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28 August 2026

Sony – a brand whose true greatness I understood only later

A personal memory of the beginnings in 1991, of a specialised Sony store, and of the time when Sony set the direction in hi-fi and consumer electronics.

27 August 2026

Chord Electronics – When Technology Takes Its Own Path

British Chord Electronics is one of those companies that has created its own technical and sonic philosophy in the world of high-end audio. A look at a brand for which technology is not the goal, but a path to music.

9 August 2026

Audio memories: When we took Czech hi-fi to Warsaw

1999, the Sobieski hotel in Warsaw, and a handful of Czech manufacturers out to show what they could do. A memory of the show after which Czech hi-fi began to be taken seriously.

7 August 2026

My Journey Through the World of High-End: What Is High-End, Really?

After more than thirty years in high-end audio, I am still searching for an answer to a seemingly simple question: what does high-end actually mean? Is it technical perfection, luxury, craftsmanship, or simply a high price?

23 July 2026

The Beginnings of Weber: From a First Store to a Place for Real Listening

The story began with a small SONY specialist store in 1991. Five years later, Weber opened a larger store with a dedicated listening room.

23 June 2026

Before you spend on new hardware: what to improve first

The best upgrade often costs almost nothing. Before you reach for new speakers or an amplifier, run through five things that will do more for your system than you would expect.