- CH Precision C1.2 D/A processor27 January 2023, 12:00 am
If you're reasonably handy, you can probably build your own digital-to-analog converter. It won't cost much, and if you're careful, and knowledgeable enough to understand and follow some rather technical instructions, or if you have patience enough to follow advice from a few different online discussion forums—and the judgment to distinguish the good advice from the bad—then the DAC you make may end up sounding very good. So it's no surprise that you can buy very good Chinese-made DAC... - Audio Note Meishu Tonmeister Phono integrated amplifier26 January 2023, 12:00 am
My first high-end component was an Audio Note M2 preamplifier, which I bought from former Audio Note distributor/current Stereophile contributor Michael Trei. (Senior Contributing Editor Herb Reichert was Michael's partner in that 1990s-era Audio Note venture.) Herb can regale you with tales of motoring across the Soviet Union in an unheated Mercedes, trunk full of Audio Note components and American dollars, but that's a story for another review (most likely to be written by Herb). The Audio No... - Among the Musical #2: Beyoncé, Jay-Z, and Albert Murray25 January 2023, 12:00 am
Three or four years ago, coming back from hip surgery, I put in a stint of physical therapy. The assistant trainer, a 24-year-old named Caitlin, was a big pop music fan, as am I, although, to borrow from one of Hank Williams Jr.'s songs about his daddy, Caitlin's kind of pop and mine ain't exactly the same. One afternoon at Procore Physical Therapy, the talk turned to Beyoncé and Jay-Z's video, shot in the Louvre, for their 2018 collaborative single "Apeshit," released under their marita... - Gramophone Dreams #69: Trance Dancing on Maxwell Street & the Rotel DT-6000 "DAC Transport"24 January 2023, 12:00 am
Everyone knows I'm a lucky guy. I was born in Chicago in nineteen-hundred and forty-nine, and as far as I can tell, that was the perfect year to be born. I missed the war, plague, and Depression horrors of the first half of the 20th century, and I witnessed the art, music, and cinema inventions of the second half. Best of all, I was in the right city at the right time, walking down the right streets with the right people, to experience America's new electrified blues—as it was being born on... - The Dire Straits <I>Money For Nothing</I> Sweepstakes20 January 2023, 12:00 am
Register to win a Dire Straits Money For Nothing Vinyl LP (Total value $37.49 ea) we are giving away. About the prize: On June 17, Rhino will reissue Money For Nothing, the first Dire Straits greatest hits collection (featuring songs from the band's first five albums), which was originally released in October 1988. Newly remastered by Bob Ludwig, Money For Nothing will be made available in digital and double vinyl formats in early 2023. Fully remastered by Bob Ludwig, and cut by Bernie Grun...
- PS Audio Stellar S300 Power Amplifier27 January 2023, 3:19 pm
When it appeared in Issue 313, I read colleague Jacob […] The post PS Audio Stellar S300 Power Amplifier appeared first on The Absolute Sound.... - David Chesky Trio on NEW Album The Great European Songbook | Classical Jazz27 January 2023, 3:14 pm
Lee Scoggins had the opportunity to interview the David Chesky […] The post David Chesky Trio on NEW Album The Great European Songbook | Classical Jazz appeared first on The Absolute Sound.... - Jazz Guitar Summit27 January 2023, 3:10 pm
During phone interviews that took place while he was in […] The post Jazz Guitar Summit appeared first on The Absolute Sound.... - Strauss: Metamorphosen. Korngold: Symphonic Serenade. Schreker: Intermezzo27 January 2023, 3:06 pm
John Wilson seems to be the latest conducting sensation. His […] The post Strauss: Metamorphosen. Korngold: Symphonic Serenade. Schreker: Intermezzo appeared first on The Absolute Sound.... - 2022 Golden Ear: Polk T50 Loudspeaker27 January 2023, 3:01 pm
Polk T50 Loudspeaker $298 The tiny Polks benefit from EQ’ing […] The post 2022 Golden Ear: Polk T50 Loudspeaker appeared first on The Absolute Sound....
- FiiO FH7S In-Ear Monitor Review30 January 2023, 1:42 pm
On a second admittedly more intense listen, I discovered that the original configuration I used for the FiiO FH7S was not optimal, so as much as I originally liked them, I was left with the conclusion that they did in fact sound better than I at first believed. When it comes to musicality, and I assume this is due to the DFK midrange, the FH7S are the best FiiO IEM I have heard to date. While the HS18 eartips are a definite breakthrough in comfort and achieving a seal, and will appeal to many l...
- AES Conference On Audio Archiving, Preservation & Restoration30 January 2023, 1:05 pm
The Audio Engineering Society (AES), founded in 1948, is devoted to audio technology. The AES unites audio engineers, creative artists, scientists and students worldwide by promoting advances in audio and disseminating new knowledge and research. Their 2023 conference concerning audio archiving, preservation, and restoration presents a remarkable opportunity to bring researchers and practitioners together for three days. During the June 1st through 3rd conference at the US Library Of Congress t... - LessLoss BlackGround 10X Power Base Review28 January 2023, 1:20 pm
Louis Motek is a scientist who thinks about electricity beyond the wire. He's up there in that class of audio savants with Ted Denny of Synergistic Research, the late Jack Bybee, Rick Schultz of the former High Fidelity Cables, and likely a few others. A look at his website will tell you a lot about him. To call him an engineer borders on insult, but he's one of those, too. He works with an actual electrical engineer at LessLoss, Vilmantas "Vil" Duda, who presumably keeps Louis from violating a... - Focal Utopia Headphones Third Edition Review28 January 2023, 1:20 pm
2016 was the point when Focal's commitment to the headphone category stepped up a gear. Up to then, the company had been content to produce relatively affordable models, contesting the newly created 'nomad' category of headphones that could be used both at home and on the move, but the release of three considerably more expensive models marked a shift upmarket and much of the credibility that underpinned this was supplied by the flagship. As well as making use of the Utopia name for the first t... - Fun Music Friday! David Chesky Trio At Lincoln Center27 January 2023, 12:30 pm
For this week's Fun Music Friday here on EnjoyTheMusic.com we're featuring the David Chesky Trio performing a song from The Great European Songbook. Recorded in December 2022, Jazz at Lincoln Center is a wonderful way to hear talented musicians performing at their very best. With David Chesky on piano, Peter Washington on acoustic bass, and Billy Drummond on drums, we're sure you're going to enjoy the music....
