What's New

The Cambridge Audio DacMagic D to A Converter (seen at left) Here's one of those rare paradigm-altering products that will help all kinds of people (with all kinds of systems) unleash the potential of their music, and across a wide pantheon of digital formats. DacMagics upsampling technology (dubbed ATF for Adapted Time Filtering) will improve the output of all music storage devices from PCs (including downloaded compressed content) to Playstation and XBox consoles (for better soundeffects and soundtracks). An incredibly flexible and well-laid-out back panel makes all your ins and outs a cinch. And you won't believe the price! Go HERE for more.
The Cambridge Audio TT50 Turntable At last! Cambridge has finally entered the analog fray! And the resulting tables are well worth your attention. Take a gander at this, the first turntable offering in their stable. Not only does it look great, but it ably carries on the Cambridge ethos of "better performance for your dollar". Considering the technologies involved, at its price the TT50 is really a steal. Go HERE to find out more.
clearaudio Diamond Cleaner "Elixir of Sound" The old saying "All good things come to those who wait" might be a hoary old cliche, but it really applies in this case. We have waited and waited for someone to come along and improve upon the basic, classic formula for frequent stylus cleaning; something that would finally replace the stuff in the red and white bottle (you know what we're talking about) that came with the little wooden-handled brush (whose bristles fell apart after awhile - often right in the middle of cleaning your stylus!). Go HERE to find out more...

New Air Tight Factory Tour Not long ago we were honored with an invitation to go to Japan and visit Air Tight's new factory (at right) and help Mr. Miura and company celebrate 20 years of superb equipment-making. Go HERE to check out our photos. While we're talking about Air Tight, take a gander at the new AT-SPG-1 tracking force gauge (on the left), a must-have for serious analog folks. Go HERE for more info.
Solid Tech Equipment racks and Isolation Feet It's generally hard to get excited about equipment racks but the offerings from Solid Tech are a much different animal. They use a straightforward, logical design concept that makes for incredible flexibility and superb ergonomics (and they look cool, too!). Go HERE to see more.
EuroAudioTeam Cool Dampers The latest and greatest in resonance control for small-signal tubes! Click HERE to see for yourself.
Clearaudio Smart Matrix Record Cleaning Machine On the left is what we consider a bargain in professional vacuum-based record cleaning. Go HERE to learn more about it.

Oyaide power cables, AC boxes, and AC connectors. From Japan comes the latest in audiophile-quality ACpower distribution accessories. Oyaide offers products of exceptional construction and performance for the dollar. Go HERE to learn more.

The Electra 1000 Be series Be prepared to shift your preconceptions about what speakers are capable of as Focal has unleashed the new Electras (at left), now with the addition of the famed Berylium tweeter from the Utopia series! Go HERE for further info.
T+A Audio and Video Electronics Welcome to the 21st Century! Here's where it starts as far as audio and video equipment goes. Finally making their debut here after 25 years, we can only say this: It was worth the wait! See it all HERE.
Hovland Company Preamplifiers and Amplifiers You've probably heard the worldwide buzz on these products already, and, guess what? The praise from the press and customers alike is, for once, totally deserved. These are remarkably beautiful, and beautiful SOUNDING, works of art in service to audio reproduction. Meet the latest addition to their stable, (and our current reference) the phenomenal HP-200 remote-controlled preamplifier HERE.
The Focal Sib & Co. series Every once in a long while something comes along that completely surpasses your expectations and, as far as "lifestyle"-type speakers, this group from Focal has done just that. The Sib & Cub series, in particular, is so much better than we thought it would be it took a week to tear ourselves away to listen to something else! Go HERE to get the full story on these small but mighty loudspeakers.

The Bellari Phono Stage You're going to hear a LOT about this little gem, and not just from us. And you won't believe the price! Go HERE to learn more.
Magnum-Dynalab triodes! Yep, everyone's favorite FM tuner company has built a whole new line of tube-based tuners that have to be heard to be believed! Go HERE to check out their latest like the spectacular MD109!

The Tube Glove Here's one of those rare products that is a simple, brilliant solution to a common problem: How to get a hot tube safely out of its socket without burning your tender little digits, etc. Go HERE to see a truly better mousetrap!

Acme Audio Labs AC Receptacles Here's a real find: an obsessively-improved take on your standard AC wall outlets, taken well beyond the ubiquitous "hospital-grade" stuff that seems to be everywhere. These puppies make a difference, and the best part is that they won't force you to refinance your house to buy 'em! Sound too good to be true? Check 'em out for yourself HERE.

The Tweak Shop's Guide to System Troubleshooting The second-most-requested article from our newsletter ! HERE are the logical steps to take to find those pesky audio gremlins.