ABA AWARDS | Best Source Components of 2023! A British Audiophile 2023-12-15 | Some very interesting DACs and streamer came my way in 2023. Which ones come out on top?Link to Sponsor: Audiomicaaudiomica.comLink to my Patreon:patreon.com/abritishaudiophileRelated Reviews:Eversolo DMP-A6 & Bluesound Node Xyoutu.be/6o2Pb42-nGIDenafrips Ares 12th Annyoutu.be/0taxzNdExBIDenafrips Irisyoutu.be/3tKWWs-OMxwGustard R26youtu.be/c_YWaOc7nhUMerason Frerot & Pow 1youtu.be/SSPhxnrMA1oAuralic Altair G1.1youtu.be/jMOThEFTsS8CenGrand DSDAC 1.0SCyoutu.be/v4Mj6oCfdogDenafrips Terminator 12th Annyoutu.be/ztVMEMqD3_ATime stamps:0:00 Intro1:11 Bluesound Node X3:16 Eversolo DMP-A65:39 Denafrips Ares 12th Ann7:38 Gustard R269:09 Merason Frerot & Pow 111:17 Auralic Altair G1.113:23 CenGrand DSDAC 1.0SC15:32 Denafrips Terminator 12th Ann17:10 Outro
HOLD ON TO YOUR HATS ! New Gustard X30 DAC Review A British Audiophile 2024-10-18 | The new Gustard X30 has a superb architecture, previously unseen at it's price. Could it possibly combine the best traits of R2R ladder DACs in a Delta-Sigma design?Link to sponsor's webpage: premiumsound.co.uk/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=promoLink to distributors webpage: shenzhenaudio.com/products/gustard-x30-4-x-streamer-es9039spro-digital-to-analog-convertor-dac?srsltid=AfmBOoqJubt7XOdTRPPKjcLHr2r6Z9zxhdzb66GaUA6Qy38ge2Xyr8zdLink to my Patreon: patreon.com/abritishaudiophile Related reviews:Auralic Vega S1youtu.be/qF_Kz_ngsy0Eversolo DMP-A8youtu.be/VzQYY6ENWUEGustard R26youtu.be/c_YWaOc7nhUGUIDE TO BUYING DACS + Denafrips Terminator Reviewyoutu.be/ztVMEMqD3_A£1,000 DAC Group Test - Topping D90 III, SMSL D2R, Denafrips Ares 12th-1youtu.be/kve0a1dyT-wWiiM Ultrayoutu.be/WDyLJz6I5XIHEAD TO HEAD! Eversolo DMP A6 Vs Bluesound Node Xyoutu.be/6o2Pb42-nGICambridge Audio CXN100youtu.be/l0i4mPMpnmUTime stamps:0:00 Intro1:10 Design & features3:15 Technical insights5:42 Sound quality9:29 Setup & partnering equipment12:29 Conclusion
DAC/PRE/MONOBLOCKS UNDER £500 | Fosi Audio ZD3 & V3 Monos A British Audiophile 2024-10-12 | Fosi Audio have launched their first DAC, and monoblock versions of the V3 amp that I liked so much. But can a DAC/Pre/Monoblock package for £500 be any good?Link to sponsor's webpage: stackaudio.co.uk Link to manufacturers website: fosiaudio.com/products/fosi-audio-zd3-fully-balanced-desktop-dac?_pos=1&_sid=efed2e428&_ss=r&variant=45365082161382fosiaudio.com/products/fosi-audio-v3-mono-power-amplifierLink to my Patreon: patreon.com/abritishaudiophileRelated reviews:GROUP TEST - £1,000 speakers | Monitor Audio Silver 100, DALI Opticon 2 Mk2, Acoustic Energy AE500youtu.be/ClQfmH5AP8kGROUP TEST - SUB £1,000 CD PLAYERS | Arcam CD5, Marantz CD60, SMSL PL200youtu.be/p_zUlsgRaxwGROUP TEST - £1,000 DACS | Topping D90 III, SMSL VMV D2R, Denafrips Ares 12th-1youtu.be/kve0a1dyT-wMission 778Xyoutu.be/wcvo9Ej9_wgRega IOyoutu.be/-Fn90vcocZUCambridge Audio AXA35youtu.be/milPXGgpoJ4Cambridge Audio CXA61youtube.com/watch?v=8s5zny7FiHwAudiolab 7000Ayoutu.be/GTt8UwKWTvEArcam SA10youtu.be/R1rSNydhXyQIota VX SA3 & PA3 (Early video, apologies for the low production quality)youtu.be/UTrYCGtSWY0Audiolab 6000A (Early video, apologies for the low production quality)youtube.com/watch?v=ZYDoGkNB3KwNVA AP20 LE Vs Dayens Menuetto Customyoutu.be/JO4lfxFyqX0Musical Fidelity A1youtu.be/xlX06X7CBTwAudio Note DAC 0.1X & CD Zeroyoutu.be/tdgy4ftzyrYAudio Note iZero and AX One/2 youtu.be/nDR9AtapntwWharfedale Super Dentonyoutu.be/Qso7bASD9WAElac Uni-Fi Reference UBR62youtube.com/watch?v=cOeWvRbFRckTime stamps:0:00 Intro1:46 Fosi Audio ZD3 DAC7:25 Fosi Audio V3 Monoblocks14:06 Outro
THINGS HAVE CHANGED! WiiM Ultra Pre/DAC/Streamer Review A British Audiophile 2024-10-04 | The WiiM Ultra has an amazing feature set and fantastic user app. But how does it sound? Can it rival the more expensive Eversolo DMP-A6?Link to sponsor's webpage: chord.co.ukLink to manufacturers webpage: wiimhome.com/wiimultra/overviewLink to my Patreon: patreon.com/abritishaudiophile Related reviews:GROUP TEST - £1,000 speakers | Monitor Audio Silver 100, DALI Opticon 2 Mk2, Acoustic Energy AE500youtu.be/ClQfmH5AP8kGROUP TEST - SUB £1,000 CD PLAYERS | Arcam CD5, Marantz CD60, SMSL PL200youtu.be/p_zUlsgRaxwGROUP TEST - £1,000 DACS | Topping D90 III, SMSL VMV D2R, Denafrips Ares 12th-1youtu.be/kve0a1dyT-wMission 778Xyoutu.be/wcvo9Ej9_wgRega IOyoutu.be/-Fn90vcocZUCambridge Audio AXA35youtu.be/milPXGgpoJ4Cambridge Audio CXA61youtube.com/watch?v=8s5zny7FiHwAudiolab 7000Ayoutu.be/GTt8UwKWTvEArcam SA10youtu.be/R1rSNydhXyQCambridge Audio CXN 100youtu.be/l0i4mPMpnmUAuralic Vega S1 & PSUyoutu.be/qF_Kz_ngsy0Wharfedale Super Dentonyoutu.be/Qso7bASD9WAElac Uni-Fi Reference UBR62youtube.com/watch?v=cOeWvRbFRckIota VX SA3 & PA3 (Early video, apologies for the low production quality)youtu.be/UTrYCGtSWY0Audiolab 6000A (Early video, apologies for the low production quality)youtube.com/watch?v=ZYDoGkNB3KwTime stamps:0:00 Intro1:17 Design & features4:30 Sound quality8:07 Setup & partnering equipment13:23 Conclusion
