Andrew Dewhirst

Ontario

Analyst at Future Audiophile Magazine

Fantasy Hockey and DFS Writer @fantasyalarm @DFSAlarm. @FSWA member. Reviewer at https://t.co/oOMDGNPSaD

Featured in: Favicon

futureaudiophile.com Favicon

advfn.com

fantasyalarm.com

Articles

Dali EPIKORE 9 Audiophile Loudspeakers Reviewed

1 month ago | futureaudiophile.com | Andrew Dewhirst

Reading Time: 9 minutesIn the world of very high-end audiophile speakers, there are plenty of options for the well-heeled audiophile buyer. The Dali EPIKORE 9 speakers are the third from the top in the Dali loudspeaker product line. It is a four-way floorstanding speaker that is designed to compete with the best of the best in terms of higher-end audiophile speakers. At $40,000 per pair, the competition is as tough as any review that we’ve ever published here at FutureAudiophile.com.
Pro-Ject Phono Box S3 B Audiophile Phonostage Reviewed

1 month ago | futureaudiophile.com | Andrew Dewhirst

Reading Time: 8 minutesIn recent years, Pro-Ject have established themselves as one of the biggest players in the affordable vinyl space for audiophiles. Not only do they make high-quality turntables at varying reasonable price points, but they also have a range of phono preamplifiers (aka: phonostages) that roughly matcha the same price points as their turntables.
Cambridge Audio Alva Duo Phono Preamp Reviewed

2 months ago | futureaudiophile.com | Andrew Dewhirst

Reading Time: 8 minutesA phono preamplifier is a great and often inexpensive way to improve the sound of your vinyl.
Cambridge Audio CXA8 integrated Amplifier Reviewed

Mar 25, 2025 | futureaudiophile.com | Andrew Dewhirst

Reading Time: 7 minutesCambridge Audio is an audiophile electronics manufacturer with a lineage that dates back to the late 1960s. Cambridge Audio’s products today are as relevant as ever, including some really slick designs such as their sexy-as-hell, DeLorean-themed integrated amplifier. The Cambridge Audio CXA81 MKII integrated amplifier features 80 watts per channel of Class-A/B power into eight ohms, and 120 watts into four ohms.
Pro-Ject XA B Audiophile Turntable Reviewed

Mar 12, 2025 | futureaudiophile.com | Andrew Dewhirst

Reading Time: 8 minutesFew audiophile companies are as prolific today with the building of turntables as Pro-Ject. On their website, they list a staggering 13 different lines of turntables. That isn’t 13 different turntables – it’s 13 different product categories for the brand. This turntable is part of their X line of turntables, which represents one of their more mid-tier offerings.
Bryston 4B Cubed Stereo Power Amp Reviewed

Jan 29, 2025 | futureaudiophile.com | Andrew Dewhirst

Reading Time: 9 minutesBryston Ltd. is a well-known and very well-respected Canadian audiophile electronics company based in Dwight, Ontario, a region of Canada far more famous for a relaxing summer life and great ice cream than a place that you might expect to find world-class electronics. Bryston has been designing and manufacturing consumer and professional audio equipment for 50 years.
Bryston BP-19 Audiophile Preamplifier Reviewed

Jan 20, 2025 | futureaudiophile.com | Andrew Dewhirst

Reading Time: 7 minutesBryston Ltd is a Canadian electronics firm that has been designing and manufacturing consumer and professional audio for the last 35 years, and is based out of the small town of Dwight, Ontario, here in Canada. In their 35 years, Bryston has gained a very good reputation for being incredibly reliable, and they are known for having one of the best warranties in the audiophile world, with their analog products carrying at 20-year warranty.
HiFi Rose RA280 Integrated Amplifier Reviewed

Nov 19, 2024 | futureaudiophile.com | Andrew Dewhirst

Reading Time: 8 minutesFew brands have caught my eye over the last 12 months as much as has HiFi Rose. They are among the few companies in the audiophile market that look like they are making some changes in their products. We see that from HiFi Rose in their product design, and their willingness to use GaN FET Class A/D for their amplifiers, as well as going to big bright LED screens on some of their products. Typically, there is nothing daring about an integrated amplifier.
Rotel Michi P5 Series 2 Preamp Reviewed

Oct 28, 2024 | futureaudiophile.com | Andrew Dewhirst

Reading Time: 8 minutesIt is always exciting when a brand like Rotel sends you a component from their flagship lineup. Rotel, a blue-chip, value-based brand, is known for making quality audiophile-grade components. The P5 Series 2 from Rotel’s Michi line is a preamplifier in the $5,000 price range.
Anthem STR Integrated Amp Reviewed

Oct 3, 2024 | futureaudiophile.com | Andrew Dewhirst

Reading Time: 9 minutesThe Anthem STR (buy at Crutchfield) is a midrange option in the world of audiophile integrated amplifiers with a price tag of $4,999. Anthem has chosen to take a very audiophile route with this integrated amplifier.