- Luxman SQ-N150 integrated amplifier19 November 2019, 6:37 pm
In 2007, Luxman Corporation released the SQ-N100 tubed integrated amplifier as part of the company's NeoClassico Series, which focused on smaller, space-saving designs. The 12Wpc (into 6 ohms) SQ-N100 proved very popular, both in Japan and internationally, possibly owing to its use of EL84 pentode power tubes, cherished among audiophiles and electric guitar players alike for their midrange-to-treble luster and visceral sense of drive.Tue, 11/19/2019...
- Wilson Unveils the Chronosonic XVX at Definitive Audio16 November 2019, 10:23 pm
Bellevue, Washington: On Wednesday and Thursday, Nov 13 and 14, Definitive Audio in Bellevue hosted multiple by-invitation showings of Wilson Audio’s just-unveiled Chronosonic XVX loudspeaker.Sat, 11/16/2019... - Stereophile's Products of 201915 November 2019, 6:34 pm
The first vote I ever cast was in 1964, when I was 10 years old. Our fifth-grade teacher, a psychotic harpy who fined students 25 cents if they dropped a pencil, directed us to elect a Class President and a Class Treasurer: positions of indeterminate powers, although it was generally understood that they did not include the ability to wage war or annex adjoining classrooms. And the winners are . . .Fri, 11/15/2019... - dCS, d'Agostino, Clearaudio, and the Wilson XVX at Excel Audio in Newport Beach, California15 November 2019, 4:48 pm
On November 23, 6–9pm: Excel Audio in Newport Beach, California, invites everyone to join us to experience Wilson Audio’s latest, the Chronosonic XVX, driven by D’Agostino electronics with digital by dCS and vinyl played on the Clearaudio Statement turntable.Fri, 11/15/2019... - Stereophile's Products of 199414 November 2019, 6:09 pm
No magazine can help but concentrate on the present, and tend to downplay what happened in the irretrievable past as being less important than the new and the exciting. I instituted Stereophile's annual "Products of the Year" feature in 1992, therefore, to give recognition to those components that had proved capable of giving pleasure beyond the formal review period. This is the third year we have given awards. There are six individual categories: "Loudspeakers" (including subwoofers); "Amplifi...
- Meze Audio Empyrean Planar-Magnetic Headphone18 November 2019, 6:03 pm
Until now the Romanian firm Meze Audio has been best known for its excellent and affordable 99 Classics headphones, which offer incredible value for money. However, for over two years Meze has been hard at work developing an extremely sophisticated, ultra-high-performance, cost-no-object headphone called the Empyrean ($2999). The Empyrean is an open-back planar-magnetic headphone stemming from collaboration between Meze and the Ukrainian firm Rinaro Isodynamics (a veteran planar-magnetic driver ... - 2019 Golden Ear Awards: Jim Hannon15 November 2019, 3:45 pm
Zellaton Stage Loudspeaker $89,975 The Zellaton Stage loudspeaker replaces the Quad ESL-57 as my Golden Ear Award selection. Like the original Quad, the Stage has a pellucid midrange, with world-class purity, clarity, fine detail retrieval, and transparency. However, the Stage extends the magic throughout its entire frequency range and offers bass extension down to 24Hz. Its three sandwich-cone drivers are remarkably coherent, like a large single-driver electrostat. There’s also far more &... - MBL X-treme Roadshow at Suncoast Audio14 November 2019, 8:58 pm
November 14, 2019 - Please join MBL and Suncoast Audio, Sarasota, Florida, for the MBL X-treme Roadshow on Saturday, November 16th, 1-5pm. Jeremy and Tara Bryan from MBL North America will present the 101 X-treme Radialstrahler loudspeaker system driven by MBL’s Reference Line electronics. The system will be in residence for a period of time. Please call (941) 932-0282 for further information.... - Von Schweikert Audio Ultra 9 Loudspeaker14 November 2019, 4:33 pm
To understand the genesis of the new-generation VSA Ultra loudspeakers, we must go back to 2012, when a loyal, long-time VSA flagship owner contacted company founder Albert Von Schweikert and asked him to construct a one-of-a-kind, cost-no-object speaker. It will come as no surprise that Albert already had a theory for such a design, and this single project would overshadow everything, save standard production at VSA, for more than three years. Once Albert had settled on the drivers necessary fo... - Clarus Launches Duet Power Conditioner for Monoblock Amplifiers14 November 2019, 4:15 pm
The following is a press release issued by Clarus. November 14, 2019 — Clarus®, high-end audio cable brand and sister company to Tributaries A/V cables, introduces the Duet, specifically designed for the demands of Monoblock amplifiers from its first-ever line of AC Power Conditioners. The new line brings an entirely new approach to the implementation of filtering systems designed primarily for two-channel audio systems. The Clarus Approach to Power Conditioning The Clarus approach rep...
