- Rogue Audio Pharaoh II integrated amplifier9 December 2022, 5:41 pm
This morning, I received an email from John, my DIY friend in Europe, saying how happy he was. He had just finished building a new power amplifier using two UcD250LP class-D amplifier modules. He described the results as "quiet, clear, clean, effortless class-D power," adding, "What more could I ask for?"Fri, 12/09/2022...
- Re-Tales #27: Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes in the hi-fi industry8 December 2022, 7:11 pm
I spoke with people working in hi-fi to get a sense for how the industry is evolving. Here's one way: Some companies at the market's higher end are eschewing the traditional distribution model, in which a domestic company serves as middleman for products from overseas, buying and reselling inventory to dealers and then providing support. In the newer model, distribution services are provided by the overseas manufacturing company itself, either directly or via a US subsidiary. Brinkmann, dCS, Est... - Good Grief, That's a lot of Vince Guaraldi!7 December 2022, 6:23 pm
The year 1965 was turbulent, pivotal, and consequential. LBJ sent soldiers to the Dominican Republic, stepped into Vietnam with both feet, and signed laws expanding voting rights and creating Medicare and Medicaid. Antiwar protests gathered steam, Bob Dylan went electric, the Beatles played Shea Stadium, Sandy Koufax pitched a perfect game, and pioneering DJ Alan Freed died.Wed, 12/07/2022... - Hymns of the Republic6 December 2022, 7:51 pm
Summer 1959. The concert under the stars in the Wellfleet, Massachusetts, town parking lot was over. Pete Seeger was packing up his banjo as I approached him gingerly—I was 6 years old. I stuck out the notepad I'd been careful to bring. "Can I have your autograph?" Towering over me, six-three to my three-eight, Seeger said in exasperation, if not outright coldness, "I don't give autographs. I'm not some goddamned star." Terrified, I stood my ground.Tue, 12/06/2022... - HiFi Rose RA180 integrated amplifier2 December 2022, 5:39 pm
Sometimes it's good to step outside your comfort zone. In fact, I relish new and novel experiences. It's a major reason I enjoy attending hi-fi shows and events: for the chance to see and hear new things—new hi-fi equipment, especially equipment that's groundbreaking or unusual.Fri, 12/02/2022...
- McIntosh Announces Mc451 Dual Mono Power Amplifier8 December 2022, 3:05 pm
The following is a press release issued by McIntosh. Binghamton, […] The post McIntosh Announces Mc451 Dual Mono Power Amplifier appeared first on The Absolute Sound.... - 2022 Golden Ear: Clearaudio Charisma V2 Cartridge6 December 2022, 7:52 pm
Clearaudio Charisma V2 Cartridge $2000 Promoted as founder Peter Suchy’s […] The post 2022 Golden Ear: Clearaudio Charisma V2 Cartridge appeared first on The Absolute Sound.... - A Win for Beginning Audiophiles? | GoldenEar BRX Bookshelf Speaker6 December 2022, 7:47 pm
Chief Content Officer Tom Martin reviews the GoldenEar BRX Stand-mount […] The post A Win for Beginning Audiophiles? | GoldenEar BRX Bookshelf Speaker appeared first on The Absolute Sound.... - JansZen Audio Launches The JansZen Nine.Five6 December 2022, 7:22 pm
The following is a press release from JansZen Audio December […] The post JansZen Audio Launches The JansZen Nine.Five appeared first on The Absolute Sound.... - 2022 Golden Ear: Legacy Wavelet II Processor2 December 2022, 5:41 pm
Legacy Wavelet II Processor $7950 Yes, I gave the original […] The post 2022 Golden Ear: Legacy Wavelet II Processor appeared first on The Absolute Sound....
- Review: Mojo Audio Mystique X SE Stereo DAC9 December 2022, 7:50 pm
"One of the most musical, engaging, and flexible DACs I've heard at any price."-- Dr. Matthew Clott When Benjamin Zwickel of Mojo Audio asked me to review his updated Mystique X SE DAC I jumped at the chance. My last experience with his equipment represented some of the best performance at any price, much less the huge bang for the buck it was at around $10K (in fact, the DAC was named the Mystique Evo B4B). The X signifies Benjamin's next evolutionary advancement. The closest I can compare is... - Bob Grossman's Capital Audio Fest 2022 Show Coverage9 December 2022, 6:40 am
The Capital Audio Fest (CAF) 2022 was a tremendously exciting experience and a musically thrilling time. My memories and thoughts of the event are filled with a sense of camaraderie, stories, humor, kindness, and welcoming sense of joie de vivre from fellow enthusiastic audiophile attendees along with the presenters in each room and hosts at the festival. My heartfelt thanks to my best friend and musical audiophile buddy Ken Sternberg that took all these pictures and shared attendance at the we... - HIGH END 2023 In Munich Is Fully Booked9 December 2022, 5:04 am
This just in from the High End Society: Following the registration deadline for the HIGH END 2023 on 30th November 2022, the company HIGH END SOCIETY Service GmbH is pleased to announce that the international audio show is yet again fully booked. According to the event organiser, the demand for the popular atrium rooms in particular far exceeded the capacities available.... - Are Your Ears Good Enough?8 December 2022, 11:57 am
Somebody recently wrote within one of the Facebook audiophile groups to ask if, before going to all the effort and expense of putting together a good high-end audio system, people ought to have their ears checked to find out if they can hear well enough to make it worthwhile. Does that sound reasonable to you? Another thing about ears and hearing that's happened....... - Rick Becker's Holiday Hi-Fi Gift Guide8 December 2022, 11:56 am
One of my biggest pleasures of the year is to look back at the products I've reviewed or seen at shows and make suggestions for Holiday Gifts for your beloved audiophile. Unfortunately, some of these require special knowledge or data such as the size and value of fuses, so they won't qualify as surprise gifts but I strongly believe they will be treasured nonetheless....
