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Swedish manufacturer Primare sets a high benchmark in high-end audio with the Primare I35 Prisma integrated amplifier featuring the upgraded DM36 DAC module. This award-winning component combines proprietary UFPD 2 Class D amplification, a state-of-the-art ESS Sabre DAC, and the versatile Prisma network streaming platform. The result is an all-in-one masterpiece offering uncompromising sonic reproduction and effortless day-to-day usability.Sonic Performance and Sound Character The centerpiece of the Primare I35 Prisma is the second-generation Ultra Fast Power Device (UFPD 2) amplification tech..

The REL S/550 is an active subwoofer designed for listeners who want to add greater depth, energy and scale to their hi-fi system without sacrificing natural, musical sound. The April 2026 review highlights its ability to combine very deep bass with control, speed and subtlety.This is particularly important in stereo systems. A good hi-fi subwoofer should not simply produce more bass. Its purpose is to extend the lowest frequencies of the main speakers and make music sound larger, fuller and more effortless.REL S/550: Much More Than a Home Cinema Subwoofer REL is a specialist subwoofer manufac..

Rather than giving the Hegel H190v another simple refresh, Hegel has gone a different route this time — launching two separate successor integrated amplifiers instead of one. In this Hegel H200 vs Hegel A200 comparison, we break down exactly what separates the new Hegel streaming amplifier from the new Hegel analog integrated amplifier, and help you decide which Hegel amp is right for your hi-fi system. It's been about two and a half years since the original Hegel H190 gained its own built-in phono stage and picked up the "v" suffix, becoming the Hegel H190v. This time around, Hegel took its s..

Primare Allt-i-Ett: One Box, Full of SoundPRIMARE ALLT-I-ETT is described by reviewer Bruce Black as a beautifully engineered all-in-one music system that proves Primare, best known for separate hi-fi components, is equally accomplished at compact solutions. Its name is Swedish for "all in one," and the brand's design philosophy draws on the Scandinavian concepts of hygge and lagom — ease and balance. Sound: The reviewer notes the unit rewards some initial setup time, particularly the placement setting (corner, wall, open) and the app-based automatic Room EQ calibration, both of which meaningf..

REL Acoustics is widely regarded as one of the world's leading manufacturers of hi-fi subwoofers, and according to international reviewers, its new compact T/7x model is one of the most compelling proofs that a small subwoofer can sound extraordinary. Neil Gader, a renowned American audio journalist for The Absolute Sound magazine, thoroughly tested this new subwoofer in a review published on July 18, 2026. The T/7x is the successor to the long-standing and successful T/7i model, which Gader himself used for years as the reference bass anchor in his smaller listening room. This personal experi..

A Speaker of Superlatives, Devialet ManiaThe Devialet Mania is not just another wireless speaker in an already crowded Bluetooth market—it is the first truly portable speaker from the French hi-fi brand Devialet, which has spent a decade and a half becoming known for its iconic amplifiers and spherical Phantom speakers. Into the Mania, Devialet has packed four years of development, proprietary Active Stereo Calibration (ASC) technology, 360-degree spatial sound, and luxurious craftsmanship—all into an enclosure barely larger than an Amazon Echo smart speaker. The result is a speaker consistent..

Ortofon MC X20: Three Reviewers, One Verdict — Astonishing Sound, Unbeatable Value The German reviewer admits Ortofon had fallen off his radar, until the new MC X series lured him back in. Even before he heard a note, the specs alone impressed him: silver coils, a resonance-optimised housing, and prices starting from just €299.On the turntable, the cartridge proved powerful yet remarkably subtle right out of the box, needing no run-in time at all. Spinning Steely Dan and Bill Evans records revealed speed, attack and groove, delivered with a relaxed, never-aggressive touch.His verdict: the MC X..

WAV, FLAC, DSD and PCM – how to coax music from digital files that comes closest to analog soundA few years ago, listening to music was simple. A CD player, an amplifier, and a pair of speakers made up an entire Hi-Fi system. Today, digital streaming has become the primary source of music. Millions of high-resolution albums are just a few taps away.But with the rise of services like Qobuz and TIDAL, a new question has emerged:If everyone is playing the same FLAC file, why don't systems sound the same?More and more music lovers are asking themselves this. At first glance, the answer should be s..