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In-akustic’s cables always come with a big ‘Plus’ in performance and build quality, as Hi Fi Plus editor Alan Sircom discovers in issue 252. His factory tour concludes: “In-akustik’s cables are more than off-the-shelf designs, and the care and attention they show to their cables shine through in everything they make.” Full report HERE Brand HERE

When it comes to cable transparency, In-akustik sets a very high bar with innovative design, meticulous engineering and dedication, as explored in this excellent factory tour from Fidelity magazine… Tour HERE Range HERE  

Expect ‘nape-tingling’ experiences from Opera’s Prima V2 stand-mounts says David Vivian at the-ear.net. “Serious hi-fi speakers usually fly or dive according to a sensitive balance of attributes, and this is where the Prima V2 is nothing short of masterful. Voices sound palpably authentic, textures rendered with convincing body and presence (with) tonal beauty, natural vocal reproduction, expansive imaging and effortless musical flow. At the price, it doesn’t get much better than that.” REVIEW HERE PRODUCT

The idea of adding a subwoofer to music systems is gaining traction, especially when it comes with size-defying bass and control, as Mark Craven confirms in July’s Hi Fi Choice. He says: “Used in 2.1-channel setups, the compact Perlisten is brilliant at filling in the low octaves, but even more deep-reaching towers enjoy greater bass slam and control…The R8s latches onto every bass element, delivering them with speed, attack and definition scoring brownie points right

Opera’s Mezza V2 speakers major on speed, tonality and vocal transparency as Martin Virgo discovers for audiograde.uk. It’s “what these speakers do with voices, which I love whatever the genre”. This is a speaker “that I could listen to for many hours, and I’m sure many readers will too. A night at the Opera? I had quite a few, and enjoyed every one.” PRODUCT HERE REVIEW HERE