In recent years, JBL has been getting back to its roots – and they’re still digging. Since the JBL L100 Classic really kicked off the nostalgia, JBL has launched dozens of new models in retro designs. Often with “Classic” or “Authentics” woven into the name to emphasise that we have returned to the original virtues. …
Playing records doesn’t easier than this. Even those with ten thumbs and an aversion to touching anything technical can play music with a fully automatic turntable. Put on the record, press start and sink into the sofa. And enjoy. No frills and no hassle. You may need to dust the record with a record brush …
JBL’s compact turntable combines wireless streaming to headphones, Bluetooth speakers – or earbuds – with simple operation and great sound. The JBL Spinner BT is a great place to start for anyone who has bought their first LP and has plans for more albums. It’s not where you’ll find the ultimate in budget sound quality. …
Danish company Tangent Audio doesn’t do things the same way as the majority. In a time when only the most expensive and heavy gear is available as separate components, they offer preamp and power amplifier sets at budget prices – and in mini format. We have previously tested the Tangent Preamp II / PowerAmpster II …
The Madison from Wattson Audio is extremely minimalist, with no remote control and no cables except for a power supply. As the importer recommended we upgrade to one from Sbooster. As said, so done. The Madison has no display, instead two red LEDs show source and audio level. In fact, you can choose between variable …
With super-simple operation, the Pro-Ject A1 is a turntable that won’t make you wince. Anyone can play records on it – it’s so easy to use, you don’t have to touch anything except the start button. It also has a built-in phono stage, which is a preamp for the low output voltage of the pickup …
Cabasse Stream Amp came out a few years ago, but we haven’t gotten around to testing it until now. And since it’s still current, it now has to try its hand against a pretty tight field. The Stream Amp doesn’t have Chromecast or AirPlay, but is locked to Cabasse’s own Stream app. The latter supports …
Sonos Amp can turn a pair of old-fashioned speakers into full-fledged Sonos multi-room speakers. As well as the Sonos interface, which lets you stream all your music dreams via the Sonos app, the Amp also has HDMI input and, if you buy an adapter, optical digital input too. If you want, Amp can drive the …
Which headphones or earbuds did you last buy? Most likely they were wireless, as over 80 percent of all headphones sold in 2021 were. And I understand that, because I have several pairs of wireless earbuds and headphones myself. They are convenient, not least because modern phones completely lack a headphone output. And wireless can …
American Razer is known as a manufacturer of gaming gear. But the company has recently added equipment for those who have – or dream of – a career as a video anchor or internet radio star. The Razer Audio Mixer is – of course – an audio mixer, but it’s specifically designed for streaming, where …
Small table radios are nice to have in the kitchen or bedside table, but in the living room you need something that gives you richer and better sound. Like the stylish and retro-inspired music system from Tivoli Audio. A system we have actually reviewed before, but now the second generation of Music System Home is …
That someone dares to think a little outside the box is liberating and exciting at the same time. This all-in-one facility goes its own way, with a clever solution we have never seen in such a system. Taiwanese EchoWell, is far from being as well known as Pure Audio, Tivoli Audio or Sony. They have …
We have already mentioned that Denon is celebrating its 110th anniversary by releasing a series of special models. Initially, we tested the amplifier PMA-A110, which ran off with top marks. Now we turn our attention to the matching player, DCD-A110. The DCD-A110 is similar to the amplifier of the exterior (everything else would be weird, …
Most people who have one, or have owned a turntable, have heard of Ortofon. The 100-year-old company has been making cartridges longer than most. The angled Concorde cartridge, which has stood on thousands of DJ players, is among the best known. This one, The Ortofon MC Quintet Red, is made for discerning ears, and is …
Few brands are so closely linked to gramophones and turntables. Ever since Hermann Thorens founded the company in Sainte-Croix, Switzerland, the name has been associated with music. They even made harmonicas – and lighters, but that’s a different story. Thorens has since had many different owners, everything that has been done has not been as …