- Analog Corner #266: SME: Stirred, Not Shaken9 August 2022, 4:52 pm
The death of a company founder, whether sudden or expected, often produces trauma. Whoever was tapped to replace the visionary Steve Jobs would be handed a thankless task, but at Apple, timid Tim Cook's so-far unimaginative performance as caretaker demonstrates the difficulties of succession. As Jobs beat Sony to the iPod, Cook let Amazon beat him to the Alexa. Sun, 10/01/2017...
- A Single-Dealer Hi-Fi/Home Theater Show at Raleigh's Audio Advice9 August 2022, 2:35 pm
In a little more than a week, Raleigh, North Carolina, consumer-electronics retailer Audio Advice will be hosting Audio Advice Live a three-day, single-dealer home theater and hi-fi show, showcasing equipment from more than 60 brands.Tue, 08/09/2022... - Rhapsody Out West: Alsyvox Botticelli, Pilium, Taiko, Esoteric, and Vyda5 August 2022, 4:58 pm
One more straggling post from the Pacific Audiofest: As indicative of the New York / West Coast melting pot, internationalism was the bottom line in a system assembled by Bob Vineyard, proprietor of Rhapsody Out West's Portland, Oregon showroom.Sun, 08/07/2022... - Marantz Model 40n integrated amplifier5 August 2022, 4:54 pm
On a cold, clear February morning, I attended my first in-person press event since the beginning of the pandemic. Marantz had invited me to a small group session in a suite at the Equinox Hotel at Hudson Yards but gave no indication of what was in store. After two years without live press events or audio shows, I was not going to spurn the offer no matter what would be presented: I was hungry for hi-fi. Upon arrival, I learned that Marantz would be featuring just one new product, a streaming int... - A Personal PAF Postscript5 August 2022, 3:28 pm
So, just how hot was it? Residents of Florida, Texas, and other southern states may laugh, but the greater Seattle Area is ill-equipped to cope with temperatures that topped out at 96°. Nor could the poor Doubletree Hilton at SEATAC's air conditioning keep upper-floor hallways cool; those with glass-faced enclosures facing the sun reached fry-me-an-egg levels. At some hours of the day, the temperature in the elevator was ridiculous.Fri, 08/05/2022...
- MoFi President Jim Davis Addresses the Digital LP-Mastering Controversy10 August 2022, 2:16 am
JV and RH: Why did you decide to master from […] The post MoFi President Jim Davis Addresses the Digital LP-Mastering Controversy appeared first on The Absolute Sound.... - The Duke Robillard Band: They Called It Rhythm & Blues9 August 2022, 2:01 pm
Exactly where does one begin enumerating the many virtues of […] The post The Duke Robillard Band: They Called It Rhythm & Blues appeared first on The Absolute Sound.... - Future TAS: Sonus faber Omnia Wireless Tabletop System9 August 2022, 1:42 pm
Combining Sonus faber’s Italian heritage and design expertise, the Omnia […] The post Future TAS: Sonus faber Omnia Wireless Tabletop System appeared first on The Absolute Sound.... - Audience frontRow Series Cables5 August 2022, 2:35 pm
One of the thrills and, on occasion, frustrations of high-end […] The post Audience frontRow Series Cables appeared first on The Absolute Sound.... - Myra Melford’s Fire and Water Quintet: For the Love of Fire and Water4 August 2022, 2:34 pm
As did MZM and Tiger Trio, Myra Melford’s Fire and […] The post Myra Melford’s Fire and Water Quintet: For the Love of Fire and Water appeared first on The Absolute Sound....
- Hi-Fi World's September 2022 Reviews & Think Pieces10 August 2022, 4:01 am
Hi-Fi World's September 2022 issue features the following: Editorial: Gear Reviews & Letters From You Win Mission QX-2 MKII Speakers Worth £399 Q Acoustics Concept 30 Loudspeakers HiFi Rose RA180 Amplifier Connected Fidelity AC-2K Balanced Power Supply QED XT3 Power Cable North West Audio Show Report Sony TC-186SD Cassette Deck Exposure VXN Phono Stage Audio Technica AT-LPW30 Turntable ...And More!... - The Inaugural Pacific Audio Fest - Seattle 20229 August 2022, 1:45 am
I'll be the first to admit that I was looking forward to this new show, the first of its kind ever to be held in the Pacific Northwest. Originally scheduled for July 30 - Aug 1, 2021, then sensibly rescheduled to 2022 given the Covid-19 realities, as the end of July drew nearer, I found myself welling with enthusiasm and anticipation. My respect and fondness for both showrunners, Lou Hinkley of Daedalus Audio, and Gary Gill, owner and organizer of the annual Capital Audiofest, held in Rockville... - Review: LUMIN U2 Mini Music Streamer8 August 2022, 1:34 pm
Shortly after I was born, my dad put together his dream audio system. It consisted of a Dynaco PAS preamp, an ST-70 amp, some DIY Jensen speakers, a Monarch automatic turntable, and a cartridge whose name has been lost with the passage of time. He set it up in the room next to mine and it resided there until my brother was born..... With the LUMIN U2 Mini music streamer, you can have your cake and eat it too!"... - Mo-Fi Controversy About Using 'Master Tapes'8 August 2022, 11:48 am
Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab's recent announcement has caused quite a bit of controversy within the industry. While many already knew that digital masters were being used for vinyl LP releases, many have wondered what the exact sources used to 'remaster' Mo-Fi's products. We here at EnjoyTheMusic.com are going to let our readers decide....... - Timepieces, Cars, Opera, & Premium Luxury Audio7 August 2022, 11:14 am
I saw a cartoon on one of the audiophile sites on Facebook the other day that reminded me of something that I've been thinking about our industry for a long time: As a technology sector, we're a largely undiscovered wonder and glory. We've been able to accomplish fabulous things! We can, using only two or more channels of information, come very close to duplicating the experience of live music played within a venue of practically any size, by and with virtually any number of performers....
- REVIEW: Crosszone CZ-8A ⸜ headphones ⸜ dynamic, over-ear | JAPAN1 August 2022, 12:00 am
Review text WOJCIECH PACUŁA translation Marek Dyba images Wojciech Pacuła | Crosszone No 219 August 1, 2022 ⌈ CROSSZONE is a specialized audio company, founded in 2016 in Japan by the Taiwanese company Asia Optical Inc., a manufacturer of lenses and optical systems. It i headed by Mr. ROBERT LAI, and the first product was the CS-1 headphones. We are testing its latest product, the CS-8A headphones. ⌋ HE HEADPHONE SELECTION ON THE MARKET IS HUGE today. The ... - REVIEW: TAD EVOLUTION TWO (TAD-E2) ⸜ loudspeakers • floor-standing | JAPAN1 August 2022, 12:00 am
Review text WOJCIECH PACUŁA translation Marek Dyba images TAD ׀ Wojciech Pacuła No 219 August 1, 2022 ⌈ TECHNICAL AUDIO DEVICES LABORATORIES, abbreviated as TAD, is a Japanese company founded in 2000. Its roots, however, date back to 1978, when a separate department was established in the Pioneer Electronics corporation to develop high-quality loudspeakers. The first TAD product was the Model One. In 2012, electronics joined the speakers - a preamplifier, power... - REVIEW: Boulder 812 ⸜ audio files player/preamplifier | USA1 August 2022, 12:00 am
Review text WOJCIECH PACUŁA translation Marek Dyba images Wojciech Pacuła No 219 August 1, 2022 ⌈ The American company BOULDER AMPLIFIERS is a manufacturer of high-end audio devices based in Louisville, Boulder County, Colorado. Since 1984, it has been specializing in the production of transistor amplifiers and preamplifiers, although the lineup also includes phono preamplifiers and D/A converters. One of the characteristic elements of the company's philosophy is th... - REVIEW ⸜ Our Accessories Series: ACOUSTIC REVIVE ECI-50 ⸜ conduction improvement cleaner | JAPAN1 August 2022, 12:00 am
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Review text WOJCIECH PACUŁA translation Marek Dyba images Wojciech Pacuła | Audio Phonique No 219 August 1, 2022 ˻ WORLD PREMIERE ˼ ⌈ AUDIO PHONIQUE is one of the youngest Polish brands. It was founded in 2018 by two enthusiasts, MACIEJ LENAR and WOJCIECH MURAWCA. Only recently, however, has it presented its lineup of twelve products. We are premiere testing an analog RCA interconnect called SINGULARITY. ⌋ HEN WE LOOK AT Audio Phonique product...
