Ken Kessler

Audiophile Digital
Audiophile: Digital, January 2023
Ken Kessler  |  Jan 27, 2023  |  0 comments
This month, we review: Eric Clapton, Dillard & Clark, Rosa King and Earl's Closet.
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From the VaultPre/Power Amplifiers
Halcro dm58 monoblock
Ken Kessler  |  Jan 06, 2023  |  Published: Apr 01, 2002  |  0 comments
hfnvintageHere's an amplifier that doesn't just look different, it's different through and through. Ken Kessler hears a potent powerhouse from Down Under

There are two piles of magazines, some 150cm tall, sitting in my lounge. They consist mainly of hi-fi titles that I can't read until they're 'out of date'. Why? Because I don't want to be influenced by the reviews, and I don't always know whether or not I'll be reviewing a component I've just seen slammed or praised. Thus it was that I tried to avoid whispers about the Halcro amplifiers from Australia. Even so, I kept hearing about these 'amazing amps' from all and sundry.

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Audiophile Vinyl
Audiophile: Vinyl, December 2022
Ken Kessler  |  Dec 29, 2022  |  0 comments
This month we review: Joni Mitchell, Al Di Meola, John Mclaughlin, Paco De Lucia, Donald Fagen and The Young Rascals.
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Audiophile Digital
Audiophile: Digital, December 2022
Ken Kessler  |  Dec 29, 2022  |  0 comments
This month, we review: The Beatles, Keith Richards, The Rolling Stones and Audiophile Masters Vols III/IV/V/VI.
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Audiophile Vinyl
Audiophile: Vinyl, November 2022
Ken Kessler  |  Nov 29, 2022  |  0 comments
This month we review: Eric Clapton, Ry Cooder, The Jazz Passengers and Richard Thompson.
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Audiophile Digital
Audiophile: Digital, November 2022
Ken Kessler  |  Nov 29, 2022  |  0 comments
This month, we review: Steeleye Span, Clandestine Amigo, The Police and Mary Wilson.
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Audiophile Vinyl
Audiophile: Vinyl, October 2022
Ken Kessler  |  Oct 31, 2022  |  0 comments
This month we review: Mose Allison, Ornette Coleman, Electric Light Orchestra and Madness.
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Audiophile Digital
Audiophile: Digital, October 2022
Ken Kessler  |  Oct 31, 2022  |  0 comments
This month, we review: Judee Sill, Augustus, Eddie Piller Presents British Mod Sounds and A Summer Of Soul.
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Pre/Power AmplifiersVintage
Two Tube Winners
Ken Kessler  |  Oct 25, 2022  |  Published: Jun 01, 1993  |  0 comments
hfnvintageAn old circuit with a modern look versus a new design with retro styling as Ken Kessler hears valve amps from Papworth and Sonic Frontiers

Contrary to the practices of most specialist companies, some still believe that small is beautiful. Despite the continuing displays of excess from across the Pond, enough manufacturers realise that the only way to get quality sound into certain homes is to 'down-size'.

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Audiophile Vinyl
Audiophile: Vinyl, September 2022
Ken Kessler  |  Sep 27, 2022  |  0 comments
This month we review: Carole King, Andy Bey, Jamiroquai and John McLaughlin.
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