- Bernstein's Serious Symphonic Side22 September 2018, 2:37 pm
How many who love Bernstein's "popular" music—everything from On the Town and West Side Story to the final Arias and Barcarolles—have actually spent time with his three "serious," gravely introspective symphonies? Perhaps the best way to do so in up-to-date sound is to dive into Warner Classics' superbly annotated and recorded Bernstein: The 3 Symphonies from Antonio Pappano and the Orchestra, Chorus, and "Voci Bianche" of the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia. Together with excelle... - Audio Research Reference 160M monoblock power amplifier20 September 2018, 7:26 pm
At a recent dealer event in Seattle, after being impressed by the musical rightness of an Audio Research Corp. LS28 preamplifier and VT80SE power amplifier driving a pair of Sonus Faber Guarneri loudspeakers, I spoke with ARC's Dave Gordon about reviewing one of the company's new amplifiers. Less than a month later, two ARC Reference 160M tubed monoblock amplifiers ($30,000/pair) were headed my way. Thu, 09/20/2018... - Paradigm Persona 5F loudspeaker20 September 2018, 5:56 pm
Since its founding in 1982, Paradigm has developed and sold high-value loudspeakers. When my wife and I acquired our weekend house in 1992, I selected a pair of Paradigm Esprit/BP speakers for our audio system there. Shortly thereafter, however, I wanted to take my big step into multichannel, and it seemed that the Esprits' bipolar radiation would present problems for multichannel sound in my relatively small room. Back then, Manhattan still had many audio salons; after shopping around, I replac... - Dealer Events Saturday in Newport Beach, San Diego, Seattle19 September 2018, 1:53 pm
Saturday, September 22: Alma Music and Audio (7847 Convoy Ct. #101, San Diego, CA 92111) is hosting an Audio Research event; the Pacific Northwest Audio Society and J-Corder custom Reel to Reels are holding a Technics turntable event at the Congregational Church (4545 Island Crest Way, Mercer Island, WA 98040); and Excel Audio (4678 Campus Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660) is holding its first Annual Open House and Customer Appreciation Night.Wed, 09/19/2018... - Sonus Faber Aida loudspeaker18 September 2018, 4:54 pm
In 1959, in their musical revue At the Drop of a Hat, the British musical-comedy team of Flanders and Swann sang their "Song of Reproduction." It's not about sex. The song mocks audiophiles (you thought this was something recent?) for how we spend "all of that money to get the exact effect of an orchestra actually playing in their sitting room." Before launching into the song, Flanders quips, "Personally, I can't think of anything I should hate more than having an orchestra playing in my sitting...
- For Glenn Gould. Stewart Goodyear21 September 2018, 2:17 pm
On a Sunday afternoon in January of 1955, 23-year-old Glenn Gould played his U.S. debut recital at the Phillips Collection in Washington, DC. This highly idiosyncratic program included music by Gibbons (Lord Salisbury’s Pavan), Sweelinck (Fantasia in D), Bach (five Sinfonias and the Partita No. 5), and Berg (Piano Sonata) as well as the Webern Variations and Beethoven’s E Major Sonata, Op. 109. Stewart Goodyear performed this exact program at the Phillips museum in 2016 and recorded ... - 2018 Golden Ear Awards: Neil Gader21 September 2018, 1:22 pm
Lindemann Audio Musicbook:25 DSD network music player $4995 Has Lindemann made being an audiophile a little too easy? Well, call me lazy but the handsome one-box solution known as the Musicbook:25 DSD allows me to dial up my tunes with the ease and alacrity of a short-order restaurant—the only thing missing are the fries. Equipped with an analog preamp, slot-load CD player, DAC (resolutions of up to 384kHz PCM and DSD256 with native DSD playback), and an integrated streamer with Tidal and ... - Bernstein Conducts Bernstein and Beethoven20 September 2018, 3:00 pm
Except for those living in caves, everyone must know that this year marks the hundredth anniversary of the birth of Leonard Bernstein, on August 25, 1918. According to the Bernstein website, over 2000 concerts, recitals, and opera and musical theater productions of his work have already occurred or will occur during this year alone. Meanwhile, his two record companies, Sony (née Columbia) in the first half of his career, Deutsche Grammophon (DG) in the second, are celebrating with copious... - Excel Audio Listening Event Sept. 2220 September 2018, 12:29 am
The following announcement is based on information provided by Excel Audio. Excel Audio is hosting its first annual Customer Appreciation open house and listening event this Saturday, Sept. 22, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Special guests include: Bill Peugh from Wilson Audio Jonathan Derda from MoFi Distribution Jeff Sigmund from Luxman America Kent English from Pass Labs Garth Leerer of Musical Surroundings Attendees can listen to two world-class systems featuring: Wilson Audio Alexia Series 2 loudsp... - ModWright Industries Releases PH 9.0 Tube Phonostage19 September 2018, 5:24 pm
The following is a press release issued by ModWright Industries. September 19, 2018 – ModWright Instruments, Inc., manufacturer of the award winning KWA 150SE amplifier, PH 150 Reference Tube phono stage and KWI 200 SS integrated amplifer, is introducing their new PH 9.0 tube phono stage at 2018 RMAF. The PH 9.0 takes the reference performance of the PH 150 tube phono stage to a level of performance that belies its affordable price. Both the PH 9.0 and PH 150 are ideal for reference system...
- Enjoy the Music.com's Best Of 2018 Blue Note Awards31 August 2018, 11:34 am
EnjoyTheMusic.com's Best Of 2018 Blue Note Awards celebrates the many great achievements by audiophile manufacturers within the high-end audio and Hi-Res Audio industry. Our 2018 Blue Note Awards is a culmination of eighteen years of reviewing and carefully choosing what products have earned special recognition for our annual awards. Our Best Of 2018 Blue Note Award celebrates the finest products we have reviewed during the previous 12 months. Recipients have been carefully chosen after much deb... - Kralk Audio TDB-12 Professional Three-Way Studio Monitor31 August 2018, 11:33 am
Are the new Kralk AudioTDB-12 loud speakers as good as my first listening impressions suggested? I recently heard the TDB-12 at the North West Audio Show – that's the north west of England. It's a great show and venue; typically there are few new product launches but Kralk Audio brought their imposing new TDB-12. Along with many others at the show I was impressed with the sound of the TDB-12; it provided one of the best sounds at the show. Given that these speakers retail for £1,200 ... - Acoustic Signature Double X Turntable With TA 2000 Tonearm And Dynavector XX2 MC Cartridge31 August 2018, 11:32 am
The review turntable is the mid-priced Acoustic Signature Double X. This is the latest design from the German Company, AS Distribution GMBH. It replaces the Triple X turntable in their line. The company manufactures twelve different turntables and six different tone arms. The top four tonearm models can be purchased in three lengths, 9, 10, and 12 inches. Additionally you could chose three tonearm finishes, Gold, Black our Silver. In addition there are three different platters available. The bas... - Analogue Artisan A1 Series Turntable With Remote VTA/SRA31 August 2018, 11:31 am
There are quite a few high-performance high-end turntables for sale that may or may not perform or sound as good as Analog Artisan's turntable and tonearm, but without a side-by-side comparison I don't think I would be able to accurately describe the differences between them. But I do know what a good turntable sounds like, and so I will describe the sound of the A1 the best I can. One thing I didn't expect was a feature that I've never seen or heard on any turntable at any price – Analogu... - See More High-End Audio Reviews...30 August 2018, 11:30 am
EnjoyTheMusic.com has many more high-end audiophile articles and reviews available this month. Click here to see them all. ...