- Andover Drops Price on SpinDeck Belt Drive Turntable9 August 2022, 7:54 pm
Andover is pleased to announce a price reduction on its SpinDeck belt-drive turntable, which offers a plug-and-play turntable right out of the box. SpinDeck (now $199), with its high-quality materials and precision-engineered parts, is the perfect companion for Andover’s award-winning SpinBase Turntable Speaker System ($299), or for any audio fan looking to add a satisfying... Read More » The post Andover Drops Price on SpinDeck Belt Drive Turntable appeared first on Positive Feedbac... - From an Editor's Notebook, Very Briefly: More on Gold Note…the XS-85 Reference Loudspeaker7 August 2022, 10:06 pm
Dr. David contemplating the mysteries of Life. Happy Valley, OR, 2018 (Photograph by John Robinson; image processing by Ye Olde Editor) Last month's reflection upon the good things happening at Gold Note in Italy concentrated on some of their key people, as profiled on their YouTube channel. It was good stuff, people being the most... Read More » The post From an Editor's Notebook, Very Briefly: More on Gold Note…the XS-85 Reference Loudspeaker appeared first on Positive Feedback.... - The Audeze CRBN Headphones, Part Two: The Measurements7 August 2022, 10:04 pm
Sensitivity First, I measured the sensitivity of the Audeze CRBN, comparing it to the Stax 007. My headphone measurement instrument is the Mini DSP "Ears," which is far from a standard. However, using my ACO Pacific SPL calibrator, I was able to calibrate the Mini DSP for SPL at 1kHz within about a dB, I... Read More » The post The Audeze CRBN Headphones, Part Two: The Measurements appeared first on Positive Feedback.... - From an Editor's Notebook: A Trip to Montreal and Kronos Audio, a Photo Essay6 August 2022, 4:53 am
E-in-C Robinson photographing at the Kronos factory, Montreal, 2022 (photograph by Bill Parish; image processing by Robinson) If you've been following my comments since last February, you're well aware of the fact that I have been repeatedly stating my extremely pleased astonishment at Louis Desjardins' Discovery Turntable System. So have others in our creative community.... Read More » The post From an Editor's Notebook: A Trip to Montreal and Kronos Audio, a Photo Essay appeared fi... - The Bruckner Symphonies with Jaap van Zweden5 August 2022, 10:55 pm
The Bruckner symphonies cycle from Jaap van Zweden and the North Netherlands Radio Philharmonic, as recorded by Bert van der Wolf, is a superb accomplishment. It deserves a home in the music libraries of all music lovers—particularly those of us who value Bruckner. Bruckner Symphonies Nos. 1, 3, 6, and 8, Jaap van Zweden, The... Read More » The post The Bruckner Symphonies with Jaap van Zweden appeared first on Positive Feedback....
- Connecting a REL subwoofer via the high level inputs10 August 2022, 1:05 am
When it comes to subwoofers, REL does things a bit differently – for a reason. Most manufacturers have you plug into their subs via a .1LFE channel (more often than not a HT system), high level from your preamplifier, or amplifiers “subwoofer out” jacks. Some lower priced models even utilize a built in crossover, requiring [...]... - Ella’s Latest: A must hear5 August 2022, 7:27 pm
A couple of years ago it was a German recording. Lost tapes of a 1962 show that caught Ella in some kind of prime (yes, she had several, as committed Fitzgerald fans know) were found and released, and from the crazed swing of “Jersey Bounce” to the sublime diction of “Mr. Paganini,” it was a [...]... - Issue 1123 August 2022, 4:43 am
Cover Story A Chat With Al DiMeola: Saturday Night, The Beatles, and much more! Features Old School: Stax SR34 Cartridge Dude: The Skyanalog G-2 1095: The Music Hall Analogue A3 The Audiophile Apartment: Auto return with the Technics SL-1500C Journeyman Audiophile: The Focal 936K2 Speakers Short Take: The Naim HiCap DR Reviews The REL T/9X Subwoofer [...]... - New buds from Nura feature Dirac…1 August 2022, 4:56 pm
We are anxiously awaiting a review sample of these new ear buds from Australian manufacturer Nura. The following is their release info: The NuraTrue Pro is designed to deliver audiophile-grade sound with the convenience of a wireless earbud, by combining lossless audio with Nura’s award-winning personalized technology for perfectly balanced sound. The Dirac Virtuo spatial [...]... - REVIEW: The LSA Signature 80 Speakers17 July 2022, 3:00 am
As mentioned in our TONE/Distilled review, the first track played on the LSA Signature 80s is The Art of Noise’s “Moments in Love.” Immediately, the deep bass groove on this track is in full effect, and this is not a wimpy presentation. While electronic music doesn’t give a listener an absolute sonic reference the way [...]...
- Movie Night, Music Night with the Focal On Wall 302 Loudspeaker1 August 2022, 4:00 am
When I started this column about three-and-a-half years ago, I envisioned it would be for products priced in the hundreds, not thousands, of dollars. But occasionally I’ve felt the need to stretch the budget, like the time I wrote about the Sonus Faber Lumina III loudspeaker and Rotel RA-1572MKII integrated amplifier-DAC, which are priced at $2100 per pair and $2099.99 respectively (all prices in USD). Granted, they’re not cheap, but they’re good value for money and I felt that... - Roksan Attessa Turntable1 August 2022, 4:00 am
The more I hear them, the more intrigued I’ve become by the growing selection of all-in-one turntable packages available. They are supplied with a preinstalled cartridge and tonearm. Some even feature a built-in phono preamplifier and require nothing more than a pair of cables (that are typically included) to hook up to your system and start spinning vinyl. They come in a range of prices, so whether you’re on a tight budget or able to invest significantly, there’s almost certai... - Past, Present, Future—How Monitor Audio and PSB Speakers Are Celebrating 50 Years1 August 2022, 4:00 am
I can’t help but wonder what was going on in 1972 that prompted so many entrepreneurs to launch hi-fi companies that year. The two companies featured in this article—Monitor Audio and PSB Speakers—were founded in 1972. Many others were, too, and likewise have stood the test of time: The famous American brand Mark Levinson was established in 1972, as was Taiwanese speaker maker Usher. Germany’s Canton, another speaker maker, also started operating that year. NAD Electronic... - DS Audio DS 003 Cartridge and Phono Preamplifier System15 July 2022, 4:00 am
It’s rare to find anything under the sun that’s truly new in the world of analog LP playback. Since the advent of the LP—and even going back to the first 78—the sun has risen and set on the same technologies. A turntable has one main job, namely, spinning the disc at a specific and constant speed. The tonearm needs to hold a cartridge and move in a precise manner with as little friction as possible. The phono stage? For nearly 70 years now, its job has been to amplify the... - "SoundStage! Real Hi-Fi" on the Mission 770 Loudspeaker15 July 2022, 4:00 am
The original Mission 770 loudspeaker debuted in 1978. According to the company, “it quickly became Mission's best-selling speaker, and gravitated naturally into MK2 and MK3 alterations with improvements to sensitivity and power handling.” Mission reintroduced the 770 in 2021, retaining the original aesthetic and design ideas while incorporating the latest materials, speaker technologies, and manufacturing know-how. ...
