“…Bard is a beautifully simple solution that will stay true to your tunes."
Stuff.tv December 2007 HOT BUY, FIVE STAR
“…That amp’s tiny, like a power supply:how’s it sound so impressive?”
What Hi Fi November 2007
“…Fire that turntable up, let it play through the Sonneteer, have a seat and enjoy it as you probably never did before."
Albert Simon, UHF Magazine No.43, February 2007
[Click to read review here].
“…The Sonneteer Sedley USB is an excellent phono preamp, and its flexibility will allow it to adapt to any cartridge you own or may buy."
UHF Magazine No.43, February 2007
[Click to read review here].
“… the BardThree has a lively and highly resolved midrange, with dynamics and resolution to match..".."High frequencies are clear and detailed.."..."in fact, it comfortably compares with a variety of integrated amps and receivers in its price range."
The Absolute Sound, December 2006
“… the BardUSB is where the system really shines." and on the BardOne:"..vintage British BBC sound.".."..a highly musical experience."
The Absolute Sound, December 2006
“… The BardOne system sounds very good".."dynamic and wide band.”" it is especially great with satellite radio.".."Cool stuff."
Stereophile, November 2006
“… takes a matter of seconds to set up, and the sound quality is top notch.”
The Mail on Sunday Live Night&Day November 2005
“The simplest wire-free music system ever … the Bardthree delivers uncompressed music and the results do impress. ... simple to use; sounds great …. you’ll be astounded.”
What Hi Fi? Awards 2005
“Bard is a stroke of genius”
What Hi Fi? September 2005.
“Excellent performance with good levels of detail and base, and top-end clarity …”
MP3 Ultimate Guide - What Hi Fi? Summer 2005.
“The BardUSB is a great idea, its combination of style, simplicity of use and performance setting it apart from others.”
MP3 Ultimate Guide - What Hi Fi? Summer 2005
“Simple but highly effective …… the quality is excellent “ ….“The Bard Audio system is recommended without hesitation.”
Gramophone June 2005
“ ….. an ideal solution if you want to distribute
high quality audio around your house.”
Computer Music May 2005
“ ….. one of the simplest wireless solutions we’ve ever used. ….. we are totally impressed. ”
What Hi Fi? March 2005
“ I hooked it up to a CD player on the other side of the room from the hi-fi and was impressed by the link’s essential transparency. ….. The practical applications are only limited by your imagination and lifestyle. ….. a simple and convenient means of extending your hi-fi to other rooms ….. “
Stereophile March 2005
“The new fully integrated amplifier from Sonneteer ads a few kilometres per hour to Mozart’s Don Giovanni. Apparently in a Ferrari....the music in my collection appears fresh and more alive than I have known it so far… Everything appears clearer and more spatially defined. All in all, Mozart’s Don Giovanni fits better in a Ferrari.”
Audio Swiss, November 2004
“ Sonneteer have gone to great lengths to preserve
the purest possible audio signal path.”
What HI FI?, June 2004
“... prick up your ears maybe exactly what you’ll do the first time you sit down in front of the Orton to listen.”
DigitalHome, June 2004
“The sound of the Brontë amplifier is distinctive ... has an exceptionally well controlled top end, ... very beguiling mid-band, which sounds exceptionally clean, with a notable wide dynamic range and accurate dynamic tracking.”
Hi Fi +, January 2004
“The Brontë CD player performs quite admirably, ... with very clean delivery and dynamic range making for a thoroughly natural all round sound that is always inviting, ... ”
Hi-Fi +, January 2004
“...able to deliver the smallest nuance of a voice
or solo instrument as well as it does the full force of the symphony
orchestra .... the Sonneteer always seems to have power in reserve,
and can play music extremely loudly without any signs of stress
or distortion.”
Gramophone, December 2002
“The Brontë exhibits many of the hallmarks of an 'audiophile' valve amplifier, despite incorporating up-to the minute technology “.... “Expressive to the point of sounding haunting...voice was accompanied by a rich sound of piano to terrific effect”
Hi-Fi Choice, November 2002
“We can say, finally, that the digital amplification technology is now mature and as achieved a level of performance that can compete with the good analogue amplifiers.”
Portuguese Audio magazine 2002
“.... the sensation of amplitude and of a musical “generosity” difficult to beat.”
Portuguese Audio magazine 2002
“ ..... it outstandingly demonstrated clarity .....
has it’s own uniqueness both physical structure and sound
character ..... it is truly outstanding ”
GM 2000 magazine (Thailand), June 2002
“...... Sonneteer .... has a reputation for solid, well-engineered equipment ...”
Gramophone, January 2001.
“ .....it sounds pretty damned fine and will dazzle the neighbours with its good looks. ”
Stuff magazine, December 2000
“ ..... the top dog here is the Sonneteer. It’s the least expensive but sounds the best – how much more can you ask for ?”
WHAT HI-FI, June ‘99
“…I just stopped taking notes and listened to the album all the way through”
Hi-Fi World, May ’98.
“I suddenly remembered I was supposed to be reviewing the amp rather than sitting there transfixed...”
Hi-Fi World, October '97.
“...this is one of the best amplifiers for voice
around.”
Hi-Fi News, May '97.
“Any damn fool can just play a tune and get it over with, but the best like the Alabaster, does more than that...it's a ballet dancer that can't be fazed by anything.”
Hi-Fi News, May '97.
“Transparency is to a high order...a liquid flow of musical delight”
Hi-Fi News, September '96.
“...on its own amongst its class.”
Hi-Fi News, September '96.
“...utterly gripping." "...extraordinarily lifelike. True quality stuff, this.”
Hi-Fi World, January '96.
“...the Campion worked wonders, delivering near studio definition...”
Hi-Fi World, January '96.
“...exceptional value for money.”
Hi-Fi News, December '95.