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Rafael Todes

Gifted violinist Rafael is one quarter of the Allegri String Quartet, playing second fiddle. Once a member of the CBSO under Sir Simon Rattle, he now teaches at London’s Junior Royal Academy. A long-time audiophile, he’s still on a quest for the perfect sound.

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Wilson Audio Alexia V Floorstanding Loudspeakers Review

Rafael Todes auditions a superb new floorstanding loudspeaker from one of the biggest high-end names in the business…

Posted in: Applause Awards 2023 Loudspeakers Floor Standing Hi-Fi

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Triangle Magellan Cello 40th Anniversary Review

Rafael Todes listens to a high-end floorstanding speaker oozing with Gallic flair…

Posted in: Applause Awards 2023 Loudspeakers Floor Standing Hi-Fi

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Cambridge Audio AXN10 Network Streaming Player Review

Rafael Todes enjoys this highly capable yet surprisingly affordable network streamer…

Posted in: Applause Awards 2023 Sources Streaming Hi-Fi

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iFi Audio NEO Stream Review

Rafael Todes samples this interesting new compact streaming DAC…

Posted in: Applause Awards 2023 DACs Sources Streaming Hi-Fi

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Bowers & Wilkins 802 D4 Floorstanding Loudspeaker Review

Rafael Todes auditions the latest version of his very own reference floor standing speaker…

Posted in: Applause Awards 2022 Loudspeakers Floor Standing

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Monitor Audio Silver 300 7G Review

Rafael Todes has a fine time with the seventh generation of this classic floorstanding speaker…

Posted in: Applause Awards 2022 Loudspeakers Floor Standing

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McIntosh MA12000 Integrated Amplifier Review

Rafael Todes is moved by the seismic sound of this mammoth integrated amplifier…

Posted in: Amplifiers Integrated Amplifiers Applause Awards 2021 Hi-Fi

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Hegel H390 Integrated Amplifier Review

Rafael Todes samples this svelte looking Scandinavian integrated amplifier…

Posted in: Amplifiers Integrated Amplifiers Applause Awards 2021 Hi-Fi

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Topping L30 Headphone Amplifier Review

Rafael Todes is charmed by this dinky little budget headphone amplifier…

Posted in: Applause Awards 2021 Headphones Headphone Amps

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Benchmark AHB2 Power Amplifier Review

Rafael Todes samples this pro audio power amplifier both in the studio and at home…

Posted in: Amplifiers Power Amplifiers Applause Awards 2021 Hi-Fi