- Audiophile Vacuum Tube Amplifiers Volume 2 -- Great Audiophile Gift 201919 November 2019, 12:50 pm
Audiophile Vacuum Tube Amplifiers Volume 2 ($69.95) is a practical modern reference on audiophile vacuum tube technology! This unique DIY design and construction manual presents the theory and practice of vacuum tube amplification in a balanced way. For those who dislike formulas and want proven, practical, ready-to-build designs, dozens of such commercial, tried and tested circuits are explained and analyzed. Just get your soldering iron ready and start building! Beginners and newbies will bene... - Audience Forte F3 Audiophile Power Cord -- Great Audiophile Gift 201919 November 2019, 12:49 pm
Replace your performance-robbing stock power cord today with Audience's Forte F3 audiophile power cord (5.75-feet long). The forte f3 powerChord contain massive 10 AWG conductors, made from 99.9999% pure OFC stranded copper in XLPE (cross linked polyethylene dielectric) with PVC jacket. It's "Cryogenically Treatment" process takes a full three days. This cable is shielded with drain to ground to eliminate stray RF and EMI.---> Read More ... - Apple AirPod Pro Bluetooth In-Ear Monitors -- Great Audiophile Gift 201919 November 2019, 5:48 am
As part of EnjoyTheMusic.com's Great Audiophile Gift 2019... They say the third time's the charm, and with the new Apple AirPod Pro Bluetooth IEMs (in-ear monitors, $249 at Amazon) you can enjoy many musical pleasures with your Apple iPhone. Windows 3.0, Goldfinger, Godfather III (not!). Well on its third iteration of the Airpod, Apple has finally nailed it! Someone in Cupertino finally listened to all the complaints about the bestselling AirPods 1 and 2, and did something about it.---> Read ... - Acoustic Foam Panels For A Better Sounding Room -- Great Audiophile Gift 201919 November 2019, 5:46 am
As part of EnjoyTheMusiuc.com's Great Audiophile Gift 2019.... Here we have a special 50-pack of 1" acoustic foam panels for less than $50. Everyone knows that your hi-fi system will sound best when your room's acoustics are optimized. This is especially true for the first reflection points. These soundproof studio foam squares for walls and ceilings measure 1" X 12" X 12" each and you get 50 of them to play around with.---> Read More ... - Great Audiophile Gift 2019 Special Edition -- 50 Great Gifts For Your Fave Music Lover19 November 2019, 3:01 am
Welcome to EnjoyTheMusic.com's 14th annual Great Audiophile Gift recommendations! We all love gifts, yet getting that something special for an audiophile can be quite a challenge. Enjoy TheMusic.com's annual Great Audiophile Gift wish list brings you 50 web pages filled with some truly spectacular ideas for music lovers. Prices start at around $10 and reach to a still reasonable $500 or so. Sure we snuck a few $$$ bits, yet still under $800. Be sure to visit this page as we have a free gift espe...
- REVIEW: Vitus Audio „SIGNATURE SERIES” SIA-030 | integrated amplifier | DENMARK | GOLD Fingerprint31 October 2019, 11:00 pm
PREMIERA ⌈ The first amplifier from the Danish company VITUS AUDIO was presented in 2003. Earlier, however, for eight years, its project was improved and perfected. HANS OLE VITUS NIELSEN is the founder and head of the company, as well as its chief designer. We are testing his latest product, the SIA-030 integrated amplifier, weighing 63 kg. ⌋ he color chosen by Hans Ole Vitus Nielsen for his new integrated amplifier SIA-030 that premiered during the Munich High End Show 201... - MUSIC | RECORD LABEL: VERVE MASTER EDITION - Re-issue series | USA31 October 2019, 11:00 pm
n April 1997, jazz magazines published numerous ads of the re-edition of VERVE RECORDS, bearing the common name "Verve Master Edition": HIGHER STANDARD „Verve Master Editions” – the ultimate sound quality and releases for serious collectors. "Verve Master Editions" are new releases of the groundbreaking Verve discs from the 1950s and 1960s, using the best possible audio sources. The precise restoration of the original master tapes and the 20-bit digital transfer ensured op... - REVIEW: Clarus CRIMSON POWER | AC power cable | USA | RED Fingerprint31 October 2019, 11:00 pm
able” companies arise and disappear, although speaker manufacturers used to be the most changeable group in our industry. This resulted from quite low “entry” costs – it was enough to have a design, transducers, crossovers and self-made housings in order to have a ready-made product. With time, leisure DIY activity almost ceased, while the specialist industry made such a big technological leap that self-made experiments became much more difficult than before. At the mo... - REVIEW: Solid Core Audio POWER SUPPLY PURIST / POWER NO. 1 PRO | power distributor AC / power cable AC | POLAND31 October 2019, 11:00 pm
PREMIERA ⌈ |1| ‘A POWER DISTRIBUTOR AC’ – is a block of electrical sockets that attaches to the end of a flexible cable (typically with a mains plug on the other end), allowing multiple electrical devices to be powered from a single electrical socket. |2| ‘POWER CABLE AC’ – is an electrical cable, an assembly of one or more electrical conductors, usually held together with an overall sheath. The assembly is used for tr... - REVIEW: Avatar Audio No. 4 BAMBOO | loudspeakers | stand-mounted | POLAND | RED Fingerprint31 October 2019, 11:00 pm
PREMIERA ⌈ AVATAR AUDIO, a company run by CEZARIUSZ ANDREJCZUK, offers mostly loudspeakers. Their design concept differs from widely used today, even though – from the technical standpoint – there is nothing unusual about it. These are concepts from 1950s and 1960s although in an extreme form. This time we received the Number 4 speaker with a Bamboo cabinet. ⌋ he Avatar Audio Holophony Number 4 loudspeakers are the smallest designs developed by this company. They w...
- Top 500 SuperSonic List - Part 16 (Made in the U.K.)19 November 2019, 10:11 pm
This is an ongoing project by Claude Lemaire of Soundevaluations 116. The Cure, Three Imaginary Boys. Fiction Records – FIX 1 (UK) (1979), 33 1/3 rpm. Genre: new wave, post-punk. Just as British art director, designer, and photographer Bill Smith crafted the iconic imaginative cover art of their debut album, so did the boys bring a billowing... Read More » The post Top 500 SuperSonic List - Part 16 (Made in the U.K.) appeared first on Positive Feedback.... - Capitol Audiofest 2019 Photo-Essay19 November 2019, 9:38 pm
I only got to spend a short time this year at the Capitol Audiofest but I sure got an eyeful and an earful of some of the newest and most interesting things happening in the high end audio industry today. This is just a short set of photos of a few of the things that... Read More » The post Capitol Audiofest 2019 Photo-Essay appeared first on Positive Feedback.... - AES NY 201919 November 2019, 9:30 pm
The thing about the AES show is that it's traditionally been two shows: a trade show run by marketing people upstairs, selling off all the latest new pro audio hardware, while downstairs there are scientists and engineers talking about the latest new technology. What makes the AES different than any other show is that it... Read More » The post AES NY 2019 appeared first on Positive Feedback.... - Audio Art SC-5 ePlus Cryo Treated Speaker Cable and Jumpers - Masterful Performers at a Pocket Friendly Price16 November 2019, 10:05 pm
Plugging a pair of Audio Art SC-5 ePlus Cryo Treated Speaker Cables into your system is like renting a Sebring convertible for a spin down Pacific Coast Highway, top down, taking in the sun splashed vistas and ocean air; they won't break the bank as they open up new sensory pleasures in your listening experience.... Read More » The post Audio Art SC-5 ePlus Cryo Treated Speaker Cable and Jumpers - Masterful Performers at a Pocket Friendly Price appeared first on Positive Feedback.... - Danacables announces Black Friday Deals on Selected Items!16 November 2019, 9:59 pm
From Friday, November 29 through Friday, December 6, we will have a “Black Friday” sale on the following Danacables: Item Regular Price Special Price 1-meter TruStream USB cable $599 $499 2-meter Lazuli Ultra for Utopia, 1/4″ plug $1999 $1699 2-meter Lazuli Ultra for Utopia, 4-pin XLR $1999 $1699 2-meter Lazuli Ultra for Hifiman (2.5mm), 1/4″... Read More » The post Danacables announces Black Friday Deals on Selected Items! appeared first on Positive Feedback....
