- Dealer Event in San Diego Friday20 February 2019, 5:22 pm
Friday, February 22, from 5pm, Alma Music and Audio (7847 Convoy Ct. #101, San Diego, CA 92111) will host Wilson Audio's Peter McGrath for the introduction of the new Sasha DAW loudspeaker. We're told it will be a fun night of music, celebrating Wilson's ambitious recreation of the seminal WATT/Puppy loudspeaker, as well as the man who started it all, the late David A. Wilson. The system will also showcase Audio Research's Reference 160M and MSB's Reference DAC.Wed, 02/20/2019... - Listening #195: Ortofon SPU Century & Grandinote Celio19 February 2019, 8:12 pm
Easy pickup: Art’s Dog, Chatter, cozies up to Leif Johannsen of Ortofon A/S and Dee Hustinova of Ortofon USA. (Photo: Art Dudley) According to the 2018 edition of the UN's World Happiness Report, Denmark is the third-happiest nation on Earth, trailing only its neighbors Finland and Norway. I heard that yesterday afternoon, on NPR. The reporter even spelled out the word used by Danes to describe their feelings of happiness: hygge. Apparently, at present, Denmark is positively rotten with ... - Recording of March 2019: Hespèrion XXI & Jordi Savall <I>Ibn Battuta: The Traveler of Islam 1304–1377</I>19 February 2019, 8:11 pm
Hespèrion XXI & Jordi Savall: Ibn Battuta: The Traveler of Islam 1304–1377 Music of Afghanistan, Bagdad, China, Granada, India, Mali, Morocco, more Alia Vox AVSA9930 (24/88.2, 2 SACDs). 2018. S.L. Sonjade, prod.; Harry Charlier, Manuel Mohino, engs. DDD. TT: 2:27:04 Performance ***** Sonics **** Sixty years after Italian explorer and merchant Marco Polo chronicled his journey to Asia, Tangier-born Abu Abdallah Ibn Battuta (b. 1304, d. 1368–1377) spent close to 30 remarkable... - Music@Menlo 2018's <I>Creative Capitals</I>18 February 2019, 12:31 pm
Last summer, Music@Menlo devoted its season to a series of Creative Capitals programs. Through concerts, lectures, and more, the festival surveyed the diversity of Western chamber music that was birthed in Europe's "most flourishing" historic creative capitals—London, Paris, St. Petersburg, Leipzig, Berlin, Budapest, and Vienna. You can hear the sum of Music@Menlo's accomplishments in the multi-CD sets of the their annual festivals, most of which are also available for streaming in Red-Boo... - What a Great Show!15 February 2019, 2:27 am
Many rooms, such as Vanatoo's, where I snapped the above photo, had SRO crowds. Nor were those crowds limited to exhibits with low-priced products. MBL/UHA, Wilson/Audio Research, and MartinLogan/Parasound, to name but three higher-priced rooms that carried well-known brands, were mobbed. In addition, almost every attendee was respectful during demos, and refrained from the tendency to carry on private conversations. I only heard two cell phones go off in rooms, and no one blinded me by texting ...
- Raidho Introduces New TD Series21 February 2019, 7:33 pm
The following is a press release issued by Raidho. February 21, 2019 - The new Raidho Tantalum-Diamond (TD) cone: TD-4.8 Even though our Diamond cone drivers, are already groundbreaking in their technology and performance, we still don’t stop there - improving our technology is simply a part of the Raidho DNA. With the new Tantalum technology, we have managed to better our already class leading diamond cones. By adding Tantalum to our ceramic cones, before the diamond layer, we have create...
- TAS Legacy: Phase Linear 700 Power Amplifier21 February 2019, 7:32 pm
Weighing 45 pounds and selling for $749, with a certified output of over 350 watts per channel, the Phase Linear 700 amplifier set the audio world on its ear. When it was commercially released in 1971, few took 27-year-old Robert W. (Bob) Carver’s claims for it seriously. Remember, this was Carver’s first commercial product and he was then completely unknown to audiophiles. Before the Phase Linear 700’s appearance, an average high-powered amplifier offered somewhere on the orde... - Yarlung Artist Yuko Mabuchi Delivers Breakthrough Performance20 February 2019, 12:34 pm
In a TAS review of the first Yarlung album by jazz pianist Yuko Mabuchi, Jeff Wilson compared the audiophile recording to a coming-out party due to the wide range of music on that release. Her performance on January 25 at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall in Costa Mesa, California could be seen as another type of coming- out party. Opening for Branford Marsalis, Mabuchi was, for many people in the audience, making a completely new introduction—and this in an 1800-seat hall... - What’s New at AXPONA 201919 February 2019, 9:16 pm
The following is a press release issued by AXPONA. SCHAUMBURG, IL | February 19, 2019 - - AXPONA (Audio Expo North America) will celebrate its 10thanniversary April 12-14 at theRenaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center, marking the biggest show to date with NEW and exciting features. The 2019 show will include an Ear Gear Halldedicated solely to Headphones,Mobile Appto help navigate the show, Guest Speakers, Live Musicnightly, major International Exhibitors, and 100’s of Product... - Dealer Event February 23 - Sunny Components Covina15 February 2019, 6:56 pm
The following is a press release issued by HRS and Vandersteen. February 15, 2019 - Saturday February 23, 12-5 PM Covina specialty audio retailer Sunny Components (1370 E. Cypress Street Suite D Covina CA) will host Harmonic Resolution Systems (HRS), Vandersteen Audio and Brinkmann Audio. From HRS, special guest Michael Latvis, with 4 decades of engineering experience and Founder and Head Engineer of Harmonic Resolution Systems (HRS) will answer questions and demonstrate their award winning audi...
- TBT VIDEO: How A Vinyl Record Is Made21 February 2019, 12:15 pm
EnjoyTheMusic.com and EnjoyTheMusic.TV presents to you our tour of the Quality Record Pressings (Acoustic Sounds) vinyl LP pressing plant. We join plant manager Gary and owner Chad Kassem as they take us on a step-by-step journey through how a vinyl LP record is produced.---> Read More ... - World Premiere Review! Triangle Art TA-200M Class A Monoblock Power Amplifiers20 February 2019, 2:39 pm
In the past when I was in my listening seat I was accustomed to music "enveloping" me. But when listening to the Triangle Art TA-200Ms in my system they did this in a way that I've never experienced before. It was as if I was sitting within the music, observing the sounds as almost as they were physical objects that I could reach out and touch. There wasn't separation of instruments and groups of instruments as before, because now the sound created a three-dimensional sonic diorama in front of m... - FL Audio Expo: Mytek Brooklyn Bridge20 February 2019, 2:14 pm
Mytek brought their new Brooklyn Bridge ($2995) to Florida Audio Expo 2019, which is basically identical to Brooklyn DAC+ in terms of audio circuits and performance. The addition of a built-in Network Streamer brings the unit to modern standards. This also means the AES/EBU digital input was replaced with an Ethernet network connector plus there's a Wi-Fi antenna and a USB port for external music hard drive.---> Read More ... - FL Audio Expo: MBL, United Home Audio, And Wireworld20 February 2019, 2:12 pm
MBL North America was at Florida Audio Expo with a complete system i've heard many times in various forms. Nothing much has really changed, as you need massive power to drive these speakers, with powered subwoofers needed for true deep bass production.---> Read More ... - Audioengine A2+ Wireless Bluetooth Computer Speakers20 February 2019, 11:59 am
Audioengine's A2+ Wireless Speakers ($269 per pair) were designed for your desktop with Class AB monolithic analog power amplifiers built inside the left speaker. Audioengine home speakers utilize Bluetooth aptX for up to 100 feet of wireless signal transmission without drop-outs.---> Read More ...
