- AMG Giro MK II turntable29 November 2022, 6:34 pm
Three decades ago, I had a boss who insisted I drive a Mercedes-Benz as a company car. Tough gig, you might be thinking, but there was solid reasoning behind this extravagance: He wanted the people representing his company to look successful, so it was three-pointed star cars for all, at a time when a Mercedes was more exclusive than it is today. Tue, 11/29/2022... - Roksan Attessa streaming integrated amplifier26 November 2022, 1:44 am
When I put together my first hi-fi system in the late 1960s, the amplifier was a Kenwood integrated. Soon I replaced the Kenwood with a Sony integrated, and then, a few years later, I bought a Lecson preamplifier and power amplifier pairing. It's been separates for me ever since. Fri, 11/25/2022... - Technics SL-1200G turntable24 November 2022, 3:36 am
People tend to believe that things are what they appear to be. This turned out to be the case in 2016, when Panasonic introduced the limited-edition Technics SL-1200GAE turntable. It appeared almost identical to an SL-1200—arguably the best-selling and most loved record player series of all time, discontinued in 2010 after more than 30 years—but it cost a whopping $4000. The similar model designation didn't help stem the griping that Panasonic had made a "fancy" version of their legend... - A Gryphon Event in Falls Church, Virginia23 November 2022, 8:48 pm
On Friday, December 2, Command Performance AV in Falls Church, Virginia, will host a special listening event with Rune Skov, Sales Director of Gryphon Audio Designs. Wed, 11/23/2022... - Paradigm Founder 120H loudspeaker23 November 2022, 6:39 pm
As a native European, I don't particularly love bubbly people: Too much sugar makes my teeth hurt. I'm sympathetic to my friend Nick, a Brit who reliably bristles when he hears Americans use the word "awesome" for the most mundane things. A slight drop in gas prices? Awesome! How was the meatloaf? Awesome! It irks him that the words awe and awesome are now nearly divorced. But I like to remind Nick that this hyperpleasant, optimistic American attitude is surely preferable to the alternative.We...
- Announcing Limited Edition Denali 6000 v2 Tower30 November 2022, 3:18 pm
The following is a press release issued by Shunyata. November […] The post Announcing Limited Edition Denali 6000 v2 Tower appeared first on The Absolute Sound....
- Heather Maloney: No Shortcuts (Live at the Academy)29 November 2022, 3:26 pm
During the past two-plus years there haven’t been a lot […] The post Heather Maloney: No Shortcuts (Live at the Academy) appeared first on The Absolute Sound.... - 2022 Golden Ear: Schiit Audio Loki Max Analog Equalizer29 November 2022, 3:23 pm
Schiit Audio Loki Max Analog Equalizer $1500 You need this, […] The post 2022 Golden Ear: Schiit Audio Loki Max Analog Equalizer appeared first on The Absolute Sound.... - Talent is An Asset, And Sparks Appears to Have It29 November 2022, 3:20 pm
My introduction to Sparks came during a 1974 performance on […] The post Talent is An Asset, And Sparks Appears to Have It appeared first on The Absolute Sound.... - Luxman L-507z Integrated Amplifier28 November 2022, 5:26 pm
I’ve reviewed the new Luxman L-507z integrated amplifier on the […] The post Luxman L-507z Integrated Amplifier appeared first on The Absolute Sound....
- Florida International Audio Expo 202330 November 2022, 11:37 am
The Florida International Audio Expo will soon celebrate their fourth annual event in Tampa. From February 17th through 19th at the Embassy Suites Westshore, this is your chance to explore an exciting showcase of products such as turntables, amplifiers, headphones, hi-res DACs, loudspeakers, cables, and much more! Many exhibitors will offer the curious, newcomers, and longtime enthusiasts an opportunity to enjoy the music!... - Spotify Reports Q3 2022 Earnings29 November 2022, 11:49 am
According to Spotify, "The majority of our key metrics surpassed guidance in Q3’22, led by Monthly Active Users (MAU) and Subscriber outperformance and healthy Revenue growth. Similar to last quarter, MAU growth saw notable acceleration, with net additions reaching a record Q3 high of 23 million, while Subscribers came in 1 million ahead of guidance. Gross Margin came in below expectations, mainly due to an unfavorable adjustment to prior period estimates for rights holder liabilities."... - The Capital Audiofest 2022 Fab Five28 November 2022, 2:05 pm
Welcome to the reveal of my Fab Five, the five most accomplished, most musically engaging systems that I encountered at this year's Capital Audiofest. Have you ever wondered criteria I use to make these selections? Well, it comes down to a symbiosis of many attributes. I listen for faithful replication of instrumental tonality, is it presented with vibrance, color, and texture? I listen for the level of authentic dynamism that a system can recreate, how well can it convey subtle nuance and shad... - Marten Parker Trio Diamond Edition Floorstanding Speaker Review26 November 2022, 12:05 pm
Marten speakers are designed and built in Sweden. Leif Marten Olofsson founded the company in 1998. Marten is now run by Leif Marten and his brothers, Jorgen and Lars Olofsson. Marten designs and manufactures five lines of speakers, all named to earn points from me; that is, they are named after American jazz musicians - Coltrane, Mingus, Parker, and Oscar. The fifth series is the Heritage Series, which has the sub-series Bird, Getz, Miles, and Duke. The Marten Parker Trio is a floor-standing s... - Aurosound Vida MKII Phono Stage Review26 November 2022, 12:04 pm
Selling from £3659 ($5290 USD) depending on configuration, the MkII has retained the steel chassis of the original, launched in 2011, with extruded aluminum front and rear panels, and the high-quality wood sleeve into which it slots. It stands on machined aluminum feet with rubber 'O' rings inset in their bases. Build tolerance and finish are very good with vintage retro styling. There's a new 0.8m-long DC umbilical cable supplied with the MkII which links the off-board power supply to th...
