Yamaha with Auro-3D for the first time in two new top models in the Aventage series
Written by Karl Erik Sylthe
Yamaha expands their Aventage range with three new models of AV receivers. They are the models RX-A4A, RX-A6A and the top model RX-A8A, and the two largest models will have Auro-3D
Indy ANC - first totally wireless In Ear from Skullcandy
Written by Karl Erik Sylthe
Skullcandy launch their very first totally wireless In Ear headphones with active noise cancellation. And it's not the only trait they're first featured on Indy ANC.
ALO audio Pilot - new pocketDAC in dongle format
Written by Karl Erik Sylthe
Audioquest has been a bit of a king of the hill in the PocketDAC exercise for mobile devices. Now some newcomers are signing up as aspirants for a podium place in that exercise, and the freshest newcomer even has a new merit on the CV…
Forza Anniversary Edition - Estelon's second in command in anniversary clothing
Written by Karl Erik Sylthehttp://www.audiophile.no/en/news/item/2870-estelon-forza-anniversary-edition
Estonian Estelon continues to celebrate their 10th anniversary. The flagship model Forza arrive in anniversary Edition.
REVIEW: Skullcandy Crusher Evo - off-road headphones.
Written by Karl Erik Sylthe
The Skullcandy Crusher EVO wireless headphones were launched earlier this autumn. I have had a solid test round with these somewhat unusual headphones, and got a thorough impression of how they perform.
HELM BOLT DAC / AMP - THX-certified PocketDAC and headphone amplifier with support for MQA sets up a battle against Dragonfly
Written by Karl Erik Sylthe
The English-American company HELM Audio launch their contribution to good sound from mobile devices when they now apply a competitor to Audioquest's Dragonfly series of pocket DACs combined with headphone amplifiers with THX certification and support for MQA. HELM BOLT competes in price with Dragonfly Black. Whether it also can measure up when it comes to sound quality, or even can breathe the more expensive models Red and Cobalt in the neck, we don`t know yet.
Record tasting in October - Consistently good and tasty music from many genres
Written by Karl Erik Sylthe
This time it is a smoother "competition" than it often is otherwise, but the musical range may be greater than ever. And there are already lots of records queuing for the next tasting that will hopefully come soon. Then there will be a lot of LPs.
KEF LS50 Meta and Wireless II - renewed editions of successful models
Written by Karl Erik Sylthe
KEF have launched upgraded versions of their maybe most sought-after models. We are talking about the LS50 and its active brother LS50 Wireless.
Krane - new tone arm for Linn Majik LP12
Written by Karl Erik Sylthe
Linn has today launched a completely new arm for the basic version Majik of the iconic turntable LP12. Krane stands out strongly in terms of design from previous arms from Linn. From tonearms in general too.
Record tasting in September - very strong music within a broad range
Written by Karl Erik Sylthe
This time it is an extremely strong bouquet of music that has been the subject of my tasting. And also the musical range is broad, covering many different genres.