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The Wharfedale Super Linton revives a classic design with modern engineering, blending vintage aesthetics with refined acoustic performance.An evolution of the 2019 Linton Heritage, the Super Linton features newly developed Kevlar-cone drivers, an enhanced motor system and separated crossover sections that improve clarity across highs, mids and lows. Its bass extension and sensitivity deliver a balanced, dynamic sound that handles a wide range of music styles with authority and musicality. The design remains rooted in classic looks, yet the sound is decidedly contemporary—rich, expressive and ..

The Quad Platina Integrated is a stereo integrated amplifier that unambiguously aims for the top of modern hi-fi class. Its main strength is not only raw power or extensive connectivity but above all an extraordinarily clean, controlled, and musically compelling sound, putting it on par with far more expensive separate components.For discerning listeners seeking natural, dynamic, and true-to-source sound, the Quad Platina is one of the most convincing options in its price range. Sound that Captivates from the First NoteThe Platina Integrated’s signature sound is mature, confident, and exceptio..

Perlisten Audio is now one of the biggest brands in the speaker industry. Seeing that it only started a few years back, this is quite an achievement, but it is thoroughly deserved, as they have managed to burst onto the scene with cutting-edge design and technology. Under the helm of CEO and designer Dan Roamer and CSO Lars Johansen, they have gone from strength to strength, but the quality of their products defines this success. As a company, they have also managed to surround themselves with talented people with the technical know-how, and this also helps to reinforce the brand's appeal as h..

Hegel H150 streaming amplifierThe 75W Hegel H150 integrated streaming amp replaces the brand’s popular H120 but with a world of difference. The timing is also apt because my long-in-the-tooth original H190 has had a hard life over the past six years and has been surpassed by Hegel’s latest circuitry; not least the option of Qobuz Connect for high-quality streaming. Hegel have been busy over the past few years working to establish a new level of features and performance in the higher end of its integrated range, including the power house H600 which I would not live without. The new H150 is an a..

Meet the Lumin P1 Mini. With this new model, Lumin is rethinking the idea of a full-featured digital control center. The Mini is the company’s first preamplifier/DAC/streamer to be given physical controls by the design team. To the left of the familiar monochrome display is now a source selector switch, to the right a volume control. In between, there is a push-button on/off switch and an IR sensor. The remote control – an official IR transmitter with comprehensive functionality, not an alibi solution in the omnipresent Apple design – is within easy reach in the packaging. I am very impressed...

The ATC SCM20ASL is a demonstration of how experience counts in the construction of active speakers. It's not cheap but the level of performance on offer here is truly outstanding and it comes encased in one of the best built devices available anywhere near the price. Introduction - What Is the ATC SCM20ASL?The ATC SCM20ASL is a two way, active standmount speaker and the latest addition to the ATC range. I have avoided using the word ‘new’ in that sentence for a few reasons that will require a little bit of unpicking. So, before we get into the heady world of bass adjustment and pippy oak, we ..

Gunter Kürten has been running Thorens on his own for a good four years now. During this time, the portfolio of the traditional brand has grown steadily in breadth and depth. Even though belt-driven turntables have always made up the majority of the equipment produced, one should not forget that Thorens is the inventor of the direct-drive turntable, not some Japanese tinkering shop. Back to the topic. Direct-drive turntables have slipped into the background during the vinyl hype of recent years. In my opinion, the directness and grip of a direct-drive turntable compared to a lightweight belt-d..

A Lot of Hi-Fi Fun for the Money - Hegel H150With the development of the H400 and H600, which are integrated amplifiers in the absolute top class, Hegel has clearly learned even more about how to make amplifiers sound right. This time it’s about the H150. Among friends also called Prodigy.Hegel is a real success story. From a rather modest start, Bent Holter and the rest of the team in the research park have built up a company that is mentioned in virtually every context where hi-fi is discussed, especially when it comes to their integrated amplifiers. The soundHegel’s strength has always been..