Hi-Fi Choice December 2021

www.hifichoice.com Issue No. 482 December 2021 Phew! Made it! It’s been a bit of a haul, but here it is: the final issue of 2021. Can’t say it’s been the easiest year, what with all the lockdowns and false starts, but we’ve had a heap of fun, ducking and diving and innovating where we can to bring your hi-fi info and reviews coming thick and fast. Because dealer visits have been tricky for most, we dropped them for now and increased the size of the Audiofile news section to keep you in touch with all the up-and-coming goodies, we’ve updated Music Legends so you can discover more about a wider range of artists and maybe introduce some new names, we’ve tried to ensure there’s always some aspirational kit in each issue so…

www.hifichoice.com Issue No. 482 December 2021 Phew! Made it! It’s been a bit of a haul, but here it is: the final issue of 2021. Can’t say it’s been the easiest year, what with all the lockdowns and false starts, but we’ve had a heap of fun, ducking and diving and innovating where we can to bring your hi-fi info and reviews coming thick and fast. Because dealer visits have been tricky for most, we dropped them for now and increased the size of the Audiofile news section to keep you in touch with all the up-and-coming goodies, we’ve updated Music Legends so you can discover more about a wider range of artists and maybe introduce some new names, we’ve tried to ensure there’s always some aspirational kit in each…

PRICE: £3,490-£4,990 AVAILABLE: NOW WEB: KOGAUDIO.COM GERMAN HI-FI SPECIALIST T+A has unveiled its latest compact high-end Series 200, which consists of the MP 200 multi-source player, DAC 200 digital-to-analogue converter/preamp and A 200 output stage. Reminiscent of its iconic M-systems of the Nineties T+A explains: “The series was developed with the goal of closing the gulf between high-grade specialised separates and a combined system for relaxed listening”. The digital-to-analogue converter is compatible with music files up to 768kHz PCM and DSD1024 and features amplifier sections utilising Class A and HV technology. T+A says the result is that: “the DAC 200 is the perfect choice for customers using active loudspeakers as well as audiophile converter enthusiasts”. Using the company’s Modular High-End Architecture, the MP 200 operates as a universal player, delivering…

PRICE: £3,490-£4,990 AVAILABLE: NOW WEB: KOGAUDIO.COM GERMAN HI-FI SPECIALIST T+A has unveiled its latest compact high-end Series 200, which consists of the MP 200 multi-source player, DAC 200 digital-to-analogue converter/preamp and A 200 output stage. Reminiscent of its iconic M-systems of the Nineties T+A explains: “The series was developed with the goal of closing the gulf between high-grade specialised separates and a combined system for relaxed listening”. The digital-to-analogue converter is compatible with music files up to 768kHz PCM and DSD1024 and features amplifier sections utilising Class A and HV technology. T+A says the result is that: “the DAC 200 is the perfect choice for customers using active loudspeakers as well as audiophile converter enthusiasts”. Using the company’s Modular High-End Architecture, the MP 200 operates as a universal player, delivering DAB radio and streaming,…

PRICE: £1,100-£1,400 AVAILABLE: NOW WEB: THORENS.COM THORENS HAS LAUNCHED a couple of new turntables in the shape of the TD 1500 and TD 403 DD. The belt-driven TD 1500 features a sub-chassis that decouples the turntable and tonearm shelf from the motor and frame using three conical springs, which can be easily adjusted from above through corresponding holes in the platter so that it doesn’t have to be removed. The platter weighs in at 1.4kg and is 22mm thick, made of cast aluminium with a ground edge turning it in a Delrin trust bearing for smooth running. The speed of the DC motor is electronically monitored by an incremental encoder and any deviations are automatically corrected. The turntable has XLR outputs in addition to a pair of RCA jacks, enabling…

PRICE: £1,100-£1,400 AVAILABLE: NOW WEB: THORENS.COM THORENS HAS LAUNCHED a couple of new turntables in the shape of the TD 1500 and TD 403 DD. The belt-driven TD 1500 features a sub-chassis that decouples the turntable and tonearm shelf from the motor and frame using three conical springs, which can be easily adjusted from above through corresponding holes in the platter so that it doesn’t have to be removed. The platter weighs in at 1.4kg and is 22mm thick, made of cast aluminium with a ground edge turning it in a Delrin trust bearing for smooth running. The speed of the DC motor is electronically monitored by an incremental encoder and any deviations are automatically corrected. The turntable has XLR outputs in addition to a pair of RCA jacks, enabling balanced operation…