Perlisten Audio R-Series 5.2 Channel Home Theater System Preview

Carlo Lo RasoApril 18, 2022

Perlisten Audio pulled off a full-frontal assault on the Hi-Fi world last year with their S-series line of loudspeakers and D-series...

Product Previews

Sumiko Celebration 40 Phono Cartridge Review

Carlo Lo RasoApril 13, 2022

To celebrate their 40th anniversary, Sumiko brings us the latest addition to its Reference line of phono cartridges, the aptly named...

Turntable Accessories

IsoAcoustics Gaia II Loudspeaker Isolators

Carlo Lo RasoMarch 23, 2022

If your loudspeakers live their lives on some sort of hard flooring surface, then these IsoAcoustics Gaia II isolators may be a worthwhile tweak to help get your speakers to put their best foot forward.

Blogs & Little Things

Sumiko Celebration 40 Phono Cartridge Preview

Carlo Lo RasoMarch 22, 2022

As the name implies, the Sumiko Celebration 40 has been made to commemorate the company's 40th anniversary in phono cartridge making. For...

Product Previews

Valencia Home Theater Seating Oslo XL Recliner Review

Carlo Lo RasoMarch 14, 2022

While Valencia Home Theater Seating makes a variety of high-quality home theater chairs and ensemble units, I found that their Oslo XL recliner was perfectly su...

Stands/Racks/Furniture/Room Treatment

Paradigm Founder 120H Loudspeaker Review

Carlo Lo RasoMarch 2, 2022

Do you covet the Paradigm Persona loudspeakers but don’t quite have the pocketbook for them? Scott Bagby and the rest of the Paradigm team offer you something a little more down-to-earth for your consideration. Hint, it starts with the name “Founder.”

Floor Standing Speakers

Paradigm Founder 120H Loudspeaker Preview

Carlo Lo RasoFebruary 18, 2022

As an outsider looking in, the new Paradigm Founder line of loudspeakers seems to take some of the magic of the no-holds-barred Persona Series and melds it with a more straightforward, purposeful aesthetic and design focus, reminiscent of the company’s earlier days.

Product Previews

Announcing the SECRETS Recommended A/V Gear

Carlo Lo RasoJanuary 25, 2022

So, we’re making a list…and yes, we’ve checked it more than twice! Welcome to the new year folks.

OpEd

A Video Review of the Auralic Aries G2.1 Wireless Streaming Transporter

Carlo Lo RasoJanuary 10, 2022

Today I’m bringing you my assessment of the Auralic Aries G2.1 Wireless Streaming Transporter, via the magic of video.

Media Streamer

Bryston BP2-20 MM/MC Phono Preamp Review

Carlo Lo RasoDecember 1, 2021

Bryston’s deceptively simple yet potent little phono preamp has but one purpose, to translate the music from your record collection as...

Turntable Accessories

HIFIMAN HE400se Planar Magnetic Headphone Review

Carlo Lo RasoOctober 27, 2021

HIFIMAN has had a few different HE400 model headphones in their lineup for quite some time now. Each has been at a slightly different price point but not higher than $499.00 placing the 400 series at the more approachable end of the scale.

Headphone and Earphone Reviews

Sonus faber Factory Tour 2021

Carlo Lo RasoOctober 22, 2021

It’s not every day when a premier audio brand such as Sonus faber decides to invite you, as part of a select group of audio “journos” to visit their design and manufacturing operations.

Tours, Interviews and Book Reviews

HIFIMAN HE400se Planar Magnetic Headphone Preview

Carlo Lo RasoOctober 13, 2021

HIFIMAN has had a few different HE400 model headphones in their lineup for quite some time now.

Product Previews

AudioControl RS1000 Mono Constant Power Subwoofer Amplifier Review

Carlo Lo RasoOctober 6, 2021

If you are looking for a power amplifier that is particularly geared to work with a passive subwoofer (or two), AudioControl has a rather smart and potent solution that is very much worth your attention.

Power Amplifiers

“A Boy Named Sue” Cartoon by Carlo Lo Raso

Carlo Lo RasoSeptember 23, 2021

A Boy Named Sue, a digital illustration by Carlo Lo Raso

SECRETS Gallery