- Sumo Axiom CD transport & Theorem II D/A processor13 December 2019, 5:44 pm
Making digital audio sound good appears to be a much more difficult job than its developers first realized. When digital audio was in its infancy, there was a tendency to think that digital either worked perfectly, or didn't work at all. This belief led the engineering community to devise ill-considered and flawed standards that affect the musical quality of digitally reproduced music today. Thu, 06/01/1995... - Rocktron CS 5.2.5 Circle Surround decoder12 December 2019, 6:43 pm
Editor's Note: Published in 1998, this was the final review written by Stereophile's founder, the late J. Gordon Holt in the 37 years he was associated with the magazine. In it he expounds on his passion for experiencing recorded music in surround sound. Our continuing focus on two-channel products and recordings was one of the reasons Gordon eventually resigned, in August 1999.—John AtkinsonSat, 08/01/1998... - Great American Sound Thaedra preamplifier11 December 2019, 5:37 pm
Our first sample of this preamplifier was returned to the manufacturer before we had completed our tests on it, and was replaced with the latest version (ours is serial number 500108). Enough time elapsed between the time we shipped back the first sample and the time we got around to auditioning the second that we are unable to report on any sonic differences between the two. Sun, 08/01/1976... - Fidelity Research FR-1 Mk.3F phono cartridge10 December 2019, 6:43 pm
A couple of issues back, we mentioned in passing that the Fidelity Research FR-1 Mk.3F was the only moving-coil cartridge we had heard (as of then) that we would give house room to. (The others had frequency-response problems which so colored the sound that their other strong points were not worth the tradeoff.) That first observation about the FR-1 was based on a couple of hours' listening. Now that we have had an opportunity to live with one of them for a while, we can essentially confirm that... - The Clash: Still Calling6 December 2019, 6:08 pm
It's not just the gray hairs or the expanding waistline that suggest one is getting old: it's also when the albums you love so much, and so vividly remember hearing for the first time, have become a part of the rock heritage industry. So it is with London Calling by the Clash, which celebrates its 40th birthday in December 2019. Fri, 12/06/2019...
- Cambridge Audio Edge NQ Preamplifier with Network Player and W Power Amplifier13 December 2019, 3:23 pm
I just took out my iPhone, turned on my audio system with it, then called up an “Official” 2007 video of Marc Knopfler performing Brothers in Arms in Berlin on YouTube. I hit the AirPlay icon, selected the Cambridge Edge NQ network player, and proceeded to enjoy the stunningly good-quality video (with over 8.3 million views) on the phone while the music poured out of my audio system. Knopfler was right in front of me, and I paused for a moment to write this introduction. Something ra... - From The Editor: Albert Von Schweikert and Me11 December 2019, 10:28 pm
In 1981 I was finishing college, had just built a recording studio, and was a part-time salesman at the stereo store where I’d been working for the past four years while attending school. The stereo store income helped while I was growing the nascent recording studio business. After transferring to another of the stereo chain’s locations, I learned that one of the salesmen there made speakers in his garage on the side. This guy was different from the other salesmen—he was clear... - New Dealer Announcement for Vitus Audio and Audio Solutions11 December 2019, 9:05 pm
The following is a press release issued by High End by Oz. December 11, 2019 - High End By Oz LLC is pleased to announce Stellar Home Audio as an authorized dealer for Audio Solutions and Vitus Audio in NY area. Stellar Home Audio is owned and operated by Dan Oest of Commack, NY, who has been an audiophile for over 25 years and is excited to share his experience in the hobby to help you find the most enjoyable system for your individual taste. He focuses only on the select, elite brands that tru... - McIntosh Announces MC901 Dual Mono Amplifier11 December 2019, 3:26 pm
The following is a press release issued by McIntosh. Binghamton, NY | December 11, 2019 – McIntosh, the global leader in prestigious home entertainment and ultimate-quality audio for 70 years, is proud to announce the MC901 Dual Mono Amplifier. Legendary home audio company McIntosh has been perfecting vacuum tube amplifiers since the 1940s and solid state amplifiers since the 1960s. Their amplifiers have been used at many historic events including presidential inaugurations and Woodstock, ... - Luxman, Dynaudio, and TechDAS Shine at Pearl Audio Event10 December 2019, 8:53 pm
December 5, 2019: Pearl Audio, a high-end audio dealer located in the Pearl District of Portland, Oregon, hosted a standing-room-only event featuring new products from Luxman, Dynaudio, and TechDAS. Jeff Sigmund, President of Luxman America, began with a brief discussion of the company’s long history in audio reproduction. I was surprised to learn that Luxman will be celebrating its 95th anniversary this year, and that 80% of the component parts used in its products are customized to Luxma...
- KEF Q150 Bookshelf Speakers 50% Off Sale15 December 2019, 8:37 am
The KEF Q150 Bookshelf Speaker are now on sale for $299 (msrp $599) helps round out the company's award-winning Q Series. KEF's Q150 features a solid cabinet, sleek black finish, and a modern 5.25" Uni-Q driver array. The Q150 contains an enhanced Uni-Q Driver Array designed to smooth out treble frequencies, and reimagined crossovers to provide cleaner and more accurate bass. The front port has been moved to the back of the Q150 and internal architecture has been redesigned to reduce internal re...
- On Sale! ELAC Debut 2.0 B6.2 Bookshelf Speaker $210/pr15 December 2019, 8:34 am
ELAC's original Debut B6 bookshelf speakers were a huge hit and here we're recommending the latest generation of this design. ELAC's Debut 2.0 B6.2 bookshelf speakers ($299 per pair, now ON SALE for $210) are designed and hand-tuned by none other than longtime designer Andrew Jones and they sound simply spectacular! This two-way bass reflex design produces sound better than some far larger speakers. With a frequency response from 44 Hz to 20kHz and a nominal impedance of 6 Ohms, they have been t... - Chord Mojo Portable DAC / Headamp -- Great Audiophile Gift13 December 2019, 1:43 pm
Welcome to your music via the legendary Chord Mojo DAC / headamp ($599, yet on sale for $399). As perhaps the world's most advanced portable digital to analog converter and headphone amplifier that has reached extreme popularity, thanks to technology derived from Chord's Hugo series units and Dave reference converter this little powerhouse delivers!---> Read More ... - CHISTO High-End Analog, Digital, And Gear Cleaners -- Great Audiophile Gift13 December 2019, 1:43 pm
There's so much to love about CHISTO cleaners, and they have a great product for every format to bring more joy of music, plus a gear cleaner too! Their Easy Groove Concentrate (€49.90) concentrate makes a liter of effective vinyl records cleaning solution. It cleans all types of vinyl records from LPs to ancient, but lovely 78rpm shellacs. It's a quick and convenient way to keep your records at its best and prolong the lifespan of your cartridge too!---> Read More ... - World Premiere Review! Raven Audio Osprey MK3 Vacuum Tube Integrated Amplifier13 December 2019, 12:59 pm
"At home, my hi-fi stereo music system with Raven Audio's Osprey MK3 vacuum tube integrated amplifier has never sounded better. I have invited friends over to listen and they commented that it sounds real. The effect they described was as if the performers were within the room with them," says reviewer Ron Nagle.---> Read More ...
