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German high-end loudspeaker manufacturer Canton has announced the release of its latest creation, a new flagship speaker by the name of Reference 1.2 DC, aiming to stir the imagination of audiophiles around the world without leaving a burning hole in their children's college savings account. The Canton Reference... |
10 September 2009
10:12 GMT |
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Some might say that today's audio gear comes with pretty much anything one could ever want, when it comes to features, and everything could be reduced to a matter of choosing the right piece for you... at least theoretically. We keep the “theoretically” in place, because there are the audiophiles or ... |
4 September 2009
14:51 GMT |
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If you're looking to replace your existing audio rack components with some new, high-class ones, without having to get a loan, then you definitely must take a look at Simaudio's new Moon series, as it boasts a heap of nifty features selling for a decent price and being one of the best deals in the audiophil... |
12 January 2009
08:37 GMT |
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The Stibbert is the latest contraption from luxury Italian manufacturer Goldenote and it stands out as one of the best-isolated CD players you can buy. The company's aim was to ensure a dramatically-natural and accurate playback of your CDs by building one of the best anti-vibration chassis in the world of CD pl... |
5 January 2009
08:10 GMT |
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The Quintessence is Transrotor's latest creation, a turntable that promises the supreme acoustical bliss and which also boasts a royal and super-exclusive design that will definitely turn a lot of heads. If you feel like spending major cash on an audiophile contraption that your friends and visitors will envy yo... |
5 January 2009
06:59 GMT |
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The WA833a Vacuum Tube Monoblock Power Amplifier, from Win Analog, is one piece of audio gadgetry that looks like it has been created for those who have absolutely nothing to do with the world economy. Namely, this item of audio tech retails for a whopping price of $28,000, which is rather expensive even in the most ... |
29 December 2008
08:45 GMT |
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Nova is the latest piece of high-tech audio gear from Peachtree Audio, a specialized DAC (digital to analog converter) that will change the way you were used to listen to your digital music. It's common knowledge that, when it comes to digital audio, compression is one of the biggest enemies of the audiophile-... |
28 December 2008
06:56 GMT |
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If you're into high-end audio gear, then the newest release from Acoustic Zen should raise your interest. It goes by the name of Maestro (indeed, not one of the newest things in the industry) and it is a very expensive piece of technology. Obviously, this high price was also caused by the fact that the Maestro i... |
24 December 2008
12:41 GMT |
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The LARS is one nifty all-tube amplifier for those of the audiophiles who feel like they've finally had it with all the other audio gears incapable of delivering truly pure sound. And when it comes to purity, grey noise is one of the nastiest things which could happen to your sound: this kind of noise is the one... |
20 December 2008
04:12 GMT |
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Coming from the workshop of worldwide-famous designer Philippe Starck, the Zikmu loudspeaker system has been created for wireless gadget company Parrot and boasts a surprisingly alluring profile, despite its sheer simplicity and minimalist look. Famed for the stunning perspective upon the most common of everyday thi... |
18 December 2008
16:01 GMT |
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Most people believe that those who are still listening to their vinyl records are over-conservative and not at all willing to greet with open arms the new multimedia technologies. Portuguese designer Ricardo Baiao has a different perspective on this problem, and his latest creation, codenamed Tria, is a tremendously... |
16 December 2008
04:46 GMT |
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There are a lot of expensive things available for the most demanding of customers and there are also those already expensive ones that get even more so; and when it comes to luxury, the limits are pretty wide (just to avoid saying one can have a hard time finding them in some cases). And since fancy furniture and hi... |
15 December 2008
09:25 GMT |
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Seeing the awesome potential of Internet radio, Tivoli have been busy lately and the result of their efforts has materialized into a new top-drawer radio, codenamed NetWorks. If you're familiar with Tivoli's work so far you're surely not expecting anything cheap and definitely nothing of questionable q... |
9 December 2008
05:08 GMT |
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Sometimes, high-end audio gear might not be enough. Top-drawer sound with tremendous character and a precise, crispy punch is, of course, what audiophiles have always been after, but in certain cases a stronger touch of luxury might be exactly what has been missing. And for these cases the world-famous loudspeaker an... |
6 December 2008
04:37 GMT |
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A great opportunity has arisen for all those who were looking for a neat music system that would boast both high-end characteristics and attitude, but which would not leave a burning hole in your budget: the Glow Audio 2.1 Music System. Built almost like a custom one, this music system will definitely add a surprisin... |
3 December 2008
04:32 GMT |
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We're very happy to introduce to you one of the most striking "made for iPod" sound systems we've met this year, the AktiMate Mini, the brainchild of two major names in the audio industry, the renowned British Epos and Creek, teamed with the Australian manufacturer AktiMate. The result is as loaded with top... |
