Yamaha RX-V661 AV-receiver
In terms of functionality, the RX-V661 receiver is in many ways similar to the Sony STR-DG910. It contains all types of interfaces, incl. HDMI switching with support for 1080p and Multi PCM signals, YPAO auto-calibration system with seven-band parametric equalizer. It is possible to connect players of...
In terms of functionality, the RX-V661 receiver is in many ways similar to the Sony STR-DG910. It contains all types of interfaces, incl. HDMI switching with support for 1080p and Multi PCM signals, YPAO auto-calibration system with seven-band parametric equalizer. It is possible to connect players of...
Canton Fonum 301 DC Bookshelf speakers
Canton Fonum 301 DC is a two-way bass-reflex speaker. Its overall dimensions are 235x360x220 mm. A removable metal decorative grille, which gives additional solidity to the appearance, hides the bass-reflex port and two speakers: a woofer with a diameter of 20 cm and a tweeter with a dome diameter of...
Canton Fonum 301 DC is a two-way bass-reflex speaker. Its overall dimensions are 235x360x220 mm. A removable metal decorative grille, which gives additional solidity to the appearance, hides the bass-reflex port and two speakers: a woofer with a diameter of 20 cm and a tweeter with a dome diameter of...
Jamo 307 Bookshelf speakers
The Jamo 307 has a bass reflex port on the rear panel. The diameter of the soft dome of the tweeter is 25 mm, the diameter of the conical woofer is 127 mm. The design of the front panel deserves attention, pleasing to the eye with smooth contours that increase rigidity. This is a reliable shield against...
The Jamo 307 has a bass reflex port on the rear panel. The diameter of the soft dome of the tweeter is 25 mm, the diameter of the conical woofer is 127 mm. The design of the front panel deserves attention, pleasing to the eye with smooth contours that increase rigidity. This is a reliable shield against...
Kenwood LS-130F Bookshelf speakers
Kenwood LS-130F is a bass-reflex (port on the rear panel) two-way speaker system with dimensions of 210x394x250 mm. The diameter of the cone woofer is 160 mm, the dome tweeter is 20 mm. The appearance of the loudspeaker does not cause any vivid impressions, but the restraint in the design in this case...
Kenwood LS-130F is a bass-reflex (port on the rear panel) two-way speaker system with dimensions of 210x394x250 mm. The diameter of the cone woofer is 160 mm, the dome tweeter is 20 mm. The appearance of the loudspeaker does not cause any vivid impressions, but the restraint in the design in this case...
NAD 802 Bookshelf speakers
The NAD 802 is a very popular 2-way speaker system among Hi-Fi connoisseurs. Traditional appearance, no frills and design frills; bass-reflex port on the rear panel; dimensions 200x400x264 mm. The mid-bass driver has a polypropylene cone with a diameter of 17.6 cm, and the diameter of the soft dome tweeter...
The NAD 802 is a very popular 2-way speaker system among Hi-Fi connoisseurs. Traditional appearance, no frills and design frills; bass-reflex port on the rear panel; dimensions 200x400x264 mm. The mid-bass driver has a polypropylene cone with a diameter of 17.6 cm, and the diameter of the soft dome tweeter...
Onkyo C-722 CD-player
For today's test, we chose the Onkyo C-722. Although this CD player was designed to work with Onkyo's 720 Series Component System, it can be used on its own with any other Hi-Fi components. Therefore, the appearance of this player in our test is quite justified and understandable. So, the "baby" Onkyo,...
For today's test, we chose the Onkyo C-722. Although this CD player was designed to work with Onkyo's 720 Series Component System, it can be used on its own with any other Hi-Fi components. Therefore, the appearance of this player in our test is quite justified and understandable. So, the "baby" Onkyo,...
NAD 514 CD-player
NAD is famous for its unusual product design and unusual design philosophy. However, the company is now less likely to adhere to the previously adopted principle, which was to provide high quality at the lowest price (especially this applies to price). However, the principle of a certain moderation of...
NAD is famous for its unusual product design and unusual design philosophy. However, the company is now less likely to adhere to the previously adopted principle, which was to provide high quality at the lowest price (especially this applies to price). However, the principle of a certain moderation of...
Rotel RCD-975 CD-player
High sound quality at an affordable price is a "family feature" of all audio equipment from the Japanese company Rotel, so its products are often unofficially classified as "affordable High End". And this is not surprising, since the design principles of audio equipment from the developers of Rotel,...
High sound quality at an affordable price is a "family feature" of all audio equipment from the Japanese company Rotel, so its products are often unofficially classified as "affordable High End". And this is not surprising, since the design principles of audio equipment from the developers of Rotel,...
Denon AVR-1604 AV-receiver
The amplification system of the new Denon AVR-1604 is made according to the proprietary Twin Drive Rectifier scheme, but the declared power consumption is one of the lowest among competitors. Real output power can barely reach 6x15 W, which is quite small for a 20 m2 hall. However, under the hood is...
The amplification system of the new Denon AVR-1604 is made according to the proprietary Twin Drive Rectifier scheme, but the declared power consumption is one of the lowest among competitors. Real output power can barely reach 6x15 W, which is quite small for a 20 m2 hall. However, under the hood is...
Pioneer VSX-LX55 AV-receiver
The new Pioneer VSX-LX55 receiver seems to have reached its highest level of communication with the outside world. Support for AirPlay technology and DLNA protocol allows you to play music from your computer, as well as from portable Apple devices connected to your home network. The file format can...
