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

“Crystal clear”: The Absolute Sound reviews Aesthetix’ new Pallene Preamplifier and Dione Power Amplifier

Gracing the cover of US audio magazine The Absolute Sound’s January issue are Californian electronics specialists Aesthetix’ new Pallene and Dione hybrid preamp and power amp duo. Reviewer Wayne Garcia takes a deep dive into this price / performance barrier-breaking pair, and lines up a conversation with designer Jim White.

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Soulines’ ‘affordable high-end’ arrives in the UK with new tt9 turntable and KiVi M3 unipivot tonearm

PRESS RELEASE: Serbian audio brand Soulines’ new tt9 turntable and KiVi M3 unipivot tonearm are now available to vinyl lovers in the UK seeking affordable high-end performance, thanks to a new distribution agreement with Sound Fowndations.

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