Ian White
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1 day ago |
ecoustics.com | Ian White
At the last High End Munich Show, one of the best Hi-Fi demos might just happen to be offsite, because why limit yourself to the usual six-figure stereo systems crammed into windowless booths? This could be your chance to experience something a bit more, dare we say, genuine—like Munich’s vibrant nightlife and culture. Forget the typical show floor chaos and let your ears (and liver) enjoy something truly memorable. Who knows?
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2 days ago |
ecoustics.com | Ian White
Ah, Thorens. The former Swiss stalwart now marching under German command, has stormed into High-End Munich 2025 with a trio of precision-engineered overachievers. First up, the MC 1600 phono preamp—because mere transparency clearly isn’t enough without Teutonic rigor. Then the TD 404 DD, a direct-drive deck tuned tighter than a Bavarian marching band. And finally, the TD 124 DD Exclusive, sporting a 12-inch tonearm like it’s planning to outflank the Allies at the next chamber recital. It’s bold.
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2 days ago |
ecoustics.com | Ian White
The ultra high-end subwoofer scene is getting crowded—if not a bit chest-thumpy. McIntosh wants you to drop a small car’s worth on the PS1K. Meanwhile SVS is going all-in on R|Evolution. REL still speaks fluent British authority. And Grimani Systems? That’s home theater weaponry for Bond villains.
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2 days ago |
ecoustics.com | Ian White
Devialet isn’t exactly known for subtlety—and thank God for that. With the new Astra and Astra Opéra de Paris integrated amplifiers, the French audio insurgents have fired another sonic cannonball straight through the ancien régime of high-end hi-fi. These aren’t just amplifiers—they’re declarations of war on bulky boxes, dusty traditions, and anything that smells remotely like compromise.
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3 days ago |
ecoustics.com | Ian White
I’ve stumbled through Europe’s audiophile scene like Blackadder in a French wine cellar — expecting class, but finding pretension. British gear? Reliable, like a butler who silently judges your music taste while still doing the job. Italian speakers? They tug mightily at the heart, but the question remains — is there an intellectual connection, or is it just a pretty face with nothing upstairs? French amplifiers?
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