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Review: Final 15 Final Innovation

Final has launched a new series of electrostatic loudspeakers It is a revolutionary step and certainly not an evolutionary continuation of earlier generations of models At its core Final is a highly innovative company that is constantly working to find solutions to the fundamental challenges inherent in the simple basic principles of an electrostatic panel… Read more

Review: Warwick Acoustics Aperio ultimate resolution, ultimate price tag

Electrostatic headphones have their own group of convinced supporters who have no problems paying a little more for a high-end product But there does not seem to be much evolution in the technology, especially when you compare it with the regularity with which new planarmagnetic headphones are launched Warwick Acoustics known of the Sonoma One,… Read more

Review: Bowers and Wilkins 603 S2 Anniversary Edition

Hoera! We are invited to the 25 e anniversary of the 600 series of To celebrate B&W. In our minds, we put on our party hats and sing along to Stevie Wonder as we unpack. We have some work on that, because the 603 is the floorstander in this series. So big and heavy “presents”,… Read more

Review: Goldmund Telos 590 NextGen II Integrated Amplifier / DAC

Thanks to the recent introduction of the high performing and a lot less expensive Goldmund Telos 7 integrated amplifier and the further developments of the Swiss, it is now even possible to use the Telos 590 NextGen even further. In this review we will go into that in more detail, because the ‘590 MkII ‘is… Read more

Review: Ricable audio cables Enjoy Italian style

In 2020 we were introduced to a for our new cable brand: Ricable. At this Italian manufacturer, everything revolves around feeling and experience, as befits a good Italian company. From that country, but via Omera in Vlaardingen, we received a large box with various cables for review. We are not only charmed by the entire… Read more

Review Samsung Portable SSD T7: small, robust, fast and portable

Not so long ago we did a test with the Samsung Portable SSD T5.That actually went better than expected.A portable SSD is actually a Swiss army knife for the audio and video enthusiast that also cuts to the side for the tinkerer Is the Samsung Portable SSD T7 then the ultimate must have We will… Read more

Review: Microsoft Surface headphones 2

RESUME A sound character that produces minimal listening fatigue, a design that provides comfort, and ANC by as much 13 positions together provide a pleasant experience that you can enjoy for a long time. We just miss that little bit of musical emotion that would complete the picture. PLUS POINTS Price Comfort Build Quality Service… Read more

Review: Sennheiser HD560

Sennheiser is a brand that basically every audiophile must have had once. The manufacturer has knowledge and expertise that goes back to the first half of the last century. That sounds nice and far away, but it shows that Sennheiser is a name that certainly belongs in the established order. Bee 75 year you might… Read more

Review: Rega Aethos (luckily) Does his own thing

Rega is synonymous with a series of award-winning turntables topped with the eye-pleasing Planar 10. Slightly less known is that the British brand also builds other hi-fi equipment that are well received The near-top model among the amplifiers is the Aethos introduced last year and tested at the last minute in 2020 on HIFINL and… Read more

Review Qnap TVS 672N: fast, flexible and scalable cloud storage in-house

RESUME The Qnap TVS – 672 N is a NAS aimed at the true audio enthusiast. With the enormous amount of storage capacity, lovers of films and series will not complain. Support for Roon, Linn Audio and the possibility for virtualization are big pluses. The scalability of the hardware ensures that you are ready for… Read more

Review Acoustic Energy AE520: floorstander with nice neutral studio sound

MORE FROM THIS BRAND RESUME The AE 520 is a nice, well-built, neutral and transparent sounding speaker. It continues to sound good and transparent, even when the volume is turned up. But even at a low volume the AE will sound 667 neutral and detailed. The AE 667 makes no special demands on the connected… Read more

Review: Yamaha RX V4A Real surround for next to nothing

Not everyone can (or will) a surround installation with eleven speakers and a handful of subwoofers. Are you doomed to go for a soundbar? Not necessary. There are also receivers such as the new Yamaha RX-V4A that offer film lovers and gamers an interesting alternative: true multi-speaker surround, but at a modest 5.1 scale and… Read more

Review: LG Tone Free HBS FN7 Earpieces with noise cancellation and Meridian know-how

RESUME In a crowded market, LG HBS-FN7 earphones stand out with a some positive things. Such as good wearing comfort and a balanced sound, if you choose the right EQ mode at least. The noise canceling is also effective, which makes these LG earphones useful in noisy environments. PLUS POINTS Excellent wearing comfort Five minutes… Read more

Review: Bowers and Wilkins 603 S2 Anniversary Edition

Ask any hi-fi enthusiast which speaker brand appeals to the imagination and chances are that the name Bowers & Wilkins will be mentioned. Until 2015, the reproducers of this manufacturer were notable for the use of a yellow Kevlar woven mid-toner. The latter has since made way for the less prominent gray-colored Continuum display. But… Read more

Review Tiglon TPL 2000A: Power Cable Innovation

REVIEW RESUME The Tiglon TPL – 2000 A, the application of a patented magnesium-containing tape reduces the entry and emission of electromagnetic fields. Because power cables are close to audio components and other cables, EMI is often a serious source of interference. The application of magnesium in a cable can be called innovative. This cable… Read more