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Audio-Technica’s relatively recent ART series of MC cartridges features a new addition, the AT-ART20. Bob Peet, global product manager for Audio-Technica, said the AT-ART20 is designed to “capture the expressiveness of the original recording” by bringing together “the technology and know-how of 60 years of experience in the design and manufacture of phono cartridges”. “. Indeed, the AT-ART20 […] More
The German company T + A has released the PSD 3100 HV preamplifier , which also combines the functions of a signal source and a DAC. The model has a built-in optical disc player with SACD support, as well as a DAC unit implemented on Burr Brown chips . It should be noted that the latter is designed exclusively to work with […] More
Nowadays, inexpensive CD players, which were so popular earlier, have practically migrated to the vintage category – a limited number of manufacturers continue to release budget models. Nevertheless, it is quite possible to find a CD player that you can afford, especially since many models today combine the functions of a USB player. In our […] More
A description of the Advance Paris X-P700 preamp appeared on the Advance Acoustic website . The device debuted at the High End 2022 exhibition in Munich, it is part of the Classic Line Hi-Fi component family and corresponds to the manufacturer’s credo: “audiophile quality at an affordable price.” The novelty is assembled in a full dual mono format, […] More
The new FiiO Q3 MQA digital-to-analog converter and headphone amplifier has received several important upgrades from its predecessor, the Q3. Firstly, the DAC block now uses the AK4452 chip from Asahi Kasei , secondly, the model received the ability to natively decode MQA files, and thirdly, the processing of the incoming signal is entrusted to the latest generation XMOS XU316 processor. There are three […] More
Inside the rugged and stylish aluminum housing is a HybridDigital UcD stereo amplifier and BluOS-enabled network streamer that deviate from the traditional NAD styling. By enabling BluOS in the app, you can simply listen to music from your digital library or stream from internet radio and online services such as Spotify, Amazon Music HD, Tidal and […] More
The Rotel Diamond Series is specifically designed to celebrate the brand’s 60 year heritage. It consists of a DT-6000 DAC/Disk Transport and an RA-6000 Integrated Amplifier . Both new products in the Diamond series deliver high quality sound through a combination of Michi-inspired circuitry. The Rotel DT-6000 turntable and transport is a sound source for both discerning audiophiles and music lovers. The centerpiece of the DT6000 […] More
The market for turntables is changing day by day – new models of the company are presented at a cosmic speed. If you want to choose and buy a turntable right now, welcome, the editors have compiled a visual rating for you as of the summer of 2022. All models, as usual, are sorted in order of […] More
Musical Fidelity has introduced an all-digital audio component, the MX-Stream. This network bridge streamer is optimized for minimal jitter. The signal from it should be received on the USB Class 2.0 port. According to Musical Fidelity, “The MX-Stream is an all-in-one network device that functions purely as a transport, capable of transmitting any online or network service to an […] More
Leema Acoustics is set to unveil an entire range of new hi-fi products at the North West Audio Show (June 18-19), ahead of the official 2022 roll-out in a few months’ time. The Welsh specialist, founded by two ex-BBC sound engineers, will be throwing the covers off the highly anticipated new Quantum line, a four-strong range which has been […] More
The Swiss company Merason has released an inexpensive, by the standards of their products, Frérot digital-to-analog converter . The device is completely manufactured in the company’s own workshop near Bern. It is built on a Burr Brown 1794A chip , all digital inputs in the models are galvanically isolated. To connect sources, there are two coaxial digital inputs, an optical input and […] More
The iconic exhibition for all fans of good sound, HIGH END Munich 2022, is finally back to square one and presented us with such an abundance of audio equipment that it can make our heads spin. We look at the brightest and most interesting announcements of the exposition. 20. Integrated amplifier Aavik 880 The model […] More