- MUSIC ⸜ Our Albums series: TOTO, Toto IV Columbia/Sony Music Labels SICP 10139~40, „Deluxe Edition. 40th Anniversary”, SACD/CD ⸜ 1982/20221 November 2022, 12:00 am
... - INTERVIEW ⸜ THE EDITORS series ⸜ № 35: ANDRIJA ĆURKOVIĆ, “HI-FI MEDIA” | CROATIA1 November 2022, 12:00 am
INTERVIEW interviewer WOJCIECH PACUŁA images ANDRIJA ĆURKOVIĆ | press materials No 222 November 1, 2022 ⌈ THE EDITORS is a series of interviews with audio magazine editors from all over the world – both printed and online magazines, and portals. It started on January 1st, 2012, and 34 interviews have been published so far – the one below is No. 35. Our aim is to make our readers more familiar with the people who usually hide behind the products ... - REVIEW: MuzgAudio DAC-01T ⸜ digital-to-analog converter | POLAND1 November 2022, 12:00 am
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- Silent Angel Introduces Bonn NX Network Switch8 December 2022, 10:47 pm
State-of-the-Art Network Switch Delivers Ultimate Audio Performance Woodcliff Lake, NJ, November 30, 2022: Silent Angel, designer and Manufacturer of High End digital components, proudly introduces Bonn NX: the world’s finest “Audio Grade” Network Switch. Whereas other network switches have been adapted from the mass market home computer industry, Silent Angel purpose-designs all its network switches... Read More » The post Silent Angel Introduces Bonn NX Network Switch a... - CARY AUDIO INTEGRATES TIDAL CONNECT8 December 2022, 5:18 pm
Cary Audio is pleased to announce the integration of TIDAL Connect for the DMS-650, DMS-700, and DMS-800PV network audio players. TIDAL Connect allows you to use TIDAL’s mobile or desktop app instead of the Cary Audio Streamer 2.0 app to access TIDAL. By using the TIDAL app and Connect features, you can browse and play all your TIDAL music... Read More » The post CARY AUDIO INTEGRATES TIDAL CONNECT appeared first on Positive Feedback.... - Totem Acoustic introduces the Bison Series8 December 2022, 5:17 pm
The Bison epitomizes Strength, Stability and Consistency. 3 words that accurately describe Totem Acoustic’s 35 year journey of continual global success as a loudspeaker manufacturer in the high-performance audio spectrum. Being the largest and most powerful terrestrial mammal in North America, the Bison is symbolically sacred to many indigenous tribes; a culture that has been a beacon for Totem... Read More » The post Totem Acoustic introduces the Bison Series app... - Anna Fedorova Shaping Chopin in Pure DSD256 from Jared Sacks7 December 2022, 5:25 pm
Chopin's music is loved by many. And many pianists gravitate to performing his works. Unfortunately, not all pianists should play Chopin—both Chopin and we would be better off if they found some other poor composer to butcher. But, when Chopin's music falls into the hands of an empathetic artist devoted to communicating Chopin, ah then,... Read More » The post Anna Fedorova Shaping Chopin in Pure DSD256 from Jared Sacks appeared first on Positive Feedback.... - Janszen Valentina A8 Loudspeakers7 December 2022, 5:23 pm
The Janszen Electrostatic Company was founded in the 1950s when Arthur Janzen developed the first practical electrostatic loud speaker. The company is currently run by his son David, who has continued the research and development culminating in the Valentina A8. The Valentina A8 is a complete audio system containing DAC, ADC, amps, crossover, remote control,... Read More » The post Janszen Valentina A8 Loudspeakers appeared first on Positive Feedback....
- The XSA Labs Vanguard – a new paradigm.5 December 2022, 5:05 am
In case you’re wondering, XSA stands for “eXtremely Sexy Audio,” and the Vanguard monitors you see here, done up in bamboo are certainly that. Those of you that work with wood on a regular know how hard bamboo is to work with and get it to look right. Bamboo is the carbon fiber of woods […]... - The Carver Black Magic 2528 November 2022, 7:49 am
Sometimes less is more, especially when it comes to vacuum tubes. There’s always something special about a low-powered tube amp and a pair of fairly sensitive speakers. Bob Carver’s latest, the Black Magic 25 is a perfect example. Sporting a fairly compact chassis size and tube compliment (1-12AU7, 2-12AX7’s, and 4-EL34s) the Black Magic certainly […]... - Welcome to Distilled!26 November 2022, 4:40 pm
Hello and welcome to our new section – Distilled. We are not abandoning our standard reviews, but for those of you that would like a little more than the canned press releases everyone else is posting, but not sure if you want to make the time investment in a full review, we present the distilled […]... - REL Raises The Bar26 November 2022, 1:15 am
The new no.31 Reference Subwoofer is a substantial improvement. If you aren’t paying close attention, you might easily mistake REL’s new no.31 subwoofer for one of their outgoing reference models. Upon close inspection, aside from the new super-coolio carbon fiber badge, the rear facets of the cabinet top are beveled – a further effort to […]... - More Power From LSA!24 November 2022, 2:36 am
The New VT-150 rocks… You know we had a great time with LSA’s VT-70, featuring EL-34 power. Jerold O’Brien even bought the review sample. It’s a pretty incredible little amp for the size and definitely for the price. However, 35-40 Watts per channel isn’t always enough for everyone. Bam, they just introducedthe latest VT-150 model, […]...
- JBL's Best-Kept Secret Is a Killer All-in-One Music System—the L75ms Integrated Music System Revisited1 December 2022, 5:00 am
This is the article that almost never happened. The idea for it first came up when I was picking up the JBL L75ms Integrated Music System ($1500, all prices in USD) from Gordon Brockhouse’s place. Gordon had just finished reviewing it for SoundStage! Simplifi, and his endorsement of this all-in-one system in that review was so glowing that our team basically had to give it our Reviewers’ Choice award. His praise also piqued my interest. So as I was bundling it into my SUV with the pl... - Pro-Ject Audio Systems X2 B Turntable with Ortofon Quintet Red Cartridge1 December 2022, 5:00 am
The Great Recession of 2008 was the worst global economic downturn since the Great Depression of the early 20th century. In North America, the big-three car manufacturers (General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler) suddenly found themselves in trouble as increasing fuel costs meant that consumers could no longer justify their love affair with the gas-guzzling SUVs and trucks these companies had focused their marketing and manufacturing on. With SUVs sitting on dealer lots across the continent and few b... - The Best of Warsaw's Audio Video Show 20221 December 2022, 5:00 am
About two years ago, I became quite critical of hi-fi shows. We were in the middle of the pandemic, there hadn’t been a hi-fi show in over a year, yet most companies were selling more products than they had sold in years. ... - Recommended Reference Component: EMM Labs DS-EQ1 Optical Phono Preamplifier15 November 2022, 5:00 am
Last month, we recognized the DS Audio DS 003 optical cartridge and its companion DS 003 phono preamplifier with a Recommended Reference Component award. As Jason Thorpe explained in his review of that combo on this site, DS Audio’s cartridges don’t “rely on magnets and coils to generate an electrical signal.” Instead, DS Audio cartridges use LEDs and light sensors, and the resulting signal must then be boosted and equalized by a phono preamplifier designed spec... - Shunyata Research Venom-X Speaker Cable1 November 2022, 4:00 am
Shunyata Research has been manufacturing its highly regarded power products for over 20 years. And while the Poulsbo, Washington, company is known for its power cords and Hydra power distributors, it also manufactures a full suite of cables and accessories. Shunyata’s products are not cheap: the entry-level Venom line of audio cables has prices starting at $450 and ranging up to $1000 (all prices in USD). However, all of its products utilize some or all of Shunyata’s many proprietary...
- Heaven and Earth – Cappella Records CR424 SACD Review2 December 2022, 4:57 am
HEAVEN AND EARTH Cappella Romana John Michael Boyer, associate music director & conductor, with 45th Parallel Universe Ikon of Light Sir John Tavener | Heaven and Earth: A Song of Creation Matthew Arndt · John Michael Boyer · Alexander Khalil · Kurt Sander · Richard Toensing · Tikey Zes DISC 1 – Ikon of [...] The post Heaven and Earth – Cappella Records CR424 SACD Review appeared first on Dagogo.... - Kan Sound Lab Mewon TS-001 ribbon super tweeter Review21 November 2022, 9:45 pm
Initial suspicions One afternoon I find myself sitting in my listening chair, listening to music playing from my main audio setup. The only new things are two 10-lb 111/130/192 (H/W/D) mm boxes sitting on the floor next to my Vivid Audio Giya G1. Nonetheless, I’m thinking to myself “What the heck just happened?!” The two [...] The post Kan Sound Lab Mewon TS-001 ribbon super tweeter Review appeared first on Dagogo.... - Grado Labs Opus3 moving-iron cartridge High Output version Review and Follow-up on the Music Hall mmf-1.3 turntable1 November 2022, 4:20 pm
I recently reviewed the Music Hall mmf-1.3 turntable, and as good as the turntable was, I did feel the included $30 Audio Technica AT-3600L phono cartridge prevented the turntable from performing as well as it could. After discussing about using a better phono cartridge with both Roy Hall of Music Hall and the folks at [...] The post Grado Labs Opus3 moving-iron cartridge High Output version Review and Follow-up on the Music Hall mmf-1.3 turntable appeared first on Dagogo.... - Analog Technology Switzerland introduces its first cartridge, the Nagra Reference MC1 November 2022, 4:19 pm
The following is a press release from Analog Technology Switzerland. Swiss high-end audio firm, Nagra, announces the upcoming release of its first phono cartridge – the Nagra Reference MC cartridge. Initial units are scheduled to be delivered in December. The Nagra Reference MC cartridge is the product of a number of years of intense R&D [...] The post Analog Technology Switzerland introduces its first cartridge, the Nagra Reference MC appeared first on Dagogo.... - Shapeshifter – Music of Erwin Schulhoff DE3566 Review24 October 2022, 8:23 pm
The Ziering-Conlon Initiative for Recovered Voices at the Colburn School 1. Concerto for Piano and Small Orchestra, Op. 43 (21:05) Molto sostenuto Sostenuto Allegro alla jazz Dominic Cheli, piano RVC Ensemble James Conlon, conductor Five Pieces for String Quartet (15:29) 2. Alla valse Viennese (2:03) 3. Alla serenata (3;39) 4. Alla czeca (1:45) 5. Alla [...] The post Shapeshifter – Music of Erwin Schulhoff DE3566 Review appeared first on Dagogo....
