- Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G loudspeaker20 January 2022, 6:32 pm
When I learned that I was to review the new seventh generation of Monitor Audio's Silver 500 loudspeaker ($3200/pair), descendants of the original Silver-series products launched in 1999, I thought back on what I knew about the company and then refreshed my memory. Monitor Audio was founded, in 1972, in Teversham, England, a town bordered by farmland located some three miles from the epicenter of its more famous neighbor, Cambridge. Thu, 01/20/2022... - Won't get fooled again19 January 2022, 7:05 pm
I'm excited about the return of live music to New York City. I've attended several classical concerts in the last few weeks, and in a week or so, I'll take in a show at the City Winery: Suzanne Vega. I haven't yet made it back to New York's amazing jazz clubs—the Vanguard, the Blue Note, Smalls—but I look forward to doing so soon, especially to dropping in on my jazz local, Smoke, when it reopens in a few weeks in new, larger digs. Wed, 01/19/2022... - R2D4 2022: Death-Defying Tunes18 January 2022, 6:06 pm
So, what's this all about? Most of you already know—after all, we've been doing it since 1991, and it's one of our most popular features. But if you're new to Stereophile, here it is: Originally, the light-hearted conceit was, these are the records you'd be willing to lay down your life for. (This foie gras is to die for!) But, let's be real: That ain't gonna happen, or so I hope. Tue, 01/18/2022... - Orpheus 808 loudspeaker14 January 2022, 5:42 pm
So far, as part of my quest to find good affordable box loudspeakers, I have reviewed 20 models, in the August, October, and November 1987, and January and February 1988 issues of Stereophile (Vol.10 Nos.5, 7, & 8, Vol.11 Nos.1 & 2). Nearly all affordable loudspeakers have to be used with a pair of stands: as these have an important influence on the integrity of the sound and tend to cost upward of $100 a pair for good models, this makes such speakers less of a bargain. This month, there... - The Mod Squad Tiptoes13 January 2022, 6:14 pm
Memorandum: To: Steve McCormack, Chief Designer, The Mod Squad Dear Steve: I cannot question the general value of Tiptoes in many specific applications. There are a great many areas where I, many other audiophiles, and a number of leading manufacturers have found that Tiptoes can improve any audio system in which the components are subject to. mechanical or acoustic vibration from speaker sound—that is, virtually any audio system.Sat, 02/01/1986...
- Patricia Barber: Clique21 January 2022, 4:41 pm
Patricia Barber’s new Clique arrives before we’ve had a chance to fully […] The post Patricia Barber: Clique appeared first on The Absolute Sound.... - Philosophical Notes: The Decline Of New Music21 January 2022, 3:48 pm
No, this is not a rant about the quality of […] The post Philosophical Notes: The Decline Of New Music appeared first on The Absolute Sound.... - T+A elektroakustik Caruso Multi-Source System20 January 2022, 10:30 pm
Use the descriptor “lifestyle product” in the the wrong crowd—that […] The post T+A elektroakustik Caruso Multi-Source System appeared first on The Absolute Sound.... - McIntosh Announces Two Amplifier Stands19 January 2022, 8:36 pm
The following is a press release issued by McIntosh. Binghamton, […] The post McIntosh Announces Two Amplifier Stands appeared first on The Absolute Sound.... - iFi Zen DAC Signature19 January 2022, 8:33 pm
When I reviewed the iFi Zen DAC in Issue 313, […] The post iFi Zen DAC Signature appeared first on The Absolute Sound....
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- Olfactive Stéréophonique Scent Diffuser21 January 2022, 10:17 am
Olfactive has dropped their Stéréophonique scent diffuser ($1300), which looks quite a bit like a hornspeakers. Perfect for any high-end audio aficionado, Stéréophonique delivers an exclusive scent said to be "an experimental and revolutionary fragrance diffuser collaboration that uses speaker design theory and scent to evoke the meditative effects of ritualistic practice and enhance a listening space".... - Furutech DSS-4.1 Speaker And DPS-4.1 Power Cable Review20 January 2022, 12:35 pm
Cables have it rough. Last in thought, least in budget, forever to be put to work quickly, and then quickly overshadowed by flashier audio gear. When gushing about an audio system, who starts with the cables?... - Synergistic Research Foundation Cables Review20 January 2022, 12:35 pm
Like with climate change, it's hard to believe there are still cable deniers in this world, but they show up in the forums with a loud voice. You would think the multitude of High End cable manufacturers would be a clue. After all, if high end cables were all snake oil would so many companies exist?... - CH Precision Ethernet Streaming HD Board Review20 January 2022, 12:32 pm
It's winter time. Want to know the best tweak for the season? Humidity. Get a humidifier and maintain about 35% RH at the equipment rack. Not only does it make you feel better, it will make the equipment perform better. Sound travels through air: consider it the final wire in your system....
