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Thorens TD 1600 with TP 160: Let the Good Times RollThorens, a legend among vinyl turntable manufacturers, continues to impress with its new TD 1600 model, which combines classic design with modern technology. Paired with the TP 160 tonearm, this turntable delivers exceptional sound quality and the elegance that Thorens is known for. The TD 1600 is not just a tribute to the past but also proof that the best days of vinyl are far from over. Classic Design, Modern TechnologyThe Thorens TD 1600 is visually inspired by iconic models from the 1970s but incorporates numerous modern improvements. The..

Technics SC-CX700 is the first fully wireless active hi-fi system from this renowned Japanese brand. With this product, Technics focuses on combining sleek design, advanced technology, and exceptional sound quality to meet the needs of modern users. The SC-CX700 merges aesthetic sophistication with performance typically reserved for larger and more complex systems. The system features a two-way coaxial speaker design with high-quality drivers delivering clear highs, rich mids, and deep bass. Technics employs its proprietary JENO (Jitter Elimination and Noise-shaping Optimization) technology, e..

Performance and Timeless AppealThe Wharfedale Super Linton is an upgrade of the successful Linton model, combining the brand’s rich audio heritage with modern improvements. Designed for those who appreciate high-quality sound reproduction and timeless design, the Super Linton builds on its predecessor's foundation and introduces precise enhancements, placing it among the best standmount speakers in its price range. Design and BuildThe Super Linton features a robust construction that merges classic wooden finishes with modern elements. These speakers are visually appealing and seamlessly fit in..

The Hegel H190v is an advanced integrated amplifier designed for discerning music lovers seeking top-notch sound quality and modern functionality. Equipped with SoundEngine 2 technology, it effectively reduces distortion, delivering precise, dynamic audio with exceptional clarity. With 150 W per channel at 8 ohms, it easily drives even demanding speakers while maintaining balance and detail. The amplifier supports a wide range of connectivity options, including USB, optical, and coaxial inputs, as well as AirPlay and Spotify Connect for wireless music streaming. The addition of UPnP ensures se..

Las Vegas, NV – Technics announces the EAH-AZ100, its latest true wireless earbuds, adding to the family of award-winning audio products backed by 60 years of sound engineering and product development. The EAH-AZ100 levels up users’ sound experience with a newly developed, proprietary “Magnetic Fluid Driver” that creates clean, high-resolution, low-vibration and low-distortion sounds for the most authentic, balanced audio that’s true to the original source. For stress-free communication, the EAH-AZ100 introduces “Voice Focus AI”– an innovative feature that combines an AI noise reduction chip a..

Few new speaker brands have enjoyed the universal acclaim of Perlisten, and after a cursory listen, it’s obvious the critical acclaim heaped on its £7,000 S4b flagship standmount isn’t merely generous encouragement for a fledgling brand from Wisconsin, USA.Founded by acoustical engineer Daniel Roemer and former M&K Sound president Lars Johansen in 2016, it wasn’t until 2020 that Perlisten Audio’s fully formed production speakers landed with a thump, catering for both the hi-fi and AV sectors. The intervening years were all about a thoroughgoing R&D program, not least to optimise the company’s ..

What is it about these so-called “all-in-one” components, such as the Electrocompaniet ECI6DX-MKII, that I like so much? When I was a journeyman audiophile I was always taught that it’s better to separate the features of components as much as possible, breaking out tuners and integrated amps from ’70s receivers, breaking out phono stages from preamplifiers, breaking out the right channel from the left channel and, most recently, breaking out power supplies from everything else. Electrocompaniet ECI6DX-MKII ConclusionsWhat does this have to do with the Electrocompaniet? We did plenty of trouble..

Bucking the trendThe ATC SCM100PSL under review here is cherry picked from the brand’s Classic Series of dedicated standmount hifi speakers (which share drivers and internals with the pro range, albeit in more domestically friendly cabinets). And while this isn’t a new speaker by any means, it’s been evolved over recent decades, meaning the real acid test is how (pardon the pun) it still stands up today. Pushing the envelopeWhat also changed during my time with these speakers is my preconceptions of ATC’s ‘house sound’. Having read many a rival review that hinted at the product line being more..