- KRAKOW SONIC SOCIETY | Meeting #115: BRIPHONIC. Or: crazy ride. And also – the case of music files | JAPAN/POLAND1 September 2018, 10:00 pm
udiophiles love gadgets - we know that, right? Regardless of how much we would rationalize it, try to explain this weakness, we are particularly susceptible to logotypes, descriptions of techniques, new technologies, stories. But just because it is so common phenomenon is not worth to fight it, or to pretend to be something that we are not. Let's put it plain and simple: the so-called "price tag" is just as important to us as it is for those sitting at the catwalk during the Milan Fashion Week. ... - COVER REVIEW: Audia Flight F L S 10 | integrated amplifier ITALY | RED Fingerprint1 September 2018, 10:00 pm
COVER REVIEW very once in a while, the idea of the superintegrated amplifier is coming back to the mainstream - an integrated amplifier with high output power, extended functionality and high or very high price. My first contact with this type of devices was limited to McIntosh products, specifically the MC6850. It conquered markets, including Poland's, in the late 1990s. I found out about its success personally selling a dozen or so units - at that time I was working for a Polish distrib... - INTERVIEW | THE EDITORS SERIES: JOHN E. JOHNSON, Jr., PhD. Secrets Of Home Theater And High Fidelity – editor-in-chief | USA1 September 2018, 10:00 pm
ave you ever wondered who was first? I mean, who came up with the idea of having a web-based audio magazine? This interview will give you the answer to this question. Perhaps for many of you it will be the first contact with "Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity". I suspect, however, that many of us have been reading the articles of this American on-line portal (magazine) for quite some time. I first came in contact with it some seventeen or eighteen years ago, when I worked at Audioho... - REVIEW: Bergmann Audio GALDER + ODIN | turntable + tonearm | DENMARK1 September 2018, 10:00 pm
e have meet with Johnnie Bergmann Rasmussen many times during the High End exhibition in Munich. For years, we have also planned to test another turntable - the Sindre model with the tonearm using the same name was tested in 2009 (HF | No. 68), and the test result was special award – the Statement Award. Many things have changed since then. First of all, the company offers a new top model called Galder with the Odin arm. There is also have a new distributor in Poland, thanks to whom the te... - REVIEW: Black Cat Cables STARGATE | RCA interconnects | JAPAN1 September 2018, 10:00 pm
t the time of publication of this test on the BLACK CAT CABLE one will see following information: At this time we find Chris Somovogio, its owner and designer - and the only contractor – in the middle of a big change in his life. As he said in the short history of his company, which we have included in the test of cables 3202 and 3232, it is already the second move, this time back to the USA. In 2015, he found himself - together with his family - in Japan, where his wife came from, with...
- An Unknown Quantity: My Loudspeakers23 September 2018, 4:30 pm
In a discussion with Managing Editor Dave Clark in regards to what may be slated for review, it was noted that my loudspeakers may prove difficult for the readership to connect with since I design, build, test, and measure my own. Crossover design is a particular fascination of mine. Dave then challenged me to write... Read More » The post An Unknown Quantity: My Loudspeakers appeared first on Positive Feedback....
- From an Editor’s Notebook: Linn Returns to the USA!23 September 2018, 3:15 pm
I just back from a quick (two day) trip to Chicago, courtesy of the good folks at Linn in Scotland. On Tuesday, September 18, a very limited number of audio press representatives received an important briefing about new developments at the company. In addition to myself, my longtime audiobud Greg Weaver of The Absolute Sound... Read More » The post From an Editor’s Notebook: Linn Returns to the USA! appeared first on Positive Feedback.... - Introducing Linn Selekt DSM: Hi-fi with the Human Touch21 September 2018, 7:24 pm
Music streaming pioneer, Linn, today announces the launch of Selekt DSM, an all-new Linn network music player that promises to bring the feeling back to digital audio. Delivering a tactile and beautiful musical experience, Selekt DSM will make any system sound better and help you fall in love with music all over again. Gilad Tiefenbrun,... Read More » The post Introducing Linn Selekt DSM: Hi-fi with the Human Touch appeared first on Positive Feedback.... - Wax Rax RC-2 Vinyl Record Cart21 September 2018, 3:34 pm
The larger your record collection, the more likely many of your favorite albums will remain buried, waiting years or possibly decades for another chance to grace your turntable again. With hundreds, or even thousands of records squirreled away on shelf after shelf, it's easier than ever to forget about all the hidden gems you own,... Read More » The post Wax Rax RC-2 Vinyl Record Cart appeared first on Positive Feedback.... - Impressions: Xact Audio's The Beat MagDrive™ Turntable with the Schröder Linear-Tracking Tonearm20 September 2018, 11:20 pm
The Beat MagDrive™ Turntable with Schröder Linear-Tracking (LT) Tonearm Ye Olde Editor, in medias puffus (photograph by John Robinson) Me, I call it "Big Red." Here was a real mountaintop moment for me with turntables earlier this year. It came in two parts: First, getting to meet Steve Dobbins, the creative master turntable craftsman at... Read More » The post Impressions: Xact Audio's The Beat MagDrive™ Turntable with the Schröder Linear-Tracking Tonearm...
- The PrimaLuna HP Integrated Amplifier16 September 2018, 1:09 am
Do any of you know someone that knows what you want, even before you know you want it? Kevin Deal of Upscale Audio and PrimaLuna US is that kind of guy. Known the world over as a top purveyor of vacuum tubes, he and Herman Van den Dungen started PrimaLuna about 13 years ago with [...]... - The Pass Labs XA200.8 Monoblocks9 September 2018, 4:43 am
Over the past 20 years, it remains exciting to review such a range of products from so many unique audio manufacturers. Each new component provides a narrative of where the designer is in their creative process. Changing out components from one manufacturer to another is like changing the channel from one show to another featuring [...]... - Focal’s Kanta No.3 Speakers6 September 2018, 5:11 pm
Unboxing a new pair of Focal speakers is always special. It’s like getting handed the keys to a new car, a great car. That feeling. Their new Kanta No.3 has the same level of attention to detail that their Grande Utopia EM does. The execution of mechanical assembly, cabinet finish and signature glass top is [...]... - Burning Amp 2018 on the Horizon!30 August 2018, 2:22 am
Hey DIYer’s, this year’s Burning Amplifier Festival is arriving a little bit early. Sunday, September 30, to be exact and it will be held again at San Francisco’s Fort Mason Center. Legendary amplifier designer Nelson Pass will be there with Wayne Colburn and Roger Modjeski to look and listen to your designs, should you bring [...]... - Issue 9023 August 2018, 12:03 am
Features Old School: Jerold O’Brien revisits the Shure V15 III! 995: REGA’s FONO MC is a steal By Jerold O’Brien Journeyman Audiophile: The Boulder 508 Phonostage By Jeff Dorgay In Praise of the Party Table: Get Something for the whole family MINE Goldenberg’s Peanut Chews Kate Koeppel Record Dividers Van Halen Board Shorts Big Chill [...]...