- COVER REVIEW: Locus Audio HOME ⸜ AC power cables | POLAND1 December 2021, 12:00 am
Review Tekst: WOJCIECH PACUŁA Zdjęcia: Wojciech Pacuła | Locus Audio No 211 December 1, 2021 ׀ WORLD PREMIERE ׀ ⌈ LOCUS AUDIO is a newly-established Polish cable manufacturer, existing since January 2021. It was founded by GRZEGORZ KOWALUK and ARTUR SABISZ and is based in Wejherowo, where the cables are hand-assembled. We test the AC power cord named HOME. ⌋ IT ALL BEGAN WITH AN EMAIL: My name is Grzegorz Kowaluk and I am a co-owner o... - INTERVIEW ⸜ The Editors series № 33: JIM AUSTIN "Stereophile" ⸜ editor-in-chief | USA1 December 2021, 12:00 am
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Review Text: WOJCIECH PACUŁA Translation: Marek Dyba Images: Xavian | Wojciech Pacuła No 210 November 1, 2021 ⌈ XAVIAN is a company specializing in the development and manufacturing of loudspeakers. It was founded by ROBERTO BARLETTA, an Italian, in Prague, Czech Republic, in 1994. Its name comes from Greek mythology - "Xavian" is a sacred place for muses, considered a source of inspiration. ⌋ OBERTO BARLETTA, THE OWNER OF XAVIAN, was born in Turin, North... - REVIEW: Siltech CLASSIC LEGEND 880i & 880L ⸜ interconnect RCA & loudspeaker cables | THE NETHERLANDS1 November 2021, 12:00 am
Review Text: WOJCIECH PACUŁA Translation: Ewa Muszczynko Images: Wojciech Pacuła No 210 November 1, 2021 ⌈ SILTECH is one of two brands that make up the INTERNATIONAL AUDIO HOLDING BV. Set up in 1983 in Nijmegen, the Netherlands, it has specialized in silver cables. In 1992, the company was bought by EDWIN VAN DER KLEY RYNVELD, an electronics engineer, who introduced it to the exclusive world of the high-end. We are testing an interconnect and a speaker cable from ... - REVIEW: Acoustic Revive RTS-30 | RKI-5005 ⸜ turntable sheet | antivibration pads | JAPAN1 November 2021, 12:00 am
Review Text: WOJCIECH PACUŁA Translation: Marek Dyba Images: Wojciech Pacuła No 210 November 1, 2021 ⊚ WORLD PREMIERE ⊚ ⌈ ACOUSTIC REVIVE is a Japanese company founded in 1997 and run by Mr. KEN ISHIGURO-san. It specializes in connection cables and anti-vibration products, but offers also innovative products, the ideas of which are most often sourced from the University of Tokyo. We test its products containing a mineral called Kiyoh-stone. ⌋ ...
- The Remastered Antonio Lysy At the Broad from Yarlung Records22 January 2022, 6:46 pm
When Bob Atiyeh sounds excited about some sonic improvement he's achieved, I pay attention. In this case it is Bob's announcement of a 15th Anniversary remastering of the famous Antonio Lysy At the Broad: Music From Argentina, a recording that has received rave reviews since its release on vinyl in 2010 and as an EP... Read More » The post The Remastered Antonio Lysy At the Broad from Yarlung Records appeared first on Positive Feedback.... - Ted Heath Swings in High Stereo – More Gold from HDTT22 January 2022, 4:59 pm
Kenneth Wilkinson, Kingsway Hall, and the Decca Tree—it all adds up to Audiophile Quality Big Band sound. I'm delighted to find yet another Kenneth Wilkinson recording to savor, this time in a luscious big band jazz recording that surprised me to find again. Leave it to Bob Witrak at High Definition Tape Transfers to uncover... Read More » The post Ted Heath Swings in High Stereo – More Gold from HDTT appeared first on Positive Feedback.... - Newport Jazz Festival 1958/1963 in Hi-Res from HDTT21 January 2022, 11:44 pm
Live recordings from the 1958 and 1963 Newport Jazz Festivals are legendary. Other years are also amazing, but its 1958 and 1963 in which I've been living recently. Louis Armstrong, Teddy Wilson, Marian McPartland, Gerry Mulligan, Art Farmer, Coleman Hawkins, Clark Terry—oh, my! And in high resolution. This is sinful goodness, and I'm just loving... Read More » The post Newport Jazz Festival 1958/1963 in Hi-Res from HDTT appeared first on Positive Feedback.... - McIntosh Announces Two Amplifier Stands19 January 2022, 11:13 pm
The New AS125 and AS901 Provide a Proper Foundation for McIntosh Products Binghamton, NY – January 19, 2022 – McIntosh, the global leader in prestigious home entertainment and ultimate-quality audio for over 70 years, is proud to unveil its new AS125 and AS901 Amplifier Stands. The AS125 is ideally suited to be used with a... Read More » The post McIntosh Announces Two Amplifier Stands appeared first on Positive Feedback.... - Luxman launches flagship M-10X power amplifier19 January 2022, 11:00 pm
The first with LUXMAN Integrated Feedback Engine System (LIFES1.0) BALLSTON SPA, New York, January 2022 – An uncompromising new power amplifier from Luxman, the M-10X embodies advanced design methods to combine sonic nuance with formidable power. The M-10X replaces the classic M-900u of 2013 and joins the acclaimed D-10X digital player as flagship models that... Read More » The post Luxman launches flagship M-10X power amplifier appeared first on Positive Feedback....