- REVIEW: Finite Elemente CERABALL | CERABASE CLASSIC | anti-vibration feet | GERMANY31 January 2019, 11:00 pm
⌈ This time we got for a review the anti-vibration feet of the German company FINITE ELEMENTE, Ceraball and Cerabase Classic models. This brand is one of the precursors among specialized firms fighting against unwanted vibrations, which with these products returns to the market after a few years absence. We published an interview with the current boss, Mr. Luis Fernandes, beginning of January. The test that you are reading is therefore the second part of this publication. ⌋ have... - TECHNIQUE | A GUIDE TO… | FINE-TUNNING, or how to set up speakers31 January 2019, 11:00 pm
⌈ A LOUDSPEAKERS SETUP in a room is a key element, equally important as a selection of the other system components. Below you will find some simple tips that will help you squeeze the most of your speakers. Most of these activities do not require spending a penny, some will cost you a bit. ⌋ hen testing the Xiavan Perla Exclusiva speakers I spent a lot of time on activities that Wilson Audio calls fine-tuning. Not that Xavians require such action. It is exactly the opposite - th... - REVIEW: AudioPhase FOUNTAINHEAD | AC power cable | RED Fingerprint | POLAND31 January 2019, 11:00 pm
arol Goliński, the AUDIOPHASE owner and constructor, has so far been dealing with two aspects of audio: the construction of loudspeakers and AC power cables, and he has been really good at both. Based on the current company offer presented on the AudioPhase website, one can assume that market conditions have forced Mr Goliński to specialize in cables. Some time has passed since the Devil model, a quite inexpensive, fantastic AC power cable, was tested in “High Fidelity” and... - INTERVIEW | AUDIO COMPANY: LUIS FERNANDES finite elemente, CEO | GERMANY31 January 2019, 11:00 pm
⌈ The FINITE ELEMENT METHOD (FEM) is a numerical method for solving problems of engineering and mathematical physics. Typical problem areas of interest include structural analysis, heat transfer, fluid flow, mass transport and electromagnetic potential. The analytical solution of these problems generally requires the solution to boundary value problems for partial differential equations. Wikipedia.pl ⌋ r Luis Fernand... - REVIEW: Audio Reveal FIRST | integrated amplifier (tubed) | POLAND31 January 2019, 11:00 pm
⌈ Single-ended is an English term used to describe one of the ways a signal amplifier works. In audio it is about a single tube or a transistor in an output stage. This is the ultimate method of signal amplification, eliminating distortions generated by circuits operating in a push-pull mode. It does have following disadvantages though: high operating temperature of the amplifying circuit, low power output and very low efficiency. The FIRST by AUDIO REVEAL represents this type of a design....
- Luxman LX-380 Integrated - A Second Take21 February 2019, 4:30 pm
As many of you know, Luxman has a long and proud tradition in the HiFi industry. Within that history, the HiFi press has bestowed accolades to many of their models over the years. Recently Victor Chavira and I at PF got a chance to review an integrated amplifier in their lineup, the LX-380 to be... Read More » The post Luxman LX-380 Integrated - A Second Take appeared first on Positive Feedback.... - Acoustic Revive RTP-4EU Absolute AC Power Strip21 February 2019, 4:01 pm
A power strip is simply a "splitter" of the power supply—it goes in with a single cable, and it goes out via several outputs/sockets. Acoustic Revive in Europe offers one model, featuring four sockets. We would like to present you the latest version called the Absolute. This is the first part of a two-part test.... Read More » The post Acoustic Revive RTP-4EU Absolute AC Power Strip appeared first on Positive Feedback.... - Paradox Pulse Audio Phono 70 Signature Phono Stage21 February 2019, 1:46 am
I came upon Paradox Pulse quite by accident while pursuing eBay looking at some used amplifiers. What first caught my attention, and the reason for my contacting them, was the rebodied and retipped Denon 103 R cartridges they were offering. Officially known as a the Paradox Pulse Guard3 R SMR. That will be the subject... Read More » The post Paradox Pulse Audio Phono 70 Signature Phono Stage appeared first on Positive Feedback.... - WHAT’S NEW AT AXPONA 2019: EAR GEAR EXPO, MOBILE APP, GUEST APPEARANCES AND MAJOR PRODUCT DEBUTS 19 February 2019, 9:39 pm
SCHAUMBURG, IL (February 19, 2019) - - AXPONA (Audio Expo North America) will celebrate its 10thanniversary April 12-14 at theRenaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center, marking the biggest show to date with NEW and exciting features. The 2019 show will include an Ear Gear Halldedicated solely to Headphones,Mobile Appto help navigate the show, Guest Speakers, Live Musicnightly, major International Exhibitors, and 100’s of Product ... - Underwood Hi Fi Purchases The Assets of Core Power Technologies, LLC19 February 2019, 5:12 pm
LAHAINA, HAWAII (01/15/19) – Walter Liederman, President and Owner of Underwood Hifi, Inc is pleased to announce the Asset Sale Purchase of Core Power Technologies, LLC of Broomfield Colorado. Liederman comments - The EQUI=CORE, DEEP=CORE and GROUND=ZERO products have been designed and executed by some of the brightest minds in our industry. Manufactured solely in... Read More » The post Underwood Hi Fi Purchases The Assets of Core Power Technologies, LLC appeared first on Positive F...
- The Sonus Faber SE Speakers11 February 2019, 7:51 pm
Even at a relatively low background level the massive Sonus faber SE speakers are immersive. The top to bottom tonal balance is so engaging, it’s tough to write, or even have a conversation while they are playing. These speakers truly take your breath away, even before you turn the music on. Even at a modest level [...]... - Big News From MartinLogan, Paradigm, and Anthem at ISE7 February 2019, 4:49 am
Paradigm, Anthem, and MartinLogan are pleased to announce exhibition plans for ISE 2019 at the RAI in Amsterdam. For four days in early February, the companies will showcase a broad range of advanced loudspeaker designs and cutting-edge audio electronics. Paradigm and Anthem will offer 2-channel and home theater demonstrations, MartinLogan will announce several new products, [...]... - New In-wall and In-ceiling speakers from Sonus faber5 February 2019, 10:31 am
Today, from Amsterdam at the ISE show, the Sonus faber division of the McIntosh Group announced a wide range of in-wall and in-ceiling speakers. They call this new line of speakers Palladio, appropriately bearing the name of the Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio – a master of classical proportion. This is fantastic news for those wishing to build an [...]... - JERN 14EH Speakers5 February 2019, 6:12 am
With so many manufacturers of small speakers skating around the subwoofer issue, JERN (Danish for Iron, but more about that later) comes right out and tells you that their speakers are “meant for use with a high quality subwoofer.” Meeting with JERN’s CEO and designer, Ole Lund Christensen and their representative for the US, Steve [...]... - The REL Carbon Limited Subwoofer4 February 2019, 6:16 pm
Tracking through Jaco Pastorius’ debut album via a pair of RELs new Carbon Limited subwoofers, there’s definitely something different from the way the low frequencies are rendered compared to what I’m used to on my REL 212SEs. Our Product of the Year-winning 212’s provide a level of power, weight, and definition that are unmatched in their price [...]...
