Author: Terry London
Linear Tube Audio MicroZOTL Preamplifier Level 3 by Terry London
September 10, 2025
I have almost a decade of reviewing experience with Linear Tube Audio’s creations that are based on David Berning’s very singular ZOTL (Zero Hysteresis Output Transformer-Less) circuit that offers incredible lightning-quick dynamics, absolute [Read More]
Vermouth Audio Reference Micro Monitor by Terry London
August 13, 2025
Almost forty years ago, I traveled to the Indonesian Islands of Komodo to see the Komodo dragons and Bali to visit the artist community, especially to see the alluring sculptures of the endemic wood [Read More]
Backert Labs Rhythm 1.4 tube preamplifier By Terry London
June 28, 2025
I have been a long-time admirer of Backert Labs, which is located in Hockessin, Delaware. This company exclusively designs and hand-builds reference-level, in both the quality of internal components and chassis materials, some [Read More]
The Plinius Reference M-10 Dual Mono Preamplifier by Terry London
May 22, 2025
I have enjoyed owning or reviewing some of the most highly regarded tube-based or solid-state preamplifiers in the last twenty years. The following list is composed of the preamplifiers that I have had extensive experience [Read More]
Pine Tree Audio Rainbow HexaBraid Ribbon cables & XLR interconnects by Terry London
April 11, 2025
Among other pleasures, one of the gratifying aspects of being a Stereo Times reviewer is when readers send me information regarding their findings of terrific new pieces of gear from small boutique manufacturers [Read More]
Tekton Design Encore Monitor by Terry London
February 25, 2025
It’s been six years since I last reviewed a Tekton Design loudspeaker. Over the years, I’ve come to two conclusions about this brand. First, Eric Alexander, the founder of Tekton Design, is [Read More]
Ensemble Dalvivo speaker cables by Terry London
January 2, 2025
In the early 2000s, I enjoyed owning equipment from Ensemble, located in Switzerland. Ensemble’s Dirondo CD drive/transport, Dichrono Hi DAC, and Isolink Duo isolation transformer were in my system then. This gear was superlative both [Read More]
Rosso Fiorentino Arno 40 loudspeaker by Terry London
December 23, 2024
A recent acquaintance, Scott, an ardent musical lover and audiophile with excellent “ears” regarding the performance of high-end components, asked me if I had ever heard of a pair of Rosso Fiorentino loudspeakers. The [Read More]
SPL Performer s900 amplifier by Terry London
November 8, 2024
Two companies with superlative reputations regarding build quality, innovative design, and very competitive pricing compared to other high-end manufacturers are US-based Bricasti Design and SPL, located in Germany. Each has been in business [Read More]
Jena Labs Njord AES-EBU Digi-Link cable by Terry London
September 29, 2024
Over the last fifteen years, I have had a long odyssey of experimenting with many digital cables. These numerous cables were from manufacturers like Stealth, Kimber, Nordost, Purist, Acoustic Zen, Sablon, and Hijiri. [Read More]
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