- The MoFi Predicament2 August 2022, 10:47 pm
8/9/22 – Publisher’s note: See Comments for updates provided by the author. On a separate note, we thank you, our readers, for your enthusiastic comments. Due to the diverse responses received, we ask that your comments be on point and not diverge from the thrust of the commentary. Thank you. The fallout from the MoFi/Mobile [...] The post The MoFi Predicament appeared first on Dagogo.... - Turntable Mat Evaluation: an afternoon with the Sacramento Audio Group29 July 2022, 8:13 pm
I am always looking for topics to write about and this one recently just fell into my lap. I have not seen a lot on turntable mats; when I brought it up at a recent meeting of the Sacramento Audio Group, the members thought it would be a great and fun exercise for a club [...] The post Turntable Mat Evaluation: an afternoon with the Sacramento Audio Group appeared first on Dagogo.... - Perlisten Interview15 July 2022, 3:30 pm
The following is an interview of Perlisten CEO and Co-founder Dan Roemer. I see on the website the brief bios for Dan and Lars. Are there others deserving particular mention in association with the success of Perlisten? Erik Wiederholtz, Stephen Mascenik and Peter Yang also are partners of Perlisten The company timeline mentions a “high [...] The post Perlisten Interview appeared first on Dagogo.... - Perlisten S7t tower speakers and D212s subwoofers Review13 July 2022, 5:21 pm
From the author: In a bid to lessen the inordinate amount of time spent on development of reviews, I have determined to alter their format. For the past 14 years I have typically conducted technically inclined interviews and woven into the articles the information gleaned. Now, in order to save keystrokes and allow you to [...] The post Perlisten S7t tower speakers and D212s subwoofers Review appeared first on Dagogo.... - Reference Recordings Beethoven Symphony No. 6 “Pastoral’ & Stucky Silent Spring FR-747SACD Review22 June 2022, 6:44 pm
Tracks: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 Pastoral I. Awakening of cheerful feelings on arriving in the country: Allegro ma non troppo (11:01) II. Scene by the brook: Andante molto mosso (11:49) III. Merry assembly of country folk: Allegro (4:57) IV. Thunderstorm: Allegro (3:28) V. Shepherd’s Song – Benevolent feelings of thanksgiving to the deity [...] The post Reference Recordings Beethoven Symphony No. 6 “Pastoral’ & Stucky Silent Spring FR-747SACD Review appear...
- The Importance of Surround and Height Speakers for Atmos Music9 August 2022, 6:55 pm
Installing an immersive audio system for Atmos music can certainly be done on the cheap, but members of the Audiophile Style community are usually willing to spend a bit more to get better sound quality, as long as it makes sense. When it comes to Atmos music, finding what makes sense is the hard part. One of my goals with my Atmos music system, is to educate people and give them information they can use to decide for themselves. I absolutely think every spea... - Playing TrueHD Atmos Music Downloads & Blu-ray Rips The Easy Way5 August 2022, 4:23 pm
Playing lossless TrueHD Atmos music is like many things in life, there are many ways to accomplish the goal. There isn't a one size fits all solution, because we all have different wants and needs. For example, I want to play TrueHD Atmos music using state of the art time and frequency domain room correction, without a video screen within twenty feet of my listening room (objective and subjective review of my system). Others want to use an existing home theater setup, wi... - The Digital Side Of My Immersive Atmos Music System2 August 2022, 6:52 pm
The digital front end of my Atmos music system can be a little confusing for many audiophiles. I completely understand the confusion. This system is a bit different from the norm, but I believe it produces results that are a bit different from the norm as well. As one can see in my recent objective and subjective review of the system, it's capable of amazingly high quality. Here is a more detailed look at what I'm doing and why I'm doing it. ... - Flagship Electrostatic Headphones Review: Audeze CRBN & Stax SR-X900027 July 2022, 3:15 pm
Flagship Electrostatic Headphones Review: Audeze CRBN Stax SR-X9000 Rajiv Arora After my highly enjoyable time reviewing the latest flagship planar magnetic headphones, I next turned my attention to electrostatic headphones. Partly, this was prompted by the recent releases of the Audeze CRBN and Stax SR-X9000 flagships, but I have been interested in exploring this class of headphones in my own system for quite some time. Over the years, I hav... - Announcing Josh Mound's Club TBVO26 July 2022, 12:57 am
“IMO, the absolute connoisseur of audiophile reproduction is not just the guy who picks out the ‘best,’ often very expensive, DAC, amplifier, speakers, audiophile cables, and all the right tweaks; but the one who also knows which is the best release of their favorite music!” &nb...
- Mark Knopfler’s Comprehensive The Studio Albums 2009-2018 180g 9LP Box Set Arrives October 78 August 2022, 9:44 pm
In this case, going down the road wherever leads directly to your turntable. To wit: Mark Knopfler’s The Studio Albums 2009-2018, a 180g 9LP box set, will be released on October 7, 2022 by UMe/EMI. Read on for more details about who mastered it, who cut it, and what’s on it. . .... - The Oscar Peterson Trio’s 180g 1LP We Get Requests Impresses, Featuring an Unstoppable Three-Piece Band at Its Creative Peak on a Stunning New Edition From Verve & Acoustic Sounds5 August 2022, 9:08 pm
The Oscar Peterson Trio’s seminal 1964 release We Get Requests features his classic trio at a creative peak. This fine recording is an especially fantastic listen in its pristine new Verve Records/Acoustic Sounds Series 180g 1LP presentation that’s coming out August 19 via UMe. This reissue delivers on so many levels, and is in every way better than my original 1960s-era vinyl pressing. The LP was mastered in stereo from the original analog tapes by Ryan K. Smith at Sterling Sound, a... - ZZ Top’s Billy F Gibbons Wants to Take Us All Back to a Period When There Was Nothing Else But Vinyl4 August 2022, 10:45 pm
ZZ Top’s RAW – That Little Ol’ Band From Texas’ Original Soundtrack is a 180g 1LP release born and bred from an intimate performance that took place for the band’s June 2019 documentary. ZZ Top guitarist/vocalist Billy F Gibbons exclusively tells Analog Planet how RAW came to pass, why physical proximity can lead to better performances, and what records are never too far from his vintage Thorens turntable. Read on for the full ZZ story. . . ... - All My Friends, 4LP Set Celebrating the Voice & Songs of Gregg Allman, Coming From Rounder Records on September 303 August 2022, 9:45 pm
Gregg Allman left his mark on the music world at large as a natural-born blues-hewn vocalist, insightful and revelatory songwriter, and a consummately influential keyboardist. To properly fete him in style, a multi-generational all-star lineup of musicians from the worlds of rock, blues, and country joined together at Atlanta’s historic Fox Theatre on January 10, 2014 for All My Friends, a once-in-a-lifetime concert event tribute. Eight years later, All My Friends: Celebrating the Songs &a... - John Coltrane’s Seminal Blue Train Gets Both 180g 1LP Mono & 2LP Stereo Tone Poet Audiophile Vinyl Series Reissues From Blue Note on September 161 August 2022, 9:00 pm
John Coltrane’s all-time hard-bop classic, January 1958’s Blue Train, is coming back around the vinyl bend. To mark the 65th anniversary of the album’s recording, Blue Train will be released in two special editions on September 16, 2022, as part of Blue Note’s Tone Poet Audiophile Vinyl Reissue Series. Read on for further Trane/Train info and pressing details. . ....
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- Naim Solstice Turntable | PAF 20229 August 2022, 7:12 pm
The Focal Naim room system at the Pacific Audio Fest featured a system that was very similar to the systems I saw at both AXPONA 2022 and High End 2022 in Munich. But look at [...]... - Borresen M1 Loudspeaker | PAF 20229 August 2022, 4:48 pm
When I first heard the diminutive Borresen M1 loudspeaker at High End 2022 in Munich last May, I almost had an existential crisis. As a fan of two-way monitors, I’ve never heard anything quite like [...]... - VSA Ultra 7, VAC, The Audio Company | PAF 20229 August 2022, 3:51 pm
A curious trend is playing itself out in the Von Schweikert Audio/VAC/The Audio Company rooms at various audio shows in 2022. The speakers, it seems, are getting smaller, and the rooms are getting bigger. At [...]... - Acapella Apollon, Audio Note UK and Audio Federation | PAF 20228 August 2022, 10:34 pm
When I first walked into the Audio Federation room at PAF 2022, I had instantly decided that the Acapella Audio Arts Apollon speakers ($180,000/pr USD) were the largest transducers at the show. Unfortunately, I wandered [...]... - Genesis Prime Plus | PAF 20228 August 2022, 8:21 pm
During the course of the 2022 Pacific Audio Fest, I heard a few comments about the “Infinity IRS Beta” room. Was someone showing off another vintage pair of state-of-the-art speakers like the first pair of [...]...