- REVIEW: Telegärtner Japan Limited M12 SWITCH MAGIC | LAN switch | JAPAN30 November 2019, 11:00 pm
⌈ LAN (Local Area Network) is a local computer network, connecting computers within a specific area. It may be one room, a few rooms, but also a few buildings. Computers are connected at one point in the network and the point is connected to an external Internet network. A LAN network may take on a classic form where individual computers are connected using cables (Ethernet), but the connections can also be wireless (Wi-Fi). In practice, these two solutions are usually used one alongside t... - COVERAGE | EXHIBITION: AUDIO VIDEO SHOW 2019 | POLAND30 November 2019, 11:00 pm
⌈ The AUDIO VIDEO SHOW is one of the most important exhibitions focusing on sound reproduced at home – not only in Europe, but also in the whole world. It took place for the first time in 1997. Since the very beginning, it has been organized by ADAM MOKRZYCKI who has been connected with the “Audio” magazine. The 23rd edition of the exhibition has just ended. ⌋ o you know what the music and the book industry have in common? Well, even though they are considered... - REVIEW: Audiovector R 1 SIGNATURE | loudspeakers (stand-mounted) | DENMARK30 November 2019, 11:00 pm
⌈ AUDIOVECTOR is a Danish company, founded in 1979 by Ole Klifoth under the name F3 / LYD. Today, forty years later, Ole is involved in project management, and recently his son, Mads Klifoth, has become the owner and CEO of the company. Mid this year Audiovector introduced a completely new "R" series. We test the smallest speakers in the line, the R 1 SIGNATURE. ⌋ t is difficult to identify one person who contributed most to creation of an electroacoustic driver. Among those i... - REVIEW: Ayon Audio SCORPIO XS | integrated amplifier | AUSTRIA30 November 2019, 11:00 pm
PREMIERE ⌈ AYON AUDIO is a company specializing in expensive and very expensive audio components: amplifiers, digital sources and loudspeakers. In 2008, however, they presented an amplifier costing 7,500 PLN called Orion, which changed the rules of the game. SCORPIO XS is the latest incarnation of the manufacturer's basic amplifier and its first one featuring EL34 tubes. ⌋ n 2008, I talked to Gerhard Hirt, the owner of Ayon Audio, and asked him about the motives for develop... - REVIEW: AudioSolutions FIGARO M | loudspeakers (floorstanding) | LITHUANIA30 November 2019, 11:00 pm
⌈ The AudioSolutions company was set up in 2011 in Lithuania, with a seat in Vilnius. Its founder and constructor is Mr GEDIMINAS GAIDELIS. The company specializes in expensive and very expensive loudspeakers. It offers five main loudspeaker series and Figaro is the second cheapest one. We are testing large floorstanders here, the Figaro M model. ⌋ he story of the Lithuanian AudioSolutions company had a classic beginning – dissatisfaction with products available on the mar...
- Simaudio Moon 110LP v2 Phono Stage14 December 2019, 10:05 pm
We've all seen the comeback that vinyl has been making over the last few years. Back when vinyl was dead, I built up my record collection to its present twenty five hundred LPs and one thousand 78s size by asking people if they had any records they no longer wanted. Everyone I asked handed over... Read More » The post Simaudio Moon 110LP v2 Phono Stage appeared first on Positive Feedback.... - "The Song of Names" (film)11 December 2019, 11:48 pm
Herein, the latest from the Master of The Tannhauser Gate, John Marks, with a musical movie recommendation to make to us.... Dr. David W. Robinson, Ye Olde Editor Center: Dovidl (played by Luke Doyle). © Sabrina Lantos. Courtesy Sony Pictures Classics. Classical-music fans, especially fans of the violin and its literature, will want to know... Read More » The post "The Song of Names" (film) appeared first on Positive Feedback.... - Gold Note announces a new product: The PA-10 stereo amplifier!11 December 2019, 8:58 pm
Product Launch: the PA-10 Florence, Italy – December 5, 2019 – Gold Note is pleased to announce the immediate release of the new stereo amplifier PA-10. The PA-10 is a part of the 10 Series, the conveniently sized entry level line of the Italian manufacturer. The PA-10 has been developed to offer great power considering... Read More » The post Gold Note announces a new product: The PA-10 stereo amplifier! appeared first on Positive Feedback.... - Blue Note Tone Poet Series and 80 Series9 December 2019, 9:34 pm
Blue Note Tone Poet Series Donald Byrd, Chant. Blue Note Stereo LT-991 Stanley Turrentine With Shirley Scott, Hustlin'. Blue Note Stereo 84162 Blue Note 80 Series Lonnie Smith, Think! Blue Note 80 Stereo 7753113 Bobbi Humphrey, Blacks and Blues. Blue Note 80 Stereo 7752697 Grant Green, Alive. Blue Note 80 Stereo 84360 Donald Byrd, Ethiopian Knights.... Read More » The post Blue Note Tone Poet Series and 80 Series appeared first on Positive Feedback.... - SVS Pinnacle 3.5-Way Floorstanding Speakers9 December 2019, 9:26 pm
These speakers can rock, plus produce excellent macro and micro dynamics too! Review By Dr. Matthew Clott With this article, Positive Feedback continues its content-sharing relationship with Enjoy the Music. Dr. Matthew Clott shares his thoughts about SVS's Pinnacle 3.5-Way Floorstanding Speakers. Dr. David W. Robinson, Editor-in-Chief SVS came on the scene several years ago and impressed everyone... Read More » The post SVS Pinnacle 3.5-Way Floorstanding Speakers appeared f...
- The SVS PC-4000 Subwoofer4 December 2019, 5:17 am
Sometimes, the toughest part of adding a subwoofer to your stereo or theater system can be where to put it. The SVS PC-4000 makes this easy; its 16-inch in diameter cylinder shape fittsin a corner perfectly. The PC-4000 is only available in black, and that’s my only complaint – white would disappear in the room [...]... - The Deep Core 1800 Power Conditioner3 December 2019, 9:49 pm
One of the things we always battle as audio enthusiasts is the effect that power has on our systems. Whether you look at power as a giant pool that you tap into with your power cord or a stream that’s come a long way to get to you, there is still a fair amount of [...]... - The AVID Ingenium Plug&Play turntable2 December 2019, 5:54 am
Listening to Simon and Garfunkel’s classic, Bridge Over Troubled Water, on AVID’s Ingenium Plug&Play table is not only highly satisfying but clearly illustrates how much difference the turntable makes in the analog equation. Too often, I’ve seen audiophiles put a mega cartridge on a mediocre turntable/tonearm combination expecting excellence. But like a backyard mechanic that thinks [...]... - Issue 9912 November 2019, 3:02 am
Features Old School: Looking back at the Meridian 808 1095: Michael Laurance really enjoys the latest from Cambridge Audio Journeyman Audiophile: Jeff Dorgay celebrates the CDs resurgence with GOLD NOTE The Audiophile Apartment: Rob Johnson puts his headphones on to listen to the new mini marvel from TEAC Mine: It Should Be Yours Killer chairs [...]... - The Rega Apollo CD player12 November 2019, 1:17 am
Everything seems to come around. With all the excitement for streaming building at a feverish pace, some people still like the old-fashioned way of serving up digital; namely, spinning a silver (or maybe gold) disc. World-renowned turntable manufacturer Rega was one of the last manufacturers to produce a CD player, but when they finally did [...]...