- Gryphon Audio Designs Diablo 120 Integrated Amplifier-DAC15 September 2018, 4:00 am
Note: Measurements can be found through this link. The Gryphon. Just say it -- the name rolls regally off the tongue, sounding as mythical as it is. How do you live up to such a name? By producing audio components that look and sound beautiful. Gryphon Audio Designs’ reputation for excellent sound quality had for years been on my radar -- when offered the opportunity to review their Diablo 120 integrated amplifier-DAC ($15,450 USD as reviewed, with DAC option), I couldn’t say n... - T+A Elektroakustik DAC 8 DSD Digital-to-Analog Converter1 September 2018, 4:00 am
Herford, a town in the lowlands of northern Germany, is the home of T+A Elektroakustik. T+A -- aka Theory and Application in the Field of Audio Technology -- is an engineering- and science-based, family-owned and -operated business that has been designing and building audio equipment in Germany since 1978, and collaborates with universities and technical schools in the design of powered speakers and digital signal processing (DSP). Other than the music itself, their current product lines include... - A Feature-Rich, Fully Modern Hi-Fi System You Can Begin, Live, and Grow With -- for $926.951 September 2018, 4:00 am
In the last few years I’ve reviewed some very expensive hi-fi gear (all prices in USD): Constellation Audio’s Revelation Taurus Mono amps ($40,000/pair) and Revelation Pictor preamplifier with optional DC filter ($23,000); EMM Labs’ DA2 Reference digital-to-analog converter ($25,000); Muraudio’s SP1 speakers ($14,700/pair) -- and, still to come EMM Labs’ Pre preamplifier ($25,000) and MTRX2 monoblock ($85,000/pair). ... - Days of Future Past1 September 2018, 4:00 am
Despite the best efforts of certain brands, and in the waning years of our beloved hobby/passion/industry, high-end audio remains one of precious few fields with zero respect for its history. There are museums for peanut butter, rubber bands, sex toys, and shoes, alongside the obvious motorcar, aviation, watch, and other museums. Hi-fi’s lack of regard for its own achievements isn’t simply a disappointment; it’s a worry. ... - Recommended Reference Component: Simaudio Moon 888 Mono Amplifiers1 September 2018, 4:00 am
Each measuring 22”W x 14”H x 27”D and weighing 230 pounds, and priced at $118,888 USD per pair, the Simaudio Moon 888 mono amplifier is as big and heavy as it is expensive and powerful. Simaudio says it can deliver at least 888W into 8 ohms or 1776W into 4 ohms from a typical 120V, 15A power source. But it wasn’t all that power, size, weight, or cost that most impressed Aron Garrecht, who reviewed the Moon 888 this month on SoundStage! Ultra -- it was that “Their so...
- Audio Blast: Linn Selekt DSM Network Music Player20 September 2018, 5:43 pm
Also see the Linn Selekt DSM Press Release of September 18, 2018 On September 18, 2018 Linn Products held a press conference in Chicago at the James Hotel in during which GiladTiefenbrun, the Managing Director of Linn, as well as Jen Cassidy, the Sales and Marketing Director, Mechanical Engineer Adrian Choong, and Software Engineer Peter [...] The post Audio Blast: Linn Selekt DSM Network Music Player appeared first on Dagogo.... - Linn launches Selekt DSM Network Player20 September 2018, 5:32 pm
Also read: Audio Blast of Linn Selekt DSM Music streaming pioneer, Linn, today announces the launch of Selekt DSM, an all-new Linn network music player that promises to bring the feeling back to digital audio. Delivering a tactile and beautiful musical experience, Selekt DSM will make any system sound better and help you fall in [...] The post Linn launches Selekt DSM Network Player appeared first on Dagogo.... - PMI Belles Aria Preamplifier and Monoblock Amplifiers Review17 September 2018, 6:46 pm
It’s all about simplicity, and it is something audiophiles tend to forget. It seems the machinery of industry always wants to push a new feature, another aspect of operational complexity. Our cars are becoming technologically laden, far more so than computers of ten years ago. Phones are ubiquitous with the continual addition of functionality. Bluetooth [...] The post PMI Belles Aria Preamplifier and Monoblock Amplifiers Review appeared first on Dagogo.... - Exogal Interview12 September 2018, 11:01 pm
Publisher’s note: Doug Schroeder sits down with Jeff Haagenstad and Jim Kinne, two of the four co-founders of Exogal, at 2018 AXPONA and talks about the company’s new product called the Streamer. Video format: MP4 Duration: 26 minutes The post Exogal Interview appeared first on Dagogo.... - Siegfried Linkwitz (1935-2018)12 September 2018, 5:35 pm
Siegfried Linkwitz (November 23, 1935 – September 11, 2018) September 11, 2018 (San Francisco Bay Area): On this day, we have lost an industry giant. Renowned audio industry veteran Siegfried Linkwitz passed away in his Sea Ranch residence on September 11, 2018 after battling prostate cancer at the age of 82. Linkwitz was the co-inventor [...] The post Siegfried Linkwitz (1935-2018) appeared first on Dagogo....
- New Linn Selekt DSM: First Listen20 September 2018, 5:37 pm
Linn has long been a pioneer in the world of HiFi. Its products featured an Ethernet input back in 2007! Many manufacturers today are still thinking about implementing network based audio, while Linn has over a decade of experience perfecting the implementation and performance. This week at the James Hotel in Chicago Linn introduced its newest product the Selekt DSM. I had an opportunity to sit down with the Linn team to talk about the brand, the Selekt DSM, and listen t... - My Quest for a New DAC, Part 3 - Denafrips Terminator12 September 2018, 3:55 pm
In this installment of my article series on my quest for a new DAC, I'll be evaluating the Denafrips Terminator. When I revealed my shortlist and the criteria by which I selected DACs I'd evaluate, the Terminator was easily the one for which I received the most questions and anticipation. Clearly, this DAC has many people intrigued. And why not? On paper, it appears to deliver formidable value for its cost (US MSRP $4299). But let's back up. I first heard about this DAC, and t... - Dutch & Dutch 8c Loudspeaker Review4 September 2018, 3:45 pm
The D&D 8c’s are the first loudspeakers to come into my room where I could achieve studio control room frequency response accuracy of 21 Hz to 20 kHz ±3 dB at the listening position without any external DSP. Also, the first loudspeaker where my preferred high frequency response (i.e. neutral) was just about perfect right out of the box. Other speakers I have tested required a -5 dB shelf from about 3 kHz to 20 kHz to sound neutral. Plus, the fir... - Definitive Guide: How To Copy Favorites and Playlists from Tidal to Qobuz29 August 2018, 1:26 am
The reign of Tidal for audiophiles here in the US is nearly over. Yes, I can't believe I wrote the words reign and Tidal in the same sentence, but it's true. Tidal has been the only lossless streaming service supported on high end platforms here in the US for several years. Hold your letters, calls, and emails to notify me about the lossless service offered by the Scottish Nose Whistle label streaming at 32 bit / 768 kHz. For all intents and purposes in the US it has been Tidal or nothing (u... - My Quest for a new DAC, Part 2 - Ayre QX-823 August 2018, 2:22 pm
As I described in the introductory article a few months ago, I am on a quest for my next DAC. Over the course of several articles, I'll be describing my evaluation of various candidate DACs that I try out. My requirements and criteria were laid out in the introductory article. In Part 1, I evaluated the first candidate, the Mytek Brooklyn DAC+ with Uptone JS-2 power supply. Much as I loved this combination, I looked forward to evaluating several more stellar candid...