The new Pioneer VSX-LX55 receiver seems to have reached its highest level of communication with the outside world. Support for AirPlay technology and DLNA protocol allows you to play music from your computer, as well as from portable Apple devices connected to your home network. The file format can...
NAD D 1050 DAC
As it is stated in the signature description of the NAD D 1050 DAC, it is "the best aid to connect your music computer to the Hi-Fi-system". Optimism is the inherent quality of the professional marketers, but the authority of the NAD still allows us to hope that this phrase has a big grain of truth. It...
As it is stated in the signature description of the NAD D 1050 DAC, it is "the best aid to connect your music computer to the Hi-Fi-system". Optimism is the inherent quality of the professional marketers, but the authority of the NAD still allows us to hope that this phrase has a big grain of truth. It...
Exposure 3010 S2 Amplifier
This is the second version of the popular model - 3010. Keeping the unchanged appearance, the engineers of Exposure exposed it to a serious internal modification. For example, they borrowed the pre-section (works in clear A class) from the older amplifiers of the company and built output cascades on...
This is the second version of the popular model - 3010. Keeping the unchanged appearance, the engineers of Exposure exposed it to a serious internal modification. For example, they borrowed the pre-section (works in clear A class) from the older amplifiers of the company and built output cascades on...
Cambridge Audio Azur 640A V2 Amplifier
Our regular readers are already acquainted with integrated amplifier Azur 640A - the development of Cambridge Audio. In 2005 British engineers made changes into the design of the device. I want to pinpoint attention upon the main differences of the second version - I assure you that after that you will...
Our regular readers are already acquainted with integrated amplifier Azur 640A - the development of Cambridge Audio. In 2005 British engineers made changes into the design of the device. I want to pinpoint attention upon the main differences of the second version - I assure you that after that you will...
Hegel HD11 DAC
The assortment of mid-range DACs on the market is rather poor - this is affected by the orientation of manufacturers towards the young Internet generation of listeners. As for the uncompromising elite models, then they are not worth talking about. In the era of network technologies and computer formats,...
The assortment of mid-range DACs on the market is rather poor - this is affected by the orientation of manufacturers towards the young Internet generation of listeners. As for the uncompromising elite models, then they are not worth talking about. In the era of network technologies and computer formats,...
Arcam BDP100 Blu-ray player
All Arcam players included in the FMJ series have similar designs and dimensions, and the recently released BDP100 looks like Jack Johnson against their background - it is noticeably taller and more massive. A higher class of the device is vivid in the expansion of the set of service interfaces: a 12-volt...
All Arcam players included in the FMJ series have similar designs and dimensions, and the recently released BDP100 looks like Jack Johnson against their background - it is noticeably taller and more massive. A higher class of the device is vivid in the expansion of the set of service interfaces: a 12-volt...
Chario Constellation Delphinus Bookshelf speakers
In contrast to the previously tested Lynx, Delphinus is significantly larger and slightly heavier. The same branded 38-mm dome tweeter, which is able to work from 1500 Hz, is used in the loudspeaker. Its fabric dome is reinforced by the proprietary viscous compound, which reduces nonlinear distortions...
In contrast to the previously tested Lynx, Delphinus is significantly larger and slightly heavier. The same branded 38-mm dome tweeter, which is able to work from 1500 Hz, is used in the loudspeaker. Its fabric dome is reinforced by the proprietary viscous compound, which reduces nonlinear distortions...
Chario Constellation Lynx Bookshelf speakers
The bodies of Lynx monitors are made of the thickest MDF plates and on each side are veneered with the natural wood panels. In addition to luxurious appearance, this solution allows achieving almost absolute inertness. Two-way construction is not less interesting from a technical point of view. So, an...
The bodies of Lynx monitors are made of the thickest MDF plates and on each side are veneered with the natural wood panels. In addition to luxurious appearance, this solution allows achieving almost absolute inertness. Two-way construction is not less interesting from a technical point of view. So, an...
HECO Aleva GT 1002 Floor standing speakers
Impressive by height loudspeakers differ by powerful thick-walled bodies made of massive MDF plates with internal ties and rib stiffeners. Configuration of the drivers in HECO Aleva GT 1002 is not usual: on the powerful faceplate there are MF and HF drivers, and woofer is mounted on the side wall. By...
Impressive by height loudspeakers differ by powerful thick-walled bodies made of massive MDF plates with internal ties and rib stiffeners. Configuration of the drivers in HECO Aleva GT 1002 is not usual: on the powerful faceplate there are MF and HF drivers, and woofer is mounted on the side wall. By...
Bluenote S-1 Amplifier
You will unlikely meet the equipment of the Italian Bluenote in a large electronic supermarket as it is produced in very modest quantities. So, today we have the true hand-built exclusive. It is heavy, strong, with thick front panel and turned knobs. Bluenote S-1, made on the basis of Steroid amplifier,...
You will unlikely meet the equipment of the Italian Bluenote in a large electronic supermarket as it is produced in very modest quantities. So, today we have the true hand-built exclusive. It is heavy, strong, with thick front panel and turned knobs. Bluenote S-1, made on the basis of Steroid amplifier,...
Kudos Cardea C30 Floor standing speakers
The British company Kudos Audio started their business in 1991 and became famous for S100 racks for shelf monitors. A slightly light weighted S50 is still produced, but the main products of the company are speaker systems, the release of which was in 2006. Since then an extensive series was developed,...
The British company Kudos Audio started their business in 1991 and became famous for S100 racks for shelf monitors. A slightly light weighted S50 is still produced, but the main products of the company are speaker systems, the release of which was in 2006. Since then an extensive series was developed,...