- MUSIC ⸜ Our Albums series: TOTO, Toto IV Columbia/Sony Music Labels SICP 10139~40, „Deluxe Edition. 40th Anniversary”, SACD/CD ⸜ 1982/20221 November 2022, 12:00 am
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INTERVIEW interviewer WOJCIECH PACUŁA images ANDRIJA ĆURKOVIĆ | press materials No 222 November 1, 2022 ⌈ THE EDITORS is a series of interviews with audio magazine editors from all over the world – both printed and online magazines, and portals. It started on January 1st, 2012, and 34 interviews have been published so far – the one below is No. 35. Our aim is to make our readers more familiar with the people who usually hide behind the products ... - REVIEW: MuzgAudio DAC-01T ⸜ digital-to-analog converter | POLAND1 November 2022, 12:00 am
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- Audience Introduces Its Studio Two USB Cable for Improved Digital Sound and Higher Value30 November 2022, 2:43 am
San Marcos, CA, November 29, 2022 "As digital playback components and computer hardware become ever more advanced, the quality of the USB and other cable connections should not be ignored," noted John McDonald, president of Audience. "Our new Studio Two USB cable can play a vital role in getting more musical enjoyment out of high-resolution... Read More » The post Audience Introduces Its Studio Two USB Cable for Improved Digital Sound and Higher Value appeared first on Positive Feedback.... - Elastic Time and Electromags: Q and A with Gayle Ellett29 November 2022, 7:04 pm
Gayle Ellett, Topanga Canyon. 2022, Photo by Rita Street Gayle Ellett is one of the founding members of Djam Karet, an instrumental quartet that recently released their 20th album, Island In The Red Night Sky. He's also working on the second release from his own band, Gayle Ellett and The Electromags, and is actively involved... Read More » The post Elastic Time and Electromags: Q and A with Gayle Ellett appeared first on Positive Feedback.... - Top 500 SuperSonic List - Part 3429 November 2022, 6:26 pm
This is an ongoing project by Claude Lemaire of Soundevaluations 206. Bionic Boogie, "Chains"/"Cream (Always Rises to the Top)." Polydor – PRO 066 (1978), 12" 33 1/3 rpm, promo. Genre: disco. Bionic Boogie was the brainchild of American disco producer, musician, and songwriter Gregg Diamond, who rose to prominence in early 1976 with "More, More, More" (Buddah... Read More » The post Top 500 SuperSonic List - Part 34 appeared first on Positive Feedback.... - Cantate Domino - First Time on Reel-to-Reel Tape27 November 2022, 11:01 pm
Cantate Domino. Torsten Nilsson (Conductor), Oscar's Motet Choir, Alf Linder (organ), Marianne Mellnas (soprano), Proprius 7762/AudioNautes Recordings AN-RTR-2107, 15-ips, 2-track reel-to-reel tape, IEC EQ, Price: €850 (until January); €990 (after January, 2023). Proprius Records' conjure up many fond memories for old time audiophiles and for good reason! And thanks to Fabio Camorani, founder and owner... Read More » The post Cantate Domino - First Time on Reel-to-Reel Tape appea... - The Great Painters - MayFly MF-201A Loudspeakers with MF-201A Stands26 November 2022, 9:45 pm
Most times, equipment reviews begin smoothly, and progress from there. Occasionally, though, they start with a bit of thud. In this case, my review of the MayFly 201A loudspeakers began with a disheartening rattle. The shipper had apparently not been kind in their transit of the four boxes. Upon connecting the speakers, it was readily... Read More » The post The Great Painters - MayFly MF-201A Loudspeakers with MF-201A Stands appeared first on Positive Feedback....
- The Carver Black Magic 2528 November 2022, 7:49 am
Sometimes less is more, especially when it comes to vacuum tubes. There’s always something special about a low-powered tube amp and a pair of fairly sensitive speakers. Bob Carver’s latest, the Black Magic 25 is a perfect example. Sporting a fairly compact chassis size and tube compliment (1-12AU7, 2-12AX7’s, and 4-EL34s) the Black Magic certainly […]... - Welcome to Distilled!26 November 2022, 4:40 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 […]... - REL Raises The Bar26 November 2022, 1:15 am
The new no.31 Reference Subwoofer is a substantial improvement. If you aren’t paying close attention, you might easily mistake REL’s new no.31 subwoofer for one of their outgoing reference models. Upon close inspection, aside from the new super-coolio carbon fiber badge, the rear facets of the cabinet top are beveled – a further effort to […]... - More Power From LSA!24 November 2022, 2:36 am
The New VT-150 rocks… You know we had a great time with LSA’s VT-70, featuring EL-34 power. Jerold O’Brien even bought the review sample. It’s a pretty incredible little amp for the size and definitely for the price. However, 35-40 Watts per channel isn’t always enough for everyone. Bam, they just introducedthe latest VT-150 model, […]... - Aqua Audio LaDiva CD transport and Formula xHD DAC3 November 2022, 3:58 am
If you are still committed to the compact disc, Aqua Audio’s LaDiva transport and Formula xHD DAC is the loveliest combination I’ve had the pleasure to listen to. Period. We currently use their LaScala DAC in system two with excellent results. Good as the LaScala is, this combination is an entirely different movie. Long before […]...
- Recommended Reference Component: EMM Labs DS-EQ1 Optical Phono Preamplifier15 November 2022, 5:00 am
Last month, we recognized the DS Audio DS 003 optical cartridge and its companion DS 003 phono preamplifier with a Recommended Reference Component award. As Jason Thorpe explained in his review of that combo on this site, DS Audio’s cartridges don’t “rely on magnets and coils to generate an electrical signal.” Instead, DS Audio cartridges use LEDs and light sensors, and the resulting signal must then be boosted and equalized by a phono preamplifier designed spec... - Shunyata Research Venom-X Speaker Cable1 November 2022, 4:00 am
Shunyata Research has been manufacturing its highly regarded power products for over 20 years. And while the Poulsbo, Washington, company is known for its power cords and Hydra power distributors, it also manufactures a full suite of cables and accessories. Shunyata’s products are not cheap: the entry-level Venom line of audio cables has prices starting at $450 and ranging up to $1000 (all prices in USD). However, all of its products utilize some or all of Shunyata’s many proprietary... - Not Quite a Vinyl Epiphany, but Close—My Brief Encounter with a DS Audio Optical Cartridge1 November 2022, 4:00 am
Around the middle of last month, I was at SoundStage! Hi-Fi writer Jason Thorpe’s place, which is in Toronto, Canada, helping him take photos of a Kuzma turntable he had in for review. While we were shooting photos, Jason was rattling on about me having to hear his system before we left for supper. ... - Recommended Reference Component: DS Audio DS 003 Cartridge and Phono Preamplifier System15 October 2022, 4:00 am
The resurgence that vinyl has experienced is certainly a boon for those who make and sell records, but there’s not much that’s new under the sun for this medium—the records, turntables, tonearms, and cartridges aren’t very different from how they were in vinyl’s heyday in the 1970s. But there has been one recent development that has advanced vinyl as a playback medium—the optical cartridges and accompanying phono preamplifiers that Japan’s DS Audio began... - Atohm GT1-HD Loudspeaker15 October 2022, 4:00 am
Note: measurements taken in the anechoic chamber at Canada's National Research Council can be found through this link. I got into this hobby as a teenager in the mid-1990s. Back then, I enjoyed the listening experience and loved the gear, but I also appreciated the industry itself. I seem to think the industry was broader and more vibrant than it is today—there were so many independent manufacturers serving the entire budget spectrum. Even the mainstream brands like Sony, Onkyo, and Pione...
- Kan Sound Lab Mewon TS-001 ribbon super tweeter Review21 November 2022, 9:45 pm
Initial suspicions One afternoon I find myself sitting in my listening chair, listening to music playing from my main audio setup. The only new things are two 10-lb 111/130/192 (H/W/D) mm boxes sitting on the floor next to my Vivid Audio Giya G1. Nonetheless, I’m thinking to myself “What the heck just happened?!” The two [...] The post Kan Sound Lab Mewon TS-001 ribbon super tweeter Review appeared first on Dagogo.... - Grado Labs Opus3 moving-iron cartridge High Output version Review and Follow-up on the Music Hall mmf-1.3 turntable1 November 2022, 4:20 pm
I recently reviewed the Music Hall mmf-1.3 turntable, and as good as the turntable was, I did feel the included $30 Audio Technica AT-3600L phono cartridge prevented the turntable from performing as well as it could. After discussing about using a better phono cartridge with both Roy Hall of Music Hall and the folks at [...] The post Grado Labs Opus3 moving-iron cartridge High Output version Review and Follow-up on the Music Hall mmf-1.3 turntable appeared first on Dagogo.... - Analog Technology Switzerland introduces its first cartridge, the Nagra Reference MC1 November 2022, 4:19 pm
The following is a press release from Analog Technology Switzerland. Swiss high-end audio firm, Nagra, announces the upcoming release of its first phono cartridge – the Nagra Reference MC cartridge. Initial units are scheduled to be delivered in December. The Nagra Reference MC cartridge is the product of a number of years of intense R&D [...] The post Analog Technology Switzerland introduces its first cartridge, the Nagra Reference MC appeared first on Dagogo.... - Shapeshifter – Music of Erwin Schulhoff DE3566 Review24 October 2022, 8:23 pm
The Ziering-Conlon Initiative for Recovered Voices at the Colburn School 1. Concerto for Piano and Small Orchestra, Op. 43 (21:05) Molto sostenuto Sostenuto Allegro alla jazz Dominic Cheli, piano RVC Ensemble James Conlon, conductor Five Pieces for String Quartet (15:29) 2. Alla valse Viennese (2:03) 3. Alla serenata (3;39) 4. Alla czeca (1:45) 5. Alla [...] The post Shapeshifter – Music of Erwin Schulhoff DE3566 Review appeared first on Dagogo.... - Music Hall mmf-1.3 turntable Review26 September 2022, 4:28 pm
I had two turntable goals at the beginning of this year. The first was to find a reasonably priced turntable to review. The second was to be able to play the 78 rpm records that I inherited a number of years ago. I have not played any 78s since I was a very young child. [...] The post Music Hall mmf-1.3 turntable Review appeared first on Dagogo....
