7+ hour, 45+ min ago   (295+ words) by John Darko January 14, 2026, 18:02 NAD has announced two new integrated amplifiers that lean hard into the nostalgia of its late-1970s 3030. The C 3030 and streaming-equipped C 3030 S follow the design language established by 2023s C 3050, bringing VU meters, black faceplates, and classic…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago   (243+ words) by John Darko December 10, 2025, 12:00 QUAD has announced the 3CDT, a dedicated CD transport designed to partner with its recently launched QUAD 3 integrated amplifier. The new tray-loading transport (not a slot-loader) maintains the 3 Series" retro styling. The 3CDT shares the QUAD 3 amplifier"s…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (237+ words) by John Darko October 29, 2025, 09:30 I love this hobby. Actually, for me, it's far more than a hobby. Good sound is as necessary as food or exercise. But let's be honest: normal people roll their eyes when I start talking about…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (69+ words) by John Darko August 19, 2025, 10:54 Pro-Ject has announced two new tube-loaded phono stages for the entry level. phono stagepro-jectTube Box ETube Box S3B John currently lives in Berlin where he creates videos and podcasts for Darko.Audio. He has previously contributed to…...

6+ mon, 2+ week ago   (198+ words) by John Darko June 27, 2025, 14:47 This week brings news of a company rebrand (read: a new logo that drops the "audio) and the EVO 150 SE, which comes in the same 12" x 12" shoebox enclosure, features the same swappable side panels, the same…...