26 November 2008
05:08 GMT |
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Here's another piece of ultra-high technology that will be a serious blast on the budget of any audiophile: the CD-740 from Soulution, a stunning piece of high-end audio technology, meant to let you get the best possible sound from your CD or SACD collection. Despite the fact the CDs are slowly starting to disa... |
25 October 2008
06:15 GMT |
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Two new bass-machines have been announced, bearing the mark of two distinct and most respected manufacturers: Genelec and Revel. Different in terms of build, both subwoofers have been created to respond direct requests coming from discerning listeners who were looking for new solutions in characteristic places. Even ... |
13 October 2008
06:43 GMT |
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1991 was the year when the Japanese company CEC first introduced their belt-driven CD player, a new and more stable concept, promising to eliminate a lot of the perturbing factors many discerning audiophiles have been detecting even in the operation of their high-end units. All sorts of vibrations, electromagnetic re... |
11 October 2008
06:49 GMT |
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Do you remember Batman's subwoofer? The one he secretly used to put to work in order to wreck the plans of the most dangerous villains? Well, that particular subwoofer from JL Audio was so expensive that only Batman and some other very rich people could actually afford it; now, with its capabilities well tested ... |
30 September 2008
12:01 GMT |
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Sometimes, as I run into such gadgets, I feel like I really don't know which way to go. Fortunately, I manage to come to my senses pretty fast and choose quickly - even if a precious metal or studded-case design that looks more than rich, I still think it also looks ridiculous. Now, if what Goldstriker does... |
29 September 2008
03:42 GMT |
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Audiophile or not, if you are the kind of guys who really are into high-class audio technology, then you certainly are familiar with Bowers & Wilkins. Now, you might not know too much about Native, but that's what this piece of news is supposed to do: put you in the know, because great things happen. And I'... |
22 September 2008
15:41 GMT |
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The Germans from Ultrasone have had little rest until now and this can be proven by their latest announcement: it looks like October will be the month the new PRO 900 high-end headphones will be released for the public, at a $600 MSRP. Now, there are things and things about these headphones, especially as the audioph... |
29 August 2008
06:00 GMT |
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They say size doesn't matter. Well, at least as far as subwoofer engineering is concerned, size DOES matter. And since we're on the "big-bigger-biggest" topic, it's high time we introduced the world's most fearsome subwoofer installation, a custom job made by Royal Device, an Italian company speci... |
17 July 2008
06:36 GMT |
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If you've ever wondered if there are any unique, state-of-the-art pieces of audio technology, this article brings a definitive answer: Yes, there are! And Joel Scilley is the man behind the exceptional Audio Wood turntables, some of the most intriguing and eye-catching vinyl records players around, and by far am... |
15 July 2008
05:13 GMT |
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Following the great success and unanimous appreciation of the exquisite K701 high-end headphones, AKG have taken things further and created another piece of audio excellence in the body of the K702 headset. Introduced at the InfoComm '08, the AKG K 702 headphones are a proud and praiseworthy successor of the acc... |
27 June 2008
10:10 GMT |
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For some music lovers high quality gear is simply not enough and they are in a constant search for better and better equipment to quench their thirst for the ultimate sound. The Serbian company Trafomatic, run by Mr. Sasa Cockic, has just proudly presented its newest addition to the ranks of reference audio gear - th... |
16 June 2008
02:53 GMT |
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Not a very long time ago I was writing some short lines on a Goldmund turntable which is definitely for quite a few of us; now it's time to add to those lines some more, on the Goldmund Epilogue, a loudspeaker system to match that awesome piece of gear - and yes, exclusive and expensive as hell, also.The Goldmun... |
12 May 2008
08:48 GMT |
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There are a lot of things you can buy, but true style comes as a natural: you've got it or you don't. And if we're talking about audiophile gear, then the iTube 452 ValveDock from Fatman is by far a blast, as it comes with feats and looks all taken to extreme. In case you're looking for a piece of... |
29 March 2008
07:27 GMT |
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If you're interested in fast luxurious cars, then simply pronouncing "Zonda" should make your heart beat faster; but starting from yesterday, the discerning audiophiles will experience this feeling also, as Pagani, the company behind Zonda, has delivered to the world another beauty, this time in the audio field.... |
10 March 2008
09:21 GMT |
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For all those who thought that CDs have indeed begun to draw closer to their existential twilight, here goes an impressive piece of design which will most likely please both music lovers and collectors of rare and amazing things: the Pandora Alcantara. It's not the purpose and by all means it's not the no... |
3 March 2008
04:38 GMT |