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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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- Handbook of a Hidden Man, Part 7: I Go To School28 January 2023, 11:56 pm
What Happened Before Before the emotional drama I'm about to relate took place, something happened to set the stage. It was a typical sunny day in San Luis Obispo. When he wasn't busy with church work, Dad usually had a project going around the house. He liked to worked with his hands. Mostly he preferred... Read More » The post Handbook of a Hidden Man, Part 7: I Go To School appeared first on Positive Feedback.... - Confessions of a Setup Man Part 12: Failed Experiments28 January 2023, 10:51 pm
Re-published from Copper magazine, Issue 133, and used by permission of PS Audio. Many audiophiles are tinkerers. We're constantly striving to squeeze the last iota of performance out of our audio systems, or we just like to putz with stuff, or we're obsessive-compulsive. Tinkering often involves experimentation. And (cue evil horror movie laugh), the experiments... Read More » The post Confessions of a Setup Man Part 12: Failed Experiments appeared first on Positive Feedback.... - GTT Audio & Video appointed US Distributor and Importer of Vivid Audio27 January 2023, 8:46 pm
We at Vivid Audio are proud the have found our home away from home with GTT Audio. This partnership creates a synergy in our shared passion for excellence in musical reproduction. Bringing Vivid Audio to GTT Audio matches the ambitions of two great companies, enabling more people to fulfill the dream of musical nirvana. “The... Read More » The post GTT Audio & Video appointed US Distributor and Importer of Vivid Audio appeared first on Positive Feedback.... - Bass is Always a Problem26 January 2023, 10:05 pm
Low frequencies are problematic and cause frustration for many reasons. They are difficult to hear, difficult to reproduce, and even tougher to mitigate. In this article we will discuss all three problems and offer solutions to them. Accurate and articulate bass response is something we all strive for. It adds to the experience emotionally, viscerally,... Read More » The post Bass is Always a Problem appeared first on Positive Feedback.... - Octave Records’ Clandestine Amigo Returns with Pinnacle, an Album of Heartfelt, Inviting Pop/Rock25 January 2023, 8:06 pm
Singer/songwriter Jessica Carson and band offer a richly-textured musical tapestry in stunning high-resolution sound Boulder, Colorado, January 24, 2023 – Octave Records' Clandestine Amigo returns with their newest release, Pinnacle, showcasing the vocal, piano and songwriting talents of Jessica Carson. The new album, available on SACD/CD and high-resolution download formats, features a richly-textured production and wide musical variety, and... Read More » The po...
- The LSA VT-150 Integrated22 January 2023, 1:48 am
With the backlit output meters bouncing to the sound of Massive Attack, cranking up the VT-150s bias to the “high” position and plugging in a set of KT150 tubes proves to be a great move to get that club feeling. Our Team Fink Kim speakers are relatively easy to drive and taking advantage of their […]... - Our System of the Year for 202321 January 2023, 8:46 pm
We’ve decided to do something different this year… How about giving out an award at the beginning of the year and start out on a happy note? Bam. If you’re looking for a great all in one, turnkey system that will serve up music in every format, we suggest this setup. Also, just so we’re […]... - Welcome to Distilled!21 January 2023, 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 […]... - The Naim CD5 Si CD Player18 January 2023, 11:31 pm
What, a CD player in 2023? Shut up. If, like us, you still enjoy the CD format, and why would you not? This modestly priced player from Naim, leverages a lot of tech from decades of producing some of the world’s finest digital players, with and without disc transports. Priced just under $2,000 ($1,990 actually) […]... - The REL No. 31 Subwoofer13 January 2023, 7:46 pm
Tracking through a time-worn favorite, The K&D Sessions, the very definition of the lower bass notes being delivered is stunning, just coming from a six-pack of REL No.25 subwoofers I lived with for two years. I loved em’ but at the end of the day, they were just a bit too large physically for my room. (Though […]...
- RME ADI-2 DAC FS Digital-to-Analog Converter15 January 2023, 5:00 am
Note: for the full suite of measurements from the SoundStage! Audio-Electronics Lab, click this link. Breaking into the audiophile sphere can be profoundly difficult for a professional audio company. Audio professionals and stereo enthusiasts tend to hold wildly divergent values regarding the gear they use, and at times, they seem to speak different languages altogether. So when a company introduces a product that crosses over from one of these worlds into the other, at best, it may be regarded... - Recommended Reference Component: SME Model 60 Turntable and Series VA Tonearm15 January 2023, 5:00 am
In his December 2022 review of the SME Model 60 turntable and Series VA tonearm on SoundStage! Ultra, Jonathan Gorse declared that SME is “one of the crown jewels of the British audio industry, and is as quintessentially English as the BBC, Windsor Castle, or strawberries and cream at Wimbledon.” In his review, Jonathan described the firm’s new Model 60 turntable as “the culmination of over 60 years of audio development.” Jonathan commented: “SME released its ... - Hegel Music Systems P30A Preamplifier1 January 2023, 5:00 am
Note: for the full suite of measurements from the SoundStage! Audio-Electronics Lab, click this link. On the plane back to Toronto from Warsaw, Poland, at the close of Audio Video Show 2022, I watched—for the third time—Clint Eastwood in Gran Torino. As I age, I find myself having more in common with Clint’s character, Walt, than with his fickle and ever-suffering children, or the neighbors with whom he bonds. I’m becoming that crusty, insular curmudgeon who’s resi... - The Two Most Impressive Speakers I Heard During 20221 January 2023, 5:00 am
In 2022, I traveled to more countries to visit more hi-fi companies and hi-fi shows than in any previous year. I went to the Netherlands and England twice, three times to Germany, once to Poland, all the way across Canada, and to several places in the United States. In doing so, my purported “standing” with a couple travel-related companies blossomed—I regained Silver Elite status on Air Canada, and achieved Gold Elite status at Marriott for the first time. ... - Recommended Reference Component: Dynaudio Focus 30 Active Loudspeaker System15 December 2022, 5:00 am
Active speakers using digital signal processing (DSP) aren’t new—they’ve been part of the audiophile landscape for more than 30 years, although they were prohibitively expensive back when and have been getting far more affordable in the last decade or so. But what can be considered new are some of the features now being implemented on active speakers, such as wireless connectivity and music streaming. And in the case of Dynaudio’s Focus 30 loudspeaker system, which Gordon...