- JPLAY for iOS Is Now Available9 December 2022, 3:13 pm
Hi Guys, just a quick update. The UPnP control point app I've been using for seemingly ever, is now available in the App Store! I love this app and vow to never install mconnect on my iPhone or iPad again :~) I know @Marcin_gps and his team have been working to perfect the app for a long time. I'me very happy to see this come to fruition. The app is well worth the $49.99 /yr price. Much more to come. App websit... - An Audiophile And A Subwoofer | The Wilson Audio Lōkē9 December 2022, 2:57 pm
I have a love-hate relationship with subwoofers. When I hear them properly setup, I get the warm fuzzies listening to my favorite music. Subwoofers provide a sense of space, and both subtle and impactful presence to music. Subwoofers reproduce music that many people don't realize is present on their favorite recordings. However, I've always been extremely hesitant to embrace subwoofers. One reason is that I've never taken time to understand them thoroughly. Another is th... - Flux Lab Acoustics FA-10 PRO Review5 December 2022, 1:52 pm
A lot can change in a year and a half. When I bought my FA-10 PRO from Flux Lab Acoustics in the spring of 2021, the world was still adjusting to the trauma of the pandemic. Today, Ukrainian companies like Flux are not only faced with the continued challenges of COVID-19, but also with Vladimir Putin’s illegal invasion of their country. While the war has disrupted Flux’s operations at times, it’s still moving forward. That’s wonderful news, becaus... - A Tale Of Two Streamers29 November 2022, 3:40 pm
I have been chasing my tail here in audio land, trying to find a sweet spot for digital playback. Most recently, I have been using an Antipodes DX-3 and am still experimenting with their new software updates and different DDCs. In my search, I stumbled across two devices that have sparked my interest anew! The first is the WiiM Mini, a $100 streamer developed by LinkPlay In 2021. The second is the Slim Devices Transporter, upgraded by Dan Wrigh... - More Music For Your Enjoyment22 November 2022, 3:00 pm
My last article, was based, in part, on a Philadelphia theme. I thought I would continue with another themed piece, this time involving my favorite living jazz drummer, Jeff Hamilton. I will include here some favorites culled from his numerous recordings as a leader and there are many, as well as his contributions as a sideman or the recordings of some lesser known but worthy of your attention, jazz artists, such as Pete Malinverni and guitarists Bruce Forman and &...
- After the LP Shopping Rush: A Record Store Day 2022 Roundup Odyssey8 December 2022, 8:31 pm
Mark Smotroff was up bright and early on Record Store Day (a.k.a. RSD 2022) back on Black Friday, November 25 — and, spoiler alert, he was able to find most of the RSD Exclusive and RSD First LPs he wanted. Read on to find out what LPs he got, how they all sound, and where you might still be able to find any RSD 2022 goodies you want for your own collection. . . ... - Insider Report: Need Shelving? Pangea Audio Serves Up New Vulcan LP Storage Rack and Three-Shelf Audio Gear Rack Options, Just in Time for the Holidays6 December 2022, 9:26 pm
I don’t know about you, but I am constantly running out of room to shelve all the new LPs and vinyl box sets I purchase at my local record shops, not to mention what arrives in the mail on a seemingly daily basis (Sundays included). I’m constantly re-prioritizing what gets shelved in my designated A-level wall-to-wall shelving units, so I could sure do with some more vinyl shelving options placed nearby my main listening room and home office area to handle all the new arrivals. With... - Kenny Wayne Shepherd Riffs and Rolls His Way Into Some Good Ol’ Sonic Double Trouble on Vinyl With the Debut 180g 2LP Edition of Trouble Is… 253 December 2022, 4:44 am
Kenny Wayne Shepherd, the pre-eminent teenage guitar phenom of the 1990s, is essentially all grown up now at age 45 — but he’s still a kid at heart, albeit with a lifetime of playing his signature blend of blues, rock, and soul well under his belt. What better way to bridge the gap between the gunslinging days of yore with the wizened experience level of the here and now than with Trouble Is… 25, a complete re-recording of the Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band’s platinum-sellin... - The Perfect Songbird’s Soundtrack: An On-Vinyl Appreciation of Christine McVie’s Six Decades of Blues-Based Music and Chart-Topping Songwriting2 December 2022, 2:55 am
Christine McVie, vocalist/keyboardist and one of the principal songwriters in Fleetwood Mac, passed away in her native England yesterday, November 30, at age 79, following a brief illness. McVie — who made her initial impact on Britain’s blues-centric concert and recording circuit in the late 1960s under her given name, Christine Perfect — was perhaps best known for chart-ready singalong Fleetwood Mac hits like “Don’t Stop,” “Little Lies,” and &ld... - Neil Young Cultivates Harvest 50th Anniversary Box Set for December 2 Release That Houses Two 180g LPs and 1 EP, Including a Full Disc of Previously Unreleased Of-Era Live Tracks and Three Studio Outtakes30 November 2022, 5:40 pm
A man needs to harvest a heart of gold, and Neil Young’s groundbreaking February 1972 album Harvest provides all the aural goods on wax to do just that. (Yes, I mashed up a few album titles there, but you get the point.) To wit: A new box set celebrating the 50th anniversary of Harvest is coming via Reprise on December 2 that will include the original album on one 180g LP, plus another LP comprised of an unreleased of-era live BBC solo performance, and a 7-inch EP with a trio of unrelease...
- The Audiophiliac's Speakers of the Year 20226 December 2022, 1:00 pm
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- Totem Acoustic Introduces the Bison Series | Announcements9 December 2022, 8:15 pm
Totem Acoustic, the legendary Canadian loudspeaker company, has just announced a new line of loudspeakers known as the Bison Series. Here’s the official press release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 7, 2022 Montreal, Canada Totem Acoustic [...]... - What Ever Happened To Crazy Eddie’s Electronics – Revisited | The Occasional Podcast8 December 2022, 6:06 pm
This week’s episode of The Occasional Podcast features Scot, Marc and Brian breaking down all the good information from our annual Buyer’s Guide that was just unleashed into the wild this weekend. Also on the [...]... - Best Hi-Fi Accessories, Racks and Stands | Buyers Guide 20234 December 2022, 3:00 pm
Welcome to the Best Hi-Fi Accessories section of the Part-Time Audiophile Buyers Guide for 2023. The Guide is more than “We heartily endorse this [fill in the blank].” This collection represents our enthusiasm. Every product [...]... - Best Power Management and Cables | Buyers Guide 20234 December 2022, 12:00 pm
Welcome to the Best Power Management and Cables section of the Part-Time Audiophile Buyers Guide for 2023. The Guide is more than “We heartily endorse this [fill in the blank].” This collection represents our enthusiasm. Every [...]... - Best Headphone Gear | Buyers Guide 20234 December 2022, 9:00 am
Welcome to the Best Headphone Gear section of the Part-Time Audiophile Buyers Guide for Summer 2022. The Guide is more than “We heartily endorse this [fill in the blank].” This collection represents our enthusiasm. Every product [...]...
