4 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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CAMBRIDGE AUDIO CXA81 Integrated Amplifier Reviewed
A real breath of fresh air in a market dominated by boring black boxes with average build and same-old specs.
Sivga Audio Robin Closed-Back Headphones Reviewed
A supremely comfortable pair of headphones with wonderful build quality and evident craftsmanship throughout.
4 Fyne Audio F700 Standmount Speakers Reviewed
An aesthetically beautiful speaker with a sonic signature that closely follows the neutrality line, but adds a dose of ‘get up n’ go’ to proceedings. Impeccably built with possibly the best single-point concentric driver currently on the market.
4 Kali Audio IN-8 V2 Coincident Active Studio Monitors Reviewed
One of the best coincident driver designs around regardless of price, Paired with an equally adept bass driver, clever port design and unique DSP-based boundary equalisation. These active monitors are quite extraordinary at their position not far from the bottom rung of the price ladder.
Edifier P12 Budget Bookshelf Speaker Bargains Reviewed
it is now almost impossible to find a decent new name brand amplifier for less than £100, let alone a pair of quality speakers. The P12s are a genuine hi-fi loudspeaker at a bargain price.
Edifier NeoBuds Pro High-Res Bluetooth Earbuds Reviewed
Edifier's NeoBuds Pro are the world's first high-res certified earbuds and are a well-rounded ‘anything goes’ listen. They pack plenty of useful features, excellent active noise cancellation, a well-designed app, and the sonics needed to reproduce high-resolution audio.
Collaro Audio Precision Cloth Turntable Mat Reviewed
a genuinely clever bit of engineering turned out as a fine product, that in a good system is well worth the money.
3 IPT RigB 95 – Metal Body Upgrade For Audio-Technica VM95 ...
A thoroughly enjoyable listen and a worthwhile upgrade for Audio-Technica VM95 cartridges.
Musical Fidelity M6x Vinyl Phono Stage Reviewed
a fun, enthralling experience in much the same vein as the M6, but with improvements in every area.
2 Airpulse A80 Active Speakers Reviewed
Designed as an entry to serious hi-fi listening, targeted toward a younger audience with a strong focus towards digital listening in lifestyle systems.
2 Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Evo Turntable Reviewed
It may have its foibles but so does every audiophile-inspired manual belt drive turntable regardless of cost. A solid turntable capable of great performance.
4 Nearly 70 Pro-Ject turntables stolen in UK transit
Nearly 70 Pro-Ject turntables stolen in UK transit
WesionTEK Khadas Tone Board DAC Reviewed
A clean, clear, neutral DAC and a marvellous little board for all kinds of usage scenarios.
3 IPT RigB 500, Cartridge Body Upgrade For VM500 / AT440 ...
Buy one and avail yourself of what is undoubtedly one of the best moving magnet cartridges around.
Edifier S2000MKIII Active Bookshelf Speakers Reviewed
For home listening, the S2000s continue Edifier’s excellent track record with superlative acoustic and electronic design, a vast array of inputs, stylish aesthetics and great sound.
Austrian Audio Hi-X55 Closed-Back Headphones Reviewed
a highly detailed and revealing performance perfect for digital mixing and analytical listening alike.
Edifier TWS6 True Wireless Stereo Earbuds Reviewed
Tiny earphones perfectly acceptable and even enjoyable with most mainstream music, ideal for music on the go.
7 The IPT RigB, Rigid Metal Body for AT91 /AT3600 Cartridge ...
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.
3 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.