- Townshend Maximum super tweeters Review30 January 2023, 5:02 pm
I recently was introduced to a superb but very expensive add-on product known as a “super tweeter” designed and manufactured by Kan Sound Lab in Japan. I was not even familiar with this type of transducer or what it purports to do, and was quite surprised when it was first inserted into my main system. [...] The post Townshend Maximum super tweeters Review appeared first on Dagogo.... - Aspen Acoustics Grand Aspen speakers Review, Part 2 – conclusion4 January 2023, 5:00 pm
Also read: Part 1 The range of hybrid speaker products For many years I asked Bruce Thigpen of Eminent Technology to make a bigger, more capable version of the LFT-8B, which would have been a terrific affordable solution for persons seeking a bigger slice of hybrid sound. Prior to reviewing I had owned the [...] The post Aspen Acoustics Grand Aspen speakers Review, Part 2 – conclusion appeared first on Dagogo.... - Bricasti Design Launches the M1 Series II Dual Mono Converter4 January 2023, 12:22 am
The following is a press release from Bricasti Design. Shirley, MA: Bricasti Design, Ltd. launches the newly engineered M1 Series II dual mono digital to analog converter. The M1 Series II introduces a new look and feel to the M1 series of products and encompasses many elements of Bricasti Design’s vast wealth of experience engineering [...] The post Bricasti Design Launches the M1 Series II Dual Mono Converter appeared first on Dagogo.... - Aspen Acoustics Grand Aspen speakers Review, Part 1 of 228 December 2022, 5:06 pm
Note to reader: As I have invested time in reviewing the Aspen Acoustics Lagrange L5 MkII published at Dagogo.com and the speaker under consideration here is a new model built using the same principles, I will not be revisiting previously discussed background of Scott Kindt, Aspen Acoustics owner and designer, or my discussion of DLT [...] The post Aspen Acoustics Grand Aspen speakers Review, Part 1 of 2 appeared first on Dagogo.... - 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....
- Immersive Music and Magnificat Is Magnificent, Part 530 January 2023, 6:17 pm
Audio: Listen to this article. Over the last few years, I've tried to take the weekends off from work as much as I can. This usually means listening to music for pure enjoyment, watching a hockey game or two, and setting my phone down for as many hours as possible. Last weekend started this way, but when I received a message from a talented mixing engineer in Los Angeles, business and leisure came together in the best way possible.&nbs... - Optimizing my Dolby Atmos Music System25 January 2023, 7:17 pm
Optimizing my Dolby Atmos Music System “786,432 Taps Polishing the Inside of the Snow-Globe.” Bob Fairbairn December 16th, 2022, was commissioning day. Hip, Hip, Hurray! Everything is functional. I have essential listening position control of playback using a single mobile device. The system sounds so good. Early on, I had the system playing quietly while working around the office and basement. &... - Lossless TrueHD Atmos Just Got Much Easier19 January 2023, 4:00 pm
Audio: Listen to this article. When I started on this immersive audio journey, it wasn't possible to decode lossless TrueHD Atmos music on a computer. A processor with HDMI was required. Then I started using the Dolby Reference Player to decode the files, but the entire process was still less than simple. Now, it's possible to extract lossless TrueHD Atmos music into 7.1.4, and other channel configurations, WAV files for playback with ... - Reevaluating My Music Storage17 January 2023, 6:50 pm
Audio: Listen to this article. As I wrote in the forum yesterday, my ten year old Synology DS1812+ died on Sunday. I accidentally flipped off the circuit breaker in my storage room, where much of my IT related equipment is housed. This usually isn't an issue for 99.9% of my gear. Power outages happen. However, the DS1812+ didn't come back to life and I wasn't able to resuscitate it. A power outage taking out a NAS ... - Immersive Music and Some Current Favorites, Part 4 10 January 2023, 6:18 pm
Audio: Listen to this article. Listening to immersive audio is a lot like drinking tea. Tea drinkers may start with something pedestrian at Starbucks, then purchase a commercial brand such as Bigelow at the grocery store, then get a bit adventurous with something from The Republic of Tea or similar, and before they know it, they're ordering high end pu'er directly from China or organic black tea from Nepal. When it comes to immersive a...
- The Post-Modern Psychedelic/Progressive Sound Is Alive and Well on Dungen’s Stunning En Är För Mycket och Tusen Aldrig Nog LP27 January 2023, 12:00 am
In these times where some very popular music is often dominated by obvious and lazy sampling, cold-hearted digital production techniques, and a certain musical sameness, I sometimes wish I could curl up in a pod and time travel to a parallel universe where the golden era of tube-overdriven, amplified psychedelic music of 1966-1973 never quite ended. [Testify!—MM] That is kind of how I felt the first time I heard the music from Sweden’s proud champions of independently made progressi... - Vincent Audio’s PHO-701 Is a Classy Hybrid Two-Chassis MM/MC Phono Preamp Option26 January 2023, 12:00 am
Vincent Audio knows from phono preamps, and the company’s PHO-701 MM/MC hybrid two-chassis model now emerges in the wake of its vaunted PHO-700 predecessor. First, the two-chassis PHO-701 MM/MC is said to improve upon the PHO-700 by offering added adjustability to match your cartridge options, and second, it also includes a USB output. The PHO-701 performs its RIAA correction for ultra-low distortion, and it also has a single phono input, which can be switched to accommodate low-output ... - AnalogPlanet’s Top Jazz Albums of 202225 January 2023, 12:00 am
Linger Prints: Above, Samara Joy gets ready to share her jazz truth. Photo by Meredith Truax. AP editor Mike Mettler asked ace reviewer Ken Micallef to come up with a list of his top jazz releases on vinyl for 2022, and Ken happily complied, and compiled accordingly. Herewith is his list of ten listening year 2022 jazz faves on wax, presented in no particular order. SAMARA JOY Linger Awhile. Verve. (1LP) Though pegged as a Sarah Vaughan devotee after winning the award/competition of the sam... - Victrola Stream Onyx VPT-2000-BLK-ATE Turntable Coming in February23 January 2023, 12:00 am
Is there a more storied, historic company name when it comes to the history of the turntable than that of Victrola? Well, the company that’s been manufacturing audio gear since 1906 is still going strong, having recently announced at CES 2023 that their next-gen turntable, the Stream Onyx VPT-2000-BLK-ATE, will be coming our way in mid-to-late February. The Victrola Stream Onyx is the second iteration in the company’s Stream turntable lineup, following in the damped footsteps of la... - The Dire Straits <I>Money For Nothing</I> Sweepstakes20 January 2023, 12:00 am
Register to win a Dire Straits Money For Nothing Vinyl LP (Total value $37.49 ea) we are giving away. About the prize: On June 17, Rhino will reissue Money For Nothing, the first Dire Straits greatest hits collection (featuring songs from the band's first five albums), which was originally released in October 1988. Newly remastered by Bob Ludwig, Money For Nothing will be made available in digital and double vinyl formats in early 2023. Fully remastered by Bob Ludwig, and cut by Bernie Grun...