- Campfire puts its first true wireless IEMs into Orbit9 December 2022, 10:22 am
New from Campfire Audio: Orbit — the Portland headphone company’s first true wireless IEM. Pop the angular two-tone plastic beige case and we find each IEM held magnetically in place on either side of a battery indicator. The bright green interior reminds us that we’re not dealing with a mass […] The post Campfire puts its first true wireless IEMs into Orbit first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be reproduced, recycled or re-pur... - Podcast #42 – Thorens TD1500, NVIDIA Shield TV Pro & CAF 20227 December 2022, 8:27 am
In this latest episode of the Darko.Audio podcast, Twittering Machines’ Michael Lavorgna returns from Capital Audio Fest 2022 to regale us with stories of his favourite exhibits. I dig into the new WiiM Pro network streamer, revisit the Logitech Squeezebox Touch and explain why the NVIDIA Shield Pro is no […] The post Podcast #42 – Thorens TD1500, NVIDIA Shield TV Pro & CAF 2022 first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be reproduced,... - Bowers & Wilkins PX8 video review6 December 2022, 5:03 pm
🎥 Camera: Olaf von Voss 🎬 Editor: John Darko 🕺🏻 Motion GFX: John Darko 💰 Ad segment: Jana Dagdagan 🛋 My listening room in 2022: https://darko.audio/darkos-listening-room-2022/ 🎵 Song IDs? Playlists of all music heard in this video – and other videos – can be found on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/johndarko Further information: […] The post Bowers & Wilkins PX8 video review first appeared on Darko.Audio.------------... - The Chord Mojo 2 is 2022’s best DAC (and here’s why)6 December 2022, 4:25 pm
What’s my favourite network streamer of the year? That’d be the Wiim Mini (or Pro), as explained in the Wiim Pro’s introductory video. Does that mean the Wiim Mini (or Pro) is the best network streamer of 2022? Nope. In a second Wiim Pro video tackling viewer comments on the […] The post The Chord Mojo 2 is 2022’s best DAC (and here’s why) first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be reproduced, recycled or re-purposed w... - The S14 is Rotel’s first Future-Fi amplifier4 December 2022, 12:47 pm
Rotel has this week announced the S14: a ‘just add loudspeakers’ streaming integrated amplifier that promises 150wpc into 4 Ohms via high-current output transistors and an in-house made toroidal transformer. (Odd that the press release makes no mention of the S14’s 8 Ohm rating). The S14’s internal DAC comes from […] The post The S14 is Rotel’s first Future-Fi amplifier first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be reprod...
- Audiophilia Products of the Year 20222 December 2022, 12:17 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 hundreds of pieces we miss.With that in mind, please take into account our “winners” and rate accordingly. The equipment chosen is for a list we admire unreservedly. We hope you get a chance to listen to the kit in your system. We loved it in ours.The equipment must ... - Audiophilia Recordings of the Year 20222 December 2022, 12:17 pm
These are the finest recordings/performances we listened to this year. We discussed some of the recordings on our social media channels, used them in 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. If not linked to YouTube or Audiophilia, we’ve linked to the recording’s home page. We have no financial affiliations with any recording company. The format and initials... - Our Favourite Christmas Albums1 December 2022, 9:39 am
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.... - Hana Umami Red MC Cartridge11 November 2022, 10:56 am
Of my meagre ten years in high-end audio, the best listening experiences I’ve ever had have been when friends or acquaintances invite me into their listening space and we get to pick recordings or albums to hear together. Whether that be a classmate and young audiophile inviting me into their Montreal apartment to listen to a modest but carefully pieced together Rega/NAD system, or stepping into the treated home listening spaces of high-end distributors, being a guest in someone’s &l... - PSB Synchrony B600 Bookshelf Loudspeakers11 November 2022, 10:56 am
A great aspect of exploring the audio industry is learning about the personalities behind the products. It’s fascinating to understand how those personalities are infused into such highly engineered systems as audiophile loudspeakers. Paul Barton, founder and chief engineer of PSB Speakers is one of those figures in the landscape of high-end audio, known for his commitment to sound engineering and for his personal involvement in the design of every model. Since day one, PSB has used meticu...
- WIN! A Lateral Audio Stands LAS-9 Cadenz equipment support worth £9207 October 2021, 10:14 am
We have teamed up with our friends at Lateral Audio Stands to bring you a fantastic competition for a chance to win a four-tier LAS-9 Cadenz equipment support worth £920. Our editor, Alan Sircom reviewed the LAS-9 Cadenz equipment support in Hi-Fi+ issue 199 where he wrote, “At first glance, LAS-9 Cadenz is very much the traditional modular equipment stand.” But, he pointed out, “Looks can be deceptive, however. There are a lot of clever techniques used to help dissipat... - After the US, Japan and China, BAYZ also lands in the UK4 October 2021, 7:40 am
We are pleased to announce that BAYZ Audio (http://www.bayz-audio.eu/) speakers will be available for audition at this year’s UK AUDIO SHOW on 9-10 October in Daventry. The event has deservedly aroused considerable interest among British audiophiles and specialist journalists as we have not been able to show off our products during the last 2 years in the UK due to the pandemic. So we can safely say that this event will be the debut of our speakers at this point on the globe. We are also... - Russell K are proud to launch the new Red 120Se Loudspeaker at the UK Audio Show 2021.30 September 2021, 7:16 am
How to improve a speaker already heralded as “sounding fast, controlled and natural”? Enter the ‘Designed and manufactured in England’ Red 120Se which succeeds in raising the performance of the Red 120 to an even higher level. The new 120 Special edition shows exemplary coherence and delivers even more true-to-life dynamic nuance and detail. It’s vivid and highly engaging and because it delivers more micro-detail you hear the true relationship between musical even... - Accuphase DP-570 CD/SACD Player21 September 2021, 1:17 pm
Turns out it’s been a while since I last reviewed a CD player. A few years, in fact. And to be honest, given my long-term player of choice is the dCS Puccini that came in for issue 65 and never really left, any review units following that always had to go some to get my attention. But somewhat to my surprise, it’s been ten years since I bought that dCS player. Probably the most obvious reason why I haven’t reviewed a CD player in a while is that there are rather fewer on offe... - Norma Audio Revo IPA-140 integrated amplifier21 September 2021, 1:03 pm
There are some audio brands that arguably get more coverage than they deserve. There are others that deserve more coverage than they get. Norma is in the second group. It consistently turns in an excellent performance at sensible prices, is loved by almost anyone who hears any product in the line, and both the Norma name and products like the Revo IPA-140 integrated amplifier deserve greater recognition. I can understand why the company flies below the radar, too. Norma has that charming, but ...
