In the land of Homer, where myths were born, a small Greek manufacturer still strives to keep them alive. Stratos Vichos introduces the “Mighty,” a compact 10W Class A valve amplifier that sparked my inspiration like a Greek muse.

We have combined all the audio personalities' interviews in one article, starting with Michael Fremer and Bill Peugh (Wilson Audio). Following them, you may look forward to in-depth conversations with Ricardo Franassovici (Absolute Sounds), Dan D’Agostino (Dan D’Agostino Master Systems), and David Steven (dCS). But that’s not all! Please stay tuned and check back regularly for more interviews and insights.

Hello, Hificlube.net readers. Today, I’m excited to share a very special video we’ve been working on. If you’re a fan of high-fidelity audio, vinyl, or love a good story, you’re in for a treat! Enjoy it as you would an Easter egg.

This continues my analysis of the Eversolo DMP-A10, with the AMP F-10 (€2,599) as its electrical and aesthetic natural extension. This duo is hard to beat for the price, where the DMP-A10 acts as the brain and the F-10 provides the muscle.

By flapping its wings in the Antipodes, Oladra has transformed the audiophile scene on the other side of the globe. Oladra transcends mere engineering—it is pure alchemy.

The new Meze Poet is the latest offering from Meze Audio, a Romanian company renowned for its high-quality headphones.

Astras abound – even Opel has its mundane, four-wheeled version. However, Devialet returns to the Latin root of “star,” invoking ‘ad astra’, the “path to the stars." It’s an ancient human dream: to reach the edges of the Universe. Here, though, the universe is audio, and the Astra emerges as a supernova poised to illuminate the digital firmament.

I recently visited Imacustica-Lisbon to listen to the EVO 300 Hybrid Stereo amplifier, recalling fond memories of my previous experience with the integrated iteration of this amplifier. It is gratifying to see how the past can still be mirrored in the present, creating a bridge that fosters an even more promising sonic future.

In Part 1 of my review of the Eversolo DMP-A10, I’ll focus on its impressive performance and stand-alone features. But this is merely the beginning! Stay tuned for Part 2, where I’ll pair the A10 with the AMP F10 to explore the sound quality of this remarkable duo.

The Palma DHS-1 is an innovative example of high-quality circumaural dynamic headphones, crafted in Spain. Designed to operate in either ‘open’ or ‘closed’ modes, they will set you back €2,195. Fully justified.