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- Aavik U-280 Integrated Amplifier/DAC | REVIEW29 January 2023, 9:00 am
In the interest of full disclosure, I reviewed the Aavik U-280 integrated amplifier and DAC ($18,000 USD) in a full Audio Group Denmark system that included the Aavik S-280 streamer ($12,000), the Ansuz Mainz8 D-TC3 [...]... - Sound Kaos Vox 3a Loudspeaker | REVIEW27 January 2023, 9:00 am
The Sound Kaos Vox 3a is probably a speaker many of you have not heard of before. I certainly had not heard of it until Soo In of Enleum and Bakoon fame offered me a [...]... - Focal Powered by Naim in Las Vegas | Announcements26 January 2023, 9:19 pm
For many years, Las Vegas in January had a singular meaning in the world of high-end audio–the Consumer Electronics Show. Opening up a new Focal Powered by Naim store in Las Vegas in January seems [...]... - Ansuz Mainz8 Generation 3 Debuts | Announcements24 January 2023, 9:00 am
Part-Time Audiophile will begin with the Audio Group Denmark (Ansuz, Aavik and Borresen) reviews this weekend with Marc Phillips’ review of the Aavik U-280 integrated amplifier/DAC. We are also in the process of reviewing the [...]... - Neat Acoustics Ministra Loudspeakers | REVIEW22 January 2023, 9:00 am
When’s the last time you’ve heard a loudspeaker, such as the Neat Acoustics Ministra, with an isobaric woofer design? It’s been a while for me, too, but I recall two relatively small monitors from years [...]...
- Global feedback: CD or vinyl (or are you just streaming)?30 January 2023, 5:08 pm
Vinyl or CD? Yes. I buy both. And in bigger numbers than your average Joe. And to the average Joe, long since converted to streaming for his music playback kicks, someone like yours truly tracking the most popular of yesterday’s music formats down the years could be puzzling. Never mind […] The post Global feedback: CD or vinyl (or are you just streaming)? first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be reproduced, recycled or re-purposed without ... - No, vinyl is not outselling CDs in Germany (or the USA…yet)30 January 2023, 4:21 pm
In the wake of our coverage of CD vs. vinyl sales in the UK in 2022 where the former still outsells the latter 2 to 1, I went looking for more data. The most up-to-date figures from Germany’s music industry body, the BVMI, show that 25.1 million CDs were sold […] The post No, vinyl is not outselling CDs in Germany (or the USA…yet) first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be reproduced, recycled or re-purposed without permission. For pri... - How got into electronic music (Part 2)28 January 2023, 10:30 am
🎥 Camera: John Darko 🎬 Editor: John Darko NOTE! This video was first published on Patreon in November 2022. It has been trimmed a little for YouTube but this version also features a sizeable chunk of freshly-shot b-roll and (I think) a better colour grade. 📺 Part 1 can be […] The post How got into electronic music (Part 2) first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be reproduced, recycled or re-purposed without permission. For ... - Scansonic HD MB1B loudspeaker review26 January 2023, 11:58 am
Some of the most sophisticated tone my present system has made yet came compliments of Raidho’s TD-1.2 monitor. Its mid/woofer with compact wind-slip N52 super-neodymium motor had visited the Aarhus Tribology & Materials lab of the Danish Technological Institute. Their research isn’t chemical but bombards materials with divergent atoms under […] The post Scansonic HD MB1B loudspeaker review first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be... - Denon’s new CD player is also an SACD player26 January 2023, 11:24 am
New from Denon, the DCD-1700NE: a CD player equipped with a proprietary ‘SVH’ (Suppress Vibration Hybrid) drive tray mechanism – that, as the name suggests, aims to suppress vibrations – and a range of internal components that have been “tuned by the Denon Soundmaster”. Also on board is Denon’s “Advanced […] The post Denon’s new CD player is also an SACD player first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of this ...
- Bill Evans/Behind The Dikes: The First Official And Complete Release Of The 1969 Netherlands Recordings—Elemental Music Records Vinyl22 January 2023, 6:21 pm
Thanks to my wonderful nephew, Ian, for loaning me this historic, brilliant vinyl document produced with great care by Elemental Records. Ian snagged this 3 LP set shortly after its debut on Record Store Day 2021. It sold out soon after. Remastered from the original Radio Hilversum analog tapes by Bernie Grundman, the limited edition comes in a triple gatefold cover in 180-gram vinyl. The set also includes a 12-page insert with never-before-published photos and essays. It’s a beautiful pro... - CLAUDIO ABBADO The Complete Recordings on DG & Decca15 January 2023, 9:07 pm
You can always bet on classical record companies to release anniversary box sets to coincide with births, deaths, etc. Without expensive remastering, these box sets even with reasonable pricing can be big winners for record companies. After umpteen re-releases, almost pure profit. This massive, limited edition 257-CD + 8-DVD box set from DG of the great Italian conductor Claudio Abbado contains every release he produced on both DG and Decca. A lifetime’s work. And this monster box costs a ... - Ansuz Acoustics PowerSwitch D213 January 2023, 12:56 pm
The Ansuz Acoustics PowerSwitch D2 is a deceptively simple product. At €5360, it’s a beautifully designed, very expensive network switch full of brilliant ideas and manufacturing acumen from the designers at Audio Group Denmark (AGD), Ansuz’s parent company. A network switch is required to connect devices on a computer network and is essential equipment for streaming from a network music player such as the Aavik Acoustics S-280. Ansuz sent me the D2 PowerSwitch to review. Stream... - Mark Levinson № 5909 High-Resolution Wireless Headphones with Active Noise Cancellation13 January 2023, 12:55 pm
Audiophiles often deny what we truly want. We hold back and go through countless reviews of a product to reassure ourselves that we are justified in purchasing our desired component. And yes, sometimes we need to check with our significant other for approval and our bank accounts; but sometimes I believe it’s just guilt that’s to blame. So, can we purchase what we desire? That is the question. I can confess I have no rational need for more headphones, I have too many (those are my wi... - Streaming the Classics: Antal Dorati13 January 2023, 12:55 pm
Do you ever type a streaming query in Roon for a classical work or artist 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:The recording must be on Apple Music, Qobuz or Tidal HiFi.It does not have to be HiR...
- 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 ...
