“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
Exposure appoints new North American distributor
PRESS RELEASE: From 1st August 2022, British audio brand Exposure will work with a single, specialist hi-fi distributor across the North American region, covering both the USA and Canada. Continue reading Exposure appoints new North American distributor
New Reference Jubilee turntable from Clearaudio
PRESS RELEASE: The Reference Jubilee turntable is designed to showcase ‘the best of Clearaudio past, present and future’, marrying the brand’s proven state-of-the-art analogue technology with some striking new developments.
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Exposure adds to new 3510 series with preamplifier and stereo power amplifier
PRESS RELEASE: In 2021, British h-fi brand Exposure launched a new, updated version of its upper end series of components with the 3510 integrated amplifier. This is now followed with a new 3510 pre/power amplifier combination.
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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
New Project V1 top-of-range power cable from Furutech
PRESS RELEASE: Japanese cable and connector specialist Furutech announces the launch of a brand-new flagship power cable incorporating the company’s proprietary electrical and mechanical damping material, NCF.
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Another world first from DS Audio – the ES-001 ‘Eccentricity Detection Stabiliser’
PRESS RELEASE: Japanese audio phono cartridge expert DS Audio is recognised as a true innovator, so when the company turns its attention to audio accessories, we know to expect advanced technologies, remarkable results – and something a little bit different. Could vinyl be about to take another great leap forward?
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“The best cartridge he’s ever heard” & “stunning workmanship”: DS Audio and Furutech scoop multiple Editors’ Choice Awards from The Absolute Sound
Berkshire-based Sound Fowndations is the UK distributor for two Japanese brands that consistently appear in a raft of world-leading audio awards, and the TAS Editors’ Choice Awards are no exception. 2022 sees three Awards for DS Audio and six for Furutech.
Aesthetix’ electronics collect 7 Editors’ Choice Awards from The Absolute Sound
Among “the gear that [TAS] editors and writers have selected as most worthy of consideration” in 2022 are seven products from Californian electronics ‘artisans’ Aesthetix. From to pre- to power amplifiers, from phonostages to integrated amps, and from DAC/CDs to accessories, there isn’t a product category in the Aesthetix portfolio that doesn’t receive an Award.
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Computer Audio Design (CAD) upgrades its award-winning Ground Control, taking noise reduction to a whole new level
PRESS RELEASE: Computer Audio Design’s GC1 Ground Control was created to tackle high frequency noise reduction at the level of the signal ground plane, delivering remarkable sonic results that have since earned the company multiple awards worldwide. Now, designer Scott Berry is launching an upgraded version, the GC1.1. How does it compare? “Just listen.”