The ultimate Shanling ET3 guideโevery feature, flaw, and forum opinion dissected. From CD playback to IยฒS and upsampling, this is the most complete ET3 breakdown you’ll find anywhere.
Paul Cash reviews the Wharfedale EVO4.2, praising its rich tone, clear separation, and ELYSIAN-inspired featuresโasking, is this the best audiophile speaker for $1,000?
Mike Harkins explores the rise of DSP in high-end audio, questioning its role in shaping the future as more audiophile brands adopt it to optimize room acoustics and enhance sound reproduction.
“Manufacturers of hi-fi equipment like to brag about their flagship products, but in any company’s product lineup, the key role is played by the models that simply sell best.”
Fezz Audioโs Mira Ceti 300B combines luxurious design by award-winning Kabo & Pydo with rich, refined tube soundโat a shockingly fair price. Pair it with the right speakers and prepare to be spellbound.
Pylon Audioโs Diamond 25 MkII may resemble its predecessor, but its sonic upgrades are striking. This refined floorstander now offers increased dynamics, clarity, and boldnessโwithout losing its signature warmth and balanceโall at a compelling price.
Cyrus Audioโs Stream-XR streamer impresses with its clean, engaging sound and smart BluOS integrationโespecially when paired with Neil Young Archives, offering detailed playback that rivals higher-end gear in a fiercely competitive market.
The MXN10 provides the technical prowess of Cambridgeโs StreamMagic streaming platform, while the DacMagic 200M adds powerful headphone amplification and an exceptional digital-to-analogue converter.
Fed up with hype and high prices, this reviewer bought Cambridge Audioโs MXN10 with their own cashโand found a compact streamer that nails neutrality, boasts stellar software, and delivers serious value under ยฃ400.
Streaming may rule, but this $2K systemโfeaturing Cambridge’s AXR100 amp and AXC35 CD player, Pro-Jectโs T1 turntable, and Wharfedale Diamond 12.2 speakersโproves that physical media still delivers musical magic with detail, warmth, and soul.
Tim Lim from Singapore sets a new distance record for PMAโs โNo, I Have the Best Systemโฆโ columnโsharing lessons from 20 years of audio upgrades, regrets, and triumphs in a dedicated hi-fi room inside a high-rise BTO flat.
Rotelโs A12MKII integrated amp-DAC impresses with refined power, a premium DAC, and warm, balanced sound. While lacking AAC Bluetooth support, it shines with dynamic range, rich midrange, and build quality that outclasses rivals.