- Columbia Records/Legacy Recordings Announces Bob Dylan “More Blood, More Tracks—The Bootleg Series Vol. 14”20 September 2018, 3:08 pm
The Blood on the Tracks story is familiar to Dylan fans: the album was recorded in New York City in four days, September, 1974. It was mastered and review copies circulated. Months later (late December) Dylan decided the approach was wrong and re-recorded five tracks at Minneapolis Sound 80 Studios. Bootleggers circulated outtakes from the New York sessions but they’ve never been available legitimately until now.... - Malachi's Mat Mishegas: Felt Mats From Rega, Pro-Ject and Audio-Technica19 September 2018, 6:16 pm
Felt mats have never been known for audiophile-grade sound, but how do they fare against each other? Can you hear differences among them?... - Analog Corner #9517 September 2018, 11:29 am
Whether it's to offer a "relaxed fit" to make life easier for analog lovers, or because both Scan-Tech and Immutable Music believe that they've found a way to offer better performance with higher output, the Lyra Titan ($5000) and Transfiguration Temper W ($4000) offer considerably higher output than the "statement' models they replace.... - "Listen" to SAT's Original Pickup Arm And Compare It to the new LM-09 and CF1-0913 September 2018, 10:42 pm
In a July 2nd story, we announced four new costly arms from SAT(Swedish Analog Technologies): two models each available in 9" and 12" versions. The least expensive of the four, the LM-09 was reviewed in the just shipped October, 2018 Stereophile.... - Siegfried Linkwitz RIP12 September 2018, 6:37 pm
Sad to report the passing of legendary loudspeaker designer/innovator Siefried Linkwitz. Mr. Linkwitz had been suffering with prostate cancer for some time and had been receiving home hospice care....
- This starter audiophile system sounds outrageously good for $88 - CNET23 September 2018, 2:25 pm
The Lepai LP2020TI stereo integrated amplifier and a pair of Dayton Audio B652 Air speakers dazzle the Audiophiliac.... - NAD’s Bluetooth Viso HP70: Ready for audiophile prime time? - CNET22 September 2018, 4:17 pm
NAD comes late to Bluetooth and noise-canceling headphones -- was it worth the wait?... - High expectations for a low-power audiophile amplifier - CNET15 September 2018, 5:17 pm
The First Watt SIT 3 stereo amplifier looks rather plain, the sound is anything but.... - Why you should consider buying music on vinyl, CD and music files - CNET15 September 2018, 3:47 pm
Yes, it's 2018 and YouTube, Spotify and Pandora are pretty great, but hear me out.... - More proof the CD format isn’t dead: the NAD C538 player - CNET8 September 2018, 8:30 pm
If you’re still buying CDs or have a large collection the NAD C538 player is well worth checking out....
- CEDIA 2018: T+A Series 8 brings Roon and MQA22 September 2018, 8:00 pm
Part-Time Audiophile Sometimes big things come in small packages, and in the case of the T+A Series 8, these little boxes deliver. At CEDIA 2018, T+A was displaying updates to their Series 8 line, specifically their new MP 8 Multi-Source Player and updated DAC 8 DSD. The MP 8 Multi-Source Player is positioned as the last source you need, providing a network streamer (wired and wireless Ethernet), Roon, MQA, TIDAL, QOBUZ, Bluetooth, USB Storage, a CD transport (tray is hidde... - It Must Be Sunday, For I’m Hearing Mass21 September 2018, 10:00 am
Part-Time Audiophile By Gautam Raja For a while, I was one of those (arguably) necessary but infuriating elements of high-end audio: the “informed” consumer. You know, the guys who read forum posts and therefore know more than dealers do. Then when I found I lived near a large high-end audio dealership I pitched myself as an interested and available dogsbody and writer, and suddenly found myself highly uninformed on the other side of the fence. I had to learn a lot, and quickly. The ... - CEDIA 2018: dCS Bartok first listen19 September 2018, 10:00 am
Part-Time Audiophile Different from most of the industry, dCS products seem to blossom after release, as they receive a stream of hardware, software, and firmware updates over the years. This concept didn’t crystallize in my mind until I spent some quality time with dCS Debussy DAC while I was reviewing the dCS Network Bridge. The dCS Debussy has been around for nearly a decade, but dCS’ dedication to providing owners updates as long as a platform is capable and current was... - AXPONA 2020 Moves Back To Original Dates19 September 2018, 5:00 am
Part-Time Audiophile A week ago, JD Events, the team that brings to Chicago the excellent AXPONA high-end audio trade show every year, decided to move their epic beast to late October from April. This move made a lot of sense — three weeks after AXPONA closes, the High End Show in Munich Germany usually opens. Moving AXPONA to the opposite end of the calendar meant, then, that vendors could attend both shows without having to scramble or — worse — have to choose between them. O... - Bricasti M1 Review: Balancing Head and Heart16 September 2018, 10:00 am
Part-Time Audiophile Perks of the trade Looking at the Bricasti M1 reminds me of one of the coolest perks of reviewing high-end audio equipment: I get to hear lots of different types of gear in the comfort and familiarity of my own listening room. I love mixing and matching different pieces, trying to get the best out of each component that I evaluate. Even so, there are very few “aha” moments in this game for me; much of the gear I get to review is very good, indeed, and a lot of it...
- A short film about Ben Salter23 September 2018, 3:11 pm
‘Singer/songwriter’ – a beige chino-wearing music genre that, in Australia, puts Xavier Rudd next to Gareth Liddiard — two artists could not be more different. Straddling Liddiard’s snarl and Rudd’s more accessible singing voice is the lesser known / highly underrated Ben Salter. Salter now has three ‘solo’ long players […] More-------------------------------------------------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be reproduced, recycled ... - Schiit introduce Modi 3 DAC, still $9921 September 2018, 2:52 pm
Who makes the best value DACs in the world today? No stronger case could be made than for California’s Schiit Audio whose range of decoders mixes multibit with delta-sigma designs across a broad spectrum of price points. Their flagship Analog 2 Yggdrasil (US$2399) reminds us that high value can also […] More-------------------------------------------------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be reproduced, recycled or re-purposed without permission. For private use only. Copyr... - Add Alexa to your hi-fi with Amazon’s Echo Link / Amp21 September 2018, 1:00 pm
“Alexa, play The Twilight Sad”. “Alexa volume up”. “Alexa stop”. “Alex, play Thomas Fehlmann’s Gute Luft”. Amazon’s Echo Dot is one way to get into voice-controlled music playback for a song and, for some, finding their Dad grumbling about the good old days of physical formats and infrared remotes. The […] More-------------------------------------------------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be reproduced, recycled or re-... - AURALiC VEGA G2 DAC review21 September 2018, 12:04 pm
The VEGA G2 DAC (US$5699) is AURALiC’s high-performance replacement of the original VEGA – a DAC well received by audiophiles since its release in 2013. For the G2, the Chinese-cum-American company went back to the drawing board to create a DAC that went far beyond its predecessor’s performance and feature […] More-------------------------------------------------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be reproduced, recycled or re-purposed without permission. For priv... - Darko.Audio podcast #10 – Accuracy, Schmaccuracy20 September 2018, 9:52 am
As the sun went down on Berlin, it came up in Portland, just as Jeff Dorgay and I convened across Internet wires, Macs and microphones for another episode of the Darko.Audio podcast. Monday’s Euro sunset turned in a spectacular performance – enough for me to interrupt podcast recording midway to […] More-------------------------------------------------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be reproduced, recycled or re-purposed without permission. For private use only. Cop...
