- ModWright20 November 2023, 12:00 am
Dan Wright of ModWright Instruments Inc., partnered with Cardas Audio, Acora Acoustics, and Woodsong Audio to bring his new compact, affordable 9-series products, which are "based on our Reference Designs," Wright told me in a preshow email.The ModWright room featured a SOTA Cosmos Eclipse turntable ($10,500) with an SME V tonearm ($5500) and an Ortofon Winfeld Ti MC cartridge ($5999) as well as a prototype ModWright step-up transformer ($2000), ModWright Analog Bridge ($3900), ModWright PH... - TAD + PAD20 November 2023, 12:00 am
Japan’s Technical Audio Devices Laboratories, Inc. (TAD) brought several products to CAF, including the US debut of the TAD Grand Evolution One (GE1) floor-standing speakers ($65,000/pair) and new TAD C1000 preamplifier ($24,950). Also in Room 651—hosted by Professional Audio Design (PAD)—were the TAD TAD-D1000MK2 disc player ($21,000), TAD-DA1000TX DAC ($15,900), and, driving the GE-1s, a pair of TAD TAD-M700 monoblocks. Synergistic Research supplied cables, including SR30 Sp... - VK Music20 November 2023, 12:00 am
It was hard to find focus in Victor Kong's room. Between the nearly invisible AER BD3B/650mm full-range open-baffle speakers ($9800/pair) and the various amps on static display—Sun Valley SV-1616D 300B integrated amp ($2450), or the Elekit TU-8900 ($3050) or Elekit TU-8850 ($1850) power amps—my palms felt sweaty, my head, dizzy. Is this SET-amp lover’s heaven?Victor’s active setup included a VPI 40th Anniversary HW-40 Direct turntable ($22,000) with the fantastic Hana ... - Voxativ20 November 2023, 12:00 am
Voxativ's Ines Adler and Christopher Cunningham brought the full Voxativ experience from Berlin to Rockville, including the new and revised Voxativ Ampeggio back-loaded horn with AC-1.9 full-range driver loudspeaker ($12,900/pair).Back in 2011 Art Dudley named the original Ampeggio a Stereophile Product of the Year, so this room held special meaning for industry folk and civilians who cherished Art's unique writing, big ears, and generous humanity of spirit.The original Ampeggio awarded by A... - Nexxus Audio Technologies17 November 2023, 12:00 am
Nexus Audio Technologies' Walter Schofield presented a rig consisting of the VPI Avenger Direct turntable with Fatboy tonearm ($36,000), VPI Shyla cartridge ($2500), and Primare R35 MM/MC phono preamp ($2000); the 432 EVO Master Music Server with Roon core endpoint ($18,000); the Primare PRE35 Prisma DM36 streaming preamplifier featuring the new DM36 advanced DAC module with MQA processing ($5250); and two Primare A35.2 stereo amplifiers ($3900 each) bridged to mono. Walter also presented the S...
- The Replacements: Tim: Let it Bleed Edition15 March 2024, 4:01 pm
The fourth deluxe edition compiled from seven Replacements records, Tim: […] The post The Replacements: Tim: Let it Bleed Edition appeared first on The Absolute Sound.... - JL Audio Fathom f110v2 Subwoofer15 March 2024, 3:56 pm
Subwoofers are great for home theater. They make the walls […] The post JL Audio Fathom f110v2 Subwoofer appeared first on The Absolute Sound.... - Introducing Vivid Audio Moya M115 March 2024, 3:45 pm
March 14, 2024 – For over 20 years, Vivid Audio […] The post Introducing Vivid Audio Moya M1 appeared first on The Absolute Sound.... - Parasound JCM250 Monoblock Power Amplifier Review14 March 2024, 5:10 pm
Newcomer Robert Taylor reviews the excellent in pitch and rich […] The post Parasound JCM250 Monoblock Power Amplifier Review appeared first on The Absolute Sound.... - GRYPHON DIABLO 333 MAKES CANADIAN DEBUT13 March 2024, 3:22 pm
Montreal, Canada, 22 March 2024: Gryphon Audio Designs ApS, designer […] The post GRYPHON DIABLO 333 MAKES CANADIAN DEBUT appeared first on The Absolute Sound....
- Preview Pics: Southwest Audio Fest 2024 Show Report17 March 2024, 12:55 pm
Thanks to our incredible photojournalist Paul Schumann, we have some special preview photos from the inaugural Southwest Audio Fest 2024 show in Dallas. EnjoyTheMusic.com's full show reports will be online shortly after the event. As always... enjoy the music!... - Meeting The Standards16 March 2024, 4:42 pm
Audio professionals working in product development, design, manufacturing, and system implementation always meet new challenges as technologies change and evolve. In professional or consumer applications, digital audio signals are being carried using a number of different platforms, technologies, and digital protocols, creating a complexity that no single company in the test and measurement (T&M) field is able to address on its own. Increasingly, T&M companies specific to the audio indu... - CES, AI, And Your Music16 March 2024, 4:41 pm
It's been some years since we went to the annual Consumer Electronics Show. Despite missing the winter desert sun in Las Vegas (especially in the UK, where the sun disappears around mid-November only to return some time in April), Las Vegas had become a busted flush for high-end (or 'specialty') audio. Some audio brands still attend the event, but the relevance of the show waned for the audio world in the 2010s, and by the later part of the decade it had become unsustainable for audio. As the n... - This Weekend: Southwest Audio Fest 2024 High-Performance Audio Show13 March 2024, 10:06 pm
The Southwest Audio Fest 2024 show (SWAF) arises from the partnership of Gary Gill and Lou Hinkley with their success of the Pacific Audio Fest event. Destined to be an annual event for high-end audio, we are pleased to announce a new industry-operated show for another underserved part of the country. Both Gary and Lou worked tirelessly for over two years to secure a contract with an amazing event hotel, which is very safe, family friendly, and great weather in March too! The Hi... - Love Hi-Fi Gear And MUSIC? Join Our Discussion13 March 2024, 1:08 pm
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- REVIEW: Estelon AURA ⸜ loudspeakers • floor-standing » ESTONIA1 March 2024, 12:00 am
Reviewtext by MAREK DYBA images by Estelon | Marek Dyba (photo a)No 238 March 1, 2024⌈ ESTELON is an Estonian audio manufacturer founded in 2010, specializing in designing and manufacturing loudspeakers. From the very beginning, the company has been targeting the most demanding customers developing products of exceptional form, luxurious workmanship, and top-notch sound. We are testing the entry-level model, AURA. ⌋THERE ARE ONLY FEW AUDIO BRANDS I can name as tho... - KRAKOW SONIC SOCIETY № 144: THREE BLIND MICE, or Japanese record labels (yesterday and today) » POLAND / Kraków1 March 2024, 12:00 am
Krakowintroduction and transcription from tape by WOJCIECH PACUŁA translation Marek Dyba photos Tomasz Lechowski, Jaromir Waszczyszyn, "High Fidelity"Sonic Society March 1, 2024⌈ KRAKOW SONIC SOCIETY is an informal group of music lovers, audiophiles, and friends meeting to learn something new about audio products, records, music, etc. The idea for KSS was born in 2005, although its roots go back several years. This is the 144th meeting within its framework. ⌋ ... - REVIEW: Lipinski Sound L-50 ⸜ loudspeakers • stand-mount » POLAND1 March 2024, 12:00 am
Reviewtext by WOJCIECH PACUŁA translation by Marek Dyba images by “High Fidelity”No 238 March 1, 2024˻ WORLD PREMIERE ˼⌈ LIPINSKI SOUND was founded in 2003 in the US town of Bethesda (a suburb of Washington DC) in the state of Maryland as Lipinski Sound Corporation. Its founder and chief designer is, living in the USA since 1981, Polish sound director Prof. Dr. ANDRZEJ LIPINSKI. His speakers can be found in the best recording and mastering stu... - REVIEW: Dan D'Agostino MOMENTUM S250 MxV ⸜ power amplifier » USA1 March 2024, 12:00 am
Reviewtext by WOJCIECH PACUŁA translation by Marek Dyba photos by "High Fidelity", Dan D'Agostino Master Audio (11-13)No 238 March 1, 2024⌈ DAN D'AGOSTINO is an American company specializing in amplifiers. It was founded in 2009 and is named after its founder, Dan D'Agostino. This audio industry veteran made his debut in 1980 with Krell and the KSA-100 power amplifier. His current business focuses on beautiful devices that combine aluminum and copper in the chassis. ... - REVIEW: Ayre CX-8 ⸜ Compact Disc/file player » USA1 March 2024, 12:00 am
Reviewtext by WOJCIECH PACUŁA translation Marek Dyba photos by "High Fidelity"No 238 March 1, 2024⌈ AYRE ACOUSTICS was founded in 1993 by CHARLES HANSEN, KATIE LEHR and PETER BOHACEK. Leading it in the ensuing years, Hansen was previously a speaker designer and founder of a major American brand, Avalon Acoustics. The first product was the V-3 power amplifier. We test one of its newest products, the CX-8 Compact Disc Player. ⌋BROWSING THOROUGH THE MONOGRAPH...
