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…
At NAD, too, most of the new amplifiers are somehow digital. But only most. With the NAD C 316BEE V2, the inventors of the budget amp are once again presenting a classic, purely analog entry-level amplifier – even with a phono input. And with an unbelievably juicy, aromatic, and substantial sound. There are hi-fi testers…
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…
Technics SU-G700M2: The theme of classic Hi-Fi is increasingly exploited in the creation of modern stereo components. It should be noted that several brands do this rightfully because it is their amplifiers “with arrows” of the 70s that are the reference for designers of the 21st century. One such brand is Technics. The SL-A1 powerhouse…
The Marantz Model M1 is a powerhouse with a compact design, combining classic Hi-Fi craftsmanship with modern features. Whether streaming your favorite playlists or diving into your treasured vinyl collection, the M1 delivers a dynamic and rich sound experience that brings your music to life. Its sleek, minimalist aesthetic fits effortlessly into any space, while its powerful…
Compact, space-saving hi-fi is popular. There are midi-size components, mini and micro. The cute preamp/DAC Pro-Ject Pre Box S2 Digital and the brand new power amp Amp Box S3 could even be called nano-hi-fi. Nevertheless, these are full-fledged audio components with a considerable range of functions, good sound, and respectable output power – as the…
DSPeaker Anti-Mode X4: The subwoofer equalizer boxes from DSPeaker have been known for many years. They are now an integral part of the scene, as they are the only ones that manage to achieve reliable bass equalization and “de-drumming” with simple automatic calibration. The Anti-Mode products were always extremely simple to use, top-quality workmanship, and…
Line 6 Amplifiers: I play an Agile Interceptor 7 (before they made them with EMG) and a custom 1976 Aria Les Paul (lawsuit era) with the original pickup and Duncan super distortion. My Aria is screaming from this. Agile isn’t as cool, but it still sounds good. I play more metal-influenced and electronic/ambient/industrial music. This…