- Parasound Halo JC 5 Stereo/Mono Amplifier15 February 2019, 5:00 am
Note: Measurements can be found through this link. Like its designer, John Curl, the recently discontinued Parasound Halo JC 1 mono amplifier is something of a legend. Introduced in 2003, the JC 1 was still considered one of the best values in a high-end, solid-state power amplifier when the last production unit rolled off the line in 2018, at $4495 USD each. Since the introduction of the JC 1, Curl has designed many other highly regarded amplifiers and preamplifiers for Par... - The Best Got Better: Revisiting EMM Labs' DA2 Reference Digital-to-Analog Converter1 February 2019, 5:00 am
Have you ever taken your car in for a complete tune-up and, when you picked it up, it worked so much better that it seemed like a different vehicle? A similar thing happened to me with EMM Labs’ DA2 Reference digital-to-analog converter, which I reviewed in July 2017. ... - Recommended Reference Component: VPI Prime Signature Turntable1 February 2019, 5:00 am
Until now, the Rega Research RP8 has been the only turntable listed in our Recommended Reference Components. But that was destined to change after the publication on December 15, 2018, on SoundStage! Ultra, of Jason Thorpe’s review of the VPI Prime Signature turntable. ... - Boulder Amplifiers 508 Phono Stage1 February 2019, 5:00 am
When I started out in audio, hi-fi gear from Boulder Amplifiers always seemed like so much mythical unobtanium to this perennially cash-strapped, wide-eyed teen. It wasn’t just the five-figure prices that put their gear out of my reach: No dealers in my neck of the woods carried the line, thereby making auditioning impossible. Still, neither of those high hurdles kept me from salivating over Boulder’s visually arresting, no-compromise wares, including its now legendary, dual-chassis,... - The Industry Is Doomed1 February 2019, 5:00 am
Rather than the anticipated miserable, soul-destroying post-mortem to the catastrophe that was the high end at CES 2019, it’s worth recounting some of the optimistic notes that prevailed. But that is not my way. I haven’t been this depressed since 1970. Still, there was one positive note: bizarrely, amidst the palpable gloom of the Venetian, where the whole of the high end wouldn’t have filled even one corridor -- let alone a floor -- I chanced upon a well-placed individual wit...
- PSB Updates Acclaimed Alpha Series Speakers20 February 2019, 9:05 pm
By Popular Demand, Legendary Paul Barton Redefines Performance/Value Equation PSB Speakers, long renowned for affordable excellence in loudspeaker design,launched an all-new range of Alpha speakers that,like their predecessors, deliver remarkable valueand performance. Four models in all, the new AlphaSeries is comprised of compact monitors P3 ($199 per pair) andP5($349 per pair), a center channel C10 [...] The post PSB Updates Acclaimed Alpha Series Speakers appeared first on Dagogo.... - NAD Introduces D 3045 Hybrid Digital DAC/Amplifier20 February 2019, 8:45 pm
Combines the Best of Both Worlds for High-Res Digital and Vinyl Enthusiasts NAD Electronics, a leading manufacturer of premium home audio and video products, announced a feature-packed HybridDigitalDAC/Amplifier showcasing many of the company’s advanced audio technologies. Designed to appeal to the most ardent hi-res digital and vinyl enthusiasts, the D 3045 has it all: HybridDigital [...] The post NAD Introduces D 3045 Hybrid Digital DAC/Amplifier appeared first on Dagogo.... - Pass Laboratories Legacy archive20 February 2019, 6:13 pm
Few companies are as focused as Pass Laboratories in its work. It’s engineers not only develop superior products to older models continuously, they author a library of manuals with contents and insights that rival product reviews. Most importantly, the company archives each and every one of them in a tucked away page. The manuals not [...] The post Pass Laboratories Legacy archive appeared first on Dagogo.... - Nativ Vita now supports TIDAL Masters and MQA19 February 2019, 9:02 pm
PRESS RELEASE Nativ Vita high-res music player now supports TIDAL Masters and MQA. Nativ Vita now supports TIDAL MASTERS, and the revolutionary Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) technology. Here is what Lior Tibon, TIDAL’s Chief Operating Officer has to say. “As a leader in high fidelity music streaming, TIDAL is the perfect match for Nativ,“says Lior [...] The post Nativ Vita now supports TIDAL Masters and MQA appeared first on Dagogo.... - Audioengine announces Audioengine 2+ Wireless Powered Desktop Speakers19 February 2019, 8:20 pm
A2+ Wireless Computer Speakers PRESS RELEASE – Feb 2019 Audioengine Announces Audioengine 2+ Wireless Powered Desktop Speakers Versatile and efficient The A2+ Wireless Speakers were designed for your desktop but their superb soundstage and imaging also makes them the perfect choice to fill a room. Premium analog power amplifiers are built inside the left speaker, [...] The post Audioengine announces Audioengine 2+ Wireless Powered Desktop Speakers appeared first on Dagogo....
- Dr.Z's Test CD (Free Download)21 February 2019, 4:30 pm
A while back, over beer & conversation, a colleague and I thought it would be fun to write a couple of test files in MATLAB for our stereo systems. We ended up dumping the results to WAV files and burning them to CD-R -- next thing you know we had our own little Test CD. A few years/beers later, I re-wrote same and added to them when I decided it was time to move on in my research from MATLAB to Python... now that "Test CD" has morphed into a collection of files (both PCM encoded a... - McIntosh RS200 Wireless Speaker System14 February 2019, 3:00 pm
The all-in-one category of HiFi products is one of my favorites, if not my favorite. It enables my entire family to enjoy high quality music together and enables me to listen to my favorite music on a good system when I'm not in my dedicated listening room. All-in-one devices are also my first recommendation for "civilians" who ask me about getting something better than their current systems. It's great to see McIntosh release the RS200. If it performs as well as it should, it's another prod... - Aurender Content Server ACS10 Full Review13 February 2019, 4:50 pm
The Aurender ACS10 or Aurender Content Server is a product that was on the design table for a couple years. I remember hearing about the concept several audio shows ago and telling the Aurender team that it was an ambitious but very worthwhile project. Immediately afterward Aurender founder Harry Lee and I began our usual geek fest conversation in which every sentence started with "You know what would be really cool..." or "Have you thought about doing ..." This happens at every audio show w... - SOtM sNH-10G Network Switch Review6 February 2019, 4:40 pm
Editor's Note: From time to time we publish reviews of controversial products. Audiophile network switches fall into this category without question. We welcome all comments in the comment section below the review as long as they are respectful and not personal. - Chris Do network switches make an audible improvement? Key Features Designed for high end network audio Specially designed Ethernet noise filter Support ... - Monty Alexander Favorites31 January 2019, 5:40 pm
I have been a jazz fan essentially since birth. My dad was a musician and band leader who played jazz at home, so while others my age were listening to The Stones or eagerly anticipating the next Led Zeppelin album, I was listening to the likes of Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Nat Cole, Oscar Peterson and Mel Torme. Yeah, I know, I was the kid in school with the weird taste in music. It was not until I was in college that I was exposed to the genius of Monty Alexander, who in my humble opinio...
- 3 Million Records and Florida Audio Expo Day 220 February 2019, 3:28 am
Bananas Music is a 3 million records record store plus it sells used audio gear. It's located right across the bay from Tampa so morning two of the Florida Audio Expo began with a pilgrimage to Bananas Music. Banana Music consists of 3 buildings: a two story record warehouse, an across the street building both located "off the beaten path" where you can buy and sell used audio gear, plus it's also filled with records, and a spacious, attractive retail operation in a shopping are... - Analog Corner #11117 February 2019, 1:06 pm
Phono preamps from Ayre, Krell, NAD, Parasound reviewed There are more choices in outboard phono preamps today than there have ever been, and they're lining up here like planes waiting to take off from Newark/Liberty.... - Linda Ronstadt Live in Hollywood16 February 2019, 11:06 pm
The boomer generation is firmly out of cultural control and rock is pretty much dead—not in terms of interest but in the same way big band music is dead—though back in 1980 when this Linda Ronstadt concert was produced and recorded for an HBO special, boomer power peaked. Linda Ronstadt appeared on CBS Sunday Morning last weekend and it was sad to see her dealing with the effects of Parkinson's Disease. She no longer can sing, but there are the recordings including this newly discove... - A Stellar Show Debut For Florida Audio Expo11 February 2019, 11:10 pm
Suppose a group of exposition amateurs produced an audio show. What do you think would happen? The crew that created last week's Florida Audio Expo had no show producing experience and did not know what to expect when they went into this dicey venture. They succeeded beyond what must have been their most optimistic projections. From left to right in the photo are Bart Andeer (President of the Suncoast Audiophile Society and of Resolution Acoustics), Ammar "A J" Jadusingh (owner of Soundfield Au... - Anthony Wilson's "Songs and Photographs" Takes Listeners (and Viewers) to a Protected Space11 February 2019, 7:10 pm
One of the Anthony Wilson-shot photographs in the coffee table quality photobook housed within Songs and Photographs’s handsome, textured paper slipcase— along with the jacketed 180 gram LP (Goat Hill Recordings GHR-005)—is of a church’s red brick back wall, in front of which are three gravestones. The late afternoon sun casts against the wall three long offset shadows. Primary Category: Album ReviewsCategory: Album ReviewsArtist: Anthony WilsonAlbum: ...
