Yamaha RX-A3080 – Full-house flagship

March 5, 2019 Deon Schoeman 0

Trying to keep up with the latest formats, codecs and tech on the AV receiver front seems nigh impossible, thanks to an ongoing quest for performance enhancement. Yamaha’s latest flag bearer links loads of muscle to a long list of […]

KEF LSX: When compact makes perfect sense

February 5, 2019 Deon Schoeman 0

The KEF LS50 Wireless is already a popular active loudspeaker choice. The LSX offers similar benefits in an even smaller, more affordable package. But can it still deliver the sonic goods?   By Deon Schoeman When KEF launched the LS50 […]

Yamaha MusicCast WXAD-10: Baby box of tricks

October 2, 2018 Deon Schoeman 0

Don’t judge this book by its cover! The Yamaha WXAD-10 might look like an innocuous little box, but its feature set is impressive: it adds streaming capability to anything from existing stereo systems to lifestyle mini-systems, and delivers the sonic […]

Devialet Expert 220 Pro: The sound of elegance

September 25, 2018 Deon Schoeman 0

High-end audio and designer aesthetics don’t necessarily go hand in hand. But French marque Devialet has managed to combine sculptural design with top-class sonics, with some clever electronics added for good measure By Deon Schoeman It’s been a good six […]

dCS Network Bridge: Crossing digital waters

July 24, 2018 Deon Schoeman 0

Streaming is the new audio buzzword – but how do you add streaming capability to an existing system without reinventing the wheel? The dCS Network Bridge is an attractive and sonically revealing solution By Deon Schoeman Navigating the often stormy […]