Looking for a streamer-DAC that punches well above its weight? The Wattson Madison brings technology and design DNA derived from CH Precision into a compact and surprisingly capable component. A truly exceptional performer at its price point.

Garmt van der Zel and Guido Boerboom from Netherlands-based Mafico visited the Audio Note (UK) headquarters and shared their experience.

Audio Note’s most popular integrated amplifier just received an important overhaul with the launch of the 35th Anniversary Edition. Read more here about the update. The new OTO will soon be available at Walden.

Read here about the German Lite Magazin.de’s findings on the new Soulnote E-2 ver.2 phono stage.

Check out this hilarious BBC documentary about the search for perfect sound.  

Check out the full review (NL & FR) on Tonapparate Model 55 Floor Standing Speaker.

This is a great article by Jeff Day on his exploration of the Audio Note product levels. It offers a clear perspective on how the levels compare to each other and how Audio Note manages to achieve audio nirvana.

An amplifier full of tone, with excellent PRaT and plenty of power. Check out the review on Fidelity Magazine. The amplifier is available for demo in our listening room.

The Parttime Audiophile explains the ZYX philosophy and the specialness of this exquisite brand. Read this great review here.

The PSI Audio AVAA C214 delivers an effective, compact solution that addresses this directly. This digital active bass trap may be the upgrade you didn’t realize you needed—but once experienced, you’ll never want to be without it.

It’s no surprise that the Rega NAIA won The Absolute Sound’s Turntable of the Year 2025 award—continuously on demo at Walden, this reference-level turntable delivers a performance that rivals far more expensive designs. Check out the Absolute Sound Award announcement here.

Asking the question is answering it. Enjoy the excellent review in Image Hifi on Audio Note AN-J Monitor Speaker.

Field-coil speakers are slowly making a comeback. They use electromagnets, powered by external power supplies, instead of the permanent magnets typically found in conventional loudspeaker motors. Ken Micallef of Stereophile reviews Audio Note's first-ever field-coil loudspeakers. 

We’ve just received the Audio Note DAC 4.1x Balanced, and it’s truly something special. Kari Nevalainen’s review in Audiophilia offers a glimpse of what this remarkable machine is capable of. A true wonder.

This is not just another turntable brand. The Hifi Riff folks describe how they experience the Origin Live sound.

We love Spendor speakers not only for their exceptional sound but also for the heritage and technology they embody. Spendor offers three distinct speaker lines, each with its own character yet united by a commitment to musicality and build quality.

LUXMAN's Z-line of integrated amplifiers sheds a particular light on musical playback. It's hard to describe but undeniably intriguing, as explained in the video by The Absolute Sound. On demo at Walden.

The Sugden IA-4 integrated amplifier is one of our go-to amps for testing and comparing audio gear. We love it for both its sound and its design. Paired with the right speakers, it allows you to delve deeply into the music.

Chord’s DAVE DAC continues to impress nearly 10 years on, offering stunning sound quality thanks to its cutting-edge FPGA technology. As highlighted in this YouTube review, DAVE excels in delivering unmatched clarity, precision, and transparency across the audio spectrum. Now on demo at Walden with the Chord MScaler!

We’ve got ‘HI’ visit! Read the whole review (NL/FR/EN) here.