- The SVS PB-1000 and SB-1000 Subwoofers19 January 2022, 11:54 pm
Here’s a twist for you. Normally, I’m always comparing cars to hifi gear. But not this time. There’s a great burger place in my neighborhood called Killer Burger, that plays metal music most of the time and their burgers all have great names. My favorite burger is called “the fun guy.” That’s what the 1000 [...]... - The new Fozgometer is here…12 January 2022, 8:17 pm
Musical Surroundings just announced their new Fozgometer V2 azimuth range meter, a unique tool to optimize phono cartridge azimuth for the best sound from your HiFi system. To achieve the best performance, your phono cartridge’s azimuth must be properly calibrated. Today’s Line Contact and Micro Line styli have a very small groove contact area as [...]... - Last minute shopping with REL28 December 2021, 1:16 am
REL 2022 Price Increases, Effective 01.15.2022 REL has been forced to raise their prices for all the usual reasons (400% shipping increases and an average of 21% per model cost increases). We’re lucky, they’ve decided to only pass on a portion of it so the biggest cost increases are 10% and some (T/5x) are as [...]... - Issue 11028 December 2021, 12:04 am
Cover Story: Awards! Features Old School: The Dynaco Stereo 400 -By Jeff Dorgay Cartridge Dude: The Ortofon Concorde Century 1095: Gear for Just over a G The Dynaudio Emit 10 Speakers Shanon Says: Shanon McKellar discovers the York phono stage Merch Table: Relics From Rock’s Past Mine: It Should Be Yours Music Playlists: We share our readers [...]... - Why High-End Audio Gear and Luxury Goods Are Strange Bedfellows17 December 2021, 2:04 am
To the segment of the high-end audio industry trying to reposition components as luxury goods, I have a message: you’re barking up the wrong tree. To the new entrants trying to create “curated luxury goods experiences,” I submit that you’re wasting your time. No, I’m not trying to be a jerk. I’m actually trying to [...]...
- Stenheim Alumine Two Loudspeakers15 January 2022, 5:00 am
Note: measurements taken in the anechoic chamber at Canada's National Research Council can be found through this link. Stenheim, a relatively new Swiss manufacturer of high-end loudspeakers, was a brand I had only heard of in passing prior to this review. The company was founded in 2010 and by 2011 had launched Alumine, its first line of speakers, which are, as the name suggests, built using non-resonant aluminum enclosures. Suffice it to say that, like most Swiss hi-fi companies, Stenheim&rsqu... - Quebec Double Feature—Simaudio, Followed by Triangle at Centre Hi-Fi1 January 2022, 5:00 am
At the end of last month’s article about my trip to France to visit speaker maker Focal, I stated that “I’ll travel to pretty much any company of any size, even if it’s in the middle of nowhere, if it means that I can learn something new about the hi-fi industry.” ... - Recommended Reference Component: Focal Celestee Headphones1 January 2022, 5:00 am
In Brent Butterworth’s SoundStage! Solo review of the Focal Celestee headphones ($999, all prices in USD), which was published in September 2021, he wrote that the French brand’s headphones are “the opposite of AC/DC albums.” He then explained his reasoning: “AC/DC albums look different but sound the same. Focal headphones look the same but sound different.” Brent knows the Focal line well, because he’s also reviewed the company’s Clear, Elegia, St... - Technics Reference Class SU-R1000 Integrated Amplifier-DAC1 January 2022, 5:00 am
Note: for the full suite of measurements from the SoundStage! Audio-Electronics Lab, click this link. When I think of Technics, the first things that come to mind are the legendary SL direct-drive turntables. So it didn’t come as much of a surprise that their latest Reference Class integrated amplifier-DAC, the SU-R1000, has many features related to optimizing playback of phono sources. What is a bit surprising is that most of these phono-related features rely on digital signal processing... - The 2021 SoundStage! Network Products of the Year—in One or Two Sentences14 December 2021, 10:56 pm
Today is the day of the year that many of our readers—and our reviewers—anticipate the most: the day we announce our SoundStage! Network Products of the Year. ...