- The 2019 SoundStage! Network Products of the Year -- One-Sentence Summaries15 December 2019, 5:00 am
If 2019 were like previous years, you wouldn’t see this list of SoundStage! Network Products of the Year until January 1, 2020. In the past, we waited till the first of the year, so that the announcement of our awards would more or less coincide with our presentation of trophies at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), held each year in Las Vegas the second week of January. Times have changed. ... - Hegel Music Systems H390 Integrated Amplifier-DAC15 December 2019, 5:00 am
Here’s how upgrading your hi-fi used to work: In the early 1980s, when I got into the hobby, a separate preamp and power amp were what you bought if you were serious about sound. But if, like me, you couldn’t afford separates, you bought an integrated amplifier as an interim measure. That’s why, back then, you rarely if ever saw a truly “high end” integrated amp -- the “high end” was all about separates. I first had an NAD integrated, then a Denon, befor... - Recommended Reference Component: AKG K371 Headphones1 December 2019, 5:00 am
AKG’s new closed-back, over-ear K371 headphones ($149 USD), reviewed by Brent Butterworth for SoundStage! Solo on November 20, 2019, are designed for “professional” use, and they sound so good that that distinction shouldn’t discourage anyone from buying them for everyday music listening. As Brent wrote, “I think every serious headphone enthusiast should at least hear the K371 headphones, and I expect many will want to add them to their collection.” ... - Go Local at Your Next Global Hi-Fi Show1 December 2019, 5:00 am
Far be it from me to suggest that hi-fi shows are melding into one. The relative homogeneity is obvious because all use a mix of hotel rooms, hospitality suites, and conference halls, but subtle distinctions prevent the three shows I attended in one single month from turning into a blur. From Ascot to Warsaw to Tokyo, there was enough overlap, augmented by sufficient disparity, to foster a yin/yang response: you sense either an impression of predictable sameness or one of true diversity. ... - AudioSolutions Figaro M Loudspeakers1 December 2019, 5:00 am
Note: Measurements taken in the anechoic chamber at Canada's National Research Council can be found through this link. When, last July, I reviewed the AudioSolutions Figaro B stand-mounted loudspeaker, I was impressed with what I heard. I mentioned how, above 100Hz, the Figaro B’s midrange was accurate and smooth, while its top end was extended and grain-free, never sounding etched or over accentuated. Transparency, detail retrieval, and imaging were all topnotch. Below 100Hz, h...
- Audio Blast: Return of the Discrete Opamp Roller!5 December 2019, 12:22 am
List of Opamp articles by Doug Schroeder (reverse chronological): Eastern Electric MiniMax tube DAC Supreme: Discrete opamps Survey (June, 2015) Audio Blast: Eastern Electric Minimax DAC Plus – discrete opamp rolling (April, 2012) Audio Blast: Eastern Electric Minimax DAC Opamp Rolling (March, 2011) Audio Blast: Eastern Electric Minimax DAC – Upgrading Op-Amps (January, 2011) It [...] The post Audio Blast: Return of the Discrete Opamp Roller! appeared first on Dagogo.... - A Mastering Engineer’s Systems4 December 2019, 11:30 pm
[Publisher’s note: Dagogo is excited to present Dave McNair’s following new article to its readership. Thank you, Dave! This article is presented by Dagogo Senior Reviewer David Blumenstein.] About the author: Dave has been a professional recording engineer, mixer, producer, audiophile and for the last 20 years, a mastering engineer. Since his earliest days, music [...] The post A Mastering Engineer’s Systems appeared first on Dagogo.... - The Colors Of Sound2 December 2019, 6:33 pm
[Publisher’s note: Dagogo is excited to present Steve Turnidge’s following new article to its readership. Thank you, Steve! This article is presented by Dagogo Senior Reviewer David Blumenstein.] About the author: Steve Turnidge is a noted mastering engineer at UltraViolet Studios with hundreds of albums and thousands of music tracks to his credit. With over [...] The post The Colors Of Sound appeared first on Dagogo.... - Advancing Audio Streaming, Part 2: Bit-Perfect Playback1 December 2019, 8:28 pm
[This article is co-authored by David Blumenstein] Bit-Perfect Playback…and why you should care David Snyder: By the time you read this, the new Amazon Music HD streaming service, promising “High Definition” audio to the masses, will have been available in the US and several other markets for a month or two. The initial subscription offering [...] The post Advancing Audio Streaming, Part 2: Bit-Perfect Playback appeared first on Dagogo.... - Merrill Audio announces MASTER Tape Head Preamplifier for Reel to Reel Tape Decks22 November 2019, 6:26 pm
BERNARDSVILLE, New Jersey, USA – Merrill Audio is very excited to announce a large upgrade from the previous Tape Head Preamplifier, the newly released MASTER Tape Head Preamp is studio quality reproduction of your Master Tapes. Quiet, dynamic and realistic presentation of your master tapes can now be heard to an uncanny degree of realism [...] The post Merrill Audio announces MASTER Tape Head Preamplifier for Reel to Reel Tape Decks appeared first on Dagogo....
- A New Listening Room Part Two: Acoustics, Speakers, DSP13 December 2019, 4:15 pm
When I last updated everyone on my new listening room, I said "The sound right now is definitely livable" and "However, I am nowhere near satisfied with the sound." I wrapped up part one of this series by stating, "As it stands now, I really like the new listening room. I can't wait to get the acoustic panels installed to bring the sound quality up quite a bit. The room is a giant instrument and has the biggest affect on the sound quality of music. Forget about MQA, lossy, lossless, bit perf... - McIntosh Announces MC901 Dual Mono Amplifier11 December 2019, 5:12 pm
Hey Guys - Just a quick one today. We don't publish many press releases on the front page over the course of a year, but some of them announce cool products, and we want to highlight them. I'm no HiFi historian, but I believe this new McIntosh amp is pretty unique. It makes me wish I had bi-amping capability on my new Wilson Alexia Series 2 speakers. EMBARGOED Press Release: Not for publication until December 11, 2019 at 10:00 AM EST... - Guest Editorial: Why did audio stop being about audio?9 December 2019, 3:36 pm
How many forum threads on this site (and others) devolve into heated exchanges about whether people actually hear what they say they hear? Without “proof”, listeners are often mocked, insulted and their experiences discredited. Challenges range from assuming the listener has been influenced by expectation bias (I believe it will sound good, so it does sound good) to faulting his unwillingness to rely on measurements or blind testing. What bothers me most is reputation... - Lumin X1 Review3 December 2019, 5:45 pm
I haven't written about a Lumin streamer since August 2013 when I reviewed the Network Player. Network Player seems like a rather generic name now, but back then it was very appropriate and specific. There wasn't an endless array of options to accept Ethernet audio and turn it into magical music at that time. In the last six years Lumin has turned into a powerhouse delivering streamers at all price points, a new amplifier named AMP, and continuing the in-house deve... - Dream Music Server Feature: Part 127 November 2019, 6:00 pm
In the Spring of 2019 I replaced my 2003 Honda Accord V6 Coupe with a 2019 Subaru Impreza. The Subaru all wheel drive capability is invaluable here in Minnesota during the Winter. What's that you say, I could've put a 45% deposit down on a pair of Wilson Alexia Series 2 speakers rather than get a new car? I know, the cost of cars is going through the roof :~) Anyway, my new car came with AirPlay and Android Auto. After using AirPlay for a few weeks, I had an epiphany. I wanted...
