Latest articles by Greg Borrowman
Richter Merlin S6plus
Fresh revisions including new drivers from Richter’s higher models raise the Australian company’s standmounts to even higher levels of engagement and musicality, as the Merlins enter ‘S6plus’ status.
Halcro Eclipse Stereo
Despite the price tag for this all-Australian stereo amplifier, its reviewer believes it would still be good value at twice that price. But then it builds upon a precedessor declared to be "the best amplifier in the world"...
How to set up your subwoofer: our expert guide to room placement and controls
Get these simple steps right, and your sub will be everything it should be: room-shaking when desired, subtle when asked, and silent when it's meant to be.
Audio-Technica AT-MC2022
If you can afford one, you need one; this is undoubtedly the best-sounding, highest-performing cartridge in the world.
Adcom GFA-555se
An evolution of an amplifier that became not only Adcom’s best-selling and most famous model but also one of the most famous amps of the last century.
AudioSolutions Overture O305F
The third-generation Overture O305F floorstanding speakers from AudioSolutions are lively and efficient with deep bass.
Yamaha NS-3000
Why choose Yamaha's NS-3000 gloss piano-black, Zylon-loaded, made-in-Japan standmounters? 'Natural Sound' is just the start...
Copland releases powerful, top-of-the-line CSA 150 integrated amplifier
Copland's new CSA 150 is the most powerful hybrid integrated amplifier in its CSA range and you can option in a DAC
Soundboks claims it just released the world's loudest portable speaker
Danish firm Soundboks went from crowdfunding to boasting the world's loudest portable wireless speaker – Soundboks 3.
Stax SR-009S / SRM-700S
The SR-009S electrostatic headphones and SRM-700S headphone driver from Stax are a premium duo, but certainly on the pricier side of things.
Focal Kanta No.3
Focal's Kanta No.3 loudspeakers deliver astounding sound in a super stylish package.
Bose 700 bundle pack adds extra value and colour to the noise-cancelling cans
With this new bundle, Bose introduces a new colour of Noise Cancelling 700 headphones, and extra battery life as well.
Parasound's Halo JC 1+ marks a world-first for the revered amplifier manufacturer
Parasound's new Plus version is John Curl's response to hi-res music and difficult-to-drive loudspeakers.
Line Magnetic is now the sole Australian distributor for German-made Elrog valves
With its new distributor, Australia has access to an increased range of Elrog valves, and all pairs get a 12-month warranty.
Lyngdorf Audio announces the MP-40 surround sound processor
The MP-40's 12-channel decoding and 16 outputs provide full support for immersive surround formats.
Gold Note's new DS-10 Plus improves on its already excellent DAC streamer
Addition of previously missing analogue input improves on this DAC streamer's already excellent performance.
Jelco closes down due to Covid-19 and outdated machinery
Revered Japanese hi-fi manufacturer Jelco has closed down, likely to send ripples through the industry.
This new Aussie mic promises to improve the sound – and look – of your videos
Ultra-small and easy to use with outstanding battery life, the Rode Wireless Go delivers high-fidelity sound from a distance at a budget price.
EarMen's pocket-sized TR-Amp DAC can power even the most demanding headphones
The TR-Amp DAC has enough grunt to power even audiophile-grade headphones for up to 10 hours.
Yamaha releases the A-S3200 Analogue Integrated stereo amplifier in Australia
Yamaha Australia has released the A-S3200, the first and most powerful amplifier in its newest series of pure analogue stereo amplifiers.
Grado produces its first Maple-bodied phono cartridges
Grado's entry-level model in its new Timbre Series, the Grado Opus 3, is available in four versions: high and low output stereo, and high and low output mono.
