I’ve often thought that Red Wine Audio components look particularly outstanding when travelling in pairs. Earlier this year I enjoyed the Signature 15 partnered with the Ginevra phono stage. The two together cut quite the aesthetic (and sonic) stride. Head RWA Chef Vinnie Rossi has now upped the ante with Renaissance Editions of (nearly) his entire range: new looks, internal

Private audio heads have gone gaga for iRiver’s Astell & Kern AK100 portable audio player since its release in October. The specifications alone tell you why: 32GB of internal memory dual MicroSDHC port capable to expand the total amount of internal memory of the Astell & Kern AK100 up to 96GB. Compatible with 24bit/192kHZ FLAC & WAV, APE/MP3/WMA/OGG Wolfson WM8740

You know what I like? Surprises. Vinnie Rossi of Red Wine Audio had packed an unannounced gift into the box of the (recently reviewed) Signature 15 (AU$1500)…which I didn’t notice until I began to repack the amplifier for its return trip to the Connecticut. What was it? A second tube for rolling into the little 15 watter. But let me

October 2011, Rocky Mountain Audio Festival. Red Wine Audio’s Vinnie Rossi is showcasing his new budget integrated. US$1500. Firmly priced for tough times. Would there be a catch? Kinda. 15 watts per side is where it tops out. Maggie rock n rollers have nothing to see here. High efficiency speaker sorts should prick up their ears. Owners of Zu, Hoyt-Bedford,

The Victorian arm of Audio Addiction (run by James Hornby) will host an informal open day this coming April. It’s an opportunity for interested parties to hear products from WLM, Red Wine Audio, Trafomatic and Hoyt Bedford; what Audio Addiction refer to as ‘emotionally involving audio’. “Both James and I get no greater joy than selling a piece of hi-fi

I can’t imagine too many exhibitors being 100% happy with their room size (and the resulting sound).  Like most (all?!) hifi shows, RMAF is just a glorified show n tell – a fun one – and not necessarily a definitive representation of the capability of the gear at hand. Red Wine Audio’s Vinnie Rossi came prepared – he brought loudspeakers

Vinnie Rossi has been a busy chap of late. Not only has he overhauled the Red Wine Audio website, but he’s posted fresh details of his new DAC. The Isabellina Pro houses TWO DAC CHIPS on one board – one optimised for high-resolution playback, the other optimised for Red Book playback. The user can toggle between the two with the

I want to identify a common complaint amongst computer audiophiles: DAC anxiety.  Some of us try them “all” and get nowhere, never satisfied (few DACs I’ve heard approach the “rightness” of a Rega Saturn or an older Marantz CD player).  Some of us freeze in the face of the bewildering number (and types) of DACs on offer.  Some of us

In William Styron’s 1979 novel Sophie’s Choice, the protagonist is forced to choose which of her two daughters must be surrendered to the Nazis and which one should live. An horrific tale which – when adapted for the big screen in 1982 – saw Meryl Streep pick up the Best Actress Oscar gong. Her portrayal of being forced to make

Red Wine Audio, manufacturer of battery-powered purist hi-fi products, unveils the LFP-V Edition for all Red Wine Audio components. Featuring a new vacuum tube-stage and premium LiFePO4 (LFP) battery technology, the LFP-V Edition delivers a more lifelike musical presentation and has five times the battery cycle life compared to sealed lead-acid (SLA) batteries. The LFP-V Edition comes standard on all