HI-FI STEREO
Wadia boundary-breaking 381i
Just when you thought CD players hadreached the end of their evolution, Wadia unleashes the boundary-breaking 381imodel whose performance left veteran audio-video reviewer Peter Familari wanting more of the same. On a needs to know basis Wadia’s 381 CD player is the brand’s entry-level model which costs a hefty $10,999, weighs a back-breaking 25 KGs [...]
NAD C275BEE Power Amplifier
If you’re looking for a powerful but subtle amplifier, then the NAD C275BEE power amp, paired with the matching NAD C165BEE preamp may just do the trick. This mini-review from UK Magazine What Hi-Fi looks at this pidgeon pair. http://www.whathifi.com/Review/NAD-C275BEE/
Marantz Reference SA-KI-Pearl SACD/CD Player
Michael Fremer (USA) is well respected for his thorough reviews of high-end hi-fi gear. In reviewing the latest Marantz SACD/CD (A$4,999) he says: “The Pearl does everything right and nothing wrong…It’s easy to recommend, enthusiastically and without reservation. I do.” http://www.stereophile.com/hirezplayers/marantz_reference_sa-ki-pearl_sacdcd_player/
New Azur 550A Amplifier and 550C CD
February 24th, 2010 by Neil Gader Source: AV Guide Outwardly these new products are the same handsome components they were in an earlier incarnation as 540V.2 models. But they’ve been revitalized on the inside. Neil Gater’s review in USA Magazine The Absolute Sound includes full details.
NAD M15HD surround preamplifier
January 15, 2010 – By Star Staff Reporter Source: NAD Press Release NAD releases powerful & versatile M15HD surround preamplifier NAD Electronics, the highly regarded manufacturer of high-performance audio/video components, has just announced the introduction of the NAD Masters Series M15HD Surround Sound Preamplifier, a powerful, versatile component designed to serve as the “brains” of [...]
NAD C245BEE Amplifier
January 15, 2010 – By Star AV Staff Reporter Source: NAD Press Release NAD releases high performance power amplifier NAD Electronics, the highly regarded manufacturer of Surround Sound and hi-fi components has just announced the introduction of the high performance and versatile NAD C245BEE Multi-Zone Power Amplifier, which provides numerous system building options, optional Bi-Amplification [...]
Marantz CD5003 dedicated CD player
From our Audiophile Wing February 2009 – By Robin Senecca Source: Australian Hi-Fi Magazine “If you want superior sound from CDs (whether they’re standard commercial CDs or ones you’ve burned at home onto CD-R or CD-RW) there is no question that a dedicated CD player is your best option. But there are other reasons for [...]
NAD C375BEE Stereo Amplifier
The NAD C375BEE amplifier features in a great three-page review in Hi-fi Choice magazine. Editor Richard Black gave it a “Best Buy” Award, saying “We are delighted to recommend it unconditionally.” http://nadelectronics.com/awards/C375BEE-Best-Buy-Award
NAD C326BEE Amplifier & C545BEE CD Player
Hi-Fi Choice reviews the C326BEE Integrated Amp and C545BEE CD Player, concluding that “as a duo, these two really get on like a house on fire. http://nadelectronics.com/awards/The-Dynamic-Duo-C326BEE-and-C545BEE
Bryston BCD-1 Compact Disc Player
High-end Canadian Hi-Fi Manufacturer Bryston brings class-leading build quality to the CD market. “The BCD-1 is a pretty sensible-looking player; it’s clearly hardcore and makes few, if any concessions to audiophile fashion” says Reviewer Jason Kennedy. http://bryston.com/pdfs/07/HIFICHOICE_AI.pdf
