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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..

Revealed in advance of its official debut at High End Munich 2025, the NAGAOKA MP-700 sets a new benchmark as the flagship model of the MP Series. With over 85 years of Japanese engineering excellence, NAGAOKA has long been a trusted name in analog audio—its cartridges are widely used by leading manufacturers as OEM and private-label components. The MP-700 features NAGAOKA’s distinctive Moving Permalloy (MP) design, a sophisticated alternative to traditional Moving Magnet (MM) cartridges. This design uses a lightweight permalloy element affixed to the cantilever, dramatically reducing mass and..

Audiolab unleashes two new standalone DACs, the D7 and D9, directly descended from the seminal M-DAC to enhance all manner of digital audio Audiolab’s track record of producing exceptional DACs stretches back more than 30 years. From the 8000DAC in the early 1990s to 2011’s all-conquering M-DAC and its successor the M-DAC+, the Cambridgeshire-based company’s expertise in the field have led to a succession of class-leading devices, each expertly engineered to elevate the performance of all forms of digital audio. While Audiolab has continued to refine the DAC (Digital-to-Analogue Converter) tec..

Innovative Engineering Meets Timeless DesignAt the heart of the Elysian 1 is an exclusive AMT high-frequency driver that delivers crystal-clear treble, ensuring that every note is rendered with pristine accuracy. Complementing this is a customised glass fibre matrix cone bass unit that produces deep, powerful low frequencies enhanced by the state-of-the-art SLPP port technology. With a high system sensitivity of 89dB, these speakers effortlessly partner with a wide range of amplifiers, guaranteeing that each dynamic detail of your music is faithfully reproduced. Who Will Appreciate the Elysian..

In a recent review titled "ATC SCM19 V2 Review, when midrange resolution is #1 priority!", the author presented the ATC SCM19 V2 speakers as an outstanding choice for those who value precision and detail in the midrange frequencies. These speakers stand out for their ability to reproduce vocals and acoustic instruments with remarkable clarity and without coloration. The speaker design includes a sealed cabinet, which allows for better control of bass frequencies and more accurate sound reproduction in various room environments. The SCM19 V2 requires high-quality amplification, as their precisi..