The Audio-Technica AT-LP5 player has a built-in phono stage on board, which allows you to connect it to any integrated amplifiers or AV receivers via a regular line input. However, if the user has a high-quality external preamplifier-corrector at his disposal, then the AT-LP5 can be connected to it by disabling the built-in turntable circuitry. This model […] More
It’s common knowledge that, in addition to creating entirely new models, FiiO periodically updates existing ones. The recent release of the FiiO KA13, denoted by the index 13, suggests a successor to its predecessor, the KA3. However, as is typical with FiiO, this model upgrade seems more like the introduction of an entirely new development. […] More
FiiO SP3 are positioned not only as a universal option for connecting to a computer or any other sources, but also as part of a system, complementing the FiiO R7 desktop player and the FiiO FT3 full-size headphones . I have already done reviews of both previous components, it’s time for the third one. In general, speakers are not my topic, […] More
A well-known way to get more sound for the same money is to opt for professional active monitors for use in your home audio system. Yes, their appearance is quite utilitarian, but they have such undeniable advantages as active bandpass amplification, in which each of the built-in amplifiers delivers a narrow frequency band, high overload capacity […] More
The segment of portable amplifiers is a specific, currently rather unsystematic niche in the portable audio market. Most portable sound connoisseurs prefer solutions that are as simple as possible in terms of functionality, convenience and portability. The classic connection – the player and in-ear headphones works perfectly for most. However, there are a number of times when purchasing a portable […] More
Today we are going to talk about speakers. But not just anyone. This Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 is an outlier, a true titan for those looking for a speaker with great performance and a design on par with what we expect from a model in this price range. We know that it is not exactly cheap and that it […] More
Digital-to-analog converters and streamers are the fastest growing segment of Hi-Fi and High End technology. Fans of good sound can be pleased – these devices have made a quantum leap in terms of playback quality in recent years. All the more interesting will be the editors’ summing up of the results of 2024 and our […] More
If you need sound accompaniment for your computer or multimedia player, you always have a pair of compact speakers at your disposal that only need a free place on your desk to allow you to listen to music or the sounds coming from your favorite games or movies. For example, if you want above average […] More
Sometimes it happens that within the same series of speaker systems, different models turn out to be… too different. And when evaluating them, adjustments have to be made not only for the format – shelf or floor-standing – and power input, but also for marketing positioning. More expensive acoustics should play better! Period. Fortunately, there are no […] More
If you are one of those who are still interested in the most classic physical formats of music, you can still find models in stores that combine the traditional with the new trends in the audio market. Of course, if you want to enjoy the best features you will have to spend more than normal and this is […] More
Bookshelf speakers are the most common choice for building stereo systems. Compact speakers are easy to fit into any room, and the capabilities of modern speakers in terms of creating a reliable sound picture have increased radically. 8. KEF LS50 TTX – frequency response – 47 – 45,000 Hz | Resistance – 8 Ohm | Sensitivity – 85 […] More
A full or integrated amplifier, when both a power amplifier and a preamp are combined in one device, is the most popular product on the Hi-Fi electronics market. In most cases, a DAC is also added to such a component, so the user only has to add speakers – and the installation is ready. Today […] More
