Every new product from this Japanese manufacturer is a small feast, especially if it is a device positioned at the top of the product line. Also, although affordability may be a relative term, spending under 20,000 euro for a digital ...
The manufacturer’s website suggests that the name of Lampizator is a playful combination of Polish expression for tubes (lampa) and Terminator. However, it also can be translated as ‘Tube sound maker’ which is much closer to what the ...
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Dreamaudio, Bratislava, +421 907 838 806
The typical cliché of “the separates always sound better” saw its advent before the Covid pandemia and has been declining since then. With lifestyles getting busier, new audiophiles drift towards simpler solutions with ease of ...
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CZ: Mareka Audio, Horoměřice, +420 603 259 667
CZ: Avitsmart, Praha, +420 605 836 876
SK: Platan Audio, Hlohovec / Bratislava, tel. +421 905 409 802
This PS Audio DAC is not a completely new product – it is an upgraded version of the model that had been in the market for about a decade already. However, the MK2 version has been recently marketed with all the superlatives and it ...
The quality of audio playback needs to be built from the beginning of a playback chain, not from its end. So, as much as loudspeakers are important, it is the room acoustics, the power grid quality, and the source component quality ...
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Dreamaudio, Bratislava, +421 907 838 806
For many, audio fidelity means the fidelity to the recorded material. SW1X Audio Design makes a brave statement: Reproducing a recording of a musical performance the way it was recorded is simply not enough. A recording is just a ...
The MSB The Reference DAC coiled slowly around me (and my ears), minute by minute, not to suffocate, rather to leave me breathless. It is as if the equipment and the room became weightless and the air remained the only medium to ...
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CZ/SK: Platan Audio, Hlohovec, tel. +421 905 409 802
In digital, Musical Fidelity made its name with their Nu-Vista 3D compact disc player. It was twenty years ago, at the time when CD ruled the world and SACD seemed to explode. Fast forward by two decades and most producers have ...
Does the world need another DAC? And, more specifically, does the world need another DAC built around ESS Sabre chips and delta-sigma architecture? After auditioning the improved version of the Dutch turn on D/A converters, my answer ...
The dCS version 2 Rossini DAC is a three-purpose device that replaces a DAC, a streamer and a preamplifier. It comes in silver or black satin aluminum finish and has dCS proprietary Ring DAC inside.
When I reviewed Mark Levinson‘ s No.519 flagship digital player I made the remark about this player exuding dignity, authority and sovereignty, all these just by looking at it and touching it. The No.5101’s physique is not less ...
Digital that’s as good as analogue, says the Mola Mola website. After my time with the Tambaqui is over and I can reflect on what I’ve heard, I would perhaps correct this sentence slightly to “Digital that is better than analogue”. ...
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RP Audio, Ostrava, +420 737 366 831
A very good impression of the Wavelight DAC starts with unpacking – it is a very dense device and its weight can put many power amplifiers to shame. The case is an assembly of thick aluminum plates and this, together with slick ...
In 90’s dustbins were full of discarded vinyl records, ten years later we have seen the end of tapes, and after another decade had passed huge collections of CDs were ripped into MP3s and stored in iPods. These days see the return of ...
The things that were common a decade ago have become rare, like this new CD player launched in the age of streaming. And it is a Luxman player with price tag is friendlier than you'd imagine.
The CD-35 is one of the most versatile digital players available. In its “Signature” version (the one we used throughout this review) it replaces a CD and an SACD player, a highly capable DAC, and an excellent preamplifier. Thus the ...
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Nisel SK, Bratislava, tel. +421 905 203 078
The 8300CD is a preamplifier, a CD player and a DAC (ESS Sabre), all in one neat package. Audiolab offers 8300MB monoblocks that are half-width of the 8300CD so the two monos and one source component create a compact high end system. ...
The original USB DAC of Audioquest happened to be a small revolution back in 2012. Four years later there are already more newborn dragonflies – v1.2, Black and Red. This review is focusing on the latest Red version that has ...