- High-end sound gets truly portable with the Woo WA11 headphone amp - CNET16 February 2019, 2:57 pm
The Woo WA11 Topaz is an amazingly compact, yet truly high-end headphone amplifier.... - The Audiophiliac's best-sounding bookshelf speakers - CNET16 February 2019, 2:56 pm
When is smaller better than bigger? The answer is bookshelf speakers.... - This $110 sound bar scores high with clarity - CNET9 February 2019, 3:03 pm
The Wohome S9920 sounds better than the speakers built into most displays, and that’s a good start.... - Are affordable audiophile speakers still made in the US? Yes, yes they are - CNET9 February 2019, 2:47 pm
The Audiophiliac picks five of his favorite US-made speakers under $1,000.... - The Luxman P-750u headphone amp is truly drool-worthy - CNET8 February 2019, 8:56 pm
The Audiophiliac: Ultra high-end headphones love this amplifier. They really do....
- Florida 2019: Legacy Audio21 February 2019, 11:00 am
Part-Time Audiophile It seems like Qobuz is everywhere these days. A virtual, er, tidal wave of promotion led by my pal David Solomon. I walked into the Legacy Audio room and off to the side, some sweet music was playing. I walked in and Bill Duddleston and David were there with the stand-mount Calibres doing some set up. David left soon after, and after some reconfiguration, Bill got the music going playing a mostly hirez playlist he had created in Qobuz. These were his ... - FLORIDA 2019: Bananas Music, the record store with over three million titles20 February 2019, 11:00 am
Part-Time Audiophile Bananas Music, the world’s largest collection of vinyl records, houses over three million titles. Bananas Music (also known as Bananas Records) is an American record store that operates two locations in St. Petersburg, Florida. Opened in 1977, Bananas Music unofficially claims to be the largest record store in the United States, housing over 3 million vinyl records. Originally opened as a book store in 1977, by founders Doug and Michelle Allen, things quickly escalated... - Underwood Hi-Fi acquires Core Power Technologies, LLC19 February 2019, 2:00 pm
Part-Time Audiophile Some news on the mergers & acquisitions front — Underwood Hi-Fi has acquired the assets to Core Power Technologies. New CPT devices will be available starting next month. Why you should care — “balanced power” provides noise cancelling, and based on my own testing, this is a no joke requirement for high-end audio playback. Believe me when I tell you that I wish it wasn’t so. I haven’t had an opportunity to explore these boxes, but the ... - FLORIDA 2019: Classic Audio Loudspeakers, Purist Audio Design, Atmasphere, Tri-Planar19 February 2019, 11:00 am
Part-Time Audiophile Classic Audio Loudspeakers brings field coil sound to the Florida Audio Expo, the minds at Purist Audio Design give us a tour of their Neptune series cables, Atma-Sphere brings the Novacron, Tri-Planar flexes their Ultimate 12 tonearm. The Story Purist Audio Design’s new Neptune series of cables is part of what they call their Luminist Revision. The revision was widespread across their product line, redesigning most series of cab le, to improve and include new technolo... - FLORIDA 2019: House of Stereo, Wolf Audio Systems, TAD, Wireworld18 February 2019, 11:00 am
Part-Time Audiophile House of Stereo brings retail sensibility to a small room, Wolf Audio Systems takes us back to the future, TAD (Technical Audio Devices) puts a fine point on detail, Ayre Acoustics continues to build a legacy, and Wireworld straps us in for a wild ride. The Story TAD (Technical Audio Devices) speakers almost seem to be a draw unto themselves. Several show goers I spoke to in the hallways remarked about listening to the TAD Micro Evolution 1’s in the House of Stere...
- Gold Note CD-1000 MKII review20 February 2019, 8:37 am
“You’ve got a what?!” said my ex-wife and daughter in unison. My son was even blunter: “Why are you reviewing obsolete technology?”. The object of their ire – Gold Note’s new CD player, the CD-1000 MKII. Did they have a point? CD sales are struggling whilst streaming is powering ahead. And […] More-------------------------------------------------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be reproduced, recycled or re-purposed without permissio... - Pro-Ject’s DAC Box E Mobile is for PCs AND smartphones19 February 2019, 8:37 am
A USB dongle DAC/headphone amplifier compatible with both computer and smartphone? Options (that meet Apple’s low power draw requirements) are surprisingly few: the AudioQuest DragonFlys, the Cyrus Soundkey and the FiiO K1. This week we add another possibility to this list with the introduction of Pro-Ject’s DAC Box E Mobile […] More-------------------------------------------------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be reproduced, recycled or re-purposed without permissi... - Rotel’s CD11: there’s life in the old digital dog yet18 February 2019, 12:19 pm
Global CD sales dropped almost 19% in 2019 whilst vinyl sales grew by 12%. The headline? Vinyl is back. CDs are dying. End of story. Not so fast. It’s often the most easily digestible narrative that grabs our attention. The numbers behind those percentage point deltas remind us that CDs outsold […] More-------------------------------------------------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be reproduced, recycled or re-purposed without permission. For private use only. Copyr... - Letters to the editor: Pro-Ject, Synology, FLAX & Kallax18 February 2019, 9:29 am
Header image: Darko HQ, February 2019. Jeff R. writes… I do like to purchase 16-bit ‘CD quality’ FLAC downloads once in a while for my personal library. For now, I was pleasantly surprised to see the US Qobuz site has lower prices for 16-bit FLAC albums than the Tidal store. […] More-------------------------------------------------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be reproduced, recycled or re-purposed without permission. For private use only. Copyright 2010-20... - A short film about the Innuos ZEN MK314 February 2019, 10:53 am
A custom motherboard (not off-the-shelf); a dual linear power supply from one Dr. Sean Jacobs; three asymmetrically aligned feet tuned to the resonant frequency of the chassis to combat microphonics — these are the core ingredients of the ZEN MK3 from Innuos, the middle unit in the Portuguse company’s current […] More-------------------------------------------------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be reproduced, recycled or re-purposed without permission. For private...