- Polar Studios9 December 2022, 7:11 pm
Built originally for pop sensations ABBA, this studio inside a disused cinema has rocked to the sounds of Genesis, The Ramones and Led Zep. Steve Sutherland has the story There were four in the group but most of the time only two made it to the studio. One absentee was holed up in a nearby hotel attempting to kick a drug habit. The other was an alcoholic who could hardly get out of bed and would die soon enough, choking while passed out in a stupor. ... - Lowther Almira Loudspeaker8 December 2022, 9:06 pm
One-time royalty of the horn-loaded full-range driver, Lowther is reclaiming its crown. We hear the 'princess' Although I am no devotee of horns, I adore two of the genre's specialists, Lowther and Klipsch, and recall the delights of the former's Bicor and Acousta. But I had thought Lowther had joined other defunct brands until I met Martin Thornton in late 2019, at the last pre-Covid Tonbridge Audiojumble. I was overjoyed to hear that he had acquired the company's remnants, designs, name and e... - The Stranglers: <I>The Raven</I>6 December 2022, 10:55 pm
Psychedelic rockers? Punks? Flag-bearers for the New Wave? This fourth album from the UK quartet proved they could be all of the above and now ranks as one of their best, even if it meant their regular producer would walk away, saying they were 'losing it' In 1976 The Stranglers were a fixture on the pub rock circuit and were also in at the very start of punk, supporting The Ramones on their historic first UK date in July that year. But while they developed in parallel to this new wave in musi... - Canor Precision Tube DAC 2.10 USB DAC w/Tube Output5 December 2022, 7:36 pm
This Slovakian-built DAC retains the brand's signature triode-tube analogue stage from the companion CD 2.10 disc player, but its digital engine beats to a very different tune Many manufacturers building tube-based products seem to prefer retro-nostalgic designs but Slovakia's Canor is one of the few that favours a more modern, progressive aesthetic. It not only produces tube amplifiers but also integrates line-level tube stages into source products, such as the CD 2.10 CD player [HFN Apr '21... - dCS Lina System DAC/Headphone Amp2 December 2022, 7:12 pm
Aimed at very high-end headphone users, dCS's Lina Network DAC, Master Clock and Headphone Amplifier might also be the ideal compact system front-end for audiophiles Headphone use has changed in recent years, from something to be endured through necessity to its own subset of hi-fi listening, with no shortage of ambitious and upmarket hardware currently available. Now dCS is on that bandwagon, for while it's been busy launching its APEX DAC technology for its 'full-size' offerings [HFN Jun '22]...
- Cambridge Audio Alva TT V2 Turntable: Video Review9 December 2022, 5:31 pm
Can a wireless turntable really deliver the same experience as one wired directly into your system? The Cambridge Audio Alva TT V2 is a huge step forward.... - WTF is Keystone Correction?9 December 2022, 11:00 am
If the image on your screen or wall is not the right shape after setting up your video projector, keystone correction might help... - Meze Audio’s Epoque Fuses Art and High-End Audio Technology8 December 2022, 6:50 pm
A fusion of art and planar magnetic headphone technology, the Meze Audio Epoque offer something very unique. La Belle Epoque!... - Campfire Audio’s Orbit True Wireless Earphones Promise A New Aural Adventure8 December 2022, 5:42 pm
Yet another pair of true wireless earphones. Can the Campfire Audio Orbit deliver a better aural experience for $250?... - McIntosh’s MC451 Dual Mono Power Amplifier Unleashes the Hybrid Drive8 December 2022, 3:00 pm
The McIntosh MC451 Dual Mono Power Amplifier features Hybrid Drive technology which combines tube and solid state amplification....
- Monolith by Monoprice 8250X Multichannel Amplifier Review30 November 2022, 12:00 pm
If you have been looking for a powerful eight-channel amplifier to drive your multichannel system, we’ve got a great option for you. With 200 watts into 8 Ohms or 400 watts into 4 Ohms, the Monolith by Monoprice 8250X offers outstanding power output in a small chassis thanks to its Hypex NCore® NC502MP amplifier modules The post Monolith by Monoprice 8250X Multichannel Amplifier Review appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com.... - Paradigm Founder 120H Home Theater System Video Review28 November 2022, 12:00 pm
Taps Das meets the Paradigm Founder 120H in a home theater system and things will never be the same! Check this video review The post Paradigm Founder 120H Home Theater System Video Review appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com.... - LSA HyperDrive 2 Headphone Amplifier Review23 November 2022, 12:00 pm
It feels like we’re just seeing an explosion of headphone amps lately. It’s not a surprise, given there seems to be an equally wide explosion of headphone models. Some models wired, others wireless, and many models offering both. The post LSA HyperDrive 2 Headphone Amplifier Review appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com.... - Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Wireless Over-the-Ear Noise-Canceling Bluetooth Headphones Review21 November 2022, 12:00 pm
Bowers & Wilkins has followed their PX7 wireless headphones with the PX8, reviewed here. They have new carbon-fiber cones, real leather... The post Bowers & Wilkins PX8 Wireless Over-the-Ear Noise-Canceling Bluetooth Headphones Review appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com.... - Formovie Theater Laser Projector Review16 November 2022, 12:00 pm
New to the ultra-short throw projector scene is the Formovie Theater Laser Projector. It’s billed as a television replacement with the ability to throw an image up to 150 inches diagonal from just 19 inches away. The post Formovie Theater Laser Projector Review appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com....
- Simaudio Moon 810LP Phono Preamplifier30 November 2022, 11:37 pm
The Simaudio Moon 810LP Reference Dual-Mono Phono Preamplifier is unusually heavy. The lid alone weighs 7 1/2 pounds, and the total weight is about 30 pounds. This mass is expected in a top-of-the-line product from established Canadian audio equipment maker Simaudio. Boasting an outstanding signal-to-noise ratio of about 100 dB (depending on gain), the Moon […]... - Sutherland TZ Direct Moving-Coil Phono Preamplifier27 October 2022, 6:13 pm
FIRST REVIEW! The Sutherland TZ Direct is a brand new moving-coil cartridge preamplifier that is the result of Ron Sutherland’s exploration into the possibilities of transimpedance or current amplification. His earlier works with this technology – in contrast to the more common voltage-amplifying phono stages – include the Loco, Little Loco, and TZ Vibe. The […]... - Aurorasound VIDA Supreme Phono Preamplifier29 September 2022, 10:13 pm
“Be careful what you wish for”, goes the old saying. In this case, my wish to hear the top-of-the-line Aurorasound VIDA Supreme phono preamplifier was granted and the listening was all pleasure and no pain. Concluding the review of the Aurorasound VIDA mk.II in January of this year, I noted that wish while also suggesting […]... - Rogue Audio RP-9 Preamplifier21 August 2022, 4:10 pm
The Rogue Audio RP-9 line stage preamplifier has been on my “must audition” list since it first appeared in 2018. Having owned and reviewed other high-performance components from Rogue Audio, I asked Rogue’s Mark O’Brien if he would be interested in a review. The RP-9 is at the top of Rogue’s preamplifier product line, which […]... - Stillpoints Ultra LPI V2 Record Weight27 June 2022, 9:56 pm
The new Stillpoints Ultra LPI V2 record weight is an evolutionary advancement over the first version of the LPI. These record weights have an unthreaded hole in the center that is designed to simply slip over the record spindle of your turntable and then rest on the record label. The structure follows the design principle […]...
