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Review: Auralic Aries G2.1 dissected a streaming platform

It is impossible to imagine life without , stream music in any form. From your own collection, from streaming services or just internet radio. If something has taken off and shrunk CD production, it’s streaming. Hardware manufacturers are reaping the benefits. The drives that are always susceptible to interference are gone, something new has to… Read more

Review: Focal Aria 936 K2

Long ago, the French speaker brand Focal , then still under the name JMlab, loudspeakers with a very distinctive yellow cone. A Kevlar cone made from a sandwich of aramid fibers. Recently, because of the 40 anniversary of Focal released a Spectral anniversary model in a limited edition of 400 pair, now a limited edition… Read more

Review Yamaha A S3200: modern technology and sound in retro packaging

The Japanese Yamaha unveiled three new integrated amplifiers called AS Last spring , AS 2200 and AS 3200. The appearance and in particular the prominent centrally placed VU meters are very reminiscent of the past. However, according to the manufacturer, modern technology is hidden under the hood. Recently we have the AS 1200, the smallest… Read more

Review: Hegel H95 sounds better for the same price

With the slim H 95, Hegel presents an accessible amplifier that can do a lot and yet is not overly complicated. Minimalistic in appearance, perhaps, but certainly not in terms of sound quality or possibilities. The recipe is recognizable from the high-end Hegel’s, but consistency is at the heart of the success of these smart… Read more

Review Wharfedale Diamond 220: good sound for a low price

MORE FROM THIS BRAND RESUME The Diamond 220 has a neutral and open sound. It is compact and easy to install. It’s not a bass monster, but that’s not surprising given its size. The Diamond 220 offers a neatly finished appearance, good construction and lots of music enjoyment for a very low price. PLUS POINTS… Read more

Review: Monitor Audio Bronze 500 (sixth generation)

With the sixth generation of the affordable Bronze family is the last major renewal operation of Monitor Audio (almost) complete. The Gold and Silver updates brought significant technical and visual improvements to the table, but is all of that possible at a much lower price point? To investigate, in this review we look at the… Read more

Review Rotel A11 and CD11 Tribute: solid construction, modest shape, neutral, detailed sound

Audio manufacturer Rotel has approximately sixty years of experience building amplifiers and sources. An amplifier is usually the heart and central control center of an audio set, regardless of the price. Rotel pays a lot of attention to the power of its amplifiers, regardless of the price. In our test room is the A 20… Read more