Editor’s brief: South Korean hifi stalwart Astell&Kern announces the successor to its SR25 MKII, with the A&norma SR35 media player. The device is the first to feature the brand’s own new generation AMP technology and an interchangeable Quad DAC Mode, fronted with a brand-new user interface. Read more below. EditorMicrowire.news (aka microwire.info) is a content […]
Fancy a copper version of the Astell&Kern SP3000? Now you can
Editor’s brief: For those who love an Asian take on top-notch music players, the Astell&Kern brand probably comes to mind. With the SP3000 flagship range from this South Korean vendor, a unique rendition in copper is now in the market, the SP3000 Copper. There is something almost nostalgic with anything copper, unlike steel, aluminium, or […]
Cinema: Ragtag teenage crew made good with dodgeball
Editor’s brief: The story is set in Hongkong, although the story and cinematography makes me think of Japanese motivational dramas, down to the slightly comedic acting and styling. No matter, as the story is a heartwarming tale of some teenagers who found solace through a dedicated social worker and a down-and-out instructor. The ending is […]
Cinema: If gourmet cuisine can be this harsh, it may be The Menu
Editor’s brief: To many of us, gourmet cuisine is one where we may feel underdressed when we enter the establishment, and there are words on the menu that we squint and make no sense of them as they are foreign. And yet, the unattainable is often the most seductive, and we squeeze our cents out […]
Cinema: Quirky and lighthearted sequel to Enola Holmes
Editor’s brief: Although the classical canon of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle did not feature a younger sibling, this film depiction of a smart and quirky Enola is a refreshing take on the classical canon. This sequel, Enola Holmes 2, did not disappoint as a lighthearted weekend movie. The characters of Holmes and […]
Audeze to showcase Maxwell wireless gaming headset at CanJam Singapore 2023
Editor’s brief: On the heated trails of Mobius and Penrose, Audeze brings the latest Maxwell wireless gaming headset to the game. And the game of gaming headsets is white hot, with competition from every conceivable contender. The Audeze Maxwell is musculine in looks, with good solid battery playtime, and compatible with all your favorite consoles […]