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Audio Research CD3 CD Player Reviewed
As a CD only machine, some audiophiles seeking a more purist approach to CD playing will prize the CD3. With Audio Research's superb analog output section the CD3 has great depth and incredible bloom. If you don't mind it's top-loading mechanism you'll love this romantic CD player Read More
Audio Research PH5 Phono Preamp Reviewed
Sometimes having a preamplifier with a built-in phono stage isn't tweaky enough or dedicated enough for a true audiophile. Sometimes your beloved turntable requires it's own preamp, which is precisely why Audio Research has designed and released the PH5. Read More
Audio Analogue Maestro Settana Amp and CD Player Reviewed
Audio Analouge Masestro is an off beat integrated amp designed for the audiophile market (mainly in Europe and Asia) that has Ferarri good looks and a sexy growl to match. When paired with the matching Compact Disc player it makes for a compelling combination for the adventurous audiophile. Read More
Marantz SA-15S1 SACD Player Reviewed
Along with its matching integrated amplifier, the PM-15S1, the 13.5 kg SA-15S1 represents a step down from the top-of-the-line 11 series in terms of price while giving up little in the way of sonics or features. And of course you get With Marantz's usual impeccable build quality Read More
Audiovalve Sunilda Phono Amp Reviewed
German-made Audiovalve Sunilda, as you might surmise, uses tubes in its stand-alone phono-stage design. It uses ECC88 and 12AX7 tubes to deliver up to 60 dB of gain in moving coil mode. It combines many virtues into a very attractive package Read More
Marantz SA-11S1 SACD Player Reviewed
Marantz's flagship SACD player, the SA-11S1 features a no-compromise design that eschews multi-channel reproduction in favor of hair-shirt two-channel only outputs. Built to last through a multitude of human owners, the SA-11S1 ranks as a very special player Read More
Chord One CD Player Reviewed
Our reviewer found the Chord One CD player's physical design "a hoot!" but when it came time to listen the Chord wiped that smile right off his face and replaced it with awe for this seriously good CD player that can also be used as a first-class transport Read More
Gryphon Exorcist Phono Demagnetizing Device Reviewed
Is your cartridge sounding tired even though it shows no signs of physical wear and tear? Maybe it needs to be demagnetized. The Gryphon Exorcist does exactly that. Read how it works Read More
Oracle DAC 1000/CD 2500 CD Transport and DAC Reviewed
From the outside the Oracle DAC1000 and CD 2500 have a familial visual flair. Using a somewhat similar suspension scheme on the CD 2500 as on the original Oracle turntable, the CD 2500 has a liquid fluidity that is sure to conjure up memories of Oracle's original disc-spinner Read More
Theta Compli Universal Disc Player Reviewed
Universal here means the Compli can play DVD-Audio, SACD, DVD, CD, and CDRs. Its sonic capabilities can make going from digital sources to analog less traumatic because it brings out the analog nature of digital recordings. It could very well be your last high-end disc-spinner Read More