- New Product Launch by Heed Audio and The Wand at SWAF 202415 March 2024, 12:03 am
Profundo and Genesis Advanced Technologies announce the U.S. introduction of products from Heed Audio and The Wand at the Southwest Audiofest in Rooms 1422 and 1423 of the Hilton Anatole Dallas Atrium, March 15-17, 2024. For 30 years now, Heed Audio has been producing some of the highest-performing audio electronics for the money available anywhere... Read More » The post New Product Launch by Heed Audio and The Wand at SWAF 2024 appeared first on Positive Feedback.... - MOON North Collection 891 Network Player/Preamplifier now available14 March 2024, 7:43 pm
MARCH 14TH, 2024 (Montreal, Canada) MOON is delighted to announce the availability of its highly anticipated 891 network player/preamplifier. As the flagship source and preamp in the new North Collection of premium MOON products, the 891 establishes a benchmark with its exceptional components, construction, features, and performance. The MOON 891 represents the culmination of decades... Read More » The post MOON North Collection 891 Network Player/Preamplifier now available appeared first ... - Introducing Vivid Audio Moya M114 March 2024, 6:09 pm
A NEW SUMMIT IN LOUDSPEAKER ENGINEERING For over 20 years, Vivid Audio has developed ground-breaking loudspeakers to consistent critical acclaim. As with any high-end audio company, we constantly seek ways to push the envelope further. We’re therefore very pleased to announce the introduction of an all-new ultra-premium loudspeaker – the Moya M1. This will be... Read More » The post Introducing Vivid Audio Moya M1 appeared first on Positive Feedback.... - HELIOS is here – mastering studio quality for the high-end hi-fi market14 March 2024, 6:01 pm
Hear What the Professionals are Hearing Weiss HELIOS offers the same uncompromised representation of the music as in professional mastering studios. It maintains the same quality level, with design and features tailored for the high-end hi-fi market. The HELIOS, a highly anticipated successor to MEDUS, is a professional-level digital-to-analog converter, originating in the Weiss Engineering’s... Read More » The post HELIOS is here – mastering studio quality for the high-end hi-... - Waters on the Hardware: Mola Mola's Perca Stereo Amplifier, with the Tambaqui DAC to come14 March 2024, 12:27 am
Dean Waters at Pacific Audio Fest 2023: A Portrait with a Cigar. (Photograph and image processing by David W. Robinson) About four months ago I received a Mola-Mola Tambaqui DAC and a Mola-Mola Perca stereo amplifier from Bill Parish at GTT Audio, and I've been using them as my daily-driver since then with much glee... Read More » The post Waters on the Hardware: Mola Mola's Perca Stereo Amplifier, with the Tambaqui DAC to come appeared first on Positive Feedback....
- The Vanguard Scout Speakers – From VeraFi11 March 2024, 12:27 am
The new, compact Scout speakers are a triumph of engineering and good taste at $299 a pair. Considering Vera Fi uses a manufacturer direct model eliminating distributor and dealer mark up, they really compete with something from the likes of KEF or B&W at the $1,000 price point. Yet they exceed both of these industry […]... - 2024 Products of the Year5 March 2024, 3:16 am
Say, who says we have to hand out awards at the end of the year? We’ve always tried to be a little bit different so here goes. The Audiophile Apartment section of our magazine and site has always tried to concentrate on audio gear with a smaller form factor that doesn’t give anything up in […]... - Team Fink Borg Episode 217 January 2024, 2:52 am
After listening to Team Fink’s Kim speakers for two years now, and purchasing the review pair, it’s provided the ability to get very familiar with their sound. The quick, spacious, and tonally accurate sound of these 2-ways with their AMT/Heil based tweeter have become a favorite, leaving a number of more expensive speakers collecting dust. […]... - Welcome to Distilled!11 January 2024, 4:00 pm
Hello and welcome to our new section – Distilled. We are not abandoning our standard reviews, but for those of you that would like a little more than the canned press releases everyone else is posting, but not sure if you want to make the time investment in a full review, we present the distilled […]... - Meze Elite Aluminum Headphones11 January 2024, 3:55 am
Unboxing the Meze Elite Aluminum headphones while reading all of the design and technical information on their website felt more like I was going over the design brief for this year’s F1 engine package. No other segment of the audio industry has advanced at the pace of the world’s finest headphone manufacturers. The level of […]...
- Recommended Reference Component: Rotel Diamond Series DT-6000 CD Player–DAC15 March 2024, 4:00 am
Rotel’s Diamond Series components—the RA‑6000 integrated amplifier–DAC ($4499, all prices in USD), reviewed by Roger Kanno last February, and the DT‑6000 CD player–DAC ($2299), reviewed by Roger last April—are touted as “celebrating 60 years of performance synonymous with the brand’s Japanese heritage.” In the case of the DT‑6000, this catchline seems particularly apt. ... - The Best of Florida International Audio Expo 20241 March 2024, 5:00 am
In February 2019, a new audio show was launched in Tampa, Florida: the Florida Audio Expo. I and the other visitors that first year couldn’t have known whether it would be any good, of course, but the idea of spending a few days in Florida in February was appealing enough to go anyway. That show turned out to be hugely successful and has been held yearly since (except for 2021, due to the pandemic). An increasing number of exhibitors from outside the US have been attracted to the show in e... - Sonus Faber’s Lumina II Amator Loudspeaker—Luxury and Beauty for Small Rooms and Budgets1 March 2024, 5:00 am
In the last installment of this column, I wrote about the Estelon Aura loudspeaker, which retails for $19,900 a pair (all prices USD). The amplifiers I used to power the Auras ranged from the $2499 Marantz 40n integrated amplifier (reviewed in August 2022) to the $30,000 duo of Simaudio Moon 791 streaming preamplifier (reviewed in November 2023) and 761 power amplifier. This month’s installment takes the “System One” column back to its roots, when it focused on more affordable ... - Magnetar UDP900 4K Ultra HD Universal Blu-ray Disc Player–DAC1 March 2024, 5:00 am
Note: for the full suite of measurements from the SoundStage! Audio-Electronics Lab, click here. I have reviewed some excellent optical disc players recently, including the Technics Grand Class SL-G700M2 streaming SACD player–DAC ($3499.95, all prices USD) and the Rotel Diamond DT-6000 CD player–DAC ($2299.99), a recipient of a 2023 SoundStage! Network Product of the Year award in the Exceptional Value category. While I loved the sound of both of these players, neither has video-pla... - Recommended Reference Component: Rotel Michi X5 Series 2 Integrated Amplifier–DAC15 February 2024, 5:00 am
In 1993, Rotel released a series of flagship products under the sub-brand Michi: the RHB-10 power amplifier, RHC-10 passive preamplifier, and RHQ-10 equalizer. Although the Michi components were well received, Rotel did not pursue further developments for the Michi line and let it go dormant. Unexpectedly, in 2019, the company revived Michi with a new series of integrated amplifiers, power amplifiers, and preamplifiers. In 2023, three decades after the original Michi launch, Rotel upgraded the M...