- Legendary Loudspeaker Designer Andrew Jones Receives LA&OC Audio Society Founders Award14 December 2019, 7:53 pm
(Photo: Ben Williams) Legendary loudspeaker designer Andrew Jones (KEF, Infinity, TAD/Pioneer and now ELAC) received the Founders Award from The Los Angeles & Orange County Audio Society December 8th at the organization's annual Gala. AnalogPlanet editor Michael Fremer was again asked to "roast" and introduce the recipient. ... - More Blue Note "Tone Poet" All-Analog Reissues Coming in 2020!10 December 2019, 6:08 pm
Blue Note Records just announced the 2020 continuation of the acclaimed Tone Poet Audiophile Vinyl Reissue Series. "Tone Poet" Joe Harley (so named by jazz great Charles Lloyd) produces the series, originally launched in 2019 to honor the label's 80th anniversary. The all-analog 180g series mastered directly from the original master tapes by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio and pressed at Camarillo, CA-based RTI features deluxe Stoughton Printing "Old Style" Gatefold Tip-On Jackets.... - Nitty Gritty’s Compact $839 Model 1.5 RCM, Despite Shortcomings, Does Its Job Well5 December 2019, 1:42 am
During my initial two years of record collecting, my dumb self rarely bothered to clean my records, and as an 8-year-old, I didn’t think grabbing records by the grooves it affected anything. Three years into the hobby, I began, with a MoFi brush and ONE solution, obsessively hand cleaning my LPs (as well as handling them properly). However, I never owned a vacuum record cleaning machine (RCM) until AnalogPlanet editor Michael Fremer gifted me one this summer and requested this review.... - <i>Marcelle Meyer Plays Debussy</i> Is French Record Company’s Superb AAA Debut4 December 2019, 9:58 pm
The French Record Company’s first release is a “never before released but should have been” 1958 recording of pianist Marcelle Meyer playing a Debussy program recorded for the Les Discophiles Francais label (DF 211-212). Meyer’s LPs that were released regularly sell for $1000+. Even the 78s fetch hundreds of dollars. You might say she’s got a Joanna Martzy-like following among record collectors who are aficionados of French impressionist composers.Primary Category:&... - SME Exits the OEM and Retail Tone Arm Business4 December 2019, 6:59 pm
SME press release (December 3): SME will exit the tonearm retail and OEM business with immediate effect shifting our focus on our core turntable and tonearm combination business. The decision to leave the tonearm business was not taken lightly, especially as we have played a key role in the design and development of the world’s best tonearms. The growth of our turntable business and commitment to higher production levels means that we cannot continue both streams....
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- Aurender A30 Music Server | Review15 December 2019, 10:00 am
Part-Time Audiophile Adventures in … Consolidation? Simplicity. If I have to summarize what I believe we ought to be talking about with “lifestyle audio products”, that’s what I have in mind. Not all-in-one compromises, not tiny speakers on stalks, not active-speakers, not any of that. Or, better, not necessarily that. All I mean is ‘simplicity’. I like simplicity. Not that my office space resembles anything close to that, but I can surely admire it anyway. S... - J. Graves, Marathon | The Vinyl Anachronist13 December 2019, 4:00 pm
Part-Time Audiophile Inside the debut album from J. Graves, I found a postcard. “Marc,” it said, “as shown on the cover, this record is my heart and everything inside of me. Thank you for listening–I’m just getting started.” It was signed Jessa Graves, who plays guitar and sings. J. Graves has taken a cue from PJ Harvey: J. Graves is the name of the band, and Jessa is the person out front. That’s almost an amazing coincidence, since I had already thought... - A Winged Victory for the Sullen, The Undivided Five | Review13 December 2019, 10:00 am
Part-Time Audiophile by Paul Ashby In 2011, Stars of the Lid founder Adam Bryanbaum Wiltzie collaborated with Dustin O’Halloran for a project called A Winged Victory for the Sullen. Its debut album was released on the Kranky and Erased Tapes labels. The Undivided Five is A Winged Victory for the Sullen’s second studio album since its 2011 self-titled debut, if you don’t count Atomos, its remarkable 2014 score for the Wayne McGregor dance concept. Which I do. Because of stuff li... - McIntosh Announces new MC901 Dual Mono Amplifier13 December 2019, 4:00 am
Part-Time Audiophile BINGHAMTON, NY (PTA) — From the world of McIntosh, Christmas comes a little early in the form of 900-watts of McIntosh power. If world peace was on your wish list this year, the news from McIntosh — in my opinion — brings us just that much closer. Music indeed unifies societies. (See: Jazz Ambassadors) Press Release Enclosed Below McIntosh Announces: MC901 Dual Mono Amplifier A one-of-a-kind, ultimate solution for bi-amping loudspeakers: a 300 Watt vacuum t... - Carolyn Lee Jones, Close Your Eyes | The Vinyl Anachronist12 December 2019, 1:35 pm
Part-Time Audiophile Carolyn Lee Jones is a jazz singer, a performer who uses her rich and sultry voice to cover tunes from the Great American Songbook. I know, that doesn’t sound incredibly unique–we audiophiles already have plenty of demo tracks featuring the female voice, so why get excited about one more? I started to ask myself the same question once I sat down and started listening to Jones’ new album, Close Your Eyes. What’s so different about Carolyn Lee Jones tha...
- Electronica for audiophiles (Part 10 – Berlin record stores)14 December 2019, 3:50 pm
The Hof? Not David Hasselhof, Knight Rider, but the German word for ‘yard’. Put Hinter on the front – Hinterhof – and we have ourselves a backyard. Berlin’s most talked about record store, Hard Wax, asks its visitors to journey through one back yard, then another and then up six […] More-------------------------------------------------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be reproduced, recycled or re-purposed without permission. For private use only. Co... - Product/s of the Year 2019: ELAC Navis ARB-51 & NAD M1013 December 2019, 10:12 am
End of year awards. They’re more than a little bit silly for the majority of audiophile publications and hi-fi mags. In some cases, they’re a bit of chest-beating designed to re-assert relevance. The best, like Srajan Ebaen’s 6moons summary, don’t try too hard to make a splash. It’s what goes […] More-------------------------------------------------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be reproduced, recycled or re-purposed without permission. For privat... - What is the difference between power and gain?11 December 2019, 7:38 am
Turn the volume wheel and the sound gets louder– it’s what we expect. But what if one amplifier gets louder sooner on the dial than another? Is it more powerful? Or does it just have more gain? Impossible to know for sure without looking at the circuit design, according to […] More-------------------------------------------------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be reproduced, recycled or re-purposed without permission. For private use only. Copyright 2010-2018 &middo... - A streaming DAC with cover art display for $154!9 December 2019, 1:10 pm
This week, Mytek Digital will release a firmware update for their Brooklyn Bridge; one that will display covert art and artist/title information during Roon playback. That’s great for Brooklyn Bridge users running its as a Roon endpoint, less so for those who don’t have the coin to drop US$3K on […] More-------------------------------------------------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be reproduced, recycled or re-purposed without permission. For private use only. Cop... - OnSight: HEM Electronics, makers of Mytek7 December 2019, 1:53 pm
OEM? If you’re Mytek Digital’s Michal Jurewicz, you look to your mother country to assist with manufacturing. Mytek gear is designed in Brooklyn, NY but made in Poland by a company called HEM Electronics. Owned by one Marcin Hamerla, HEM is located in the small town of Pruszków, about 20 […] More-------------------------------------------------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be reproduced, recycled or re-purposed without permission. For private use only. Copy...
