Taking the well packed Bel Canto out of the box and reveals a wonderfully finished product – right from the brushed finish up front to the volume control that feels lovely to touch, and twirl – it just looks really like something which will fit into any system. The display is easy to read and can be dimmed. The plastic, but not cheap looking, remote is functional and great for … [Read more...] about Bel Canto Dac 2.7 e.One Review
Castle Knight 2 Speakers Review
The Knight's from the Castle: Castles are heritage British speakers from the 1970s, now owned by IAG (whose portfolio includes the Wharfedale and Quad loudspeakers). The speakers are manufactured in China including in-house manufacture of drive units. The Knight 2 bookshelves are two-way rear vented speakers comprising of a textile dome tweeter, which the manufacturer claims … [Read more...] about Castle Knight 2 Speakers Review
Graham LS 5/9 Speakers
The credentials of the Grahams are great – reworking a BBC design using the original Audax soft dome tweeter, recreating the midrange/bass unit with component manufacturer Volt, and tweaking the crossover for meeting the BBC specifications. Certain changes were also made in keeping with the times - using the more durable and friendly Rockwool rather than foam for internal … [Read more...] about Graham LS 5/9 Speakers
Line Magnetic 502CA Digital Analog Converter Review
Line Magnetic Audio is a China based manufacturer, with a short history from 2005. Known well for its classic horns, Western Electric speaker driver replicas and tube electronics, the company also appears to be moving into the newer technology sources gradually. The products by and large are regarded VFM (poor man’s Shindo is one such comment). “Made in China” often raises … [Read more...] about Line Magnetic 502CA Digital Analog Converter Review