- Andy Grove of Audio Note UK on IO LTD13 March 2024, 3:54 pm
Read: Audio Note UK IO Ltd field-coil cartridge system Review I group audio engineering kung-fu into 3 main categories: Concepts which have a solid theoretical basis. Concepts which have a plausible, but tenuous or inadequately researched theoretical basis. Pure Magic, based on intuition and experimentation! What we are talking about here, the sound of [...] The post Andy Grove of Audio Note UK on IO LTD appeared first on Dagogo.... - Audio Note UK IO Limited field-coil cartridge system Review11 March 2024, 10:19 pm
There are lots of cartridges out there, a handful of manufacturers being responsible for the vast majority of the technologies and shapes of them. Swapping cartridges in and out of the system to enjoy a slightly different flavor of one’s favorite music is part of the charm of the analog experience. That said, when [...] The post Audio Note UK IO Limited field-coil cartridge system Review appeared first on Dagogo.... - EMM Labs MTRX monoblock Input Board Upgrade Review7 March 2024, 7:51 pm
Have you ever encountered someone who refuses to leave well enough alone? Almost as soon as my original review of the EMM Labs MTRX amps had been submitted, Ed Meitner began tinkering with the design of the amps’ input boards. In the next five years, three iterations of the boards appeared on my doorstep, [...] The post EMM Labs MTRX monoblock Input Board Upgrade Review appeared first on Dagogo.... - May 2018 Sibelius Violin Concerto concert video via Berliner Philharmoniker Digital Concert Hall app15 February 2024, 10:42 pm
Nearly six years ago in May 2018, then 38-year-old Russian violinist Lisa Batiashvili stepped onto the stage in the Berliner Philharmonie to play the Sibelius Violin Concerto with Paavo Jarvi conducting the Berliner Philharmoniker and the rest is history. The Sibelius work is known for its strenuous cadenzas and flowing passages that are incomparable in [...] The post May 2018 Sibelius Violin Concerto concert video via Berliner Philharmoniker Digital Concert Hall app appeared first on Dagogo.... - Aurender N20 Ultra High Performance digital output network transport Review18 January 2024, 5:14 pm
The initial article regarding my search for a new digital front end concluded with a recommendation of the Aurender A20 (see review) as an excellent choice for those wishing to obtain great sound for a streamlined HiFi featuring a digital front end. This past week I spoke with an older industry insider who a couple [...] The post Aurender N20 Ultra High Performance digital output network transport Review appeared first on Dagogo....
- I Wanna Be Sedated, I Mean Forgotten13 March 2024, 4:05 pm
Audio: Listen to this article. I thought about titling this article, Vinyl Is So Much Better Than Digital, but that would be a bit over the top and misleading. Instead, I tipped my cap to The Ramones' 1978 single. The one thing I believe vinyl has over current digital is anonymity. Vinyl lovers can walk into a local record shop, put a C-note on the counter, walk out with two albums, and spi... - I Bet You’ve Never Heard This … #16 March 2024, 6:34 pm
Audio: Listen to this article. Of course some of you have literally heard “this.” The title of this article series is more figure of speech than fact, but I hope readers get the gist of what it means. I use the phrase “I bet you’ve never heard this…” when I’m with friends and I’m about to play an album that they’ve never heard but I kno... - Aurender AP20 Integrated Review29 February 2024, 5:00 pm
Audio: Listen to this article. Let’s cut to the chase, I absolutely love the Aurender AP20. When I’m not in my listening room, I think about which albums I still need to hear played through it and I daydream about listening to my favorite music. When I walk up the stairs and enter the room, I have zero doubts that I’ll hear this music, with fantastic sound quality, a... - A Recording Way Ahead Of Its Time23 February 2024, 7:37 pm
Audio: Listen to this article. I was tipped off to this recording by Wilson Audio’s Peter McGrath, a stellar recording engineer himself, by any measure. As a self-admitted classical music novice who deems any recording with a violin as borderline classical and who also doesn’t understand classical sub-genres, I felt a bit out of my league after discussing the recording with Pete... - Join Me At Audio Expo North America 2024 In Chicago20 February 2024, 3:14 pm
Audio: Listen to this article. As many in this community know, I'm a huge fan of Japanese jazz, vintage Three Blind Mice releases from the 1970s, and Tsuyoshi Yamamoto. When EvoSound released a new Tsuyoshi Yamamoto Trio album titled A Shade of Blue, I said it was "easily my favorite piece of music from 2023." It's now time to share the listening enjoyment by intorducing this recording to e...
- Isaac Hayes’ Benchmark 1969 LP Hot Buttered Soul Soars to New Soulsville Heights Thanks to 180g AAA Small Batch Treatment From Craft Recordings15 March 2024, 12:00 am
In the circles of soul music fans, Isaac Hayes’ seminal June 1969 LP Hot Buttered Soul is well-known as a landmark recording, an album that helped break down conventions of what a hit soul recording could be. This four-song album continued the evolution of listening habits that saw consumers moving further away from singles and more toward full albums, and it embraced the opportunity to present longer-form listening experiences not necessarily dependent on AM radio play.The backstory on... - Majority Moto Turntable13 March 2024, 12:00 am
As much as we truly love reviewing, admiring, reporting on, and listening to high-end turntables, we also have a duty to inform the AP audience about more affordable options for the newbies and budding audiophiles amongst us — and that leads right into today’s subject, the Majority Moto turntable.The Majority Moto table is equipped with an Audio-Technica AT3600L cartridge, precision tonearm, and a precision-engineered dampening platter. It offers 5.3 Bluetooth in/out connectivi... - Italian Company Metal 2000 Launches New Futura Vinyl Record Press12 March 2024, 12:00 am
The more vinyl the merrier, as the saying goes — or at least, that’s how it goes with us analog lovers. Relative to that, we’ve just gotten word that Metal 2000, an Italian company, is launching their new Futura vinyl record press, something that’s sure to help increase manufacturing options for a number of potential LP-pressing clients.First, some background. Metal 2000 S.R.L. is an Italian-based company with a staff that has been manufacturing injection and extrusio... - Dion, the Eternal Wanderer and Once and Future King of the New York Streets, Discusses How His Unwavering Soul Force Is Geared Toward Being Heard on Double 180g Vinyl10 March 2024, 12:00 am
An Octogenarian in Love: At age 84, Dion shows no signs of slowing down on his new 180g 2LP set, Girl Friends. All current photos of Dion in this story by Godlis.If there’s a musician who’s taking better advantage of that figurative Dorian Gray picture on their wall than singer/songwriter/guitarist Dion DiMucci, I haven’t met them. The eternal Bronx-born Wanderer is still going strong at age 84, having issued three all-new 180g 2LP sets in the past four years. The most rece... - Two Late-Period Grateful Dead LPs, 1977’s Terrapin Station and 1987’s In The Dark, Respectively Receive Much Improved Remastered and Plangent-Restored 1LP Reissues From Rhino8 March 2024, 12:00 am
One of the most exciting technologies I’ve come across in recent years that’s been used to restore significant recordings by the likes of Bruce Springsteen, The Doors, the Grateful Dead, and The Who is from a company called Plangent Processes. I have previously written about this technology as it applies to other releases I’ve reviewed here on AP — such as the Dead’s 1977 live at Boston Garden 5LP set, Boston Garden, Boston, MA 5/7/77 (a.k.a. Boston 5.7.77) —...