- 10 more thoughts on the SVS Prime Wireless Pro (‘Dear John’)7 August 2022, 11:48 am
🎥 Camera: Olaf von Voss 🎬 Editor: John Darko 🕺🏻 Motion GFX: John Darko 💰 Ad segment: Jana Dagdagan 🛋 My listening room in 2022: https://darko.audio/darkos-listening-room-2022/ 🎵 Song IDs? Playlists of all music heard in this video – and other videos – can be found on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/johndarko Further information: […] The post 10 more thoughts on the SVS Prime Wireless Pro (‘Dear John’) first a... - This week’s 5 best hi-fi news announcements2 August 2022, 10:28 am
The most interesting hi-fi (and head-fi) news stories for Week 31, 2022. Auralic has given its Aries and Altair streaming units a point release update. The Altair G1.1 (€2999) and Aries G1.1 (€2999) pick up the G2.1 series’ ‘high-mass’ satin-silver base – for improved aesthetics and better vibration control – […] The post This week’s 5 best hi-fi news announcements first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of this RSS feed t... - Head-fi / CanJam keyword starter kit1 August 2022, 3:42 pm
What the hell is this? Know Your Meme has you covered. And lest we forget: I lampooned two channel listeners and myself here. ---------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be reproduced, recycled or re-purposed without permission. For private use only. Copyright 2010-2020 · Darko.Audio · All Rights Reserved The post Head-fi / CanJam keyword starter kit first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be reproduced, recycled or re-purposed withou... - Rega’s Elicit MK5 is – plain and simple – a superb integrated amplifier1 August 2022, 9:23 am
Rega is best known for making turntables, something it’s been doing since 1973. Next year is the company’s 50th anniversary, a milestone most would shout loud about. Don’t be surprised if it’s a muted cry though; company owner Roy Gandy is more the quiet engineering type. Prior to this review, […] The post Rega’s Elicit MK5 is – plain and simple – a superb integrated amplifier first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of this RS... - A long film about the SVS Prime Wireless Pro1 August 2022, 8:43 am
🎥 Camera: Olaf von Voss 🎬 Editor: John Darko 🕺🏻 Motion GFX: John Darko 💰 Ad segment: Jana Dagdagan 🛋 My listening room in 2022: https://darko.audio/darkos-listening-room-2022/ 🎵 Song IDs? Playlists of all music heard in this video – and other videos – can be found on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/johndarko Further information: […] The post A long film about the SVS Prime Wireless Pro first appeared on Darko.Audio.-----...
- Paradigm Persona 9H Loudspeakers29 July 2022, 12:24 pm
This is one of our reviews completed after long sessions in the Audiophilia “overflow room”, AKA Atlas Audio Video, Victoria. Thank you, Atlas for obliging my requests and on behalf of our appreciative readers. At USD 30,953/pair and massive in size and weight, the Paradigm Persona 9H Loudspeakers would overwhelm my listening room, wherever the placement. As such, no matter how sexy and gorgeous they are, and they are among the most beautifully made speakers I have seen, my smallish ... - Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 329 July 2022, 12:15 pm
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 3, at $249.95, and the company’s flagship wireless earbuds, come in fifty bucks lower than the previous version, the Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2 and with more technology. I did not hear those earbuds but am a fan of Sennheiser products. Here at Audiophilia, we’ve reviewed the IE 900 IEMs, the Momentum Wireless Headphones and the PXC 550 Wireless. After I received the Sennheiser press release a couple of months ago, I was intrigued, first ... - The Complete Wilhelm Furtwängler on Record—Warner Classics29 July 2022, 12:00 pm
At the beginning of the pandemic, there were few options (if any) for live music concerts. The recordings in my collection grew exponentially. Even so, I felt I needed interaction with other music lovers. I was lucky enough to begin a weekly session of video calls with friends from around the country (I live in Mexico).Together, this bonding experience and the dynamism of music as a glimpse of hope helped my mental health immensely. Only after these encounters was I able to truly reconnect with ... - Sony WH-1000XM5 Noise Cancelling Headphones8 July 2022, 9:57 am
Sony’s flagship noise-cancelling headphones, the WH-1000XM series, have been praised since they first appeared. The previous version (Sony WH-1000XM4 from 2020) was hailed as the best in the market. The latest version, the WH1000-XM5 ($398) comes with great expectations. Full disclosure, I purchased these headphones for my personal use; I’ve had them since the week they came out and have spent a lot of time with them, so much so, that my other headphones are jealous. So settle in, an... - Ferrum Audio ERCO Headphone DAC/Amp & HYPSOS Power Supply8 July 2022, 9:57 am
There is an abundance of DACs out on the market these days in the $1000-$5000 range, from purist, all discrete pieces to digital do-it-alls with built-in streaming to standard desktop DAC/amp combos and everything in between. While there are plenty of superstars in the crowded field, most of these units don’t have much in the way of interesting provenance. Many DACs are just line extensions from established brands while a lot of new brands source products from the same handful of quick-tur...
- WIN! A Lateral Audio Stands LAS-9 Cadenz equipment support worth £9207 October 2021, 10:14 am
We have teamed up with our friends at Lateral Audio Stands to bring you a fantastic competition for a chance to win a four-tier LAS-9 Cadenz equipment support worth £920. Our editor, Alan Sircom reviewed the LAS-9 Cadenz equipment support in Hi-Fi+ issue 199 where he wrote, “At first glance, LAS-9 Cadenz is very much the traditional modular equipment stand.” But, he pointed out, “Looks can be deceptive, however. There are a lot of clever techniques used to help dissipat... - After the US, Japan and China, BAYZ also lands in the UK4 October 2021, 7:40 am
We are pleased to announce that BAYZ Audio (http://www.bayz-audio.eu/) speakers will be available for audition at this year’s UK AUDIO SHOW on 9-10 October in Daventry. The event has deservedly aroused considerable interest among British audiophiles and specialist journalists as we have not been able to show off our products during the last 2 years in the UK due to the pandemic. So we can safely say that this event will be the debut of our speakers at this point on the globe. We are also... - Russell K are proud to launch the new Red 120Se Loudspeaker at the UK Audio Show 2021.30 September 2021, 7:16 am
How to improve a speaker already heralded as “sounding fast, controlled and natural”? Enter the ‘Designed and manufactured in England’ Red 120Se which succeeds in raising the performance of the Red 120 to an even higher level. The new 120 Special edition shows exemplary coherence and delivers even more true-to-life dynamic nuance and detail. It’s vivid and highly engaging and because it delivers more micro-detail you hear the true relationship between musical even... - Accuphase DP-570 CD/SACD Player21 September 2021, 1:17 pm
Turns out it’s been a while since I last reviewed a CD player. A few years, in fact. And to be honest, given my long-term player of choice is the dCS Puccini that came in for issue 65 and never really left, any review units following that always had to go some to get my attention. But somewhat to my surprise, it’s been ten years since I bought that dCS player. Probably the most obvious reason why I haven’t reviewed a CD player in a while is that there are rather fewer on offe... - Norma Audio Revo IPA-140 integrated amplifier21 September 2021, 1:03 pm
There are some audio brands that arguably get more coverage than they deserve. There are others that deserve more coverage than they get. Norma is in the second group. It consistently turns in an excellent performance at sensible prices, is loved by almost anyone who hears any product in the line, and both the Norma name and products like the Revo IPA-140 integrated amplifier deserve greater recognition. I can understand why the company flies below the radar, too. Norma has that charming, but ...
- The Upsetters: <I>Build The Ark</I>9 August 2022, 4:31 pm
Through rare tracks recorded at the producer's backyard studio, this 180g triple vinyl LP serves as a testament to the genius of Lee 'Scratch' Perry, says Steve Sutherland Prior to the current condemnatory climate where all fake news is regarded as a deadly sin, we often used the word 'apocryphal'. It meant an event of dubious authenticity which was so enticing that, despite the lack of any absolute proof, it was widely and enthusiastically embraced as being true. In other words, we didn't alw... - Cabasse Pearl Pelegrina Loudspeaker8 August 2022, 3:59 pm
Availing itself of the latest DSP and Class D amps, the Pearl Pelegrina is a sophisticated 'connected' speaker There's no escaping it: sitting in front of Cabasse's Pearl Pelegrina, the £22,599 flagship of the French company's Pearl speaker range, the punning phrase 'the eyes have it' kept going through my mind, so great was the sense of these spherical enclosures fixing me with a beady stare. Of course, this look is nothing new for the designers in Brest, out on the tip of Brittany: at... - Bearsville Studios5 August 2022, 6:05 pm
As much a community as a recording complex, Bearsville gave birth to albums as diverse as The Band's Cahoots and Meatloaf's Bat Out Of Hell. Steve Sutherland has the story... His ultimate weapon was silence. Which was weird considering his vocation in life was managing musicians. Don't get me wrong, Albert could curse and scream and bully and belittle with the best of them, but when all the histrionics were getting him nowhere he'd just clam up and stare like a statue. For a very long time. Wh... - SME Model 60/Series VA Turntable4 August 2022, 5:34 pm
This icon of British hi-fi is typically sparing in its celebration of milestones, but SME's Diamond jubilee demanded something very special indeed. And here it is... If the engineers at SME felt the need for a motivational quote or two while working on the company's new turntable, Rolls-Royce co-founder Sir Henry Royce's 'Take the best that exists and make it better' would have been a good choice. This summed up the challenge facing the UK company in designing a successor to the previous Mode... - UK Hi-Fi Show <I>Live</I> Coming To Ascot Grandstand On Sept 10-11th, 2022!3 August 2022, 10:41 pm
At the time of writing, the sun most certainly 'has his hat on' and, 'hip-hip-hip hooray', hi-fi enthusiasts are coming out to play. As a group, it really does seem that we're relishing the opportunity to see, touch and hear all the new gear at hi-fi shows from as far afield as AXPONA in Chicago and High End in Munich. ...
