For more than two decades, SVS has been known for doing something most audio companies rarely manage: building subwoofers that deliver true high-end performance without climbing into high-end price insanity. When they started back in 1998 in Ohio, the goal was beautifully simple—create subwoofers that outperform big-name brands while costing less, and do it by…
svs sb 3000 micro review: The small case of the (almost a cube with edges of 278 x 287 x 271 mm) houses a powerful digital amplifier with a peak power of as much as 2,500 W. The eight-inch driver of the SVS 3000 Micro produces bass notes from 23 Hz. How did the company achieve such…
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…
Hegel H590 Review: This number in advance: 300. Namely 300 watts. Sine. per channel. And at 8 ohms. The power output of the new Hegel H590 is unusually high and is easily 100 watts more than most of the other “big” integrated amplifiers in this class. With 300 watts at 8 ohms, Hegel’s new flagship…
Are you ready to treat your ears to an incredible audio experience? You’ve got to check out the Holo Audio Bliss KTE Headphone Amplifier. In this review, I’ll dive into everything this amazing amplifier has to offer and why it just might be the key to unlocking pure listening pleasure. The Holo Audio Bliss KTE…
Elac EA101EQ-G – the traditional manufacturer from Kiel could hardly have called its new integrated amplifier more cryptic. The name behind the abbreviation EA is far more catchy: Element Amplifier. This already indicates that the EA101EQ-G is primarily aimed at hi-fi beginners or those switching over, which is also underlined by its sales price of…
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 multichannel…
A decade ago, the Naim Nait XS amplifier established itself as a benchmark, offering improved sound and greater grunt than its predecessors from a similarly slimline package. Now, it has been revised for a second time by Naim’s engineers, and the result is the Naim Nait XS 3. While it looks familiar, the revision is…