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![B&W Formation Duo B&W Formation Duo](/fileadmin/_processed_/1/4/csm_B_W_Formation_Duo_aufm_blau_teil2_64d4214817.jpg)
Active Standmount Speaker Test
B&W Formation Duo Review
With the Formation series, B&W presents a complete wireless multiroom system. Was the long wait worth it? We have examined the current top model „Duo“…
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Ripper/Streamer/Server Test
Bluesound Vault 2i Review
Keeping others‘ promises – Anyone who is afraid of the pitfalls of analog technology has probably never attempted to install a streamer ready to play.…
![T+A PDT 3100 HV | T+A SDV 3100 HV T+A PDT 3100 HV | T+A SDV 3100 HV](/fileadmin/_processed_/2/6/csm_sti_23_t_a_01_ab6cb6fce0.jpg)
Streaming DAC / SACD Drive Test
T+A PDT 3100 HV & T+A SDV 3100 HV Review
T+A took a giant step forward with its „HV“ series. Now the SDV3100HV streaming DAC along with the SACD drive PDT3100HV want to catch up to the…
![Canton Smart Vento 3 Canton Smart Vento 3](/fileadmin/_processed_/9/1/csm_sti_23_canton-smart-vento-3_01_7803a855f2.jpg)
Active Standmount Speaker Test
Canton Smart Vento 3 Review
Canton activated the Vento series. The Smart Vento 9 is now followed by the compact 3rd generation.
![Phonar P4 Match Air Phonar P4 Match Air](/fileadmin/_processed_/9/1/csm_sti_23_phonar-p4-match-air_01_3e36272f91.jpg)
Active Floorstanding Speaker Test
Phonar P4 Match Air Review
Phonar’s P4 Match Air is based – elaborately activated – on the passive model P4 Next.
![Piega 501 Piega 501](/fileadmin/_processed_/d/f/csm_sti_23_piega-501_01_4f10e4c8e6.jpg)
Active Floorstanding Speaker Test
Piega 501 Premium Wireless Review
Full Metal Jacket – Piega‘s favorite material aluminum has both acoustical and optical advantages.
![Quadral Aurum Alpha Quadral Aurum Alpha](/fileadmin/_processed_/1/2/csm_sti_23_quadral-aurum-alpha_01_ec3e9c1358.jpg)
Active Floorstanding Speaker Test
Quadral Aurum Alpha Review
Quadral fits 71 kilograms of “Titan”-technology and 700-watts of power into a living room-friendly cabinet.
![Triangle Sensa SN 03A Triangle Sensa SN 03A](/fileadmin/_processed_/f/0/csm_sti_23_triangle_sensa_sn_03a_01_486ff0c90f.jpg)
Active Standmount Speaker Test
Triangle Sensa SN 03A Review
From Triangle in France comes a sympathetically affordable and very thought-through approach.
![AVM R 5.3 AVM R 5.3](/fileadmin/_processed_/f/b/csm_sti_23_avm-r-5-3_01_68d5dbc19e.jpg)
Turntable Test
AVM R 5.3 Review
The German manufacturer AVM has now added two turntables to its product range. They have been developed entirely by AVM themselves. We are testing the…
![DALI Oberon 1 DALI Oberon 1](/fileadmin/_processed_/7/b/csm_sti_23_dali_01_c3fe66e863.jpg)
Standmount Speaker Test
DALI Oberon 1 Review
Even hardcore audiophiles sometimes fall in love with extremely favorable offers. DALI‘s Oberon 1 is an almost unethical bargain for just around 400…
![NAD M10 NAD M10](/fileadmin/_processed_/0/b/csm_sti_23_nad-m10_01_21cf665cb6.jpg)
Integrated Amp Test
NAD M10 Review
The brand new NAD M10 is small and inconspicuous. However, it is anything but a toy and instead full of clever ideas and technology.