- Classical, January 202327 January 2023, 12:00 am
Igor Levit, Leipzig Orch/Welser-Möst 'Tristan' – Liszt, Henze, Wagner, Mahler Sony 19439943482 (two CDs or three LPs; downloads to 96kHz/24-bit res) Topped and tailed by Liszt (an achingly gentle Liebestraum No 3 and an almost motionless 'Harmonies du soir'), this is a concept album and a half: an instrumental requiem for love, if you like, typically ambitious in scope for the imposingly gifted Levit and centred around an overdue revival of Henze's '60s masterpiece for piano, lar... - Jazz, January 202327 January 2023, 12:00 am
Connie Han Secrets Of Inanna Mack Avenue MA1193; LP: MAC1193LP (two discs) Raised in a musical family, the Californian piano prodigy and budding composer self-published her first album in 2015 while still (just) in her teens. Most obviously influenced by McCoy Tyner, her mastery and rhythmic drive soon won her a contract with Mack Avenue. Like Crime Zone and Iron Starlet, this third album for the Detroit label is produced and co-written by drummer Bill Wysaske, who'd been her mentor at the L... - Rock, January 202327 January 2023, 12:00 am
Arctic Monkeys The Car Domino WIGCD455; LP: WIGLP455 Arctic Monkeys' hallmark style has been built on boisterous guitars and singer Alex Turner's sharp observations and sarky delivery. But 2018's Tranquilty Base Hotel & Casino represented a stylistic shift, and The Car finds them venturing further into piano ballads, electronics and orchestration. On 'Mr Schwartz' Turner sings 'Smudging dubbin on your dancing shoes', but this music is a world away from the single of that name, with string... - Audiophile: Digital, January 202327 January 2023, 12:00 am
Eric Clapton Unplugged Mobile Fidelity UDSACD-2224 (SACD) In Nov '22, we awarded the One-Step vinyl version of this recording [Mofi UD1S 2-020] a deserved Album of the Month honour. Around that time, there was talk among the audiophile community of MoFi's usage of digital files somewhere in the chain, but I maintain that the LP is a breathtaking release. If you're one of those who prefers pure DNA, either analogue or digital, you will have no issues with this version, which – played th... - Audiophile: Vinyl, January 202327 January 2023, 12:00 am
Michael Jackson Thriller Mobile Fidelity UD1S 1-042 (One-Step) Can we kick the elephant out of the room, pretty please? After all the brouhaha this LP triggered, due to the presence of a digital stage, the proof, as it should be, is in the listening. Quite simply – and I love Jacko as much as I do kidney stones – this LP's sound is astounding. Unusually for a One-Step, it runs at 33.3rpm, and yet nothing is lost: the bass control, extension and energy seems better than with previ...
- ATC SCM40A Active Floorstanding Loudspeakers: Review30 January 2023, 11:00 am
Can the $11,000 ATC SMC40A Active Loudspeakers live up to the high price and hype? They might be the most unassuming and impressive loudspeakers we've heard in years.... - Growing Old with the DeVore Fidelity Gibbon 3 Loudspeakers29 January 2023, 11:15 pm
If you can find a pair of DeVore Fidelity Gibbon 3 Loudspeakers in great condition, these are vintage audio bookshelf loudspeakers that will never disappoint.... - Octavio’s Maestro Wireless Speakers Support TIDAL and Spotify Connect29 January 2023, 11:43 am
With support for TIDAL and Spotify Connect, the Octavio Maestro Wireless Speakers offer multiple connectivity options and great build quality.... - Vizio Refreshes Smart TV Interface for 202329 January 2023, 10:25 am
Owners of Vizio Smart TVs have some new remote control and mobile app features to take advantage of for 2023.... - The Best Way to Watch Super Bowl LVII27 January 2023, 1:00 pm
Super Bowl LVII will be available in 4K, but not everyone will be able to watch it at maximum resolution. Find out why....
- Focal Bathys Wireless Hi-Fi ANC Headphones Review30 January 2023, 12:00 pm
With all the headphones out these days is there anything truly new? I think there are with these new headphones from Focal called the Bathys. It’s a wireless headphone, so nothing new there, but it can also be a wired headphone. OK, nothing new there either. We’ve had wired headphones since the 1940s at least. It also sports noise reduction, but there are plenty of headphones with noise reduction too. The post Focal Bathys Wireless Hi-Fi ANC Headphones Review appeared first on HomeT... - Arylic A50+ Wi-Fi Stereo Amplifier Review26 January 2023, 12:00 pm
I am a huge fan of mini amps, two-channel amps, and Hi-Fi amps. The tiny A50+ Wi-Fi Stereo Amplifier from Arylic has a lot to offer, so much so that I can’t even mention it all in this intro. But anyway, the A50+ is a tiny amp in a sleek package. Coming in at just $199, it’s not expensive either… so what's the catch? Is it really as good as it sounds? Let’s find out! The post Arylic A50+ Wi-Fi Stereo Amplifier Review appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com.... - LSA Signature 80 Bookshelf Loudspeaker Review25 January 2023, 12:00 pm
The LSA Signature 80 is a beautifully crafted bookshelf speaker that looks more expensive than its price suggests The post LSA Signature 80 Bookshelf Loudspeaker Review appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com.... - Kinki Studio EX-P7 Stereo Solid State Preamplifier Review23 January 2023, 12:00 pm
Kinki Studio is a company operating out of China, and it sells direct to consumers worldwide. Their EX-P7 preamplifier has extraordinarily low distortion and a rise in the frequency response of about 1.5 dB between 1 kHz and 20 kHz which produces very fine detail. The post Kinki Studio EX-P7 Stereo Solid State Preamplifier Review appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com.... - Pro-Ject CD Box RS2 T, Pre Box RS2 Digital Review18 January 2023, 12:00 pm
The Pro-Ject Pre Box RS2 Digital and Pro-Ject CD Box RS2 T are designed to work in tandem to deliver the best sound quality from CD’s The post Pro-Ject CD Box RS2 T, Pre Box RS2 Digital Review appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com....
- Bricasti Design M1 Series II Digital-to-Analog Converter3 January 2023, 10:34 pm
First review! The adoption of digital sound, as recorded on CDs, DVDs, downloads in various formats, and other media has been underway since about 1983. In the intervening 50 years, the sound quality of these recordings has improved significantly, along with a huge increase in the quality of digital playback gear. Even so, many […]... - 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 […]...
- Review: IsoAcoustics zaZen Isolation Platform27 January 2023, 1:59 pm
IsoAcoustics II: zaZen I & II Series Isolation Platform Review by Jamie Gillies “At this point, I was kind of floored.” For anyone who has owned a turntable, stabilization and isolation are almost as important as setting the tonearm and stylus correctly. A record that skips off because of a footfall or a bump is not good and a turntable that is not level never sounds very good. But for many of us, trying to achieve isolation relatively inexpensive... - Review: exaSound e62 DAC and exaSound Sigma MkII Streamer: A Canadian-Made Gold Star Combination20 December 2022, 4:55 pm
exaSound e62 DSD512 DAC and exaSound Sigma MkII Streamer: A Canadian-Made Gold Star Combination Review by Jamie Gillies In 2019, I purchased an exaSound e20 DAC and PlayPoint streamer from my good friend and fellow audiophile. He wanted to upgrade to experience the streaming capability of MQA and he wanted an integrated DAC/streamer. He bought a Lumin D2 and sold me the pre-MQA exaSound combination that he had purchased new from exaSound when it was released in 2014 and the streamer ... - 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...
