Hi-Fi and Friends

Klein aber Fein, die TOP-Anlage bei wenig Platz
Small but perfectly formed, the top system for limited space
Who doesn't know the problem: You want to listen to music really well, but the decor or your beloved ones don't allow for large speakers with a proper setup. After... Read more...
Denon AVR-1912 im Test
Denon AVR-1912 Review
In our experience, Denon has been the best manufacturer for many years when it comes to excellent stereo AND surround sound reproduction with their surround receivers. Reason enough to take... Read more...
Raumakustik und die Hilfsmittel
Room Acoustics and Aids
Good room acoustics are essential for optimal listening pleasure. As the subject is very complex, we decided to expand our knowledge in this area and bring ourselves up to date... Read more...
Neue Einbauboxen in der Vorführung
New flush-mount speakers on demo
The High-End is over, our colleagues have returned "home" to Berlin, and we can finally install our latest acquisitions. Read more...
A lot of performance and sound for a fair price: M6 500i
Musical Fidelity has been building excellent sounding amplifiers for years. With the new M1/M3 series, the British company once again has outstanding devices in its portfolio that are very hard to beat in terms of price/performance. Read more...
Samsung 7er und 8er Serie - neue Modelle Vorführbereit
Samsung 7 and 8 Series - New Models Ready for Demonstration
With the new ultra-slim bezel design and improved picture quality, the new Samsung devices offer an even more realistic TV experience. Read more...
Monitor Audio Goldserie im Vergleich
Monitor Audio Gold Series compared
We compared the old and new Gold Series from Monitor Audio using the two top models, the GS-60 and GX-300. The differences were very clear – but turned out to... Read more...
Calibration Systems of AV Receivers Compared
There are currently 3 widely used and sometimes very different calibration systems on the market. Audyssey is developed and regularly updated by an independent provider; AV receiver manufacturers can implement this calibration system in their receivers without having to develop a calibration system themselves. Audyssey is used, for example, by Denon, Marantz, and Onkyo. Here, we compare the Audyssey 32 XT from the current Denon-AVR 4311 with its competitors. Read more...
Accuphase E-460 im Test
Accuphase E-460 Review
Over the past few days, we've had the opportunity to thoroughly test the Accuphase E-460 amplifier, paired with the B&W 802 Diamond speakers. This combination had already impressed us with... Read more...
Rotel RCX-1500 in der Vorführung
Rotel RCX-1500 on demonstration
For two days now, we have had the brand-new RCX-1500 and the RT-09 network tuner on display. Reason enough to make a short statement. Read more...
Mark Levinson 532H im Test bei Stereo
Mark Levinson 532H reviewed by Stereo
We have had the new Mark Levinson 532H for several months now. In numerous listening tests – for example, with the new B&W Diamond 802 and 800, as well as... Read more...
Naim UnitiQute at Stereo
With the launch of the Uniti, Naim impressively demonstrated that "integrated" stereo electronics can sound exceptionally good. Now, the Uniti family has grown: The UnitiQute and the UnitiServe expand the range of network players. These "small" devices, at half Hi-Fi width, offer truly great sound at a very fair price. Read more...