New amplifier and CD transport from Audiolab. 6000A is the name of the new model from Audiolab. Equipped with 4 normal sets of analoge inputs, a MM input. Besides the analouge inputs there is also a USB input, COAX input and optical input. 2x80watt@8ohm. 6000CD is the new transport with only digital outputs. The price […]

                  We just got a hold on the TiBO SMART Amp. The first thing I noticed when I got it, it looked very similar to the 'Tangent Ampster BT' which I had in my daugthers rooms. The Tangent Ampster got a HiFi Choice recommended and got a 5 […]

Audiolab has annonced the release of the M-ONE compact integrated amplifier, taking Audiolab's DAC technology and adding pre/power amp circuitry, plus connectivy options including aptX bluetooth. Design wise the M-ONE is equal to the M-DAC+, and sports the same cabinet. M-ONE is able to handle 32/384kHz via USB. The USB input also offers support for […]

Elara is, according to avhub.com.au, the name of the new series from french Triangle Elara 1, Elera 5 and Elera 7 should be the name of the speakers. "The flagship in the Elara line is the LN-07, which has two 165mm bass/midrange drivers and a 25mm soft dome tweeter. It is specified as having a frequency […]

  The C1100 preamplifier brings a new level of performance and luxury to McIntosh’s heralded preamplifier offerings – evidenced by its high level inputs having the lowest noise of any McIntosh preamplifier ever produced. It utilizes a two-chassis design where the control and power sections are completely separate from the audio section. Absolute isolation of […]

Four years in the making and with 34 years of experience and unrivalled reputation behind the company, Parasound’s new Halo Integrated amplifier/DAC had to be something special … and different to most other integrated amps on the market today.   The combination of highest quality components and the very latest technology result in a “superior” […]

Marantz M-CR611 finally arrived. News? Packed with Spotify Connect, one extra opitcal & volume regulated analog out (pre-out) and a neat changeable light from the front. Hooked it up with the passive speakers, tried with the floorstanding speaker Triangle Esprit Gaia (Which I'm reviewing on the sidenote). It actually did an okay job driving the floorstanders, and compared to the M-CR610 it definitely […]

2 new models in Marantz's Melody series has arrived; M-CR511, which we already got on the test bench, and the new model M-CR611 with CDplayer. Was lucky to get my hands on one of the early M-CR511. Some changes compared to the MCR510 is; the logo is now inside and not letter plastered on the […]

Hegel is now here with the HD12, the successor of the HD11. The pricetag has increased with 150€, but is stacked with alot of new features. Some of these is the support for DSD, special designet headphone output, display and a preamplifier build in. So for 150€ ekstra you get quite a lot. Build quality The […]

    The newest range in Triangle's program: Esprit Ez series. A series of 2 stadmount speakers, 2 floorstander models, one center speaker and one rear surround speaker. Build Quality The Triangle Antal Ez comes in 3 variations, High Gloss White, High Gloss Black and walnut finish. The cabinet is really nice looking, and the […]

Rating: ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ (5 out of 5) For: Easy to use Powerful amplifier Detailed Lots of connectivy options Against: Bluetooth missing Marantz Melody Stream comes in 2 different finishes, one with black and a white front and one in all black. I think the older M-CR503 is a slicker looking unit with its classic Marantz finish, which […]