Auralic Polaris, given the compact housing, which after all contains a powerful integrated amplifier plus a fully equipped streamer, he rightly asked himself the question: Is such a device more hi-fi fast food or already an audiophile designer drug? The answer was surprisingly clear. Whenever the author of these lines tests good all-in-one devices, he…
Rotel RAP-1580MKII: This surround amplifier/processor is an updated version of a model that debuted four years ago. The designers have added a Dirac Live automatic sound calibration system for the room and also carried out several almost imperceptible cosmetic improvements in the software. Both externally and conceptually, the device practically does not differ from the…
The American company Cary Audio is already thirty years old, but it has remained a family business. And it is located in the same place – in the city of Cary, North Carolina. However, if we talk about manufactured equipment, growth is visible here. Today, the catalog is divided into two equal areas: tube and…
Due to the change in the model range and lines of the manufacturer, Stellar Strata is currently the only integrated amplifier in the PS Audio catalog. During my acquaintance with this device, the thought constantly visited me: the “source” in this device is no less than the “amplifier”. So it turned out to be a…
Technics SU-G700, Recognizable classic look and rich detailed sound, together with non-standard and unusual technical solutions for brand fans – this is the concept of this amplifier. The Japanese company considered that the result is more important than the process, and at the audition, we were convinced of this ourselves. Technics SU-G700 If you’re an…
Aris The 30 tube integrated amplifier, hero of today’s Review has already overcome at least two stages of this path. In any case, he appeared in stores and on online platforms, and he seemed to be able to attract attention without difficulty. THE amplifier The large capital letters on the front of the 30-tube integrated…
We’ve revisited our popular review of the Cambridge Audio CXA81 Mk II to see how it holds up in the current market. We’ve added a new competitor comparison and fleshed out our listening notes. The short version? It’s still a phenomenal amplifier. At first look, the Cambridge Audio CXA81 Mk II and its smaller 60W…