Classic-Sounds New Mullard 3-3 Power Amplifier – First Look All Image Credit: Classic-Sounds Classic-Sounds is a part of the UK company, Primary Windings Ltd. who are well known for their manufacture of transformers and chokes. Their sister company Classic-Sounds has been launched and as their first product have released a […]

Classic-Sounds New Mullard 3-3 Power Amplifier – First Look


KEF Announces LSX II LT Streaming Active Loudspeaker All Image Credit: KEF KEF have just released a more cost effective version of their popular LSX II streaming active speaker, the LSX II LT. This new model is aimed at music streaming, computer audio and television usage hence the all digital […]

KEF Announces LSX II LT Streaming Active Loudspeaker


Jadis PA70 Power Amplifier And JP7 Preamplifier All Image Credit: Jadis Electronics French Hi-Fi brand Jadis has just released the PA70 Tube Power Amplifier and JP7 Tube Preamplifier that have been designed and made with the credo of “optimizing performance on a controlled budget”. Both are new additions to the […]

Jadis PA70 Power Amplifier And JP7 Preamplifier



Korf Announces TA-SF11R Tonearm – First Look All Image Credit: Korf Austrian audio company Korf, specialists in the design of tonearms, have just released their TA-SF11R, an 11″ transcription tonearm. Having a pivot to spindle distance of 265mm, allows its placement to comfortably fit transcription turntables from the Garrard 301 […]

Korf Announces TA-SF11R Tonearm – First Look


Shanling Releases SCD1.3 SACD/CD Player All Image Credit: Shanling Earlier this year Shanling released the high end CD-T35 CD player and streamer and has now followed that up with an affordable SACD player that is also a DAC, or is it the other way around? This new DAC/player supports local […]

Shanling Releases SCD1.3 SACD/CD Player


PS Audio Releases Mount Massive Firmware Update All Image Credit: PS Audio PS Audio has just released its Mount Massive firmware upgrade for its PerfectWave DirectStream DAC MK2. The new v3.1.0 operating system is said to enable the DirectStream DAC MK2 to deliver dramatically improved sound quality, with greater resolution, lower […]

PS Audio Releases Mount Massive Firmware Update



Premium Audio Company Firmware Update For Flagship AVRs All Image Credit: Premium Audio Company (PAC) Sorry, but I am a bit behind the curve for this firmware update as many of you will have already installed it. So I have included it here just for information. December of 2023 saw […]

Premium Audio Company Firmware Update For Flagship AVRs


Barbarella – 4K UHD Blu-ray Review           Arrow | 1968 Not Rated | 1hr 38mins | Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi Native 4K | 2160P | HDR10 | Dolby Vision | Dolby Atmos | Dolby TrueHD 7.1 Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Staring: Jane Fonda, David Hemmings, John […]

Barbarella – 4K UHD Blu-ray Review


Focal Introduces Aria Evo X Loudspeakers – Quick Look All Image Credit: Focal Focal is a French high-end manufacturer of audio equipment who specialize in speaker drivers and high-fidelity loudspeakers. This new range of Aria speakers is an upgrade to the existing Aria 900 series that were launched in 2013.  […]

Focal Introduces Aria Evo X Loudspeakers – Quick Look



Goldmund Launches Telos 2800 Mono Power Amplifier Image Credit: Goldmund High end audio company Goldmund of Geneva, Switzerland has launched their latest monoblock amplifier, the Goldmund Telos 2800 Mono Amplifier. Finished in the Goldmund classic silver grey, the Telos 2800 is the Swiss HiFi brand’s latest monoblock amplifier design. This […]

Goldmund Launches Telos 2800 Mono Power Amplifier


Roon’s Nucleus Titan Server – Quick Look All Image Credit: Roon First a little Roon background. Roon was recently acquired by Harman International, the parent company of several audio brands to include; Harman Kardon, JBL, Arcam, Mark Levinson, AKG and Revel. For those unfamiliar with the Roon music software, if […]

Roon’s Nucleus Titan Server – Quick Look


McIntosh MC2.1KW Monoblock Amp – Quick Look All Image Credit: McIntosh To mark the 75th anniversary celebration of the company this iconic American brand has announced what has to be its most powerful amplifier to date, the MC2.1KW Monoblock Power Amplifier. This three chassis configuration boasts an astounding 2000 watts […]

McIntosh MC2.1KW Monoblock Amp – Quick Look



Victrola New Stream Sapphire Turntable – First Look All Image Credit: Victrola Victrola has just announce its new Stream Sapphire wireless turntable that builds on the DNA of the Victrola flagship Stream Carbon, has a custom walnut veneer plinth, premium quality components, and the ability to stream your vinyl to […]

Victrola New Stream Sapphire Turntable – First Look


Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny – 4K Review       Disney/Buena Vista | 2023 PG13 | 2hrs 34mins | Action | Adventure HD | 1080P | DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 Native 4K | 2160P | HDR10 | Dolby Atmos | Dolby TrueHD 7.1 Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1 Staring: […]

Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny – 4K Review


Fluance RT81 Plus Turntable – First Look This post contains affiliate links. Please see my full disclosure here. All Image Credit: Fluance Audio Fluance is a Canadian-based audio brand that produces high end Home Audio, Music Systems and High-Fidelity Turntables. Their latest belt drive turntable, the RT81+, is a cost effective […]

Fluance RT81 Plus Turntable – First Look