- Ace and Steve Vintage Update No.5: Leak Stereo 20 Restomods5 December 2022, 7:30 pm
Ace and Steve’s Big Vintage Summer Adventure Concludes Update No. 5: You Can’t do That* by Steve Graham Rewired and running like a new amp. Literally, like a 2022 amplifier. *Except I did. Let me start by ripping the Band-Aid off quickly. I gutted this classic amplifier, before completely rebuilding its under-chassis components. The method of assembly chosen by Leak made it virtually impossible to trouble-shoot the previously reported hum issues.&... - Review: IsoAcoustics Orea Graphite Isolators15 November 2022, 7:06 pm
IsoAcoustics Orea Graphite Isolators Review by Jamie Gillies As part of my quest in search of, to use poet Garrett Hongo’s great term from his recent memoir about audio obsession, “the perfect sound,” I began to consider isolation devices and products over the last couple of years. There are two schools of thought with respect to isolation. The first is that as sound travels out of a speaker, it obviously creates vibration and that can affect the performance of your... - Triangle Borea BR08 Speaker Review – Something Quite Unexpected1 November 2022, 2:30 pm
Triangle Borea BR Zero Eight Speaker Review: Detail, drama and something quite unexpected Review by Steve Graham Boring Stuff First Manufacturer’s Specifications: Tweeter: 2.5cm (1”) silk dome Midrange: 16cm (~6.5”) natural cellulose paper cone Woofers: Two, 16cm (~6.5”) fiberglass cones Sensitivity: 92dB/W/m Frequency range: 40Hz – 22KHz (+/- 3dB) Power handling: 150W Nominal impedance: 8Ω Minimum impedance: 3Ω Cabinet Dimensions: 8.11” W, 40.15&r... - Ace & Steve Update 4: I Should Have Known Better7 September 2022, 2:36 pm
Ace and Steve’s Big Vintage Summer Adventure: Update No. 4: I Should Have Known Better by Steve Graham If you have been following this series, you’ll know that the original Fisher output transformers were defective. Ace sprung for a pair of new Hammonds that are similar in size and weight to the originals. Not that this means much sonically, except Ace didn’t cheap-out on substandard parts. The Hammond naysayers among the DIY community, to say not... - Game Changer at a Reasonable Price: Neotech NEI-3001-III Interconnects22 August 2022, 6:23 pm
Game Changer at a Reasonable Price Point: Neotech NEI-3001-III Interconnects Review by Jamie Gillies Background Over the last two years, I embarked on a series of upgrades to my system in the hopes of achieving a more ‘high-end’ sound from my mid-level priced gear, after being perfectly content with my laid back, if not particularly resolving, system. My system consists of matching NAD C165BEE and C275BEE pre- and power amplifiers, a Thorens TD-145 Mk I turntable, an Oppo-105 un...
- Rode NTH-100 Review9 December 2022, 10:14 am
This is an in-depth review of the Rode NTH-100 which is a closed-back customized dynamic driver headphone with a FitLok™️ locking system. It is priced at $149. Disclaimer: This is a purchased or owned unit and not sent by the company. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or status. You can read up on Rode in more detail on their company website. You can click here to learn more about dynamic driver headphones we have previously featured on […] Rod... - Moondrop Void Review7 December 2022, 10:08 am
In this feature, we review the Moondrop Void which is a newly developed HRTF-Tuned single 50mm dynamic driver open-back headphone. It is priced at $199.99 Disclaimer: This sample was sent to us in exchange for our honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or status. We thank Moondrop and Shenzhen Audio for their support. To read more about Moondrop products we have previously featured on Headfonics, click here. Note, that this art... - Oriolus Szalayi Review5 December 2022, 10:04 am
In this post, we review the Oriolus Szalayi, a hybrid universal in-ear monitor featuring a single dynamic, single BA, and a planar driver design. It is priced at $890. Disclaimer: This is a sample unit sent to us in exchange for our honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or status. We thank Oriolus for this opportunity. You can click here to learn more about the Oriolus products we have previously featured on Headfonics. Note, that this a... - FiR Audio Krypton 5 Review3 December 2022, 10:07 am
In this article, we review the FiR Audio Krypton 5 which is a high-end hybrid 5 driver custom in-ear monitor featuring a proprietary Kinetic Bass driver. It is priced at $2999. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to us for our honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or partnerships. We thank FiR Audio for their support. Click here to learn more about FiR Audio products that we have previously featured on Headfonics. Note, that this feature follows... - Zorloo Zophia Review2 December 2022, 10:18 am
In today’s feature, we review the Zorloo Zophia which is a 2-in-1 in-ear monitor and TWS with MQA and DSD DSD22.5Mhz DAC support. The sample we have here is the Lightning Edition priced at $209. Disclaimer: This is a sample unit sent to us in exchange for our honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or status. We thank Zorloo for this opportunity. You can click here to learn more about the Zorloo products we have […] Zorloo Zophia Review...
- The Big PTA Buyer’s Guide For Audiophiles8 December 2022, 3:06 pm
This week’s episode of The Occasional Podcast is quite the holiday show. In addition to hosting PartTimeAudiophile’s Marc Phillips and The post The Big PTA Buyer’s Guide For Audiophiles appeared first on AudioHead.... - An Interview With Zu Audio and FLAX 20231 December 2022, 8:57 am
This week’s episode of PTA’s The Occasional Podcast features none other than Zu Audio speakers designer Sean Casey. As a The post An Interview With Zu Audio and FLAX 2023 appeared first on AudioHead.... - The Audiophile Black Friday and Cyber Monday Guide 202222 November 2022, 8:01 am
Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sales for Audiophiles 2022 As with last year, it seems the Black Friday deals have The post The Audiophile Black Friday and Cyber Monday Guide 2022 appeared first on AudioHead.... - Best Of Show – Capital Audiofest 202219 November 2022, 6:05 pm
While our coverage of Capital Audiofest 2022 might be a little lean this year, the writers from PartTimeAudiophlie’s The Occasional The post Best Of Show – Capital Audiofest 2022 appeared first on AudioHead.... - Review: Von Schweikert Audio Endeavor E-3 MkII16 November 2022, 5:19 pm
Review of The Von Schweikert Audio Endeavor E-3 MkII Loudspeaker More than a few audiophiles’ first real experience with Von The post Review: Von Schweikert Audio Endeavor E-3 MkII appeared first on AudioHead....
- Meze Audio introduces new limited-editionheadphone to their Art Gallery collection8 December 2022, 5:51 pm
BAIA MARE, Romania – December 8, 2022 – Meze Audio, Romanian-based company developing premium audiophile headphones and earphones, fuses art The post Meze Audio introduces new limited-edition<br>headphone to their Art Gallery collection appeared first on Headphone Guru.... - AUDEZE RELEASES NEW WIRELESS GAMING HEADSET FOR PCS AND CONSOLES8 December 2022, 2:00 pm
AUDEZE RELEASES NEW WIRELESS GAMING HEADSET FOR PCS AND CONSOLES Maxwell Planar Magnetic Headphones feature low latency wireless, an upgraded The post AUDEZE RELEASES NEW WIRELESS GAMING HEADSET FOR PCS AND CONSOLES appeared first on Headphone Guru.... - The Alpha iQ Streaming Speakers with BluOS™ are Now Shipping6 December 2022, 12:04 am
New ‘all-in-one’ wireless streaming bookshelf speakers by PSB Speakers begin broad retail availability Toronto, Canada, December 5, 2022– PSB Speakers, The post The Alpha iQ Streaming Speakers with BluOS™ are Now Shipping appeared first on Headphone Guru.... - FiiO BTR7 Portable Bluetooth Headphone Amplifier Review – REVIEW BY ENJOY THE MUSIC.COM30 November 2022, 6:00 am
November 2022 FiiO BTR7 Portable Bluetooth Headphone Amplifier Review The shape of things to come. Review By Paul Schumann When The post FiiO BTR7 Portable Bluetooth Headphone Amplifier Review – REVIEW BY ENJOY THE MUSIC.COM appeared first on Headphone Guru.... - FiiO FH7S In-Ear Monitors28 November 2022, 6:00 am
FiiO seems to improve their art with each new offering, and the new FiiO FH7S is no exception. Despite being The post FiiO FH7S In-Ear Monitors appeared first on Headphone Guru....