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- TAD C1000 Preamplifier (& Friends) | REVIEW17 March 2024, 8:00 am
Technical Audio Devices debuted the TAD C1000 preamplifier at Capital Audiofest this past November, and I was excited to be the first in the queue to get my hands on this new piece of kit. [...]... - Enleum HPA-23RM Headphone Amplifier | REVIEW15 March 2024, 8:00 am
I don’t think I’ve given PTA Senior Contributing Editor Grover Neville enough credit about this in the past, but he really does an excellent job when it comes to discovering new and worthwhile manufacturers for [...]... - NP1 Power Amp & CA1 Control Amplifier from AVA | Announcements12 March 2024, 10:46 pm
It’s been pretty quiet on the Audio by Van Alstine front since we went bonkers for AVA products such as the DVA M225 monoblocks, the CFR preamplifier and the DVA digital preamplifier. Today we received word [...]... - Orchard Audio Starkrimson Monoblock Amplifiers | REVIEW10 March 2024, 8:00 am
Gallium nitride (GaN) transistors have created quite the buzz in the audio industry over the last few years–some of the buzz is good, and some maybe not so good. When I had the chance to [...]... - Songer Audio S2 Field Coil Loudspeakers | REVIEW8 March 2024, 9:00 am
On the final day of the 2023 Pacific Audio Fest, I found myself wandering the halls looking to see if I missed anything worthwhile. I discovered an exhibit room I hadn’t yet noticed: Songer Audio [...]...
- Pixies at The BBC (2024 edition): more songs, similar sound quality17 March 2024, 8:30 am
In early March, British label 4AD released a refreshed version of Pixies at the BBC. The original 1998 edition‘s 15 songs featured a mix of cuts recorded for John Peel and Mark Goodier between 1988 and 1991, arguably the Pixies’ creative zenith. The 2024 version enlarges that track count to […] The post Pixies at The BBC (2024 edition): more songs, similar sound quality first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be reproduced, recycled or ... - Hi-fi show music is still a broken record – and, therefore, so am I16 March 2024, 8:59 am
The hi-fi show season for 2024 is upon us. Bristol and CanJam NYC are already in the can. AXPONA cometh, then Munich High-End. For the uninitiated, this is where a hi-fi manufacturer or its local distributor will set up a hi-fi system in a hotel room (stripped of its furniture) […] The post Hi-fi show music is still a broken record – and, therefore, so am I first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be reproduced, recycled or re-purposed without... - Cambridge announces EVO 150 DeLorean Edition, adds VU meters14 March 2024, 1:55 pm
Cambridge Audio will soon issue a firmware update for its EVO 150 and EVO 75 streaming amplifiers that puts VU meters on the 7″ display, giving users an alternative to seeing cover art and track information. The catch? We won’t see this firmware update until May. But… …if you’ve yet […] The post Cambridge announces EVO 150 DeLorean Edition, adds VU meters first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be reproduced, recycle... - Podcast #52 – %THD: why is it MISLEADING?13 March 2024, 3:19 pm
In this episode of the Darko.Audio podcast, Srajan Ebaen shares his thoughts on Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) and why THD figures can be misleading. According to Ebaen, it’s not the total amount of THD that matters most but how that total breaks down to even and odd-order components. Tiny amounts […] The post Podcast #52 – %THD: why is it MISLEADING? first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be reproduced, recycled or re-purposed withou... - The Vivia is a CD player that behaves like a turntable12 March 2024, 10:36 am
A turntable for Compact Discs? That’s the intent of South Korean designer Jaehyung Chu whose Vivia CD player applies the mindset of turntable design – especially, platter and tonearm – to CDs. We place the protective case in the display holder and the CD in the tray. The CD is […] The post The Vivia is a CD player that behaves like a turntable first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be reproduced, recycled or re-purposed without p...
- Getz/Gilberto Impex 1STEP 180g 45rpm Stereo 2LP (2024)27 February 2024, 3:04 pm
Getz/Gilberto is probably my favourite non-classical album. Right up there with The Dark Side of the Moon, a couple of classic Sinatras and Miles’ Kind of Blue. My history with the album goes back a long way. My father, a professional tenor player and disciple of Stan Getz, had a copy soon after its 1964 release and would play it for us constantly during our time living in Malaysia and Germany. I grabbed a copy when we moved to Canada in 1969 and played it endlessly. That Italian pressing ... - Tchaikovsky: Symphony No.5 in E minor, Op.64/Leningrad Philharmonic/Mravinsky—Esoteric Mastering vinyl reissue 202422 February 2024, 3:41 pm
I was going to pass on the latest ESOTERIC vinyl remastering release. Not because of the expected improvements to the sound or legendary performance, but because of the wobbly French horn playing in the famous slow movement (for me, how goes the solo, goes the symphony) and, as I remember it, the somewhat hard-edged sound DG recorded in London’s Wembley Town Hall (the orchestra was on a 1960 British tour). I was wrong about several things. First, only the great Russian conductor Yevgeny Mr... - Audiophilia Dream List ©16 February 2024, 2:30 pm
UPDATED FEB 16, 2024.This list will be updated regularly. The latest additions appear at the top. When the latest update appears, the previous update selections will be placed in genre sections for easier viewing. Welcome to the Audiophilia Dream List. A list of original (OG) or reissue vinyl of all genres compiled by me. I’ll post the list at the top of the review page and link it across our social media anytime it’s significantly updated. As vinyl has become prohibitively expensive... - Musical Fidelity M3si Integrated Amplifier16 February 2024, 10:34 am
Musical Fidelity, the UK-founded HiFi brand now under the same corporate ownership as turntable specialists Pro-ject Audio Systems, offers a full suite of gear from sources to speakers but is most well known for their amplifiers. Despite making waves in the last year with vintage-inspired product launches like the M1 Class A integrated amplifier and two BBC-style monitors, Musical Fidelity remains committed to their powerhouse Class A/B amplifier offerings. I had the privilege of spending qualit... - Skyanalog G-3 MC Phono Cartridge16 February 2024, 10:34 am
A turntable/arm combo was coming in for review and I was mulling over a good cartridge match. We have a few in-house that would be financially compatible (around 2K) with the $2990 ‘table, but I wanted to try something new. After some discussion at a recent meeting, Bryan Taylor, Canadian distributor of Skyanalog suggested the Chinese manufacturer’s range of cartridges. Skyanalog has been around for nearly a quarter of a century and has been manufacturing OEM cartridges for important...