- A Tale Of Two Streamers29 November 2022, 3:40 pm
I have been chasing my tail here in audio land, trying to find a sweet spot for digital playback. Most recently, I have been using an Antipodes DX-3 and am still experimenting with their new software updates and different DDCs. In my search, I stumbled across two devices that have sparked my interest anew! The first is the WiiM Mini, a $100 streamer developed by LinkPlay In 2021. The second is the Slim Devices Transporter, upgraded by Dan Wrigh... - More Music For Your Enjoyment22 November 2022, 3:00 pm
My last article, was based, in part, on a Philadelphia theme. I thought I would continue with another themed piece, this time involving my favorite living jazz drummer, Jeff Hamilton. I will include here some favorites culled from his numerous recordings as a leader and there are many, as well as his contributions as a sideman or the recordings of some lesser known but worthy of your attention, jazz artists, such as Pete Malinverni and guitarists Bruce Forman and &... - Atmos Music and Some Current Favorites, Part 2 (Grammy Edition)18 November 2022, 5:39 pm
My love for immersive audio only gets stronger as I hear more Atmos music. I've been listening to Michael Jackson's Thriller (40th anniversary) in Atmos for the past 24 hours, and loving every minute of it. The Atmos mix is great, and dare I say it, provides an experience with which no stereo format can compete, whether that's the 24/44.1 stereo digital version, or the digitally sourced Mobile Fidelity vinyl version. I had several Atmos albums to talk abou... - The Interview Series | Lonnie Liston Smith16 November 2022, 4:06 pm
As both a bandleader and sideman, pianist Lonnie Liston Smith helped define the genre-bending sounds of American jazz fusion in the ‘60s and ‘70s. “It almost seems strange to be talking about jazz musicians having hit records,” Baltimore Afro-American critic Frederick I. Douglass wrote in 1976. “But it is happening to people like Donald Byrd, Freddie Hubbard, Smith and a few others…. The truth of the matter is that Smith has discovere... - Dynaudio Focus 10 Active Loudspeaker Review11 November 2022, 8:34 pm
In October 2017 I visited Dynaudio's headquarters in Skanderborg, Denmark, to see how the company designs, manufacturers, and measures its loudspeakers. The experience was unforgettable for a number of reasons, including the wonderful people, but the one thing I think about most often is Dynaudio's measurement facility named Jupiter. The massive 13m X 13m X 13m room is a testament to the importance of solid engineering in the design process of Dynaudio speakers. This solid engine...
- Neil Young Cultivates Harvest 50th Anniversary Box Set for December 2 Release That Houses Two 180g LPs and 1 EP, Including a Full Disc of Previously Unreleased Of-Era Live Tracks and Three Studio Outtakes30 November 2022, 5:40 pm
A man needs to harvest a heart of gold, and Neil Young’s groundbreaking February 1972 album Harvest provides all the aural goods on wax to do just that. (Yes, I mashed up a few album titles there, but you get the point.) To wit: A new box set celebrating the 50th anniversary of Harvest is coming via Reprise on December 2 that will include the original album on one 180g LP, plus another LP comprised of an unreleased of-era live BBC solo performance, and a 7-inch EP with a trio of unrelease... - Insider Report: German Handmade Rekkord Turntables Finally Get North American Distribution Deal With VANA29 November 2022, 4:27 am
Who doesn’t like German design and manufacturing when it comes to turntables? It’s certainly hard to argue with the pedigree behind Rekkord turntables, which have been handcrafted in the company’s factory/facility in the Black Forest for close to a half-century. Read on to find out more about the company’s all-new North American distribution deal with VANA, and then check out all the specs you’d want to know about Rekkord’s reasonably affordable lines of auto... - RSD 2022 Roundup Special: Louis Armstrong, Vince Guaraldi, David Bowie, Bing Crosby, and Paul Kelly All Help Usher in the Holiday LP Spinning Season25 November 2022, 6:45 pm
It’s Record Store Day, one of our absolute favorite times of the year! In addition to all the choice RSD 2022 selections we’re all hunting for out there today, we decided to put the AP spotlight on a number of new holiday LPs to get you ready for the season ahead. Read Mark Smotroff’s fine selection of five new and upcoming holiday vinyl options for your own turntable and/or anyone on your vinyl gift-giving list. . . ... - Bryan Adams Does Everything for You Until It Hurts, and He Does It on Classic 180g Vinyl Too23 November 2022, 10:46 pm
Bryan Adams is a consummate and restless performer, so when the lockdown happened, he got right down to work in his home studio to keep himself busy. Not only did he come up with an album of all-new material — March 2022’s So Happy It Hurts, a 180g 1LP offering via BMG — but he also took a long, hard look at the four-plus decades of his recording career and decided to recut over a dozen of his favorite tracks under the umbrella of Classic. Initially, these classic Adams songs,... - Video Report: Capital Audiofest 2022 Showcases a Score of Top-Shelf Turntables, Tonearms, Cartridges, and More21 November 2022, 6:47 pm
Capital Audiofest 2022 was held in Rockville, Maryland on November 11-13, 2022, and our man Ken Micallef was on hand to take in all things analog. Check out his video package to see the best sights and sounds of the show. . . ...
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- Grover Neville’s CAF Photos | CAF 202230 November 2022, 6:30 pm
As we mentioned last week, just near the end of our coverage of the 2023 Capital Audiofest, we received an amazing treasure chest of images from our own Grover Neville. I tried to implement as [...]... - An Interview With Zu Audio and Bart Andeer Of Florida Audio Expo | The Occasional Podcast29 November 2022, 10:08 pm
This week’s episode of our audio-centric The Occasional Podcast features none other than Sean Casey of Zu Audio, and a separate breakdown of the upcoming Florida Audio Expo with show runner Bart Andeer. The Florida [...]... - Børresen, Ansuz and Aavik | CAF 202229 November 2022, 9:01 am
If you’ve followed Marc Phillips’ adventures in Denmark, specifically his visit to Audio Group Denmark where they make Børresen speakers, Aavik amplification and Ansuz cables and accessories, you’ll know they are at the forefront of [...]... - SPL Elector Analog Preamplifier | REVIEW27 November 2022, 9:00 am
A number of years ago, long before I reviewed this SPL Elector, I stumbled upon a really neat headphone amplifier. I don’t recall exactly how I found out about it; maybe through an on-line audio [...]... - Ampsandsound Zion: Further Thoughts | The Ivory Tower26 November 2022, 9:00 am
In ancient Hebrew, Zion is a sanctuary or refuge. I can certainly attest to the musical experience created when a pair of Ampsandsound Zions power my system; a space of refuge is created. A sanctuary [...]...
