Zeiler Audio at the Museum of Design Zurich From 22 May to 20 September 2026, the Museum of Design in Zurich will present the exhibition Pling! Sound and Design. The exhibition explores how sound, design, architecture and research inter- act, and the role that listening plays in our designed environment. The high-end audio system by […]
Qobuz partners with Rough Trade Qobuz, the independently-owned high-quality music streaming and download platform, is launching a new global partnership with Rough Trade, the leading independent music retailer. Aligned since day one on their commitments to the independent music community, best quality sound, expert-led music discovery, and emphasis on human curation over algorithms, the deal […]
Wand 12in Dark-Light tonearm Wand is set to unveil its new 12-inch Dark-Light tonearm at Vienna High End 2026, building on the acclaimed 10-inch model introduced at Munich High End 2025. Designed for listeners who value both design purity and musical engagement, the 12-inch Dark-Light advances Wand’s core philosophy: reducing noise and distortion while preserving […]
Dali Rubikore 6 speakers When I think of Denmark I think of stylish people, in minimalist houses, all with great furniture, great hair, great faces. Ok, I’m being silly but having visited Copenhagen several times over the years, my positive stereotype is fairly well founded. The Dali Rubikore 6 only cements my conviction, with its […]
Audio show Deluxe 2026 Whittlebury Park hotel is not the most charming of buildings but its maze of corridors was rocking last weekend when Audio Show Deluxe came to town. This year even more rooms were occupied by luxurious systems being enjoyed by enthusiasts from far and wide. We did the rounds and found the […]
BT dongles and memory cards on the move In the final piece in this series Jonathan Gorse considers some key accessories to enhance your listening whilst on the move, be it in the air, on holiday, or even on the train. Twelve South Airfly Pro 2 bluetooth dongle We all know how dreadful those headphones supplied […]
Choosing your first sound system with Richer Sounds Do you remember your very first proper audio system? If you’re anything like me you’ll remember the hi-fi that started your passion for audio with similar nostalgic feelings to those experienced when you think back on your first love. You remember that don’t you? The person who […]
Little Fwend Low Mk2 automatic tonearm lifter Back in the heyday of turntables and vinyl, let’s call it the ‘70s, there were many automatic turntables that lifted the arm when it got to the end of the record, they even stopped the platter spinning and only the diligent felt the need to put the vinyl […]
The musicians who created this album are New York based, yet Spark is homage to rhythms and sounds that are associated with rural Americana. Though it has its self-indulgent moments Spark is a gentle love letter to rhythms and styles that are associated with lazy afternoons spent reclining on a porch in a small town, […]