- WIN! A Lateral Audio Stands LAS-9 Cadenz equipment support worth £9207 October 2021, 10:14 am
We have teamed up with our friends at Lateral Audio Stands to bring you a fantastic competition for a chance to win a four-tier LAS-9 Cadenz equipment support worth £920. Our editor, Alan Sircom reviewed the LAS-9 Cadenz equipment support in Hi-Fi+ issue 199 where he wrote, “At first glance, LAS-9 Cadenz is very much the traditional modular equipment stand.” But, he pointed out, “Looks can be deceptive, however. There are a lot of clever techniques used to help dissipat... - After the US, Japan and China, BAYZ also lands in the UK4 October 2021, 7:40 am
We are pleased to announce that BAYZ Audio (http://www.bayz-audio.eu/) speakers will be available for audition at this year’s UK AUDIO SHOW on 9-10 October in Daventry. The event has deservedly aroused considerable interest among British audiophiles and specialist journalists as we have not been able to show off our products during the last 2 years in the UK due to the pandemic. So we can safely say that this event will be the debut of our speakers at this point on the globe. We are also... - Russell K are proud to launch the new Red 120Se Loudspeaker at the UK Audio Show 2021.30 September 2021, 7:16 am
How to improve a speaker already heralded as “sounding fast, controlled and natural”? Enter the ‘Designed and manufactured in England’ Red 120Se which succeeds in raising the performance of the Red 120 to an even higher level. The new 120 Special edition shows exemplary coherence and delivers even more true-to-life dynamic nuance and detail. It’s vivid and highly engaging and because it delivers more micro-detail you hear the true relationship between musical even... - Accuphase DP-570 CD/SACD Player21 September 2021, 1:17 pm
Turns out it’s been a while since I last reviewed a CD player. A few years, in fact. And to be honest, given my long-term player of choice is the dCS Puccini that came in for issue 65 and never really left, any review units following that always had to go some to get my attention. But somewhat to my surprise, it’s been ten years since I bought that dCS player. Probably the most obvious reason why I haven’t reviewed a CD player in a while is that there are rather fewer on offe... - Norma Audio Revo IPA-140 integrated amplifier21 September 2021, 1:03 pm
There are some audio brands that arguably get more coverage than they deserve. There are others that deserve more coverage than they get. Norma is in the second group. It consistently turns in an excellent performance at sensible prices, is loved by almost anyone who hears any product in the line, and both the Norma name and products like the Revo IPA-140 integrated amplifier deserve greater recognition. I can understand why the company flies below the radar, too. Norma has that charming, but ...
- Frank Zappa: <I>Over-Nite Sensation</I>15 March 2024, 12:00 am
Rock tempos and mind-melting guitar solos rub shoulders with down-and-dirty lyrics on a 50-year-old album now remastered on 180g vinyl, says Steve SutherlandThere are a number of reasons why musicians take umbrage with their work being hosted on streaming platforms. Some bridle against the scant renumeration forthcoming. Others have taken a moral stance, unwilling to be considered bedfellows with artists or podcasters who they deem to be politically undesirable. And then there are those who co... - Auralic Aries G2.2 Music Library/Server14 March 2024, 12:00 am
Incorporating Auralic's latest Tesla G3 streaming platform, the Aries G2.2 digital server also features a beefed-up PSU, a solid-state storage option and the promise of Dirac LiveAt Munich's High End show in May 2023, a rare appearance by Auralic founder Xuanqian Wang heralded the launch of G3 versions of its Aries streaming transport and Vega streaming DAC, destined to extend the company's reach into the high-end when they arrive later this year. Yet at the same event the digital audio specia... - Blackbird Studio12 March 2024, 12:00 am
From Dolly Parton to Pearl Jam, White Stripes to Snoop Dogg... this facility in Nashville is not just a recording studio but a teaching academy too. Steve Sutherland explains...Name's Gregg...' We're some 30 minutes into the interview when the door to the cramped London hotel room opens and he stumbles in and collapses onto the bed. He's wearing headphones big as earmuffs and appears to be listening to something or other on his Walkman.Drums being recorded in Studio A using its Neve 7078 c... - dCS Lina Network DAC 2.0 Network-Attached DAC11 March 2024, 12:00 am
Nestled at the heart of dCS's three-box Lina headphone amp solution is the Lina DAC, now refreshed with APEX-level firmware as a springboard into its mainstream rangeWhen dCS was founded in 1987, the idea that hi-fi hardware could be comprehensively upgraded without the need to lug it back to the shop might have seemed the stuff of science-fiction. Skip forward some 40 years, however, and firmware updates – delivered over-the-air for networked products – have become the norm. They'... - Denon DCD-600 CD Player8 March 2024, 12:00 am
Putting its re-badged CD players behind it, in 1987 Denon unveiled a machine to take on models from the brands that first brought CD to the market. How will it shape-up today?Early CD players from Philips and Sony are considered by some collectors to be the most covetable vintage models because they came from the very companies that created the format. You can add to this list machines from Denon, whose Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) system underpinned the way analogue signals were transformed in...
- Bang & Olufsen Breathes New Life into Legacy Products with Beoconnect Core16 March 2024, 10:00 am
Beoconnect Core seamlessly adds digital music streaming capabilities to Bang & Olufsen powered speakers.... - CanJam NYC 2024 Highlights: Is $108,000 Too Much for a Headphone Amp?15 March 2024, 1:54 pm
High-end headphones and amps come in all shapes, sizes and prices at CanJam NYC 2024.... - ELAC and ADSUM’s Special Edition Debut ConneX Powered Bookshelf Speaker System Offers Modern Hi-Res Support and Retro Vibes15 March 2024, 12:00 pm
ELAC collaborates with Brooklyn based clothing company Adsum on new Designer Series wireless speakers for $649/pair.... - Craft Recordings Adds 4 New Original Jazz Classics Series Reissues in 202415 March 2024, 11:00 am
Available on 180-gram vinyl or hi-res digital, new albums include The Red Garland Trio’s Groovy, The John Wright Trio’s South Side Soul, Kenny Burrell & John Coltrane, and The New Miles Davis Quintet.... - Cambridge Audio’s Evo 150 DeLorean Edition Network Amplifier Goes Back to the Future14 March 2024, 2:00 pm
Just add speakers and stream digital music like it's the 80s with bouncing VU meters on the Evo 150 DeLorean Edition streaming amplifier....
- PS Audio StellarGold Stereo Preamplifier Review13 March 2024, 12:00 pm
PS Audio has been around for a very long time and has accumulated considerable experience in designing a lot of different products. One of... The post PS Audio StellarGold Stereo Preamplifier Review appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com.... - Arcam Radia A25 Integrated Amplifier and ST5 Streamer Review.11 March 2024, 12:00 pm
This is a brand-new streamer and integrated amplifier combo from Arcam. It was a combo I wanted to get my hands on from the moment I saw it... The post Arcam Radia A25 Integrated Amplifier and ST5 Streamer Review. appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com.... - Sutherland TZ Vibe Phono Preamplifier Review.7 March 2024, 12:00 pm
Needle Nirvana. Hello, Moving Coil? Transimpedance Calling. Sutherland’s newest, most affordable transimpedance phono preamplifier is out... The post Sutherland TZ Vibe Phono Preamplifier Review. appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com.... - STAX SR-L500 MK2 Electrostatic Headphone Review.6 March 2024, 12:00 pm
When I attended CanJam SoCal 2023, I had a couple of specific goals in mind beyond the “I want to listen to every headphone I’ve ever read about”. One goal was to learn more about IEMs (in-ear monitors) and portable DAC/amps (digital-to-analog converters), and another was to experience electrostatic STAX ”Earspeakers”, as STAX calls them. […] The post STAX SR-L500 MK2 Electrostatic Headphone Review. appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com.... - FiiO FT3 Headphones Review.28 February 2024, 12:00 pm
A lot of headphones have passed my way over the years. Some have been great, some not so great, but I’m always interested in giving... The post FiiO FT3 Headphones Review. appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com....