- Allnic Audio ZL-5000 Power Cable6 February 2019, 6:36 pm
Designer Kang Su Park of Korea’s Allnic Audio is an obvious deep thinker and top tinkerer. We recently published a review of his H-1202 tubed phono stage. It was a marvellous piece of design with superb sound. Park also designs cables. When David Beetles from Allnic distributor Hammertone Audio asked Audiophilia to review the H-1202, he slipped into the conversation that a loom of Allnic Audio cables was also available for review. Cables—discussing or writing about them—d... - Joscho Stephan Trio—Paris - Berlin/Berliner Meister Schallplatten Direct to Disc 180g vinyl4 February 2019, 7:02 pm
For those of you not familiar with vinyl Direct to Disc technology, think of it as cutting out the recorded medium middle man. New to me Berliner Meister Schallplatten explains the process as: The recording is made onto a lacquer disc. With a galvanic process this lacquer disc is turned into an extrusion die. Every vinyl disc is thus an original copy of this recording. Because lacquer discs and extrusion dies are destroyed or worn out during the manufacturing and multiplication process, t... - Qobuz30 January 2019, 6:35 pm
What is all the buzz about Qobuz? In a nutshell: Think Tidal—but for the connoisseur. Qobuz is a subscription based digital music provider/streaming service that is quickly gaining attention by offering lossless streaming of high-resolution (Hi-Res) 24 bit FLAC audiophile quality music files up to 24/192 PCM in addition to CD 16/44.1 resolution (and MP3). Yes: flawless lossless streaming of even native 24/192 FLAC files. Crucially, their files are curated carefully and thoughtfully f... - Mytek HiFi Manhattan DAC II24 January 2019, 7:41 pm
Like most progressive digital manufacturers, Brooklyn’s Mytek HiFi ships multi-use, single-box audio solutions. Basically, full function, highly technical, very capable, one-box-cures-all, digital wiz kids. The Manhattan DAC II is Mytek designer/owner Michal Jurewicz’s top wiz kid. It’s interesting the name of this unit changes from internet source to internet source. The title of our review is the name as it appears on the Mytek HiFi webpage. Others call it Manhatta... - Bryston 28B³ Monoblock Power Amplifiers16 January 2019, 5:25 pm
According to its website, Bryston has been in business for 35 years, has 150 dealers in North America and is in 60 countries worldwide. That is very impressive for an audio company. Bryston headquarters is located in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, which is approximately a 2 hour drive from my hometown, Toronto. Even though I have known about Bryston for decades, I have not reviewed any of their products nor have I heard any of their products for an extended period of time. I have heard th...
- RME ADI-2 Pro : Modes and Audio Routing6 January 2019, 11:58 am
John Reekie takes a deep dive into the "modes" of the RME ADI-2 Pro. "The modes can be considered as a sort of shorthand that gets you close to a solution, which you can then tailor by adjusting parameters away from the default or automatic selections." He provides diagrams that illustrate the signal routing through the ADI-2 Pro in each mode, and also discusses clocking.... - Syncing a music library to a Droidisk (or PiDisk)14 December 2018, 6:26 pm
John Reekie goes all GUI to sync up his droidisk server with music files on a Mac or PC. Well, apart from installation on the ODroid or Raspberry Pi. Compared to his previous rsync-based method, this is "a better solution that is cross-platform, easier to set up, and more flexible."... - Audioengine A5+ Wireless Speakers9 December 2018, 3:24 pm
Patrick Dillon enjoys a change of pace with the Audioengine A5+ wireless speakers, trying them out both with bluetooth and wired via computer and external DAC. His conclusion? "I could envisage a pair of these serving as an almost one-stop audiophile rig, paired with whatever digital device you have. Throw in some stands and you could be rockin’ the joint and having personal late night sounds for comparative chump change in the audiophile universe."... - RME ADI-2 Pro : a Technical Overview29 July 2018, 4:00 pm
"I recently found myself intrigued by an interface from the pro-sound world, the RME ADI-2 Pro," writes John Reekie. This line-level convertor and audio interface is billed as RME's "reference" A/D and D/A convertor, but also has a solid complement of onboard processing, two powerful headphone amps, and technical performance good enough for use as a measurement front end.... - Droidisk – Playing music28 July 2018, 1:01 pm
John Reekie wraps up his articles on inexpensive SBC-based music servers, with instructions on how to install music-related services on the ODroid HC1. This time, he's also using an Android tablet as the renderer....
- Samson MEDIAONE M50 Powered Monitor Speakers Review21 February 2019, 2:00 pm
A compact and neatly designed package, the Samson MEDIAONE M50 is a powered monitor speaker system that offers very good sound at a bargain price. The Samson MEDIAONE M50 is easy to use and compact enough to fit in most spaces. They were designed to be used as monitor speakers in a computer, or bookshelf workspace. A headphone jack is provided on the front panel of the control speaker. When the headphones are engaged the speakers will automatically shut off. The available sub-woofer output featu... - PSB Alpha P5 Bookshelf Speaker Review19 February 2019, 2:00 pm
The new PSB Alpha series was recently introduced to the audio world at CES in Las Vegas a few weeks ago. It consists of the Alpha T20 towers, P5 and P3... The post PSB Alpha P5 Bookshelf Speaker Review appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com.... - Auralic VEGA G2 DAC and LEO GX Master Clock Review13 February 2019, 2:00 pm
A DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter) is one of the most important components in digital audio. It is responsible for taking the 1’s and 0’s in the digital bitstream of the music and creating the analog sound that we hear. The post Auralic VEGA G2 DAC and LEO GX Master Clock Review appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com.... - DALI Callisto 2C Speakers with BluOS Module11 February 2019, 2:00 pm
Dali Callisto is such an innovative product, after accepting an invitation to hear the system that included the 6C floor-standing version, I immediately worked on getting a pair of the stand-mounted 3-way powered 2C monitor. The post DALI Callisto 2C Speakers with BluOS Module appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com.... - Emotiva PA-1 Balanced Class-D Power Amplifier Review4 February 2019, 2:00 pm
The Emotiva Stealth PA-1 Balanced Class-D Monoblock Power Amplifier is an exceptionally great amp, regardless of price, regardless of weight, and... The post Emotiva PA-1 Balanced Class-D Power Amplifier Review appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com....
- Ayre Acoustics VX-5 Twenty Stereo Power Amplifier17 February 2019, 9:00 pm
The Ayre VX-5 Twenty stereo power amplifier has been in production for about 5 years and followed the well-received V-5xe amplifier. The “Twenty” designation celebrates the Boulder, Colorado company’s 20 years in business. The excellent build quality and beautiful casework belies the amplifier’s recommended list price of $8950. The amplifier is fully-discrete, fully-balanced, and features a zero-feedback design. Other components on hand during the audition include a... - Monitor Audio Platinum PL100 II Loudspeaker27 January 2019, 9:13 pm
The Monitor Audio PL100 II is the smallest member of Monitor Audio’s top-level Platinum series. The PL100 was introduced in 2008 and the upgraded PL100 II model hit showrooms worldwide in 2016. The II version includes a single 6.5" RDT II mid-bass driver and MPD tweeter. “RDT II” is Monitor Audio’s second-generation midrange-woofer sporting a smooth concave cone. The ported Platinum PL100 II have beautiful, furniture-grade cabinets and have a list price of $5,795.00 per p... - Xavian Perla Esclusiva Loudspeakers11 November 2018, 10:00 pm
Xavian, a loudspeaker manufacturer in Prague, Czech Republic, contacted 10 Audio in June of this year inquiring about a review of their very new Perla Esclusiva two-way speaker. The Perla, the smallest model in the Natura product line, had recently been upgraded to the new Perla Esclusiva version. So here we are today, taking the first look – and listen – to a speaker from a company that should be on everyone’s radar. The name of the company comes from the Greek mythology. &ldq... - Balanced Audio Technology VK-43SE Preamplifier16 October 2018, 2:46 pm
Balanced Audio Technology (BAT) is a decades old company specializing in, you guessed it, balanced audio components. They have produced a long line of vacuum tube and solid-state preamplifiers and amplifiers, phono preamplifiers and, more lately, digital converters. The BAT VK-300xSE integrated amplifier was reviewed here in 2004, and the VK-31SE tube preamp was reviewed here in 2005. BAT has received numerous “best of” awards over the years for their excellent sounding and innovativ... - Wyred 4 Sound DAC-2v2SE 10th Anniversary Limited Edition DAC16 September 2018, 1:45 am
State of the art precision. State of the art focus. State of the art harmony. The Wyred 4 Sound DAC-2v2SE 10th Anniversary Limited Edition digital-to-analog converter does not sound like a digital component. It much more closely performs as an excellent analog source. When you compare a good CD with this DAC in your system to the sound of your analog rig, you could very well have the same reaction that this listener experienced: a big smile! The musicality and level of enjoyment that Wyred 4 Sou...
