Audio Reviews - Rutherford Audio

Solo Mono Cartridge HiFi Choice 2026

by: Neville Roberts

September 4, 2026

I have an enormous amount of fun re-discovering my old mono record collection with the Solo. It is amazing just how much information is stored within the depths of an LP.

Merlin NEO & TA-500 NEO Review from HiFi Pig

by: HiFi Pig

August 17, 2026

With all this in mind, I’m giving the Merlin NEO a high five-heart award as I think it offers an excellent sonic presentation allied with pared-back but quite striking looks.

TAD A1000 Integrated Amplifier Review

by: Graig Neville

July 25, 2026

Its defining qualities are exceptional control over the loudspeaker, convincing dynamic fidelity, rhythmic precision, and an ability to preserve the individuality of instruments without drawing attention to the amplifier.

REV-STYLUS 01 Recommended by Hi-Fi Choice

by: HiFi Choice

July 24, 2026

The music sounds more real and refined - it is as though a veil has been removed from in front of the performance. In summary, this cleaning kit is certainly the best I have come across.

Vertere Phono-1 LX review

by: Ketan Bharadia

July 15, 2026

The Phono-1 LX may look much the same as its Award-winning predecessor, but it has taken a notable step forward in performance. It is more expressive and pulls us into the music with even greater ease.

TAD ME1TX Loudspeakers: A Floorstander Masquerading as a Bookshelf?

by: Graig Neville

July 14, 2026

My time with the ME1TX was nothing short of sublime. Over the years I’ve had the privilege of living with and reviewing some truly exceptional loudspeakers. Most earn my admiration.

Entry Level Into Mastery

by: Matthias Boede

June 24, 2026

Who would have thought it? The Merlin NEO proves to be an analog wizard.

Gold Note’s DS-5.2 streaming DAC isn’t made in China

by: John Darko

June 1, 2026

Italy’s Gold Note has a new streaming DAC on the books. The DS-5.2 is the digital source that opens the Tuscan company’s freshly minted Series 5.2, and it reportedly borrows directly from the DS-10 EVO that sits above it.

Luna DC Power Supply & Solo MC

by: Ear

March 12, 2026

The Luna dedicated Linear DC supply has been developed to ensure that all DG models — DG-1, DG-1S and DG-X — as well as the Tempo motor drive operate at their absolute optimum. The result is breathtaking performance, with enhanced dynamics, greater clarity and a more tangible sense of presence.

PSU-10 & DS-10 EVO Review

by: Jeff Day

February 27, 2026

What the Gold Note DS-10 EVO DAC with PSU-10 EVO power supply does do is broaden my musical horizons by letting me explore and listen to an almost unlimited amount of albums with a Qobuz subscription, way more so than I can with CDs or LPs.

Acoustic Signature TA-10000 Neo Tonearm

by: Jonathan Valin

January 23, 2026

The TA-10000 hasn’t just been sonically improved over its sibling; it has also been functionally improved.

One deck, infinite journeys: Vertere DG X

by: What HiFI?

January 21, 2026

Winning one What Hi-Fi? Award is a great achievement. But winning six consecutively? That’s almost unprecedented.

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