- Orchard Audio Starkrimson Streamer Ultra Review and Q&A with Leo Ayzenshtat21 October 2021, 10:26 pm
The year is 2021, which means that the first wave of millennials will enter their forties. This is the age where a confluence of high earning potential and enthusiasm for sound reproduction often produces audiophiles. But research tells us that millennials generally “derive more value from experiences than objects.” How should an industry that has [...] The post Orchard Audio Starkrimson Streamer Ultra Review and Q&A with Leo Ayzenshtat appeared first on Dagogo.... - Salk Sound SongTower speakers Review11 October 2021, 10:05 pm
I first heard a pair of Salk Sound speakers at the California Audio Show a number of years ago and I was impressed with the presentation. The Salk Sound website indicates that several of their models utilize transmission line designs, an approach that can give extended bass of high quality. I have an old pair [...] The post Salk Sound SongTower speakers Review appeared first on Dagogo.... - Van den Hul The Colibri XGW Master Signature moving coil cartridge & The Grail SE phono preamp Review5 October 2021, 11:15 pm
After reviewing the $16,500 Top Wing Suzaku Red Sparrow coreless straight-flux cartridge, I auditioned several other high-end cartridges, including two $10,000+ designs that exhibited unremarkable characteristics even when compared to the $4,000 Soundsmith Paua II. All in all, all negated recommendation. The only exception thus far is the Dutch cartridge specialist Van den Hul’s The [...] The post Van den Hul The Colibri XGW Master Signature moving coil cartridge & The Grail SE phono p... - Audio Research launches I/50 modular integrated tube amplifier9 September 2021, 8:13 pm
The following is a press release from Audio Research. The I/50 Integrated Amplifier is the first product in an all-new series from Audio Research. Functionally simple, visually engaging, and musically sublime – the I/50 takes music listening to a whole new experience. Hand-crafted in Minnesota, the I/50 is built with the same attention to detail [...] The post Audio Research launches I/50 modular integrated tube amplifier appeared first on Dagogo.... - Rotel A14MKII integrated amplifier Review2 September 2021, 8:56 pm
A common comment in high-end audio is “I would like a high-end stereo system but it is just too expensive.” While that may be true, I feel high-end audio is more about an attitude and your approach to buying audio components. I have listened to a number of home theater setups that were very costly [...] The post Rotel A14MKII integrated amplifier Review appeared first on Dagogo....
- Audiopraise VanityPRO HDMI Audio Extractor20 January 2022, 3:43 pm
First: This is about taking one's music from wherever it is, in whatever quality, and playing it at they highest quality possible. Those who wish to play only pristine recordings can skip this article, without any judgement from me. To quote Sheryl Crow, "If it makes you happy, it can't be that bad." Second: You probably need the Audiopraise VanityPRO, even if you don't realize it yet. Set your HDMI skepticism aside for about five minutes and continue read... - The Interview Series | John Wood18 January 2022, 4:39 pm
Only a rarified few producers and engineers in popular music can be said to have defined the sound of a genre. John Wood is one of them. Both at his own studio, Sound Techniques, and elsewhere, Wood shaped the sound of the British folk revival in the late-‘60s and early-‘70s, producing and engineering seminal albums by Fairport Convention, Nick Drake, John Martyn, Sandy Denny, and The Incredible String Band, among others. But lik... - The Best Version Of… John Martyn's Solid Air11 January 2022, 9:26 pm
"I don’t want to know about evil, I only want to know about love" - John Martyn, “Don’t Want to Know” from Solid Air To write about John Martyn in 2021, more than a decade after his death at age 60, is to write about more than John Martyn’s music. In death as in life, Martyn is a complicated and polarizing figure. On the third track from Martyn’s most famous album, 1973’s Solid Air, Martyn insist... - Flagship Planar Magnetic Headphones Review: Audeze LCD-5, Final D8000 Pro, Meze Elite5 January 2022, 6:33 pm
Flagship Planar Magnetic Headphones Review: Audeze LCD-5 Final D8000 Pro Meze Elite It’s been more than 2 years since my last roundup of high-end flagship headphones, and a lot has changed. Yes, of course, the pandemic, but also the arrival of a crop of exciting new flagship headphones. With audio shows on pause until recently, I have not had a chance to demo these at shows as I normally would. So it’s all the more exciti... - Review of Stax SR-009S: An Endgame in 2021?29 December 2021, 5:39 pm
Getting to know Stax Stax has been around: longer than you and me, most likely. Founded in 1938 in Japan, Stax made their first electrostatic headphones in 1960, namely the SR-1. Over the next 36 years Stax diversified production to include amplifiers, tonearms, CD players, DACs, phono cartridges and other loudspeaker products, but have remained synonymous with electrostatic headphones, which they call ear speakers. Despite their cult ...
