2 The Audio Appraisal Reference Hi-Fi System
The Audio Appraisal reference system. This post will be updated to reflect future changes and kept as a historic reference to log the equipment used to create these reviews.
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Austrian Audio Hi-X55 Closed-Back Headphones Reviewed
a highly detailed and revealing performance perfect for digital mixing and analytical listening alike.
7 The IPT RigB, Rigid Metal Body for AT91 Cartridge Reviewed
A significant upgrade for a tremendously competent generator held back by its flimsy plastic body.
2 Arylic Up2Stream A30 Miniature Streaming Amplifier Reviewed
A tiny, generously specced miniature amplifier with integrated streaming, an excellent app and great sound.
2 Arylic’s Up2Stream Streaming Platform & The 4Stream App
A great alternative to the usual streaming suspects, equally suited to first-timers and those looking for a more modular, integrated streaming solution without the hassle of deploying custom software and hardware.
2 Audio-Technica AT-LP5X Turntable Full Teardown
A simple yet effective turntable design of perfectly acceptable quality and very well executed given the asking price.
8 Analogue Innovation In Sole Elastomer Isolators Reviewed
Analogue Innovation's elastomer isolator kit brings considerable sonic advantages while removing most of the frustration inherent with the ownership of a suspended turntable.
A Fix For the Pro-Ject VC-E Exhaust Vent Moisture Issue
A fix for the Pro-Ject VC-E record cleaning machine, whereby moisture can be blown onto the record underside via the exhaust vent.
Musical Fidelity M6 Vinyl Phono Stage Reviewed
Switchable inputs, plenty of adjustment, accurate RIAA equalisation and a neutral sound.
Musical Fidelity M6sPRX Power Amplifier Reviewed
sonically neutral, untroubled by challenging or variable loads and able to push just about any speaker to high levels with ease.
12 Musical Fidelity M6sDAC Digital To Analogue Converter Reviewed
a thoughtfully designed and beautifully built digital converter with exceptional measurements, able to lay claim to equally exceptional performance.
12 Audio-Technica AT-LP5X Direct-Drive Turntable In-Depth Review
For those looking to play records to a high standard with minimal fuss and an easy upgrade path, the LP5X is hard to fault. It's not the be-all and end-all direct drive deck. But it looks perfectly respectable, sounds great out of the box and has a lot of modding potential.
1 Fyne Audio F500 Standmount Speakers Reviewed
An innate musicality that will delight, whatever you play.
Active Up2Stream Plinths for the CHN-50 Speakers
These plinths finish the CHN-50 project off nicely, resulting in a compact active system capable of exceptional performance.
1 DIY Bookshelf Speakers With MarkAudio CHN-50 Drivers
Intrigued by the potential sonic advantages of a full-range driver, and spotting the introduction of a new kit by British driver manufacturer MarkAudio, I decided it was time to give one a try.
6 Musical Fidelity M8sPRE Preamplifier Reviewed
audibly and measurably linear from input to output, with near-perfect volume control and no superfluous features. I’m pleased to have an M8sPRE amidst my system.
Service Spotlight: Custom Cables From Designacable
a UK-based company providing a massive range of custom made audio and video cables for musicians, studio, stage, cinema and broadcast, essentially any sector of the pro audio, installation or domestic hi-fi market.
Hypex NC400 DIY Class D Amplifiers Build & Review
no-nonsense amplifiers with breakthrough technical performance and stunning sonics, some of the best amplification you can buy at any price.
2 Fyne Audio F303 Floorstanding Speakers Reviewed
Plentiful dynamics and detail, huge scale and excellent imaging make this another excellent speaker in Fyne’s F300 range.
7 Audio-Technica VM500 / VM700 Phono Cartridges Reviewed
cracking carts for the money, continuing a logical reshuffle and welcome refresh of AT's cartridge line.
8 Cambridge Audio CXN V2 Review & Comparison With Original CXN
As the old adage goes, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”. I’m pleased to see Cambridge taking this to heart in designing the CXN V2.
19 Pro-Ject VC-S2 ALU Vinyl Record Cleaning Machine Reviewed
another evolution of Pro-Ject’s excellent vinyl cleaner line. The two new models bring more welcome improvements to what was already a top-class product.