- Sir John Williams: How I Learned to Love Movies & Hate the Bomb10 August 2022, 7:00 am
Sir John Williams opened my eyes to the world of movies, orchestral and classical music, and the joys of parenting.... - Monoprice Unveils Monolith M518HT THX 5.1 Channel Speaker System9 August 2022, 3:30 pm
Monoprice continues to expand its THX Certified speaker line-up with an affordable M518HT 5.1 channel speaker system.... - Skullcandy Announces Limited Edition Transparency Series Headphones and Earbuds 9 August 2022, 12:00 pm
Skullcandy Transparency Headphone and Earbuds Series combines music listening and eco-awareness.... - Podcast: After T.H.E. Show Long Beach 20229 August 2022, 10:06 am
The eCoustics team reflects on its experience at T.H.E. Show 2022 in Long Beach. Was it worth the effort?... - The Movie Soundtracks That Shaped Us9 August 2022, 6:00 am
The greatest movie soundtracks? Here are some of our picks from 1980-2020 that you need to own if you're starting a collection....
- Atohm GT2-HD Loudspeaker Review8 August 2022, 12:00 pm
The Atohm GT2-HD are both a beautiful looking and sounding pair of loudspeakers brought to you from our friends in France. Meant for those who are looking for something more than just a fine-sounding commodity item. The post Atohm GT2-HD Loudspeaker Review appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com.... - GOLDENEAR BRX SPEAKERS, GOLDENEAR SUPERSUB X SUBWOOFER AND AUDIOQUEST CABLES1 August 2022, 12:00 pm
The GoldenEar Bookshelf Reference X (BRX) loudspeakers may be one of Sandy Gross’ final designs before selling the company. The post GOLDENEAR BRX SPEAKERS, GOLDENEAR SUPERSUB X SUBWOOFER AND AUDIOQUEST CABLES appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com.... - StormAudio ISP Core 16 Preamp-Processor and PA 16 MK2 Power Amplifier Review27 July 2022, 12:00 pm
Have you been looking for an absolutely top-notch A/V processor for your immersive home theater system as well as a single amplifier that can drive 16 channels with authority? The team at StormAudio heard your prayers and has delivered the ISP Core 16 Preamp-Processor and PA 16 MK2 16-channel power amplifier we have here today The post StormAudio ISP Core 16 Preamp-Processor and PA 16 MK2 Power Amplifier Review appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com.... - SVS Ultra Bookshelf Speakers Review25 July 2022, 12:00 pm
SVS – purveyor of big bang-for-the-buck audio products – maintains that title with their $1,200/pair Ultra Bookshelf Speakers. If you are just starting out in building a stereo system with home theater in mind for the future, you should consider bookshelf speakers. Although you can actually put them on bookshelves, this will result in less than satisfactory performance due to reflections from the wall behind the speakers and the shelves themselves. So, put them on speaker stands. Th... - Orchard Audio Starkrimson Stereo Ultra Amplifier Review20 July 2022, 12:00 pm
The Orchard Audio Starkrimson Stereo Ultra weighs only fourteen pounds yet it can output 500W into a 4-Ohm load. It does this with a new kind of transistor based on gallium nitride (GaN) instead of the usual silicon. Highlights Orchard Audio Starkrimson Stereo Ultra Amplifier Runs cool Weighs very little for its sound output Exceptionally […] The post Orchard Audio Starkrimson Stereo Ultra Amplifier Review appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com....
- Stillpoints Ultra LPI V2 Record Weight27 June 2022, 9:56 pm
The new Stillpoints Ultra LPI V2 record weight is an evolutionary advancement over the first version of the LPI. These record weights have an unthreaded hole in the center that is designed to simply slip over the record spindle of your turntable and then rest on the record label. The structure follows the design principle […]... - “Air” Is Not Air22 April 2022, 3:18 pm
Air isn’t some ephemeral thing that simply appears between your speakers. “Air” isn’t air! That sense of openness and space is precisely the presence of harmonics from notes in the midrange and treble. Air is largely created from harmonics and resonances. Air is important musical content. It helps define subtlety, nuance, and artistic skill. The […]... - Miyajima Destiny Moving-Coil Phono Cartridge16 April 2022, 8:29 pm
Welcome to the fourth review here on 10 Audio of a Miyajima moving-coil phono cartridge. Previous reviews include the Miyajima Shilabe, Kansui, and Madake phono cartridges. In those reviews, all of these products received the best “10 LP” rating due to their unending musicality. The $7,600 Destiny is currently at the top of the Miyajima […]... - Audio-GD R7 MK2 Digital-to-Analog Converter22 March 2022, 9:32 pm
Audio-GD is a new brand here in the U.S. Distributed by Underwood HiFi (link below) in the US, Audio-GD is a Chinese company that makes a wide range of audio products including DACs, headphone amplifiers, preamps, and power amplifiers. Their motto is “Wisdom in mind, enthusiasm at heart”. From their Web site: “All Audio-GD’s products […]... - Alta Audio Celesta FRM-2M Loudspeakers22 February 2022, 6:46 pm
Welcome to the NEW **10 Audio** website. Thanks for stopping by! ——- Michael Levy, founder of Alta Audio which is located in Huntington, New York, has been designing and manufacturing loudspeakers for about 30 years. Mr. Levy is an avid concert goer, regularly attending live performances in New York City and other locations. Alta Audio’s […]...
- Finale Audio’s Kensington Speakers – 100dB Of Pure Goodness8 August 2022, 6:21 pm
Finale’s ‘Kensington’ Speakers – Big Horns Excite Us! A Gold Star Winner ‘In the House’ Review by David Neice MSRP $12,999 (CAD) We get nationalistic about audio sometimes. It’s a Canadian insecurity. Verdict: ‘Go big or go home’ might be the advertising lead for these OEM speakers from Robert Gaboury’s Arteluthe workshop in Montreal. Large cabinets house an exceptional 15-inch woofer and a honk-free compression horn... - Holy Or Hell: Ace & Steve Update 2 – The Heartbreak Of Vintage Gear9 June 2022, 3:46 pm
Ace and Steve’s Big Vintage Summer Adventure Update No. 2: The Heartbreak of Vintage Gear by Steve Graham This was originally going to be a much different progress report. I’ll get into that later, but let’s start with the really bad news, progress to the discouraging, then end with the cautiously hopeful. What can Brown do for you? The sad case of two Fishers. (Fisher 20A Monoblocks) Ace had given me carte blanche, with the only condition being... - Review: The Finale Audio Prelude Hybrid Tube Preamplifier7 June 2022, 8:21 pm
From Solid State to a Flirtation with Tubes: Reviewing Finalé Audio’s Prelude Hybrid Tube Preamplifier, by Jamie Gillies For all of my audiophile life, I have been a solid state adherent, largely because that is what I grew up with and understood. I always found tube equipment too finicky and too oriented towards analogue aficionados who spent an inordinate amount of time changing a turntable stylus or tonearm. My music collection is largely digital, both physical silver discs and s... - Ace And Steve: Reviving The Leak Stereo 20 (Part 1)20 May 2022, 5:45 pm
Ace and Steve’s Big Vintage Summer Adventure: Update No. 1 Leak Stereo 20 Progress, and I Share a Testing Tip by Steve Graham The Leak Stereo 20 is up and running. I installed the remaining caps and resistors (Ace had already replaced about 75% of them). I also made a couple of supports for the new B+ filter capacitors (A in picture below) mounted on the underside of the chassis. The mount and caps are held in place with sticky-as-all-get-out, double-si... - DALI Spektor 1 Vs DALI Menuet – A DALI Mini-Monitor Shootout19 May 2022, 7:09 pm
A Tale of Two DALIs – DALI Menuets versus Spektor 1s – A Mini-Monitor Shoot Out ‘In the House’ Review by David Neice DALI Menuet speaker pair – MSRP $2099 (Canadian) DALI Spektor 1 speaker pair – MSRP $399 (Canadian) DALI C8D Subwoofer – MSRP $699 (Canadian) Verdict: It turns out that the DALI Menuets are a vocal listener’s dream. Extreme precision in the Menuet’s midrange direct the listener to focus on vocals or else concentrate on t...
