Yongki Go

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Advance Paris X-P700 Preamplifier and X-A160 EVO Amplifier Preview

6 days ago | hometheaterhifi.com | Yongki Go

The Advance Paris X-P700 preamplifier and X-A160 EVO amplifier are an attractive pair of hi-fi components that promise great sound without breaking the bank. Advance Paris is a French audio equipment manufacturer that has been in operation since 1995. Starting out as Advance Audio, the company began its journey by producing speakers. Over the years, it expanded its product line to include various electronic components.
Canton Reference 7 Floor-Standing Speakers Review

2 weeks ago | hometheaterhifi.com | Yongki Go

The Canton Reference 7 speakers offer high-fidelity sonic performance in a sleek and stylish curved-baffle design. Canton Reference 7 speakersThe Reference series epitomizes the pinnacle of speaker design from Canton, a German speaker manufacturer with over 50 years of experience in the industry. This series is characterized by cutting-edge design approaches, exemplifying advanced engineering and premium materials in aesthetically appealing design.
MOON 681 Network Player/DAC and MOON 641 Integrated Amplifier Review

1 month ago | hometheaterhifi.com | Yongki Go

The MOON 681 network player/DAC and 641 integrated amplifier are grand-looking pieces of audio equipment from the MOON’s NORTH Collection. MOON by Simaudio logo plateThe North Collection represents the culmination of MOON’s more than 40 years of experience in creating premium hi-fi products. A quick glance at the products from this collection reveals aesthetically stunning designs that align well with their high-end status. These products exude prime quality through their craftsmanship alone.
Canton Reference 7 Speakers Preview

1 month ago | hometheaterhifi.com | Yongki Go

Canton has a well-established reputation in the hi-fi speaker industry. As the highest series in the Canton product lineup, the Reference series represents the company’s pinnacle of speaker design, emphasizing advanced engineering, premium materials, and high aesthetic appeal. The Reference 7, which is the focus of the upcoming review, is the smallest floor-standing speaker in the Reference series.
Eversolo DMP-A8 Streamer-DAC-DAP-Preamplifier Review

Jan 13, 2025 | hometheaterhifi.com | Yongki Go

The Eversolo DMP-A8 is a versatile device that combines streamer, Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC), Digital Audio Player (DAP), and preamplifier functions in a single box. Eversolo DMP-A8The release of the DMP-A6 (MSRP $859), which is an incredibly affordable integrated streamer-DAC-preamplifier in 2023 has led to the exponential rise of popularity of the Eversolo brand. That product was very well received and highly regarded as a value champ.
Bel Canto Pre5 Preamplifier and REF501S Amplifier

Nov 25, 2024 | hometheaterhifi.com | Yongki Go

The combination of Pre5 preamplifier and REF501S amplifier from Bel Canto’s e.One series boasts a great performance from their compact form-factor designs. Bel Canto Pre5 and REF501S pairBel Canto Design was established in 1991 and has earned a solid reputation in the high-fidelity audio industry. The two components reviewed here, the Pre5 preamplifier and REF501S stereo amplifier, are from the company’s most affordable product line, the e.One series.
Pathos Lògos MkII Integrated Amplifier Review

Aug 14, 2024 | hometheaterhifi.com | Yongki Go

Pathos Lògos MkII integrated amplifier is the very example of an audio product that will please not only the ears but also the eyes. Pathos Lògos MkII tubes closeupThe Italian audio brand Pathos may not be a household name, especially in the US, but the company has been making high-end audio products since 1994. There is a sense of uniqueness in Pathos products, not from their function, but from their beautiful aesthetic appearance.
Marantz CINEMA 30 AV Receiver Review

Jul 17, 2024 | hometheaterhifi.com | Yongki Go

The CINEMA 30 replaces the SR8015 from the previous SR series and supersedes the CINEMA 40 as the flagship AV receiver in the increasingly popular Marantz CINEMA series. Marantz Cinema 30 front plate closeup viewWhen I reviewed it last year, the Marantz CINEMA 40 was sitting as the top-of-the-line receiver in the CINEMA series. I liked the receiver very much; I purchased the review sample. But the CINEMA 40 did not stay at the CINEMA series throne for too long.
NHT MS Tower and MS Center Speaker Review

May 8, 2024 | hometheaterhifi.com | Yongki Go

The MS Tower and MS Center speakers reviewed here are members of the NHT’s Dolby-licensed Media Series. The Media Series speakers are offered to provide compact and affordable solutions to build home surround-sound setups that leverage the most current surround format requirements. Two of the speakers from this series, the MS Tower and MS Satellite, include height speakers built into their enclosures, which simplifies the implementation of Dolby Atmos or DTS:X surround configurations.
YG Acoustics Tor Stand-mount Speakers with Descent Subwoofer Review.

Feb 13, 2024 | hometheaterhifi.com | Yongki Go

YG Acoustics’ quality-first design philosophy is reflected strongly in the Tor speakers and Descent subwoofer, which are products from the company’s more affordable Peaks series. The Peaks series currently includes five speaker models, consisting of 2 stand-mounts (Cairn and Tor) 3 floor-standing (Talus, Ascent, Summit) speakers, and a powered subwoofer (Descent).