- 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 Mytek Liberty DAC12 November 2019, 1:01 am
It’s the week of Halloween here in the Midwest, which mean a few things – crisp air, beautiful colors, falling leaves, and warmer clothes, but it also means the usual plethora of haunted houses. They pop up everywhere, and inevitably, someone tries to goat me into joining them on their adventure to one. Each time, [...]... - Esoteric N-01 Network Player12 November 2019, 12:27 am
Listening to a slew of Peter Gabriel favorites, via NAS drive and ROON, I ponder in earnest the thought of life without a turntable. Which trend to follow? The declutter lady, telling us to pare down to a minimal compliment of things that bring us joy, or the vinyl enthusiasts, that want us to condemn [...]... - The Golden Ear Triton 5 Speakers11 November 2019, 11:27 pm
If you’ve ever experienced a set of Golden Ear speakers, you know that their founder and head designer Sandy Gross is a master of great sound without breaking the bank. And for a good reason, he’s a music and hifi guy to the core, with decades of experience. Where the top speakers in the Triton [...]...
- SVS Prime Pinnacle Loudspeakers15 November 2019, 5:00 am
Note: Measurements taken in the anechoic chamber at Canada's National Research Council can be found through this link. One thing I’d like to see more of in reviews of extremely expensive high-end audio components is a comparison of the sound quality of the expensive product reviewed with that of real-world gear that doesn’t require its buyer to earn a salary of six or seven figures. For example, while I can appreciate that a $20,000 pair of speakers might sound really good, as a rea... - A Great Unknown Dane -- Discovering DALI1 November 2019, 4:00 am
How does an audio manufacturer whose loudspeakers are distributed in more than 70 countries, and that has hundreds of employees, a 220,000-square-foot factory, and a history that dates back to 1983, go more or less relatively unnoticed by North America’s audio press? That was something that I and other audio writers from the US and Canada were wondering about when, early last May, we visited Danish Audiophile Loudspeaker Industries (DALI), in Nørager, Denmark. Actually, the fact tha... - Recommended Reference Component: Focal Spectral 40th Loudspeakers1 November 2019, 4:00 am
In his review of the Focal Spectral 40th loudspeakers, published on this site on September 1, 2019, Diego Estan wrote: “In their beautiful, superbly finished cabinets, the Spectral 40ths provided me with stunning sound that always left me grinning from ear to ear.” To our staff, he also remarked that the 40ths sounded so good that he seriously considered buying the review pair to use as references. ... - The Audiophile Buzz1 November 2019, 4:00 am
So sang Buffalo Springfield in 1966: “There’s something happening here. What it is ain’t exactly clear.” Nearly every hi-fi show on the planet is reporting increased numbers, the vinyl renaissance is still going strong, at least three genuine luxury brands with no audio experience whatsoever have collaborated this past year with proper hi-fi brands, the reel-to-reel tape revival is costing me a fortune as the prices escalate, ad infinitum. I am not complaining, but I am p... - Benchmark Media Systems LA4 Preamplifier1 November 2019, 4:00 am
In 1983, in a garage in Garland, Texas, Allen Burdick began building high-performance audio equipment for television under the name Benchmark Sound Company. Two years later he incorporated the company as Benchmark Media Systems, relocated to his home town of Syracuse, New York, and expanded into other market segments, including professional and home audio. Benchmark’s hardware is designed for professional applications and continuous operation 24/7, which makes it perfectly suited to l...
- Magnepan LRS speakers Review18 November 2019, 11:52 pm
When I worked as a Certified Public Accountant, I would return to my office tired and stressed after a long day spent at a client’s office. The best way for me to relax was to listen to my office stereo playing music. I installed a stereo system featuring a pair of Magnepan MMG (Mini Magnepans) [...] The post Magnepan LRS speakers Review appeared first on Dagogo.... - Audio MusiKraft announces new Nitro Series Cartridges10 November 2019, 7:17 pm
The World’s First and Only «Tunable» and «Customizable» phono cartridge Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec (November 9, 2019): Audio MusiKraft announces today the audiophile market entry of its improved cartridges. The new Nitro series is up to now our most advanced models. The complete kits are offered in two (2) motor versions (Nitro 1 and Nitro 2) and [...] The post Audio MusiKraft announces new Nitro Series Cartridges appeared first on Dagogo.... - Audio Note UK 4300E output tube8 November 2019, 6:16 pm
Introduction – Audio Note U.K. re-thinks the venerable Western Electric 300B Many of you will be familiar with Audio Note (U.K.) and their plethora of tubed products. While these products, at least for me, represent the pinnacle of what can be achieved through thoughtful design and scrupulous choice of parts for their sonics when cost [...] The post Audio Note UK 4300E output tube appeared first on Dagogo.... - Reign of the Mini-Monitors II: Paradigm Premier 200B1 November 2019, 11:08 pm
My first encounter with Paradigm was in 1992, about ten years after the company made its start just outside of Toronto, Canada. I wanted an inexpensive but decent sounding pair of bookshelf speakers for a second system that would go in a bonus room office above the garage. So I did what audiophiles usually did [...] The post Reign of the Mini-Monitors II: Paradigm Premier 200B appeared first on Dagogo.... - 2019 Dagogo Holiday Stocking Stuffers1 November 2019, 1:00 pm
Publisher’s note: The Reviewer used all listed equipment and is not affiliated with the manufacturing or retail segments of the industry. The post 2019 Dagogo Holiday Stocking Stuffers appeared first on Dagogo....
