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Shunyata Research SIGMA-X NR AC Power Cables by Don Shaulis
June 10, 2025
Shunyata Research recently introduced a new “X-series” of power cords for the ALPHA, SIGMA, and OMEGA models in their Reference line. The SIGMA-X power cables are offered in three variants: QR, NR, and [Read More]
The Driade Premium Model 9 monitor loudspeaker: USA premier by David Abramson
June 8, 2025
Driade Premium Model 9 and Fanboy Confessional I love Christiaan Punter. Not in that way. Sure, Dudley, Reichert, and Lavorgna all spin a tall audio tale or two, but for me, when [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]
Verafi Mainstream and Snubway by Rich Doron
May 9, 2025
I was recently introduced to Mark Schifter at Vera-Fi Audio through ST editor Greg Voth. I was told that Vera-Fi Audio makes some budget-friendly tweaks for audiophiles at any stage in their listening experience. After [Read More]
The FX-Audio L07 amplifier and DS07 DAC/Preamplifier by Greg Voth
May 6, 2025
Mark Schifter of Vera-Fi Audio, LLC has been on a mission to cap his multi-decade audio career in audio with special offerings. I began reviewing products from Schifter’s hands shortly after reviewing for this publication [Read More]
AXPONA 2025
April 21, 2025
Audio Expo North America (popularly known as AXPONA) returned to the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel in Schaumburg, Illinois. Despite being a local, I haven’t spent much time at this show in recent years, but [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]
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]
ArgentPur PC12 power cords by Greg Voth
March 25, 2025
I first became aware of Ernest Meunier when I reviewed his ArgentPur 13 (13AWG/2.4MM2) speaker cables in early 2023 (in these pages). Those cables were a custom-ordered 2.5-meter pair, terminated in spades [Read More]
Brodmann VC7 Loudspeakers by Mike Girardi
March 18, 2025
A Precision Instrument in the Creation of Sound Within the past eight months, I have made significant changes to the electronics and the cabling in my reviewing system, akin to starting over with [Read More]
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