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Reed Turntables & Tonearms in Nirvana
Lithuania’s highly-acclaimed turntable and tonearm manufacturer Reed has revised its partnership arrangement in Australia by appointing Nirvana Sound as the new local distributor.
Vertere Sharpens Line-Up With New Sabre Cartridge
Analogue aficionado Vertere continues to expand its phono-centric catalogue with the new mid-point Sabre Moving Magnet cartridge.
DS Audio Unveils New DS003 Optical Cartridge
DS Audio, maker of high-end cartridges extending to the über echelons, has released the new DS003 optical cartridge which incorporates the company’s latest technology.
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- Written by Vedran Simunovic Vedran Simunovic
- Category: Reviews Reviews
- Published: 01 June 2021 01 June 2021
Harbeth SHL5plus XD Loudspeakers
Some people might say that the Harbeth Super HL5plus XD speakers look ordinary, perhaps because they don’t have curved sides, chromed bits or some other fashion or fad of the hi-fi world. Well, yes, they look as ordinary as the Parthenon. Some might even say that they are not exciting, perhaps because they use no ribbons, horns or other trendy technology. Well, yes, they sound as un-exciting as Pavarotti. That’s because dispensing with those distractions, Harbeth has been creating loudspeakers (such as the SHL5plus XD for review here) that are becoming synonyms for British design, British reliability and British quality.
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- Written by Edgar Kramer Edgar Kramer
- Category: Reviews Reviews
- Published: 01 June 2021 01 June 2021
Cables for Music Resonant Cable Loom
Cables for Music. I like that. Like, wine for the palate or… lens transcribing for subjective vision. A tangible thing which acts as a conduit to interpretive personal pleasure. As far as our audio universe, unadulterated music is the ultimate target, right? In this examination of the ‘Resonant’ cable loom from innovative Hong Kong specialist Cables for Music, I embark on a multi-faceted installation process arriving at a unique cable architecture. Or cable system. One which its makers have painstakingly crafted to deliver the purest version of… well, the last word on the company’s very name. It’s a noble foundation.
Melco Announces Music Server Upgrades
The highly-acclaimed flagship N1Z music servers from digital specialist Melco have received substantial operational and circuit upgrades aimed at performance improvements.
Glanz Tech Tonearms Now Available in Australia
Glanz Tech tonearms from Japan have been the stuff of audiophile ardent desire since the company’s inception in the early 1950s. After a long hiatus, the brand makes a comeback to our shores.
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- Written by Edgar Kramer Edgar Kramer
- Category: Features Features
- Published: 26 May 2021 26 May 2021
Focal Powered by Naim Store Launches in Sydney
In line with an expanding strategy across the globe, Sydney’s Addicted To Audio newly renovated showroom launches with the incorporation of the ‘Focal Powered by Naim’ store experience.
Dan D’Agostino Master Audio Systems Announces Progression Gen 2 Amplifiers
With a heavy design language emphasis derived from the company statement Relentless powerhouse comes Dan D’Agostino MAS’ new generation of Progression monoblock and stereo power amplifiers.
Audience Studio ONE and Studio TWO Cables
Cable maker Audience has announced two complete new lines, the Studio ONE and Studio TWO interface solutions, which replace the company’s highly acclaimed Au24 SE and Conductor SE respectively.
Open Door to Bass With IsoAcoustics’ New Aperta Sub
IsoAcoustics, prolific maker of loudspeaker and audio component isolation supports for vibrational distortion elimination, has launched the new Aperta Sub three-column isolation system.
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- Written by Travis Kelly Travis Kelly
- Category: Features Features
- Published: 18 May 2021 18 May 2021
Nirvana Sound Hosts Rudy Van Gelder Studio's Live Streaming Event
On this particularly cold Melbourne Sunday, while the masses were braving the year’s first blast of winter, on the other side of town there was something warming up... two world-class 100kg Class-A Greek heavyweights. Enter here the audiophile’s new home of entertainment, team Nirvana Sound!
