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The Soulnote E-2 ver.2 Phono Stage on the Test Bench
Read here about the German Lite Magazin.de’s findings on the new Soulnote E-2 ver.2 phono stage.
The Audiophile’s Quest for Perfect Sound
Check out this hilarious BBC documentary about the search for perfect sound.
Audio Note’s Product Levels Explored by Jeff Day (Positive Feedback)
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.
The Chord Ultima Integrated
An amplifier full of tone, with excellent PRaT and plenty of power. Check out the review on Fidelity Magazine.
The amplifier is permanently available for demo in our listening room.
Parttime Audiophile Reviews the ZYX U-EX 4D Cartridge
The Parttime Audiophile explains the ZYX philosophy and the specialness of this exquisite brand. Read this great review here.
PSI Audio AVAA C214: Room Acoustics, Solved
In many listening environments, sound systems are compromised by imperfect room acoustics; especially uncontrolled low frequencies.
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.
The Rega Naia wins The Absolute Sound’s prestigious Turntable of the Year 2025 award!
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.
How good is the entry-level Audio Note AN-J/D speaker?
Asking the question is answering it. Enjoy the excellent review in Image Hifi.
Audio Note’s Field-Coil Technology Praised by Stereophile
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. This design gives them inherently different sonic qualities. They are capable of rendering music with greater subtlety and nuance. Ken Micallef of Stereophile reviews Audio Note's first-ever field-coil loudspeakers.
Audio Note DAC 4.1x Balanced
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.
Origin Live Precision Turntables
This is not just another turntable brand. The Hifi Riff folks describe how they experience the OL sound.
An Introduction to Spendor Speakers
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
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 British Audiophile on Sugden’s Masterclass IA-4 Integrated Amplifier
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.
On the Chord Dave: Digital to Analogue Veritas in Extremis
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!
Hifi.NL / Hifi.BE visits Walden High-End Audio.
Read the English translation here and the French translation here.
Audio Note’s Latest Fieldcoil Speakers Garner Rave Reviews
The first reviews of the Audio Note AN-E Fieldcoil speakers are cropping up, and as expected, they are glowing.
Read here a summary in English of a HiFi Bible Review (original in Chinese here).
The Audiophiliac Reviews the First Watt SIT-4
Could a solid-state amp truly deliver the sonic magic of a single-ended triode design? The First Watt SIT-4 certainly raises that question. It features industry-grade static induction transistors—similar to those found in the revered "Vfet" power amps from Sony and Yamaha in the 1970s, which still hold a special status among audiophiles.
Watch the full review and, if you're intrigued, visit our shop to see if this amp lives up to the hype.
Spendor D9.2 Reviewed by Fidelity Magazine
The Spendor D9.2 is quite an interesting beast. It's a slim, large speaker crafted by a manufacturer renowned for its excellent BBC monitors. With relatively high sensitivity, it also appeals to tube enthusiasts. The D9.2 delivers an extremely pleasing sound, offering phenomenal bass and highs, while maintaining the midrange magic that Spendor is famous for. A top-tier product!
Check out the review here.
Five Minutes with the Cobra
Unsalted Review of Audio Note’s Entry-Level System
The entry-level Audio Note system lets you enjoy the typical Audio Note sound in a small package. The entire system is available for audition at Walden.
Audio Note’s DAC 0.1X and CD Zero Reviewed by British Audiophile
The entry system into the Audio Note world is not just “entry-level” hifi. It packs musicality and finesse in an elegant design. The DAC uses the Philips TDA 1543 chip and uses no oversampling or filtering in the digital domain. It sounds illuminated with plenty of drive. The entire iZero set is on demo in our shop. ‘Check-out the findings of British Audiophile…’
The Audiophile Man on the Aurorasound HFSA-01 Integrated Amplifier
This is one of our absolute favorites. A cute and retro looking amplifier from Japan. It has a sweet tonality and timbre that renders the music emotional. A hybrid design with solid state in the pre-amp and EL84 tubes in the end stage. Both this amplifier and all other Aurorasound products (particularly the phonostages) are hidden gems to be discovered.
Do you know how an optical cartridge works? The Absolute Sound explains while reviewing the DS Audio DS-003 cartridge.
“Sleek looks and a sonic blast.” Great article on the record player, its historical roots and the company behind it. Read more..
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