In the interest of full disclosure, I reviewed the Aavik U-280 integrated amplifier and DAC ($18,000 USD) in a full Audio Group Denmark system that included the Aavik S-280 streamer ($12,000), the Ansuz Mainz8 D-TC3 […]
Part-Time Audiophile will begin with the Audio Group Denmark (Ansuz, Aavik and Borresen) reviews this weekend with Marc Phillips’ review of the Aavik U-280 integrated amplifier/DAC. We are also in the process of reviewing the […]
Last year it was Phono Preamplifier Central over here, with me being spoiled with one product after another while testing out the Brinkmann Taurus turntable. While I never quite picked a favorite—there were far too […]
Alright, drum roll. Here comes my favorite sounding room of the entire International Sound & Sight Exhibition in Singapore. The Børresen Acoustics loudspeakers, powered by Aavik electronics and Ansuz switch and Ansuz cables. Before we […]
If you’ve followed Marc Phillips’ adventures in Denmark, specifically his visit to Audio Group Denmark where they make Børresen speakers, Aavik amplification and Ansuz cables and accessories, you’ll know they are at the forefront of […]
When I went to Denmark last August, I was able to see and hear the new Aavik 880 amplification line. The 880 line is different from the other the other Aavik lines in many ways–most […]
If you have some time to spare, go visit Sonner Audio’s Gunawan Surya at a high-end audio show armed with a modicum of music knowledge. It’ll be a highlight of your show. Every time I […]
My trip to Denmark in late August was all the result of a simple question—what is Audio Group Denmark doing that other high-end audio manufacturers aren’t? That question was originally formed, of course, in response […]
It seems a little quiet around here for the past few days. In reality, we have two big things going on–Eric Franklin Shook and crew are covering Audio Advice Live in Raleigh, North Carolina, and […]
The High End by Oz room at the 2022 Pacific Audio Fest was the very last room I visited before I hopped in my car and drove home. (With a pair of speakers, a two […]
When I first heard the diminutive Borresen M1 loudspeaker at High End 2022 in Munich last May, I almost had an existential crisis. As a fan of two-way monitors, I’ve never heard anything quite like […]
Dave McNair has his Listenable/Analytical Matrix he uses for reviews, which makes me think I should develop some sort of matrix for the relationship between the size of a monitor and its ability to sound […]
Borresen launches a new speaker with a special use for silver, Thrax slaps us across the face with three new serious pieces of electronics, Vitus Audio says “Hey, can I play?“, Ansuz Acoustics places a […]
DENVER (PTA) — Gated Hi-Fi Distribution was showing with a world premier loudspeaker at the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest of 2019. Along with a stable of products from Kudos Audio, Naim Audio, Børresen Acoustics, Aavik […]
The 2019 High End Munich show went as expected and that translates into many big and interesting rooms, lots of new proposals coming from some 500+ manufacturers along with beer and pork-knuckles a go go. […]
Michael Børresen has been hitting strikes for a few years now though you might not be completely aware of his work, it was mostly done under the Raidho brand. And Aavik electronics. And Ansuz cables. […]
Let’s face it. You need to read all the Best of Show articles to get a real sense of AXPONA. The reason is that AXPONA has become a HUGE show. Mere mortals cannot cover the […]
I’ve been telling folks for about 12 months what an excellent emerging brand Børresen is. At AXPONA we were finally able to hear the flagship speaker, the Borresen 05. It was worth the wait. Michael […]
Wow. What a great beginning for a much-needed, in my opinion, regional Florida-based show. The weather was great, the sound was great, the people were great, the food and drinks were great. Tampa in February? […]
Photography by Paul Elliott I have completely bought into the music reproduction industry ever since I heard the difference between lamp cord as speaker wire and Monster brand wire oh so many years ago. Yes, […]
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