If you’re like me, you’ve probably got a box or two of old photos moldering away in a closet somewhere. Unlike the junk you should probably throw away, there are meaningful memories in those photos; special times shared with family and friends. Perhaps you should find a way to easily share and store them digitally? … Read more
Adding a flatbed scanner to your workspace allows you to turn documents, photos, and clippings into digital files, often at the touch of a button. Sometimes these machines can also be used as short-run photocopiers. They usually come with proprietorial software you can load from a disc or download from a website. However, most scanners … Read more
Sometimes we just need something to fuel our jam sessions or to listen to our favorite podcasts, but sometimes it just takes up too much space. This is why I made it my mission to set out and find the best small compact audio receivers currently available. You can see the fruits of my labor … Read more
Denon and Marantz are both HiFi heavyweight brands that hail from Japan. Marantz began its life in 1950’s New York but has now moved its operations to Japan too. Denon is equally as iconic in the stereo industry and you could consider these brands as “sister brands” as they both use the HEOS platform for … Read more
Picking new audio products can be daunting with the costs involved and the huge variety of items available. We have taken two of the big names in HiFi and written a comparison of their AV receivers and stereo systems so you can make an informed choice and find the item that fits your needs. Onkyo … Read more
This integrated amp is a classicly sized wide design with a number of controls on the front of the unit including input selection, volume, bass, treble, balance, speaker selection, cartridge selection, analog mode, and source direct. Having all of these functions available on the front of the unit makes it easy to use and it … Read more
The design of the new Rega Brio seems to be a bit of a throwback to the models of the ’90s with a front panel that is swooped much like those older models were. The front of the unit is simple and has the headphone output, volume knob, the on/off button, and LED markers for … Read more
The Sonos Amp is more suited for use in a custom setup than its predecessors. One reason for this is that it is stackable, meaning that the units can be placed on top of one another with speaker cables running to other places in the house or used with their wifi or ethernet capabilities. The … Read more
This “mini” stereo amplifier is slim and tall making it a perfect fit for your study space without being too intrusive. You could use it standing up or on its side depending on which suits your setup better. The front of the box has two knobs on it. The larger of the two control knobs … Read more
The PM5005 is an attractive unit. The faceplate has a combination of brushed black metal and slick sides on either side of the larger volume and input selection knobs. The front also has control knobs for bass, treble, and balance alongside switches for loudness, speaker selection, and source direct mode. The unit is a reasonably … Read more