Reviews

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–

Edgar Kramer from Soundstage Australia first experience with Estelon’s AURA speakers begins with their memorable encounter at High End Munich 2023, where the speakers impressed with their enveloping soundfield and striking design. The AURA speakers boast a distinct design with a curved front baffle housing top-notch Scan-Speak tweeters and SB Acoustics mid-bass drivers, complemented by

The Auralic Vega G2.2 DAC offers top-tier performance with its robust chassis and versatile inputs. It functions as both a DAC and preamp, accommodating multiple digital and analog sources. Its standout feature, “direct data recording,” ensures pristine sound output by minimizing distortion. Utilizing discrete ladder and delta-sigma technologies, it delivers engaging dynamics and precise imaging,

The Gold Note DS-1000 EVO Streaming Digital-to-Analogue Converter (DAC) impresses with its advanced streaming features, elegant design, and impeccable sound quality. Supporting various audio formats and connectivity options, it seamlessly integrates into modern setups. Constructed with high-quality materials, it offers durability and aesthetic appeal. Its precise sound reproduction captures intricate musical details, delivering a rich

From a prestigious audiophile brand comes this ultra-premium streaming DAC, clock and headphone amp combination. Matthew Jens listens in… dCS HEADPHONE SYSTEM Read complete review on Stereonet Australia

The Auralic Aries G2.2 streaming transport is joint winner in the ‘Best Digital Streamer’ category,  Hifi+ 2023 Awards issue. Alan Sircom concludes ‘The Aries G2.2 streamer shows how far AURALiC has come in a comparatively short time; the brand has maturity beyond its years, in all the right ways. Its build, ease of use, and sonic

MG-1 MKII, Imperium, Mystic and PHONO-1 MKII L, have been selected as part of The Ear’s top hi-fi products of 2023! Here’s what they had to say…  “2023 saw the third visit of the excellent Vertere MG1 to my system, but this time with significant upgrade in the shape of the Imperium motor drive unit and