A new generation of stereo receivers is upon us, and the Onkyo TX-8270 Stereo Receiver is one of its first heralds. This new genre masterfully combines the features of modern AV receivers with the classic virtues and familiar simplicity of traditional stereo equipment. Some might call it a surround receiver stripped down to stereo. Looked…
FiiO’s wheels never stop spinning, as if they’re racing down the highway at high speed. They seem to be in a constant new device launch mode, as soon as you watch them introduce a new product. FiiO UTWS5 Review. In the past six months, they have released the BTA30 PRO, FH9, FD7, FA7s, KA3, and…
In the world of digital-to-analog converters, there is a very clear hierarchy in terms of quality class and components used. The most affordable devices use low- and mid-range DAC chips, mid-price devices use exclusively top-end chips, and the most expensive components use chips extremely rarely: it is believed that maximum sound quality can only be…
It is important to know one thing: a receiver is an amplifier with a built-in FM tuner. And it is not at all necessary to have five and one more channels (or however many are required according to the latest trends?) to be called a receiver. A two-channel amplifier with a radio is a receiver….
Q Acoustics doesn’t have as many speaker models as some bigger brands, but their products have still won major awards. The Q Acoustics Concept 20 speakers are a special case; they don’t belong to any regular series, which shows how unique they are. They even come with specially designed stands to match. Design and Build…
Whether you’re just stepping into the world of vinyl, setting up a second system in your hobby space, or outfitting a weekend retreat, the Rega System One offers an affordable, all-in-one solution for vinyl lovers. It includes a turntable, amplifier, and speakers, all designed to work together seamlessly. But does this all-Rega combo unlock any…
ELAC Concentro S 503: High-end shelf units are strange beasts that combine size-related compromises with top-end technology Usually, there are no big queues at the doorstep of the High End. Although it seems everything is simple: you take the best that is at hand, you collect it in one case. Further, a little more complicated…
The Bose Soundbar 300, also known as the SoundTouch 300, has been a popular choice for home audio enthusiasts for years. But in 2025, with so many new soundbars available on the market, is it still a worthy investment and fulfill your needs? In my Bose Soundbar 300 review, I’ll share my thoughts on the…
All the equipment that Revox now produces (of course, except for the renovation of its classic reel-to-reel tape recorders) is rather digital and digitally oriented, most of all focused on building its ecosystem and multi-room type systems. There are also devices characterized as “all-in-one”; there is an audio server, and there are wired and wireless…
iFi NEO Stream sound signature: The iFi brand is quite hard to miss in the hi-fi market. Firstly, the unusual and recognizable design of their desktop and portable components attracts attention. Secondly, the fact that the English brand does not produce anything larger than a desktop Hi-Fi is also quite surprising. After all, the compact…