Reviews

Jason Kennedy writes Auralic are to be congratulated on what they have achieved with the Vega S1, it has been a long time since I heard a Vega G1 but can say with some confidence that this new Vega is in a different league. Not only does it have virtually all the features found in […]

Kalman Rubinson from Stereophile says Estelon Aura’s sleek design, featuring a white body with a tapering black grille, caught their eye, contrasting elegance with simplicity. He was won over by the AURA’s aesthetic appeal and favorable professional assessments, outweighing reservations about technical information. Read the complete review https://www.stereophile.com/content/estelon-aura-loudspeaker

Craig Joyce from Stereonet reviews the Estelon XB MK II floorstanding loudspeakers The Estelon XB Mk II loudspeaker is renowned for its provocative, sculptural design that diverges from traditional norms. Its sleek, curved form, resembling modern art more than a sound source, makes it a standout in hi-fi and interior design circles. Functionally, the speaker

A STELLAR REVIEW OF DAN D’AGOSTINO’S RELENTLESS 800 MONO AMP FROM HI-FI NEWS: “‘Speechless’ is not a term often applied to me, but after hearing Bonham’s drumming at realistic levels, some 3m from the speakers, I was searching for superlatives. For sheer force and authority… I am at a loss to justify needing more juice. Suffice

The Gryphon Audio Designs Diablo 333 integrated amplifier is a strikingly powerful and aesthetically captivating piece of audio engineering. Combining brute strength with industrial elegance, it boasts a colossal build and remarkable design features. With a redesigned exterior and upgraded internals, it offers a significant improvement over its predecessor, the Diablo 300. Featuring a wide

Tim Hunderborn from Hifi.de (Germany) reviews the Progression Integrated Amplifier giving it a 9.6 overall score. “A subtle, quiet speaker and a powerful sound machine in one: the Dan D’Agostino Progression Integrated can do both and transform music into a real treat. The sophisticated operation and impressive exterior also match the high-end standard.“ “And with

In the most 348th issue of The Absolute Sound, Neil Gader focused his attention on the QBASE Mark III. Throughout his listening sessions, he found the sonic results of the QBASE to be “immediate and consistent” when it comes to its revealing and resolving nature and was especially impressed by the timbral details and low-level information

David Price samples this intriguing new purpose-designed network music player and comes away highly impressed… ‘For me, the new Aries S1 is one of Auralic’s best-ever products – and that’s really saying something. It unlocks a world of seriously high-quality streaming at a relatively affordable price and does so with the élan you would expect

QNET NETWORK SWITCH The QNET is a layer-2, five-port Ethernet switch that has been specifically designed with audio performance in mind. Mark Gusew from Stereonet has reviewed the QNet Network Swith from Nordost. QNET delivers tangible benefits, making it a valuable addition to high-end digital audio setups. Mark writes “There’s nothing ‘snake oil’ about this–