Author: Clement Perry
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]
The Theorectica BACCH 4Mac and BACCH-SP
October 13, 2025
The BACCH 4Mac is the easiest review I’ve written. Yet, it is easily the most challenging. My reason is simple: I’ve never encountered a product that has impacted my listening experience as profoundly [Read More]
The QSA Lanedri Series Veridion Discovery AC cord by Clement Perry and Greg Voth
April 10, 2025
Anas Lanedri, president of QSA Lanedri Cables, has just introduced his most affordable brand, the Veridion series, into his growing stable of world-class cable designs. Manufactured in Brussels, Belgium, the Veridion series [Read More]
Most Wanted Components 2024
January 8, 2025
Aries Cerat Ianus Essentia amplifier ($52,000 for a pair) – The Aries Cerat Ianus Essentia amplifier is a Class-A single-stage, single-ended TriodeFet amp that has no competition as there are no other audio [Read More]
Capital Audio Fest 2024
November 12, 2024
November 8 – 10, 2024: Arriving at this year’s CAF on Friday was uneventful, including registration, which was a breeze. Volunteers at CAF always seem to be helpful and with a positive attitude. So, [Read More]
Acoustic Revive RHR-21 Acoustic Resolution Exciter by Clement Perry
August 6, 2024
Fine-tuning one’s listening room is an art in and of itself and among my greatest passions. I’ve been fine-tuning my room for nearly three decades. Using the third-floor attic of my brick home, I’ve had [Read More]
Building the Audio Note Kit EL-34 and Elekit 8900 integrated amplifiers by John Hoffman.
July 18, 2024
To Kit or Not to Kit I love learning how things work. I don’t mind going slow and thinking through problems, unlike a good friend who gets angry when faced with any technical problem. [Read More]
Inakustik Power Station AC-4500 AC conditioner by Clement Perry
February 29, 2024
I should have never accepted the offer to hear the Inakustik Power Station AC-4500 conditioner. Serendipity struck when World Wide Wholesales owner Robert Neill offered me a review sample after discussing other high-end audio products [Read More]
Stereo Times’ Most Wanted 2023
January 18, 2024
Aric Audio Super 6SN7 Linestage ($3,995/reviewed here): Being Aric Kimball and Aric Audio in high-end audio is akin to being David in a world filled with Goliaths. Aric Audio’s Super 6SN7 [Read More]
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