KORE IMPROVEMENT? DALI Rubikore 6 Speaker Review A British Audiophile 2024-09-27 | DALI's new Rubikore speakers promises trickle-down tech from their £40,000 Epikore 11s. So just how good are the new Rubikore 6s?Link to sponsors webpage:isol-8.co.ukLink to manufacturer's website:dali-speakers.com/en/products/rubikore/?series=rubikoreLink to my Patreon:patreon.com/abritishaudiophileRelated reviews:Quad Revela 1youtu.be/5TERfYkz7eoGraham Audio LS6Fyoutu.be/gYGJ-kWpJZoNeat Elite Classicyoutu.be/5wYI7JShllYATC SCM40youtu.be/dqEkJ659FuECSS Typhonyoutu.be/2Cd_VsFXQJI Monitor Audio Studio 89youtu.be/DWdJDy6RRcMCastle Windsor Earlyoutu.be/grWj-Vw-1zgTime stamps:0:00 Intro1:54 Design & features3:38 Technical insights6:23 Sound quality10:28 Setup & partnering equipment12:09 Conclusion
SIMULTANEOUS CLASS A | Zinamp SSD Amplifier Review A British Audiophile 2024-09-20 | A refinement of a design by Quad that was patented in 1978. Could the Zinamp SSD combine the midrange liquidity of Class A with bass control of Class AB? I find out...Link to sponsor's webpage: premiumsound.co.uk/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=promoLink to manufacturers webpage: zinamp.co.ukLink to my Patreon: patreon.com/abritishaudiophile Related reviews:Musical Fidelity A1youtu.be/xlX06X7CBTwAudiolab 7000Ayoutu.be/GTt8UwKWTvENVA AP20LE Vs Dayens Menuetto Customyoutu.be/JO4lfxFyqX0Sugden A21 Signature (old video, apologies for poor production quality)youtu.be/XbBZ_KN0yREQuad Revela 1youtu.be/5TERfYkz7eoMonitor Audio Studio 89youtu.be/DWdJDy6RRcMAcoustic Energy AE500, Dali Opticon 2 Mk2, Monitor Audio Silver 100 7Gyoutu.be/ClQfmH5AP8kAmphion Argon 1 (old video, apologies for poor production qualityyoutu.be/T9jB0aZ9hXMTime stamps:0:00 Intro2:15 Design & features4:32 Technical insights9:54 Sound quality13:30 Setup & partnering equipment17:15 Conclusion
HOTTEST DAC OF 2024 ! Laiv Harmony DAC Review A British Audiophile 2024-09-06 | Laiv is a new brand that has caused quite a stir with their first product, the Harmony DAC. It may well be the hottest product of 2024, but just how good is it?Link to sponsor's webpage: stackaudio.co.uk Link to manufacturers website: https://www.laiv.audio/harmony-dacLink to my Patreon: patreon.com/abritishaudiophileRelated reviews:Auralic Vega S1youtu.be/qF_Kz_ngsy0Eversolo DMP-A8youtu.be/VzQYY6ENWUECambridge Audio CXN100youtu.be/l0i4mPMpnmUGUIDE TO BUYING DACS + Denafrips Terminator Reviewyoutu.be/ztVMEMqD3_A£1,000 DAC Group Testyoutu.be/kve0a1dyT-wTime stamps:0:00 Intro1:46 Design & features3:45 Technical insights7:34 Sound quality11:51 Setup & partnering equipment13:59 Conclusion
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED? Mission 778X Amplifier Review A British Audiophile 2024-08-23 | The Mission 778X is almost identical to another IAG amplifier, the Quad Vena 2, but it's cheaper. It is less money than their Audiolab 6000A too. Could it be the bargain in the IAG portfolio?Link to sponsor's webpage: premiumsound.co.uk/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=promoLink to manufacturers webpage: mission.co.uk/778xLink to my Patreon: patreon.com/abritishaudiophile Related reviews:GROUP TEST - £1,000 speakers | Monitor Audio Silver 100, DALI Opticon 2 Mk2, Acoustic Energy AE500youtu.be/ClQfmH5AP8kGROUP TEST - SUB £1,000 CD PLAYERS | Arcam CD5, Marantz CD60, SMSL PL200youtu.be/p_zUlsgRaxwGROUP TEST - £1,000 DACS | Topping D90 III, SMSL VMV D2R, Denafrips Ares 12th-1youtu.be/kve0a1dyT-wRega IOyoutu.be/-Fn90vcocZUCambridge Audio AXA35youtu.be/milPXGgpoJ4Cambridge Audio CXA61youtube.com/watch?v=8s5zny7FiHwAudiolab 7000Ayoutu.be/GTt8UwKWTvEArcam SA10youtu.be/R1rSNydhXyQIota VX SA3 & PA3 (Early video, apologies for the low production quality)youtu.be/UTrYCGtSWY0Audiolab 6000A (Early video, apologies for the low production quality)youtube.com/watch?v=ZYDoGkNB3KwNVA AP20 LE Vs Dayens Menuetto Customyoutu.be/JO4lfxFyqX0Musical Fidelity A1youtu.be/xlX06X7CBTwAudio Note iZero and AX One/2 youtu.be/nDR9AtapntwWharfedale Super Dentonyoutu.be/Qso7bASD9WAElac Uni-Fi Reference UBR62youtube.com/watch?v=cOeWvRbFRckTime stamps:0:00 Intro1:32 Design & features3:10 Technical insights5:11 Sound quality8:48 Setup & partnering equipment11:22 Conclusion
WHAT A SURPRISE ! New Hegel H400 Amplifier Review A British Audiophile 2024-08-09 | Why is the new Hegel H400 one of the best amplifiers I have reviewed so far?Link to sponsor's webpage: stackaudio.co.uk Link to manufacturers website: hegel.com/enLink to my Patreon: patreon.com/abritishaudiophileRelated reviews:Accuphase E280youtu.be/QGmaeAUJWhgTrilogy 921youtu.be/Y_q4gvs6tL0NVA P50SA / M600youtu.be/773fuxbVDO0Moor Angel Pre & Angel 4youtu.be/IOtgf5hT8TMQuad Revela 1youtu.be/5TERfYkz7eoAlta Audio Alyssayoutu.be/8JR9GrhwMw4Hegel H190 (old video - sorry, poor production quality)youtu.be/KIlJAOB_GFkTime stamps:0:00 Intro2:41 Design & features4:01 Technical insights5:57 Sound quality11:18 Setup & partnering equipment13:20 Conclusion