- January 2023 issue now on sale6 December 2022, 5:43 pm
Focal Utopia (2022) open-back headphones, Audio Physic Spark 6 standmount speaker, Vertere DG-1S turntable, Pro-Ject X8 and Phono Box DS3 turntable package, six network servers in our Group Test and much, much more... - How do you gift music at Christmas?6 December 2022, 11:11 am
What's your preferred way of giving the gift that keeps on giving? How do you gift music at Christmas? Choices Vinyl CD player Download voucher Streaming subscription Cassette Leave this field blank Show Promo ImageHi-Fi ChoicePrimary Category: MusicCategory: Opinion... - Bluesound launches Powernode Edge,16 November 2022, 9:42 am
New compact streamer from Canada... - Ohidian unleashes Incanto loudspeaker15 November 2022, 10:10 am
New UK-built three-way floorstander... - Astell&Kern introduces A&ultima SP3000 DAP and Odyssey in-ears14 November 2022, 3:04 pm
New portable player and in-ears from A&K...
- CanJam SoCal 2022 – Quick Impressions21 September 2022, 4:33 am
I know I’ve been MIA. Just had a lot of personal things to take care of. I also got married 🙂 Anyway, I’m progressing with the new listening room and will be pumping out new videos soon. Glad I made the last minute decision to attend CanJam 2020. Just picked up my 35mm lens and […] The post CanJam SoCal 2022 – Quick Impressions appeared first on Audio Bacon.... - Meze Audio announces the official launch of the 109 PRO headphone15 September 2022, 11:54 pm
BAIA MARE, Romania – September 15, 2022 – Meze Audio, award-winning high-end headphone manufacturer, announces its first dynamic open-back headphone – the 109 PRO. Made from carefully curated and responsibly sourced materials, including walnut wood, zinc, manganese steel and vegan leather, the 109 PRO is a comfortable, lightweight, yet highly durable headphone capable of producing […] The post Meze Audio announces the official launch of the 109 PRO headphone appeared fir... - Chord Company Launches the World’s First Wireless Cable: C-thru1 April 2022, 6:38 pm
1 April 2022, Wiltshire, England: Chord Company has applied its 38-year cable expertise to produce a truly unique product: the world’s first wi-fi cable, C-thru. C-thru is the painstaking result of literally weeks of research and development. The new wireless wire is not only the most transparent cable in the company’s history, it offers vanishingly low noise, making it ideal for […] The post Chord Company Launches the World’s First Wir... - 10% Off on Lazuli Products Nov 25 through Dec 2523 November 2021, 7:53 pm
From November 25 through December 25, 2021, Danacable will hold a Giving2021 sale on standard headphone products across all Lazuli product lines. You get 10% off the product’s price by entering the coupon code Giving2021 at checkout. At the end of the Giving2021 sale period, Danacable will tally up the discounts given and match the total in […] The post 10% Off on Lazuli Products Nov 25 through Dec 25 appeared first on Audio Bacon.... - JCAT Launches OPTIMO Nano PSU Upgrade Set11 September 2021, 7:17 am
ELEVATE YOUR COMPUTER AUDIO TO THE NEXT LEVEL. JCAT INTRODUCES OPTIMO NANO – POWER SUPPLY UPGRADE SET FOR THEIR USB & NET CARDS PROMISING EXCEPTIONAL SONIC IMPROVEMENT. OPTIMO nano filters and enhances power coming from computer or almost any ‘audiophile grade’ power supply on the market. It will revitalize JCAT cards and allow them to express their […] The post JCAT Launches OPTIMO Nano PSU Upgrade Set appeared first on Audio Bacon....
- Rega’s Elex integrated amp steps up to MK424 November 2022, 1:30 am
NEWS: A modern-day classic from Rega comes in line with current trends – it's the Elex with a DAC!... - McIntosh’s MDA200 D/A converter is future-proof22 November 2022, 1:20 am
NEWS: Those with an ageing D/A converter in their system may be keen on the McIntosh MDA200, which promises not to get old.... - Polk Signature Elite ES20 speakers – enjoyment effected16 November 2022, 2:02 am
REVIEW: If your aim is to just enjoy the music, these Polk Audio speakers will pleasure your senses.... - Getting manic with the Devialet Mania smart speaker8 November 2022, 1:40 am
NEWS: Devialet is holding nothing back on its first portable smart speaker, Mania.... - KLIAV Show 2022 – back in the groove29 October 2022, 11:06 pm
FEATURE: The KL International AV Show returned with a vengeance, making up for its pandemic-enforced absence....
- Majority Oakcastle DAB500 Compact HiFi Stereo System Reviewed15 November 2022, 10:09 am
a nicely made and finished bookshelf music system that provides plenty of functions for most casual listeners. A decent CD player, an excellent tuner, Bluetooth streaming, USB audio file playback and an AUX input for your telly or turntable. The post Majority Oakcastle DAB500 Compact HiFi Stereo System Reviewed appeared first on Audio Appraisal.... - Majority Robinson 2DAB DAB Radio Adapter / Tuner Reviewed14 November 2022, 12:10 pm
A tiny top flight tuner and Bluetooth receiver that offers excellent performance and clever BestTune tech. The post Majority Robinson 2DAB DAB Radio Adapter / Tuner Reviewed appeared first on Audio Appraisal.... - Majority Oakcastle HIFI200 Compact HiFi Stereo System Reviewed11 November 2022, 11:09 am
Too expensive for what it is, with much better systems even from majority themselves available for similar money. It does have a nice tuner though, useful alarm and timer functions, handy Bluetooth connectivity and USB playback. The post Majority Oakcastle HIFI200 Compact HiFi Stereo System Reviewed appeared first on Audio Appraisal.... - Classic Audio Spartan 5 Phono Stage Reviewed3 November 2022, 10:34 am
A diminutive little box, in which is a simple but objectively and subjectively top-class circuit typology. The Spartan series should be underlined at the top of your shortlist. They represent high-end objective performance and save you a boatload of cash. The post Classic Audio Spartan 5 Phono Stage Reviewed appeared first on Audio Appraisal.... - Ifi ZEN Stream Network Bridge Reviewed25 October 2022, 8:03 am
The objective of hi-fi is to reproduce the source as accurately as possible, and that is pure transparency. That’s what the ZEN stream offers. The post Ifi ZEN Stream Network Bridge Reviewed appeared first on Audio Appraisal....
- Cambridge Audio CXN V2 Network Player Review30 November 2022, 10:24 am
James Michael Hughes samples this neat and affordable network streamer and DAC…... - Pro-Ject MaiA S3 Integrated Amplifier Review28 November 2022, 9:23 am
James Michael Hughes says that less is more with this diminutive, affordable integrated amplifier…... - Lithe Audio 6.5” Bluetooth Bathroom Ceiling Speaker Review26 November 2022, 2:45 am
Marc Rushton auditions an affordable but effective method of wiring your bathroom for sound…... - Fyne Audio F704 Floorstanding Loudspeakers Review23 November 2022, 12:25 am
Craig Joyce auditions a seriously special floorstanding loudspeaker that's a unique listening experience…... - Roksan Attessa Streaming Amplifier Review21 November 2022, 11:58 pm
John Pickford auditions a surprisingly capable mid-price integrated with both vinyl and network playback capability…...