- Westone Audio MACH 30 & MACH 20 Review30 January 2023, 10:11 am
This is a review of the Westone Audio MACH 30 & MACH 20 which are universal IEMs using a triple BA and a double BA driver implementation. They are priced at £499 and £399 respectively. Disclaimer: This is a sample sent in exchange for our honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website that does not have any affiliate links. We thank both HiFi Headphones UK and Westone Audio for their support. You can click here to learn more about Westone Audi... - SMSL SU-9 Pro Review28 January 2023, 10:16 am
Our feature today is a review of the SMSL SU-9 Pro, a balanced-designed desktop DAC with BT5.0 LDAC, MQA, and DSD512 decoding capability. It is priced at $499.99. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to us for our honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or partnerships. We thank Shenzhen Audio and SMSL for their support. Click here to learn more about SMSL products that we have previously featured on Headfonics. Note, that this artic... - Noble Audio Kublai Khan Review27 January 2023, 10:31 am
We review the Noble Audio Kublai Khan, which is a high-end hybrid dynamic, balanced armature, piezoelectric, and bone conduction driver IEM. It is priced at $2599. Disclaimer: This is a sample sent to us in exchange for our honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or status. We thank Noble Audio for their support. Click here to read more about Noble Audio products we have previously featured on Headfonics. Note, that this article follows our latest s... - THIEAUDIO Oracle MKII Review25 January 2023, 10:17 am
We review the THIEAUDIO Oracle MKII, which is a hybrid IEM featuring a 10mm dynamic driver, 2 Knowles BA, and 2 electrostatic tweeters. It is priced at $589. Disclaimer: This is a sample in exchange for our honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website that does not have any affiliate links or status. We thank Linsoul for this opportunity. To read more about Thieaudio products we have previously covered on Headfonics please click here. Note, that this article follows our la... - Unique Melody Maven Pro Review23 January 2023, 10:12 am
In this feature, we review the Unique Melody Maven Pro which is a custom titanium shell IEM featuring 10 BA and a dual electrostatic driver design. It is priced at $2999. 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 Unique Melody and MusicTeck for this opportunity. To learn more about Unique Melody products previously highlighted on Headfonics you can click here. Note, th...
- Choosing The Right Amplifier For Speakers – The Occasional Podcast18 January 2023, 5:00 pm
How to pick the right amplifier for your speakers? If you believe in a cut-and-dry technical take based on specs The post Choosing The Right Amplifier For Speakers – The Occasional Podcast appeared first on AudioHead.... - Astell&Kern Expand Their Headphone Amplifier Lineup12 January 2023, 8:47 pm
January usually starts off for audiophiles with the consumer electronic show in Vegas (CES), but the press inbox this week The post Astell&Kern Expand Their Headphone Amplifier Lineup appeared first on AudioHead.... - The Occasional Podcast Product Of The Year 202221 December 2022, 2:38 pm
In partnership with our sister-site PartTimeAudiophile, The Occasional Podcast has produced its year end product of the year awards for The post The Occasional Podcast Product Of The Year 2022 appeared first on AudioHead.... - 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....
- NAD Electronics and PSB Speakers Join The Cinema Designer26 January 2023, 10:24 pm
Cloud-based design tool TCD allows NAD and PSB custom installers to generate powerful, all-in-one cinema room designs ISE, Barcelona, SPAIN, The post NAD Electronics and PSB Speakers Join The Cinema Designer appeared first on Headphone Guru.... - On the Road Again: Featuring Greg Weaver’s Home Audio System – REVIEW BY ENJOY THE MUSIC.COM26 January 2023, 6:00 am
January 2023 On the Road Again: Featuring Greg Weaver’s Home Audio System The New Apartment Lounge’s Maurice Jeffries visits the The post On the Road Again: Featuring Greg Weaver’s Home Audio System – REVIEW BY ENJOY THE MUSIC.COM appeared first on Headphone Guru.... - Focal Powered by Naim in Las Vegas25 January 2023, 6:58 pm
Unique audio products, incredible listening experiences, bespoke customer service Las Vegas – January 25, 2023 – A Focal Powered by The post Focal Powered by Naim in Las Vegas appeared first on Headphone Guru.... - Bowers & Wilkins new Pi7 S2 & Pi5 S2 in-ear True Wireless headphones upgraded with enhanced connectivity, earbud battery life and new premium finishes.25 January 2023, 8:00 am
Pi7 S2 and Pi5 S2 continue to offer industry and class-leading sound respectively, building on the award-winning status of the The post Bowers & Wilkins new Pi7 S2 & Pi5 S2 in-ear True Wireless headphones upgraded with enhanced connectivity, earbud battery life and new premium finishes. appeared first on Headphone Guru.... - NAD Electronics Announces CS1 Endpoint Network Streamer25 January 2023, 1:08 am
The affordable NAD CS1 makes it easy to add audiophile-grade streaming to any sound system Pickering, Ontario, Canada, January 24, The post NAD Electronics Announces CS1 Endpoint Network Streamer appeared first on Headphone Guru....
- February 2023 issue now on sale26 January 2023, 12:00 am
Welcome to the February issue In an industry that thrives on innovation, some of the most impressive recent hi-fi developments have been concentrated on the design and improved specification of wireless loudspeakers. With the best use of space, economy of price and the minimisation of clutter in mind, desk toppers – as we’ve decided to call them – now come in all shapes and sizes, some pragmatic and created to almost invisibly fit in with their surroundings and your chosen fur... - HFC 2022 Yearbook on sale11 January 2023, 12:00 am
Welcome to our special 2022 Yearbook bumper issue This is our annual, collectable resume of all the top kit that has passed through our pages over the last 12 months. You’ll find a vivid mix of gear from the start-up and affordable to the dream lottery-win-exotic, all of which has been tested so that you can buy with complete confidence. A few trends I’ve noticed since our last Yearbook: there’s been a proliferation of headphones, from in-ears to closed-backs, wired to wirele... - How do you prefer to use your loudspeakers: grilles on or off?11 January 2023, 12:00 am
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Welcome to the January issue There’s a bit in Donald Cammell’s Seventies gangster psychodrama Performance where Mick Jagger’s character turns to James Fox and says: “I don’t like music”. It’s a scene that’s always freaked me out, not just because it’s Mick Jagger who’s saying it. No, it’s the very idea that someone doesn’t like music. Do you know anyone who doesn’t like music? Is that even a thing? Apparently, there ...
- 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....
