Optical cartridge pioneer DS Audio replaces DS-W2 with the all-new third generation DS-W3

PRESS RELEASE: DS Audio’s inaugural optical cartridge, the ground-breaking DS-W1, was a genuine game changer when first launched in 2015. A year later, the brand announced the higher spec Master 1 and subsequently applied trickle-down technology to upgrade the ‘W’ model to the DS-W2. In 2020, a ‘third generation’ of optical cartridges was launched with the flagship Grand Master, from which trickle-down tech has again been applied to the ‘W’ model, to create the new DS-W3

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Exposure completes 3510 series with new mono power amplifiers

PRESS RELEASE: In 2021, British hi-fi brand Exposure launched a new, updated version of its upper end series of components with the 3510 integrated amplifier, closely followed by a 3510 pre/power amplifier combination. Now, the series is completed with the brand’s new 3510 mono power amplifiers.

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“Outstanding”: Hi-Fi News gets the bunting out for Clearaudio’s Reference Jubilee turntable

Clearaudio’s new Reference Jubilee deck was designed to celebrate the German analogue brand’s anniversary and ‘40 years of excellence’. “The good news”, says reviewer Adam Smith is that it lives up to the hype. “The bad news is that production is limited to 250 units worldwide.” Continue reading “Outstanding”: Hi-Fi News gets the bunting out for Clearaudio’s Reference Jubilee turntable

“Full marks”: Hi-Fi World reviews Connected Fidelity’s AC-2K balanced mains transformer

“Its impact on sound quality, even in my city lcoation with a clean incoming supply, was subtly wonderful,” writes editor Noel Keywood. “For all those without a power station nearby, sound quality improvement should be even greater.”  Continue reading “Full marks”: Hi-Fi World reviews Connected Fidelity’s AC-2K balanced mains transformer

Computer Audio Design’s Ground Control GC1.1: “once you hook it up, I doubt very much you’ll want to remove it” says Roy Gregory

Audio reviewer Roy Gregory was an early adopter of Computer Audio Design’s Ground Control units, designed to improve system performance by tackling high frequency noise on the signal ground plane. In a recent review he asks, “What does the new, updated and improved GC1.1 bring to the party?”  Continue reading Computer Audio Design’s Ground Control GC1.1: “once you hook it up, I doubt very much you’ll want to remove it” says Roy Gregory