MoFiโs remaster of Iron Butterflyโs acid rock landmark “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida” breathes new life into the 1968 classic, delivering thunderous bass, refined detail, and an intimacy lost in reverb-heavy earlier pressings.
In Part 2, Norman Varney dismantles audiophile mythsโfrom misunderstood power upgrades to the flawed logic of spikesโarguing that true sonic improvement begins with the room, not the gear.
Three high-end speaker cablesโAudience Studio ONE, AudioQuest Robin Hood ZERO, and Kimber Kable Monocle XLโshowcase different flavors of excellence: the Studio ONEโs lush warmth, Robin Hoodโs soundstage depth, and Monocle XLโs bold, detailed realism.
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.