- Schiit Audio Asgard 3 Review18 November 2019, 3:25 pm
Schiit Audio Asgard 3 Headphone Amplifier Schiit Audio was founded in June of 2010 by veteran audio entrepreneurs Mike Moffat and Jason Stoddard. Moffat is best known for starting Theta and Theta Digital, and is a pioneer in the development of digital audio for the high-end market. Moffat designed the first ever stand-alone DAC while at Theta, and is responsible for that company’s bit-perfect digital filter algorithms. When Theta became Theta Digita... - Home Audio Fidelity - Room Shaper Review13 November 2019, 4:00 pm
Home Audio Fidelity - Room Shaper Review Home Audio Fidelity’s “Room Shaper” is an innovative digital signal processing (DSP) software product designed to even out low frequency room modes in your listening environment. Low frequency room modes that have uneven decay times can have a negative impact on one’s listening experience. This can be heard when certain bass notes (i.e. frequencies) take longer to decay than other bass n... - Qobuz Tugs on Superman's Cape, Makes Bold Move With Industry's Best Pricing8 November 2019, 6:50 pm
Today Qobuz dropped a bomb that nobody saw coming. The company lowered its lossless / high resolution streaming price to $12.50 /month (annually) or $14.99 /month monthly, and said "so long" to its MP3 service level. This new price is for what it calls the Studio Premier tier. Qobuz, the world's best high quality streaming service, is now the least expensive. This is the beauty of a competitive market in which many companies are vying for consumers' hard earned money. I love ... - RME ADI-2 DAC FS Review6 November 2019, 3:20 pm
I’m a DAC junkie. Sure, DACs fall far behind speakers, headphones, and (of course) source material in importance. Amps, too, probably outrank DACs in the audiophile hierarchy. But a DAC is, quite literally, a system’s link between the digital and the analog world, and a poor DAC can squeeze the life out of an otherwise solid system. But there’s danger in writing DAC reviews. There are those “objectivist” audiophiles that insist that all &ldq... - Focal Powered By Naim Store Opens In AZ31 October 2019, 8:05 am
Tonight was a big night for Focal, Naim and LMC Home Entertainment of Scottsdale, AZ. It was the grand opening of the Focal Powered By Naim store. This isn't just a corner of a store dedicated to the brands or even a store within a store, it's a complete Focal and Naim experience. The store has its own entrance, separate from LMC's main store and was designed by the team at Focal Naim. Tonight's event, from 5 to 10 PM, was packed with people, music, and video. I spent mu...
- The Beatles Singles Collection Cut Mostly From Original Singles Tapes19 November 2019, 9:51 pm
I have been assured by co-producer Guy Hayden that this 45rpm box was cut directly from TAPE and that whatever transfers were done (hence the credit) was done as they were for the AAA mono album box, to use as a reference before actual cutting in order to preserve the tapes.... - A Survey You Can Take From Cleveland, Ohio Based Gotta Groove Records18 November 2019, 5:15 pm
Cleveland, Ohio based Gotta Groove Records pressing plant just sent out an e-survey to its customer base and invite analogPlanet readers to toss in their $29.99 or two-cents. They've already received 2400 responses in a little over a day.... - Craft Records Reissues on Vinyl Creedence Clearwater Classics <i>Green River</i> and <i>Willy and The Poorboys</i>17 November 2019, 7:54 pm
Though you could argue that Bayou Country containing "Proud Mary" and "Born on the Bayou" was a better album, I'm going with Green River as a stronger, more consistent overall album (you remember albums, don't you?), which also had some hits like "Bad Moon Rising" (with it's refrain "there's a bathroom on the right"), "Lodi", which at the time made me wonder why Fogerty was writing about New Jersey and of course the title tune. In retrospect, despite the New Orleans musical setting, much of what... - Beethoven Complete Works For Cello and Piano ( New: Source Clarification)16 November 2019, 11:22 pm
How the original single LP of cellist Fournier and pianist Gulda performing Beethoven’s Cello Sonata in D (Deutsche Gramophon SLPM 138 083) ended up in my collection isn’t clear to me but I can narrow it down to either my college Beethoven symphony music appreciation class professor, or to Duane, the classical music expert at Minuteman Records in Harvard Square.Primary Category: Album ReviewsCategory: Album ReviewsArtist: Pierre Fournier, Friedrich GuldaAlbum: Bee... - Analog Corner #11916 November 2019, 7:28 pm
Here’s more proof that sound quality—or its factual representation—is no longer on the radar screen of the mainstream press. I recently sent this letter to the Wall Street Journal’s corrections editor: “Sarah McBride’s assertion in today’s lead story that satellite radio offers ‘higher quality sound’ than FM radio is demonstrably incorrect. This is not a matter of opinion. While satellite radio is ‘digital,’ it is a highly compres...