- Art Blakey And The Jazz Messengers/First Flight To Tokyo: The Lost 1961 Recordings3 January 2022, 11:49 pm
It was Beatlemania when Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers landed at Haneda Airport, New Year’s Day, 1961. Of course, The Beatles hadn’t yet happened, but neither had Blakey and his group ever been greeted in America with the rousing enthusiasm they encountered both upon landing and during the series of shows in which they performed in Japan that month. Primary Category: Album ReviewsCategory: AAA VinylAlbum ReviewsArtist: Art Blakey And The Jazz MessengersAlbum: ... - MF's Best Pop Songs of 20211 January 2022, 8:52 pm
Any relationship between these parody capsules and real world songs is strictly intentional.... - Mark Dawes's Top Five LPs 202131 December 2021, 7:49 pm
These five excellent vinyl releases from 2021 include a five LP box set and a double LP, so you really get TEN albums for the price of five! If that doesn’t make you want to read on, I give up—come on, I’m killing myself here! You’re driving me out of business! But seriously folks, on the topic of money—I buy all my own records, so please be assured that none of these are promo copies and these recommendations are my personal choices from the crop of 2021.... - 2021 Catch-Up Explosion, Part 228 December 2021, 11:05 pm
Unfortunately, we didn’t review in real time every important 2021 release; thankfully, there’s still time to catch up on essential missed albums, EPs, and singles. This is the second of two 2021 Catch-Up Explosions (read the first one here), featuring in alphabetical order 12 more releases.... - AudioCon Show Postponed Due to Covid28 December 2021, 2:00 am
Audiocon Los Angeles scheduled for January 14-16th at the Hyatt Regency, Newport Beach, CA today was officially postponed due to Covid Omicron....
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- Wilson Audio Alexx V | REVIEW21 January 2022, 11:00 am
Has the new Wilson Audio Alexx V (website) loudspeaker caught your interest? Are you interested in the most in-depth review available? Come experience our journey with the Alexx V…. The Wilson WAMM Master Chronosonic or Chronosonic [...]... - TIDAL Audio Intra Power Amplifier | REVIEW16 January 2022, 11:00 am
After reviewing the TIDAL Audio Prisma preamplifier in 2020 (linked here) and hearing Doug White (of The Voice That Is) do his jaw-dropping TIDAL Audio system demos at two Capital Audiofests, I jumped at the [...]... - Rotel CD14MKII Compact Disc Player | REVIEW14 January 2022, 11:00 am
Do you have a long-term plan for listening to compact discs? Are you considering burning your discs to a music server and selling off your enormous collection? (That’s me.) Are you considering keeping your collection [...]... - iFi ZEN One Signature13 January 2022, 7:30 pm
Just last week I was exclaiming to the PTA team that most DACs should include Bluetooth, at least as an added convenience. For when the teenageers want to take over the hi-fi system and give [...]... - Rotel A12MKII, CD14MKII and RCD-1572MKII13 January 2022, 6:20 pm
Following the launch of the A14MKII, RA-1572MKII, RA-1592MKII, RC-1572MKII and RC-1590MKII last year, during Rotel’s 60th Anniversary, more upgraded models appear today to deliver on the same sonic promises made a year ago. Another victory [...]...