- 10 more thoughts on the WiiM Pro (including a 🌶 finding)30 November 2022, 2:37 pm
🎥 Camera: Olaf von Voss 🎬 Editor: John Darko 🕺🏻 Motion GFX: John Darko 💰 Ad segment: Jana Dagdagan 🛋 My listening room in 2022: https://darko.audio/darkos-listening-room-2022/ 🎵 Song IDs? Playlists of all music heard in this video – and other videos – can be found on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/johndarko Further information: […] The post 10 more thoughts on the WiiM Pro (including a 🌶 finding) first appeared ... - Cue up a white Christmas with this limited edition Pro-Ject turntable29 November 2022, 12:04 pm
New from Pro-Ject Audio Systems: not a new turntable but a new version of a relatively new turntable model. The Debut Pro – that we reviewed a year ago – is soon to be made available in an all-white version. Originally introduced to mark the Austrian manufacturer’s 30th anniversary, the […] The post Cue up a white Christmas with this limited edition Pro-Ject turntable first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be reproduced, recycled... - KEF LSX II video review28 November 2022, 9:37 am
🎥 Camera: Olaf von Voss 🎬 Editor: John Darko 🕺🏻 Motion GFX: John Darko 💰 Ad segment: Jana Dagdagan 🛋 My listening room in 2022: https://darko.audio/darkos-listening-room-2022/ 🎵 Song IDs? Playlists of all music heard in this video – and other videos – can be found on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/johndarko Further information: […] The post KEF LSX II video review first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No ... - Introducing the WiiM Pro network streamer25 November 2022, 11:13 am
🎥 Camera: John Darko 🎬 Editor: John Darko 🕺🏻 Motion GFX: John Darko 💰 Ad segment: Jana Dagdagan 🛋 My listening room in 2022: https://darko.audio/darkos-listening-room-2022/ 🎵 Song IDs? Playlists of all music heard in this video – and other videos – can be found on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/johndarko Further information: WiiM […] The post Introducing the WiiM Pro network streamer first appeared on Darko.Audio.------... - Rega readies ELEX MK4 super-integrated amplifier25 November 2022, 8:32 am
The UK’s Rega has this week announced the discontinuation of its mid-tier Elex-R integrated amplifier, to be replaced by the all-new ELEX MK4 super-integrated. What’s a super-integrated? That’s Darko.Audio terminology for any integrated amplifier that features more than one additional feature e.g. DAC and network streamer or DAC and phono […] The post Rega readies ELEX MK4 super-integrated amplifier first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of this RSS...
- Hana Umami Red MC Cartridge11 November 2022, 10:56 am
Of my meagre ten years in high-end audio, the best listening experiences I’ve ever had have been when friends or acquaintances invite me into their listening space and we get to pick recordings or albums to hear together. Whether that be a classmate and young audiophile inviting me into their Montreal apartment to listen to a modest but carefully pieced together Rega/NAD system, or stepping into the treated home listening spaces of high-end distributors, being a guest in someone’s &l... - PSB Synchrony B600 Bookshelf Loudspeakers11 November 2022, 10:56 am
A great aspect of exploring the audio industry is learning about the personalities behind the products. It’s fascinating to understand how those personalities are infused into such highly engineered systems as audiophile loudspeakers. Paul Barton, founder and chief engineer of PSB Speakers is one of those figures in the landscape of high-end audio, known for his commitment to sound engineering and for his personal involvement in the design of every model. Since day one, PSB has used meticu... - iFi Audio xDSD Gryphon Ultra-Res Portable Balanced DAC and Headphone Amplifier11 November 2022, 10:56 am
My first portable audio component was a yellow Sony Walkman cassette player; you probably know which one I’m describing. I spent so much time with it that the few pictures I have from that time always show it by my side. My faithful companion in adolescence eased that period in my life—I was glued to that yellow sound machine. I could fit many cassettes into my backpack (sometimes instead of books), and I knew my trusted player would acquiesce. Since the cassette player was portable,... - John Adams Collected Works—Nonesuch11 November 2022, 10:55 am
This is the recently released box set of John Adams Collected Works, a 40-disc set of recordings spanning more than 40 years of John Adams’ career with Nonesuch Records. Adams has been the leader of the US minimalist composers along with Steve Reich and Philip Glass since the early ‘80s. After playing a few minimalist pieces at college, I admit to not being a fan of the genre. To quote my wife, “minimalist music doesn’t seem to go anywhere”. An often-used descriptor... - Aavik Acoustics S-280 Network Music Player21 October 2022, 11:05 am
Do you remember the 1963 Disney film The Incredible Journey? One of my favourites growing up. A happy ending for two lost dogs and a cat making their long way home. The Aavik Acoustics 4-box DHL journey from home base in Aalborg, Denmark (Audio Group Denmark is the parent company—AGD) to the island has seemed a little like that, but I’d call it the “frustrating journey”. A happy ending, nonetheless. DHL shipping once the boxes arrived in Canada was a big problem. All duti...
- 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 ...
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- Acoustic Energy’s AE105 On-Wall Speakers Complete the 100 Series Range30 November 2022, 8:27 pm
We are big fans of the Acoustic Energy 100 Series Loudspeakers, but have wondered why a CI option did not yet exist. Enter the Acoustic Energy AE105.... - Editors’ Choice 2022: My Favorite Phono Cartridges30 November 2022, 10:00 am
My favorite MM and MC phono cartridges of 2022 priced from $190 to $899.... - Editors’ Choice 2022: My Favorite Turntables30 November 2022, 9:37 am
My Editors' Choice selection for best turntables of 2022 priced from $599 to $1,799.... - I Return to Vinyl After 34 Years: The Honest Broker30 November 2022, 9:00 am
But I now see firsthand how the music industry is fumbling this huge opportunity to revitalize its business.... - Bang & Olufsen’s Limited Edition Beoplay A9 Speakers March to a Different Beatz29 November 2022, 11:43 pm
Bang & Olufsen is releasing an extremely limited run of the Beoplay A9 Speakers featuring a Ferrari Sheppard piece selected by Swizz Beatz....
- Monolith by Monoprice 8250X Multichannel Amplifier Review30 November 2022, 12:00 pm
If you have been looking for a powerful eight-channel amplifier to drive your multichannel system, we’ve got a great option for you. With 200 watts into 8 Ohms or 400 watts into 4 Ohms, the Monolith by Monoprice 8250X offers outstanding power output in a small chassis thanks to its Hypex NCore® NC502MP amplifier modules The post Monolith by Monoprice 8250X Multichannel Amplifier Review appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com.... - Paradigm Founder 120H Home Theater System Review28 November 2022, 12:00 pm
Taps Das meets the Paradigm Founder 120H in a home theater system and things will never be the same! Check this video review The post Paradigm Founder 120H Home Theater System Review appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com.... - LSA HyperDrive 2 Headphone Amplifier Review23 November 2022, 12:00 pm
It feels like we’re just seeing an explosion of headphone amps lately. It’s not a surprise, given there seems to be an equally wide explosion of headphone models. Some models wired, others wireless, and many models offering both. The post LSA HyperDrive 2 Headphone Amplifier Review appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com.... - Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Wireless Over-the-Ear Noise-Canceling Bluetooth Headphones Review21 November 2022, 12:00 pm
Bowers & Wilkins has followed their PX7 wireless headphones with the PX8, reviewed here. They have new carbon-fiber cones, real leather... The post Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Wireless Over-the-Ear Noise-Canceling Bluetooth Headphones Review appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com.... - Formovie Theater Laser Projector Review16 November 2022, 12:00 pm
New to the ultra-short throw projector scene is the Formovie Theater Laser Projector. It’s billed as a television replacement with the ability to throw an image up to 150 inches diagonal from just 19 inches away. The post Formovie Theater Laser Projector Review appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com....
