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Alan Sircom

Malaysia

Editor at Hi-Fi+

Chartered and certifiable journalist with no interest in ironing whatsoever

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  • 4 days ago | hifiplus.com | Alan Sircom

    We’ve been watching the growth of Polish cable brand WK Audio for some time. The brand seriously impressed us with its TheRed power cords (tested in Issue 221), loudspeaker cables (tested in Issue 227) and interconnect cables (tested in Issue 237) and looks like doing the same with its more affordable and practical TheRay power cord. The original Red is a hand-made cable that features individually shielded conductors.

  • 1 week ago | hifiplus.com | Alan Sircom

    So far, we’ve focused on new hardware launches at Munich High-End 2025. This is for everything else; the products and technologies that don’t conveniently fit into one of the usual audio silos. It’s also the systems, built specifically for the show; not to show off a new device, but just as a flex for a manufacturer or distributor. Some of these companies see Munich High-End 2025 as a flourish or a sign-off.

  • 1 week ago | hifiplus.com | Alan Sircom

    There were hundreds of new speaker designs on show at Munich High-End 2025. Beyond all other categories in audio, the loudspeaker ‘beat’ is one of the hardest at the show. This is due to the sheer diversity of products and prices available. You are always going to miss dozens of good speakers. This is why ‘loudspeakers’ are always the largest category in the show report. Michael Børresen of Audio Group Denmark is one of the busiest designers in the industry.

  • 1 week ago | hifiplus.com | Alan Sircom

    Arguably more than any other category in audio, amplifiers show the widest diversity in technology and form factor. The term encompasses various audio components, including integrated amps, pre- and power amps, solid-state and ‘hollow-state’ designs of various classes, hybrids, DSP-driven designs, and more. Here are some of the most exciting newcomers at Munich High-End 2025.

  • 2 weeks ago | hifiplus.com | Alan Sircom

    The last-ever Munich High-End saw several significant launches in the digital domain. This is a crucial time for digital audio. The transition from physical disc to stored and streamed digital files gains greater momentum. This is part born out of necessity; the ongoing availability of magneto-optical mechanisms is becoming ‘patchy’ at best. However, it also comes down to significant improvements in both hardware and software, beyond physical digital media.

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Alan Sircom
Alan Sircom @alansircom
20 Apr 17

The towels in my hotel room are so rough, I think I might have developed Irritable Towel Syndrome.

Alan Sircom
Alan Sircom @alansircom
6 Jan 17

#CES3017: Wilson Audio, Nagra, Kronos, HRS, and Transparent Audio adds up to a high degree of awesome! https://t.co/gE81xrQVSf

Alan Sircom
Alan Sircom @alansircom
6 Jan 17

#CES2017: YG Acoustics four cabinet Sonja XV loudspeakers need a huge room, but the rewards are substantial. https://t.co/HItoQpl3AB