HAND BUILT IN UK FOR £420 - Rega IO Amplifier Review A British Audiophile 2024-07-19 | The Rega IO may well be the cheapest amplifier to be hand built in the UK but it is it's sonic performance that will blow your socks off!Link to sponsor's webpage: premiumsound.co.uk/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=promoLink to manufacturers webpage: audionote.co.uk/products Link to my Patreon: patreon.com/abritishaudiophile Related reviews:GROUP TEST - £1,000 speakers | Monitor Audio Silver 100, DALI Opticon 2 Mk2, Acoustic Energy AE500youtu.be/ClQfmH5AP8kGROUP TEST - SUB £1,000 CD PLAYERS | Arcam CD5, Marantz CD60, SMSL PL200youtu.be/p_zUlsgRaxwGROUP TEST - £1,000 DACS | Topping D90 III, SMSL VMV D2R, Denafrips Ares 12th-1youtu.be/kve0a1dyT-wAudiolab 7000Ayoutu.be/GTt8UwKWTvECambridge Audio AXA35youtu.be/milPXGgpoJ4Cambridge Audio CXA61youtube.com/watch?v=8s5zny7FiHwArcam SA10youtu.be/R1rSNydhXyQAudiolab 6000A (Early video, apologies for the low production quality)youtube.com/watch?v=ZYDoGkNB3KwNVA AP20 LE Vs Dayens Menuetto Customyoutu.be/JO4lfxFyqX0Musical Fidelity A1youtu.be/xlX06X7CBTwAudio Note iZero and AX One/2 youtu.be/nDR9AtapntwWharfedale Super Dentonyoutu.be/Qso7bASD9WAElac Uni-Fi Reference UBR62youtube.com/watch?v=cOeWvRbFRckTime stamps:0:00 Intro2:08 Design & features4:00 Sound quality8:23 Setup & partnering equipment11:42 Conclusion
SUPERBLY CAPABLE, BUT... ! New Monitor Audio Studio 89 Speaker Review A British Audiophile 2024-07-05 | Could the new Monitor Audio Studio 89s be the best speakers I have heard for £2,000?Link to sponsor's webpage: stackaudio.co.uk Link to manufacturers webpage: monitoraudio.com/en/studio-89Link to my Patreon: patreon.com/abritishaudiophileRelated reviews:3 Square Audio Ayalyoutu.be/45dStk_2ngIQuad Revela 1youtu.be/5TERfYkz7eNeat Petite Classicyoutu.be/Qz9urOOkxMEMofi Sourcepoint 8youtu.be/DU792ncya9ACastle Windsor Earlyoutu.be/grWj-Vw-1zgWillsenton R8 Upgradedyoutu.be/ht2vfUwX5FEExposure 2510youtu.be/B7vABYJcKdUTime stamps:0:00 Intro1:35 Design & features3:33 Technical insights6:53 Sound quality11:55 Setup & partnering equipment14:13 Conclusion
SUPER FUN BUT... ! Wharfedale Super Denton Speaker Review A British Audiophile 2024-06-28 | I make no secret that I am not convinced by the performance of many "retro" looking speakers on the market these days. But designer Peter Comeau is on a bit of a roll. Could his new Wharfedale Super Dentons change my mind?Link to Sponsor: Audiomicaaudiomica.comLink to manufacturer's webpage:wharfedale.co.uk/super-dentonLink to my Patreon:patreon.com/abritishaudiophileRelated reviews:Q Acoustics 5020youtu.be/kReoMH6yCMwMonitor Audio Silver 100, Dali Opticon 2 Mk2, Acoustic Energy AE500youtu.be/ClQfmH5AP8kQuad Revela 1youtu.be/5TERfYkz7eoCambridge Audio AXA 35youtu.be/milPXGgpoJ4Iota VX SA3youtu.be/UTrYCGtSWY0Exposure 2510youtu.be/B7vABYJcKdUWillsenton R8 (Upgraded)youtu.be/ht2vfUwX5FETime stamps:0:00 Intro2:13 Design & features5:03 Sound quality12:59 Conclusion
SYNERGY SORTED ! Audio Note iZero and AX One/2 Review A British Audiophile 2024-06-21 | Made by one of the most individualistic companies in the HiFi world. I review the Audio Note iZero amplifier, AX-One/2 speakers and the Zero system as a whole.Link to sponsor's webpage: premiumsound.co.uk/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=promoLink to manufacturers webpage: audionote.co.uk/products Link to my Patreon: patreon.com/abritishaudiophile Related reviews:Audio Note Zero System Part 1youtu.be/tdgy4ftzyrYNVA AP20 LE Vs Dayens Menuetto Customyoutu.be/JO4lfxFyqX0Musical Fidelity A1youtu.be/xlX06X7CBTwGroup test £1,000 speakersyoutu.be/ClQfmH5AP8kQuad Revela 1youtu.be/5TERfYkz7eoTime stamps:0:00 Intro1:14 Audio Note iZero Amplifier6:16 Audio Note AX-One/2 Speakers12:47 Audio Note Zero System
ECCENTRIC OR INNOVATIVE ? Audio Note DAC 0.1X & CD Zero Review A British Audiophile 2024-06-14 | Audio Note believe in doing things their own way. However, does their individualist approach pay off? I take a look at their tube based, R2R ladder, 0.1X DAC and CD Zero.Link to sponsor's webpage: stackaudio.co.uk Link to manufacturers webpage: audionote.co.uk/productsLink to my Patreon: patreon.com/abritishaudiophile Related reviews:Gustard R26youtu.be/c_YWaOc7nhUDenafrips Venus IIyoutu.be/-zw4l69HCA0Group Test £1,000 DACsyoutu.be/kve0a1dyT-wAuralic Vega S1 (+ PSU)youtu.be/qF_Kz_ngsy0Eversolo DMP-A6 Vs Bluesound Node Xyoutu.be/6o2Pb42-nGIEversolo DMP-A8youtu.be/VzQYY6ENWUETime stamps:0:00 Intro3:24 Audio Note 0.1X DAC9:27 Audio Note CD Zero13:36 Outro
HEAD-TO-HEAD ! NVA AP20 LE Vs Dayens Menuetto Custom Amplifier Review A British Audiophile 2024-06-07 | Most amplifiers at around £1,000 tend to be packed with features rather than expensive parts. These are two exceptions - But do they sound better?Link to Sponsor: Audiomicaaudiomica.comLink to manufacturer's webpage:NVA AP20 LEnvahifi.co.uk/products/limited-edition-nva-ap20-integrated-amplifier-in-choice-of-3-coloursDayens Menuetto Customhttps://www.dayens.rs/eng_menuetto.htmlLink to my Patreon:patreon.com/abritishaudiophileRelated reviews:NVA P50 / S80youtu.be/gm-wDc-ZIpQNVA P50SA / M600youtu.be/773fuxbVDO0Musical Fidelity A1youtu.be/xlX06X7CBTwAudiolab 7000Ayoutu.be/GTt8UwKWTvEMonitor Audio Silver 100 7Gyoutu.be/ClQfmH5AP8kDali Menuet SEyoutu.be/QK9RPHsOcS4Amphion Argon 1youtu.be/T9jB0aZ9hXMQuad Revela 1youtu.be/5TERfYkz7eoTime stamps:0:00 Intro1:51 Dayens Menuetto Custom3:17 NVA AP20 Limited Edition5:22 Listening tests11:21 Conclusion