- Sutherland TZ Direct Moving-Coil Phono Preamplifier27 October 2022, 6:13 pm
FIRST REVIEW! The Sutherland TZ Direct is a brand new moving-coil cartridge preamplifier that is the result of Ron Sutherland’s exploration into the possibilities of transimpedance or current amplification. His earlier works with this technology – in contrast to the more common voltage-amplifying phono stages – include the Loco, Little Loco, and TZ Vibe. The […]... - Aurorasound VIDA Supreme Phono Preamplifier29 September 2022, 10:13 pm
“Be careful what you wish for”, goes the old saying. In this case, my wish to hear the top-of-the-line Aurorasound VIDA Supreme phono preamplifier was granted and the listening was all pleasure and no pain. Concluding the review of the Aurorasound VIDA mk.II in January of this year, I noted that wish while also suggesting […]... - Rogue Audio RP-9 Preamplifier21 August 2022, 4:10 pm
The Rogue Audio RP-9 line stage preamplifier has been on my “must audition” list since it first appeared in 2018. Having owned and reviewed other high-performance components from Rogue Audio, I asked Rogue’s Mark O’Brien if he would be interested in a review. The RP-9 is at the top of Rogue’s preamplifier product line, which […]... - Stillpoints Ultra LPI V2 Record Weight27 June 2022, 9:56 pm
The new Stillpoints Ultra LPI V2 record weight is an evolutionary advancement over the first version of the LPI. These record weights have an unthreaded hole in the center that is designed to simply slip over the record spindle of your turntable and then rest on the record label. The structure follows the design principle […]... - “Air” Is Not Air22 April 2022, 3:18 pm
Air isn’t some ephemeral thing that simply appears between your speakers. “Air” isn’t air! That sense of openness and space is precisely the presence of harmonics from notes in the midrange and treble. Air is largely created from harmonics and resonances. Air is important musical content. It helps define subtlety, nuance, and artistic skill. The […]...
- Review: IsoAcoustics Orea Graphite Isolators15 November 2022, 7:06 pm
IsoAcoustics Orea Graphite Isolators Review by Jamie Gillies As part of my quest in search of, to use poet Garrett Hongo’s great term from his recent memoir about audio obsession, “the perfect sound,” I began to consider isolation devices and products over the last couple of years. There are two schools of thought with respect to isolation. The first is that as sound travels out of a speaker, it obviously creates vibration and that can affect the performance of your... - Triangle Borea BR08 Speaker Review – Something Quite Unexpected1 November 2022, 2:30 pm
Triangle Borea BR Zero Eight Speaker Review: Detail, drama and something quite unexpected Review by Steve Graham Boring Stuff First Manufacturer’s Specifications: Tweeter: 2.5cm (1”) silk dome Midrange: 16cm (~6.5”) natural cellulose paper cone Woofers: Two, 16cm (~6.5”) fiberglass cones Sensitivity: 92dB/W/m Frequency range: 40Hz – 22KHz (+/- 3dB) Power handling: 150W Nominal impedance: 8Ω Minimum impedance: 3Ω Cabinet Dimensions: 8.11” W, 40.15&r... - Ace & Steve Update 4: I Should Have Known Better7 September 2022, 2:36 pm
Ace and Steve’s Big Vintage Summer Adventure: Update No. 4: I Should Have Known Better by Steve Graham If you have been following this series, you’ll know that the original Fisher output transformers were defective. Ace sprung for a pair of new Hammonds that are similar in size and weight to the originals. Not that this means much sonically, except Ace didn’t cheap-out on substandard parts. The Hammond naysayers among the DIY community, to say not... - Game Changer at a Reasonable Price: Neotech NEI-3001-III Interconnects22 August 2022, 6:23 pm
Game Changer at a Reasonable Price Point: Neotech NEI-3001-III Interconnects Review by Jamie Gillies Background Over the last two years, I embarked on a series of upgrades to my system in the hopes of achieving a more ‘high-end’ sound from my mid-level priced gear, after being perfectly content with my laid back, if not particularly resolving, system. My system consists of matching NAD C165BEE and C275BEE pre- and power amplifiers, a Thorens TD-145 Mk I turntable, an Oppo-105 un... - A Thought Or Two On The MOFI Situation18 August 2022, 5:04 pm
Mofi, Mofi, Mofi. Is there anything left to say? Perhaps. First off: I really have no skin in this game. The few older Mobile Fidelity LP’s that I’ve picked up over the years have been enjoyable, including Rickie Lee Jones, Sundown, and the Firebird Suite/Pictures At An Exhibition conducted by Muti. This hails back to when you could find those titles for $10-20. Once the prices of Mofi LP’s started soaring (I mean the first time, 25+ years ago) I largely lost interest in them, ...
- Topping E30 II Review30 November 2022, 10:02 am
Today’s post is a review of the Topping E30 II which is a compact desktop DAC featuring a dual AKM AK4493S chipset and up to DSD512 decoding. It is priced at $149.00. Disclaimer: This is a sample unit sent to us in exchange for our honest opinion. We thank the team at Shenzhen Audio and Topping for giving us this opportunity. To read more about Topping products that we have previously featured on Headfonics click here. Note, that this article follows our late... - ZMF Headphones Caldera Review28 November 2022, 10:25 am
In this feature, we review the ZMF Headphones Caldera which is a new proprietary 80mm planar magnetic driver flagship open-back headphone. It is priced at $3499. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to us in exchange for our honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or status. We thank ZMF headphones for this opportunity. You can click here to learn more about the ZMF Headphones products we have previously featured on Headfonics. Note, that this article f... - HiBy RS8 Review27 November 2022, 10:26 am
In today’s feature, we review the HiBy RS8 which is a flagship balanced R2R DAP using Android 12, 256GB of memory, and a titanium outer casing. It is priced at $3299. Disclaimer: This is a sample sent to us in exchange for our honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links. We thank HiBy Music for their support. You can click here to learn more about HiBy products that we have previously covered on our website. Note, that this article [&he... - FiiO Q7 Review26 November 2022, 10:03 am
Today, we review the FiiO Q7 which is an integrated portable ES9038PRO DAC and a THX AAA 788+ amplifier with up to 3W of balanced output power. It is priced at $799 Disclaimer: This was sent to us as a sample for our honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or services. We thank FiiO for this opportunity. To learn more about the FiiO products we have previously highlighted on Headfonics you can click here. Note, that this post […] F... - SMSL SU-10 Review25 November 2022, 9:59 am
In this feature, we review the SMSL SU-10 which is a high-end dual ES9038PRO desktop DAC with Bluetooth and MQA decoding capability. It is priced at $899.99. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to us for our honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or partnerships. We thank Shenzhen Audio and SMSL for their support. Click here to learn more about SMSL products that we have previously featured on Headfonics. Note, that this article follows...