- Custom Art FIBAE 7 Unlimited Review8 August 2022, 10:23 am
Our feature today is a review of the Custom Art FIBAE 7 Unlimited, the company’s next-gen flagship multi-BA custom monitor. It is priced from €1,500. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to us for our honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or status. We thank Custom Art for this opportunity. To read more about Custom Art products previously tested on Headfonics click here. Note, that this 3-page article follows our latest scoring guidelines which you ... - Westone Audio MACH 80 Review6 August 2022, 10:33 am
In this review we listen, test, and compare the new Westone MACH 80 which is the company’s latest flagship 8 BA driver in-ear monitor. It is priced at £1,599.00. Disclaimer: This is a sample that was sent in exchange for our honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website that does not have any affiliate links or status. We thank Westone Audio and HiFi Headphones UK for this opportunity. To learn more about previous Westone Audio products featured on Headfonics y... - Periodic Audio Magnesium V3 Review5 August 2022, 10:50 am
This review covers the new Periodic Audio Magnesium V3 which is a dynamic driver IEM using a high magnesium content alloy for the diaphragm. It is priced at $199. Disclaimer: This is a sample that was sent in exchange for our honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website that does not have any affiliate links or status. We thank Periodic Audio for this opportunity. To learn more about earlier Periodic Audio products featured on Headfonics you can click here. Note, that [&hellip... - SIVGA SV023 Review3 August 2022, 10:18 am
Today’s feature is an in-depth review of the new SIVGA SV023 which is a wood-themed beryllium-plated dynamic driver headphone. It is priced at $449. Disclaimer: This is a sample that was sent in exchange for our honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website that does not have any affiliate links or status. We thank SIVGA for this opportunity. To learn more about SIVGA products previously featured on Headfonics you can click here. Note, that this article follows our latest... - Effect Audio Cadmus Review1 August 2022, 10:52 am
Today, we review and compare the Effect Audio Cadmus, which is a UP-OCC Silver Plated Copper Litz cable from their new Signature Series. It is priced at $199. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to us in exchange for our honest opinion in this review. Many thanks to Effect Audio for this opportunity. To read more about Effect Audio gear previously reviewed on Headfonics click here. Note, that this 2-page article follows our latest scoring guidelines which you can read here. We a...
- Auralic Updates Digital Aries and Altair To G1.19 August 2022, 3:22 pm
Auralic has been quietly working on some new updates in the background of the pandemic, and the time has finally The post Auralic Updates Digital Aries and Altair To G1.1 appeared first on AudioHead.... - Balanced Turntables, A Meze Open Back and New Speakers From Revival Audio3 August 2022, 9:11 pm
The inbox that houses new product releases hasn’t been dormant per se, but rather just suffering from some annual, mid-summer The post Balanced Turntables, A Meze Open Back and New Speakers From Revival Audio appeared first on AudioHead.... - Dan Clark, Audeze, Eddie Current & Magnepan – SETAR 202227 July 2022, 5:22 pm
As I’ve stated in the previous posts from Schiit Audio and Emotiva, the Schiit Emotiva Texas Audio Roundup last weekend The post Dan Clark, Audeze, Eddie Current & Magnepan – SETAR 2022 appeared first on AudioHead.... - Emotiva Announces New Floorstander, Bookshelf and Subs – SETAR 202225 July 2022, 5:47 pm
The Schiit Emotiva Texas Audio Roundup this weekend in Austin marked a mild shockwave of product releases, especially for those The post Emotiva Announces New Floorstander, Bookshelf and Subs – SETAR 2022 appeared first on AudioHead.... - Two New Pieces Of Schiit – SETAR 202224 July 2022, 7:24 pm
The Schiit Emovita Texas Audio Roundup took place this weekend in Austin. Along with the two headlining brands, a whole The post Two New Pieces Of Schiit – SETAR 2022 appeared first on AudioHead....
- Andover Drops Price on SpinDeck Belt-Drive Turntable9 August 2022, 4:51 pm
Plug-and-Play Setup. Uncompromising Quality. Now $199 Andover is pleased to announce a price reduction on its SpinDeck belt-drive turntable, which offers a The post Andover Drops Price on SpinDeck Belt-Drive Turntable appeared first on Headphone Guru.... - Texas Audio Roundup2 August 2022, 6:00 am
Audio shows are back with a vengeance, which I can attest to having attended four shows in three months, with The post Texas Audio Roundup appeared first on Headphone Guru.... - HIFIMAN Introduces Sundara Closed-Back Planar Headphone28 July 2022, 5:23 pm
New Model Adds Stealth Magnet Technology and Beechwood Ear Cups to Audiophile Favorite BELLMORE, NY, July 27, 2022 –HIFIMAN, the The post HIFIMAN Introduces Sundara Closed-Back Planar Headphone appeared first on Headphone Guru.... - Naim Uniti Atom Headphone Edition – A One Stop Solution25 July 2022, 6:00 am
The Naim Uniti Atom Headphone Edition is Naim’s latest volley into the growing Personal Audio market. Naim’s Uniti series is The post Naim Uniti Atom Headphone Edition – A One Stop Solution appeared first on Headphone Guru.... - Pass Labs X260.8 Monoblock Amplifier Review – REVIEW BY ENJOY THE MUSIC.COM21 July 2022, 6:00 am
July 2022 Pass Labs X260.8 Monoblock Amplifier Review Prestigious power, glorious grace, and terrific transparency. Review By Dwayne Carter Pass The post Pass Labs X260.8 Monoblock Amplifier Review – REVIEW BY ENJOY THE MUSIC.COM appeared first on Headphone Guru....
- Arcam SA3028 July 2022, 10:45 am
Arcam's premium integrated amplifier embraces streaming sources and slick digital room correction... - Sumiko Blue Point Special EVO III26 July 2022, 9:04 am
The Blue Point Special MC updated... - Vincent PHO-30021 July 2022, 4:11 pm
Introducing a phono preamp that’s high on quality and low on price... - Audio-Technica limited-edition slipmat for Ukraine21 July 2022, 8:16 am
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New HybridDigital DAC amplifier...
- 10% Off on Lazuli Products Nov 25 through Dec 2523 November 2021, 7:53 pm
From November 25 through December 25, 2021, Danacable will hold a Giving2021 sale on standard headphone products across all Lazuli product lines. You get 10% off the product’s price by entering the coupon code Giving2021 at checkout. At the end of the Giving2021 sale period, Danacable will tally up the discounts given and match the total in […] The post 10% Off on Lazuli Products Nov 25 through Dec 25 appeared first on Audio Bacon.... - JCAT Launches OPTIMO Nano PSU Upgrade Set11 September 2021, 7:17 am
ELEVATE YOUR COMPUTER AUDIO TO THE NEXT LEVEL. JCAT INTRODUCES OPTIMO NANO – POWER SUPPLY UPGRADE SET FOR THEIR USB & NET CARDS PROMISING EXCEPTIONAL SONIC IMPROVEMENT. OPTIMO nano filters and enhances power coming from computer or almost any ‘audiophile grade’ power supply on the market. It will revitalize JCAT cards and allow them to express their […] The post JCAT Launches OPTIMO Nano PSU Upgrade Set appeared first on Audio Bacon.... - The World’s Best Audiophile Linear Power Supplies6 August 2021, 5:00 pm
So…I spent the last four months listening to the world’s best linear power supplies. If you’re looking for power supply upgrades for your gear, this review may help point you in the right direction. Any audiophile knows: having high-performance linear power supplies is essential for an enthralling listening experience. Sure it can sound decent and […] The post The World’s Best Audiophile Linear Power Supplies appeared first on Audio Bacon.... - AudioWise Inc. Announces the Launch of PGGB.IO13 July 2021, 1:37 am
AudioWise Inc. announces the launch of PGGB.IO – PGGB PCM Remastering (https://pggb.io), a cloud version of Remastero PGGB for those who want to audition PGGB technology but don’t have the available computer resources to run the full PGGB product. PGGB.IO’s simplified web-interface allows upload of music tracks, remastered according to the settings for the selected […] The post AudioWise Inc. Announces the Launch of PGGB.IO appeared first on Audio Bacon.... - Linear Tube Audio Z40 Integrated Amplifier Review | Sonic Purity30 May 2021, 7:59 pm
Undoubtedly, your amplifier could be a major decider of the sound of your entire system. Being placed only before your speakers and cables, it has the power to dramatically alter what you hear. I’ve heard amplifiers that would completely “override” the benefits of having better source equipment. Resulting in the stereo sounding the same no […] The post Linear Tube Audio Z40 Integrated Amplifier Review | Sonic Purity appeared first on Audio Bacon....