- Meet Parker, he goes deep into the sound of vinyl19 November 2019, 1:00 pm
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- Fern and Roby Raven II, LTA, Black Cat Cable, Auralic | CAF 201919 November 2019, 7:00 pm
Part-Time Audiophile As I mentioned, the Fern and Roby Raven loudspeakers were featured in two separate rooms at the 2019 Capital Audiofest–in that very special room with ModWright Instruments amplification, and this room with a more familiar match with Linear Tube Audio gear. The biggest difference, of course, is that this room featured the smaller but very similar Fern and Roby Raven II loudspeakers ($5750/pair). The Raven IIs are a bit more conventional in appearance than the floor-stan... - LKV Research, Sonner Audio, Basis, Lyra, Small Green, Roon Labs, Prism Sound | CAF 201919 November 2019, 4:00 pm
Part-Time Audiophile WASHINGTON DC (PTA) — LKV Research along with Sonner Audio, Basis, Lyra, Small Green Computer, Roon Labs, and Prism Sound really put on a good show. LKV Research was debuting their new Veros PWR+ for the first time on the east coast. Sonner Audio whom is still a relatively new name on the block was exhibiting their entry-level Legato Unum’s which sound like anything but entry level. The Story After a few phone calls with LKV Research mastermind Bill Hutchens over... - GTT Audio, Audionet, Kronos, YG Acoustics, Kubala Sosna, Mola Mola, Auralic, Roon Labs, Air Tight | CAF 201919 November 2019, 1:00 pm
Part-Time Audiophile WASHINGTON DC (PTA) — GTT Audio & Video of Long Valley, New Jersey was exhibiting three new products in one stellar performing system. New for 2019, an integrated from Audionet, a turntable power supply from Kronos, and a DAC from Mola Mola. Along for the ride: YG Acoustics, Kubala Sosna, Auralic, Roon Labs, and Air Tight. The Story Staying gassed up during an audio show can be difficult. It’s easier to do breakfast, skip lunch, and make dinner plans wit... - Laufer Teknik, Absolare, Echole | New York 201919 November 2019, 10:00 am
Part-Time Audiophile Sam Laufer was still trying to get everything working together when I entered his room. The gentleman on the left in the photo was Edgar Choueiri, professor of Physics at Princeton University. On short notice, he brought his DSP crosstalk cancellation device. It’s called a BACCH™ 3D Sound. Contacting Sam after the show (he lives in Connecticut and I know him), he said that he put in the BACCH™ 3D Sound device two hours or so on Friday, but... - Bache Audio, Alexus Audio | New York 201918 November 2019, 10:00 am
Part-Time Audiophile The Russian-born tag team of Alex Chorine (Alexus Audio) and Greg Belman (Bache Audio) were paired up again to put together a no-nonsense system that they seem to do reliably at every show. I have always lusted after the Brinkmann Sinus turntable they bring to shows. Alex supplied the electronics: Multi Standard Phono Stage ($11,995), Perfect Line Stage V2.0 ($13,995), 845SE Amp ($24,995). For digital sources, Greg supplied a Cocktail Audio X50 ...
- The hi-fi show conundrum19 November 2019, 2:01 pm
“Would you like to listen?” asked the hi-fi show exhibitor after introducing his new amplifier at Mitteldeutsche Hifi-Tage 2019 (MDHT 2019). It was clear from the quizzical facial expression that my polite “Nein danke” had taken him by surprise. I quickly offered some clarification: “I don’t come to shows to […] More-------------------------------------------------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be reproduced, recycled or re-purposed without p... - A short film about IDAGIO17 November 2019, 10:07 am
Metadata. For Neil Young & Crazy Horse’s Weld, Neil Young & Crazy Horse is the artist, Weld the album title. That’s rock n roll. For Aphex Twin’s I Care Because You Do…, Aphex Twin is the artist, I Care Because You Do… the album title. That’s acid-tinged IDM. And so […] More-------------------------------------------------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be reproduced, recycled or re-purposed without permission. For private use only.... - (More thoughts on) a beginner’s guide to DACs15 November 2019, 8:36 am
If you’re considering a DAC other than those found in your computer, smartphone or TV, you might find yourself staring blankly at a screen full of possibilities. Separating the great from the good isn’t an easy task. It takes time and effort. More time than I would find in ten […] More-------------------------------------------------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be reproduced, recycled or re-purposed without permission. For private use only. Copyright 2010-2018 &m... - A beginner’s guide to DACs14 November 2019, 8:26 am
Not everyone is an expert. Not everyone understands the jargon. Not everyone has the confidence to say, “I don’t know”. It’s important to stay as mindful of what you don’t know as what you do know (and how you learned those things). I’ve been reviewing DACs and covering high-end audio […] More-------------------------------------------------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be reproduced, recycled or re-purposed without permission. For private ... - The battle for gapless playback with Primare12 November 2019, 8:12 am
How many grooves on a vinyl record? Two; one per side, each groove delivering a handful of songs to the listener. If that album is Wire’s Chairs Missing, when played, each song stands as a distinct entity, separated from its neighbour by a one- or two-second gap. Just as the […] More-------------------------------------------------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be reproduced, recycled or re-purposed without permission. For private use only. Copyright 2010-2018 · D...
- Streaming the Classics 7/Mahler 9 Symphonies Box Sets14 November 2019, 4:48 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 both Qobuz and Tidal HiFi. 2. It does not have to be ... - van den Hul Colibri Master Signature Moving Coil Phono Cartridge13 November 2019, 5:29 pm
van den Hul is a Dutch company, created in 1980 by renown A.J. (Aalt Jouk) van den Hul (VDH) that designs and manufactures high-end moving coil phono cartridges, audio cables and other audio electronics. (Bowers & Wilkins, for example, among others, are known to use van den Hul internal wiring in their speakers.) On an early Autumn phone call from Mat Weisfeld, President of VPI Industries, I was informed that VPI had become the sole USA distributor for their phono cartridges and I was... - Focal Powered by Naim: Scottsdale, AZ Grand Opening13 November 2019, 3:04 pm
On October 30th I was lucky enough to attend the grand opening of North America’s first ‘Focal powered by Naim’ showroom in Scottsdale, Arizona. This specialty showroom features the two keystone brands of Vervent Audio Group, in partnership with LMC Home Entertainment which runs the space as part of its larger location featuring other brands such as Wilson Audio, McIntosh, Sonus Faber, and many more. The property is one of the larger audio dealerships I have had the pleas... - Master & Dynamic MH40 Over-Ear Headphones: 5th Anniversary New Wireless Model12 November 2019, 4:48 pm
Five years ago, at the New York Audio Show, I came across a new Manhattan-based headphone Company, Master & Dynamic, debuting their first headphones. The MH40, at $399; was an over-the ear closed model. I was impressed, and planned on trying to get a review sample at some point soon after. Coincidently, the next day I went back to the show with my then 3-year old daughter and started by having lunch in the hotel restaurant. At the table next to me, I recognized the two very nice ladie... - A quick listen to the Allnic Audio L-1500 Line Preamplifier (sponsored post)6 November 2019, 5:16 pm
I recently got a call from David Beetles of Hammertone Audio, Allnic Audio’s distributor, about an end of line run of one of Allnic Audio’s products—the venerable and highly respected L-1500 Preamplifier. The preamplifier has been a mainstay of Allnic’s product line for 13 years. But, this final run of the preamplifier has a few important upgrades not found on its predecessors. They includes several upgrades trickled down from the magnificent (and my present referen...