- Shelter 5000 MC Phono Cartridge19 September 2018, 5:09 pm
Recently, I had the very good fortune to review the Shelter 501 III MC Phono Cartridge. No sooner than the review was published, a Shelter 5000 MC Phono Cartridge dropped into my lap. For my review of Canadian startup Pure Fidelity’s Eclipse Turntable, the designer John Stratton suggested he setup his Shelter 5000 as it had been so successful during the turntable’s beta testing. I killed two birds with one stone for that review and jotted down some thoughts about the 5000 once ... - Rocky Mountain Audio Fest 2018 coming in TWO WEEKS—Denver, CO19 September 2018, 5:00 pm
Unless knee deep in a surprise Rocky Mountain snowstorm, Fall is a beautiful time of year to visit Denver, CO, one of the coolest, most progressive cities in the USA. It's a place that reveres craft beer (there's even a museum in the airport dedicated to the subject), has many fine restaurants, and where you can get high. Legally. In addition, the local audiophiles run what has become one of the finest high end audio shows in the world. And my favourite. Rocky Mountain Audio Fest (R... - The Audio by Van Alstine Vision SET 400 Amplifier14 September 2018, 4:38 pm
Over the years it’s been my good fortune to have reviewed and/or been exposed to many fine power amplifiers. These ranged from solid state Class A, a variety of tube amplifiers, with and without transformers, to the latest solid state Class D designs. I concluded there is no one right way to achieve excellent sound quality. We all hear differently and we all have our individual preferences. So, it can be difficult to review a product that will make an impact on a field of quality pro... - Audiophiles and YouTube7 September 2018, 4:36 pm
The approximately 400,000 people worldwide who call themselves audiophiles are ravenous when digesting information about every facet of our avocation. In the past, other than the original word of mouth, print was the favourite, which became the legacy press, then as the internet overtook all in its path, the computer and mobile phone became the weapons of choice. One medium on the internet has eluded the audiophile information stream. Video. YouTube, specifically. The same as TV, video bri... - My reference system changes—2018 (Anticables, Alta Audio, Sutherland Engineering, Phasemation)7 September 2018, 4:26 pm
2018 was a banner year for my reference system. My Hi-Fi has been a work of passion for 25 years and has gone through a myriad of changes, analogue and digital, tubes and solid state, and everything in between. I demonstrate audio zealotry the same as any other thrill seeking audiophile. It's been that way for many years—but in 1997, the journey took an upward trajectory with the creation of Audiophilia. It took a couple of years and the support of tremendous writers, readers ...
- 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.... - Music In The Mountains20 February 2018, 7:49 am
"In year’s past, the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest (RMAF) has been hampered by an aging, rather stale venue, and backward looking management. This year, things were looking up with the hosting hotel being newly refreshed and the exhibitors better able to cope with the remodeled rooms." Oliver Masciarotte provides his retrospective of the 2017 show.... - Droidisk – An inexpensive compact music server11 February 2018, 12:49 pm
John Reekie revisits his Raspberry Pi based music server with a new offering: the ODroid HC1 ("home compute server"). "The HC1 has the distinguishing feature of a SATA port, so that it connects to a hard drive without going through USB. It also has a Gigabit Ethernet port and a much faster processor than the Pi." Get ready to sharpen your command line skills!... - JWM Acoustics Alyson AML II24 December 2017, 12:20 pm
JWM Acoustics aims to deliver custom-designed products to meet the needs of individual audiophiles who purchase for the long haul. Patrick Dillon spends time with their standmount Alyson AML speakers and finds them capable of performance that marries unique style to exceptional musical resolution....
- Shinola Bookshelf Speakers19 September 2018, 4:07 pm
The Shinola Bookshelf Speaker system is a rather unique collaboration between Shinola of Detroit and Barefoot Sound to create a high quality bookshelf speaker derived from studio monitor designs. By adding modern touches such as Bluetooth functionality and a built-in amplifier, the Shinola Bookshelf Speaker system has the flexibility to integrate into a modern audio […] The post Shinola Bookshelf Speakers appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com.... - Focal Clear Headphones Review12 September 2018, 2:00 pm
All these headphone designs are circumaural open back designs. They don’t seal you away from your environment, and people sitting near you can hear (faintly) audio coming from the headphones. The post Focal Clear Headphones Review appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com.... - NAD M17 V2 Surround Sound Preamp Processor Review5 September 2018, 2:00 pm
For premium sound from home theater separates, the NAD M17 V2 Surround Sound Preamp Processor merits serious consideration. It brings supremely accurate and detailed audio to that special place occupied by only the finest audio components. The post NAD M17 V2 Surround Sound Preamp Processor Review appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com.... - Bowers & Wilkins PX Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphone Review29 August 2018, 2:00 pm
If wireless noise cancelling headphones happen to be on your purchasing radar, the Bowers & Wilkins PX are definitely worth your time and consideration. They offer rakishly good looks, advanced design and more than a few clever touches to augment their compelling sound quality. The post Bowers & Wilkins PX Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphone Review appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com.... - Optoma UHD51A Ultra HD DLP Projector Review27 August 2018, 2:00 pm
The Optoma UHD51A Ultra HD DLP Projector offers 3840x2160 resolution, HDR10, 3D, and 2400 lumens in a compact chassis for less than $1700. It also includes a built-in media player and voice control via Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. I’ll be checking it out today. The post Optoma UHD51A Ultra HD DLP Projector Review appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com....
- Darwin Cable Company Truth II Interconnect and Power Cables22 March 2017, 8:45 pm
There is one thing that all high end audio components require to function as a system, and that is signal and power cables. No getting around it. Of course, there is no market segment more controversial than audiophile cabling. This is partially due to questionable scientific claims and pricing that would make even true believers raise an eyebrow. The great Read more...... - Audioengine HD3 Powered Speakers & DAC Review7 February 2017, 4:02 am
Multi-function powered speakers are all the rage in 2017, and no other company has been more at the forefront than Audioengine. They have been making affordable, great sounding, and versatile powered monitors since 2005, along with DACs, headphone amps, and accessories. There are a number of things I find refreshing about Audioengine. First, their pricing makes Read more...... - Burson Cable+ Active RCA Cable Review24 January 2017, 5:10 pm
A lot of excellent HiFi products are designed and produced in Australia, and none more than Burson Audio belong in the upper tier of offerings from Down Under. Not only do Burson’s products sound excellent, but they also do not make cookie cutter gear, and inject original thinking into the process. I reviewed and loved Burson’s superb Read more...... - Bryston BCD-3 CD Player Review10 January 2017, 9:17 pm
Canadian heavy hitters Bryston surprised everyone a few years ago with their introduction of a speaker line, which now, after wide acceptance and a slew of positive reviews, are considered class leaders in many circles. In fact, the Mini T three-way monitor is my current reference. Possibly more surprising is Bryston’s introduction of the BCD-3 CD Player, with Read more...... - Okki Nokki RCM-II Record Cleaning Machine5 December 2016, 6:37 pm
At the beginning of the year, a good friend called me over to his garage and surprised me with a gift of around 500 vintage vinyl records he had little patience to deal with. I gladly took them off his hands. When I got home and started sifting through the albums, I realized there were hundreds of original pressings of Read more......