GROUP TEST £1,000 Speakers | Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G, Dali Opticon 2 Mk2, Acoustic Energy AE500 A British Audiophile 2024-05-24 | I have hand picked 3 speakers at around £1,000 and compared them. But just how good are they?Link to sponsor MCRU - Use discount code BA10 for 10% off:mcru.co.ukLink to my Patreon: patreon.com/abritishaudiophile Link to manufacturer's webpage:Acoustic Energy AE500acoustic-energy.co.uk/products/500-seriesDali Opticon 2 Mk2dali-speakers.com/en-gb/products/opticon-mk2/opticon-2-mk2Monitor Audio Silver 100 7Gmonitoraudio.com/en/product-ranges/silver-series-7g/silver-100-7gRelated Reviews:Monitor Audio Silver 50 7Gyoutu.be/PxWfXInOAJAWillsenton R300 Plusyoutu.be/NCn8aJ2ouAQQuad Revela 1youtu.be/5TERfYkz7eoTime stamps:0:00 Intro1:46 Acoustic Energy AE5007:12 Dali Opticon 2 Mk211:28 Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G17:11 Conclusion
MODERN-VINTAGE OXYMORON! Mofi Sourcepoint 8 Speaker Review A British Audiophile 2024-05-17 | The Mofi Sourcepoint 8s are different to previous Andrew Jones designed speakers. Why are they not what I expected them to be?Link to sponsors webpage:premiumsound.co.uk/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=promoLink to manufacturer's website:mofielectronics.com/products/mofi-electronics-sourcepoint-8-loudspeakers-pairLink to my Patreon:patreon.com/abritishaudiophileRelated reviews:Quad Revela 1youtu.be/5TERfYkz7eoCastle Windsor Earlyoutu.be/grWj-Vw-1zg3 Square Audio Ayalyoutu.be/45dStk_2ngINeat Petite Classicyoutu.be/Qz9urOOkxMEWillsenton R300 Plusyoutu.be/NCn8aJ2ouAQTime stamps:0:00 Intro1:22 Design & features3:23 Technical insights7:54 Sound quality12:12 Setup & partnering equipment15:01 Conclusion
THE GOURMET OPTION! Willsenton R300 Plus Amplifier Review A British Audiophile 2024-05-03 | Most S.E.T. amplifiers are expensive but not the Willsenton R300 Plus. Why are they so prized by some tube amplifier aficionados? I find out…Link to sponsor's webpage: stackaudio.co.uk Link to manufacturers webpage: china-hifi-audio.com/willsenton-tube-amplifier-c-77/willsenton-r300-plus-singleended-integrated-300b-tube-amplifier-power-amp-p-2276Link to my Patreon: patreon.com/abritishaudiophile Related reviews:Willsenton R8 (Upgraded)youtu.be/ht2vfUwX5FEMusical Fidelity A1youtu.be/xlX06X7CBTwAtoll IN80 Signatureyoutu.be/yyeQmMHtN3gDALI Menuet SEyoutu.be/QK9RPHsOcS4Quad Revela 1youtu.be/5TERfYkz7eoTime stamps0:00 Intro1:52 Design & features3:21 Technical insights6:00 Sound quality9:58 Setup & partnering equipment14:39 Conclusion
DARE TO DO BETTER ! New Auralic Vega S1 & PSU Review A British Audiophile 2024-04-27 | The Auralic Vega S1 is the new entry point into their brand. It incorporates technology from the much more expensive G2.2 Series. Could it set new standards in it's class?Link to Sponsor: Audiomicaaudiomica.comLink to manufacturer's webpage:us.auralic.com/blogs/news/auralic-vega-s1-invades-the-stageLink to my Patreon:patreon.com/abritishaudiophileRelated reviews:Eversolo DMP-A8youtu.be/VzQYY6ENWUECambridge Audio CXN100youtu.be/l0i4mPMpnmUGUIDE TO BUYING DACS + Denafrips Terminator Reviewyoutu.be/ztVMEMqD3_A£1,000 DAC Group Testyoutu.be/kve0a1dyT-wTime stamps:0:00 Intro2:14 Design & connectivity4:36 Technical insights9:56 User interface12:06 Sound quality15:37 Conclusion
A REVELATION! Quad Revela 1 Speaker Review A British Audiophile 2024-04-19 | SPOILER ALLERT! Revela may be short for revelation. These Quad speakers set new standards in their market segment!Link to sponsor MCRU - Use discount code BA10 for 10% off:mcru.co.ukLink to manufacturer's webpage:quad-hifi.co.uk/revela-seriesLink to my Patreon: patreon.com/abritishaudiophile Related reviews:Neat Petite Classicyoutu.be/Qz9urOOkxMECastle Windsor Earlyoutu.be/grWj-Vw-1zgAlta Audio Alyssayoutu.be/8JR9GrhwMw4Kerr Acoustics K300 Mk3youtu.be/UK97zUxNRwMTime stamps:0:00 Intro2:04 Design & features6:23 Sound quality10:20 Setup & partnering equipment12:27 Conclusion
GROUP TEST - SUB £1,000 CD PLAYERS | Arcam CD5, Marantz CD60, SMSL PL200 A British Audiophile 2024-04-05 | I review 3 of the latest CD players from Arcam, Marantz and SMSL. Do they really sound better than streamers?Link to sponsors webpage:premiumsound.co.uk/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=promoLink to manufacturer's websites:Marantz CD60marantz.com/en-gb/product/cd-players/cd-60/CD60GB.htmlSMSL PL200smsl-audio.com/portal/product/detail/id/852.htmlArcam CD5arcam.co.uk/product,radia,players,cd5.htmLink to my Patreon:patreon.com/abritishaudiophileRelated reviews:Cambridge Audio CXN100youtu.be/l0i4mPMpnmUEversolo DMP-A6 Vs Bluesound Node Xyoutu.be/6o2Pb42-nGI£1,000 DAC Group Testyoutu.be/kve0a1dyT-wEversolo DMP-A8youtu.be/VzQYY6ENWUETime stamps:0:00 Intro1:43 Marantz CD607:07 SMSL PL20012:44 Arcam CD516:59 Conclusion
CLASS D DONE RIGHT! Heaven 11 Billie Mk2 Amplifier Review A British Audiophile 2024-03-22 | Do you think Class D amplifiers sound thin and artificial? Check out the Billie Mk2 amplifier from Heaven 11. It marries a Class A tube preamplifier to a Class D power amplifier. But how good is it?...Link to sponsor's webpage:stackaudio.co.ukLink to manufacturers webpage:heaven11audio.comLink to my Patreon:patreon.com/abritishaudiophileRelated reviews:HiFi Rose RS520youtu.be/r0cThOLxvLoPMC Prodigy 5 Speaker Reviewyoutu.be/pBlnXEQ0l90£1,000 DAC Group Test! youtu.be/l0i4mPMpnmUAtoll IN300 Amplifier Reviewyoutu.be/VQzAReJFbDUTime stamps:0:00 Intro1:42 Design & features3:22 Technical insights5:42 Sound quality10:26 Setup & partnering equipment12:52 Conclusion
