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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]
Vera-Fi Audio-Vibration Black Hole by Rich Doron
July 12, 2025
If you read my previous review, you would have seen that I reviewed Vera-Fi Audio’s Mainstream and Snub-Way. As I’m still new to the world of HiFi audio, I’m trying to immerse myself in the [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]
Vera-Fi Audio’s Line Noise Blackhole by Greg Voth
June 17, 2025
I received both the Vera-Fi Audio LLC Line Noise Black Hole (also known as LNBH) and Snub Station Zero (SSZ) for review before returning from an unexpected hospital stay. I chose to review the [Read More]
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]
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