- EarMen ST-Amp… for headamp thrills26 January 2023, 2:18 am
NEWS: The new ST-Amp from EarMen caters to discerning listeners for whom nothing but the best-in-price will do.... - Review: How the MoFi StudioPhono charms vinyl fans19 January 2023, 3:14 am
REVIEW: The MoFi StudioPhono phono preamplifier is a good place to let your vinyl adventures rest for a long while.... - The Naim’s the same for the latest Classic Series10 January 2023, 2:15 am
NEWS: Naim takes its New Classic Series to the next level, with a preamp that has streaming capabilities.... - HiFiMan Ananda Stealth Magnet headphones – playing fast and lively29 December 2022, 2:49 am
REVIEW: The improved version of HiFiMan's Ananda headphones, now with Stealth Magnet, has our reviewer enthralled.... - An all-new S3 from Magico23 December 2022, 1:14 am
NEWS: Magico's new S3 benefits from the innovations of its flagship model, plus some fresh design updates....
- Sivga Oriole Headphones Reviewed26 January 2023, 10:21 am
similar to the Robin, as one would expect given their obvious similarity. I prefer the style, and they’re as impeccable in build and finish as any other Sivga headphone I’ve tried. Unlike plastic-laden rivals for similar money, they should last a lifetime if you look after them. The post Sivga Oriole Headphones Reviewed appeared first on Audio Appraisal.... - Cambridge Audio A5 Repair & Review24 January 2023, 10:26 am
Resurrecting an original Cambridge Audio A5 integrated amp. A very clean sounding amp, that sounds a lot more powerful than it is. Quite capable of cranking out the tunes into the right speakers; just know its limits. The post Cambridge Audio A5 Repair & Review appeared first on Audio Appraisal.... - Building the Hypex DIY Preamplifier Kit27 December 2022, 4:53 pm
The DIY preamplifier kit from Hypex is a brand new product fresh off the production line. It is a fully analogue design with modern conveniences including remote control, flexible signal routing, and a large monochrome display. Herein I document the build and show how easy it is for anyone to construct this high-end preamp, regardless of experience or technical ability. The post Building the Hypex DIY Preamplifier Kit appeared first on Audio Appraisal.... - Building Hypex Nilai500 DIY Class D Amplifier Kits26 December 2022, 7:16 pm
Can you assemble a puzzle? If so, you can put together a Hypex amplifier. Herein the build of the new Hypex Nilai500 DIY monoblock power amplifiers. The post Building Hypex Nilai500 DIY Class D Amplifier Kits appeared first on Audio Appraisal.... - 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....
- Marantz Model 40n Streaming Integrated Amplifier Review24 January 2023, 5:22 am
Eric Teh tries out this slick-looking new mid-price integrated amplifier from an iconic marque…... - Bowers & Wilkins 803 D4 Floorstanding Speaker Review24 January 2023, 12:11 am
Is this mid-range model in B&W's prestigious 800 Series Diamond an orphan child or its unsung hero? Michael Evans decides…... - Dan Clark Audio Expanse Headphones Review23 January 2023, 10:50 pm
Jay Garrett samples this super-smart new pair of premium-priced, open-back headphones…... - Solidsteel VL-3 Vinyl Library Review16 January 2023, 12:41 am
Jay Garrett pieces together this elegant hi-fi rack that's specially designed for analogue addicts…... - Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 In-Ear Headphones Review12 January 2023, 11:45 pm
A new flagship true wireless in-ear headphone from Sennheiser. Third time's a charm, as they say? Matthew Jens decides…...
- The Best Features Of Bowers & Wilkins New PI7 S2 and PI5 S2 TWS Earbuds25 January 2023, 4:13 pm
Get to know the features of Bowers & Wilkins PI7 S2 and PI5 S2 wireless earbuds! This article will show you why they deserve your attention! In April 2021, the original Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 & Pi5 in-ear noise-canceling headphones signified the British audio company’s initial entrance into the TWS industry. Now, the company claims continue reading The post The Best Features Of Bowers & Wilkins New PI7 S2 and PI5 S2 TWS Earbuds appeared first on HIFI Trends.... - NAD Unveils Its Affordable CS1 Network Music Streamer25 January 2023, 4:33 am
Today, NAD Electronics, a well-respected manufacturer of top-notch audio-video components, introduced the NAD CS1 Endpoint Network Streamer. This streamer has a conservative, pared-down design and is designed to simplify the addition of wireless streaming ability to any music system. According to NAD, the CS1 is built with audiophile-level components, allowing it to play high-res audio continue reading The post NAD Unveils Its Affordable CS1 Network Music Streamer appeared first on HIFI Trends.... - Find The Best Audiophile Shops Near You – Here’s How!23 January 2023, 1:42 am
Take your music experience to the next level by exploring audiophile shops near you! Let us show you how easy it is to find the perfect shop for all of your audio needs. As a music lover, I’m always looking for the best ways to get the most out of my music listening experience. One continue reading The post Find The Best Audiophile Shops Near You – Here’s How! appeared first on HIFI Trends.... - New In Music This Week (1.20.23): José James, Låpsley & More!21 January 2023, 12:43 am
Ready to discover the newest sounds? Check out our roundup of new music releases this week featuring R&B smoothie Jose James, electro-pop star Låpsley and other rising stars. The world of music is always in motion, and this week is no exception! We’ve got several exciting new releases from some of the best artists working continue reading The post New In Music This Week (1.20.23): José James, Låpsley & More! appeared first on HIFI Trends.... - Best Affordable Audiophile Amplifiers For Your Speakers! (2023)20 January 2023, 6:32 pm
Get the best sound for less with our roundup of the best budget audiophile amplifiers for speakers! Quality audio without breaking the bank! If you’re an audiophile looking to upgrade your sound system, you’re in luck! In 2023, there are a wide variety of great budget audiophile amplifiers available that can take your music listening continue reading The post Best Affordable Audiophile Amplifiers For Your Speakers! (2023) appeared first on HIFI Trends....
- Peachtree Carina Integrated Amplifier12 January 2023, 5:08 am
Incarnation four, that is where Peachtree Audio now stands as a company, beginning as speaker manufacturer ERA under the design guidance of noted speaker builder Mike Kelly. Incarnation two, was a dramatic shift into amplification with a vacuum tube window. Incarnation three, came with advanced engineering that improved the sound quality, upped the power output, and in a surprise, parted ways with the signature vacuum tube. Now, incarnation four, between the GaN400 amplifier, and the scree... - LSA Signature 80 Loudspeakers20 December 2022, 10:55 pm
Link to specificationsThe first rule of being an audio reviewer should be, never stop expecting to be surprised. The moment you think you can predict the performance of a piece of equipment, the unexpected is going to arrive on your doorstep. Having reviewed the LSA 10 bookshelf speakers two years ago, I made the false assumption that the Signature 80's would follow in the same performance lane. I was wrong, very wrong.LSA has created, through the design efforts Dr. Viet Nguyen, and voicin... - 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...