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Now, I know that in the audio industry, thunders are traditionally associated with bass and low-frequency sounds, but it seems like having all sorts of subwoofers named after the Norse thunder god Thor might look a bit too simple. Beyond this naming issue, it's the technology which counts and bring either glor... |
24 January 2008
03:41 GMT |
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Thesis Audio haven't been wasting time at all and the best way to prove that was the release of not one, not two, but three completely new versions for their acclaimed series of audiophile turntables comprising the entry-level Himalia, the mid-range Lysithea and the flagship Amalthea.The new turntables sport th... |
22 January 2008
03:10 GMT |
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For a long period of time, the German loudspeaker manufacturer Elac has been known to be one of the most innovative and priceworthy producer on the market, spearheading the audio industry and creating numerous speakers which are a true delight listening to. Full of engineering creativity, Elac look like they haven�... |
21 January 2008
03:36 GMT |
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Well, I've said this before and I guess I'll keep saying it: I am not a fan of the iPods (even though the Touch version really rocks) but I really enjoy seeing great audio technology put to good use in gear that sounds awesome and looks absolutely precious.As many editors around the world (including me) ha... |
5 January 2008
04:39 GMT |
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It's indeed most nice to see that loudspeaker manufacturers around the world come, from time to time, with some new models that look absolutely intriguing and sport strange technologies that expand the limits of the audio industry further and further, much to the delight of editors and clients alike.It's th... |
4 January 2008
05:21 GMT |
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For all the audiophiles out there, especially for those looking to buy some new gear to soothe their ears, the new loudspeakers from Klipsch might be exactly what was needed as far as high-quality top-notch audio equipment is concerned.The P-39F speakers, codenamed Palladium are the new flagship units developed by le... |
3 January 2008
03:10 GMT |
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After learning the ways and works of the Perfect8 loudspeakers and especially after smiling with a somehow dumb face in front of their $277,000 price tag, I thought I was prepared for anything, but then I saw the first picture of the new Waterfall glass floorstanders. Indeed things have surprised me quite a lot, but ... |
19 December 2007
03:15 GMT |
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Well, in case your wife is an audiophile and she also loves diamonds and she finds out about these headphone set... you're fried! Sorry, but these headphones are a real budget-killer, unless you're very, very serious with your earnings: at $6,400+VAT, the iDiamond Ear earbud headphones aren't by far yo... |
17 December 2007
03:24 GMT |
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Still, I know no one to have dealt with the Hemp series loudspeakers from Omega to tell me how it feels; ah, sorry, how they sound like. Nevertheless, if they're still making these speakers with cones made from hemp, it means that there are people buying them...and since they're also in the high-end class (... |
13 December 2007
02:39 GMT |
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No matter what you use your desktop computer for, you also listen to music or radio on it...or at least you should be. Axiom have given some thought about this habit and have come up with a rather daring and cool idea: a luxury sound system for your desktop unit, allowing you to experience audio in far better conditi... |
20 November 2007
02:42 GMT |
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It looks like Yamaha, one of the world's leading names in the audio industry, has not wasted time channeling all efforts towards innovation and products that are running with futuresque technologies, but have managed to affect a great deal of resources to revive the audiophile sector of the business. The two new... |
25 October 2007
11:33 GMT |
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This newest contraption from milestone loudspeaker manufacturer Polk Audio comes as the neatest solution especially for those persons who, despite their utter preference for hi-quality surround sound, are in total disagreement with what serious surround sound involves, namely lots of loudspeakers scattered across the... |
14 August 2007
03:58 GMT |
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The Shanling MC-30 is by far one of the neatest gifts around... if you're willing to spend one grand for someone who's really into sound; we're speaking a very neat piece of technology here as the Shanling MC-30 sports high-end components for both CD-playback and sound amplification...for your iPod tha... |
19 July 2007
02:38 GMT |
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As pyramids are a legend by themselves, it's now time to mix in another legend, Bang & Olufsen. It looks that they have finally revealed the mystery that surrounds their newest creation, a new pyramid-shaped loudspeaker. The Bang & Olufsen name is known throughout industrial history as a synonym to the most adva... |
12 July 2007
10:31 GMT |
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In the audiophile world, Linn do no longer need any introduction nor presentation as their name has been standing as a proud proof of excellence for so many years and has become a synonym to supreme quality and unrivaled devotion to keeping to the strictest standards as far as audio equipment is concerned.The latest ... |
6 July 2007
07:29 GMT |
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For those who still don't know who Bryston are I'll say that Bryston is one of the leading names in the hi-end electronics industry, one of the most heavy names in Canada, when it comes to the really nifty things.The long awaited moment has come and Bryston have released their state-of-the-art CD-player, th... |
5 June 2007
11:41 GMT |
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