driving a pair of vintage Acoustat 2+2 full range electrostatics to panel rattling volume while listening to the new Stones album, the yellow circular power output meters on the 600. Read More >
FULL REVIEW: Enleum AMP-23R Amplifier
If you happen to be an audio enthusiast that is only impressed with large racks of gear, and convinced this is the only way to go, skip this review. Read More >
AMG V12 Turntable
Being an enthusiast of great industrial and mechanical design, I hold objects that perform as well as they look in the highest esteem. Read More >
REL Classic 98 Subwoofer
REL has achieved a well-deserved reputation for making some of the (if not the) world’s highest performing subwoofers. Read More >
The REL Classic 98 Subwoofer
It may look retro, but rest assured the new Classic 98 from REL delivers the goods. This is a unique sonic tool, geared more towards listeners that enjoy vintage/classic speakers, with a slightly warmer low-frequency response, or perhaps a British monitor, with some of the same. Read More >
YG Acoustics Cairn Speakers
Listening to the expansive sound field created by the tiny YG Cairns, with a pair of 8-foot tall electrostatic speakers in the background is really impressive, but not surprising. Read More >
The Peak Consult Sinfonia Speakers
Listening to Kraftwerk’s “Boing Boom Tschak” through the Peak Consult Sinfonias has so much information in all three dimensions, it’s almost psychedelic. Read More >
Vera-Link: The most fun you can have for $199!
Some of you may remember Mark Schifter for all the fun products he came up with during his tenure at Audio Alchemy. They made some incredible products that had cutting edge performance, in tiny enclosures, with tiny price tags to match. Read More >
Keeping the discs spinning – Naim’s CD5si
What’s more intriguing in 2023? That vinyl’s upsurge refuses to subside, or that some music lovers still love their CD collections? Crazy as it may seem, CDs are still being pressed, and used CDs languishing on music store shelves are one of the best bargains going. Read More >
Issue 118
Cover Story
Raising the bar:
The new ART88 Preamp from C-J
Features
The TONE Toon returns! : by Lorie Ransom
Old School: Audio Research CA50
1095: Great new Table from TEAC!
The Audiophile Apartment: Focal Vestia no. Read More >
The PrimaLuna EVO100 Phono
Listening to PrimaLuna’s new tube phonostage begins with an audiophile cut for a change. If you haven’t had a chance to hear Earth & Wood on Yarlung Records, this is an incredible piece of music exquisitely captured. Read More >
Bel Canto Black EX Integrated
Sonic and Stylistic Excellence
We’re just winding up our full review of the Bel Canto Black EX integrated, and it’s been a great time. Read More >
Issue 117
Cover Story
Redefining the 300B Sound:
ampsandsound’s Black Pearl
Features
Old School: Direct Drive Nak: The MR-1
by Jeff Dorgay
1095: The SVS 3000 Micro Subwoofer
The Audiophile Apartment: The Teenage Engineering OB-4
by Rob Johnson
Journeyman Audiophile: YG-Acoustics Cairn Speakers
Headphone Arts: The Sendy Acoustics Peacock
Short Take: Swiss Digital’s Fuse Box
Short Take: Great analog tools from Hummin Guru
Mine: It Should Be Yours
Future Tense: Gear in our immediate future
Reviews
Heretic AD612
Pass Labs INT-25 Integrated
Java HiFi Single Shot
Totem Fire Element V2
Music
Playlists: We share our readers choices from around the world
The Java Single Shot Integrated Amplifier
Class-D Perfection
$8,995 -$9,495 (finish dependent)
Spoiler alert. Read More >
Power to the people – with Fuse Box!
With audiophile fuses all the rage these days, Swiss Digital has an alternative. A fuse replacement.
Taking advantage of microprocessor technology, the Fuse Box monitors how much current your component is using and then shuts it down if the parameters are exceeded.
Read More >
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