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Chris Frankland

One of StereoNET’s most experienced reviewers, Chris has written for a multitude of hi-fi magazines, from Hi-Fi Answers and Hi-Fi Sound, to The Flat Response and Hi-Fi Review. A regular concert-goer, his quest continues to find hi-fi that gets as close as possible to conveying the raw emotion of live music.

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Gold Note PH-5/PSU-5 Phono Stage Review

Chris Frankland auditions this popular phono stage and matching power supply…

Posted in: Hi-Fi Amplifiers Phono Preamplifiers Applause Awards 2024

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AURALiC Altair G2.2 Streaming DAC Preamp Review

Chris Frankland tries out the new and improved version of one the best mid-price streamers around right now…

Posted in: Hi-Fi Amplifiers Preamplifiers DACs Sources Streaming Applause Awards 2024

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WiiM Ultra Streaming Pre-Amp Review

Chris Frankland is beguiled by the network music-playing skills of this little box of hi-fi tricks…

Posted in: Hi-Fi Amplifiers Preamplifiers DACs Sources Streaming Applause Awards 2024

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Pro-Ject EVO AS/ AS Premium Tonearms Review

Chris Frankland auditions two new mid-price tonearms from this famous specialist turntable brand…

Posted in: Hi-Fi Applause Awards 2024 Turntables Tonearms

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Manley Labs Oasis Phono Stage Review

Chris Frankland auditions an excellent tube phono preamp from an iconic brand…

Posted in: Hi-Fi Amplifiers Phono Preamplifiers Applause Awards 2024

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Perlisten Audio S5m Loudspeaker Review

Chris Frankland auditions this large and highly-capable standmounting speaker…

Posted in: Hi-Fi Loudspeakers Bookshelf / Standmount Applause Awards 2024

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Tannoy Stirling III LZ Special Edition Loudspeaker Review

Chris Frankland gets into the groove with this cleverly engineered, exciting-sounding floorstander…

Posted in: Hi-Fi Loudspeakers Floor Standing Applause Awards 2024

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Chord Electronics Ultima Integrated Amplifier Review

Chris Frankland auditions this very high-achieving, premium-priced powerhouse…

Posted in: Hi-Fi Amplifiers Integrated Amplifiers Applause Awards 2024

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Manley Labs Jumbo Shrimp Pre & Mahi Power Amplifier Review

Chris Frankland feasts on this exquisite-sounding tube preamp and monoblock power amplifier combination…

Posted in: Hi-Fi Amplifiers Power Amplifiers Preamplifiers

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Musical Fidelity Nu-Vista 800.2 Integrated Amplifier Review

Chris Frankland auditions this imposing new high-end hybrid amplifier and gets a very nice surprise.

Posted in: Hi-Fi Amplifiers Integrated Amplifiers Applause Awards 2023

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Synthesis A50 Taurus Integrated Amplifier Review

Chris Frankland auditions this charmingly styled, seductive sounding Italian valve amplifier…

Posted in: Hi-Fi Amplifiers Integrated Amplifiers Applause Awards 2023

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Hana Umami Blue MC Cartridge Review

Chris Frankland gets into the groove with this seductive-sounding, premium-priced moving coil cartridge…

Posted in: Hi-Fi Applause Awards 2023 Turntables Phono Cartridges