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Bruno Putzeys calls class-D a “solved problem,” but responses from Peachtree, Orchard Audio, and Bel Canto suggest otherwise—pointing to GaN FETs, digital input topologies, and implementation refinements as the next frontier for sonic gains.
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Berlin’s hi-fi bar scene is booming—Anima, Bar Neiro, Rhinoçéros, Unkompress, and Bankert Vinyl Café each offer a unique blend of audiophile sound and hospitality, from vintage vinyl purity to immersive listening sessions by the Spree.
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Tom Gibbs defends the value of Chi-Fi in high-end audio, spotlighting PrimaLuna’s EVO 300 tube amp and budget marvels from Vera-Fi, Gustard, and Topping—while calling out the fearmongering and hypocrisy in anti-Chinese gear rhetoric.
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Magnat’s Signature Edelstein bookshelf speakers may be small, but their robust construction, clever engineering, and surprisingly weighty, detailed sound prove they’re no gimmick—just serious value and musicality in a compact package.
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Latest generation of NAD’s popular compact, value-driven “just add speakers” solution upgraded with ESS Sabre DAC, MM phono input, Dirac Live readiness, and Dolby Digital decoding.
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T.H.E. Show 2024 delivered standout moments—from AGD’s immersive orchestral realism and Margules’s dynamic warmth to PBN’s jaw-dropping power and finesse, which earned this year’s “Best of Show” nod from a well-sated reviewer.
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The iFi ZEN CAN 3 supports in-ear monitors (IEMs) using xMEMS, an innovative speaker technology to push the boundaries of headphone performance.
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This comprehensive Hi-Fi lexicon turns audio jargon into accessible knowledge with clarity and charm. ELI5 and ELI15 breakdowns make complex terms easy to grasp. The final scenario with John smartly reinforces the concepts in action. A thoughtful, user-friendly guide for anyone building an audio system from the ground up.
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Doug More of The Sound Advocate likes what he hears in the new Heaven 11 Billie MKll class-D / tube integrated amplifier.
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The SilentPower brand is categorized into four main segments: Power Supplies, Cables, Conditioners and Accessories. Each segment is meticulously engineered to deliver superior noise cancellation and power purity.
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Nick from Sydney blends Aussie-made classics like ME amplification and Serhan Swift Mu2 speakers with Naim digital gear, showing that thoughtful system synergy—and not price—creates holographic sound that’s pure, personal, and meditative.
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A DAC fails, a speaker hums, and a $299 bookshelf impresses—this column dives into the fickle alchemy of system synergy, budget excellence, and why great specs don’t always mean great sound.
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The Pyramid Audio System has been carefully formulated to sound pleasing to the ear with a warm clean sound shaped to limit “ear fatigue”.
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Based on the company’s high-end 700 Series but in a more compact package, these products will be available for shipment in late June.
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At Audiophile Experts’ Luxman launch, a preview of the company’s centennial lineup—featuring the NT-07 transport, C-10X preamp, and M-10X amp—delivered vivid, dynamically charged sound that matched their refined design.