- Audience frontRow USB Cable22 February 2024, 7:16 pm
There has been a lot of discussion about digital cables, centering on the fact that digital data simply contains 1 and 0. The 1 is 5 Volts, and the 0 is zero Volts. Either “on” or “off”. What could go wrong? This is the heart of the controversy, since some folks seem to be convinced […]... - Hana Umami Red Phono Cartridge and Musical Surroundings Phonomena III Phono Preamplifier9 December 2023, 11:10 pm
A proper Japanese translation of the word umami is the “essence of deliciousness”. Still another suggests the literal translation to be a “pleasant, savory taste”. These definitions apply to the Hana Umami Red moving coil phono cartridge, which is not only a real treat to hear, but is also a treat for your wallet at […]... - KEF LS50 Meta Loudspeakers31 October 2023, 9:17 pm
There have been many reviews of this modern high-tech loudspeaker, so the purpose today is to add another data point of opinion about this popular speaker. The observations below focus on reference level comparisons, not considering the speaker’s price against similarly priced competition. The $1,599 LS50 Meta is available in four colors: Carbon Black, Titanium […]... - Clearaudio Ovation Turntable and Universal Tonearm11 September 2023, 3:22 pm
Clearaudio is a well-respected manufacturer of turntables, tonearms, phono cartridges, phono preamplifiers, and accessories. Their home base is in Germany. The Clearaudio Ovation turntable has been in production for several years. The Ovation turntable features a rectangular footprint, belt drive, electronic speed control and Clearaudio’s patented CMB – Ceramic Magnetic Bearing. The CMB obliterates the […]... - Audience Studio TWO USB Cable28 June 2023, 7:59 pm
Bits is bits, right? Maybe the computer bits really are just little blocks of information, static and unchanged and unchangeable from the recording studio to your awesome music system. However, the reality is that the way those bits travel from one point in the recording process to the final point in the listening chain can […]...
- Wall Of Sound Is 10 Years Old1 March 2024, 7:59 pm
Sometime in February 2014, I decided to start this website, for fun and perhaps a bit of income. Predictably the income part didn’t work out, but it has been fun – I’ve met some great people, some have become close friends, and I’ve had a chance to lead and be part of a very capable team, that’s reviewed a pretty nice spread of interesting and desirable gear, and music. I think we’ve succeeded in focusing, to a large extent, on our local {Canadian} audio scene... - Spendor Classic 3/1 Vs Graham/Chartwell LS6: A British Battle Royale25 January 2024, 12:14 am
Big Battle of the Brit Two-Ways: Spendor Audio Classic 3/1 Vs Graham Audio/Chartwell LS6 by David Neice Spendor Audio Classic 3/1: MSRP $5600 (Canadian). This speaker’s dedicated stand (not reviewed) retails for $1625 Canadian per pair Graham Audio/Chartwell LS6: MSRP $5600 (approximate) Canadian, Factory Stands: $1500 (USD), Artesania Decoupling Footers: $750 (USD) Verdict: There is a sweet spot in two-way stand mounts, my favourite speaker design. That sweet spot embraces ne... - Why The Vinyl Renaissance Is (Mostly) Not For Me6 January 2024, 11:06 pm
Why the Vinyl Renaissance is (Mostly) Not for Me By Steve Graham Spoiler alert: If you love vinyl, what comes next might not be to your taste. The intention of this report is not to dis vinyl lovers or change anybody’s mind. My take on the vinyl resurgence, and why it leaves me (mostly) flat, is just an opinion. If that opinion does not coincide with yours, I think we can be adult enough to agree to disagree. If you favour music as reproduced by the vinyl medium, I’m happy for... - Two Brand New Local-International Music Releases26 November 2023, 5:33 pm
by Noam Bronstein Back in February I wrote about Ilios Steryannis‘s terrific concert here in Guelph – and I’m pleased to report that Ilios (and his ensemble) has released Babylonia Suite, a full album of the suite of songs the Toronto drummer/composer wrote in honour of his grandparents’ migratory journeys. As of this month, this release is on Bandcamp, Spotify, and Apple Music; and Ilios sent me a very nice CD copy for review (the CD is available through his websi... - Review: The Schmidt Audio Ubiquitous V.2 Omnipolar Loudspeakers7 November 2023, 4:19 pm
HOLY SCHMIDT! The Schmidt Audio Ubiquitous V.2 Omni Loudspeakers Review by Noam Bronstein “What ARE those??”, asked a wide-eyed boy of 7 or 8 in the lobby of my building, as he watched Jon-George and I wheeling the Ubiquitous V.2’s out on their trolleys. You’re probably asking yourself the same thing. These are some unusual looking speakers. They’re omnipolar – and while that’s not a new idea, it is still rare to see them, even in boutique audio c...
- Shanling EC Mini Review16 March 2024, 9:01 am
Today, Marcus reviews the Shanling EC Mini, which is a feature-packed compact CD player, wireless-capable DAC, and headphone amplifier. It is priced at $359.00 Disclaimer: This sample was sent to me in exchange for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or status. I thank Shanling for their support. To learn more about Shanling products we previously discussed on Headfonics click here. Note, that this article follows our current scoring guidelines which ... - 1MORE Penta Driver P50 Review15 March 2024, 9:25 am
Today, Meldrick reviews the 1MORE Penta Driver P50, which is a 5-driver dynamic and planar hybrid IEM tuned by Grammy Award Winner, Luca Bignardi. It is priced at $169.99 SRP but currently on offer at $119.49. Disclaimer: This is a sample sent to me in exchange for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or status. I thank 1MORE for this opportunity. To read more about 1MORE products that we have previously covered on Headfonics […] 1MORE Penta Dri... - Topping D90 III Sabre Review13 March 2024, 9:02 am
Today, Louis reviews the Topping D90 III Sabre, which is a new high-end dual ES9039SPRO and Bluetooth 5.1 equipped balanced desktop DAC. It is priced at $899. Disclaimer: This sample unit was sent to me in exchange for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or status. We thank the team at Topping for giving us their support. Click here to read more about Topping products that we have previously assessed on Headfonics. Note that […] Topping D90 III... - Dekoni x HIFIMAN Cobalt Review11 March 2024, 8:56 am
In this feature, James reviews the Dekoni x HIFIMAN Cobalt, which is a collaborative set of closed-back headphones with a new 45mm dynamic driver. It is priced at $399.99. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to me in exchange for our honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or status. I thank Dekoni Audio for their support. Click here to read more about the Dekoni products we have previously covered on Headfonics. Note, that this article follows […] Dekon... - Campfire Audio Fathom Review9 March 2024, 8:58 am
In this review, Marcus assesses the performance of the Campfire Audio Fathom, which is a new 6 custom BA driver in-ear monitor tuned for audiophiles. It is priced at $1049.00. Disclaimer: This sample unit was sent to me in exchange for our honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or services. I thank the team at Campfire Audio for their support. Click here to read more about Campfire Audio products we previously covered on Headfonics. Note […] Campfire...