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AQ s.r.o., Červenka, tel. +420 585 342 232
Accuphase engineers further expanded on the features that had made their DP-900/DC-900 transport/DAC combo so phenomenal - the result is the one-box DP-720. This player is built with almost fanatical attention to detail. The ...
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Nisel SK, Bratislava, tel. +421 905 203 078
The Accuphase DG-58 is a 4th generation 'voicing equalizer' of Japanese manufacturer. The device won me over with its impeccable finish, top notch operation and a friendly user interface. It comes in traditional satin gold with high ...
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Nisel SK, Bratislava, tel. +421 905 203 078
The CD5's biggest achievement is that you can listen to it without getting tired the whole day. And - I believe - this is quite exceptional. How many components that make an impression at a seller are found tiring and far from ...
These devices do not employ breakthrough technologies or revolutionary topology, rather they are built around reliable solutions and with attention to detail. Such components can be found in a mastering studio rather than in ...
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Audio Ranny, Praha, tel. +420 777 003 134
After reading rave reviews I expected to be blown away by the digital solution from Soulution. My audio beliefs were supposed to be smashed, my benchmarks redefined and my mind left computing how much money I need to withdraw from my ...
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RP Audio, Ostrava, tel. +420 737 366 831
The boxes of Pro-Ject's Box Design are very compact and can be stacked like LEGO bricks: phono preamps, headphone amps, integrated amps, preamps and power amps, monoblocks, docking stations, D/A converters and USB DACs, media boxes, ...
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AQ s.r.o., Červenka, tel. +420 585 342 232
The Ayon CD-5s is not a revolutionary different CD player from Ayon CD-07s which we used as a benchmark. However, its topology and component base are fine tuned to perfection plus a bit of high-end attractivity is thrown into the ...
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Nisel SK, Bratislava, tel. +421 905 203 078
Smooth liquidity is another typical element of the Ayon sound. The sound is analog-like, viscose, fluid, flowing, smooth. You may as well discard all these adjectives and replace them with the single formulation: the Ayon is a ...
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Nisel SK, Bratislava, tel. +421 905 203 078
The K-05 SACD player is the show case of Japanese precision: beautiful proportions, slim sihouette, elegant casing and near to perfect physiology. In Japan they know exactly where to place a button not to spoil the elegance. They ...
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Hifi Store, Praha, 603 460 675
The square-shaped D-Premier (40x40cm) looks - with its thickness of only 50mm - like a modern bathroom scale, not like an audio device. And on closer inspection it proves that it really is different from what we consider to ...
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BIS Audio, Zvolen, tel. +421 455 400 703
Excellence is a habit, not a single act. The headline is borrowed from PrimaLuna’s promotional vocabulary, in this particular case it is not far away from truth, indeed. With the PrimaLuna ProLogue Classic CD player there is a lot of ...
The spell that the Luxman casts is irresistible. Stop, have a listen, touch its silver chassis, savour its craftsmanship - everything is balanced close to perfection. The D-05 is 40% cheaper than Luxman's D-06 SACD player yet it ...
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HTP s.r.o., tel: +420 606 642 175
PP HiFi Otrokovice, tel. +420 603 581 305
Nisel SK, Bratislava, tel. +421 905 203 078
What we have here is a brand new Primare that can be characterized as a highly detailed device - almost studio-like - that can play back music with enthusiasm and passion. With an elegant nonchalance the player extract the ...
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Platan Audio, Hlohovec / Bratislava, tel. +421 905 409 802
The K8 is a very versatile piece of equipment. It works as a CD/SACD player, a video processor, a receiver, a streaming client, a surround decoder, an interface for iPod and USB media, a preamplifier, a multimedia control center and ...
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Superhifi, Olomouc, tel. +420 608 752 475
If you have a chance to start on a blank page, i.e. to build your system, start here. Out of the blue I was transported to a complete different universe, the universe with sparkling air, pure water, clear sky and the universe lit ...