- Auris bluMe Pro Review: This Bluetooth Receiver DAC Is An Excellent Value!7 December 2022, 9:36 pm
Auris bluMe Pro Review: This Bluetooth Receiver/DAC is a great value for anyone looking to add wireless audio streaming to their stereo system. It’s especially a good option for those in rural areas that can’t get speedy Wi-fi! Auris bluMe Pro Review: Intro Right now, music streamers are very popular. They allow you to play continue reading The post Auris bluMe Pro Review: This Bluetooth Receiver DAC Is An Excellent Value! appeared first on HIFI Trends.... - The List: The Hottest New Gear For Audiophiles On A Budget! (12/3/22)4 December 2022, 5:18 am
Looking for the latest components to upgrade your audio system? We’ve rounded up the hottest new gear for audiophiles on a budget. Finding the best gear to fit your needs can be difficult if you’re an audiophile on a budget. But don’t despair! We’ve done the hard work and compiled a list of the hottest continue reading The post The List: The Hottest New Gear For Audiophiles On A Budget! (12/3/22) appeared first on HIFI Trends.... - New Music Out Today: 10 Albums You Need To Hear This Weekend! (12.2.22)3 December 2022, 4:54 am
Check Out This Week’s Best Sounding New Music Releases! Get ready for some new music out today! From pop to hip-hop, here are ten albums you need to hear this weekend. Welcome back to New Music Friday; we pick some of the best new music releases so you can get your audiophile music fix!… As usual, continue reading The post New Music Out Today: 10 Albums You Need To Hear This Weekend! (12.2.22) appeared first on HIFI Trends.... - Vigilant Audio SwitchOne Review: Small Speaker, Big Sound!2 December 2022, 4:21 am
Vigilant Audio SwitchOne Review: The SwitchOne is small enough to fit anywhere but powerful enough to fill large rooms. Find out more in our Vigilant Audio SwitchOne Review! When looking at powered bookshelf speakers, especially for the desktop, it often becomes a tradeoff between sound quality and size. A smaller speaker gives you more room continue reading The post Vigilant Audio SwitchOne Review: Small Speaker, Big Sound! appeared first on HIFI Trends.... - Samsung Cyber Monday: The Awesome Galaxy Buds Pro Are Only $99 Today!28 November 2022, 6:03 pm
Get the best Samsung Cyber Monday deal…Galaxy Buds Pro on Amazon for only $99! If you have an Android phone, especially one from Samsung, then you need to check out this amazing deal on Amazon today! SAMSUNG Galaxy Buds Pro True Wireless Earbuds w/ Noise Cancelling are only $99 today on Amazon, which is 50% continue reading The post Samsung Cyber Monday: The Awesome Galaxy Buds Pro Are Only $99 Today! appeared first on HIFI Trends....
- Long Term Update: Peachtree PreDac & GaN 4002 December 2022, 7:40 pm
Last January, I posted my review of the PreDac and GaN400. Respectfully, Peachtree was kind enough to allow me a full year experience with both pieces. I’m not going to rehash the review. Instead, I want to focus on the long-term physical performance of the two pieces. The PreDac never gave a hint of a hiccup. The volume control stayed absolutely smooth and silent. Never a pop or a click, scratching, or catching. The input selection buttons have remained flush and even, always respond... - Vista Audio Spark Amplifier23 June 2022, 1:32 am
SpecificationsWhat is it about good surprises happening in small packages? In my case, the high school years of the latter 1970’s with the mini-Aiwa stack intrigued me to no end. But that design seemed to fade as quickly as the heat built up in that four-piece grouping of tuner, preamp, amp, and cassette. While headphones seem to rule the desktop sector, there are a few exceptions. One such entry is the $399 Vista Audio Spark, a simplified integrated amplifier, designed and construct... - Peachtree PreDac & GaN400 Amplifier26 January 2022, 2:09 am
Link to specificationsLet’s face it, early adoption of new technology is fraught with risk. For every reward, there are penalties that can sink the concept, if not the business. It’s not the path for the weak of heart. It sometimes requires an almost obsessive desire to be successful. History is littered with good ideas that never panned out. Yet, sometimes the only way forward is to surf that new wave.About six years ago, the team at Peachtree Audio became aware of a new desig... - LSA HP-Diamond Headphones26 November 2021, 1:42 am
Link to SpecificationsI’ll be honest, for years I saw the LSA ads and never knew until last winter that the initials stood for Living Sounds Audio until I reviewed their sneaky good Statement 10 standmount speakers. Since then, I'd patiently awaited the HP-Diamond headphones. Due to their popularity and COVID, I was limited to just a month with these planar design, Russian-made beauties. No question, the wait was absolutely worthwhile.Up front, I need to say I was a bit concerned about the... - Aperion Audio MKII Planar Magnetic Super Tweeters19 October 2021, 3:39 am
Link to Specifications Everybody who's been a part of the audio hobby for over ten years has been there. You have a piece of gear you love, but one thing is missing that keeps it from being perfect. Several years back it was the Adcom GFT-350. Everything was so good at its price point, EXCEPT the tuner bleed-thru into other inputs. It was a painful, yet necessary parting. But sometimes an add-on component comes forward to place the favored piece in the "love it" category. I&rsquo...
- Wires 4 Music Horus and Osiris Signature Interlinks29 November 2022, 9:20 am
Wires 4 Music is a young and dynamic company based in Málaga, Spain. Their goal is to make the best possible audio cables by employing today's best available materials while aiming for a reasonable price.... - Secondary System 4 – November 202226 November 2022, 10:15 am
This is a quick summary of the Secondary System as it was on November 26th, 2022.... - AVIDHIFI MC Cartridges – Industry Update13 November 2022, 3:21 pm
AVIDHIFI offers turntables, phono stages, amplifiers, supports, and speakers, and since the summer of 2022, also a range of phono cartridges.... - Final Touch Audio Elara power cable – Revisited13 November 2022, 1:05 pm
A complete system change and newfound experiences warranted a revisit of the Final Touch Audio Elara power cable. Read on to find out how I like it now!... - Aqua La Diva M2 – Part 330 October 2022, 6:46 pm
Of late, ongoing changes on the streaming front have led to my reassessing the CD medium. But more pertinently, I have made a very interesting discovery that led to a newfound admiration for the Aqua M2 drive....
- Audeze LCDi4 Review19 November 2022, 5:56 pm
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Tracing the evolution and defining credo of a global sub-culture and attributing it almost exclusively to the influence of one person is a tricky proposition. Yet, historical data points cross-referenced with hundreds of interviews has led British author Tim Lawrence to the conclusion that reluctant DJ, storyteller, dance party architect and ‘Loft’ legend David Mancuso is that person. The post Tim Lawrence on David Mancuso: How High Fidelity Shaped Dancefloor Culture appeared first ... - Listening Space: Markus Driessen – North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany15 November 2022, 6:09 am
You may ask someone what a listening space is, but the answer would be as different as every person you asked. For some it could be a public venue, for others a private one. And for others yet, it is less corporeal and more abstract – an idea, a state of mind. A mirage. The post Listening Space: Markus Driessen – North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany appeared first on Resistor Magazine |.... - Heavy Rotation: Cape Cod Cottage – Edward Blankman28 October 2022, 3:33 am
In 1972, Edward Blankman, a retired dentist from Abington, Pennsylvania sought solace after the death of his wife Natalie. After moving to Cape Cod and finding a secondhand Wurlitzer he took it upon himself to play and read music, and after amassing enough songs, he brought together some studio musicians for a self-financed recording session in Boston. The result is an album of elegant, minimalist jazz: Cape Cod Cottage. The post Heavy Rotation: Cape Cod Cottage – Edward Blankman appeared ... - Jazz Kissa 2015 – 2019: An Interview with Katsumasa Kusunose13 October 2022, 6:58 pm
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