From theaudiophileman.com
AT-LPW50BTRW TURNTABLE FROM AUDIO TECHNICA
0 1
A belt-driven, two-speed turntable with built in Bluetooth and carbon-fibre arm? Paul Rigby got connected with the W50
on Fri, 11AM
From theaudiophileman.com
0 1
Sporting a Jet ribbon tweeter Paul Rigby, wonders how these ELAC 312.2 speakers will compare to the big boys
on Tue, 12PM
From theaudiophileman.com
0 0
Produced by famed UK guitar amplifier outfit, Orange, Paul Rigby checks out the company’s new Bluetooth speaker Founded in 1968 in London by Cliff Cooper – who still runs the company I hasten to add, the man is in his 80s now – Orange’s client list spans the history of world rock/soul and more....
on Nov 15
From theaudiophileman.com
HiFi ACCESSORIES CHRISTMAS BUYER’S GUIDE
0 0
I have seven HiFi accessory items for you, in this Christmas Buyer's Guide, because it’s such an obviously round number
on Nov 8
From theaudiophileman.com
AURA 2 SPEAKERS FROM WHARFEDALE
0 0
Standmounts they may be yet they remain imposing designs. Paul Rigby bends his knees, his back and his ears to the Aura 2s
on Nov 1
From theaudiophileman.com
DISCO-ANTISTAT ULTRASONIC FROM KNOSTI
0 0
This compact, ultrasonic vinyl cleaner from Germany provides a competitive price but also a wealth of features
on Oct 25
From theaudiophileman.com
0 0
Sitting in the upper reaches of the 5000 series, at least in price terms, Paul Rigby tackles the stylish, 5050 floor-standing speakers
on Oct 3
From theaudiophileman.com
0 0
Looking to buy a pair of compact speakers priced around the magic £1k mark? Paul Rigby has a likely contender from PMC
on Sep 13
From theaudiophileman.com
DISCO ANTISTAT MK.II+: THE NEXT GENERATION
0 1
Taking the basic Disco Antistat manual vinyl record cleaner, Paul Rigby checks out the Mk.II+ upgrade from Knosti
on Sep 2
From theaudiophileman.com
SMOOTHLAN NETWORK ENHANCER FROM STACK
0 0
A filtering box to lower high-frequency and related noises? Paul Rigby looks forward to improving his digital experience via Stack Audio
on Aug 29
From theaudiophileman.com
ORTOFON CONCORDE MUSIC RED CARTRIDGE
0 0
Looking to produce more audiophile-oriented Music Red Concorde design, Ortofon release the Music range. Paul Rigby opts for the Red
on Aug 27
From theaudiophileman.com
CLARITY PRO 2.0 ACTIVE MAINS CONDITIONER
0 0
An anti-noise accessory with a twist? Paul Rigby checks out the latest iteration of an older design, the Clarity Pro 2.0
on Aug 23
From theaudiophileman.com
PATREON - NEW AND UPCOMING REVIEWS AND FEATURES
0 0
Fancy checking out a range of exclusive videos, archival reviews and comment pieces on my Patreon page? Here's a new and upcoming list
on Aug 23
From theaudiophileman.com
BOREA BR03 CONNECT SPEAKERS FROM TRIANGLE
0 1
A pair of powered speakers from France, Paul Rigby tackles these fully-featured standmounts, based on the original passive Borea designs
on Aug 15
From theaudiophileman.com
SIX STAR FROM CONNECTED FIDELITY
0 0
A new, star-wired power distribution block from this UK company, Paul Rigby plugs in, powers on, and drops down…to his listening chair
on Aug 2
From theaudiophileman.com
SPIRIT S5 HEADPHONES FROM STAX
0 0
A new pair of wireless Planar Magnetic headphones from the headphone giant? Paul Rigby just had to take a listen The story so far. I have been a long-term fan of Stax owning a couple of their classic electrostatic-based headphones including the high-end 007 model. Then back in December 2022, I...