- The Audiophile Black Friday and Cyber Monday Guide 202222 November 2022, 8:01 am
Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sales for Audiophiles 2022 As with last year, it seems the Black Friday deals have The post The Audiophile Black Friday and Cyber Monday Guide 2022 appeared first on AudioHead.... - Best Of Show – Capital Audiofest 202219 November 2022, 6:05 pm
While our coverage of Capital Audiofest 2022 might be a little lean this year, the writers from PartTimeAudiophlie’s The Occasional The post Best Of Show – Capital Audiofest 2022 appeared first on AudioHead.... - Review: Von Schweikert Audio Endeavor E-3 MkII16 November 2022, 5:19 pm
Review of The Von Schweikert Audio Endeavor E-3 MkII Loudspeaker More than a few audiophiles’ first real experience with Von The post Review: Von Schweikert Audio Endeavor E-3 MkII appeared first on AudioHead.... - MoFi Electronics And Andrew Jones Introduce The SourcePoint 10 Loudspeaker10 November 2022, 7:05 pm
The Occasional Podcast has been teasing a new Andrew Jones speaker since AXPONA this year. This weekend the veil has The post MoFi Electronics And Andrew Jones Introduce The SourcePoint 10 Loudspeaker appeared first on AudioHead.... - SVS Reveals A New Wireless Prime Pro System3 November 2022, 6:03 pm
Just in time for the holidays a new wireless product has emerged from SVS. The company which started as a The post SVS Reveals A New Wireless Prime Pro System appeared first on AudioHead....
- FiiO BTR7 Portable Bluetooth Headphone Amplifier Review – REVIEW BY ENJOY THE MUSIC.COM30 November 2022, 6:00 am
November 2022 FiiO BTR7 Portable Bluetooth Headphone Amplifier Review The shape of things to come. Review By Paul Schumann When The post FiiO BTR7 Portable Bluetooth Headphone Amplifier Review – REVIEW BY ENJOY THE MUSIC.COM appeared first on Headphone Guru.... - FiiO FH7S In-Ear Monitors28 November 2022, 6:00 am
FiiO seems to improve their art with each new offering, and the new FiiO FH7S is no exception. Despite being The post FiiO FH7S In-Ear Monitors appeared first on Headphone Guru.... - EarMen Angel Portable DAC/Amp & Meze ADVAR IEM24 November 2022, 6:00 am
This is my third and final review in my series of comparison reviews with the Meze ADVAR IEM sponsored by The post EarMen Angel Portable DAC/Amp & Meze ADVAR IEM appeared first on Headphone Guru.... - HEADPHONE.GURU 2022 PRODUCT OF THE YEAR AWARDS21 November 2022, 6:00 am
Headphone.Guru’s 2022 Product of the Year & Writer’s Choice Awards! Once again it is that time of year where we look back The post HEADPHONE.GURU 2022 PRODUCT OF THE YEAR AWARDS appeared first on Headphone Guru.... - Philly ‘Burbs Meet on Feb 5th, 2023 – NO Football that weekend!15 November 2022, 10:53 pm
What: Philly area meet (less than two hours from NYC and Baltimore and 3 hours from DC) When: Sunday, February 5th from 11-5-ish. The post Philly ‘Burbs Meet on Feb 5th, 2023 – NO Football that weekend! appeared first on Headphone Guru....
- Bluesound launches Powernode Edge,16 November 2022, 9:42 am
New compact streamer from Canada... - Ohidian unleashes Incanto loudspeaker15 November 2022, 10:10 am
New UK-built three-way floorstander... - Astell&Kern introduces A&ultima SP3000 DAP and Odyssey in-ears14 November 2022, 3:04 pm
New portable player and in-ears from A&K... - Focal updates Utopia headphone14 November 2022, 9:58 am
Smart new French connection... - iFi Audio introduces NEO Stream music streamer/DAC11 November 2022, 10:06 am
New addition to the NEO series...
- CanJam SoCal 2022 – Quick Impressions21 September 2022, 4:33 am
I know I’ve been MIA. Just had a lot of personal things to take care of. I also got married 🙂 Anyway, I’m progressing with the new listening room and will be pumping out new videos soon. Glad I made the last minute decision to attend CanJam 2020. Just picked up my 35mm lens and […] The post CanJam SoCal 2022 – Quick Impressions appeared first on Audio Bacon.... - Meze Audio announces the official launch of the 109 PRO headphone15 September 2022, 11:54 pm
BAIA MARE, Romania – September 15, 2022 – Meze Audio, award-winning high-end headphone manufacturer, announces its first dynamic open-back headphone – the 109 PRO. Made from carefully curated and responsibly sourced materials, including walnut wood, zinc, manganese steel and vegan leather, the 109 PRO is a comfortable, lightweight, yet highly durable headphone capable of producing […] The post Meze Audio announces the official launch of the 109 PRO headphone appeared fir... - Chord Company Launches the World’s First Wireless Cable: C-thru1 April 2022, 6:38 pm
1 April 2022, Wiltshire, England: Chord Company has applied its 38-year cable expertise to produce a truly unique product: the world’s first wi-fi cable, C-thru. C-thru is the painstaking result of literally weeks of research and development. The new wireless wire is not only the most transparent cable in the company’s history, it offers vanishingly low noise, making it ideal for […] The post Chord Company Launches the World’s First Wir... - 10% Off on Lazuli Products Nov 25 through Dec 2523 November 2021, 7:53 pm
From November 25 through December 25, 2021, Danacable will hold a Giving2021 sale on standard headphone products across all Lazuli product lines. You get 10% off the product’s price by entering the coupon code Giving2021 at checkout. At the end of the Giving2021 sale period, Danacable will tally up the discounts given and match the total in […] The post 10% Off on Lazuli Products Nov 25 through Dec 25 appeared first on Audio Bacon.... - JCAT Launches OPTIMO Nano PSU Upgrade Set11 September 2021, 7:17 am
ELEVATE YOUR COMPUTER AUDIO TO THE NEXT LEVEL. JCAT INTRODUCES OPTIMO NANO – POWER SUPPLY UPGRADE SET FOR THEIR USB & NET CARDS PROMISING EXCEPTIONAL SONIC IMPROVEMENT. OPTIMO nano filters and enhances power coming from computer or almost any ‘audiophile grade’ power supply on the market. It will revitalize JCAT cards and allow them to express their […] The post JCAT Launches OPTIMO Nano PSU Upgrade Set appeared first on Audio Bacon....
- Rega’s Elex integrated amp steps up to MK424 November 2022, 1:30 am
NEWS: A modern-day classic from Rega comes in line with current trends – it's the Elex with a DAC!... - McIntosh’s MDA200 D/A converter is future-proof22 November 2022, 1:20 am
NEWS: Those with an ageing D/A converter in their system may be keen on the McIntosh MDA200, which promises not to get old.... - Polk Signature Elite ES20 speakers – enjoyment effected16 November 2022, 2:02 am
REVIEW: If your aim is to just enjoy the music, these Polk Audio speakers will pleasure your senses.... - Getting manic with the Devialet Mania smart speaker8 November 2022, 1:40 am
NEWS: Devialet is holding nothing back on its first portable smart speaker, Mania.... - KLIAV Show 2022 – back in the groove29 October 2022, 11:06 pm
FEATURE: The KL International AV Show returned with a vengeance, making up for its pandemic-enforced absence....