- 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."... - RME ADI-2 Pro : Modes and Audio Routing6 January 2019, 11:58 am
John Reekie takes a deep dive into the "modes" of the RME ADI-2 Pro. "The modes can be considered as a sort of shorthand that gets you close to a solution, which you can then tailor by adjusting parameters away from the default or automatic selections." He provides diagrams that illustrate the signal routing through the ADI-2 Pro in each mode, and also discusses clocking.... - Syncing a music library to a Droidisk (or PiDisk)14 December 2018, 6:26 pm
John Reekie goes all GUI to sync up his droidisk server with music files on a Mac or PC. Well, apart from installation on the ODroid or Raspberry Pi. Compared to his previous rsync-based method, this is "a better solution that is cross-platform, easier to set up, and more flexible."...
- 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 ...
- Capital AudioFest Part 4: Esoteric, Aurender, and Mytek19 November 2019, 5:43 pm
Of the digital companies at CAF who had a presence that expanded beyond mere single rooms, Aurender and Mytek were among the leading brands. ... - Bowers & Wilkins Formation DUO arrive at AudioStream16 November 2019, 4:43 pm
I sent the picture opening this article to my father and he responded right away with, “When did you get the B&Ws?”... - Capital AudioFest Part 3: Qobuz and the Playlist Trend15 November 2019, 5:24 pm
David Solomon of Qobuz North America has become a familiar face at domestic audio shows the past few years, and for good reason, he’s one of the friendliest, most enthusiastic and all around fun guys in the industry – even amongst the young-at-heart crowd. ... - Hi-Fi: 199913 November 2019, 2:59 am
I used to religiously watch a sci-fi TV show called Space 1999 when I was kid. Who would have guessed that four decades later it would help inform my take on the current state of wireless high fidelity.... - Audio Note DAC 5 Special Review: The $43,500 Question10 November 2019, 3:07 am
When I was growing up my father spoke to me about the danger of hyperbole – I was 11 or 12 years old at time. I bring it up because that moment popped into my consciousness again as I was transcribing the listening notes from my time with the Audio Note DAC 5 Special....
- 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 ... - Reminder: Only Two Chances Left To Hear Rhitom Sarkar In Toronto19 September 2019, 7:05 pm
Last Chance and Not To Be Missed! As I posted at the end of August, Hindustani Slide Guitar master Rhitom Sarkar has been here on a return visit from Kolkata – performing a series of concerts in the Greater Toronto Area. My son and I saw him play in Waterford on Sept.7th, and my wife and I were at the performance on the 14th at Govinda’s in Toronto. Both performances were amazing, with Rhitom’s mohan veena accompanied by the talented and affable Toronto tabla player, Sonesh Cha... - Review: Finalé Audio F-7189 II Integrated Amplifier16 September 2019, 3:54 pm
Finalé Audio F-7189 II Integrated Amplifier: Watch out old Dynacos, there’s a new EL84 amp in town. Review by Steve Graham Did Finalé Audio just pick the model number for their revised EL84 amplifier out of the air? Not quite. If you know your tube history – yeah, I know, yawn – a 7189 tube is an obscure, uprated EL84, one that could be run harder and therefore output a bit more power. For background on the EL84 and the 7189, try this...
- oBravo Cupid Review17 November 2019, 11:49 am
The oBravo Cupid is the company’s brand new NDD dynamic and planar driver hybrid universal in-ear monitor priced at £249.00 Disclaimer: The oBravo Cupid sent to us is a sample in exchange for our honest opinion. We thank the team at oBravo and Audio Concierge for giving us this opportunity. To read more about oBravo products we reviewed […] The post oBravo Cupid Review appeared first on Headfonics.... - Effect Audio King Arthur – First Contact16 November 2019, 11:20 am
The Effect Audio King Arthur is a collaborative TOTL 16-driver monitor complete with a unique high-end 24AWG hybrid “Caliburn” cable. It retails for $6999. Disclaimer: The Effect Audio King Arthur sent to us is a loan sample and will be returned once the main review is completed. Many thanks to Effect Audio for giving us this opportunity. […] The post Effect Audio King Arthur – First Contact appeared first on Headfonics.... - HiBy R3 Pro – First Contact15 November 2019, 10:50 am
The HiBy R3 Pro is the company’s second-generation mid-fi touch-capable portable media player installed with HiBy OS. It is priced at $199. Disclaimer: The HiBy R3 Pro was sent to us a sample in exchange for our honest opinion. We thank HiBy Music for this opportunity. To learn more about HiBy reviews on Headfonics you can click […] The post HiBy R3 Pro – First Contact appeared first on Headfonics.... - Brainwavz Hex Review13 November 2019, 11:49 am
The Brainwavz Hex is the company’s latest 3D-printed triple-driver universal monitor that is both wired and Bluetooth capable. The Hex is priced at a very affordable $99.50. Disclaimer: The Brainwavz Hex sent to us is a sample in exchange for our honest opinion. We thank the team at Brainwavz for giving us this opportunity. To read […] The post Brainwavz Hex Review appeared first on Headfonics.... - Vision Ears Elysium Review10 November 2019, 11:58 am
The Vision Ears ELYSIUM is the company’s very first hybrid monitor featuring a dynamic driver for the mids, a BA for the lows, and electrostatic tweeters for the highs. It is priced from €2900. Disclaimer: The Vision Ears ELYSIUM sent to us is a sample in exchange for our honest opinion. We thank the team […] The post Vision Ears Elysium Review appeared first on Headfonics....