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Iryson, Kvetoslavov, SK, tel. +421 903 418 345
Just to make sure that I was not just dreaming I used a mid-priced CD player to see whether there could be such a difference between two digital players. It was, the sound became detached, uninspiring and orchestral fortissimo turned ...
The Ultracurve Pro DEQ2496 is a mastering processor – its role is in fine tuning recordings before they are sent to a “printing” house. On top of that it is a very useful tool for concert PA systems as it helps suppress feedbacks, ...
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Audiopro, Praha, tel. +420 777 238 283
Perfection is a rule, not exception. This is how Japanese C.E.C. classifies itself. It is not that far away from truth. The player's sound is very alive and misses all the artifacts that are normally linked to 'digital'. ...
The Luxman D-06 is like a music instrument feeding a listener’s ears with what they love: shimmering highs, ponderous lows, supersweet mids, spacious soundstage with ample details and expanding dynamics. It is tuned slightly towards ...
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HTP s.r.o., tel: +420 606 642 175
PP HiFi Otrokovice, tel. +420 603 581 305
Nisel SK, Bratislava, tel. +421 905 203 078
The local Yamaha's dealer website contains one nice sentence: „Many music collectors recollect the old good stereo times with sentiment. The amplifiers used to have only 2 channel and listening to vinyl was a late night ritual, ...
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K+B Expert, Praha tel. +420 272 122 259
They advance fast in the 'land of tyger' so it is not surprise that also hi-fi brands like Xindak have already built credibility. Xindak does not try to copy others and since 1988 when the company was established it has earned good ...
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HTP s.r.o., tel: +420 606346822, +420 222715959
Some days are painted in shades of grey and do not induce a lot of happines. This year's winter is full of them. Therefore it is very pleasing to meet the devices that bring light and joy and that make life fun again. If the rear ...
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Nisel SK, Bratislava, tel. +421 905 203 078
CANOR, Prešov, tel. +421 517 710 396
The Sony image fades like an old photography in the audiophile community. And this is pity as the XA5400ES is a very good CD player, great SACD player and amazing multichannel player. On top it is absolute bargain at its asking ...
The CD-7's sound is both attractive and addictive. Though it is still an entry-level player it does sound smooth and analogue. If your preference is listening comfort instead of sonic dissection the CD-7 may be the right player for ...
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Nisel SK, Bratislava, tel. +421 905 203 078
PP HiFi Studio, Otrokovice, tel. +420 603 581 305
The BCD-1 is not an extravagant colourist like Musical Fidelity or Meridian - it does not deliver deep soundstage and rich tonality. Expect rather a lightning fast and accurate player that extracts the information from silver discs ...
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HiFi Store, Praha, tel. +420 283 871 462
The music is full of spark and energy through the CDA 823. Different percussive, ringing and rattling instruments are the right food for this player that also excels with voices. There are players that are more emotional than the ...
This Ayre digital player is a very pragmatically designed device that does one thing particularly well: plays music. Originally conceived to complement the Ayre's amplfier catalogue the Cx-7e exceeded our expectations and maybe ...
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Platan Audio, Hlohovec / Bratislava, tel. +421 905 409 802
The A5 builds on success of Musical Fidelity's Nu-Vista range. The musicality and immediacy is what makes the A5 so involving - its sound is rich, colourful and smooth. I would not say it is 'high fidelity' as the sound favours ...
The Stibbert's purpose is to make listening pleasure not to analyze music. It is a warm, round and ear-friendly player that brings back the old good days when vinyl was the king. However, its resolving capabilities left the Stibbert ...
Pioneeru has made it again with both the players. Especially the PD-D9 can challenge successfully any player in the one-thousand-euro price level. I am convinced that the aspirations of the PD-D9 may in fact be even higher - not a ...
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Basys CS, Praha tel. +420 234 706 700
The French Carat represents the entry level of audio players. It is a well-thought device that performs better than its low asking price tag suggests and as such it has our highest recommendation.
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Excelia HiFi, Chrudim, tel. +420 724 00 77 44