- Majority Oakcastle DAB500 Compact HiFi Stereo System Reviewed15 November 2022, 10:09 am
a nicely made and finished bookshelf music system that provides plenty of functions for most casual listeners. A decent CD player, an excellent tuner, Bluetooth streaming, USB audio file playback and an AUX input for your telly or turntable. The post Majority Oakcastle DAB500 Compact HiFi Stereo System Reviewed appeared first on Audio Appraisal.... - Majority Robinson 2DAB DAB Radio Adapter / Tuner Reviewed14 November 2022, 12:10 pm
A tiny top flight tuner and Bluetooth receiver that offers excellent performance and clever BestTune tech. The post Majority Robinson 2DAB DAB Radio Adapter / Tuner Reviewed appeared first on Audio Appraisal.... - Majority Oakcastle HIFI200 Compact HiFi Stereo System Reviewed11 November 2022, 11:09 am
Too expensive for what it is, with much better systems even from majority themselves available for similar money. It does have a nice tuner though, useful alarm and timer functions, handy Bluetooth connectivity and USB playback. The post Majority Oakcastle HIFI200 Compact HiFi Stereo System Reviewed appeared first on Audio Appraisal.... - Classic Audio Spartan 5 Phono Stage Reviewed3 November 2022, 10:34 am
A diminutive little box, in which is a simple but objectively and subjectively top-class circuit typology. The Spartan series should be underlined at the top of your shortlist. They represent high-end objective performance and save you a boatload of cash. The post Classic Audio Spartan 5 Phono Stage Reviewed appeared first on Audio Appraisal.... - Ifi ZEN Stream Network Bridge Reviewed25 October 2022, 8:03 am
The objective of hi-fi is to reproduce the source as accurately as possible, and that is pure transparency. That’s what the ZEN stream offers. The post Ifi ZEN Stream Network Bridge Reviewed appeared first on Audio Appraisal....
- Lithe Audio 6.5” Bluetooth Bathroom Ceiling Speaker Review26 November 2022, 2:45 am
Marc Rushton auditions an affordable but effective method of wiring your bathroom for sound…... - Fyne Audio F704 Floorstanding Loudspeakers Review23 November 2022, 12:25 am
Craig Joyce auditions a seriously special floorstanding loudspeaker that's a unique listening experience…... - Roksan Attessa Streaming Amplifier Review21 November 2022, 11:58 pm
John Pickford auditions a surprisingly capable mid-price integrated with both vinyl and network playback capability…... - dCS Bartók 2.0 DAC Review21 November 2022, 11:10 pm
David Price auditions the latest version of this top-selling high-end DAC, complete with an important new firmware upgrade…... - NuraTrue Pro Wireless ANC In-Ear Headphones Review21 November 2022, 10:25 pm
Can the magic of Nuraphone be found once again in this True Wireless earbud version? Matthew Jens decides…...
- Samsung Cyber Monday: The Awesome Galaxy Buds Pro Are Only $99 Today!28 November 2022, 6:03 pm
Get the best Samsung Cyber Monday deal…Galaxy Buds Pro on Amazon for only $99! If you have an Android phone, especially one from Samsung, then you need to check out this amazing deal on Amazon today! SAMSUNG Galaxy Buds Pro True Wireless Earbuds w/ Noise Cancelling are only $99 today on Amazon, which is 50% continue reading The post Samsung Cyber Monday: The Awesome Galaxy Buds Pro Are Only $99 Today! appeared first on HIFI Trends.... - Top 20 Cyber Monday Deals For Audiophiles! Sales Extended! (2022)28 November 2022, 3:44 am
Get ready for some great Cyber Monday deals on headphones, speakers, amps, and more! Here are our Top 10 picks! With so many great deals out there, we’re sure you’ll be able to find something perfect for yourself or someone else. Check them out now! What is Cyber Monday? Cyber Monday is the Monday after continue reading The post Top 20 Cyber Monday Deals For Audiophiles! Sales Extended! (2022) appeared first on HIFI Trends.... - The Best Black Friday Audiophile Deals: Speakers, Headphones, Earbuds, Electronics! (Updated 11/25)24 November 2022, 6:07 am
Black Friday Deals Are Live! Shop today through Cyber Monday! Check Back through the weekend for frequent updates! Looking for the best Black Friday deals on speakers, headphones, and more? We’ve got you covered! From the best portable Bluetooth speakers to the most affordable wireless headphones, we’ve rounded up the best Black Friday audiophile deals! continue reading The post The Best Black Friday Audiophile Deals: Speakers, Headphones, Earbuds, Electronics! (Updated 11/25) appea... - The Best New Music Releases: New Music Friday 11/18!18 November 2022, 6:11 pm
Check Out This Week’s Best Sounding New Music Releases! It’s time to check out some of the best new music releases! We have a great mix of artists from across genres, including pop, hip-hop, R&B, rock, country, and more! Welcome back to New Music Friday; we pick some of the best new music releases so you continue reading The post The Best New Music Releases: New Music Friday 11/18! appeared first on HIFI Trends.... - Audiophile Christmas Gift Guide 2022: Best Holiday Gift Ideas!17 November 2022, 11:50 pm
The holidays are coming! Are you ready to shop for gifts that will wow your Audiophile friends and family? Our Christmas Gift Guide for 2022 has some great suggestions for unique presents that won’t break the bank. Also, check out our Amazon Storefront for more Holiday Gifts 2022, or bookmark this page for a frequently updated list continue reading The post Audiophile Christmas Gift Guide 2022: Best Holiday Gift Ideas! appeared first on HIFI Trends....
- Vista Audio Spark Amplifier23 June 2022, 1:32 am
SpecificationsWhat is it about good surprises happening in small packages? In my case, the high school years of the latter 1970’s with the mini-Aiwa stack intrigued me to no end. But that design seemed to fade as quickly as the heat built up in that four-piece grouping of tuner, preamp, amp, and cassette. While headphones seem to rule the desktop sector, there are a few exceptions. One such entry is the $399 Vista Audio Spark, a simplified integrated amplifier, designed and construct... - Peachtree PreDac & GaN400 Amplifier26 January 2022, 2:09 am
Link to specificationsLet’s face it, early adoption of new technology is fraught with risk. For every reward, there are penalties that can sink the concept, if not the business. It’s not the path for the weak of heart. It sometimes requires an almost obsessive desire to be successful. History is littered with good ideas that never panned out. Yet, sometimes the only way forward is to surf that new wave.About six years ago, the team at Peachtree Audio became aware of a new desig... - LSA HP-Diamond Headphones26 November 2021, 1:42 am
Link to SpecificationsI’ll be honest, for years I saw the LSA ads and never knew until last winter that the initials stood for Living Sounds Audio until I reviewed their sneaky good Statement 10 standmount speakers. Since then, I'd patiently awaited the HP-Diamond headphones. Due to their popularity and COVID, I was limited to just a month with these planar design, Russian-made beauties. No question, the wait was absolutely worthwhile.Up front, I need to say I was a bit concerned about the... - Aperion Audio MKII Planar Magnetic Super Tweeters19 October 2021, 3:39 am
Link to Specifications Everybody who's been a part of the audio hobby for over ten years has been there. You have a piece of gear you love, but one thing is missing that keeps it from being perfect. Several years back it was the Adcom GFT-350. Everything was so good at its price point, EXCEPT the tuner bleed-thru into other inputs. It was a painful, yet necessary parting. But sometimes an add-on component comes forward to place the favored piece in the "love it" category. I&rsquo... - Totem Acoustic Arro Speakers4 September 2021, 10:04 pm
Link to specifications“Well, those are a nice size.” stated my wife who loves mini-towers, the smaller the better. That alone made part of this review much easier, as she has little tolerance for review equipment anyplace beyond my man cave. The acquisition of the Arro’s for this review was not standard, as they didn’t come from Totem HQ outside of Montreal, but instead from a private sale. I admit to regularly surfing for used gear from certain brands. One morning ...