- Audio Pro’s Link 1 is another affordable network streamer22 January 2022, 8:48 am
If you liked our story on Wiim Mini network streamer but lamented the absence of Ethernet network connectivity then the Audio Pro Link 1 might be more your speed. The Link 1 covers off wireless and wired network streaming for a few dollars more than the Wiim Mini. Pricing on […] The post Audio Pro’s Link 1 is another affordable network streamer first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be reproduced, recycled or re-purposed without permission. ... - Build a Roon streamer with a 7″ touchscreen for €20020 January 2022, 5:32 pm
Each year I take on a fresh Raspberry Pi-based audio streaming assignment. In the past, I’ve looked at how we can use a Pi to stream Roon, Spotify Connect, Squeezebox and Tidal Connect. This year, I’ll be looking at some different touchscreen configurations. This first feature hones in on the […] The post Build a Roon streamer with a 7″ touchscreen for €200 first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be reproduced, recycled or re... - Letters to the editor – Weeks #1-3, 202219 January 2022, 5:28 pm
Mike writes… re. Thank you I am writing to thank you for your excellent videos. I really enjoy your perspective and knowledge, all of which comes through in your videos. I am an old guy. I built a system in the late 80s that was my pride and joy. It […] The post Letters to the editor – Weeks #1-3, 2022 first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be reproduced, recycled or re-purposed without permission. For private use only. Copyright 2010... - NAD announces Masters M23 ‘Eigentakt’ amplifier19 January 2022, 2:31 pm
If you like to see low THD and IMD numbers on your amplifier’s specifications sheet and you don’t need the network streamer, DAC, pre-amplifier and DIRAC room compensation offered by NAD’s M33 super-integrated, you might wanna pull up a chair for a moment because NAD’s newly announced Masters M23 puts […] The post NAD announces Masters M23 ‘Eigentakt’ amplifier first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be reproduce... - Rega’s Saturn MK3 is a CD player AND a DAC17 January 2022, 2:12 pm
In a year when the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) appears to be losing interest in the CD, British turntable and electronics manufacturer Rega has announced the MK3 version of its Saturn CD player. Like Rega’s entry-level CD player, the Apollo-R, the new Saturn features a flip-up lid that exposes the […] The post Rega’s Saturn MK3 is a CD player AND a DAC first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be reproduced, recycled or re-purpose...
- Hegel H390 Integrated Amplifier14 January 2022, 2:00 pm
Integrated streaming amplifiers are not just popular, they are becoming the default choice for many serious music listeners as our recent review of the Cambridge EVO 150 demonstrates. Much like the Cadillac receivers of the past, there is a huge appeal for the combination of a quality integrated amplifier with enough features to prevent the need for other boxes cluttering up your HiFi rack. Hegel Music Systems, out of Oslo, Norway, has embraced this concept head-on, centering the compa... - PS Audio PerfectWave SACD Transport14 January 2022, 1:30 pm
In the last couple of years, I’ve been first and foremost a vinyl enthusiast. With its tactile engagement and the variety of equipment you can use, it’s really a toy chest for adults. Vinyl has romanticized once again a ritual I had forgotten with streaming. Red Book CDs on the other hand are in the middle of the road for me, still a physical presence, but not too much fuss equipment-wise. I still am a CD collector and I thoroughly enjoy my time with these recordings that come in bea... - The Wilson Benesch Full Circle Turntable5 January 2022, 6:06 pm
Blair Roger -- Two feelings constitute my litmus test of quality when confronted with a new design. The first is almost a conscious thought: “Why didn’t I think of that? It’s so obviously right.” The second feeling is more like a resonance that comes when I stumble across a work of formal perfection and functional elegance, like the Porsche 356A, any of Schubert’s lieder or a ring of gold. It is a feeling that we live in a benevolent universe.... - The VPI Classic Turntable5 January 2022, 6:04 pm
Mike Levy -- As birthday presents go, the VPI Classic Turntable is my favorite of all time. My wonderful wife, Maryann, not only gave me a surprise 60th birthday party, she also gave me the one turntable I was most interested in. VPI has been known as a manufacturer of fine turntables since before the height of the turntable in the early 80s and has continued to refine its product as it served a rabid group of vinyl lovers.... - The VPI Aries Turntable5 January 2022, 5:54 pm
An ‘Audiophilia Classic’ review from 1999 Andrew Chasin —I have long admired the turntable designs of VPI’s Harry Weisfeld. From the entry-level HW-19, in its myriad incarnations, to the state-of-the-art TNT Mk.IV, each design embodies ingenuity, deceptive simplicity, and striking beauty. As a devotee of the analogue faith, I have also admired Weisfeld’s steadfast commitment to vinyl playback – a commitment which has withstood the best of times and the w...
- 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 dissipate ... - 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 h... - 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 events... - 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 offer ... - 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 ul...
