Richard is an avid listener of all things musical. From the eclectic to the downright insane if it is interesting or odd, the chances are RH has heard of and has an opinion on it...
Posts by Richard Haslop
INNOVATIVE ACOUSTICS
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN. INFINITE IMAGINATION. At Innovative Acoustics, we design, manufacture, and supply premium acoustic solutions that transform how spaces sound and feel. Our products are crafted from recycled materials, combining sustainability with innovative sound management [...]
NAD Electronics Brings Dirac Live Bass Control to Select BluOS Streaming Amplifiers
The NAD M33 V2, M10 V3, and C 658 will support Dirac Live Bass Control for advanced low-frequency optimization and intelligent subwoofer integration. TORONTO, CANADA, MAY 19, 2026 – NAD Electronics, a leading global high-performance audio [...]
Rediscover your CD Collection with NAD Electronics
The all-new C 589 brings clarity, depth, and purpose to every disc There is a certain satisfaction in playing a CD, and the new NAD C 589 CD Player is designed to bring that experience into focus. [...]
QRONO: MQA Labs’ Time-Domain DNA — Without the Folding
After rereading the QRONO whitepaper, what strikes me most is that QRONO d2a is much more than another selectable “DAC filter.” It is a different reconstruction philosophy. Most modern DAC chips upsample every incoming PCM [...]
FiiO JM21 DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER
Operating System Android 13 Working mode Android mode/Pure music mode/USB DAC mode/Bluetooth receiving mode Bluetooth transmission (5.0) AAC/SBC/aptX/aptX HD/LDAC/LHDC Bluetooth reception (5.0) SBC/AAC/LDAC microSD card Single microSD card expansion, theoretically supports up to 2TB Display [...]
Editorial July 2026
July 2026 A new month and it is winter. Solar is now installed and the impact on the sound system has been... nil. I was hoping for a lower noise floor with curated power now [...]
PSB ALPHA IQ POWERED LOUDSPEAKERS
Drivers .75-inch tweeter, 4-inch woofer Frequency response 64 - 20 000 Hz Amplifier 180-watt integrated amplifier Inputs 3.5 mm, Phono MM (Analogue) / HDMI eARC, Optical (Digital) / BluOS, aptX™ HD Bluetooth (Wireless) DSD Support [...]
HIGH END Vienna 2026: A Successful New Beginning Sets a Strong Course for the Future
A debut that impressed, bringing together innovation, international appeal and the unifying power of music. With a brilliant Vienna premiere, the HIGH END Vienna 2026 has opened a new chapter in its success story. [...]
Lindemann Woodnote Combo Music Streamer
Supported Audio File Formats All Supported High-Quality Audio File Formats All DSD Support DSD256 DAC Hybrid - explained in review Resolution 384 kHz/ 24 bit PCM Dynamic Range 120dB THD / Noise <0.002% 3rd-Party Integrations [...]
HIGH END VIENNA 2026
Immersive Sound Experiences, Expert Knowledge, Workshops and Renowned Artists at the International Audio Show From June 4 to 7, 2026, HIGH END Vienna 2026 will offer visitors a diverse supporting programme featuring established special exhibitions, [...]
FIIO AIR LINK
Chipset Qualcomm QCC5181. Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 6.0 Audio Quality Supports 24-bit/96 kHz audio transmission Supported Codecs LDAC / aptX Lossless / aptX Adaptive / aptX HD / aptX Low Latency / SBC (AAC currently not [...]
DIRAC LIVE BASS CONTROL NOW AVAILABLE
NAD is pleased to announce support for Dirac Live Bass Control on select NAD amplifiers with the release of BluOS version 4.16.6 on May 19, 2026. Available on all generations of the M33, M10, and [...]