1-bit bites back

摘要

This month's exclusive lead review marks the return of Sony to our traditional two-channel fold. The reason for this new and ultra-minimalist network media player and integrated amplifier? You can be sure it's not a sudden hankering to reinvent past stereo glories - this vast Japanese corporate giant does not wear rose-tinted spectacles. No, it's testament to the critical mass achieved by 'higher than average resolution' music downloads. The MP3 generation is finally discovering the benefits of hi-res audio files and Sony is hitching its DSD cart to the bandwagon just as it picks up speed.