WHATS THE MARKET LEADER? New Cambridge Audio CXN100 Review A British Audiophile 2024-03-15 | The CXN100 is a new streamer from Cambridge Audio. How does it compare to the market leaders, the Eversolo DMP-A6 and the Bluesound Node X? I find out...Link to sponsor MCRU - Use discount code BA10 for 10% off:mcru.co.ukLink to manufacturer's webpage:cambridgeaudio.com/gbr/en/products/hi-fi/cx-series/cxn100Link to my Patreon: patreon.com/abritishaudiophile Related reviews:HEAD TO HEAD! Eversolo DMP A6 Vs Bluesound Node Xyoutu.be/6o2Pb42-nGI£1,000 DAC Group Testyoutu.be/kve0a1dyT-wHIT THE SWEET SPOT! Q Acoustics 5020 Speaker Reviewyoutu.be/kReoMH6yCMwHOW GOOD IS IT? Eversolo DMP-A8 Streamer Reviewyoutu.be/VzQYY6ENWUETime stamps:0:00 Intro2:22 Design & build4:14 Connectivity7:38 User interface9:36 Sound quality13:40 Conclusion
PREMIUM TRANSMISSION LINE ! Kerr Acoustic K300 Mk3 Speakers Review A British Audiophile 2024-03-08 | The Kerr Acoustic K300 Mk3 speakers use premium cabinet materials, drivers and crossover parts, all wrapped up in a transmission line design. But does that translate into better performance?Link to Sponsor: Audiomicaaudiomica.comLink to manufacturer's webpage:kerracoustic.com/k300Link to my Patreon:patreon.com/abritishaudiophileRelated reviews:PMC Prodigy 5youtu.be/pBlnXEQ0l90Alta Audio Alyssayoutu.be/8JR9GrhwMw4Trilogy 921youtu.be/Y_q4gvs6tL0Galion TS120SEyoutu.be/GC0A-PjSNpsCSS Typhonyoutu.be/2Cd_VsFXQJITime stamps:0:00 Intro3:35 Design & features4:57 Technical insights8:26 Sound quality11:14 Setup & partnering equipment14:35 Conclusion
HIGH-END SOUND FOR LESS ! Trilogy 921 Integrated Amplifier Review A British Audiophile 2024-03-01 | Trilogy's previous "entry" amplifier retails for just under £17,000. The new 921 integrated amplifier brings the entry price down to £5,995. But just how good is it?Link to sponsors webpage:premiumsound.co.uk/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=promoLink to manufacturer's website:trilogyaudio.comLink to my Patreon:patreon.com/abritishaudiophileRelated reviews:Accuphase E280youtu.be/QGmaeAUJWhgNVA P50SA / M600youtu.be/773fuxbVDO0Alta Audio Alyssayoutu.be/8JR9GrhwMw4Time stamps:0:00 Intro1:46 Design & features3:06 Technical insights8:02 Sound quality11:57 Setup & partnering equipment14:14 Conclusion
A NEW REFERENCE SPEAKER ! Alta Audio Alyssa Speaker Review A British Audiophile 2024-02-23 | I have had my reference ProAc Response 1SC speakers for 25 years. Could I have finally found something that outperforms them across the board? If so, what happens next?Link to sponsor MCRU - Use discount code BA10 for 10% off:mcru.co.ukLink to manufacturer's webpage:altaspeakers.com/product/alyssa-speakersLink to my Patreon: patreon.com/abritishaudiophile Related reviews:DALI Epicon 2youtube.com/watch?v=zRIavPPiIiwPearl Acoustics Sibeliusyoutu.be/-ZTAsT2wGV8Neat Petite Classicyoutu.be/Qz9urOOkxMECastle Windsor Earlsyoutu.be/grWj-Vw-1zgTime stamps:0:00 Intro2:00 Design & features3:41 Technical insights6:36 Sound quality10:03 Setup & partnering equipment12:24 Conclusion
GROUP TEST - £1,000 DACS | Topping D90 III, SMSL VMV D2R, Denafrips Ares 12th-1 A British Audiophile 2024-02-16 | I have a couple of really good contenders to challenge the Denafrips Ares 12th-1 in the new Topping D90 III and SMSL VMV D2R. These may be the 3 best DAC's available for ~£1,000. But which one will come out on top?...Link to Sponsor: Audiomicaaudiomica.comLink to manufacturer/distributor webpages:Topping D90 IIIhttps://apos.audio/products/topping-d90-iii-sabre-fully-balanced-hifi-dac-digital-to-analog-converterSMSL VMV D2Rsmsl-audio.com/portal/product/detail/id/745.htmlDenafrips Ares 12th-1https://www.vinshine.audio/product-page/denafrips-ares-12th-r2r-dacLink to my Patreon:patreon.com/abritishaudiophileRelated reviews:Best Source Components of 2023youtu.be/LRQejejcE7wGuide to buying DACs (+Denafrips Terminator review)youtu.be/ztVMEMqD3_AEversolo DMP-A6 Vs Bluesound Node Xyoutu.be/6o2Pb42-nGIMerason Frerot (+Pow 1)youtu.be/SSPhxnrMA1oDenafrips Venus IIyoutu.be/-zw4l69HCA0Gustard R26youtu.be/c_YWaOc7nhUDenafrips Ares 12th Annyoutu.be/0taxzNdExBITime stamps:0:00 Intro1:55 Topping D90 III5:27 SMSL VMV D2R9:18 Denafrips Ares 12th-1
CLASS A & MORE | Galion TS120SE Amplifier Review A British Audiophile 2024-02-02 | The Galion TS120SE will run in Class A, Class A/B, high feedback or low feedback... but which mode of operation sounds the best?Link to sponsors webpage:premiumsound.co.uk/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=promoLink to manufacturers webpage:galion-audio.com/pages/ts120Link to my Patreon:patreon.com/abritishaudiophileRelated reviews:CSS Typhoncss-audio.com/typhonAccuphase E280youtu.be/QGmaeAUJWhgJBL 4309youtu.be/LYEAJjwPTOoTime stamps:0:00 Intro1:02 Design & features3:22 Sound quality8:03 Setup & partnering equipment11:50 Conclusion
ARE VINTAGE SUBS BETTER? REL Classic 98 Subwoofer Review A British Audiophile 2024-01-26 | A well integrated subwoofer can bring all kind of benefits to your system? I discuss the performance of 3 REL subwoofers, the modern T7X, retro Classic '98, and my vintage Strata III. But which one is best for you?Link to sponsor MCRU - Use discount code BA10 for 10% off:mcru.co.ukLink to manufacturer's webpage:rel.net/uk/shop/powered-subwoofers/classic/classic-98Link to my Patreon: patreon.com/abritishaudiophile Related reviews:REL T7X Review (+ REL setup procedure)youtu.be/c57P_f3yBo8Time stamps:0:00 Intro2:19 Design & features3:54 Technical insights6:04 Sound quality8:30 Setup tips10:58 Conclusion