- CH Precision C1.2 Upgrade Listening Impressions8 January 2023, 12:35 pm
Following the May 2022 Press Release, CH Precision has recently issued the new C1.2, an update of the longer-running C1 DAC. After having my unit updated, I was so impressed with the results that I simply had to share my findings.... - A10 Audio Company Visit & End-Of-Year-Show Announcement23 December 2022, 12:19 pm
Now that the tumultuous year 2022 is coming to an end, Alex thought it would be nice to organize a musical get-together at A10Audio just after Christmas on 28 & 29 December 2022.... - Accuphase E-280 – Mini Review21 December 2022, 8:37 am
This is not so much a review as a brief report of my personal experience with the E-280 after replacing the Ayon Spirit III with it in the secondary setup.... - Børresen Acoustics Z1 and 0120 December 2022, 1:03 pm
With the Z1 Cryo and 01 Silver Supreme Edition, Børresen has produced on the one hand a speaker that offers a truly great price/performance ratio and on the other hand, an extravagantly-priced speaker that nevertheless offers state-of-the-art performance along with an absolutely stunning aesthetic.... - A Tube High Fidelity Company Visit 216 December 2022, 11:53 am
New location: Televisieweg 60 A Tube High Fidelity is very proud to announce that as of November 2022 the company has moved into a detached and considerably larger location on the Televisionweg in Almere. Here the team will have the opportunity to present even more hi-fi and to expand their range. Additionally, they are able […]...
- Edifier MS50A Review26 January 2023, 10:02 am
Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Beijing, Edifier specializes in the design and manufacture of…... - Audeze LCDi4 Review19 November 2022, 5:56 pm
Audeze have continually redefined standards in audio with their strong ethic for R&D and sheer…... - TRN ST5 Review22 October 2022, 8:51 pm
TRN (Zuodu Acoustic Technology Co., Ltd) has been a prominent name in the earphone market…... - Hidizs AP80 Pro X Review22 July 2022, 4:01 pm
Hidizs was founded in 2009 and offers an extensive range of products including DAPs, DAC/Amps…... - Moondrop Chu Review8 July 2022, 1:45 pm
Moondrop debuted in 2015 with its first product, the VX earbud and released its first…...
- Listening Space: Terry Tan – Miri Sarawak, Malaysia14 January 2023, 5:33 am
Much like a Haruki Murakami novel, the main characters of a curated sound system are brought together with a purpose which is not always readily apparent, and only through the investment of learned association can one necessarily reveal motive and purpose. The post Listening Space: Terry Tan – Miri Sarawak, Malaysia appeared first on Resistor Magazine |.... - Listening Space: Shawn Boucher – Phoenix, Arizona15 December 2022, 8:28 pm
The ability to "see" into a recording has a profoundly positive and relaxing effect in both the psychological and physiological realms of one's consciousness, flooding one with endorphins in a matter akin to a workout. Many individuals express that their sound systems enable 'well-being experiences.' The post Listening Space: Shawn Boucher – Phoenix, Arizona appeared first on Resistor Magazine |.... - Tim Lawrence on David Mancuso: How High Fidelity Shaped Dancefloor Culture30 November 2022, 5:08 am
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 ...
- SME Announces 5 New MK2 Series Turntables28 January 2023, 1:40 pm
That’s right, a quintet. The SME product range adds the Model 12 MK2, Model 15 MK2, Model 20 MK2, Model 30 MK2 and Synergy MK2. Every ‘table in the MK2 Series features the highly sophisticated new generation drive system comprising of an AC synchronous motor, [...]... - #NewMusicFriday: January 27, 202327 January 2023, 1:30 pm
Each Friday, Stephen Mejias, AudioQuest’s Director of Communications and former Stereophile and Audiostream columnist, will browse through the many exciting albums released that day and select 15 worth a closer listen. One Day by Fucked Up Fucked Up: One Day (Merge Records) Music From Montana [...]... - Album of the Week: Kali Malone | Does Spring Hide Its Joy27 January 2023, 11:00 am
I try, I really do, to pick music that my dear friend Stephen Mejias has not covered in his weekly #NewMusicFriday column because there’s so much great new music I don’t want to make it seem otherwise. Sometimes, an exception is made. I’ve talked about [...]... - Review: Auralic ARIES G1.1 Wireless Streaming Transporter26 January 2023, 10:00 am
Streamer Check List: Easy setup, intuitive interface, free and user-friendly control app, native streaming support, Roon-Ready, multiple digital outputs including AES, DSP, solid build quality, color screen a plus, and most important of all—do no harm. It’s not a particularly long list, OK I generalized, [...]... - In Barn for Review: totaldac d1-unity DAC25 January 2023, 4:14 pm
You’d be forgiven for thinking this is another photo of the totaldac d1-tube DAC/Streamer that’s been living in the Barn since 2020. But it’s not. What we have here is the new, and reportedly improved, d1-unity DAC from France’s totaldac. The d1-unity is one of [...]...
- Astell&Kern KANN MAX Review30 January 2023, 10:30 pm
Today we look at the Astell&Kern KANN MAX portable player. The KANN MAX is selling for $1,299 USD. Disclaimer: The sample of the... The post Astell&Kern KANN MAX Review appeared first on https://www.headfonia.com/... - iFi Audio Uno Review29 January 2023, 6:30 am
In today’s review, we take a look at the iFi Audio Uno, a compact USB DAC/Amplifier selling for just €/$79 USD. Disclaimer: the... The post iFi Audio Uno Review appeared first on https://www.headfonia.com/... - Hiby R3 Pro Saber 2022 Review25 January 2023, 10:30 pm
Today we review the HiBy R3 Pro Saber 2022 DAP. It is selling for $209. Disclaimer: I received the HiBy R3 Pro Saber... The post Hiby R3 Pro Saber 2022 Review appeared first on https://www.headfonia.com/... - Open Audio Alkaid Review23 January 2023, 10:30 pm
Today we are looking at the Open Audio Alkaid In-Ear Monitors, selling for $935 USD. Disclaimer: Linsoul sent us the Open Audio Alkaid... The post Open Audio Alkaid Review appeared first on https://www.headfonia.com/... - ThieAudio Oracle MKII Review22 January 2023, 6:30 am
Today we review the ThieAudio Oracle MKII Tribrid In-Ear Monitors, retailing for $589 USD. Disclaimer: Linsoul sent us the ThieAudio Oracle MKII for... The post ThieAudio Oracle MKII Review appeared first on https://www.headfonia.com/...