EISA AWARDS 2018-2019
Australian Hi-Fi Magazine has been a member of EISA—the Expert Imaging and Sound Association—since 2017, so we were part of the judging panel for the hi-fi expert group that decided the winners of this year’s EISA awards in the hi-fi audio categories.
To win an EISA award, products undergo a comprehensive multi-step judging process, with products first tested at the facilities of the individual member magazines and also auditioned at the Association’s annual Convention. A short-list of potential winners is debated after which final deliberations take place at EISA’s annual General Meeting, where a democratic voting process establishes a consensus of excellence and determines the winning products. Presented here for the first time are the EISA award winners in the hi-fi category, with full product details and the judges’ citations.
Pro-Ject Juke Box S2
With the record revival in full swing, more and more people want a simple, one-box vinyl solution. The Pro-Ject Juke Box S2 is precisely this, being an ‘active turntable’ with a phono stage, amplifier and Bluetooth built in. You can also buy the matching Speaker Box 5S2 speakers, or source your own. Ease of use is important for a product such as this, so a Pro-Ject cartridge comes pre-fitted and the arm is pre-aligned. Just remove the stylus guard, attach the drive belt and you’re ready to go. The sound is big and addictive,
