Van Den Hul The Orchid Interconnects and The Inspiration Speaker Cables
VITAL STATS The Orchid Inspiration Cable Type Interconnect Speaker Cable Length 0.8m 2.0m Directional Yes Yes Conductors Silver plated OFC Hybrid linear carbon, silver plated OFC Resistance 0,0337 Ω/m (screen), 0,381 Ω/m (conductor) 4 x [...]
Bluesound’s Reference Streamer, the ICON, wins big at EISA!
TORONTO, CANADA, August 15, 2025 – BLUESOUND, the original wireless hi-res multi-room music brand, has won the 2025-2026 EISA Award in the Multiroom Streamer category. EISA, the Expert Imaging and Sound Association, is an independent [...]
Can We Really Measure What We Hear?
The Limits of Microphones and the Power of Human Hearing In the world of high-end audio, few debates stir more quiet tension than this one: if you can't measure it, does it really exist? Or [...]
Elevate Home Audio Without Compromising Design
In the world of residential installation, the most memorable audio experiences aren’t delivered by the most visible systems – they’re the ones that fade into the background, leaving only emotion, immersion, and ambiance. That’s the [...]
MUSIC THAT PARTS THE CLOUDS FROM MATSULI MUSIC by RICHARD HASLOP
The mainstream South African music industry has often been criticised, and rightly, over the years for not paying enough attention to significant portions of the country’s musical history, especially in the CD era when crate-digging [...]
Editorial August 2025
August 2025 Hi-fi is a rabbit hole without end. You get sucked in. You back out. You get sucked back in again. It's just plain nuts. Ludicrous. The longer you spend in the game the [...]
The Envelope of Perception – Rethinking the 20 kHz Limit
The Paradox of Human Hearing In audio science, one contradiction continues to provoke confusion and debate. According to conventional wisdom, the human ear cannot hear above 20 kHz. That limit has shaped how we design [...]
Selling Value Over Price In Premium AV
For system designers and integrators, the conversation around premium AV solutions often begins with price. But when talking to customers about an installation, shifting the focus to value – performance, reliability, ease of use, and [...]
Editorial July 2025
July 2025 Rain in July In Johannesburg. When last do you recall this happening? Climate change is a thing! Part of what I do these days is to comment on happenings within the auto industry [...]
Integrated vs. Separates: Finding the Right Fit for Your Hi-Fi System
When it comes to building a high-performance home audio system, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is choosing between an integrated amplifier and separate components. While some enthusiasts chase ultimate flexibility with separates, [...]
Mars SET Valve Amp
VITAL STATS Connectivity WiFi (2.4 GHz), 10/100 Ethernet Specs None supplied Dimensions (HxWxD) 389 x 402 x 158 mm Weight 13.5 kg PRICE R54 900.00 SUPPLIED BY Mars Amps / 072 446 5072 [...]
IS YOUR DAC TRULY NEUTRAL?
Timing, Filtering & Perception: Why Digital Audio is Never Truly Neutral. Is your DAC truly neutral? Many believe a DAC is a transparent conduit, simply passing along what was encoded. But anyone who’s explored digital [...]