- Review: Schiit Audio Aegir 229 February 2024, 1:38 am
There has quite a lot of anticipation for the second generation of Schiit Audio’s Aegir power amplifier online. Way back The post Review: Schiit Audio Aegir 2 appeared first on AudioHead.... - Florida Audio Expo 2024 – Highlights And Best Of Show26 February 2024, 9:37 pm
Tampa isn’t a bad place to be in the middle of February. That especially holds true of you are a The post Florida Audio Expo 2024 – Highlights And Best Of Show appeared first on AudioHead.... - MoFi Electronics Goes Digital With The StudioDAC1 February 2024, 8:11 pm
The electronics arm of MoFi has been producing some really decent analog products since it first entered the market a The post MoFi Electronics Goes Digital With The StudioDAC appeared first on AudioHead.... - The Naim Uniti All-In-One Amplifier Line Gets More Power With The Nova PE30 January 2024, 6:16 pm
The legendary British brand Naim has done a great job of staying current with technologies in the high fidelity market The post The Naim Uniti All-In-One Amplifier Line Gets More Power With The Nova PE appeared first on AudioHead.... - Focal Updates Speaker Line To The Aria EVO X9 January 2024, 7:24 pm
As things start to spin up with CES (the Consumer’s Electronic Show) in Las Vegas this week, so does the The post Focal Updates Speaker Line To The Aria EVO X appeared first on AudioHead....
- CanJam NYC 2024 Part 215 March 2024, 6:00 am
Metaxas & Sins Easily the most visually striking amps at the show were from Metaxas & Sins. The Ethereal (Electrostatic, The post CanJam NYC 2024 Part 2 appeared first on Headphone Guru.... - CanJam NYC 2024 Part 114 March 2024, 6:00 am
First of all, I want to congratulate Jude and his crew for an outstanding show. This was the largest CanJam The post CanJam NYC 2024 Part 1 appeared first on Headphone Guru.... - Veri-Fi Audio LLC Vanguard Caldera 10 Active Subwoofer – Seismic Fun11 March 2024, 6:00 am
Last year when I reviewed the XSA Labs Vanguard Loudspeaker I noted that the one drawback of the speaker was, The post Veri-Fi Audio LLC Vanguard Caldera 10 Active Subwoofer – Seismic Fun appeared first on Headphone Guru.... - LIRIC 2nd Generation: the art of evolution7 March 2024, 2:00 pm
Next-generation headphone developed with community feedback to deliver an even better listen and a stunning new striped ebony finish. Baia The post LIRIC 2nd Generation: the art of evolution appeared first on Headphone Guru.... - Danacable Lazuli™ Voilà Headphone Cable – Open Horizons1 March 2024, 6:00 am
By and large aftermarket headphone cables are generic, that is to say that the cable manufacturer designs their cables to The post Danacable Lazuli™ Voilà Headphone Cable – Open Horizons appeared first on Headphone Guru....
- Wing Acoustics Zerø14 March 2024, 12:00 am
Anyone who’s ever lived with a BBC LS3/5a, Linn Kan, Wharfedale Diamond or Acoustic Energy AE1 will totally ‘get’ little loudspeakers. With a good one, what you lose on the swings you gain on the roundabouts – so to speak. This is because they can deftly dodge many of the compromises of floorstanders, arising from their costly and often not very rigid cabinet.The new Wing Acoustics Zerø standmount illustrates this point perfectly. This New Zealand-designed and m... - iFi Audio Zen Phono13 March 2024, 12:00 am
Supporting both moving-magnet and coil cartridges and able to generate up to 72dB of gain for low output MC designs, the Zen Phono sits towards the more affordable end of iFi Audio’s extensive range. No less usefully, there is a 50dB setting that caters for high-output moving-coil designs, but the really noteworthy figure in the Zen Phono’s spec is the claimed equivalent input noise of -151dBv. This is good going for anything under £1,000, let alone something costing £15... - Philips Fidelio L313 March 2024, 12:00 am
It’s doubtful if Philips’ Fidelio headphones have ever been bought to wear as a fashion accessory. The company’s latest, the Fidelio L3, is no exception. Colour options? Dark grey. Conspicuous branding? Zippo. Distinguishing features? Pass. All right, the ear cups appear to ‘float’ behind the open aluminium frame that supports them – something of a Fidelio signifier for the true head-fi aficionado. But if you asked an artist to draw a generic pair of over-ear... - Franco Serblin brings Accordo Goldberg speaker to UK12 March 2024, 12:00 am
Italian speaker maker Franco Serblin has launched a new speaker – the Accordo Goldberg, which is a little different to the norm. The company explains: “When the late, great Franco Serblin founded Sonus faber in the early-Eighties, most speakers – even high-end designs – were dull, slab-sided boxes. He brought the craftsmanship of a fine Italian furniture or musical instrument maker to the party, pioneering things like curved cabinet walls, utilising the finest materials s... - Audio Research Reference 80S12 March 2024, 12:00 am
When William Zane (Bill) Johnson opened Electronic Industries as a speciality audio store in Minneapolis back in 1951, little did he know the journey that his custom-built amplifiers would go on. By 1968 he had sold all the patents, the business and himself to another Minneapolis company, before buying everything back two years later to start the Audio Research Corporation that is still in existence today. And so started a cycle of ownership that has seen ARC swapping hands numerous times since ...
- Meze Audio Liric 2nd Generation Headphones7 March 2024, 9:53 pm
Next-generation headphone developed with community feedback to deliver an even better listen and a stunning new striped ebony finish. Meze Audio is delighted to introduce LIRIC 2nd Generation, a major evolution of its acclaimed LIRIC closed-back headphones with performance enhancements, a stunning new striped ebony wood finish and more modularity for easier upgrades and a […] The post Meze Audio Liric 2nd Generation Headphones appeared first on Audio Bacon.... - TIDAL Audio Welcomes Audio Ultra to Its Dealer Network27 February 2024, 9:13 pm
TIDAL Audio, the world renowned manufacturer of luxury high-end audio speakers and electronics, is delighted to announce the addition of a prestigious new dealer to its family. The newest member of the TIDAL Audio dealer network, Audio Ultra, located at the West Coast, now joins the esteemed ranks of Artisan Fidelity as an Authorized Partner […] The post TIDAL Audio Welcomes Audio Ultra to Its Dealer Network appeared first on Audio Bacon.... - Treehaus Audiolab introduces new “Texture Black Metallic” finish 10 February 2024, 10:38 pm
Treehaus Audiolab introduces new “Texture Black Metallic” finish at the Florida International Audio Expo 2024 with Geshelli Labs February 10, 2024 Treehaus Audiolab will make its debut appearance at FLAX, supplying speakers to Geshelli Labs for a special listening room. Audiophiles can experience Treehaus Audiolab speakers on superb solid-state equipment in Florida for the first […] The post Treehaus Audiolab introduces new “Texture Black Me... - Review: PGGB – Your Personal Music Upscaler8 February 2024, 4:14 am
As an audiophile constantly in pursuit of the pinnacle of sound quality, I’ve had the opportunity to explore various tools and technologies designed to enhance digital audio. One such tool that has caught my attention is PGGB, a sophisticated piece of software that aims to elevate the hobby through advanced up-sampling techniques. Developed with a […] The post Review: PGGB – Your Personal Music Upscaler appeared first on Audio Bacon.... - HIFIMAN Debuts Two New Desktop DAC/Amps6 February 2024, 6:28 pm
HIFIMAN Debuts Two New Desktop DAC/Amps EF500 and EF499 Put HIFIMAN Design and Performance Within Reach of Music-lovers at Every Level BELLMORE, NY, February 6, 2024 –HIFIMAN, the leader in high fidelity personal audio, today introduced two additions to its growing lineup of high-performance desktop headphone DAC/amplifiers: EF500 and EF499. Both the EF500 and EF499 (SRP: $459 and $299, […] The post HIFIMAN Debuts Two New Desktop DAC/Amps appeared first on Audio ...
