The Acoustic Energy AE320² is a powerful three-way loudspeaker delivering deep bass, natural midrange and a relaxed treble, bringing Corinium-derived engineering to a more accessible price point.
Equipment Specifications & Review Summary
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Product Name:
Acoustic Energy AE320² Loudspeakers
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Type:
3-Way Slim-Line Floorstanding Loudspeaker
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Key Features:
Dual 140mm woofers, 120mm midrange driver, 29mm soft-dome tweeter
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Verdict:
Powerful, weighty and natural presentation with deep bass and accessible pricing.
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Tannoyista Rating:
4.0 / 5
Reviewed by Josie Willow-Hecate Lewis for Tannoyista • 26 May 2026
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The Entreq Magneus Supreme is a semi-passive electromagnetic field transformer designed to calm the EM environment around your power and speaker cables, restoring clarity, space, and emotional impact to your system.
Equipment Specifications & Review Summary
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Product Name:
Entreq Magneus Supreme
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Type:
Semi-Passive Electromagnetic Field Transformer
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Key Features:
Eight vertically-orientated field-transforming elements, passive electromagnetic chamber, cable threading design for power and speaker cables
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Verdict:
A highly effective refinement device that reduces electromagnetic turbulence, improves clarity, expands soundstage depth and enhances musical engagement.
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Tannoyista Rating:
4.8 / 5
Reviewed by Josie Willow-Hecate Lewis for Tannoyista • 5 February 2026
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The Acoustic Energy AE509 are high-performance floorstanding loudspeakers that combine speed, clarity and tonal precision with impressive bass control and a refined, open treble presentation.
Equipment Specifications & Review Summary
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Product Name:
Acoustic Energy AE509 Loudspeakers
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Type:
3-Way Floorstanding Loudspeaker
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Key Features:
Carbon fibre drivers, high-rigidity cabinet design, refined crossover network, extended bass loading system
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Verdict:
Fast, detailed and highly engaging loudspeaker with excellent timing, bass control and tonal neutrality.
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Tannoyista Rating:
4.5 / 5.0
Reviewed by Josie Willow-Hecate Lewis for Tannoyista • 5 June 2025
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The Entreq Protectus MaxMix T2 Kit is a grounding and vibration-control system designed to reduce noise, improve clarity and enhance musical flow throughout a high-end audio system.
Equipment Specifications & Review Summary
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Product Name:
Entreq Protectus MaxMix T2 Kit
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Type:
Grounding and Resonance-Control Accessory System
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Key Features:
Ground box technology, vibration control, system-wide noise reduction and enhanced signal grounding
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Verdict:
A highly effective upgrade that lowers perceived noise, improves musical coherence and reveals greater low-level detail.
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Tannoyista Rating:
4.5 / 5
Reviewed by Josie Willow-Hecate Lewis for Tannoyista • 7 November 2024
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The Ultrafide U4PRE is a high-performance preamplifier designed to deliver exceptional transparency, dynamic control and ultra-low noise, forming the control centre of Ultrafide’s reference amplification system.
Equipment Specifications & Review Summary
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Product Name:
Ultrafide U4PRE Preamplifier Combo
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Type:
Reference Stereo Preamplifier System
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Key Features:
Ultra-low noise architecture, precision volume control, modular design, high-current signal integrity
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Verdict:
Exceptionally transparent and controlled preamplifier delivering reference-level clarity and dynamic authority.
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Tannoyista Rating:
4.6 / 5
Reviewed by Josie Willow-Hecate Lewis for Tannoyista • 31 July 2024
© Tannoyista. Original independent review based on firsthand real-world listening evaluation.
The Weiss DAC 204 is a high-performance compact digital-to-analogue converter offering exceptional transparency, precision and timing accuracy, bringing professional studio-grade conversion into a domestic hi-fi context.
Equipment Specifications & Review Summary
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Product Name:
Weiss DAC 204 Digital-to-Analogue Converter
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Type:
High-Performance Compact DAC
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Key Features:
High-resolution digital decoding, precision clocking architecture, multiple digital inputs, studio-derived signal processing
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Verdict:
Exceptionally transparent and precise DAC with outstanding clarity, timing stability and low-level detail retrieval.
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Tannoyista Rating:
4.5 / 5
Reviewed by Josie Willow-Hecate Lewis for Tannoyista • 24 June 2024
© Tannoyista. Original independent review based on firsthand real-world listening evaluation.
The Degritter Mark II is a fully automatic ultrasonic record cleaning machine that combines precision engineering, improved drying performance, and refined filtration to deliver quieter backgrounds and more consistent vinyl playback results.
Equipment Specifications & Review Summary
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Product Name:
Degritter Mark II Ultrasonic Record Cleaning Machine
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Type:
Automatic Ultrasonic Vinyl Record Cleaner
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Key Features:
Ultrasonic cleaning system, improved drying cycle, advanced water filtration, user-friendly automatic operation
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Verdict:
A refined and highly effective ultrasonic cleaning system that delivers consistently cleaner playback with reduced surface noise and improved clarity.
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Tannoyista Rating:
4.8 / 5.0
Reviewed by Josie Willow-Hecate Lewis for Tannoyista • 19 June 2024
© Tannoyista. Original independent review based on firsthand real-world listening evaluation.
© Tannoyista. Original independent review based on firsthand real-world listening evaluation.
The Ranvoice RV1020 Valve Preamplifier is a budget-oriented tube preamp offering a warm tonal character and vintage styling, but with limitations in transparency, control and overall refinement compared to higher-end alternatives.
Equipment Specifications & Review Summary
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Product Name:
Ranvoice RV1020 Valve Preamplifier
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Type:
Valve / Tube Stereo Preamplifier
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Key Features:
Multi-valve gain stage, analogue volume control, classic tube topology design
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Verdict:
Characterful and warm presentation, but lacking in resolution, control and transparency versus modern rivals.
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Tannoyista Rating:
2.5 / 5
Reviewed by Josie Willow-Hecate Lewis for Tannoyista • 18 June 2024
© Tannoyista. Original independent review based on firsthand real-world listening evaluation.
The Croft Vitale Preamplifier is a minimalist valve preamp delivering classic British tube warmth, strong midrange presence and musical flow, paired with a simple signal path that prioritises tone over technical precision.
Equipment Specifications & Review Summary
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Product Name:
Croft Vitale Preamplifier
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Type:
Valve / Tube Line Preamplifier
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Key Features:
Minimal circuit design, valve gain stage, passive-style signal path philosophy
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Verdict:
Musical and engaging with excellent tonal richness, but limited transparency and control compared with modern high-end designs.
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Tannoyista Rating:
4.5 / 5
Reviewed by Josie Willow-Hecate Lewis for Tannoyista • 13 April 2024
© Tannoyista. Original independent review based on firsthand real-world listening evaluation.
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