Reviews

High end audio is at something of a crossroads today. […]

• Jason Kennedy
• Sep 2023

Triangle’s 40th Anniversary took place during the COVID-19 lockdowns, but Alan Sircom argues that the Magellan Quatour floorstander that arrived as part of the celebrations was well worth the wait.

• Alan Sircom
• Sep 2023

A new design from some famous faces in the loudspeaker world, the conventional looks of the Atalante 3 are deceptive, and this is a modern, clever design, argues Alan Sircom.

• Alan Sircom
• Sep 2023

A specialist option, but the Smart Power – a 24V battery power supply dedicated to some of the best Clearaudio turntables – is a true sonic revelation according to Andrew 'Harry' Harrison.

• Andrew 'Harry' Harrison
• Sep 2023

Meze Audio began with the excellent 99 Classics open-backed headphones. But what if you want something better? Alan Sircom checks out the striking, high-performance Meze 109 Pro open-backed dynamic headphones.

• Alan Sircom
• Sep 2023

With the unique ARAY cable design, Chord Company’s ever-popular Signature range gets a powerful boost. Alan Sircom tries a range of SignatureX and Signature XL digital, loudspeaker, and power cables.

• Alan Sircom
• Sep 2023

Innovative Danish loudspeaker brand combines Scandinavian design with great sound, at a price that doesn’t leave you feeling plundered. Alan Sircom gets to grips with the flagship Reference One floorstander.

• Alan Sircom
• Sep 2023

The excellent DS-1000 streaming DAC from Italian audio experts Gold Note just got a powerful upgrade. But just how good is the new DS-1000 EVO streaming DAC? Alan Sircom investigates.

• Alan Sircom
• Sep 2023

They love their coffee in New Zealand, but the Java Hi-Fi Single Shot is more than just a caffeinated name. Jason Kennedy checks out the new integrated Class D amplifier.

• Jason Kennedy
• Sep 2023

Very impressed by the A-2 integrated amplifier, Jimmy Hughes checks out the D-2 digital converter from Japanese audio experts SOULNOTE. Does it sound as powerful as the build quality suggests?

• Jimmy Hughes
• Sep 2023

Polish tube amplifier manufacturer Closer Acoustics also makes loudspeakers. These efficient, single-driver, transmission line designs look like the Minions, but are a perfect match for its amps, says Alan Sircom.

• Alan Sircom
• Sep 2023

Buoyed by the excellent Kudos Audio 707, Steve Dickinson takes on the flagship product from the brand... the mighty Titan 808!

• Steve Dickinson
• Sep 2023