HOW GOOD IS IT? Eversolo DMP-A8 Streamer Review A British Audiophile 2024-01-19 | The Eversolo DMP-A6 was the hottest digital product of 2023. The DMP-A8 is creating a similar reaction in 2024. Could it be the best digital solution under £2,000?Link to Sponsor: Audiomicaaudiomica.comLink to manufacturers webpage:eversolo.com/Product/index/model/DMP-A8/target/uXoirEESmeVKKmVViAFMcQ%3D%3D.htmlLink to my Patreon:patreon.com/abritishaudiophileRelated Reviews:Eversolo DMP-A6 & Bluesound Node Xyoutu.be/6o2Pb42-nGIDenafrips Ares 12th Annyoutu.be/0taxzNdExBIGustard R26youtu.be/c_YWaOc7nhUAuralic Altair G1.1youtu.be/jMOThEFTsS8Time stamps:0:00 Intro1:39 Design & features3:35 Technical insights5:17 Sound quality9:20 Setup & partnering equipment11:01 Conclusion
CIVILISED | CSS Typhon Speaker Review A British Audiophile 2024-01-12 | Jay Lee has worked with CSS to develop his own speakers, taking inspiration from some very high-end brands. So how good are the CSS Typhons?Link to sponsors webpage:premiumsound.co.uk/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=promoLink to manufacturer's webpage:css-audio.com/typhonLink to my Patreon:patreon.com/abritishaudiophileRelated reviews:ATC SMC 40youtube.com/watch?v=dqEkJ659FuEPearl Acoustic Sibeliusyoutube.com/watch?v=-ZTAsT2wGV8Audiolab 7000Ayoutube.com/watch?v=GTt8UwKWTvEYamaha A-S3200youtube.com/watch?v=QKZpSJq1wjsTime stamps:0:00 Intro1:03 Design & features2:47 Technical insights5:05 Sound quality8:08 Setup & partnering equipment11:30 Conclusion
ABA AWARDS | Best Amplifiers of 2023! A British Audiophile 2023-12-22 | In 2023, I reviewed the largest and most diverse group of amplifiers since starting this channel. Which ones are the best? Link to sponsor: mcru.co.ukLink to my Patreon: patreon.com/abritishaudiophile Related reviews:Cambridge Audio CXA61 youtu.be/8s5zny7FiHwFosi Audio V3 youtu.be/BSmQKpej_5gAtoll IN300 youtu.be/VQzAReJFbDUAudiolab 7000A youtu.be/GTt8UwKWTvEMusical Fidelity youtu.be/xlX06X7CBTwAccuphase E280 youtu.be/QGmaeAUJWhgMoor Amps Angel Pre & Angel 4 youtu.be/IOtgf5hT8TM NVA P50SA & M600 youtu.be/773fuxbVDO0 Time stamps: 0:00 Intro1:31 Cambridge Audio CXA613:46 Fosi Audio V36:02 Atoll IN3007:58 Audiolab 7000A9:55 Musical Fidelity A111:54 Accuphase E28013:35 Moor Amps Angel Pre & Angel 415:14 NVA P50SA & M60017:13 Outro
ABA AWARDS | The Best Speakers of 2023! A British Audiophile 2023-12-08 | I reflect back on the year and pick out the best speakers reviewed in 2023.Link to sponsors webpage:premiumsound.co.uk/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=promoLink to my Patreon:patreon.com/abritishaudiophileRelated reviews:Acoustic Energy AE109 Mk2youtu.be/I23XuvzRGrwQ Acoustics 5020youtu.be/kReoMH6yCMwMonitor Audio Silver 50 7Gyoutu.be/PxWfXInOAJA3 Square Audio Ayalyoutu.be/45dStk_2ngIPMC Prodigy 5youtu.be/pBlnXEQ0l90DALI Epicon 2youtu.be/zRIavPPiIiwPearl Acoustics Sibeliusyoutu.be/-ZTAsT2wGV8Castle Windsor Earlyoutu.be/grWj-Vw-1zgTime stamps:0:00 Intro0:59 Acoustic Energy AE109 Mk23:15 Q Acoustics 50204:26 Monitor Audio Silver 50 7G6:29 3 Square Audio Ayal8:40 PMC Prodigy 510:43 DALI Epicon 212:53 Pearl Acoustics Sibelius14:15 Castle Windsor Earl15:55 Outro
GUIDE TO BUYING DACS + Denafrips Terminator Review A British Audiophile 2023-12-01 | I discuss my journey with DACS and share my advice about what to consider when buying a DAC.Link to sponsor:mcru.co.ukLink to global distributors website:https://www.vinshine.audioLink to my Patreon:patreon.com/abritishaudiophileRelated reviews:Eversolo DMP-A6 Vs Bluesound Node Xyoutu.be/6o2Pb42-nGIMerason Frerot (+Pow 1)youtu.be/SSPhxnrMA1oDenafrips Venus IIyoutu.be/-zw4l69HCA0Gustard R26youtu.be/c_YWaOc7nhUDenafrips Ares 12th Annyoutu.be/0taxzNdExBITime Stamps0:00 Intro0:51 You don't always need a DAC2:48 A better DAC isn't always better6:21 The time to upgrade10:03 What the heck Denafrips!13:21 Where does the Terminator fit?16:42 Conclusion
HEAD TO HEAD! Eversolo DMP A6 Vs Bluesound Node X A British Audiophile 2023-11-17 | I give a detailed comparison between the two most popular music streamers on the market right now! Things didn't turn out as expected...Link to sponsors website:audiomica.comLink to manufacturers webpage:eversolo.com/Product/index/model/DMP-A6/target/7abWHw%2B%2BoHhKKmVViAFMcQ%3D%3D.htmlLink to my Patreonpatreon.com/abritishaudiophileLinks to related reviews:Denafrips Aries 12thyoutu.be/0taxzNdExBIGustard R26youtu.be/c_YWaOc7nhUMerason Frerot & Pow 1youtu.be/SSPhxnrMA1oTime stamps:0:00 Intro2:48 Design & build4:21 Connectivity7:38 User interface11:23 Sound quality15:59 Conclusion
COST OF TL SPEAKERS CRASHES DOWN! PMC Prodigy 5 Speaker Review A British Audiophile 2023-11-10 | Transmission line speakers can have some fabulously deep and articulate bass, but I never thought I would see PMC, floorstanding, TL speakers for less than £2,000. How good are they?Link to sponsors webpage:premiumsound.co.uk/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=promoLink to manufacturer's webpage:pmc-speakers.com/home-audio/prodigyLink to my Patreon:patreon.com/abritishaudiophileRelated reviews:Pearl Acoustics Sibeliusyoutu.be/-ZTAsT2wGV8Neat Petite Classicyoutu.be/Qz9urOOkxMEAtoll IN300youtu.be/VQzAReJFbDUTime stamps:0:00 Intro1:29 Design & features3:28 Technical insights7:19 Sound quality10:56 Setup & partnering equipment13:32 Conclusion
