Audiolab’s classic amplifiers have been highly regarded since the early 80’s. In 1982, the debut model 8000A made a lot of noise in the Hi-Fi market and for a long time became a reference in the segment of mid-budget components. It seems that after forty years the company decided to repeat this trick, but climbing up a…
The North collection is a new addition to the Moon by Simaudio lineup, and the collection itself lives partly in parallel with the main lineup. It may gradually replace the existing lineup, although it is unlikely that it will completely replace it: after all, the North components are top or pre-top models in certain numbered…
Marantz SR7013 Review: Looking for a 9.2-channel powerful receiver? The Marantz SR7013 stands out as a premium AV receiver designed to bridge the gap between audiophile-grade sound quality and immersive home theater performance. With its Hi-Fi pedigree and advanced features, this receiver caters to users who demand excellence in both audio and video experiences. Design and Build…
The Exposure 3010 S2D is unmistakably the flagship integrated amplifier in the British range. Not only because it is the only one that has the option of modular expansion with a DSD-capable DAC board. It is also taller, better equipped, and weighs as much as its two smaller but overall very similar brothers (namely 12.0…
McIntosh makes top-notch stereo equipment, and the C22 MK V AC preamp and MC275 AC power amp combo is a perfect example. It delivers amazing sound and looks fantastic, all at a price point that isn’t their absolute highest. The best part? They give you tons of options! With 20 different power amps alone (not counting multi-channel…
Modern integrated amplifiers can do much more than just “just” amplify and manage stereo signals. An integrated amplifier that can do a lot is the Lyngdorf TDAI-3400. It attracts, for example, with a highly sophisticated room calibration (RoomPerfect) and such a comprehensive modular design that it is possible for everyone to “tailor” their perfect amplifier. Discover the…
So clean and neutral that you almost forget you’re listening to a tube amp: With the Canor AI 1.10, Canor has created a timeless classic amplifier that transcends genre boundaries. Canor AI 1.10 Review: We had long planned to test the Canor AI 1.10, and the wait has been worth it. My first encounter with both the…
It’s a preamp/power amp combination that I didn’t want to drag into the listening room anymore: too big and heavy. The trio consists of the preamp Canor Hyperion P1 + Virtus M1 (mono power amps) and is made according to the old tradition: with tubes for amplification and extremely high material costs. The height of 19 centimeters…
The new Naim Audio Uniti line with the top model Naim Uniti Nova (5,000 euros) tested here and its smaller siblings Star (4,000 euros) and Atom (2,200 euros) marks a turning point in Naim’s history. It marks the point where lifestyle and high-end finally merge and something new and natural emerges from it. The new…
In a hit parade of the most beautiful hi-fi components, Primare would certainly always have a candidate among the top ten. The Swedes simply have a wonderfully light hand when it comes to a design that is as clean as it is elegant. One that makes it clear right from the start that quality prevails…