- Schiit Audio Jotunheim Multibit headphone amp/preamp20 February 2019, 12:34 pm
When Schiit Audio introduced its Jotunheim headphone amp/preamp in 2016, it was considered a technical marvel and a bargain. Jotunheim used a unique balanced circuit topology, called a ‘Pivot Point’ gain stage, developed by company founder and president Jason Stoddard. In theory, the ‘Pivot Point’ circuit could have been patented, but Stoddard decided against this to avoid divulging the inner subtleties of the design. It works very well, though, as Stoddard observed that,... - Dynaudio Xeo 20 active stand-mount loudspeaker20 February 2019, 12:29 pm
Dynaudio is that rare combination of industry titan and innovator. Typically, brands get large, then they get hide-bound by their own conventions, and smaller, more agile companies come along and develop new concepts for the next generation. It happens in almost every circle of commerce and business. That Dynaudio has the cojones to not rest on its laurels shows a brand prepared to move with the times and to make the market move to its own beat. That deserves credit even before we slit the box o... - Raidho XT-5 floorstanding loudspeaker20 February 2019, 12:23 pm
The XT-5 is a Raidho speaker, but it’s a Raidho speaker with a difference. If you think you know how it’s going to sound, best think again. When Alan Sircom reviewed the company’s flagship model, the tall, elegant yet not too imposing DT‑4.8 (Issue 161), he discovered a new and impressive breed of Raidho. That speaker was preceded by this one – the XT-5 is where it all started, and the good news is that it is smaller, more attainable (if not entirely affordable) but... - Bowers & Wilkins 606 stand-mount loudspeaker13 February 2019, 9:37 am
Things are afoot in Steyning. Bowers & Wilkins’ research facility in the sleepy Sussex town is being broken down and boxed up, but fear not; this is not the end of the UK’s most extensively equipped loudspeaker design laboratory, the spiritual home of many great loudspeakers including the Nautilus and its many progenies. It’s just that the R’n’D department is expanding and is moving to larger premises 20 minutes up the road in Southwater. So if anything it&rsquo... - Neat Acoustics Ultimatum XL6 loudspeaker13 February 2019, 9:35 am
Neat Acoustic’s Ultimatum range is a three-strong expression of Bob Surgeoner’s distinctive take on loudspeaker design. It comprises a stand-mount Ultimatum XLS, the flagship XL10 tower, and this, the XL6 floorstander. The logic behind having three flagships instead of just the one behemoth design is simple; people don’t just live in man-caves, and some of those with high-end audio aspirations do not live in similarly high-end palaces with rooms large enough to accommodate said...
- In Barn: sonicTransporter i7 for Roon DSP20 February 2019, 1:00 pm
Small Green Computer sonicTransporter i7 for Roon DSP ($1559/no music storage). Storage Options: 1TB SSD – $1709 2TB SSD – $1889 4TB SSD – $2259 4TB Spinning Drive – $1750 10TB Spinning Drive – $1950 [...]... - Does Streaming Music Harm The Planet More Than Physical Media?19 February 2019, 3:15 pm
Sharon George, a lecturer in environmental science, and Deirdre McKay, a reader in geography and environmental politics, think so and they explain how and why in their article “How streaming music could be harming the [...]... - CANJAM NYC 2019: Highlights18 February 2019, 3:52 pm
Truth be told, I did not spend as much time at CANJAM as I’d planned, best laid plans etc. I did spend enough time to soak in the hustle and bustle and good cheer that [...]... - Portraits in HiFi: Herb Reichert17 February 2019, 4:13 pm
Herb Reichert artist and reviewer.... - News: McIntosh RS200 Wireless Loudspeaker System14 February 2019, 7:53 pm
McIntosh is on a roll lately when it comes to People-Fi. Just a few weeks ago, we saw the launch of the McIntosh MTI100 Integrated Turntable and today we’re treated with the all-in-one RS200 Wireless [...]...
- Next Coherent Audio Meet is Mar.3 in Hamilton17 February 2019, 11:38 pm
Coherent Audio and Corby’s Audio are inviting all the locals to come out to the Hamilton & Area Audio Meet on March 3. It will again be held at 33 Bowen Restaurant in Hamilton. The hours are from noon until 5pm. Food will be provided throughout the afternoon, a cash bar will be available. This presentation will feature the Coherent Reference 15 speakers, Allnic electronics and cables, and an Acoustic Signature analog front end with Charisma cartridge. For more information please e... - Wall Of Sound Turns 5!11 February 2019, 8:19 pm
Well, it was right about five years ago this week, that I decided to start this little review site. We’re still a modest affair, but I’m proud of the well over 200 articles we’ve posted. They represent a lot of effort, dedication, and fun. So I’d like to say thanks. Thanks to the readers who stop by occasionally, or who bookmark us, or (best of all) who sign up for updates. On average of late, that’s about 1000-1200 of you every day. Thanks to the contributors who l... - New Music Review: Delta Raga, By The Indo Canadian Slide Project6 February 2019, 7:05 pm
Music Review by Noam Bronstein Writing reviews can be a tedious task, but it’s a pleasure and an honour to write about this unique music project, which came together last year in what must have been a massive effort. It was spearheaded and organized by my friend and neighbour, Michael Oesch. Michael is a fine musician, a songwriter, and a recording engineer – he has a very cool studio in his house, and owns his own digital media company. He also seems to have more instruments ... - Review: Codia LP Stabilizers – Ebony 300g and 600g31 January 2019, 7:24 pm
Codia Acoustic Design LP Stabilizers Ebony 300 & Ebony 600 by Steve Graham Let me poke the hornet’s nest once again with my contention that money would be better spent on music, be it recordings or concerts, than Hi-Fi equipment. Does that mean I think the Codia LP Stabilizers aren’t effective? No, it doesn’t. They definitely have, in my estimation and in my system, a positive effect on the sound of reproduced music. Does this mean I follow my... - DIY All-Tube Phono Project Wrapup: Feedback from our patron Adrian19 January 2019, 7:24 pm
By Steve Graham The Tubecad Tetra DIY phono stage finds a home. Steve, Just a quick update. I’m really pleased with the phono stage! It has exceeded my expectations. I have had the chance to listen to it for a few days. Tonality and dynamics are excellent with the detail I like. Soundstage is wide and deep. In a word, the sound is ‘big’. It certainly has the tube ‘naturalness’ I love. It is the best phono stage I have had...
- Aurender A30: New Top-Tier All-In-One with Road Trip and Demo21 February 2019, 5:58 pm
We’ve been having a lot of visitors to our place following the birth of my second daughter two weeks ago, so when Harry and Sally Lee who founded and run Aurender asked if they could drop by and see us it was an added bonus because having previously only connected with Harry via email I was looking forward to meeting him and his wife in person.... - T+A elektroakustik launch new Reference CD/SACD Transport and Streamer/DACs19 February 2019, 9:08 pm
T+A is a German hi-fi manufacturer I’ve heard about, on-and-off, for several years. Known for outstanding sonics, implementing high-quality components, with outstanding fit and finish, the company somehow always seemed to be flying under my radar.... - McIntosh launch RS200 Wireless Loudspeaker System16 February 2019, 4:12 pm
Either you have lots of space or you don’t have enough of it – to me this is who the new $3,000 USD McIntosh RS200 Wireless Loudspeaker System is targeted at.... - Qobuz hits U.S. with Hi-Res Streaming Service Launch14 February 2019, 4:40 pm
Will it be a knock-out, drag-em-down, bare-knuckled fight for audiophile-grade music-streaming supremacy or has TIDAL solidified its base in North America enough to weather any body blows from the French high-res streaming company Qobuz?... - Chord Qutest DAC review12 February 2019, 10:14 pm
I had to wonder out loud to myself (I just had a baby girl with my partner last week, so I’m talking out loud to myself a fair amount these days because of sleep deprivation) about the coincidence of the musical/mental association I had after plugging in the $1,895 USD Chord Electronics Qutest DAC and its candy-colored ju-ju bean filter and input buttons glowed sweetly at me as it powered up....