- Hitachi HT-L70 turntable21 January 2022, 5:53 pm
This compact '80s turntable took the fight to market leader Technics by driving down the price of automatic track selection and programmable repeat. Is it a big hitter? The LP sleeve-sized turntable, first seen in 1979 in the form of the Technics SL-10 [HFN Apr '19], proved such a success that within a year or so most of the major Japanese manufacturers had added one to their range. In a fast-changing world where digital tuners, remote-controlled amps and full-logic cassette decks were beginni... - Manley Chinook Phono Preamplifier20 January 2022, 7:18 pm
Few brands can wrestle the combination of performance and adaptability from tube circuits with the flair of Manley Labs, and those skills are at the fore in the Chinook It may be hard to believe, but I'm certain that the 2020s will be regarded as the golden age of standalone phono stages. How so? Simply by virtue of their plenitude, especially when you consider that this is vinyl's second time around. Manley's Chinook, continually refined during its near-decade in production, creates a phono ... - Monitor Audio Silver 50 7G Loudspeaker18 January 2022, 8:31 pm
MA's smallest fistful of Silver features a host of '7th generation' technology to punch above its weight Arguably more so than any other UK loudspeaker manufacturer, Monitor Audio seems keen to offer something for everyone. Across its four ranges named after precious metals and an alloy (Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze), it sells 16 different standmount/bookshelf and floorstanding models, stretching in price from £285 (the Bronze 50 6G) to £14,995 (the Platinum PL500 II). There a... - Electrocompaniet EMC 1 MK V CD Player17 January 2022, 5:55 pm
Remember when a CD player was just, well, a CD player? No DAC input, streaming or other digital goodies. Electrocompaniet does – say 'hello' to an old-school disc spinner By coincidence, I started writing this review of Electrocompaniet's EMC 1 MKV CD player on October 21, which serious film nerds will know is 'Back To The Future Day', the date, in 1955, that intrepid time traveller Marty McFly (Michael J Fox) arrives in the smash-hit sci-fi movie. Marty has bent the spacetime continuum ... - George Michael: <I>Faith</I>14 January 2022, 5:54 pm
In 1986, the singer-songwriter bowed out of pop duo Wham! with a sell-out farewell concert at Wembley Stadium. A year later he was back with his first solo album, having swapped the flash suits and swimming trunks for stubble, leather and shades... In Spring 1986, Wham! announced they were splitting, with a farewell album and single, and a final concert at Wembley Stadium in June. In doing so they pulled the plug on a group that had enjoyed a string of international hit singles and albums over...
- Ornette Coleman – ‘Genesis of Genius: The Contemporary Albums’ is Coming in March23 January 2022, 1:37 am
Vinyl sets are becoming really expensive but this one celebrating two Ornette Coleman classics is going to sell out very quickly.... - Winter Weather Essentials When Record Shopping21 January 2022, 9:00 am
It might be cold and snowy out, but that doesn't mean you can't walk to your local record store. My winter weather essentials for 2022.... - Sir John Williams: How I Learned to Love Movies & The Bomb21 January 2022, 8:00 am
Sir John Williams opened my eyes to the world of movies, orchestral and classical music, and the joys of parenting.... - Montreux Jazz Festival & BMG Announce ‘John McLaughlin: The Montreux Years’21 January 2022, 7:38 am
The Montreux Jazz Festival and BMG have something exciting planned for March. 'John McLaughlin: The Montreux Years' is being released on every format.... - DTS Play-Fi Expands to More Products20 January 2022, 9:15 pm
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- Monoprice SB-600 5.1.2 Soundbar Review19 January 2022, 12:00 pm
The Monoprice SB-600 5.1.2 Soundbar is a Dolby Atmos home theater in a box for just $330. With a wireless subwoofer and surround... The post Monoprice SB-600 5.1.2 Soundbar Review appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com.... - Fluance Ai61 Powered Bookshelf Speaker Review17 January 2022, 12:00 pm
Well, Fluance did it with their Ai61 Powered Bookshelf Speaker, they’ve updated a great product and made it better. And have now got... The post Fluance Ai61 Powered Bookshelf Speaker Review appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com.... - Starke Sound A2.640 Power Amplifier Review12 January 2022, 12:00 pm
The Starke Sound A2.640 Power Amplifier arrives with weight and power rarely seen (or heard) in the world of high-end audio. The post Starke Sound A2.640 Power Amplifier Review appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com.... - A Video Review of the Auralic Aries G2.1 Wireless Streaming Transporter10 January 2022, 12:00 pm
Today I’m bringing you my assessment of the Auralic Aries G2.1 Wireless Streaming Transporter, via the magic of video. The post A Video Review of the Auralic Aries G2.1 Wireless Streaming Transporter appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com.... - Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X Headphone Review5 January 2022, 12:00 pm
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- Review: NAD C338 Hybrid Digital Integrated Amplifier1 August 2021, 9:30 pm