- Pangea Audio Record Doctor VI Record Cleaning Machine (20th Anniversary)13 December 2019, 5:43 pm
Complimenting the ongoing upsurge in LP sales, one can find a variety of record cleaning machines in the market place from which to choose, anywhere from a low of $30 to a high of $6000 (CLEARAUDIO - Double Matrix Professional Sonic Record Cleaning Machine, fully automatic). They can look in appearance anything from a toaster to a turntable. Certainly one of the classics (at $600) with a history going back decades is the VPI Industries HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine, combining both an 18 ... - Audiophilia Products of the Year 20196 December 2019, 4:04 pm
Our writers are lucky to intersect with the gear we do. Even luckier to have the kit in our homes and review it for you. There are numerous requests for reviews that we just do not have the manpower to cover. Imagine the thousands of pieces we miss? With that in mind, please take into account our 'winners' and rate accordingly. The equipment chosen is for a small list we admire unreservedly. We hope you get a chance to listen to the kit in your system. We loved it in ours.... - Audiophilia Recordings of the Year 20196 December 2019, 3:19 pm
The finest recordings/performances we listened to this year. We discussed some of the recordings on our social media channels, used them in our equipment reviews, reviewed them on YouTube or they received full reviews at Audiophilia. For the latter and YouTube, clicking on the image will take you to the review. Format and initials of nominating reviewer appear under the selection. The CDs and LPs are available at many online or artist sites, or, as streamed on Qobuz or Tidal HiFi. Recordi... - Our Favourite Christmas Albums27 November 2019, 4:04 pm
From all of us at Audiophilia, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Here are a few of our favourite Christmas albums, some you’ll know, some maybe new to you. All are spectacular, both in execution and musicianship. All recordings are on CD, with most on the streaming networks. Get them all in a queue for Christmas morning. Here’s to a happy, healthy and prosperous 2020. And a very special thank you to all for your support in 2019.... - Streaming the Classics/The Firebird—Stravinsky21 November 2019, 5:42 pm
Do you ever type a streaming query in Roon for a classical work and are overwhelmed by the choices? Rather than clicking on any old recording or the first one you see, Audiophilia will make things a little easier for you and do the heavy listening. These choices are for streaming only. Is the best in streaming also the best vinyl recording and performance? That’s for another article. A few criteria: 1. Recording must be on Qobuz and/or Tidal HiFi. 2. It does not have to be Hi...
- Virtualizing Roon Server – Part 22 December 2019, 10:51 am
John Reekie continues his article on virtualizing Roon Server with more load measurements. He discovers that the virtualized Roon Server is difficult to break. "I'm impressed by how well it handled the loads I threw at it. I declare the experiment a success!"... - Virtualizing Roon Server1 December 2019, 8:54 am
"In my last article on running Roon Server on the ODroid H2, I initially spent some time worrying about whether this little computer would be powerful enough for Roon," writes John Reekie in the introduction to this article on running Roon Server in a virtualized environment. He walks through the installation procedure and runs a set of experiments on it.... - Roon Server on ODroid H210 July 2019, 10:22 am
John Reekie tests out the ODroid H2 SBC (single board computer) as a Roon Server. "Ever since I discovered how easy it is to set up a DLNA music server on a Raspberry Pi or an ODroid HC1, I’ve been reluctant to dedicate a 'proper' computer as a music server," he writes, to explain the appeal of this inexpensive x86 computer. After walking through the install, he runs some UI tests.... - How to stream Qobuz to almost anything4 July 2019, 2:55 pm
John Reekie decides it's time to branch out from the Raspberry Pi and start streaming to a greater variety of devices. He summarizes the architecture that enables Qobuz to stream to "almost anything" and how to set it up. As a bonus, he provides installation instructions to turn any Linux SBC into a compatible audio player.... - Spatial Audio M3 Triode Master + interview with designer Clayton Shaw15 March 2019, 4:01 am
Oliver Masciarotte spends time with the Spatial Audio M3 Triode Master open baffle speaker, and quizzes designer Clayton Shaw about his design choices. Oliver concludes: "The M3 Triode Master is a outstanding example of OB design; exacting imaging combined with broad uncolored off-axis coverage and an airy, expansive soundstage. It... lends itself nicely to rooms large and small."...
- BenQ CinePrime HT5550 Ultra HD DLP Projector Review3 June 2019, 2:00 pm
BenQ isn’t just about compact value-oriented DLPs; witness the CinePrime HT5550 Ultra HD DLP Projector. It offers premium clarity from a single-chip light engine, 1800 ANSI lumens, HDR, DCI-P3 color, and generous lens shift at the very reasonable price of $2499. I’m checking it out today. The post BenQ CinePrime HT5550 Ultra HD DLP Projector Review appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com.... - Audio Research LS28 Triode Stereo Preamplifier Review29 May 2019, 2:00 pm
Audio Research as a company is half a century old, founded in 1970 by William Johnson. They are one of the pioneers in hi-fi equipment design. The post Audio Research LS28 Triode Stereo Preamplifier Review appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com.... - Vanatoo Transparent One Encore Powered Speaker Review28 May 2019, 2:00 pm
Vanatoo engineers Gary Gesellchen and Rick Kernen have recently updated their award-winning desktop speakers with a new powered model, the Transparent One Encore. It aims to be an affordable, high quality audiophile system that meets the needs of music enthusiasts with portability, a small footprint, big sound, and deep bass; combined with the ability to stream music from a computer or phone. Six years after the original Transparent Ones, the powered Vanatoo Transparent One Encore improves upon ... - VAVA 4K Ultra Short Throw Laser Projector Review22 May 2019, 2:00 pm
Today, I’ll be checking out VAVA’s 4K Ultra Short Throw Laser Projector. It projects an image up to 150 inches diagonal while sitting only 16.7 inches from the wall. It sports Ultra HD resolution courtesy of a pixel-shifted DLP chip with support for HDR. The post VAVA 4K Ultra Short Throw Laser Projector Review appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com.... - Starke Sound Halo Elite 5.1 Home Theater Speaker System Review20 May 2019, 3:00 pm
Looking for a home theater speaker system that makes a statement in both the visual and aural sense? Then the fine folks at Starke Sound have an impressive looking system to tempt both your eyes and ears! The post Starke Sound Halo Elite 5.1 Home Theater Speaker System Review appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com....
- Conrad-Johnson Classic Sixty-Two SE Stereo Power Amplifier11 November 2019, 7:37 pm
Dr. William Conrad and Dr. Lewis Johnson, both accountants and committed audiophiles, began selling their vacuum tube amplifiers and preamplifiers in 1977. Many of their current designs evolved from these early circuits. The Classic Sixty-Two SE can trace its lineage back to the Classic 60, various LP series models, and the older MV amps. Some of this rich history are treasured by collectors and serious cognoscenti. Many of these amplifiers share a similar layout: transformers in the rear, tubes... - Aurorasound VIDA Prima Phono Preamplifier22 September 2019, 4:06 pm
Aurorasound is a company in Yokohama, Japan. Designer Shinobu Karaki has 28 years’ experience working for Texas Instruments Japan, Inc. He is also a passionate musician, music teacher and a long-time audiophile. His love of music, combined with trained ears and extensive know-how in electronics and integrated circuits makes Mr. Karaki well suited for designing high-end audio components. Shinobu Karaki-san's designs are state of the art innovative semiconductor technology and combined with ... - ZYX UNIverse Optimum Phono Cartridge4 August 2019, 9:41 pm
Another ceiling has been shattered, another mountain conquered, and another superlative surpassed. The new ZYX UNIverse Optimum moving coil phonograph cartridge has risen above the very high pinnacle of performance set by the ZYX UNIverse Premium, reviewed here on 10 Audio. I encourage you to read the Premium review, as this review will only attempt to detail the differences between the $14,995 Premium and the $16,995 Optimum. The cartridge is labeled with the distributor’s name beca... - Valvet E2 SE Stereo Power Amplifier29 June 2019, 8:12 pm
The new Valvet E2 SE single-ended Class A solid-state amplifier is a revelation. Coming to market about a year after my review of the Valvet E2, the SE version exceeds the E2's audible performance in every parameter. Please see the older review for context. The special edition SE version takes all the E2's excellent performance and offers improvements in every area. The review system has changed since the E2 review, and provides the potential for higher resolution. The significant changes are a ... - Revel Performa M126Be Loudspeakers18 May 2019, 9:45 pm
The new Performa Be series of loudspeakers offers an upgrade from the well-received Performa3 series from Revel. The Be speakers feature the Revel’s latest beryllium tweeter that was first introduced more than a decade ago in the Ultima2 series. Revel is a member of the Harman International family of brands which includes Mark Levinson, JBL, Arcam, and Infinity. The Performa M126Be is a ported 2-way stand mount, AKA bookshelf speaker weighing a back-friendly 22 pounds, not including ...