![Classics open reel Classics open reel](/fileadmin/_processed_/c/8/csm_sti_23_open-reel_01_01605aa741.jpg)
Classics
Philips N 4522 & Revox A 700 Review
Is reel to reel just the next retro hype or does it have a current raison d‘être? STEREO took a close look at two heroes of old.
Michael Lang
![Gauder Akustik DARC 60 Gauder Akustik DARC 60](/fileadmin/_processed_/8/5/csm_sti_23_gauder_01_e464ed87b1.jpg)
Floorstanding Speaker Test
Gauder Akustik DARC 60 Review
Gauder bridges the gap – In the world of hi-fi, innovations usually emerge with baby steps. However, with their DARC series, Gauder has launched a…
![Focal Stellia Focal Stellia](/fileadmin/_processed_/0/9/csm_sti_23_focal_stellia_01_79c777cd64.jpg)
Headphone Test
Focal Stellia Review
Focal wants to take the lead – also with closed-back headphones. Will the exquisitely crafted „Stellia“ succeed?
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Pre-/Power Amp Combination Test
Luxman CL-38uC & MQ-88uC Review
For many hi-fi fans, the new retro looking Luxman tube-duo is guaranteed to be love at first sight. What about first listen? STEREO is testing whether…
![Dynaudio Evoke 10/30 Dynaudio Evoke 10/30](/fileadmin/_processed_/3/e/csm_Dynaudio_Evoke_01_98c94b3acd.jpg)
Standmount / Floorstanding Speaker Test
Dynaudio Evoke 10 & 30 Review
Straightforwardness and professionalism without fuss have always been the hallmarks of Dynaudio loudspeakers. What about the new „Evoke“ series? We…
![High End 2019 High End 2019](/fileadmin/_processed_/5/3/csm_High-End_01_27132f44a9.jpg)
Report
High End 2019
The High End in Munich was once again a meeting ground for the who is who of the hi-fi world. STEREO has compiled a selection of highlights for you.…
![Thorens TD 202 Thorens TD 202](/fileadmin/_processed_/9/8/csm_Thorens_TD_202_01_48fbd986eb.jpg)
Turntable Test
Thorens TD202 Review
No other brand better represents the sophisticated turntable at an affordable price than Thorens. The new owner wants to continue the great tradition…
![MUSICAL FIDELITY M2SCD & M2SI MUSICAL FIDELITY M2SCD & M2SI](/fileadmin/_processed_/5/4/csm_Musical_Fidelity_M2_01_d101670941.jpg)
Disc Player / Integrated Amp Test
Musical Fidelity M2SCD & M2SI Review
Many believe that prices are skyrocketing wherever you look. However, not so at Musical Fidelity, who are fighting against this allegation even after…
![Cables from Australia Cables from Australia](/fileadmin/_processed_/6/8/csm_KLE_Kabel__01_9770db66af.jpg)
Cable Test
KLEI Cables Review
Recently some cables from Australia reached our office, which reminded us of the Eichmann Bullet Plug. That was no coincidence.
![Clearaudio Innovation Compact & Tonearms Clearaudio Innovation Compact & Tonearms](/fileadmin/_processed_/5/e/csm_Clearaudio_Innovation_Compact_01_2e07b07729.jpg)
Turntable Test
Clearaudio Innovation Compact Review
Tough Choice – or in this case twice the pleasure. STEREO tested the “Clearaudio Innovation Compact” with the radial tonearm “Tracer” as well as the…
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Active Floorstanding Speaker Test
Canton Smart Vento 9 Review
After the melodious appetizer AM5, Canton also activated its successful Vento series. And the Smart Vento 9 has much more to offer than „just“ power…
![Spirits of the deep Spirits of the deep](/fileadmin/_processed_/7/0/csm_subwoofer_aufm_orange_01_c53c6a2d0c.jpg)
Special
Subwoofer Reviews
Subwoofers are mystical creatures and only very few people are aware of their benefits and really explore their possibilities. STEREO put four…