Ferrum Audio Erco: Ferrum Audio, a well-known Poland company, began to take shape with an unusual set of products. The first was a high-end headphone amplifier called OOR, while the second unit, Hypsos, which at first glance could be mistaken for a DAC, turned out to be a high-end external power supply. Finally, the third…
Are you a Hiking lover? I love hiking, and I know many others do too. One of the toughest parts of planning a backpacking trip is packing your bag. It’s easy to forget something important, and every bit of space is valuable. Whether you’re exploring a dense forest or climbing a mountain, music can make…
Simone Marcato’s audio and home theater setup is a meticulously crafted blend of high-quality components chosen with a balanced approach to maximize music listening and movie-watching experiences. Despite working within a budget, Marcato achieved remarkable performance by leveraging a mix of used gear and strategic new purchases, showcasing a commitment to smart,…
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 Rega Naiad turntable (almost the same as the Naiad, but in a serial version) debuted at the Bristol Hi-Fi Show. It is worth recalling here that the Rega Naiad, which is valued at £30,000 in the UK, is something of an almost impossible prototype that became so coveted that it was produced in 50 copies, of which…