- Crystal Cable system18 September 2018, 1:25 pm
As the name suggests, Crystal Cable is best known for its range of interconnects, loudspeaker cables, and power cords. However, keen-eyed readers will note that the brand has spent all of this decade manufacturing loudspeakers, and for the past few years has been showing a distinctive amplifier (and plinth-like subwoofer) at Munich, Las Vegas, and more. Finally, that system is ready for prime-time. However, unlike the other systems tested iin this issue, we took a step-by-step approach to assemb... - Acoustic Energy AE1 Active powered standmount loudspeaker18 September 2018, 1:13 pm
The Acoustic Energy AE1 is a long-standing fixture in the British audio firmament. The standmount loudspeaker has been around in some guise or another since 1987. We tested the AE1 Classic way back in Issue 51, and it had already been around for decades then. It’s been through enough changes that the only thing the speaker has in common with the original is the name and the number of drive units, but the concept remains the same: a small monitor-like loudspeaker that makes a surprisingly b... - FiiO X7 Mk II Digital Audio Player18 September 2018, 1:06 pm
FiiO is an approximately 10 year-old Chinese firm that enjoys a reputation for building high performance, high technology, and high value personal audio products. No wonder the company’s whimsical slogan, which translates only imperfectly into English, reads, “Born for Music and Happy!” One musical FiiO component that recently has made us happy is the firm’s flagship X7 Mk II high-resolution digital audio player. The full-featured X7 MkII’s DAC section is based on a... - Sennheiser Ambeo Smart Headset binaural recording earphones18 September 2018, 12:56 pm
Sennheiser’s Ambeo Smart Headset is an Apple Lightning powered, App-augmented earphone with microphones at the ears for noise cancellation… or binaural recordings without the need for a dummy head. The former is commonplace, but the latter is unique, and truly outstanding. The earphone is a single driver design, the size of which is not specified. It’s sonically on a par with a pair of Sennheiser’s sub-$100 earphones, which means good mid-band and high-frequency clarity ... - RME Launch ADI-2 FS at IBC 201812 September 2018, 11:16 am
London Colney, UK - RME have chosen IBC 2018 to unveil the new RME ADI-2 FS, the latest addition to their range of professional AD/DA converters. A compact and flexible 2-channel AD/DA and format converter, the ADI-2 FS offers high-end analogue audio conversion to and from SPDIF, AES and ADAT, at sample rates up to 192 kHz. The three digital connections provide compatibility with a wide range of professional and consumer audio devices, with options for both SPDIF/ADAT optical I/O, and SPDIF/ AES...
- 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 will almost certainly have the same reaction that this listener experienced: a big smile! The musicality and level of enjoyment that Wyred... - B.M.C. MCCI Signature ULN Phono Preamplifier29 July 2018, 10:42 pm
The original B.M.C. Audio MCCI phono preamplifier earned very positive reviews when it was introduced in 2013. Carlos Candeias used his designs for the $1400 Aqvox Phono 2Ci, reviewed here on 10 Audio, and introduced a much-upgraded model as the MCCI under his own brand, B.M.C. Audio. The MCCI ($3890) was replaced with the MCCI Signature ($4298) in 2016. The model under review today is the MCCI Signature ULN ($4690) which hit the market in March, 2018. B.M.C. Audio builds large numbers of each m... - GoldenEar Triton Seven Loudspeakers24 June 2018, 9:01 pm
GoldenEar Technology was started in 2010 by Sandy Gross and Don Givogue. Mr. Gross might be familiar to audiophiles from his association with Polk and Definitive Technology, both of which he co-founded. Mr. Givogue also co-founded Definitive Technology and holds a patent for multi-driver bi-polar speaker arrays. The GoldenEar Triton Seven was born not from some tinkerer’s basement, but from people with extensive knowledge and experience in speaker design, manufacturing and marketing. There... - Wyred 4 Sound STP-SE Stage 2 Preamplifier10 May 2018, 3:47 pm
The Wyred 4 Sound STP-SE line stage preamplifier was originally introduced in 2009 and has been gradually updated and improved over the years. This latest, top of the line model includes many parts and technology that we find in cost-no-object preamplifiers from some of the most respected and expensive brands. There are three variants of the STP-SE preamplifier. All are available in basic black or silver and include over 164,000 uF of capacitance, more than many power amplifiers. The STP-SE, $19... - Paradigm Persona B Loudspeakers7 April 2018, 10:29 pm
The Paradigm Persona B is the smallest speaker in the new Persona product line. It is a stand mounted, 2-way speaker using beryllium for the dome of the tweeter and also for the cone of the mid-woofer driver. While this very light and strong material is being used by several manufacturers in their tweeters, Paradigm is the only one to apply a beryllium cone to a woofer. The Persona B has a list price of $7000 for a pair, and the dedicated stands are $1200 per pair. The included aluminum brackets...
- My Audio Life: Part 9, Headphone Amp Obsession20 September 2018, 2:57 am
By Steve Graham Tubular Obsession Confession Time Have you ever had an audio obsession? Never happened to me, not much! I became preoccupied with headphone listening for a while. I still do it occasionally, but I really became obsessed with headphone amps. The line of Earmax HPA’s from Germany became a particular fixation after reading a Ken Kessler review in HiFi News and Record Review many years ago. I actually saw one in a display case at a stereo store so... - DIY All-Tube High End Phono Preamp Project10 September 2018, 5:52 pm
DIY All-Tube Phono Preamp Project (Update) by Steve Graham The response to my proposed DIY Phono Preamp project has been a bit tepid. So, once more with feeling: WoS is looking for a patron to finance this project. The kind person that fronts this project will, at the end of it, receive a phono stage very similar to the one pictured here. The preamp pictured here (my prototype) uses a Tubecad Tetra phono amplifier board and PS-3 power supply. It is a bit of a mashup from bits ... - Top Of The Line HiFi Gear From Yamaha Announced25 August 2018, 11:58 pm
Well, well. First it was Technics, and now Yamaha…. Back in the 1970’s, Yamaha was a formidable player in the audio world. And ever since, really. The lower and mid-priced gear gained huge market acceptance. Some of their higher end electronics were made in partnership with Accuphase, while their top turntables like the GT-750 and GT-2000 were collaborations with Micro-Seiki. This TOTL stuff from the 70’s and 80’s is still sought after today. And the trickle down effect ... - Review: Beteran KZ ATE Dynamic Balanced Armature IEM’s – Great Sound for $23 Cdn?25 July 2018, 3:51 pm
Ultra-Affordable Equipment Review: Beteran KZ ATE Dynamic Balanced Armature IEM’s ($23 Cdn on Amazon) In Ear Monitors that are a bargain for audiophiles and non-audiophiles alike Click for a larger view As I write this, the temperature outside is over 30ºC – but the humidity makes it feel like 40. The electrical grid in my neighbourhood is so loaded down that the normal line voltage of 118 to 123 is running around 107 to 109. My PS Audio AC Regenerator ... - Review: Finale Audio’s New F-168-II Integrated Tube Amplifier16 July 2018, 8:19 pm
Finale-ly: A Finale F-138 FFX Owner Takes The New F-168-II Integrated For An Extended Spin It’s always a pleasure when Frank Ng of Finale Audio/Triode Lab drops by. His cheery disposition is part of the reason, but playing with amplifiers is my idea of a great time! On that sunny afternoon, Frank left a diminutive Hammertone grey 13.5″ x 9″ case known as the Finale Audio F-168 II integrated amplifier. Frank is the lead person on many fine amplifiers made by Finale and its siste...
