When Accuphase introduced the E-5000 in late 2021, they surprised everyone by adding such a powerful integrated amplifier to the lineup—whereas previously, one would have had to opt for a separate preamp-power amp combination to achieve such performance levels. Five...
It had been nearly 15 years (since 2012) since the Nordost Norse Series had been in the Norse 2 generation. It was therefore time to move on to the Norse 3 version, which features updates across all product lines (Heimdall, Frey, and Tyr), though initially only for...
The concept may seem contradictory, given that it converts the analog sound from your vinyl records into a wireless digital signal, but more and more manufacturers are bridging the gap between these two key features for the younger generation. Denon is therefore...
In a product lineup that could be slightly streamlined –at least among its dozen or so amplifiers– Vincent Audio is revitalizing its product line with the solidLine2.0 series, consisting of just two electronic devices: the SV-600 integrated amplifier and the CD-600 CD...
Never short on innovation, Rega aims to demonstrate that it’s still possible to produce affordable turntables manufactured entirely in the United Kingdom. It was this commitment –along with a desire to appeal to younger generations– that gave rise to the Replay....
After the Carmel, it’s time for the Vesper at YG Acoustics, judging by their new speaker from the Reference series. Drawing inspiration from the Carmel 3’s sleek design, the Vesper 3 (the number indicating that its components are, of course, part of the 3rd...
Reference No. 35 For the No. 35, a 7.7-kilo (17-pound) toroidal transformer enables the amplifier circuits to deliver 900 watts of power through a 12-inch (305 mm) carbon-fiber cone with an inverted center cap, integrated into a die-cast alloy chassis. Weighing 59...
Between the new X2—with its new Master Discrete DAC FPGA-based converter—and the T3X (see review in VU#59 FR), which uses Sabre ES9028PRO chips, there seemed to be an opportunity for an intermediate model. Thus, the Hong Kong-based manufacturer is reviving its S...
The new Mission series was unveiled a few months ago, but we waited until it arrived in Europe before writing about it –and then we almost forgot that it’s actually been available since this summer. With three products, the 778 series consists of an integrated...
