Auralic Polaris: As a well-equipped streamer, it rightly asks the question: Is such a device more hi-fi fast food or already an audiophile designer drug? The answer, it turns out, is surprisingly clear. Whenever the author of these lines tests a good all-in-one device, he briefly longs for a solid, steady hi-fi life without the…
While most new audio receivers are filled with streaming apps and internet features, Rotel is focusing on what’s most important: the sound. The Rotel RAP-1580MKII is built with this simple goal. It’s a powerful amplifier designed to do one thing perfectly: create incredibly clear, powerful, and immersive sound. It omits the additional digital features that…
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…
The Technics SU-G700 is an amplifier that feels instantly familiar—and quietly controversial. With its unmistakable classic Technics styling and a sound that leans heavily on modern digital processing, it represents a very deliberate philosophy: the final result matters more than the traditional path taken to achieve it. After spending extended listening time with the SU-G700…
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…
The Quick Take: The Cambridge Audio CXA81 Mk II is a class-leading integrated amplifier for digital-first audiophiles. It earns a 4.8/5 rating for its exceptional ESS Sabre ES9018K2M DAC and neutral, high-resolution sound. It is the best choice for systems under $1,500 that prioritize clarity over features like built-in phono stages or Wi-Fi. We’ve revisited…