- Westone ES80 Review23 September 2018, 11:59 am
Tonality9Build Quality9.2Comfort & Fit9.5Matchability9 9.2Score$1899WestoneDisclaimer: The Westone ES80 sent to us for the purposes of this review is a sample and does not have to be returned. Thank you to Westone for giving us this opportunity. You can read more about Westone on Headfonics here. Westone reached out to us this summer and asked if […] The post Westone ES80 Review appeared first on Headfonics.... - Goldenear AON 3 Review21 September 2018, 12:30 pm
8ScoreApprox $1000GoldenearMLY Enterprises PHDisclaimer The Goldenear AON 3 speakers were loaned to use for review and were returned after to MLY Enterprises Inc. We thank MLY Enterprises for giving us this opportunity. The loudspeaker we will be looking at today is the Aon 3 from Goldenear, a company based in Maryland, USA. The Aon 3 […] The post Goldenear AON 3 Review appeared first on Headfonics.... - Shozy Hibiki MK2 Review19 September 2018, 12:01 pm
8Score$65ShozyDisclaimer: The Shoxy Hibiki MK2 Atlas sent to us for the purposes of this review is a sample and does not have to be returned. Thank you to Shozy for giving us this opportunity. Almost exactly one year ago, Shozy sent me a sample of their Hibiki IEM to enjoy and review at my leisure. […] The post Shozy Hibiki MK2 Review appeared first on Headfonics.... - Campfire Audio Atlas Review16 September 2018, 12:13 pm
Tonality9.2Build Quality9Comfort & Fit8.7Matchability9 9Score$1299Campfire AudioDisclaimer: The Campfire Audio Atlas sent to us for the purposes of this review is a sample and does not have to be returned. Thank you to Campfire Audio for giving us this opportunity. Campfire Audio came out with two new IEMs this summer 2018, the Comet and the Atlas. […] The post Campfire Audio Atlas Review appeared first on Headfonics.... - FiiO M3K | First Contact14 September 2018, 12:04 pm
Disclaimer: The FiiO M3K sent to us for the purposes of this video is a sample and does not have to be returned. Thank you to FiiO for giving us this opportunity. Note to watch the video simply click on the play button in the middle of the picture above. The FiiO M3K is a […] The post FiiO M3K | First Contact appeared first on Headfonics....
- 64 Audio Launches N8 Custom In-Ear Monitor20 September 2018, 10:48 pm
The new hand-built N8 will retail for $1,699 USD, utilizes a hybrid-design featuring a 9mm dynamic-driver to handle the notes between the lowest octaves, and eight midrange balanced-armature driver units for the mids and upper registers.... - Quad ERA-1 review Part 117 September 2018, 9:28 pm
Quad hits the headphone-market landscape running with their new ERA-1 planar-magnetic over ear, open-back model. ... - Cayin N5iiS review12 September 2018, 9:17 pm
Cayin's new N5iiS – a surprise release that hits the sweet spot. ... - Astell & Kern launch SP1000M10 September 2018, 1:40 am
Astell & Kern are at it again, the company seems intent on rolling out new tech in 2018 at a breakneck pace and the new A&ultima SP1000M is the latest in a series of new players the company has debuted in the past couple months, this time in a smaller chassis to round out their flagship line.... - Audeze Mobius Preview5 September 2018, 6:26 pm
Audeze’s Sankar Thiagasamudram was curious if I’d be interested in his company’s latest effort – the $399 USD Mobius – targeted mainly at gamers and multi-channel audio-mastering professionals in the film industry....
- AXPONA announces that spring schedule shall remain20 September 2018, 11:34 pm
AXPONA organizers: "First, please know AXPONA will not be moving to the fall dates as stated last week but will remain in April for 2020 and beyond."... - Download of the Week: DJ Kicks: Kruder & Dorfmeister18 September 2018, 10:56 pm
This duo has been a go-to staple of mine for chill-out listening sessions and critical review use alike because all their LPs are filthy with dense vocal, synth, drum machine and instrument layering.... - YG Acoustics Hailey event hosted at Hi-fi Centre14 September 2018, 9:41 pm
Being able to hop in a car, or a jump into a cab and in 10 minutes be at a bricks & mortar high-fidelity store of substantial selection and really personalized service is an experience that is becoming more rare.... - AXPONA shifts to fall show schedule for 2020 and beyond12 September 2018, 6:14 pm
It looks like the massive success and impact of High End at Munich is taking control of the spring high-fidelity trade show schedule in North America as the Audio Expo of North America (AXPONA) just announced that the while the venue will remain at its brand new digs in the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Centre Hotel, it will be moving from its usual mid-April dates to late October/early November ones.... - McIntosh MC611 Quad Balanced Power Amplifier Review11 September 2018, 8:00 pm
The dog raised his head from where he had been sprawled out on one of the living-room rugs and looked at me with what appeared to be real fear in his eyes....
- Schiit Updates The Modi DAC To Gen 3, Keeps The $99 Pricepoint21 September 2018, 7:47 pm
Before anyone who isn’t familiar with Los Angeles-based Schiit Audio wonders why people bother with $99 DACs, I think its... - AXPONA Reverses Course On New Dates for 2020, Returns To April20 September 2018, 8:55 pm
In a surprise move, this Tuesday’s mailbox found a communication from AXPONA stating that their previously mentioned 2020 dates will... - Astell & Kern Downsize Their Flagship DAP, Tease Android APK Support12 September 2018, 9:55 pm
Earlier this year DAP maker Astell & Kern signaled that they would be extending each of the three new, refined... - AXPONA Audio Show Moves To 10/29 For 202010 September 2018, 9:56 pm
After years of continued growth the Chicago-based audio show AXPONA (run by industry event company JD Events) has decided to... - CEDIA, IFA, RMAF… Showtime.6 September 2018, 5:43 pm
The start of holiday prep is a special time for the audio media. The inboxes the world over fill with...
- Schiit Audio Launches New Modi 3!21 September 2018, 5:47 pm
The post Schiit Audio Launches New Modi 3! appeared first on HeadPhone.guru.... - Moon Audio Announces Spectacular Focal Headphone Event!20 September 2018, 9:12 pm
The post Moon Audio Announces Spectacular Focal Headphone Event! appeared first on HeadPhone.guru.... - Bluewave GET Review – Your Portable Swiss Army Tool17 September 2018, 5:00 am
The post Bluewave GET Review – Your Portable Swiss Army Tool appeared first on HeadPhone.guru.... - Florida Audio Show Offers Warm Oasis for Music Lovers14 September 2018, 7:33 pm
The post Florida Audio Show Offers Warm Oasis for Music Lovers appeared first on HeadPhone.guru.... - VPI Industries Voyager MM / MC Phono Stage Amplifier – REVIEW BY ENJOY THE MUSIC.COM11 September 2018, 5:00 am
The post VPI Industries Voyager MM / MC Phono Stage Amplifier – REVIEW BY ENJOY THE MUSIC.COM appeared first on HeadPhone.guru....