- Clearaudio’s Concept turntable upgraded to Signature26 February 2024, 3:32 am
NEWS: Clearaudio does its Concept turntable package with even greater flair... the new Signature update has significant enhancements,... - Exposure launches 360 turntable… and it looks familiar16 February 2024, 1:04 am
NEWS: A turntable to match your Exposure amp now... the 360 looks suspiciously familiar to us.... - Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO X gets a Limited Edition14 February 2024, 2:34 am
NEWS: The legendary Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO gets a special edition for the company's centennial celebrations.... - Linn hits a high with Klimax Solo 800 mono amp31 January 2024, 4:27 am
NEWS: Power, all you need... is what Linn promises with its new Klimax Solo 800 mono amplifier.... - Putting Penang on the AV events map – NIAV Show 202426 January 2024, 3:00 am
NEWS: The Northern International Audio & Visual Show has grand ambitions – its organiser explains his vision for the event....
- WiiM Pro Plus Streamer Review13 February 2024, 11:07 am
the best combination of hardware and software I’ve seen in the hi-fi streaming sector to date, and represents the kind of value for money that is never given the recognition it deserves by the industry, especially the press. If you want to stream audio to a hi-fi, this is the little box you should buy.... - Spartan 30 Headphone / Line Preamplifier By Michael Fidler Reviewed7 February 2024, 12:30 pm
A small desktop headphone amp with line preamplifier, ideal for miniaturised systems with active speakers. What it lacks in modern conveniences it makes up for in linearity, power and low distortion.... - Acoustic Research AR48S Restoration Part 119 December 2023, 11:55 am
Dodgy drivers thwart my attempt to restore these classic Acoustic Research AR48S speakers, for now.... - Technics RS-B11W Cassette Deck Thoughts & Repairs14 December 2023, 11:22 am
Technics proved that doubling the decks didn’t mean halving the performance and the results speak for themselves. Probably one of the best bargains in cassette decks at the moment.... - Sony TC-WR645S Cassette Deck Repairs13 December 2023, 11:57 am
A well-featured machine even if it wasn’t Sony’s finest in terms of its construction quality. These make decent recordings, and are fine playback decks especially if you want the convenience of autoreverse. I’d probably still go for the more modern TC-WE475 or TC-WE675 for its simpler mechanics and better build quality...
- T+A DAC 200 DAC Preamplifier5 March 2024, 12:10 am
Craig Joyce auditions a striking-looking digital source component from a premium German brand…... - JVC DLA-NZ7 Projector Review4 March 2024, 11:49 pm
Tony O'Brien shines his light on this premium-priced new 4K HDR laser projector…... - Arcam Radia A25 Integrated Amplifier Review22 February 2024, 2:14 am
Mark Gusew auditions an affordable new integrated from a famous British brand…... - Epson EH-LS800 Super Ultra Short Throw Projector Review22 February 2024, 12:18 am
Ultra Short Throw projectors are hot right now, and the EH-LS800W is the cream of this company's laser TV crop. Steve May supersizes his viewing…... - dCS Lina Headphone System Review21 February 2024, 11:28 pm
From a prestigious audiophile brand comes this ultra-premium streaming DAC, clock and headphone amp combination. Matthew Jens listens in......
- TRIANGLE Borea BR10 Arrives: Larger Drivers, More Power, Same Great Value14 March 2024, 8:23 pm
TRIANGLE expands its affordable Borea range with the BR10 floorstander, featuring larger 8″ drivers for room-filling bass and refined sound. Learn more! TRIANGLE, a company recognized for producing quality speakers, has added a new flagship model to its popular Borea range – the BR10 floorstanding speaker. This model boasts larger drivers and refined design elements, […] The post TRIANGLE Borea BR10 Arrives: Larger Drivers, More Power, Same Great Value appeared first on HIFI T... - The Best Budget Turntables in 2024: Discover Vinyl Without Spending A Fortune12 March 2024, 9:18 pm
Best budget turntables 2024: Rediscover vinyl with our top picks for audiophiles and beginners. Reviews, specs, and tips included. The resurgence of vinyl records shows no signs of slowing down. Their unique sound signature and the tactile ritual of handling LPs continue to captivate music enthusiasts. If you’re looking to join this movement, the good […] The post The Best Budget Turntables in 2024: Discover Vinyl Without Spending A Fortune appeared first on HIFI Trends.... - Don’t Miss This Deal: Wharfedale EVO 4.2 Speakers on Sale for a Limited Time7 March 2024, 9:32 pm
Upgrade your audio! Save $200 on premium Wharfedale EVO 4.2 bookshelf speakers – limited-time offer. Audiophiles, get ready to upgrade your listening experience! The renowned Wharfedale EVO 4.2 speakers are now on sale for a sweet $999.00, a whopping 17% off the original $1,199.00 price tag. If you’re searching for premium bookshelf speakers that deliver […] The post Don’t Miss This Deal: Wharfedale EVO 4.2 Speakers on Sale for a Limited Time appeared first on HIFI Trend... - Meze Audio LIRIC 2nd Generation: New Sound, Design, & Features7 March 2024, 3:49 pm
Meze Audio announces the LIRIC 2nd Generation – updated sound profile, beautiful ebony wood, and increased modularity. Romanian audio specialist Meze Audio continues its tradition of high-end audio products by announcing the LIRIC 2nd Generation. This updated model refines the original LIRIC closed-back headphones, incorporating community feedback for a warmer sound profile, luxurious striped ebony […] The post Meze Audio LIRIC 2nd Generation: New Sound, Design, & Features appea... - Q Acoustics 5050 Flagship Speakers Arrive – What You Need to Know7 March 2024, 3:00 pm
Q Acoustics debuts the 5050 speaker, featuring cutting-edge “C3” cone technology. Get the inside scoop on performance, design, and pricing. British audio specialist Q Acoustics has unveiled the 5050, the new flagship model in its award-winning 5000 loudspeaker series. These floorstanding speakers promise a dynamic, room-filling sound experience thanks to their larger drivers and Q […] The post Q Acoustics 5050 Flagship Speakers Arrive – What You Need to Know appeared fir...
- HiFi Rose RS520 Integrated Streaming Amplifier15 March 2024, 2:02 am
Click to watch the YouTube VideoStunning and loaded with features, the HiFi Rose RS520 is one of the few standard-bearers of streaming integrated amplifiers on the market. From the tablet approach to controls, to the GaNFET amplification, and the built-in software for multiple streaming services, the RS520 is a true one-piece hub home audio system.www.dailyaudiophile.com... - The WiiM Amp: A Game Changer In Streaming Audio Amplifiers2 March 2024, 6:08 pm
Watch The YouTube Review What does it take to hit a grand slam in home audio? Start with a clean, simple exterior design. Pack in enough features to satisfy virtually everybody with a specific want. Make sure it can stream from an endless number of platforms/services. Include a robust, tested software app package. Provide enough power for all but the most demanding of speakers. Finally, put it at a price point that leaves the audio community slack-jawed. The WiiM Amp is all that!www.d... - The Groove Tickler: Stylus Replacement Expert27 February 2024, 3:47 am
Click Here For The YouTube ReviewA broken stylus is not the end of your cartridge, especially if it is out of production. JosephLong, aka The Groove Tickler can get you back to listening to your vinyl collection in a few short weeks.www.dailyaudiophile.com... - Vera-Fi Audio VBH-1 Isolation Feet: YouTube & Mini-Review4 February 2024, 2:13 am
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