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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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.
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.
2 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.
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.
10 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.
14 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.
14 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.