Author: Norm Luttbeg

High Fidelity Cables Pro Helix AC Power Supply

by Norm Luttbeg | September 7, 2019

  Rick Schultz, chief designer and owner of High Fidelity Cable, has a major line of cables that make use of many properties of rare earth... [READ MORE]: High Fidelity Cables Pro Helix AC Power Supply/

Avari DSD DAC and Analogue Music Server

by Norm Luttbeg | April 18, 2017

  The Avari DSD DAC is designed by Archiving Vinyl with the assistance of Avari and is distributed by Archiving Vinyl. This all FET Class A... [READ MORE]: Avari DSD DAC and Analogue Music Server/

H-CAT DF100 MK IV and High Fidelity Pro cables: A follow-up

by Norm Luttbeg | February 13, 2017

  This is a review of two upgrades that really, at least in my system, define better audio, namely great transparency, detail and overall... [READ MORE]: H-CAT DF100 MK IV and High Fidelity Pro cables: A follow-up/

Star Sound Technologies Platter Ground

by Norm Luttbeg | July 6, 2016

  Star Sound Technologies continues their innovations. This one surprised me. It is to be put on your records in the center. It is what they... [READ MORE]: Star Sound Technologies Platter Ground/

High Fidelity Cables “Pro” Series Interconnects

by Norm Luttbeg | June 3, 2016

    I have already done reviews of the HFC CT-1s as compared with their second series of cables, the Enhanced cables. Later I evaluated... [READ MORE]: High Fidelity Cables “Pro” Series Interconnects/

HCAT Model DF-100.2 X10 Mk III Stereo Amplifier

by Norm Luttbeg | January 25, 2016

      Recently I exclaimed over the new X-10 components from North American Products, I still do, but their new amp just far exceeds... [READ MORE]: HCAT Model DF-100.2 X10 Mk III Stereo Amplifier/

H-Cat P-12 X10 Doppler-Free Line Stage and DF-100.2 X10 Stereo Amplifier

by Norm Luttbeg | September 7, 2015

        Many years ago, I touted a new preamp by a man I first met long ago at a Chicago CES Show. I found it exceptional (as... [READ MORE]: H-Cat P-12 X10 Doppler-Free Line Stage and DF-100.2 X10 Stereo Amplifier/

Exemplar Audio eXeption Interconnects

by Norm Luttbeg | July 13, 2015

    It is with some satisfaction that I can say that the Exemplar Audio eXeption interconnects  ($349/meter RCA, $399/meter XLR) are... [READ MORE]: Exemplar Audio eXeption Interconnects/

Sistrum Rhythm Platforms by Star Sound

by Norm Luttbeg | June 3, 2015

      One and Four Shelves I have had many experiences with improvements in sound quality since I abandoned building cabinets and... [READ MORE]: Sistrum Rhythm Platforms by Star Sound/

Tripoint Thor SE Grounding Cable

by Norm Luttbeg | April 10, 2015

  Perhaps some readers were surprised that I nominated the Tripoint Thor SE grounding cables as one of my “Most Wanted Components,”... [READ MORE]: Tripoint Thor SE Grounding Cable/