“From recording to retail, Exposure Electronics quickly learned what it is that listeners required,” writes the magazine, in order to deliver “the full ‘hair-raising and spine-tingling’ potential of an original music recording ”.
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The Absolute Sound’s 2025 DAC of the Year Award goes to… MBL’s C41 network player
If you’re in the market for superior digital sound, German MBL’s Cadenza C41 network player is “a technological marvel at a ridiculously low price”, says US audio magazine The Absolute Sound.
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“An absolute riot”: Hi-Fi Choice delights in Soulines’ new tt9 turntable and KiVi M3 tonearm
“The Soulines name might not be that well known currently, but surely this won’t be the case for much longer,” writes Adam Smith, having relished his time with the “intelligently designed, beautifully made” tt9 turntable and KiVi M3 tonearm.
What does a mastering engineer listen to when they get home from the day job? For Tony Cousins, it’s MBL
At ‘The Art of Mastering’, a sell-out evening hosted earlier this month by London’s iconic high-end audio retailer KJ West One, Metropolis Studios’ mastering engineer Tony Cousins enlightened guests with a fascinating talk on the huge changes that current technologies have brought to the role of mastering – and how these are affecting both hi-fi product design and, ultimately, the listening experience. Continue reading What does a mastering engineer listen to when they get home from the day job? For Tony Cousins, it’s MBL
“Must be on any serious shortlist”: Hi-Fi Plus reviews Furutech’s Project series of cables
How might your system sound when its components are “distilled and refined to their ultimate expression”? Ed Selley explores “the best ways to transform your hi-fi” with three high-performance cables from Furutech’s flagship Project series: the V1-S speaker cable, V1 RCA interconnect and V1 mains lead. Continue reading “Must be on any serious shortlist”: Hi-Fi Plus reviews Furutech’s Project series of cables
Californian Aesthetix’ superb electronics earn four Editors’ Choice Awards 2025 from The Absolute Sound
Californian Aesthetix’ valve / tube zero-feedback electronics – “designed to impress you and built to outlast you” – feature in a number of hi-fi reviewers’ reference systems, as well as in The Absolute Sound’s latest annual Editors’ Choice Awards, focusing on higher-end hi-fi crafted for superb performance in larger systems and dedicated listening rooms. Continue reading Californian Aesthetix’ superb electronics earn four Editors’ Choice Awards 2025 from The Absolute Sound
Eight ‘big hitters’ from MBL win The Absolute Sound Editors’ Choice Awards 2025
The Absolute Sound’s latest Editors’ Choice Awards feature the magazine’s selection of those hi-fi products that have the heft needed to ensure superb performance in larger systems and dedicated listening rooms. German MBL, no stranger to the Awards, has a raft of products from across its range that fit the bill. Continue reading Eight ‘big hitters’ from MBL win The Absolute Sound Editors’ Choice Awards 2025
DS Audio earns six of The Absolute Sound Editors’ Choice Awards 2025
Last November, US audio magazine The Absolute Sound updated the format of it’s annual Editors’ Choice Awards, splitting the Awards into two parts. While the November issue focused on hi-fi components suited to a home living room, the March issue covers products that best fit into larger systems in dedicated listening rooms – including several of DS Audio’s game-changing optical cartridges and accessories. Continue reading DS Audio earns six of The Absolute Sound Editors’ Choice Awards 2025
Furutech receives five of The Absolute Sound Editors’ Choice Awards 2025
Furutech’s high-performance cables, connectors and noise-reducing accessories win over a gamut of different reviewers in The Absolute Sound’s latest Editors’ Choice Awards, which features the magazine’s selection of hi-fi products that live up to the challenge of delivering superb performance in larger systems and dedicated listening rooms.
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“Meet your maker”: Hi-Fi Plus editor visits MBL’s manufacturing plant in Germany
Berlin-based MBL was originally formed “to build a loudspeaker that better replicated the live experience”, with its unique Radialstrahler omnidirectional designs that “look as unique as they sound”. But, as incredible as they are, to think of MBL as “merely a loudspeaker brand is a grave disservice to its audio electronics”, says Alan Sircom, who reports on his recent “access all areas” visit to the company’s manufacturing plant in Germany. Continue reading “Meet your maker”: Hi-Fi Plus editor visits MBL’s manufacturing plant in Germany
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