Category: Featured
Rosso Fiorentino Arno 20 loudspeakers by Terry London
January 28, 2026
It has been about a year since I reviewed the Rosso Fiorentino 40 loudspeaker (here). I was so impressed by their combination of build quality, elegant appearance, and, finally and most importantly, the way [Read More]
Grand Activation Extreme SC-2000 speaker cable by Richard Doron
January 17, 2026
About a month ago, I was allowed to test out the new Grand Activation speaker cables. Leading up to this opportunity, I have been using Synergistic Research series Alpha cables for a few years. I [Read More]
Most Wanted 2025
January 6, 2026
AricAudio Custom 5751 tube-based/tube-rectified preamplifier ($5,500): The AricAudio pre offers world-class performance in spatial qualities, tonality, and an ultra-detailed, sweet, high-end sound. I bought the review demo, and it’s my reference line-stage in my [Read More]
LAiV Harmony µDAC and DDC – An Exercise in Effortless Musicality
December 30, 2025
Now that I’m older, wiser (perhaps?), and fully retired, I’ve been spending more time than ever perusing audio happenings online. Recently, I became particularly focused on updating my knowledge base regarding DACs. For [Read More]
Vermouth Audio Reference and Black Pearl series cables by Terry London
December 24, 2025
In my August review of the outstanding Vermouth Audio Reference Micro Monitor speakers (here), I gave a brief introduction to the company’s location in Bali, Indonesia, and the excellent reputation of the owner [Read More]
YG Acoustic Sonja 3.2 Speaker: The Upgrades – by Moreno Mitchell
December 14, 2025
How great became greater Caveat: This review is mainly targeted at present YG Acoustic Hailey and Sonja owners Getting Started My journey with the YG Acoustic experience takes me back 18 years, to the 2008 [Read More]
Sugden IA-4 Flagship Integrated Amplifier by John Hoffman
December 13, 2025
Sugden IA-4 Flagship Integrated Amplifier I have wanted to hear a Sugden amplifier in my listening room for years. I am a big fan of Class A amplification, which excels in producing a warm [Read More]
Ø Audio Frigg 02 loudspeakers
December 7, 2025
This review of the Ø Audio Frigg 02 floor-standing loudspeakers from Ø Audio of Norway came with a request from Clement: he wanted me to set them up and break them in at our [Read More]
CAF 2025
November 18, 2025
CAPITAL AUDIOFEST 2025 Washington DC’s Premier High-End Audio Festival This year’s Capital Audiofest turned into an absolute showstopper! What started as a modest, personal, nerdy hifi get-together back in 2010 has morphed [Read More]
Naiu Laboratory GmbH Ella MKIII amplifier by Terry London
October 19, 2025
I received several emails from dedicated readers asking me if I had ever heard of the Naiu Labs Ella MKIII amplifier, which is manufactured in Erlangen, Germany, because it was supposed to be [Read More]
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