BETTER THAN HEGEL? Atoll IN300 Amplifier Review A British Audiophile 2023-11-03 | In the '90s, muscle amps ruled the HiFi world. They are not so popular today, but are we missing something? I find out with the Atoll IN300, a real dual-mono beast!Link to manufacturers webpage:atoll-electronique.com/en/products/integrated/in300Link to my Patreon:patreon.com/abritishaudiophileRelated reviews:CHoco Sound Emeiyoutube.com/watch?v=O3O53O2p4LUMusical Fidelity A1youtube.com/watch?v=xlX06X7CBTwHegel H190youtube.com/watch?v=KIlJAOB_GFkTime stamps:0:00 Intro1:19 Design & features3:28 Technical insights7:19 Sound quality11:34 Setup & partnering equipment14:13 Conclusion
IS IT ALL HYPE? CHoco Sound Emei Amplifier Review A British Audiophile 2023-10-20 | Kinki Studio have built up a great reputation in a relatively short time. Their new amp is getting a lot of positive attention. I take a close look to see what the fuss is about.Link to manufacturers webpage:kinki-studio.com/post/choco-sound-emei-integrated-ampLink to my Patreon:patreon.com/abritishaudiophileRelated reviews:3 Square Audio Ayalyoutu.be/45dStk_2ngIMusical Fidelity A1youtu.be/xlX06X7CBTwMerason Frerot (+Pow 1)youtu.be/SSPhxnrMA1oTime stamps:0:00 Intro1:28 Design & features3:46 Technical insights8:16 Sound quality10:59 Setup & partnering equipment12:45 Conclusion
INCREDIBLE BUT UNKNOWN! 3 Square Audio Ayal Speaker Review A British Audiophile 2023-10-06 | Small company, offering incredible sound at great value for money. Surely, it doesn't get better than this?Link to sponsor:premiumsound.co.uk/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=promoLink to manufacturers webpage:3squareaudio.com/ayalLink to my Patreon:patreon.com/abritishaudiophileRelated reviews:NVA P50SA/M600 Monoblocksyoutube.com/watch?v=773fuxbVDO0Neat Petite Classicyoutube.com/watch?v=Qz9urOOkxMENVA P50/S80youtube.com/watch?v=gm-wDc-ZIpQTime stamps:0:00 Intro1:39 Design & features3:38 Technical insights5:48 Sound quality9:01 Setup & partnering equipment11:48 Conclusion
CAN EUROPE COMPETE? Merason Frerot (+ Pow1) DAC Review A British Audiophile 2023-09-29 | There are so many, well designed, superbly built, great sounding DACs from China. It is becoming increasing difficult for European manufacturers to compete. I find out if it is possible...Link to manufacturers webpage:en.merason.com/frerotLink to my Patreon:patreon.com/abritishaudiophileRelated reviews:Denafrips Ares 12th Anniversaryyoutube.com/watch?v=0taxzNdExBIGustard R26youtube.com/watch?v=c_YWaOc7nhUMusical Fidelity A1youtube.com/watch?v=xlX06X7CBTwTime stamps:0:00 Intro1:17 Design & features3:01 Technical insights7:12 Sound quality10:45 Setup & partnering equipment12:47 Conclusion
PURE CLASS A HEAVEN ! (New) Musical Fidelity A1 Amplifier Review A British Audiophile 2023-09-22 | The A1 is arguably Musical Fidelity's most famous amplifier. Almost 40 years after the original, how good can the new version be?Link to sponsor:premiumsound.co.uk/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=promoLink to manufacturers webpage:musicalfidelity.com/products/a1Link to my Patreon:patreon.com/abritishaudiophileRelated reviews:Castle Windsor Earlyoutube.com/watch?v=grWj-Vw-1zgVincent SV-237 Mk2youtube.com/watch?v=nuJu2uG5BKYUpgraded Willsenton R8:youtube.com/watch?v=ht2vfUwX5FETime stamps:0:00 Intro1:46 Design & features3:38 Technical insights8:05 Sound quality11:37 Setup & partnering equipment14:25 Conclusion
HARBETH COMPETITOR! Castle Windsor Earls A British Audiophile 2023-09-15 | From the company that owns, Wharfedale, Mission, QUAD and Audiolab, these are the first Castle speakers to be built in the UK for almost 20 years. I find out how good the Castle Windsor Earls are.Link to manufacturers webpage:castle.uk.com/windsorLink to my Patreon:patreon.com/abritishaudiophileRelated reviews:Neat Eliteyoutube.com/watch?v=5wYI7JShllYDALI Epiconyoutube.com/watch?v=zRIavPPiIiwPearl Acoustic Sibeliusyoutube.com/watch?v=-ZTAsT2wGV8Time stamps:0:00 Intro2:15 Design & features3:53 Technical insights6:24 Sound quality10:51 Setup & partnering equipment12:57 Conclusion
TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE? Vincent SV 237 Mk2 A British Audiophile 2023-09-09 | A high bias, Class A, hybrid tube amplifier for less than £2,500. Surely, this is too good to be true. I find out how good it is.Link to manufacturers webpage:https://www.vincent-tac.de/en/product-types/integrated-amplifiers/sv-237mkii.htmlUK distributor:missinglinkcables.co.ukLink to my Patreon:patreon.com/abritishaudiophileRelated reviews:Audiolab 7000Ayoutube.com/watch?v=GTt8UwKWTvEMarantz Model 40Nyoutube.com/watch?v=1fuiDloIQQQJBL 4309youtube.com/watch?v=LYEAJjwPTOoTime stamps:0:00 Intro1:05 Design & features3:21 Technical insights9:52 Sound quality12:57 Setup & partnering equipment15:49 Conclusion
