Don't be fooled by the traditional look of the Dynaudio Contour 20 Black Edition. Yes, it belongs to the Contour series and shares some similarities in appearance with the Contour 20/Contour 20i. But that's like seeing a rally car designed for racing and thinking it...

Two months ago, I recounted my experience opening a box overflowing with enough Siltech Royal Single Crown cables to wire my system. While my impulse was stronger than you can imagine—to simply tear open each box and shove the entire set of cables into the system—I...

When asked what their ideal high-end floorstanding speaker would be, almost everyone would likely mention exceptional detail, balanced tone, and powerful dynamics. Superior build quality would almost certainly be on the list, and despite a generous budget, many still...

Excerpted from *Audio Technology* When mentioning the LS3/5A, many people will immediately think of the British brand Rogers. To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Rogers brand, this legendary brand, inextricably linked to the LS3/5A, has launched the highly...

In this month's magazine, I devoted considerable space to my thoughts on certain products in the world of high-end audio, without dwelling too much on sound quality, although that's clearly the most important factor when choosing audio components. However, there are...

The tallest and most elegant member of PMC’s prophecy range, the prophecy9 encompasses all the developments that have been made for the transmission line speaker specialist’s core product range. The aluminium LaminairX plinth supports it and incorporates new tweeter,...

Chord Company PhonoARAY Turntable Grounding Device "Keeping grounded" has become a litmus test for audiophiles—not to resist the urge to upgrade (which is impossible), but to make what is perhaps the most important upgrade: reducing system noise floor. The...

PMC Prophecy9 – A Blend of Superior Sound, Innovative Technology, and Flawless Craftsmanship: Experience the Sound of True Studio Veterans PMC's Prophecy9 combines exceptional sound quality, innovative technology, and impeccable manufacturing. This compact three-way...

Excerpted from ProLogis.com Back in 2023 at the Munich Audio Show, Burmester had already launched the 232. The "232" refers to a product completed in February 2023, a consistent product numbering system for Burmester. Given that it was released in 2023, writing a...

If you're sitting in front of your audio system right now, I'd like you to consider how you choose your equipment. Is it solely based on sound quality? Does the appearance of the equipment matter? How well do the components match? Of course, sound quality is...

When asked what their ideal high-end floorstanding speaker would be, almost everyone would likely mention exceptional detail, balanced tone, and powerful dynamics. Superior build quality would almost certainly be on the list, and despite a generous budget, many still...

Excerpted from *Audio Technology* British brand Exposure has always been dedicated to creating a variety of high-quality, affordable audio equipment for music lovers. Their engineering team, comprised entirely of music enthusiasts, utilizes extensive scientific...

As the Prophecy foreshadowed, the Prophecy 5 takes the essence of PMC loudspeakers over the years, polishing them to a mirror-like finish and smoothing out any remaining rough edges. It's an absolutely stunning pair of equipment, virtually unmatched in its price range...

"...It conveyed all the dynamics, tonal characteristics, and spatiality of the recording, just as well as any other phono preamp I've ever heard, and it did so without adding any personality." The FedEx deliveryman held his phone in one hand and a small box in the...

Excerpted from *Audio Technology* Following the high acclaim garnered by their Tuned ARAY cables, Chord Company continued its efforts, attempting to extend this exclusive technology from their core cable expertise to various components of audio systems. Five years...