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An introduction to Spendor Speakers

We love Spendor speakers not only for their exceptional sound but also for the heritage and technology they embody. Spendor offers three distinct speaker lines, each with its own character yet united by a commitment to musicality and build quality.

LUXMAN’s Z-Line of Integrated Amplifiers

LUXMAN's Z-line of integrated amplifiers sheds a particular light on musical playback. It's hard to describe but undeniably intriguing, as explained in the video by The Absolute Sound. On demo at Walden.

The British Audiophile on Sugden’s Masterclass IA-4 Integrated Amplifier

The Sugden IA-4 integrated amplifier is one of our go-to amps for testing and comparing audio gear. We love it for both its sound and its design. Paired with the right speakers, it allows you to delve deeply into the music.

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On the Chord Dave: Digital to Analogue Veritas in Extremis

Chord’s DAVE DAC continues to impress nearly 10 years on, offering stunning sound quality thanks to its cutting-edge FPGA technology. As highlighted in this YouTube review, DAVE excels in delivering unmatched clarity, precision, and transparency across the audio spectrum. Now on demo at Walden with the Chord MScaler!

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hi-finews on the Award-Winning Auralic Aries G2.2.

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Whether you're a streaming enthusiast or a streaming skeptic, this exceptional streaming transport deserves your attention... Read here. On demo at Walden.

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Hifi.NL / Hifi.BE visits Walden High-End Audio.

Read the English translation here and the French translation here.

Audio Note’s Latest Fieldcoil Speakers Garner Rave Reviews

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The first reviews of the Audio Note AN-E Fieldcoil speakers are cropping up, and as expected, they are glowing.

Read here a summary in English of a HiFi Bible Review (original in Chinese here).

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The Audiophiliac Reviews the First Watt SIT-4

Could a solid-state amp truly deliver the sonic magic of a single-ended triode design? The First Watt SIT-4 certainly raises that question. It features industry-grade static induction transistors—similar to those found in the revered "Vfet" power amps from Sony and Yamaha in the 1970s, which still hold a special status among audiophiles.

Watch the full review and, if you're intrigued, visit our shop to see if this amp lives up to the hype.

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Spendor D9.2 Reviewed by Fidelity Magazine

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The Spendor D9.2 is quite an interesting beast. It's a slim, large speaker crafted by a manufacturer renowned for its excellent BBC monitors. With relatively high sensitivity, it appeals to tube enthusiasts as well. The D9.2 delivers an extremely pleasing sound, offering phenomenal bass and highs, while maintaining the midrange magic that Spendor is famous for. A top-tier product! Check-out the review here.

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Origin Live’s Gravity One Record Clamp Clamps you to your Chair

Although it doesn't physically clamp your records, this record clamp works wonders. It enhances the detail and tonality of your vinyl. We tested it with different record players, and it delivered impressive results every time. The effects are far from minor. It's a truly fascinating product. Worth every penny!

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Audio-Technica’s AT33Sa Cartridge Under The Lens

The HiFi-Riff team explains why this moving coil cartridge is such a great bargain. In fact, we believe the entire AT33 series of cartridges deserves similar praise. They all sound very balanced and are exceptional at this price point. We love the AT33 series and have the entire range available for audition!

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Five Minutes with the Cobra

The Rega Aethos

Our findings about the Rega Aethos are confirmed by Hifi-Riff. It is a very well-made amplifier with pleasing sound characteristics. In addition, it has substantial power reserves to drive a wide range of high-quality speakers. David and Mike, with their usual humorous touch, couldn't have put it better.

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The New Auralic Aries S1 Streaming Processor

The new Auralic Aries S1 is a streaming processor utilizing Auralic’s Tesla G3 platform, effectively eliminating jitter. Hans Beekhuyzen reviewed this new streamer, providing an excellent explanation of its design, functions, and sound quality.

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Chord Ultima Integrated Reviewed by SoundStage! Hi-Fi

The first reviews of the new Chord Ultima Integrated are being published, and SoundStage! Hi-Fi has provided an excellent technical description of this product. Early feedback indicates that the amplifier's ingenious design delivers outstanding sound quality.

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Why Sugden’s Class A A21 SE Is One of The Best Amplifiers On Sale!

Mike and David of Hi-Fi Riff tested the Sugden A21 SE’s integrated amplifier. And guess what: they found it glorious! Pure Class A Watt beauty with plenty of drive.

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Unsalted Review of Audio Note’s Entry-Level System

The entry-level Audio Note system lets you enjoy the typical Audio Note sound in a small package. The entire system is available for audition at Walden.

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Audio Note’s DAC 0.1X and CD Zero Reviewed by British Audiophile

The entry system into the Audio Note world is not just “entry-level” hifi. It packs musicality and finesse in an elegant design. The DAC uses the Philips TDA 1543 chip and uses no oversampling or filtering in the digital domain. It sounds illuminated with plenty of drive. The entire iZero set is on demo in our shop. ‘Check-out the findings of A British Audiophile…’

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The Audiophile Man on the Aurorasound HFSA-01 Integrated Amplifier

One of our absolute favorites. A cute and retro looking amplifier from Japan. It has a sweet tonality and timbre that renders the music emotional. A hybrid design with solid state in the pre-amp and EL84 tubes in the end stage. Both this amplifier and all other Aurorasound products (particularly the phonostages) are hidden gems to be discovered.

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Do you know how an optical cartridge works? The Absolute Sound explains while reviewing the DS Audio DS-003 cartridge.

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Michael Fremer on the EMT 928 II and the EMT 128 phonostage in Tracking Angle

“Sleek looks and a sonic blast.” Great article on the record player, its historical roots and the company behind it. Read more..

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PSI Audio’s Active Bass Trap Products

Tackling room acoustics is one of the primary factors in enhancing the sound of your audio system. It may not always be possible to entirely change the layout of your room; however, PSI Audio bass traps offer a clever solution to help control bass in an elegant and efficient way.

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Why Sugden's 16-bit Masterclass DAC-4 Beats So Many Modern Hi-Res DACs

Mike and David (Hifi-Riff) explain Sugden’s digital-to-analog conversion philosophy. An old-fashioned chip, no oversampling or filtering in the digital domain and yet sheer musicality.