WHY SO SPECIAL? NVA P50SA/M600 Amplifier Review A British Audiophile 2023-08-18 | I was stunned by the sound quality of the little NVA P50 preamp and S80 poweramp that I reviewed in March 2023. Today, I get to find out what their bigger amps are capable of.Link to manufacturer's webpages:nvahifi.co.uk/products/nva-p50sa-mkii-passive-preamplifiernvahifi.co.uk/products/nva-artisan-m600-monoblock-power-amplifiersLink to my Patreon:patreon.com/abritishaudiophileRelated reviews:NVA P50/S80youtube.com/watch?v=gm-wDc-ZIpQMoor Angel Pre/Angel 4youtube.com/watch?v=IOtgf5hT8TMAccuphase E280youtube.com/watch?v=QGmaeAUJWhgYamaha A-S2200youtube.com/watch?v=QKZpSJq1wjsPearl Acoustics Sibeliusyoutube.com/watch?v=-ZTAsT2wGV8Neat Eliteyoutube.com/watch?v=5wYI7JShllYAuralic Altair G1.1youtube.com/watch?v=jMOThEFTsS8Time stamps:0:00 Intro1:23 Design & features4:11 Sound quality9:06 Setup & partnering equipment11:35 Conclusion
SMART CHOICE! New Neat Elite Classic Speaker Review A British Audiophile 2023-08-04 | After the accomplishments of the Petites, I couldn't wait to get my hands on the Neat Elites Classics. But these are more than just the floorstanding version of the excellent standmounts.Link to manufacturers webpage:http://neatacoustics.com/elite-classicLink to my Patreon:patreon.com/abritishaudiophileRelated reviews:Neat Petiteyoutube.com/watch?v=Qz9urOOkxMEPearl Acoustics Sibeliusyoutube.com/watch?v=-ZTAsT2wGV8Graham Audio LS6Fyoutube.com/watch?v=gYGJ-kWpJZoATC SCM 40youtube.com/watch?v=dqEkJ659FuEOphidian Mambo 2youtube.com/watch?v=AsZxudDfgKENVA P50/S80youtube.com/watch?v=gm-wDc-ZIpQTime stamps:0:00 Intro1:29 Design & features3:28 Sound quality8:03 Setup & partnering equipment11:51 Conclusion
ALL YOU NEED? Auralic Altair G1.1 Streaming DAC Review A British Audiophile 2023-07-21 | The Auralic Altair G1.1 retails for £2,699. At this price, are you better off with a streaming transport and separate DAC? Or is this all the digital front-end solution you would need?Link to sponsor:Premium Soundpremiumsound.co.uk/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=promoLink to manufacturers webpage:us.auralic.com/products/altair-g1-1?variant=43558338527484Link to my Patreon:patreon.com/abritishaudiophileRelated reviews:Gustard R26youtube.com/watch?v=c_YWaOc7nhUAuralic Aries G1.1youtube.com/watch?v=A2ptgOR4kogDenafrips Venus IIyoutube.com/watch?v=-zw4l69HCA0Time stamps:0:00 Intro1:49 Design & features4:16 Technical insights7:37 Sound quality11:49 Setup & partnering equipment13:51 Conclusion
VOILA VOIGT! Pearl Acoustics Sibelius CG Speaker Review A British Audiophile 2023-07-14 | The Pearl Acoustics Sibelius are based on one man's vision to engineer a pure, simple speaker capable of handling almost the entire frequency spectrum. Did he pull it off?...Link to manufacturer's webpage:pearlacoustics.comLink to my Patreon:patreon.com/abritishaudiophileRelated reviews:ATC SCM 40youtube.com/watch?v=dqEkJ659FuEDALI Epicon 2youtube.com/watch?v=zRIavPPiIiwNeat Petite Classicyoutube.com/watch?v=Qz9urOOkxMENVA P50/S80youtube.com/watch?v=gm-wDc-ZIpQTime stamps:0:00 Intro1:28 Design & features3:46 Technical insights7:31 Sound quality10:51 Setup & partnering equipment17:18 Conclusion
A GENUINE BARGAIN? Fosi Audio V3 Amplifier Review A British Audiophile 2023-07-07 | If you want a simple, good quality amplifier, how little can you get away with spending? I find out...Link to manufacturer's webpage:fosiaudio.com/product/2-channel-amplifier/v3bit.ly/fosiaudiov3Link to my Patreon:patreon.com/abritishaudiophileRelated reviews:Cambridge Audio AXA35youtube.com/watch?v=milPXGgpoJ4Acoustic Energy A100 Mk2youtube.com/watch?v=Lbm4MdJD-zUQ Acoustics 5020youtube.com/watch?v=kReoMH6yCMwELAC Uni-Fi Reference UBR62youtube.com/watch?v=cOeWvRbFRckTime stamps:0:00 Intro1:31Design & features3:12 Technical insights5:45 Sound quality8:31 Setup & partnering equipment12:04 Conclusion
IS DSD BETTER? CenGrand DSDAC 1.0SC Review A British Audiophile 2023-07-01 | The CenGrand DSDAC 1.0SC is a different kind of DAC. It converts everything to DSD. Does that give it an advantage over other DACs, including my Denafrips Venus II?Link to UK distributor:willowtreeaudio.co.uk/cengrandLink to manufacturers webpage:en.cen-grand.com/product/145.htmlLink to my Patreon:patreon.com/abritishaudiophileRelated reviews:Deanfrips Venus II:youtube.com/watch?v=-zw4l69HCA0Gustard R26:youtube.com/watch?v=c_YWaOc7nhUHolo Audio Spring 3/L2:youtube.com/watch?v=StcvsN05W6cNVA P50/S80:youtube.com/watch?v=gm-wDc-ZIpQMoor Angel Pre & Angel 4:youtube.com/watch?v=IOtgf5hT8TMATC SCM 19:youtube.com/watch?v=qiUlJg-q5YMNeat Petite Classic:youtube.com/watch?v=Qz9urOOkxMETime stamps:0:00 Intro1:11 Design & features3:41 Technical insights9:03 Sound quality12:25 Setup & partnering equipment15:34 Conclusion
Highlights from NW Audio Show 2023 A British Audiophile 2023-06-23 | The NW Audio Show is a favourite of mine and many manufacturers. Why?Link to my Patreon:patreon.com/abritishaudiophileRelated reviews:Neat Petite Classicyoutube.com/watch?v=Qz9urOOkxMENVA P50/S80youtube.com/watch?v=gm-wDc-ZIpQMoor Amps Angel Pre/Angel 4youtube.com/watch?v=IOtgf5hT8TMTime stamps0:00 Intro1:54 Quad2:38 JBL3:30 DCS/Dan D'Agostino/Magico4:27 Audio Note/Devore Fidelity4:37 Accuphase/Fink4:52 Revival Audio5:08 EverSolo/Cayin5:23 Falcon Acoustics6:49 Diptyque Audio7:01 Super Natural Audio7:29 Hex 3 Speakers7:48 Kerr Acoustic/EAM Labs8:14 Golden Ear8:30 Grimm Audio9:04 PMC/Heed/Parasound10:03 Sim Audio/Sonus Faber10:19 Hegel/Amphion10:39 Exposure/Ophidian11:36 NVA/3 Square Audio12:29 Atoll/Neat Acoustics13:15 Pearl Acoustics14:16 Outro
