Yearly Archives: 2023

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Yamaha R-N800A & R-N1000A Network Receivers – First Look Image Credit: Yamaha Yamaha has announced two smaller siblings to its successful and more expensive R-N2000A network receiver released in 2022, the R-N800A and the R-N1000A. These latest models are now available in the UK, EU, CA and AU and should […]

Yamaha R-N800A & R-N1000A Network Receivers – First Look

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What Are Static Induction Transistors – SIT? The static induction transistor (SIT) is a type of field-effect transistor (FET) and was invented by Japanese engineers Jun-ichi Nishizawa and Y. Watanabe in 1950. Static Induction Devices (SID) are a family of devices that includes; static induction transistor (SIT), static induction thyristor, […]

What Are Static Induction Transistors – SIT?

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Yamaha Releases True X Wireless Surround Sound System All Image Credit: Yamaha Yamaha has just released its True X Wireless Surround Sound System promising an easy-to-use and flexible Dolby Atmos true surround experience. Yamaha claims that True X is “the next phase in Yamaha’s class-leading sound bar technology” and that […]

Yamaha Releases True X Wireless Surround Sound System

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Rotel Michi Series 2 – P5, X3 and X5 Upgrades – Quick Look All Image Credit: Rotel Michi is a flagship series of audiophile products built on the 55 years of experience and heritage of Rotel, a Japanese audio design and manufacturing specialist. Rotel has just released three upgraded Michi […]

Rotel Michi Series 2 – P5, X3 and X5 Upgrades – Quick Look

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Tuttle V Audiophile Music Direct – Class Action Settlement Well the wheels of justice continue to grind slowly forward. Today I received my notice of the Class Action Settlement for the Stephen J. Tuttle, Et Al, V. Audiophile Music Direct, Inc., Et Al case No.: 2:22-CV-01081-JLR (the “Case”). See below […]

Tuttle V Audiophile Music Direct – Class Action Settlement

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HiFi Rose RS520 Streaming Amplifier – First Look All Image Credit: HiFi Rose The Korean brand HiFi Rose recently released the RS520, a high performance audiophile, streaming device, DAC, preamp and power amplifier. In many ways it is the offspring of merging HiFi Rose’s RA180 GaN FET class-D integrated amplifier […]

HiFi Rose RS520 Streaming Amplifier – First Look

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Michael Fidler MC Pro Phono Amp From Classic Audio – First Look All Image Credit: Michael Fidler/Classic Audio Michael Fidler has recently expanded his range of phonostage amplifiers by adding the new MC Pro to the current MM Pro. Both of these phono stages are hand assembled in Kent, England, […]

Michael Fidler MC Pro Phono Amp From Classic Audio – First Look

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