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The U2 Mini is a UPnP streamer and works with all the main streaming services – Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Qobuz Connect, TuneIn Radio – and is certified as Roon Ready. File compatibility is excellent with the Lumin handling up to hi-res 32-bit/768kHz PCM files and DSD512. It will decode MQA streams too, though that feels less important now that Tidal has moved away from the format.Lumin is proud of its new processing system and the quad-clock arrangement which ensures greater internal timing accuracy. Jitter in all its forms is the enemy of good digital sound quality, after all.VerdictOv..

The Hegel H600 integrated amplifier is a virtual Swiss Army knife of features with incredible digital flexibility, including integral network streaming. Its aluminum enclosure is elegant, simple, rigid, and well designed. Inside is a dual-mono Class AB MOSFET amplifier producing 300Wpc into 8 ohms with a damping factor of 4000, doubling to 600Wpc into 4 ohms, and stable into a 2-ohm load. The preamp section utilizes several technologies from Hegel’s reference P30A preamplifier, and the amp section is based on principles implemented in Hegel’s well-regarded H30A reference amplifier. The built-i..

The new ATC SCM20 ASLs offer all the quality for a lot lessWhen it comes to high-end hi-fi sound, the name ATC carries a weight that commands respect—especially among audiophiles in search of reference-grade precision without compromise. Their latest release, the SCM20ASL Pro Mk2 active loudspeakers, proves exactly that: it is possible to preserve professional sound quality while significantly reducing costs. Studio-born heritageThe new SCM20ASLs are speakers that uphold the core principles of ATC’s philosophy: neutral sound, exceptional resolution, and uncompromising build quality. These are ..

To play a disc with Technics' new SL-1300G record player means pushing its round On button, then touching one or more of its rectangular speed selector buttons, then pushing the big square [Start:Stop] button, then unclamping the tonearm and using its cue lever to raise it up. Technics' first generation of direct drives began in 1970 and included the SP-10 and the SL-1100. Technics' second generation, which added quartz-locked speed control, was labeled Mk.II. It included the SP-10 Mk.II and the biggest-selling turntable of all time: the SL-1200 Mk.II. The third generation began in 2016 with t..

The Raven is currently Hegel’s only standalone DAC. It joins Hegel’s other top-tier audio components, which include the P30A preamplifier (“the Conductor”), the H30A power amplifier (“the Orchestra”), and the Viking CD player. While the D50 is an ideal match for Hegel’s reference separate components, Hegel has ensured that the D50 can also be seamlessly integrated with its top-tier streaming integrated amplifiers using a connection it calls the DAC-Loop.With its midnight-black plumage, the raven is a bird that evokes a sense of seriousness. It’s been associated with prophecy and mysticism, a..

The special edition REL Acoustics T/9x SE subwoofer in Italian red may be a little too racy for some hifi fans, but I love the vibe this strikingly colourful sub-bass speaker brings to my listening room. It’s more than a flashy supercar paint job to one of REL’s most popular mid-series models, though. This limited edition version of the Serie T/x flagship sports an upgraded centre cap to the forward-firing ‘attack’ driver and a re-tuned chassis suspension for faster low frequency handling and scale.PerformanceThe system’s sound with the T/9x SE in place has all the depth I’ve come to expect, a..

Awarding a ‘Best Buy’ with an ultimate 10/10 score, Martin Dew at AVForums has been stunned by a close encounter with a compact 5.1 system of Perlisten’s R series speakers.If the imposing towers and super-reference status of Perlisten’s S-Series loudspeakers are outside your budget, why not try the more affordable bookshelf package? I say ‘affordable’, but I think you know what I mean. This R-Series package puts the brand within reach of many more enthusiasts, or at least it’s a combo that can arguably be saved up for. The only other opportunities I’ve had to listen to Perlisten’s range have b..

The most compact active speaker in the ATC line and based on the 50th anniversary ‘Limited Edition’ design, the SCM20ASL is the ideal choice for modestly sized rooms where outstanding musical reproduction is the goal. The 2-way SCM20ASL continues ATC’s philosophy of combining the best in-house drive units with matched on-board amplification for optimal fidelity. Uniting the benefits of compact size and wider bandwidth with the improved phase coherence, response speed and dynamics of ATC active operation, the SCM20ASL is perfected for small to medium sized listening environments. In addition, i..