- InnerFidelity Podcast No.16 Grover Neville On Hi - Fi Journalism16 November 2019, 3:51 pm
Grover Neville is a contributing writer for InnerFidelity. In this episode we sit down with the 24-year old headphone reviewer to chat about what his process is like along with his take on living and engaging with personal audio in a forum-based ecosystem.... - Capital AudioFest Part 5: Audio Technica ATH-AP2000Ti and WP900012 November 2019, 7:35 pm
Audio Technica has long been a major headphone manufacturer, though the true high-end, or ‘summit-fi’ of the headphone world has never seemed to look upon them particularly favorably. ... - SPL Phonitor XE Headamp/DAC Review10 November 2019, 7:04 pm
SPL’s Phonitor line is unusual in that it is one of only a handful of products that truly positions itself as both a professional tool and a consumer-ready luxury. ... - Capital AudioFest Part 4: Andover Audio8 November 2019, 5:21 pm
CAF this year was awash with vinyl front ends, something which is a little bit unusual for headphone playback. I’ve seen it start to take more prominence in many headphone listeners rigs however, as LPs becomes more popular with audiophiles of the personal audio disposition. ... - Captial AudioFest Part 3: A New Aeon 2 and Name for MrSpeakers6 November 2019, 1:28 pm
What’s in a name? A lot if you look around the high-end audio world. Just look to MrSpeakers who recently switched-up to Dan Clark Audio....
- Well Pleased AV, Vinnie Rossi, QLN, Innuos, SGR, GigaWatt and Triode Wire Labs – CAF 201918 November 2019, 4:49 pm
Few exhibits have created such a buzz in the audio show circus like the most recent one with Well Pleased The post Well Pleased AV, Vinnie Rossi, QLN, Innuos, SGR, GigaWatt and Triode Wire Labs – CAF 2019 appeared first on AudioHead.... - Spatial Audio debuts M3 Sapphire, alongside Linear Tube Audio, LampizatOr, Innuos, and Anticables – CAF 201914 November 2019, 4:28 pm
I always have an agenda. It’s true. I follow the rules set by Alec Baldwin — ABC: Always Be Closing. The post Spatial Audio debuts M3 Sapphire, alongside Linear Tube Audio, LampizatOr, Innuos, and Anticables – CAF 2019 appeared first on AudioHead.... - Daedalus Audio, Linear Tube Audio, LampizatOr, VPI, Soundsmith, & WyWires – CAF 201913 November 2019, 5:25 pm
Capital Audiofest 2019 was different than all others that came before it for many reasons. For one, it was a The post Daedalus Audio, Linear Tube Audio, LampizatOr, VPI, Soundsmith, & WyWires – CAF 2019 appeared first on AudioHead.... - Meze Audio Adds the RAI SOLO To Their IEM Lineup12 November 2019, 5:29 pm
In the eternal battle for mindshare in the universal fit earphone market, Meze Audio out of Romania has recently upped The post Meze Audio Adds the RAI SOLO To Their IEM Lineup appeared first on AudioHead.... - Qobuz moves to “Studio Premier” 1-tier pricing – Yes to Hi Res and No to MP311 November 2019, 7:13 pm
The big news coming out of the NY Audio show wasn’t a new shiny loudspeaker, but rather a somewhat radical The post Qobuz moves to “Studio Premier” 1-tier pricing – Yes to Hi Res and No to MP3 appeared first on AudioHead....
- Rai Penta by Meze Audio Review19 November 2019, 5:00 am
Meze Rai Penta MSRP: $1099 USD mezeaudio.com Technical Specs: Driver: PENTA-HYBRID DRIVER (4 x Customized Balanced Armature and 1 x The post Rai Penta by Meze Audio Review appeared first on Headphone Guru.... - Linear Tube Audio Black Friday Sale18 November 2019, 5:44 pm
10% DISCOUNT ON LTA AMPSOur new marketing guy doesn’t like sales, but we were able to talk him into doing The post Linear Tube Audio Black Friday Sale appeared first on Headphone Guru.... - The Schiit Bifrost 2 Review – It’s the Schiit18 November 2019, 5:00 am
It all comes rolling back. Every time I listen to a new Schiit Multibit DAC I am reminded that Mike The post The Schiit Bifrost 2 Review – It’s the Schiit appeared first on Headphone Guru.... - Danacable Launches Black Friday Deals on selected cables17 November 2019, 9:02 pm
From Friday, November 29 through Friday, December 6, we will have a “Black Friday” sale on the following Danacables: Item The post Danacable Launches Black Friday Deals on selected cables appeared first on Headphone Guru.... - HELM Audio Receives Four CES Innovation Honoree Awards Becoming Most Awarded Headphone Brand In 202014 November 2019, 7:11 pm
HELM Audio™ today announces it has received four CES Innovation Honoree Awards, establishing HELM as the leading audio innovation brand The post HELM Audio Receives Four CES Innovation Honoree Awards Becoming Most Awarded Headphone Brand In 2020 appeared first on Headphone Guru....
- $329,000 Loudspeakers – How Do They Sound?16 November 2019, 4:00 pm
A quick weekend post. Here’s a recurring question I get over the years: “Jay, you’ve heard hundreds of systems. What exactly are you paying for when moving from a $10,000 speaker to say, something beyond $100,000?” I’ve asked myself the same question on numerous occasions. And I think I’ve found some answers. More Expensive = […] The post $329,000 Loudspeakers – How Do They Sound? appeared first on Audio Bacon.... - AudioWise Inc. Announces SRC•DX™ USB to Dual-coax S/PDIF Bridge13 November 2019, 11:03 pm
AudioWise Inc. announces SRC•DX™, a USB to dual-coax S/PDIF bridge for upsampled playback at full 705.6/768kHz PCM rates. Although the industry has debated the technical merits of various upsampling filters, the commercial success of higher tap counts and symmetric linear-phase response indicates a degree of concord among audiophiles. Software upsamplers have implemented these filters at […] The post AudioWise Inc. Announces SRC•DX™ USB to Dual-coax S/PDIF Bridge app... - Clarus’s New Duet Power Conditioner for Monoblock Amplifiers5 November 2019, 7:05 pm
Clarus®, high-end audio cable brand and sister company to Tributaries A/V cables, introduces the Duet, specifically designed for the demands of Monoblock amplifiers from its first-ever line of AC Power Conditioners. The new line brings an entirely new approach to the implementation of filtering systems designed primarily for two-channel audio systems. The Clarus Approach to Power Conditioning The Clarus approach represents […] The post Clarus’... - Meze Audio Announces Rai Solo4 November 2019, 7:35 pm
Baia Mare – 4th Nov, 2019 – Meze Audio, a Romanian high-end audio company developing premium audiophile headphones and earphones, is introducing Rai Solo, its newest in-ear monitor. Rai Solo is the second IEM developed in the Rai product range, after the release of Rai Penta earlier this year. Rai Solo is aiming to become […] The post Meze Audio Announces Rai Solo appeared first on Audio Bacon.... - The JCAT Signature LAN – A $1,000 Ethernet Cable2 November 2019, 5:00 pm
Like many of you, I woke up thinking “You know what, I feel like listening to some audiophile Ethernet cables today!” So I brew up my morning coffee, line up the cables, and rub my hands vigorously. Many audiophiles who stream their music via Spotify, Qobuz, or Tidal don’t realize the sonic impact of Ethernet […] The post The JCAT Signature LAN – A $1,000 Ethernet Cable appeared first on Audio Bacon....
