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The Strokes return with Reality Awaits, a strange, striking follow-up that rewards repeated listens. Packed with sharp lyrics, bold production choices and a restless edge, the album blends deadpan humour, surreal detail and tight musicianship to paint a sharp portrait of alienation in the 2020s.

The right source can transform a vintage hi-fi system, and for Alfred from our Wellington branch, the Chord Electronics Qutest DAC did just that. It brought greater clarity, space, and detail without losing the warmth and soul of the original setup. The result was more immersive listening and a renewed ritual of enjoying music at home. Small in size, it makes a surprisingly big impact.

Read about Steve’s long-term quest to sort out his analogue source set-up at home.

Switzerland’s most impressive exports aren’t just watches and chocolate. In our latest article, Palmer showcases Wattson Audio — born from Engineered SA, the team behind streaming modules and PCB designs for some of the world’s most prestigious Hi‑Fi brands. Discover how their partnership with CH Precision brings genuine Swiss engineering excellence to more attainable digital front ends.