- AudioStream 2019 Holiday Gift List12 December 2019, 9:42 pm
How is it two weeks until Christmas? I’ve done no holiday shopping and the side-eye I’m getting from family suggests that I need to get my gift-giving organized ASAP. I sigh, not because I’m hopelessly behind schedule, but because I’m thankful – I don’t have to buy for any audiophiles in my family.... - I Don’t Like Digital Audio11 December 2019, 7:42 pm
Oh no, I love it. I love digital audio now, but there was a time when I was hating it. Weeks of my life lost to the mind-numbing process of ripping my CD collection years ago still haunt me.... - Music as a Form of OCD: An Audiophile Special9 December 2019, 9:02 pm
The fact that my once casual endeavours to create music mixes has turned into an obsessive compulsive disorder represents something of a double-edged sword in my life. ... - Devialet Expert 220 Pro arrives at AudioStream6 December 2019, 9:00 pm
Devialet has created a box unlike any other, and there’s no hyperbole in saying that the design caused a whirlwind of controversy and awe in the audiophile hobby when it was released almost 10 years ago.... - Gordon Rankin of Wavelength Audio: AudioStream Podcast No.124 December 2019, 11:07 pm
One of the more epic resume’s in digital hi-fi belongs to designer Gordon Rankin. Along with helping to develop asynchronous USB, his list of contributions read like an audiophile’s menu of success stories....
- SunValley SV-Pre1616D Tube Line Stage Kit Review8 December 2019, 9:22 pm
Classic Style. Classic Circuit. Classic Sound? By Steve Graham SunValley – that’s the way they spell it, without a space between the Sun and the Valley – is a division of the huge Toyota corporation, manufacturer of motor vehicles. I suspect there is a member of the Toyoda family (yes, Toyoda is the correct family name of Toyota’s founder) or that one of the senior vice presidents of the corporation is a tube-loving audiophile. Anything that... - WoS Writers And Readers Pick Their Favourite Albums Of The Decade29 November 2019, 8:30 pm
This is not a ranking! Nor a review. Just a list of some of our favourites, from 2010 to the end of 2019. Feel free to add yours in the Comments section below this post. And thanks for reading Wall of Sound. From Steve: Loreena McKennitt: Lost Souls (2018) Taj Mahal and Keb Mo: TajMo (2017) Bonnie Raitt: Dig In Deep (2016) Sting and Shaggy: 44/876 (2018) Thelonious Monk: Les Liaisons Dangereuses 1960 (2017) From Scott: Leonard Cohen: You Want It Darker (2016) Pat Metheny: What&rsquo... - Coming Soon: Sun Valley SV-Pre1616d Tube Preamp Kit14 November 2019, 1:47 am
Coming Soon: Sun Valley SV-Pre1616d All Tube Line Stage Kit Review by Steve Graham Long promised and almost ready for prime time. A Japanese line stage kit from, would you believe it, Toyota? It’s true. Toyota, the vehicle manufacturer, also dabbles in tube audio kits. Sun Valley is distributed in North America by our old friend Victor Kung. https://www.vkmusic.ca/ I snagged this delightfully retro-looking kit from Victor, aka the busiest man in audio, and will be assembl... - Coming This Winter: an EL84 DIY Amplifier Build1 November 2019, 7:51 pm
Or, “Solder Slingin’ Steve Rides Again” By Steve Graham Can success breed success? Like the efficacious DIY Phono Stage from 2018, I’m going have another go at a DIY project. This time it will be an EL84 push-pull integrated/power amplifier. The build will start with the Simple Push Pull board available from Tubelab.com. Of course, buying a board is the easy part. A chassis, tubes, transformers, jacks, speaker terminals, resistors, capaci... - ArteLuthe’s La Piccola: A Monitor Speaker that Refuses to Act like One5 October 2019, 3:43 pm
My experience with ArteLuthe speakers began when I reviewed the Vivace Mini, a combined effort between Robert Gaboury of Arteluthe and Frank Ng of Triode Labs and Finale Audio. The Vivace Mini is a single driver horn-loaded speaker that defied my expectations of what could be accomplished with a tiny high efficiency driver. My review of that speaker is available here. I also had an opportunity to listen to Gaboury’s Cadenza speakers, which combine the elegance of a horn tweeter and a ...
- DUNU DK-3001 PRO Review11 December 2019, 11:19 am
The DUNU DK-3001 PRO is a complete revision of the original DK-3001 and benefits from the technology first introduced on the flagship DK-4001. It is priced at $469. Disclaimer: The DUNU DK-3001 PRO sent to us is a sample in exchange for our honest opinion. We thank the team at DUNU for giving us this opportunity. […] The post DUNU DK-3001 PRO Review appeared first on Headfonics.... - iBasso DX160 Review8 December 2019, 10:59 am
The iBasso DX160 is the company’s new mid-range compact digital media player featuring Android Oreo, a 1080p screen, and dual CS 43198 DAC implementation. It is priced at $399. Disclaimer: The iBasso DX160 was sent to us as a sample in exchange for our honest opinion. We thank iBasso for this opportunity. To learn more about […] The post iBasso DX160 Review appeared first on Headfonics.... - Lotoo PAW 6000 – First Contact7 December 2019, 12:12 pm
The Lotoo PAW 6000 is the company’s latest reference class digital audio player and the smaller sibling to flagship PAW Gold Touch DAP. It is currently priced at $1049 with an SRP of $1200. Disclaimer: The Lotoo PAW 6000 sent to us is a sample in exchange for our honest opinion. We thank the team at […] The post Lotoo PAW 6000 – First Contact appeared first on Headfonics.... - Fearless Audio Paladin Series Roland – First Contact6 December 2019, 12:34 pm
The Fearless Roland is a brand-new hybrid in-ear monitor featuring dual electrostatic, dual balanced armature and a single dynamic driver. It is priced at $958.55 Disclaimer: The Fearless Roland sent to us is a sample in exchange for our honest opinion. We thank the team at Linsoul & Fearless Audio for giving us this opportunity. […] The post Fearless Audio Paladin Series Roland – First Contact appeared first on Headfonics.... - Auris Audio Euterpe Review4 December 2019, 12:03 pm
The Auris Audio Euterpe is the company’s latest desktop tube amp featuring a headphone, DAC/Preamp capability and a unique enclosure that duals as a headphone stand. It retails for €1,499.00. Disclaimer: The Auris Audio Euterpe was sent to us in exchange for our honest opinion in this review. Many thanks to Auris Audio for giving us this opportunity. […] The post Auris Audio Euterpe Review appeared first on Headfonics....