- ATC launches new active subwoofer… C1 Mk218 November 2019, 1:08 am
NEWS: Get those lows going with ATC's latest compact active sub... the C1 Mk2.... - Sony strikes gold with the WF-1000XM3 earbuds14 November 2019, 2:03 am
REVIEW: Sony's WF-1000XM3 could well be the true wireless earbuds to beat all competition at the price.... - The vinyl ioniser you need… DS Audio’s ION-00112 November 2019, 2:33 am
NEWS: Pamper your vinyl collection with this latest accessory from DS Audio... the ION-001 ioniser.... - Erzetich offers special price on new Thalia headphones7 November 2019, 3:01 am
NEWS: If you're a headfi enthusiast looking for something non-mainstream, the Thalia cans from Erzetich Audio could be the answer...... - Aethos… a ‘new’ look for a new Rega amp6 November 2019, 2:00 am
NEWS: A new Rega product always has audiophiles excited, and the Aethos integrated amp seems to promise great things!...
- 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.... - Audio-Technica VM500 / VM700 Phono Cartridges Reviewed28 October 2019, 11:21 am
cracking carts for the money, continuing a logical reshuffle and welcome refresh of AT's cartridge line. The post Audio-Technica VM500 / VM700 Phono Cartridges Reviewed appeared first on Audio Appraisal.... - Cambridge Audio CXN V2 Review & Comparison With Original CXN3 October 2019, 9:39 am
As the old adage goes, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”. I’m pleased to see Cambridge taking this to heart in designing the CXN V2. The post Cambridge Audio CXN V2 Review & Comparison With Original CXN appeared first on Audio Appraisal.... - Pro-Ject VC-S2 ALU Vinyl Record Cleaning Machine Reviewed26 September 2019, 10:55 am
another evolution of Pro-Ject’s excellent vinyl cleaner line. The two new models bring more welcome improvements to what was already a top-class product. The post Pro-Ject VC-S2 ALU Vinyl Record Cleaning Machine Reviewed appeared first on Audio Appraisal....
- Audio Show Report:Capital Audiofest 2019!CAF Gets Better And Better Part One13 November 2019, 3:42 pm
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- Acoustic Energy AE500 Stand-Mount Loudspeaker Review19 November 2019, 1:34 am
David Price takes a close look at the smaller of the two loudspeaker models that make up Acoustic Energy's flagship 500 Series, the compact AE500 stand mount.... - Monitor Audio Gold 100 Standmount Loudspeaker Review12 November 2019, 12:16 am
With trick drivers and a cabinet finish to die for, there’s a lot to like about Monitor Audio’s new Gold 100 standmounter, says David Price…... - NAD Electronics C 658 BluOS Streaming DAC Review9 November 2019, 1:53 am
With the C 658 BluOS Streaming DAC, NAD is back playing to its traditional strengths, thinks Andrew Baker…... - Wireworld Cable Range Review8 November 2019, 4:20 am
Mark Gusew auditions Wireworld’s Mini Eclipse 8 BiWire speaker cable, plus its Chroma 8 Ethernet, Platinum Starlight 7 USB and Supernova 7 TOSLINK optical interconnects…... - Mark Levinson ML5802 Integrated Amplifier Review6 November 2019, 12:29 am
Does Mark Levinson’s new entry-level ML5802 amplifier for digital sources make the grade? Mark Gusew decides…...
- #MusicMonday: New Music Playlist Feat. Norah Jones + 18 Other Artists You Need To Hear!19 November 2019, 2:27 am
Here’s another #MusicMonday audiophile playlist of great-sounding music you need to hear, including new music from 9-Time Grammy Award Winner Norah Jones plus 18 other songs! The playlist starts with more traditional audiophile stuff like Jazz and Blues, then moves on to non-traditional audiophile tracks towards the end. (TIDAL Music Stream Below) Check this music out in High-Resolution Audio! continue reading... - These Phenomenal Noise Cancelling Headphones Are Selling for An Unbeatable Price!18 November 2019, 11:02 pm
PSB Speakers is known for making Terrific hi-fi speakers, but as of late, their founder Paul Barton has also lent his expertise to the pursuit of making amazing headphones. The PSB Speakers M4U 8 Wireless Active Noise Cancelling headphones are this Hi-Fi Company’s answer to wireless ANC headphones from Bose and Sony. For those who are continue reading... - #NewMusicFriday…New Record Releases You Need To Hear feat. FKJ + 12 Other Artists!16 November 2019, 3:38 am
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... - Album Of The Week: Bill Laurance- “Live at the Philharmonie Cologne”15 November 2019, 1:27 am
This week’s album of the week is a solo album from Snarky Puppy’s Bill Laurance called “Live at the Philharmonie Cologne”. It’s the result of a 2018 live recording made in Cologne, Germany with the 18-piece WDR Big Band. The material is drawn from his previous solo recordings, reimagined on a grander scale for a large continue reading... - Hands-On With The Remarkable iFi PowerStation Power Conditioner/Power Strip/Surge Protector!14 November 2019, 6:03 pm
Putting together a high-quality hi-fi system, especially on a budget, is a daunting proposition. There are so many variables at play, ranging from speakers, amps, sources, cables, not to mention your personal preferences. After you read through all the reviews, get a gauge on what gear works for you, audition stuff, then plunk your hard-earned 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 […]...