Integrated Amplifiers
TEAC AI-303 Review: 25 Watts That Behave Like Far More
A compact Class D integrated amplifier with HDMI eARC, a Sabre DAC, and a 25 watt rating that delivers far more punch than the numbers suggest.
Independent reviews
Product Reviews and Buying Guides – 625 / 805
From everyday tech and home products to lifestyle and specialist gear, each review focuses on practical use, strengths, limitations, and who the product suits.
Hi-Fi Audio
TEAC PD-507T Review: A Compact CD Transport That Gets the Details Right
The TEAC PD-507T is a dedicated CD transport with an in-house drive mechanism, separate power supplies, and a three-year warranty. Here is what to weigh before buying.
Turntables
TEAC TN-4D-SE Review: Affordable Direct Drive Done Right
A direct drive turntable with a SAEC-developed tonearm, a removable headshell, and a defeatable phono stage, held back only by its stock cartridge and ringing metal platter.
Hi-Fi Components
TEAC VRDS-701 Review: A Premium CD Player Built for Discs and Streaming
A detailed look at the TEAC VRDS-701, a high-end CD player with an in-house disc clamping transport, a discrete DAC, and digital inputs for streaming sources.
Hi-Fi
TEAC VRDS-701T Review: A Benchmark CD Transport
A full-width CD transport built around the VRDS clamping mechanism, with dual toroidal transformers, a floating internal structure, and a clean, uncolored sound.
Wireless Earbuds
Technics EAH-AZ100 Review: The Best True Wireless Sound Below €400
A flagship true wireless in-ear monitor that puts sound quality first, with a comfort ceiling and modest noise cancellation to weigh up before buying.
Floorstanding Speakers
Technics G90 Mark II Review: A Firmer, More Precise Tower Speaker
A close look at the Technics G90 Mark II tower speaker: a more inert cabinet, firm and articulate bass, real amplifier demands, and the trade-offs to weigh at its price.
Hi-Fi Speakers
Technics SC-CX700 Review: Streaming Active Loudspeakers With Focused Imaging
A practical look at the Technics SC-CX700: coaxial drivers, digital amplification, streaming and phono inputs, plus the trade-offs worth weighing before buying.
Vinyl and Analog
Technics SL-100C and EMT TSD MRB Review: Two Analog Upgrades Worth Hearing
A $995 direct drive turntable and a $2,495 handcrafted moving coil cartridge, examined for what each one actually adds to a vinyl system.
Turntables
Technics SL-1200G Review: Direct Drive, Detachable Headshell, and a Real Step Up
A heavyweight direct-drive turntable with quick cartridge swapping, a three-layer platter, and a warm, rhythmic sound. Here is what to weigh before buying.
Turntables
Technics SL-1300G Review: A High-End Direct Drive Turntable Without the DJ Look
A close look at the Technics SL-1300G, a three-speed direct drive turntable at $3,300 that trades some of the SL-1200G's mass and damping for a cleaner design and a lower price.
Turntables
Technics SL-1500C Review: A Direct Drive Turntable for Everyday Vinyl Listening
The Technics SL-1500C is a $900 direct drive turntable with an Ortofon 2M Red cartridge preinstalled, a built-in phono stage, and a straightforward upgrade path.
Hi-Fi Amplifiers
Technics SU-G700M2 Review: A Refined All-Digital Integrated Amplifier
The Technics SU-G700M2 keeps the same chassis as its predecessor but reworks the phono stage and power supply. Here is what it does well and what it still leaves out.
Integrated Amplifiers
Technics SU-G700M2 vs Denon PMA-1700NE: Two Integrated Amplifiers Compared
A side-by-side look at two 70 W per channel integrated amplifiers, the Technics SU-G700M2 and the Denon PMA-1700NE, and how their sound signatures differ.
Hi-Fi Amplifiers
Technics SU-GX70 Review: One Amplifier for Streaming, Vinyl, and TV
A 30-watt integrated amplifier with HDMI ARC, a built-in streamer, Space Tune room correction, and a strong phono stage. Here is what to know before buying.
Hi-Fi Amplifiers
Technics SU-R1000 Review: A Direct Digital Integrated Amplifier With a Standout Phono Stage
The Technics SU-R1000 combines direct digital amplification, LAPC speaker calibration and an unusually capable phono stage. Here is what it does well, and what to weigh before buying.
Turntables and Analog Audio
Technics SL-1500C and SL-1200GR Plus Phono Preamps and Cartridges: An Analog Roundup
Two Technics direct drive turntables, two phono preamps, and six cartridges, with what each one does well and what to weigh before buying.
Floorstanding Speakers
Tekton Lore Review: A High-Efficiency Floorstanding Speaker With Real Bass Extension
A two-way tower with a 10-inch woofer, 98 dB efficiency and a price just under $1,100. Here is where the Tekton Lore shines and where it asks for compromise.
Floorstanding Speakers
Tekton Pendragon Review: A 2 Ohm Floorstander With Remarkable Bass and Tone
A close look at the 2 ohm Tekton Pendragon floorstanding speaker, covering its low-frequency reach, natural tone, amplifier matching, and placement needs.
Speakers
Tekton Troubadour Review: Measurements, Sound, and Who It Suits
A close look at the Tekton Troubadour, a $1,000-per-pair stand-mount speaker with real bass extension, a handsome finish, and a broad upper midrange lift worth understanding before you buy.
Custom Bikes
Ten Custom and Bespoke Bikes Worth Knowing About
A close look at ten standout custom, prototype and restored builds, from a separable stainless space frame to a titanium gravel bike with couplers.
Hi-Fi Speakers
Ten Favorite Speakers for Two-Channel and Desktop Listening
Ten speakers chosen for warmth, detail, staging, and bass, with practical notes on rooms, placement, and what each design does best.
Music
Ten Rock Albums Worth Playing Front to Back
A practical guide to ten rock records that hold up as complete albums, from hard rock landmarks and a thrash milestone to an alternative rock watershed and one instrumental wildcard.
Cycling Accessories
Two Cycling Accessories Compared: The Beam Bar-End Mirror and Keithian Design Eyewear
A low-cost bar-end mirror and a pair of oversized side-shield glasses, compared on what each one does well and where each one falls short.
Headphones
ThieAudio Ghost Review: Wide Soundstage, Relaxed Tone, Veiled Midrange
A $130 over-ear headphone with an unusually wide soundstage and a relaxed, veiled midrange. Here is who it suits and what to weigh before buying.
Headphones
Thieaudio Wraith Review: Impressive Build, Warm and Recessed Sound
The Thieaudio Wraith pairs a genuinely premium, serviceable build with a warm, laid-back tuning. Here is what it does well and where it holds back.
Turntables
Thorens TD 124 DD and TD 404 DD: Direct-Drive Turntables and Cartridges Compared
Two Thorens direct-drive turntables and the two cartridges that define their sound, compared on price, character, and day-to-day usability.
Budget Hi-Fi Systems
Three Budget Hi-Fi Systems Built Around the WiiM Amp
Three complete budget speaker systems built around one compact amplifier, with EQ guidance, subwoofer advice, and realistic expectations for each price tier.
CD Players
Three CD Players Compared: Marantz CD60, SMSL PL200 and Arcam Radia CD5
A three-way comparison of sub-£1,000 CD players, covering build, features, sound character and the trade-offs that matter before you buy.
Hi-Fi Audio
Three Cost-No-Object Hi-Fi Systems: Minimalist, Traditional, and Throwback Builds
Three complete high-end two-channel systems, from a one-box minimalist build to a solid-state McIntosh stack and a horn-loaded heritage setup.