The CT-5 preamplifier is an offspring of its limited edition ACT2 sibling. The latter being a model of this no-holds-barred particular series of CJ preamps that began in 1997 with the ART (“Anniversary Reference Triode”, that is…) and of which the current top model is the GAT (standing for “Great Anniversary Triodes”)...

Anyone may be susceptible to prejudice, which, to a significant extent, defines their ability to judge as well as the quality of their conclusions. However, a mere audio device can shake them off their well-founded base of perception, thus accounting for a landmark…
 

If someone was to ask you to name 10 of the top high-end audio companies, I am certain that the majority would be American. And quite rightly so, as the whole culture of the "noble sport" in which we endeavour, was developed and still promoted to the max in the USA...

ICEpower modules, as implemented by various manufacturers, are known to provide ample power within a relatively thin price envelope. However, this presents a bit of a challenge as each variant must be distinguishable among the stiff competition that is based on the exact same “engine”. Due to extensive modifications on the ICE modules, the ST 1000 meets this challenge in a manner that may even classify it under analogue-sounding class D.
 

Planets is Duevel's smallest speaker and the first in its range to use spheres instead of the usual spinning top-like structures in order to play its omni-directional role which is, of course, an integral part of its designer's philosophy.

In design terms this system belongs in a higher category than its price warrants. Whoever appreciates this fact will, therefore, naturally develop extended expectations as to the performance of the system. In an extremely competitive category this system certainly stands out.

Would it be possible for a handmade audio product – with some minor defects in terms of finishing – that is Made in Greece to be positioned in the High End market? Vamp NOS CD player responds “definitely YES” and with its sonic character constitutes a unique proposal.

Von Schweikert Acoustics is known to audiophiles everywhere as a company that designs reference speakers that incorporate...

A diva picks, then sings; a diva shall never lay back, but ultimately forgives. So, does the WLM Diva Monitor comply?

With the same dimensions and chassis as the DAC 1 Pre, the DAC 1 HDR is an elegant and compact piece of equipment while the CNC processed aluminium front panel, as in the other Benchmark models, gives an air of luxury.