- Wires 4 Music Horus and Osiris Signature Interlinks29 November 2022, 9:20 am
Wires 4 Music is a young and dynamic company based in Málaga, Spain. Their goal is to make the best possible audio cables by employing today's best available materials while aiming for a reasonable price.... - Secondary System 4 – November 202226 November 2022, 10:15 am
This is a quick summary of the Secondary System as it was on November 26th, 2022.... - AVIDHIFI MC Cartridges – Industry Update13 November 2022, 3:21 pm
AVIDHIFI offers turntables, phono stages, amplifiers, supports, and speakers, and since the summer of 2022, also a range of phono cartridges.... - Final Touch Audio Elara power cable – Revisited13 November 2022, 1:05 pm
A complete system change and newfound experiences warranted a revisit of the Final Touch Audio Elara power cable. Read on to find out how I like it now!... - Aqua La Diva M2 – Part 330 October 2022, 6:46 pm
Of late, ongoing changes on the streaming front have led to my reassessing the CD medium. But more pertinently, I have made a very interesting discovery that led to a newfound admiration for the Aqua M2 drive....
- Audeze LCDi4 Review19 November 2022, 5:56 pm
Audeze have continually redefined standards in audio with their strong ethic for R&D and sheer…... - TRN ST5 Review22 October 2022, 8:51 pm
TRN (Zuodu Acoustic Technology Co., Ltd) has been a prominent name in the earphone market…... - Hidizs AP80 Pro X Review22 July 2022, 4:01 pm
Hidizs was founded in 2009 and offers an extensive range of products including DAPs, DAC/Amps…... - Moondrop Chu Review8 July 2022, 1:45 pm
Moondrop debuted in 2015 with its first product, the VX earbud and released its first…... - Hidizs MD4 Review21 June 2022, 12:47 pm
Hidizs, founded in 2009, is perhaps best known for the compact and high performance AP80…...
- Tim Lawrence on David Mancuso: How High Fidelity Shaped Dancefloor Culture30 November 2022, 5:08 am
Tracing the evolution and defining credo of a global sub-culture and attributing it almost exclusively to the influence of one person is a tricky proposition. Yet, historical data points cross-referenced with hundreds of interviews has led British author Tim Lawrence to the conclusion that reluctant DJ, storyteller, dance party architect and ‘Loft’ legend David Mancuso is that person. The post Tim Lawrence on David Mancuso: How High Fidelity Shaped Dancefloor Culture appeared first ... - Listening Space: Markus Driessen – North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany15 November 2022, 6:09 am
You may ask someone what a listening space is, but the answer would be as different as every person you asked. For some it could be a public venue, for others a private one. And for others yet, it is less corporeal and more abstract – an idea, a state of mind. A mirage. The post Listening Space: Markus Driessen – North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany appeared first on Resistor Magazine |.... - Heavy Rotation: Cape Cod Cottage – Edward Blankman28 October 2022, 3:33 am
In 1972, Edward Blankman, a retired dentist from Abington, Pennsylvania sought solace after the death of his wife Natalie. After moving to Cape Cod and finding a secondhand Wurlitzer he took it upon himself to play and read music, and after amassing enough songs, he brought together some studio musicians for a self-financed recording session in Boston. The result is an album of elegant, minimalist jazz: Cape Cod Cottage. The post Heavy Rotation: Cape Cod Cottage – Edward Blankman appeared ... - Jazz Kissa 2015 – 2019: An Interview with Katsumasa Kusunose13 October 2022, 6:58 pm
Few, if any, have documented the unique culture of traditional Japanese jazz kissa – or jazz cafes – to the extent photographer, writer and editor Katsumasa Kusunose has. The post Jazz Kissa 2015 – 2019: An Interview with Katsumasa Kusunose appeared first on Resistor Magazine |.... - Vintage Hi-fi in a Modern Iran6 October 2022, 11:44 pm
While being one of the oldest civilizations known to mankind, dating back to the fourth millennium BC, Iran is nonetheless thoroughly modern in its tastes for high fidelity. Yet some seek a musical path mixing the present with the past, curating vintage amplification and loudspeakers into their modern set ups. The post Vintage Hi-fi in a Modern Iran appeared first on Resistor Magazine |....
- Twittering Machines 2022 Holiday Gift Guide29 November 2022, 10:00 am
I’m a fan of filling our lives with beauty and wonder (and kindness but that’s not something you can buy). Here are some things that may bring some sparkle to your day(s). Cheers. Leonora Carrington: The Tarot of Leonora Carrington ($39.99) Underappreciated British-born Mexican surrealist [...]... - #NewMusicFriday: November 25, 202225 November 2022, 2:00 pm
Each Friday, Stephen Mejias, AudioQuest’s Director of Communications and former Stereophile and Audiostream columnist, will browse through the many exciting albums released that day and select 15 worth a closer listen. Flaming Swords by Fievel Is Glauque Fievel Is Glauque: Flaming Swords (la Loi) Anadolu [...]... - Album of the Week: Sarah Davachi: Two Sisters25 November 2022, 1:12 pm
Music as spirit guide. From the liner notes: carillon on ‘Hall of Mirrors’ performed and recorded by Tiffany Ng mezzo-soprano on ‘Alas, Departing’ performed and recorded by Jessika Kenney contralto on ‘Alas, Departing’ performed and recorded by Dorothy Berry violin on ‘Icon Studies I’ performed [...]... - Review: Credo EV 1202 Ref. Loudspeakers24 November 2022, 12:00 pm
If you’re looking for a sleek, slender amp-friendly tower speaker that serves whatever music suits your fancy, read on. Every hifi system has character. As system builders, we get to choose where that character comes from and how much of it we want. Some people [...]... - Germany’s Rekkord Turntables Have Arrived in North America22 November 2022, 11:58 am
Hand-made in the Black Forest, Rekkord Turntables are built in the same precision machining and clock-making factory the company founder first opened in 1907. The Rekkord lineup of fully automatic, semi-automatic, and manual turntables consists of 6 models, priced from $369 for the F100 to [...]...
- FiiO K7 Review29 November 2022, 7:00 am
Today we’re going to be checking out the new FiiO K7 DAC & AMP. It’s selling for $199 USD. Disclaimer: FiiO sent us the FiiO... The post FiiO K7 Review appeared first on https://www.headfonia.com/... - Topping E70 & L70 Review26 November 2022, 11:03 pm
In this article, we review the Topping E70 & L70 desktop AMP and DAC. Both devices are individually priced at $349 USD. This review... The post Topping E70 & L70 Review appeared first on https://www.headfonia.com/... - 2022 Black Friday & Cyber Monday Audio Buying Guide!24 November 2022, 10:00 pm
In this article we present to you our Black Friday and Cyber Monday Audio Buying Guide. Look out for deals on these units! ... The post 2022 Black Friday & Cyber Monday Audio Buying Guide! appeared first on https://www.headfonia.com/... - Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless – Review23 November 2022, 10:30 pm
Today we review the fourth iteration of a mythic Bluetooth headphone: the Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless, selling for €349/$349. Disclaimer: The Sennheiser Momentum... The post Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless – Review appeared first on https://www.headfonia.com/... - Audeze MM-500 Review21 November 2022, 10:30 pm
In this article we look at the Audeze MM-500 (studio) headphone, selling for $1,699 USD. Disclaimer: The Audeze MM-500 was sent to us... The post Audeze MM-500 Review appeared first on https://www.headfonia.com/...