- Nura teams with Dirac for immersive sound8 August 2022, 3:29 am
NEWS: Taking your headfi experience to a new level is the NuraTrue Pro – wireless buds with Dirac Virtuo on board.... - Silent Angel Munich M1 streamer – aurally neutral3 August 2022, 1:33 am
REVIEWS: The digital hub is the way to go, and Silent Angel's Munich M1 has all the connectivity one would need for musical pleasures.... - Clearaudio Reference Jubilee turntable… digital stability1 August 2022, 1:45 am
NEWS: Precise speed is the name of the game in the Clearaudio Reference Jubilee turntable, thanks to digital reinforcement.... - Exposure adds pre-power to 3510 range27 July 2022, 1:36 am
NEWS: If you're stepping up to amp separates, Exposure's new pre-power combi could be worth looking at.... - DS Audio’s ES-001 eliminates the eccentricities of vinyl20 July 2022, 1:56 am
NEWS: Here's something from DS Audio for the ultra-finicky vinyl enthusiast, the ES-001 Eccentricity Detection Stabiliser....
- Edifier MS-50A Bluetooth / Wifi Speaker Review5 August 2022, 9:56 am
If you’re buying these primarily to listen to music, I would certainly suggest you buy two to pair them up for proper stereo. But if you’re after a great-looking, well-built streaming speaker, and you don’t want invasive smart tech in your home, The MS-50 may just be for you. The post Edifier MS-50A Bluetooth / Wifi Speaker Review appeared first on Audio Appraisal.... - Majority Oakington All-in-One CD / DAB Music System Reviewed25 July 2022, 11:28 am
The Majority Oakington is an all-in-one audio system with a CD player, DAB+ radio and Bluetooth. It sounds surprisingly excellent given its compact dimensions, and provides the ideal companion for a compact turntable. The post Majority Oakington All-in-One CD / DAB Music System Reviewed appeared first on Audio Appraisal.... - Majority Eddington & Belford Portable Radios Reviewed20 July 2022, 8:29 am
The Belford is a highly affordable no-frills radio with the advantage of an AM tuner, something which many radios now lack. The Eddington is the ideal travel companion - an excellent DAB+ radio with added FM, a pocket Bluetooth speaker and a Bluetooth bridge for your old-fashioned headphones. The post Majority Eddington & Belford Portable Radios Reviewed appeared first on Audio Appraisal.... - Majority Fitzwilliam 2 Internet Radio Tuner & Music System Review18 July 2022, 10:57 am
the Fitzwilliam packs plenty of useful features and a sound I can’t fault into an aesthetically pleasing chassis of slimline proportions that will fit comfortably with any hi-fi system. The post Majority Fitzwilliam 2 Internet Radio Tuner & Music System Review appeared first on Audio Appraisal.... - Technics RS-B665 Direct Drive Cassette Deck Service20 May 2022, 2:06 pm
The Technics RS-B665 is a direct-drive cassette deck and roughly the middle of its model range from 1989 to 1991. It's a good performer and a fuss-free, maintenance-free cassette player. The post Technics RS-B665 Direct Drive Cassette Deck Service appeared first on Audio Appraisal....
- Zidoo UHD3000 4K UHD Media Player Review9 August 2022, 12:21 am
Tony O'Brien & Marc Rushton audition this classy looking, single-box 4K UHD media player…... - RØDE NTH-100 Over-ear Headphones Review8 August 2022, 4:29 am
Rafael Todes is rather taken by this affordable pair of closed-back headphones from a famous Australian pro-audio name…... - Elipson P1F Preamp & A2700 Power Amplifier Review8 August 2022, 3:10 am
James Michael Hughes is seduced by this chic Parisienne pre/power combination…... - Devialet Dione Soundbar Review8 August 2022, 2:23 am
After revolutionising wireless speakers with its sublime Phantom, Michael Darroch asks whether Devialet can bring the same performance to soundbars…... - Gryphon Audio Designs Essence Pre and Stereo Power Amplifier Review1 August 2022, 5:32 am
Jay Garrett is very taken with this high-end audiophile pre-power amp combination…...
- #NewMusicFriday August 5th, 2022: 10 Albums You Need To Hear This Weekend! (Feat. Kokoroko)5 August 2022, 9:34 pm
Check Out This Week’s Best Sounding New Music Releases! Every #NewMusicFriday, we pick a bunch of the best-sounding new albums so you can get your audiophile music fix!… As usual, it’s a very eclectic mix (Albums are arranged with more traditional audiophile genres like Jazz and Blues at the top and the non-traditional audiophile stuff towards continue reading... - HiBy Goes Back To The Future With New R2R Digital Audio Player5 August 2022, 5:17 pm
With Delta-Sigma DAC chipsets becoming so ubiquitous in our globalized markets, R2R-based DACs are coming back in a big way. Once considered an outdated technology, many audio manufacturers are selling them as a contrast (in sound) to chip-based (ESS, Burr-Brown, AKM) devices. To that end, HiBy has a new R2R Dac-equipped digital audio player called continue reading... - 5 Best Audiophile DACs For Your iPhone (2022)5 August 2022, 5:34 am
We have compiled a list of the best audiophile DACs for iPhone users. These are the Top 5 models that will give you the best sound quality.... - Pangea Debuts Beautiful Hardwood Version Of Their Popular Vulcan Audio Rack3 August 2022, 12:58 am
Today, Pangea Audio announced the arrival of the Vulcan Parawood Four-Shelf Rack, a new version of their highly sought-after Vulcan audio rack. The new design features shelves of sustainable tropical hardwood with a clear semi-gloss finish, providing elegance and sturdiness. The wood they use is called Parawood, which Pangea touts as sustainable since the trees continue reading... - Gravastar Sirius Wireless Gaming Earbuds Review: Thumbs Up For Movies And Games, Thumbs Down For Music2 August 2022, 3:02 pm
TL;DR These earbuds are comfortable and sound good when playing games or watching movies, but they’re underwhelming when listening to music. Intro I’ve reviewed a lot of True Wireless Earbuds, but Gaming Earbuds are something new to me. They are a relatively new subset of TWS earphones, usually with DSP-enhanced low-latency modes. The low-latency option continue reading...
- Vista Audio Spark Amplifier23 June 2022, 1:32 am
SpecificationsWhat is it about good surprises happening in small packages? In my case, the high school years of the latter 1970’s with the mini-Aiwa stack intrigued me to no end. But that design seemed to fade as quickly as the heat built up in that four-piece grouping of tuner, preamp, amp, and cassette. While headphones seem to rule the desktop sector, there are a few exceptions. One such entry is the $399 Vista Audio Spark, a simplified integrated amplifier, designed and construct... - Peachtree PreDac & GaN400 Amplifier26 January 2022, 2:09 am
Link to specificationsLet’s face it, early adoption of new technology is fraught with risk. For every reward, there are penalties that can sink the concept, if not the business. It’s not the path for the weak of heart. It sometimes requires an almost obsessive desire to be successful. History is littered with good ideas that never panned out. Yet, sometimes the only way forward is to surf that new wave.About six years ago, the team at Peachtree Audio became aware of a new desig... - LSA HP-Diamond Headphones26 November 2021, 1:42 am
Link to SpecificationsI’ll be honest, for years I saw the LSA ads and never knew until last winter that the initials stood for Living Sounds Audio until I reviewed their sneaky good Statement 10 standmount speakers. Since then, I'd patiently awaited the HP-Diamond headphones. Due to their popularity and COVID, I was limited to just a month with these planar design, Russian-made beauties. No question, the wait was absolutely worthwhile.Up front, I need to say I was a bit concerned about the... - Aperion Audio MKII Planar Magnetic Super Tweeters19 October 2021, 3:39 am
Link to Specifications Everybody who's been a part of the audio hobby for over ten years has been there. You have a piece of gear you love, but one thing is missing that keeps it from being perfect. Several years back it was the Adcom GFT-350. Everything was so good at its price point, EXCEPT the tuner bleed-thru into other inputs. It was a painful, yet necessary parting. But sometimes an add-on component comes forward to place the favored piece in the "love it" category. I&rsquo... - Totem Acoustic Arro Speakers4 September 2021, 10:04 pm
Link to specifications“Well, those are a nice size.” stated my wife who loves mini-towers, the smaller the better. That alone made part of this review much easier, as she has little tolerance for review equipment anyplace beyond my man cave. The acquisition of the Arro’s for this review was not standard, as they didn’t come from Totem HQ outside of Montreal, but instead from a private sale. I admit to regularly surfing for used gear from certain brands. One morning ...