- Brainwavz Alara Review20 February 2019, 12:53 pm
Tonality8.6Build Quality8.5Comfort & Fit8.4Matchability8.7 8.6Score$499BrainwavzDisclaimer: The Brainwavz Alara sent to us is a sample in exchange for our honest opinion. We thank the team at Brainwavz for giving us this opportunity. To read more about Brainwavz products used on Headfonics click here. We did the First Contact on the Alara just before Christmas and back […] The post Brainwavz Alara Review appeared first on Headfonics.... - Massdrop x Sennheiser HD 58X Jubilee Review17 February 2019, 11:18 am
8.5Score$149.99MassdropDisclaimer: The Massdrop x Sennheiser HD 58X Jubilee was sent to us a sample in exchange for our honest opinion and does not have to be returned. We thank Massdrop for this opportunity. To learn more about Massdrop product reviews on Headfonics you can click here. A few weeks ago, I got my ears around […] The post Massdrop x Sennheiser HD 58X Jubilee Review appeared first on Headfonics.... - FiiO BTR1K Review15 February 2019, 11:55 am
8.2Score$49.99FiiODisclaimer: The FiiO BTR1K was sent to us a sample in exchange for our honest opinion and does not have to be returned. We thank FiiO for this opportunity. To learn more about FiiO product reviews on Headfonics you can click here. Not too long ago, Headfonics reviewed the FiiO BTR1 Bluetooth module with generally […] The post FiiO BTR1K Review appeared first on Headfonics.... - Lotoo PAW Gold Touch Review13 February 2019, 11:47 am
Tonality9.4Build Quality9.5Functionality9.2Software8.9Matchability9.4 9.4Score$3199Musicteck (US)LotooDisclaimer: The Lotoo PAW Gold Touch sent to us is a sample in exchange for our honest opinion. We thank the team at Lotoo for giving us this opportunity. To read more about Lotoo products used on Headfonics click here. Note: This review was completed using FW version 1.1.1.0 released at the […] The post Lotoo PAW Gold Touch Review appeared first on Headfonics.... - Hidizs Mermaid MS1 and MS4 Review10 February 2019, 12:03 pm
8.6Score$99 & $219KickstarterHidizsDisclaimer: The Hidizs Mermaid MS1 and MS4 sent to us are samples in exchange for our honest opinion. We thank the team at Hidizs for giving us this opportunity. To read more about Hidizs products we reviewed on Headfonics click here. To access their Kickstarter campaign click here Headfonics is no stranger to Hidizs […] The post Hidizs Mermaid MS1 and MS4 Review appeared first on Headfonics....
- CanJam New York 2019: The Show in Review19 February 2019, 5:17 pm
Unlike stodgy audio fests, with their musty carpets and dim hotel rooms, CanJams have this open-air, brightly-lit marketplace ham-fest swap-meet flea-market vibe that draws me in and makes me feel happy. ... - CanJam New York 201916 February 2019, 4:41 am
Besides major new-product introductions, must-do auditioning, and big-time meet-n-greet, CanJam New York 2019 appears to have a theme, which just so happens to be one of my favorite topics: headphone measurements.... - Focal Announces New Closed-Back Stellia Headphone, Arche DAC/AMP 15 February 2019, 5:27 pm
Focal’s newest member to the family fits right under the tentpole of the flagship $4,000 USD Utopia. The new Stellia ($3,000 USD) incorporates some of the same beryllium driver material as the Utopia, but in a closed-back design. On top of a similar yoke and headband framework, Focal applied revamped full-grain leather ear pads and learnings from the more recently released Elegia closed-back.... - InnerFidelity Podcast No.8 with Jerry Harvey of JH Audio13 February 2019, 4:44 pm
Jerry Harvey has been leading the charge for custom IEM technologies for nearly as long as the product category has been around. His company JH Audio services the stage performance market, but the resulting evolution of earphone development has graced the personal audio consumer in equal parts.... - Where Did All the Good Music Go? It’s Right Here11 February 2019, 10:24 pm
With the 2019 Grammy’s just passed and a recent New York Times op-ed bemoaning the loudness wars and poor sound quality of today’s top artists, I figured it was the perfect time to put together a list of music recommendations. ...
- Review: Auralic VEGA G1 Streaming DAC20 February 2019, 7:44 pm
The Auralic VEGA G1 DAC may take a little more explaining than your average DAC review but that’s because the The post Review: Auralic VEGA G1 Streaming DAC appeared first on AudioHead.... - The NOLA Brio Quatro System – Florida 201920 February 2019, 5:25 pm
The Brio Trio three piece system (two semi-open-baffle monitors and one sub-woofer) was something I wrote about as a static The post The NOLA Brio Quatro System – Florida 2019 appeared first on AudioHead.... - Luxman, Harbeth and Melco – Florida 201919 February 2019, 4:14 pm
I’ve become a recent interloper into the cult that is Harbeth loudspeakers. I’ve also been a long time fan of The post Luxman, Harbeth and Melco – Florida 2019 appeared first on AudioHead.... - Qobuz Streaming Services Launch In The US14 February 2019, 11:38 pm
Tidal is no longer alone in the high resolution streaming space. As of today, the Qobuz private beta is over The post Qobuz Streaming Services Launch In The US appeared first on AudioHead.... - The McIntosh RS200 Wireless System14 February 2019, 7:18 pm
Binghamton’s blue-meter-loving company continues to reach out into the luxury lifestyle category with all-in-one solutions for the home. Hot on The post The McIntosh RS200 Wireless System appeared first on AudioHead....
- WHAT’S NEW AT AXPONA 2019: EAR GEAR EXPO, MOBILE APP, GUEST APPEARANCES AND MAJOR PRODUCT DEBUTS19 February 2019, 7:47 pm
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The post Paradigm PW Amp appeared first on HeadPhone.guru.... - Vervent Audio Group Creates Focal Naim America and Focal Naim Canada15 February 2019, 6:41 pm
The post Vervent Audio Group Creates Focal Naim America and Focal Naim Canada appeared first on HeadPhone.guru.... - beyerdynamic Drives Wireless Innovation with Xelento15 February 2019, 6:00 am
The post beyerdynamic Drives Wireless Innovation with Xelento appeared first on HeadPhone.guru.... - HIFIMAN new limited edition HE6se and the HE1000se planar designs.15 February 2019, 6:00 am
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- Underwood HiFi Purchases Core Power Technologies, LLC21 February 2019, 12:31 am
LAHAINA, HAWAII – Walter Liederman, President and Owner of Underwood Hifi, Inc is pleased to announce the Asset Sale Purchase of Core Power Technologies, LLC of Broomfield Colorado. Liederman comments – The EQUI=CORE, DEEP=CORE and GROUND=ZERO products have been designed and executed by some of the brightest minds in our industry. Manufactured solely in the […] The post Underwood HiFi Purchases Core Power Technologies, LLC appeared first on Audio Bacon.... - Melco’s Entire Range of Music Storage Solutions at Bristol20 February 2019, 5:47 pm
Melco’s entire range of digital music storage solutions discoverable at Bristol Melco set to show music lovers how to best preserve and play their precious music collections from its prime foyer position 20th February 2019, UK: Melco, the world’s leading high-performance digital music storage solutions manufacturer, will be bringing its entire range of digital music […] The post Melco’s Entire Range of Music Storage Solutions at Bristol appeared first on Audio Bacon.... - ECLIPSE to Demonstrate Its Loudspeaker Technologies at the Bristol Hi-Fi Show 201911 February 2019, 6:20 pm
ECLIPSE to demonstrate its unique loudspeaker technologies at The Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2019 Speaker and subwoofer combination to eclipse the ordinary, on demonstration at Bristol 11th February 2019, London: ECLIPSE, the Japanese high-performance loudspeaker specialist, will be demonstrating its unique loudspeaker technologies at the Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2019, with a highly acclaimed speaker and subwoofer […] The post ECLIPSE to Demonstrate Its Loudspeaker Technologies at the Bristol Hi-Fi Sho... - KEF LS50 Mini Monitor Review – Quick Bits5 February 2019, 1:55 pm
I’ve received plenty of emails regarding the KEF LS50 and how it stacks up with everything else. Before a few weeks ago, I’ve only heard this speaker in passing and in showrooms. Every reviewer seemingly references the KEF LS50. I figured it was time to give it a listen. I hooked it up to my […] The post KEF LS50 Mini Monitor Review – Quick Bits appeared first on Audio Bacon.... - The $3,495 Danacable Lazuli Nirvana Headphone Cable1 February 2019, 8:45 pm
While I was at RMAF 2018, Dana Robbins from Danacable surprised me with a new product. They’ve just released the Lazuli Ultra a few months back – but Dana was busy cooking up something special. The Danacable Lazuli Nirvana. The headphone cable is an often overlooked bottleneck. This last piece of wire from the amplifier […] The post The $3,495 Danacable Lazuli Nirvana Headphone Cable appeared first on Audio Bacon....