on Aug 1
From theaudiophileman.com
AKUTRAK PHONO AMPLIFIER FROM THE FUNK FIRM
0 0
A moving-magnet, one-box phono amplifier at a healthy price? Paul Rigby just had to check this one out Well. This is awkward. Right about now, I would dive into the background technology of the phono amplifier itself, I would show images on the gubbins inside, I would talk about why this...
on Jul 12
From theaudiophileman.com
HD620S HEADPHONES FROM SENNHEISER
0 0
Closed-backed headphones with an open sound? A contradiction, surely? Paul Rigby checks out this new design and sees how they compare to other Sennheiser designs The essentials then. To begin at any rate. What we have here is a pair of closed backed, over-the-ear headphones using dynamic drivers...
on Jul 4
From theaudiophileman.com
SUPREMUS ZR SPEAKER CABLES FROM QED
0 0
Top-of-the-range speaker cables for a top-of-the-range price but, asks Paul Rigby, are they worth it? I’m not used to it, I have to say. Paying a lot of money for a set of cables from QED, that is. Normally, when I tackle QED speakers cables or interconnects or mains cables or whatever flavour...
on Jul 3
From theaudiophileman.com
V-Moda Crossfade II headphones: wireless or wired
0 0
These over-ear circumaural Bluetooth headphones, weighing 309g, use 50mm dual diaphragm drivers as inner and outer rings look to separate the bass from the mids to prevent sonic ‘bleeding’ into each other while the design is certified for Hi-Res Audio, qualifying it in wired mode only though, by...
on Jun 24
From theaudiophileman.com
FANCY A SANDWICH? THE LEAK 150
0 0
A retro-designed, 2-way stand-mounted speaker? Paul Rigby hopes the Leak 150 will see him through to dinner time
on Jun 8
From theaudiophileman.com
0 0
I have lots of records for you in this episode. In fact, this episode is a vinyl news special covering a host of genres
on Jun 6
From theaudiophileman.com
MAGNI HEADPHONES AMP/DAC FROM SCHIIT
0 0
Compact and mainly aimed at desktop use (but there’s options, as you will see), Paul Rigby cuddles up to the cute and compact Magni Or Mango as my spellchecker insists I call it. And you know what? I actually prefer the Mango as a name but that’s a whole other IP conversation. Looking at the...
on Jun 5
From theaudiophileman.com
ELEVATOR XP STEP UP FROM GRAHAM SLEE
0 0
Looking to upgrade your moving magnet phono amplifier to moving coil? Paul Rigby checks out a Step-Up amplifier from Graham Slee that may just be the answer When turntables, vinyl and the support of phono amplifiers are discussed, step-up units often are part of that conversation. They exist to...
on May 31
From theaudiophileman.com
0 0
Made purely from clear, virgin vinyl, Paul Rigby wonders if this low-cost Platter Mat will enhance vinyl play Operating for the past 16 years, Mighty Media Discs is based in Hertfordshire in the south of England. The company duplicates CDs and DVDs but also presses vinyl to order. The company...
on May 30
From theaudiophileman.com
0 0
Phono amplifiers are this company's 'chef’s special’, so to speak. Paul Rigby selects Moving Coil off the menu via the Accession MC. Yum.
on May 29
From theaudiophileman.com
STRATA FROM ORIGIN LIVE…WITH OR WITHOUT?
0 0
Back by popular demand is the Origin Live Strata platter mat and an investigative feature triggered by modding comments and questions
on May 28
From theaudiophileman.com
Bob Dylan: It's All About Sara
0 0
Title: Blood On the Tracks Label: Columbia You know, there are many classic LPs out there but there are far fewer classic albums. Let me explain, this Bob Dylan album sits within the Mobile Fidelty roster (www.mofi.com) – and notably it has now been released as part of the company’s superb One...
on Dec 30