- Editor’s Choice Under $500 – InnerFidelity 201914 December 2019, 8:56 pm
Another year has flown by and with it another of year experiencing as much of the personal-audio hobby as we’re able to here at InnerFidelity. There have been many standout products that we were fortunate enough to have grace our pages in 2019, but the following were truly impressive for not only performance, but for price and build quality. ... - InnerFidelity 2019 Holiday Gift List11 December 2019, 10:11 pm
Everybody dreads gift giving a bit – it’s too time consuming. The holiday season is already tough enough. What about if you need to find something for the headphone-centric audiophile in your life. Good luck, you hear friends say.... - Astell & Kern SR15 A&norma Review7 December 2019, 11:30 pm
There’s a 30-year-old photograph of me somewhere sporting a Public Enemy tour t-shirt, with a Sony Walkman in one hand. Fast forward to today and you can swap the Walkman for the Astell&Kern SR15 A&norma.... - Five of the World’s Most Iconic Headphones5 December 2019, 7:15 pm
Iconic. Merriam Webster defines it as ”widely known and acknowledged especially for distinctive excellence.” Seems like a reasonable place to want to start a list about headphone designs that had a lasting impact on the hobby, and more importantly, on how the world views the head space as a whole.... - Innerfidelity New Music Mix: November 20192 December 2019, 10:24 pm
More new music is here, mostly from November, a few late October releases that were too good to pass up. I’ve done something a bit different – each album has a short blurb from myself, as well as a genre tag. ...
- Focal Has The Perfect $15k Gift For The Headphone Enthusiast In Your Life13 December 2019, 7:30 pm
It’s France-based Focal’s 40th anniversary this year and to help get into the spirit of things, they are making some The post Focal Has The Perfect $15k Gift For The Headphone Enthusiast In Your Life appeared first on AudioHead.... - McIntosh Intros A Bi-Amper’s Amplifier With The MC901 Dual Mono11 December 2019, 6:25 pm
Its big, its expensive, but it might just be the perfect solution for your bi amping needs. The newest giant The post McIntosh Intros A Bi-Amper’s Amplifier With The MC901 Dual Mono appeared first on AudioHead.... - TOP Review: Audeze LCD-1 & Rosson Audio Designs RAD-0 Headphones9 December 2019, 6:03 pm
The week’s episode of The Occasional Podcast greets us with two headphone reviews of recent and notable open-back designs. The The post TOP Review: Audeze LCD-1 & Rosson Audio Designs RAD-0 Headphones appeared first on AudioHead.... - The Audiophile Black Friday and Cyber Monday Guide 201925 November 2019, 5:11 pm
Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sales for Audiophiles 2019 The sales for Black Friday and Cyber Monday roll in earlier The post The Audiophile Black Friday and Cyber Monday Guide 2019 appeared first on AudioHead.... - Reel To Reel Audio – A Primer For The Uninitiated22 November 2019, 12:00 am
Ever since Greg Beron of United Home Audio introduced me to the world of reel to reel listening, I’ve been The post Reel To Reel Audio – A Primer For The Uninitiated appeared first on AudioHead....
- SVS Launches 2000 Pro Series. Reference Subwoofer Performance Hits New Lows Again.11 December 2019, 5:57 pm
2000 Pro Series subwoofers are a complete reimagination of the most popular SVS subwoofer series of all time and set The post SVS Launches 2000 Pro Series. Reference Subwoofer Performance Hits New Lows Again. appeared first on Headphone Guru.... - SVS Pinnacle 3.5-Way Floorstanding Speakers – REVIEW BY ENJOY THE MUSIC.COM10 December 2019, 5:00 am
SVS Pinnacle 3.5-Way Floorstanding Speakers These speakers can rock, plus produce excellent macro and micro dynamics too! Review By Dr. The post SVS Pinnacle 3.5-Way Floorstanding Speakers – REVIEW BY ENJOY THE MUSIC.COM appeared first on Headphone Guru.... - Nordost Announces New Tonearm Cables10 December 2019, 12:12 am
NORDOST’S REVOLUTIONARY REDESIGN Now Available In December 2019: The tonearm cable is the most critical and sensitive cable in any The post Nordost Announces New Tonearm Cables appeared first on Headphone Guru.... - CanJam NYC 2020 Coming Soon! February 15-166 December 2019, 2:06 am
CanJam NYC 2020 is coming up on February 15-16 and will be the biggest show yet! For more info and to The post CanJam NYC 2020 Coming Soon! February 15-16 appeared first on Headphone Guru.... - The New LCDi3 Portable In-Ear Headphones – Incredible Portable Audio Any Way You Want It!2 December 2019, 5:00 am
I absolutely loved the iSine20 when I reviewed them a few years ago (https://www.headphone.guru/the-audeze-isine20-in-ear-headphones-a-new-standard-for-portable-audio/). I found them to really shake The post The New LCDi3 Portable In-Ear Headphones – Incredible Portable Audio Any Way You Want It! appeared first on Headphone Guru....
- How To Wire Your Home for Hi-Fi – Tips & Tricks14 December 2019, 6:39 pm
Supplying quality power is imperative to achieving the maximum performance from your HiFi system. The name of the game is low impedance and noise. This will allow unimpeded, short peaks of instantaneous current – which should result in more detail, a lower-noise floor, and much-improved dynamics. A Complete Rewire So I’m in the middle of […] The post How To Wire Your Home for Hi-Fi – Tips & Tricks appeared first on Audio Bacon.... - The One-Of-A-Kind McIntosh MC901 Amplifier11 December 2019, 5:49 pm
December 11th, 2019, Binghamton, NY, USA: McIntosh, the global leader in prestigious home entertainment and ultimate-quality audio for 70 years, is proud to announce the MC901 Dual Mono Amplifier. https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/ McIntosh’s new MC901 Dual Mono Amplifier is a statement product quite unlike any other. Drawing on the company’s 70-year experience perfecting valve amplifiers (since the 1940s; solid-state amplifiers […] The post The One-Of-A-Kind McIntos... - Nordost’s Revolutionary Redesign – Tonearm Cable +9 December 2019, 11:35 pm
December 2019: The tonearm cable is the most critical and sensitive cable in any vinyl-sourced HiFi system. The delicate signals generated by pick-up cartridges in these systems demand purpose-built, low-capacitance cables, in order to protect from signal loss and image smearing. However, in order to get the most from a tonearm cable, proper attention must be paid not only to cable construction […] The post Nordost’s Revolutionary Redesign – ... - JCAT’s $1,100 Ethernet Cable – Now with GOLD Connectors6 December 2019, 5:55 pm
EXCLUSIVE FOR JCAT – WORLD’S BEST RJ45 CONNECTORS ON SIGNATURE LAN CABLE GOLD Japan Telegaertner Limited MFP8 IE GOLD RJ45 connectors, the same as being used at the International Space Station (ISS), are now available on our Signature LAN Cable GOLD which guarantees even more reliable transmission of audio signals and higher sound quality. The […] The post JCAT’s $1,100 Ethernet Cable – Now with GOLD Connectors appeared first on Audio Bacon.... - Audio Art Cable Black Friday Sale27 November 2019, 10:39 pm
Audio Art Cable’s HUGE Black Friday Site-Wide Sale is now officially in full swing! Check out their specials here. Get 15%, 20%, 25%, 30%, and even 50% off every cable in our store, plus FREE domestic shipping when you use the code BLACK at checkout. Special International Shipping rate at only $30, FLAT RATE for your entire cart! […] The post Audio Art Cable Black Friday Sale appeared first on Audio Bacon....
