STEREO Magazine   Issue 24

  For more than 45 years, STEREO has been the most respected magazine on the European audio scene. With our critical eye, we offer an indispensable guide for readers and dealers who want more than mere brochure information. Our magazine features everything from competent, detailed evaluations of hi-fi and high-end components and accessories, to reports on topics all around the wonderful world of music.

During the process of reviewing, all products have to prove themselves not only in our listening rooms but also in our modern and fully equipped in-house measurement laboratory. Our listening-tests are always conducted by multiple experienced editors in a never changing environment to ensure comparability.

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Features
2 Editor's Lead In
Back To The '70s?
Editorial By Michael Lang

Tube, Transistor, Or Hybrid?
Three amplifiers, all alike in dignity? We take a closer look at some of the finest amps one can get for just below 10,000 Euro.

B&W Formation Duo
A multi-room system from B&W? Wireless and Active? The British delivered an impressive first performance in this new field.

Clearaudio Balance V2
Why compromise? This is a preamp within a preamp, ready to use with either
active speakers, headphones or a power amplifier.

Bluesound Vault 2i
This streaming and ripping device from Bluesound dispels all concerns one may have about "computer controlled" music reproduction. Going digital has never been easier.

HiFiMAN Arya
These boots may be made for walking, but these headphones are not. The Arya is specifically designed for use with stationary equipment.

Monitor Audio Platinum PL 100 II Standmount Speaker
Heart of platinum.
Review By Michael Lang Of STEREO Magazine
Recently we tested the Gold 200 from Monitor Audio. But we wanted more than gold – and ordered the Platinum PL 100 II standmount speaker from the Brit's top series. This compact two-way speaker from England deserves a price for its meticulous attention to detail that we haven't seen anything like in a long time. The Platinum 100 is manufactured neatly and lovingly right down to the last screw.
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Technics SL-1500C
The newest member of the Technics family comes ready to use without the need for a preamp or pickup. Though it remains below the 1000 Euro mark, the SL-1500C inherited some of the best genes from its bigger siblings.

Clean Power
Gone are the days of naturally clean power supplies. But are there any ways to regain clear currents and thus improving the sound of one's system? There are. Plenty.

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