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False authority – how AI is affecting HiFi purchasing decisions. The risks, myths and realities of AI shaping musical taste and consumer choices. GAS – Gear Acquisition Syndrome: the psychology behind constant upgrading. The 3 main types of audio lovers – which one are you? What really happens in HiFi retail and why real listening ..
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David Corazza and Andrew Hutchison discuss the influence of media in your HiFi choices. Are you hearing the system or the opinion of others? In Part 2 they discuss the 10 (or 12 or so) things every turntable owner should know about this complex “simple” HiFi component. LISTEN NOW on Not an Audiophile the Podcast ..
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Chapter 1 Myth No. 1 FULL RECAPS!!!! A rant from a qualified audio/HiFi technician with 40+ years of experience. Chapter 2 Myth No. 2 LIQUID STYLUS CLEANERS WILL DAMAGE YOUR STYLUS! Ask AI or any “expert” online and they will perpetuate this myth as truth. Chapter 3 Myth No. 3 YOU CAN’T HEAR GOOD SOUND AT A HIFI ..
Reviews
Designer of Exposure HiFi, Tony Brady, adds insights to the Exposure 5510 expert review. Comparisons with the 3510, the sound profile, some Exposure history and revealing new, yet to be released projects. Our host lends his expertise to a review of the build quality inside and out, functionality and most importantly – sound. Better than ..
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A Quad 3 amplifier review with a difference. Performance, usability, aesthetics and sound are important but our tech goes inside for a look at the electronics. LISTEN NOW on Not an Audiophile the Podcast – Full Review on Not An Audiophile.com or on all good podcast platforms. INSIDE THE QUAD 3 INTEGRATED AMP – with ..
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From the Technician’s Bench – Why not to D.I.Y your HIFI and Audio Equipment repairs Why not take on your own D.I.Y. HiFi repairs? You have an understanding of how it works, you like to dabble in electronics. There’s Google and You Tube. How hard can it be? YOU TUBE VIDEOS – A quick note ..
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HiFi professionals in Part 1 of Episode 034 discuss perceptions, misconceptions and misinformation. Part 2 is everything you need to know to set up, maintain, upgrade and use a turntable. Know what the experts know. On all good podcast platforms or choose your favourite below. Don’t forget to subscribe/follow to keep up to date with ..
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S2 EPISODE 021 Music. 5 best tracks/albums; 2 HiFi Professionals and 1 opinion party. Two HiFi Professionals with polar opposite tastes in music discuss what to listen to (a) when testing speakers; (b) at a HiFi show; (c) when designing speakers. (d) get the best of our your system What tracks/albums you should know to ..
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The new Rega Kyte bookshelf loudspeakers are fresh and unusual in their design. Their performance I feel, a genuine step up at the price. Their appearance I will leave the beholder to decide
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The new Cambridge DacMagic 200M really is an excellent product. Everything just works. Its a neat little well crafted box and it sounds enjoyable. If its feature set is what you need I cannot imagine you would be anything less than enthralled by your purchase of one. If you are dabbling in the olde worlde arena of Pioneer receivers (and the like) then this is probably all the ‘digital’ you need. Highly Recommended!
News
Furthering the company’s reputation for developing high-performance source components, AURALiC has launched the ALTAIR G2.1, a comprehensively featured product, developed to account for both digital and analogue sources, delivering transformative, dynamic sound for the demanding high-performance audio enthusiast. Sporting both line level AND a MM phono analogue inputs! As a G2.1 Series product, ALTAIR G2.1 ..
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To go Moving Coil or not – ‘is’ this the question? Recently, Japanese cartridge manufacturer Audio Technica, re imagined their long-lived OC9 moving coil cartridge. In fact they ‘imagined up’ 5 replacements for it, all released together! They are all named OC9, quite differently to how things used to be done. Previously, versions 1, 2, ..
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Iconoclastic Towers from Microphase, Sydney, Australia. Nothing else quite looks like this or in many cases is made from such high quality materials. I highly recommend getting a listen to these loudspeakers and hearing and seeing whether they are for you
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The EAR Yoshino Phonobox allows you to hear UK built, vacuum tube design, phono stage sound quality, at its affordable best. Craftily simple to use and install. Beautiful valve sweetness coupled with transistor-like pace and detail
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An exciting upfront performance coupled with an incredibly small footprint makes for a big sound that takes up little space. Sure you need a sub, but that can easily hideaway and doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Australian design and manufacture just adds to what is a great ‘little’ package from Alderwood. I suggest you take a closer look at the Eros Pros
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It is no mean feat to bring together a DAC, a streamer, a pre amplifier and squeeze it into one box. Then wave a magic wand giving it all sorts of compatibility such as Chromecast, Airplay and Roon,. Certainly few manufacturers have done it. Even fewer have done it successfully. I’m not sure any have done it so successfully as the CXN at anywhere near its sell price. The Cambridge CXN V2 is a stand out product worthy of your close attention