- McIntosh’s MC901 is a one-box bi-amping solution12 December 2019, 2:26 am
NEWS: This new dual mono amplifier from McIntosh aims to make bi-amping more seamless.... - Clearaudio’s Concept turntable goes Active10 December 2019, 2:14 am
NEWS: Clearaudio's Concept Active turntable aims to make a pleasurable vinyl experience less of a hassle to achieve...... - Magico announces “A” series flagship… the A56 December 2019, 11:42 pm
NEWS: Magico's entry-level "A" series has a new big gun... the A5.... - Pre-orders open for Sony NW-A100TPS Walkman tribute player4 December 2019, 10:40 pm
NEWS: The Sony Walkman started the trend of palm-sized music players four decades ago... here's the modern tribute to a legend.... - dCS Bartók… an all-in-one digital solution3 December 2019, 11:04 pm
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- Musical Fidelity M8sPRE Preamplifier Reviewed5 December 2019, 10:18 am
audibly and measurably linear from input to output, with near-perfect volume control and no superfluous features. I’m pleased to have an M8sPRE amidst my system. The post Musical Fidelity M8sPRE Preamplifier Reviewed appeared first on Audio Appraisal.... - Service Spotlight: Custom Cables From Designacable28 November 2019, 10:19 am
a UK-based company providing a massive range of custom made audio and video cables for musicians, studio, stage, cinema and broadcast, essentially any sector of the pro audio, installation or domestic hi-fi market. The post Service Spotlight: Custom Cables From Designacable appeared first on Audio Appraisal.... - Hypex NC400 DIY Class D Amplifiers Build & Review26 November 2019, 10:41 am
no-nonsense amplifiers with breakthrough technical performance and stunning sonics, some of the best amplification you can buy at any price. The post Hypex NC400 DIY Class D Amplifiers Build & Review appeared first on Audio Appraisal.... - The Audio Appraisal Reference Hi-Fi System8 November 2019, 12:17 pm
The Audio Appraisal reference system. This post will be updated to reflect future changes and kept as a historic reference to log the equipment used to create these reviews. The post The Audio Appraisal Reference Hi-Fi System appeared first on Audio Appraisal.... - Fyne Audio F303 Floorstanding Speakers Reviewed6 November 2019, 7:36 am
Plentiful dynamics and detail, huge scale and excellent imaging make this another excellent speaker in Fyne’s F300 range. The post Fyne Audio F303 Floorstanding Speakers Reviewed appeared first on Audio Appraisal....
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- Bose 700 Noise Cancelling Headphones Review6 December 2019, 3:33 am
Bose’s new premium-priced NC700 promises great things, but can this sleek new pair of Bluetooth headphones deliver? Matthew Jens decides…... - Bowers & Wilkins PX7 Wireless Headphones Review3 December 2019, 12:41 am
With trick tech and special tuning, Bowers & Wilkins' new PX7 noise-cancelling headphones promise to be the company’s best yet. Matthew Jens decides…... - Chord Electronics Huei MM/MC Phono Preamplifier Review28 November 2019, 2:33 am
With its funky glowing coloured spheres, Chord’s new Huei phono stage trips the light fantastic for analogue addicts. David Price goes for a spin…... - Linn Selekt DSM Katalyst with Integrated Amplifier Review21 November 2019, 3:36 pm
A feast for both the eyes and ears, the swish new Linn Selekt DSM single-box system is a sensory delight, says Mark Gusew…... - Rega Planar 10 Turntable Review21 November 2019, 2:48 pm
One decade on from Rega’s return to records, the Planar 10 is the company’s brilliant new vinyl flagship – says David Price…...
- Audiophile Holiday Gift Guide 2019: 20+ Last-Minute Christmas Gifts And Stocking Stuffers On Amazon13 December 2019, 4:58 pm
It’s crunch time. If you want to order your Christmas Gifts online and have them by Dec. 25th, then you better hurry. The standard ground shipping cutoff for UPS is today 12/13, and it’s 12/16 for FedEx. Of course, if you’re willing to pay for express shipping, you have a little longer. However, if you’re continue reading... - #NewMusicFriday…New Record Releases You Need To Hear feat. Sasha Berliner + 11 Other Artists!13 December 2019, 4:44 pm
Every #NewMusicFriday, I 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 the bottom) Here are my picks for this continue reading... - One Of The Best True Wireless Earbuds–31% Off With This Money-Saving Promocode!13 December 2019, 12:08 am
When I reviewed the HELM True Wireless Bluetooth 5.0 Headphones earlier this year, I called it an exceptional product with great looks, comfortable fit, and fun sound. The HELM earphones made pretty much any music I listened to sound great, whether it was Hip-Hop, Jazz, or anything in between. I loved them so much, they became continue reading... - Album Of The Week: Fantastic Christmas Music/Songs For Audiophiles (20+ Albums!)11 December 2019, 5:02 pm
This week’s “Album Of The Week” post is a little different; it’s more of an “Albums Of The Week” post. This go-round, we’re sharing some of our favorite Christmas Songs/Christmas Music, in the form of albums that are both well recorded and get you in a holiday mood! There’s a little something for everyone, so continue reading... - The Best Affordable Audiophile Equipment Tried And Tested! Our New KIT.co Page Is Up!11 December 2019, 5:24 am
We test and review a lot of hi-fi equipment throughout the year, so we wanted to make sure our readers had a central location to check out the stuff we liked. We call it our Recommended Gear. Kit.co seemed like the perfect place to showcase our products– so we just set up a new Kit continue reading...
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- Chord Mojo Portable DAC10 October 2019, 8:22 pm
Link to SpecificationsRecently, I’ve been searching for a DAC that would go effortlessly with my vintage Adcom system. I desired something simple, and if possible, with a very small footprint. I had tried various USB stick DAC’s. While they were nice and the perfect size, I always felt they were a bit compromised sound-wise. When the opportunity came to review the Chord Mojo I knew I had to take advantage of the opportunity.I will admit that in my mind I wrongfully expected the Mojo ... - Audioengine 512 Portable Bluetooth Speaker10 July 2019, 4:36 pm
Link to SpecificationsLet's face it, there are times when one's big audio system just doesn't work for the situation at hand. The small barbecue gathering on the deck/patio, the picnic in the park, laundry day, the list is endless. Enter the value of bluetooth speakers and their easy portability and instant sound. But, being honest, most small bluetooth speakers sound little better than the transistor radios of the 1970's.While Audioengine has been making bluetooth speakers for several... - Klipsch Forte III Speakers22 May 2019, 4:23 am
Link to Specifications My first experience with attempting to fill a large space with sound from home speakers, was my neighbor’s rec room built in the mid-seventies. The room was approximately 30 x 30 with 18ft ceiling. The first time I entered the space Elton John’s anthem “Funeral For A Friend/Love Lies Bleeding” was on the turntable. But no matter how far we pushed the volume, the room swallowed the sound. If only the Klipsch Forte III’s had been in t... - Pathos Classic One mk. III18 April 2019, 3:15 am
SpecificationsThe Pathos Classic One mk. III was one of those pieces that I always thought it would be amazing to have. I first heard Pathos audio at a friend’s house and it was honestly the first time I thought I could live without separates! The Pathos piece I heard was the Logos, it sounded amazing but I’m not crazy about that whole giant stereo amp thing. It is a very cool looking piece, as almost all of the Pathos gear is. About a year after that encounter I w... - Peachtree Audio nova15018 April 2019, 3:15 am
SpecificationsTypically, I firmly believe in the mantra "If it works great, don't screw with it". When I first heard that Peachtree Audio went all version 2.0 on the audio community I took pause. Their nova125 and 220SE integrated amplifiers impressed me to no end with a top notch pairing of build quality and musical performance. Other than at the end of the 220SE review that I wrote for TONEAudio wistfully asking for a phonostage , I thought Peachtree had created a holy grail. After spending so...
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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 […]...