- Bybee Technologies iQSE, and Crystal Series Quantum Signal Enhancer, Gold RCA Adapters22 September 2018, 1:10 am
As far as tweaks, audiophiles can’t enough of them. One of my favorite tweaks is the High Fidelity Cables MC-0.5s and RCA adapters. They’re small and affordable tweaks whose impact is easy to verify. Bybee Technologies? Well, they’re known for their tweaks. Jack Bybee is the creator and designer of the products at Bybee Technologies. ... Read More The post Bybee Technologies iQSE, and Crystal Series Quantum Signal Enhancer, Gold RCA Adapters appeared first on Audio Bacon.... - UpTone Audio UltraCap LPS-1.2 – Out the Gate Musicality20 September 2018, 8:49 pm
After my Paul Hynes SR4 review, I’ve received weekly requests to audition the new UpTone Audio UltraCap LPS-1.2 power supply ($435). Given the size of our review queue, I wanted to keep it short but my experimental nature and curiosity got the best of me. For more information about the new features, design, and changes... Read More The post UpTone Audio UltraCap LPS-1.2 – Out the Gate Musicality appeared first on Audio Bacon.... - Florida Audio Show – A Warm Oasis for Music Lovers15 September 2018, 1:50 am
Tampa, Florida—September 2018—The Florida Audio Expo is happening Friday–Sunday, February 8–10, 2019, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore. This inaugural FAE offers exhibitors and attendees a fantastic venue with acoustically isolated rooms in which to experience the finest audio equipment in the world. Among the latest exhibitors to sign on include local... Read More The post Florida Audio Show – A Warm Oasis for Music Lovers appeared first on ... - CEDIA Expo 2018 – Show Coverage12 September 2018, 7:27 am
The Custom Electronics Design and Installation Association (CEDIA) Expo is a trade show for industry professionals in the world of home technologies. This includes security providers, manufacturers, installers, and retailers. There were over 500+ exhibitors this year at the San Diego Convention Center. CEDIA has everything from smart blinds to HDMI over IP gear, to... Read More The post CEDIA Expo 2018 – Show Coverage appeared first on Audio Bacon.... - Sony WH-1000XM3 Bluetooth Headphone Review – STILL the King of Noise-Canceling9 September 2018, 6:03 pm
There seem to be two major camps when it comes to Bluetooth headphones: Bose or Sony. Let’s get this out of the way. The Bose QuietComfort 35 IIs are surely comfortable but the tonal balance always sounded a bit uplifted to my ears. I feel the Sony WH-1000XM2 has more accurate tonality but imaging is... Read More The post Sony WH-1000XM3 Bluetooth Headphone Review – STILL the King of Noise-Canceling appeared first on Audio Bacon....
- Accuphase E-470 integrated amplifier – one for a lifetime20 September 2018, 2:26 pm
REVIEW: When do you say "enough", when you don't have megabucks to spend on hi-fi equipment? The Accuphase E-470 integrated amplifier certainly seems to represent that point...... - Stoner Acoustics UDX DAC – toe-tapper, with a caveat or two14 September 2018, 2:58 am
REVIEW: You can't have everything perfect for the price of this Stoner Acoustics UDX DAC... but it images like no other in its range and certainly gets your toes tapping.... - Vitus Audio – keeping it as real as possible11 September 2018, 2:05 am
FEATURE: We sit down for a chat with the renowned high-end designer from Denmark, who shares his thoughts and philosophy on amp design...... - Cayin iDAP-6 player – tasty source of digital7 September 2018, 2:55 am
REVIEW: Some bugs aside (and which digital audio player is free of them?), the Cayin iDAP-6 certainly holds promise of great musical times for the desktop user.... - Sony improves its noise-cancelling tech with the WH-1000XM3 headphones3 September 2018, 10:12 am
NEWS: Need a quieter pair of cans while on the move and, with it, stunning sound? Sony promises both with its latest noise-cancelling, wireless model, the WH-1000XM3....
- 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.... - SweetVinyl SugarCube SC-1 Vinyl Click & Pop Remover Review21 August 2018, 1:26 pm
The SugarCube enhances the listening experience with vinyl old and new, and for that it earns a thoroughly deserved recommendation. The post SweetVinyl SugarCube SC-1 Vinyl Click & Pop Remover Review appeared first on Audio Appraisal.... - Five 1980’s Singles You Thought You’d Forgotten26 July 2018, 5:09 pm
But here, to make you either cringe or smile from ear to ear are five corker ear-worms of 1980's singles you thought you had forgotten. The post Five 1980’s Singles You Thought You’d Forgotten appeared first on Audio Appraisal.... - Vinyl Record Cleaning fluids Compared, Pro-Ject & Vinyl Shelter6 July 2018, 2:45 pm
Vinyl Shelter offer an excellent cleaning product, perfectly suited to the cleaning of vinyl records. While we only tested two fluids here, the results did not conclusively prove that one fluid was vastly superior to the other. The post Vinyl Record Cleaning fluids Compared, Pro-Ject & Vinyl Shelter appeared first on Audio Appraisal....
- Audiophile Review!Benchmark HPA4Headphone Amplifier/Line-Stage Preamplifier:"Precision Volume, Pure Transparency"31 July 2018, 5:28 pm
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- REVIEW: SENNHEISER HD 820 FLAGSHIP CLOSED-BACK HEADPHONES7 September 2018, 10:45 pm
When it comes to high-end closed-back headphones, the choices are surprisingly slim. Do Sennheiser's new HD 820 and its first foray into the high-end, audiophile level closed-back headphones have what it takes?... - BLU-RAY REVIEW: DEADPOOL 2, PLUS WIN A BLU-RAY7 September 2018, 1:53 am
Deadpool 2 is undoubtedly bigger than the original and for the most part just as entertaining. To conicide with the Blu-ray review, StereoNET has five copies to give away thanks to Klipsch. Read on ...... - REVIEW: ELAC MIRACORD 70 TURNTABLE29 August 2018, 1:36 am
The more affordable little brother to Elac's Miracord 70, it reflects important milestone's for Elac's rich heritage. So how does this sub-$2000 turntable perform? Read on.... - REVIEW: NAD ELECTRONICS HP70 NOISE CANCELLING BLUETOOTH HEADPHONES21 August 2018, 1:39 am
What better way to test noise-cancelling, Bluetooth over-ear headphones than on a flight? Read on for this real-world test of NAD's HP70 headphones.... - REVIEW: DENON AVC-X8500H 13.2 CHANNEL AV AMPLIFIER7 August 2018, 4:16 am
Denon has cooked up a storm with its latest AV Amplifier. How good? Read on to see if Denon's AVC-X8500H earns just one, or a trio of Michelin stars....
- The New York Times has a free treat for your ears23 September 2018, 9:34 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 […]...