- Audioengine’s new wireless speaker… the A2+20 February 2019, 1:05 pm
NEWS: If you're looking for compact, wireless speakers than you can also use as decorative paperweights while enjoying the music, Audioengine would like you to listen to its new A2+.... - The Sony Walkman – 40 and beyond18 February 2019, 2:33 am
NEWS: The Sony Walkman, born exactly four decades ago, revolutionised the way we consumed music... life hasn't been the same since then, and the Walkman name lives on in a current format.... - McIntosh adds RS200 wireless speakers to lifestyle range15 February 2019, 1:36 am
NEWS: McIntosh's RS200 wireless speakers promise a lot of convenience for those into the digital audio lifestyle...... - ATC announces CD2 player and SIA2-100 amp/DAC13 February 2019, 11:40 pm
NEWS: ATC fans looking to put together a one-brand system will welcome the UK company's new CD player and amplifier/DAC combo... just add ATC speakers.... - YG Acoustics shows 2nd-gen Hailey 2 speakers11 February 2019, 12:45 am
NEWS: YG Acoustics has another masterpiece to offer, building on the strengths of its past achievements. The Hailey 2 is available in various configuration to meet different needs....
- AirPulse A300 Active Speakers Review3 January 2019, 9:44 am
Their price and size places them in a segment of the market where there is a great deal of competition, but they compare very favourably to models far beyond their price. The post AirPulse A300 Active Speakers Review appeared first on Audio Appraisal.... - Reloop HiFi Turn 5 Direct Drive Turntable Review13 November 2018, 10:27 am
The Reloop HiFi Turn 5 is a well built, well specified and keenly priced alternative to the norm. The post Reloop HiFi Turn 5 Direct Drive Turntable Review appeared first on Audio Appraisal.... - Vinyl Styl Audio Cassette Head Cleaner And Demagnetiser24 October 2018, 1:37 pm
Cassettes may be making a comeback, but as yet the machines to play them aren’t. As such it is necessary to keep old machines in good health with regular maintenance and TLC. The Vinyl Styl cleaning and demagnetising tape does just that. The post Vinyl Styl Audio Cassette Head Cleaner And Demagnetiser appeared first on Audio Appraisal.... - Edifier S350DB Review13 September 2018, 1:40 pm
If you’re after plenty of inputs, smart aesthetics and convenience features with better sonics than the average one box solution, these are worth a look. For no compromise audio performance, look elsewhere. The post Edifier S350DB Review appeared first on Audio Appraisal.... - Clear Groove Vinyl Record Cleaner28 August 2018, 2:08 pm
Herein we feature the products of Clear Groove, a family run business specialising in the design and supply of products for vinyl and CD care and cleaning The post Clear Groove Vinyl Record Cleaner appeared first on Audio Appraisal....
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- REVIEW: BEYERDYNAMIC XELENTO WIRELESS IN EAR HEADPHONES14 February 2019, 12:47 pm
True wireless IEMs are now officially a thing, and they are here to stay. Apple stole the headline with its AirPods, then Sennheiser redefined it with the Momentum True Wireless. Has Beyerdynamic got what it takes to claim the crown? Let's find out.... - REVIEW: SOLIDSTEEL S5-3 HI-FI RACK15 January 2019, 2:23 am
We were first introduced to the Italian brand Solidsteel by way of their impressive SS6 speaker stands. A few weeks ago we took delivery of their S5-3 hi-fi rack to see how the upper level of their introductory range performs.... - REVIEW: BOWERS & WILKINS 607 BOOKSHELF LOUDSPEAKERS14 January 2019, 3:43 am
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- Vinyl Review: John Coltrane – Coltrane’s Sound (ORG Music, 180g, 45RPM)11 June 2018, 1:25 am
Sound: 7.2 Pressing/packaging: 9.2 Value: 8.4 ORG Music reissue released in 2014. 180g vinyl, 45RPM, 2LP, limited edition, numbered. Catalog Number: ORGM-1091. Mastered by Bernie Grundman. Pressed by Pallas in Germany. UPC: 711574708413. MSRP: $49. Buy on Amazon.com Introduction This LP was originally released by Atlantic Records in 1964. It consists of tracks recorded in […]... - Vinyl Review: Chopin – Polonaises Nos. 1-7, Maurizio Pollini (Deutsche Grammophon 180g)3 June 2018, 7:08 pm
Sound: 7.6 Pressing: 7.4 Value: 5.0 Deutsche Grammophon reissue released in 2016. 180g vinyl. Catalog Number: 479 6653. UPC: 028947966531. MSRP: $23. Buy on Amazon.com Introduction I’ve been on a Chopin rampage lately (if such a thing could ever exist). As far as solo piano works go, I spin Chopin more than any other composer. […]... - Vinyl Review: Sibelius – Violin Concerto, Oistrakh, Ormandy, Philadelphia Orch (Speakers Corner 180g)2 April 2018, 2:35 am
Sound: 8.8 Pressing: 8.4 Value: 9.0 Speakers Corner reissue released in 2017. 180g vinyl. Catalog Number: Columbia MS 6157. UPC: 4260019715333. MSRP: $35. Buy on Amazon.com Introduction Speakers Corner is mining the Columbia vaults for early stereo gems, of which this title is one. There are some legendary titles and performances from that era, but […]... - Vinyl Review: Ornette Coleman – The Shape of Jazz to Come (ORG Music, 180g, 45RPM)15 March 2018, 2:45 am
Sound: 9.8 Pressing: 3.5 Value: 8.5 ORG Music reissue released in 2013. 180g vinyl, 45RPM, 2LP. Catalog Number: ORGM-1081. Mastered by Bernie Grundman. Pressed by Pallas in Germany. UPC: 711574707218. MSRP: $49. Buy on Amazon.com Introduction Much has been said about this, Ornette Coleman’s shot across the bow of jazz as it was known in […]... - Vinyl Review: Stravinsky – The Firebird, Dorati, LSO (Speakers Corner 180g)4 March 2018, 3:15 am
Sound: 9.2 Pressing/Packaging: 9.4 Value: 9.7 Speakers Corner reissue released in 2008. 180g vinyl. Catalog Number: Mercury SR90226. UPC: 4260019714978. MSRP: $35. Buy on Amazon.com Igor Stravinsky: The Firebird (Complete). London Symphony Orchestra. Antal Dorati, conductor. Introduction As per our review philosophy, we focus reviews here exclusively on sound quality. Lots of analysis out there […]...