- Denafrips Hestia and Athena preamplifiers1 August 2022, 11:39 am
Denafrips has 3 analog preamps in their portfolio: the entry-level Hestia, the Hades, which is based on the Hestia with improvements in key areas, and the Athena, which is the top model. For this review, I will be listening to the Hesta and the Athena.... - Jorma Design USB Reference and Ethernet29 July 2022, 10:58 am
Shortly after reviewing the Jorma AES/EBU cables, I started hearing rave reports about the other Jorma Digital cables, especially the USB Reference cable. With this dual product review, I am excited to investigate what all the fuss is about.... - Wilson Benesch Project SSUCHY – Industry Update25 July 2022, 3:20 pm
Project SSUCHY describes research into Sustainable Structural & Multifunctional Bicomposites from Hybrid Natural Fibres & Bio-Based Polymers’ or next-generation biocomposite structures that will replace oil-based composite structures. The main outcome of this for Wilson Benesch at the current time is the new A.C.T. 3Zero Biocomposite Monocoque which is the single largest component in the reference loudspeaker line forming the enclosure.... - Main System 5 – July 202215 July 2022, 6:30 pm
This is a quick summary of the Main System as it was in July 2022.... - Kora TB140 Integrated Amplifier9 July 2022, 12:47 pm
The Kora TB140 is one of those rare products that truly surprise. It sounds nothing like a stereotypical tube amplifier but neither does it sound like a traditional transistor amplifier....
- Hidizs AP80 Pro X Review22 July 2022, 4:01 pm
Hidizs was founded in 2009 and offers an extensive range of products including DAPs, DAC/Amps…... - Moondrop Chu Review8 July 2022, 1:45 pm
Moondrop debuted in 2015 with its first product, the VX earbud and released its first…... - Hidizs MD4 Review21 June 2022, 12:47 pm
Hidizs, founded in 2009, is perhaps best known for the compact and high performance AP80…... - 6 Most Durable Earbuds Of 202217 June 2022, 7:14 pm
There’s much more to a pair of earbuds than their classiness and fit. It wouldn’t…... - What Are Bass Traps?16 June 2022, 10:08 pm
Bass traps, in general, as well as the full acoustic treatment rabbit hole, are fascinating.…...
- SUT: The Moving Coil Step Up Transformer7 August 2022, 4:12 am
Black magic. Voodoo. These are the usual replies when asked what’s inside one of the small silver boxes kept near my turntable. The answer doesn’t stray too far from the truth, because the passive step-up transformer, or SUT, offers such a marked increase in the level of performance from an moving-coil cartridge as to be considered supernatural. The post SUT: The Moving Coil Step Up Transformer appeared first on Resistor Magazine |.... - Heavy Rotation: The K&D Sessions – Kruder & Dorfmeister14 July 2022, 2:45 am
A gravity well of sleepy beats trades mystery with understanding for those listeners foolish enough to believe they possess the cipher to translating the 22 songs by trip hop duo Peter Kruder and Richard Dorfmeister on their 1998 downtempo compilation of remixes The K&D Sessions. The post Heavy Rotation: The K&D Sessions – Kruder & Dorfmeister appeared first on Resistor Magazine |.... - The B-Side: Turntable Mats – A Tweakers Delight26 June 2022, 1:41 pm
Less esoteric, and certainly less portly than the record weight, or stabilizer, the record mat nevertheless – in my experience – has greater impact on how the cartridge is translating the information it tears from the groove at 20-inches a second. The post The B-Side: Turntable Mats – A Tweakers Delight appeared first on Resistor Magazine |.... - Groove Tickler: The Needle and the Damage Done19 June 2022, 12:51 am
A calling does not always ring clearly through time and space. Many struggle through life trying on jobs or careers which turn out to be a poor fit for their unique dimensions. Joseph Long followed a circuitous employment path before finding himself behind a high-powered microscope intuiting the needle and the damage done to phono cartridges. The post Groove Tickler: The Needle and the Damage Done appeared first on Resistor Magazine |.... - Resistor Mag Has Moved12 June 2022, 5:40 pm
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- In Barn for Review: Bel Canto e.One C6i DAC Integrated Amplifier9 August 2022, 3:32 pm
A Bel Canto stack! Eagle-eyed readers already know that I have the Bel Canto e.One Stream2 Network Bridge in Barn. It’s now joined by the matching Bel Canto e.One C6i DAC Integrated Amplifier. I know what some of you are thinking, “But both have DACs? [...]... - Twittering Machines Q&A Episode 1: Desert Island Choices, DACs, and Room Treatment7 August 2022, 2:30 pm
Introducing the Twittering Machines Q&A Series. Each episode will feature a number of questions culled from various sources that I’ll answer live. The Episode 1 Questions: Can I ask you the desert island question? If you got stuck on a desert island and you could [...]... - #NewMusicFriday: August 5, 20225 August 2022, 2:03 pm
Each Friday, Stephen Mejias, AudioQuest’s Director of Communications and former Stereophile and Audiostream columnist, will browse through the many exciting albums released that day and select 15 worth a closer listen. My Name Is Hell by Kal Marks Kal Marks: My Name Is Hell (Exploding [...]... - Album of the Week: Goat Girl | On All Fours5 August 2022, 10:00 am
As I slurped down my ShopRite sushi after battling the 95+ degree tropical NJ heat, “Anxiety Feels” from Goat Girl’s 2021 stunner On All Fours came on Roon Radio and I thought, “I must have written about this record. It’s so damn tasty!” But I [...]... - Review: AVM OVATION A 8.3 Integrated Amplifier4 August 2022, 9:00 am
The AVM Ovation A 8.3 Integrated Amplifier is a hybrid design, featuring a pair of AVM-branded ‘803 T’ dual triodes in the preamp married to a Class A/AB high current MOSFET output offering 200 Watts of power into 8 Ohms and 330 into 4. But [...]...
- Moondrop Dawn Review8 August 2022, 9:25 pm
Today we review the $69 USD Moondrop Dawn ultra-portable USB DAC/AMP dongle. Disclaimer: ShenzhenAudio sent us the Moondrop Dawn for this review. As... The post Moondrop Dawn Review appeared first on https://www.headfonia.com/... - xDuoo Poke II Review6 August 2022, 10:34 pm
We review the xDuoo Poke II DAC & AMP with Bluetooth. It’s selling for $390 USD. Disclaimer: xDuoo sent us the Poke II... The post xDuoo Poke II Review appeared first on https://www.headfonia.com/... - Hifiman EF400 Review3 August 2022, 10:20 pm
In this article, we review the HiFiman EF400, the latest desktop DAC/AMP from the brand, available for $599,99 USD. Disclaimer: the HiFiman EF400... The post Hifiman EF400 Review appeared first on https://www.headfonia.com/... - Abyss Headphones Diana TC Review1 August 2022, 9:30 pm
In this review we check out the Abyss Headphones Diana TC headphone, selling for $4,495 USD or €5.595 Euro. Disclaimer: JPS Labs sent... The post Abyss Headphones Diana TC Review appeared first on https://www.headfonia.com/... - EarMen CH-Amp Review30 July 2022, 9:30 pm
In this review we take a close look at the EarMen CH-Amp headphone amplifier and pre-amp, selling for €1.480 Euro or $1,480 USD. ... The post EarMen CH-Amp Review appeared first on https://www.headfonia.com/...