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Details: Written by News Editor News Editor; Category: News News; Published: 01 September 2019 01 September 2019

Wilson Audio Announces New Flagship Chronosonic XVX Loudspeakers

With extensive DNA derived from the WAMM Master Chronosonic, David Wilson’s magnum opus, Wilson Audio’s new flag bearer promises substantial engineering prowess, creativity and craftsmanship.

Details: Written by Edgar Kramer Edgar Kramer; Category: Reviews Reviews; Published: 01 September 2019 01 September 2019

Bowers & Wilkins 805 D3 Prestige Edition Loudspeakers

Just over a couple of years ago, the release of the new Bowers & Wilkins 800 series was accompanied by much PR fanfare supported by subsequent press acclaim followed by fervent consumer applause. Deservedly so, considering the importance – to the industry as a whole, in fact – of the company’s flagship range which announced a whole lot of new tech, highlighted by the introduction of the superb Continuum driver. Carrying through the entire range is DNA emphasising excellent engineering and exemplary fit and finish. Couple these with nigh-on universal approval in terms of sonic performance and, yes, the perception is of relative value for the investment. Then, Bowers & Wilkins announced its ‘Prestige Edition’ models which are identical to the standard units as far as engineering, however, these premium versions sport a lavish glossed veneer that elevate them to the industry’s highest levels of luxury.

Details: Written by Vedran Simunovic Vedran Simunovic; Category: Reviews Reviews; Published: 01 September 2019 01 September 2019

Krell K-300i Integrated Amplifier

You’ve seen it many times in the movies. A prodigal son, or a lone cowboy, or a legendary warrior returns from what was really a self-inflicted exile. A long time ago he was the best, but something happened and he lost his way for a while. Now he’s with us again. Everyone cheers, hats fly into the air and an old friend throws a welcoming arm around his shoulders and in a soft, moving voice says: “Welcome back!” Enter Krell’s new high-tech K-300i integrated amplifier.

Details: Written by News Editor News Editor; Category: News News; Published: 29 August 2019 29 August 2019

McIntosh Laboratory MA352 Hybrid Integrated Amplifier

McIntosh Laboratory has expanded its hybrid integrated amplifier line with the addition of the new MA352 featuring a configuration comprising a valve preamplifier section followed by a solid state amplification stage.

Details: Written by Edgar Kramer Edgar Kramer; Category: Features Features; Published: 21 August 2019 21 August 2019

MrSpeakers Re-Launch Event in Sydney

As much as the headphone space in the low-to-mid price levels is somewhat oversaturated with products from around the world, the high-end echelons are a freer, more open space, where a few companies are able to stretch the boundaries of technology to create special products. MrSpeakers is one of the latter and from the company’s entry points, right up to the flagship electrostatic headphones, there is umm… loud and clear evidence of very clever engineering.

Details: Written by News Editor News Editor; Category: News News; Published: 20 August 2019 20 August 2019

Rogers Now in Australia

Rogers International, the venerable brand from days gone by, has made a comeback to Australian shores via local distributor Audio Magic.

Details: Written by News Editor News Editor; Category: News News; Published: 15 August 2019 15 August 2019

McIntosh C2700 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier

McIntosh has revamped its preamplifier range with the addition of the new C2700 vacuum tube (valve in Australian-speak) preamplifier which mixes refined tried-and-true valve circuitry with the company’s latest digital technology.

Details: Written by Edgar Kramer Edgar Kramer; Category: Reviews Reviews; Published: 15 August 2019 15 August 2019

Döhmann Audio Helix Two Turntable

Over a decade ago, as vinyl began its unstoppable bloom, I had the privilege of being one of the first reviewers to enjoy a private audition of a new revolutionary Australian über high-end turntable. That landmark product was the Continuum Caliburn and it subsequently rocked the top-end-of-town in analogue playback. A collaborative creation, the Caliburn was the offspring of advanced engineering by some of the best specialist minds in the industry. At that session, I interviewed one of its key designers, Mark Döhmann, who generously shared detailed insights while also enlightening me on the profound and innovative engineering he applied across many aspects of that unique product. Now, after much water under the bridge and having risen Phoenix-like, Döhmann returns with a new endeavour and yet another innovative design which promises, once again, to elevate analogue playback around the globe.

Details: Written by Edgar Kramer Edgar Kramer; Category: News News; Published: 13 August 2019 13 August 2019

Einstein Audio’s New Phono Stage – Your ’Table’s Perfect Match?

A new phono stage from Germany’s Einstein Audio has landed in Australia and its nomenclature hints at a potential synergistic relationship between your turntable and its downstream amplification.

Details: Written by News Editor News Editor; Category: News News; Published: 09 August 2019 09 August 2019

Sonus faber Minima Amator II Loudspeakers

Following the industry-wide acclaim for the superb Electa Amator III standmount, Italian luxury speaker maker Sonus faber is now offering the ‘mini-me’ version in the Minima Amator II loudspeakers... And it's just landed on our shores.

Details: Written by Edgar Kramer Edgar Kramer; Category: Features Features; Published: 05 August 2019 05 August 2019

Naim & Focal ‘Reloaded’ in Australia

At a trendy corporate functions venue in hip downtown Melbourne, Naim and Focal reaffirmed their powerful presence in the local market via a new partnership with major Australian distributor BusiSoft AV.

Details: Written by Tom Waters Tom Waters; Category: Reviews Reviews; Published: 01 August 2019 01 August 2019

APL DSD-SR Digital-to-Analogue Converter

APL Hi-Fi is the brainchild of talented audio engineer and designer, Alex Peychev. He founded his company in his homeland of Bulgaria in 1988. APL Hi-Fi originally started as an award winning modifier of products, but soon after and presently, APL Hi-Fi solely designs and builds its own products. All APL Hi-Fi ILLUMI-FI products are unique and individually handcrafted with a build quality that surpasses typical boutique and achieves a new standard altogether. Alex’s goal is to produce true and natural sounding products that fulfil his company’s motto “No Boundaries”.