Mad for NAD (Part II) A Look Forward at the NAD C338 Hybrid Digital Integrated Amplifier MSRP: $899 (Canadian) ‘In the House’ review by David Neice Verdict So, the question is this: can you teach an old farm dog like me any new tricks? You bet you can. This amplifier welcomed me into the vast world of audio streaming, being both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capable. It has Google Chromecast Audio built in, and this allows easy streaming from Tidal, Amazon Music HD, and Spotify as well ... - First Look (And Listen) – The New Bluesound NODE!18 June 2021, 8:26 pm
When summer finally comes around up here in the North, all thoughts turn to leisure, social events, and escaping the city by whatever means. It’s not the ideal time to launch a new audio product. But in these upside down times, launches are often delayed by several months. And that happened here, with Bluesound’s new line of gear. So around comes June, and we have a new Node and Powernode. The third revision to Bluesound’s ever popular streaming DAC is named, simply, NODE. On y... - Mad for NAD – A Look Back At The NAD 3020A Integrated Amp28 May 2021, 7:43 pm
A C.H.E. (Classic, Heritage, Exotic) look back at the NAD 3020A By Steve Graham History Well, right off it’s not exotic. Far from it, but that’s the point. The NAD 3020, introduced in the late 1970s, was surely a reaction to the receiver power wars that began in the same decade. The big Japanese manufacturers were trying to outdo one another with monster receivers sporting power outputs of 250, or more, watts per channel. The NAD 3020’s 20 watts p... - REVIEW: Six Acoustics ‘York’ Phono Preamp19 May 2021, 3:55 pm
Six Acoustics’ ‘York’ Phono Pre-amp – A Smooth Operator ‘In the House’ Review by David Neice MSRP: $499 (CAD) Verdict: A small Canadian audiophile company called ‘Six Acoustics’ offers a new and lovely little phono pre-amp (the York) at a decent suggested price. After my review period, I would characterize the sound field it throws as ‘velvet smooth’ and certainly worthy of serious consideration by the audiophile community. This phono p... - Soul To Keep You Alive12 May 2021, 12:18 am
We are languishing, according to a popular NY Times article someone sent me recently. I can’t argue with that term. And there ain’t no more words need to be written about that. _________________________________________________________ In the car we mostly listen to a popular Toronto rock station that bills itself as “alternative”, but which has been pretty mainstream in recent, well, decades. (I’ve been listening to them on and off since I was a teen i...
- FiiO FH9 Review22 January 2022, 10:45 am
The FiiO FH9 is the flagship universal IEM from the company’s hybrid range featuring a 13.6mm dynamic driver and 6 BA. It is priced at $599.99 Disclaimer: The FiiO FH9 sent to us is a sample in exchange for our honest opinion in this review. We thank FiiO for this opportunity. To learn more about FiiO reviews on Headfonics you can click here. Note, this 2-page review follows our latest scoring guidelines which you can read up on here. FiiO is a constant wheel... - Softears RS10 Review21 January 2022, 10:51 am
The Softears RS10 is a co-flagship 10 balanced armature driver reference series universal IEM with a 5-way crossover. It is priced at $2099. Disclaimer: The Softears RS10 sent to us is a sample in exchange for our honest opinion in this review. We thank the team at Softears for giving us this opportunity. To read more about Softears reviews previously done on Headfonics please click here. Note, this 2-page review follows our latest scoring guidelines which you can read up on […] Soft... - FiiO M17 Review19 January 2022, 10:46 am
The FiiO M17 is the company’s flagship DAP featuring a dual ES9038PRO DAC, Android 10, and up to 3W of output power. It is priced at $1799. Disclaimer: The FiiO M17 sent to us is a sample in exchange for our honest opinion in this review. We thank FiiO for this opportunity. To learn more about FiiO reviews on Headfonics you can click here. Note, this 5-page review follows our latest scoring guidelines which you can read up on here. Despite this […] FiiO M17 Review... - Cayin RU6 Review16 January 2022, 10:44 am
The Cayin RU6 is the first-ever 24BIT discreet R-2R implemented dongle-type portable DAC and headphone amplifier. It is priced at $249. Disclaimer: The Cayin RU6 sent to us is a sample in exchange for our honest opinion. We thank Cayin for this opportunity. To learn more about Cayin products on Headfonics you can click here. Note, this 2-page review follows our latest scoring guidelines which you can read up on here. Not satisfied with the current off-the-shelf DAC solution... - Moondrop Nekocake Review15 January 2022, 10:49 am
The Moondrop Nekocake is a feature-rich entry-level TWS offering active noise canceling, Bluetooth 5.0, and a new companion app. It is priced at $42.99 Disclaimer: The Moondrop Nekocake sent to us is a sample in exchange for our honest opinion in this review. We thank the team at Moondrop and Shenzhen Audio for giving us this opportunity. To read more about Moondrop products we have previously reviewed on Headfonics, click here. Note, this 2-page review follows our late...
- Cambridge Audio Expands The Alva Turntable Line21 January 2022, 3:31 pm
While the audiophile scene at CES (consumer electronics show) in Las Vegas has dwindled since its heyday years ago, some The post Cambridge Audio Expands The Alva Turntable Line appeared first on AudioHead.... - NAD Intros The New M23 Hybrid Digital Stereo Power Amplifier20 January 2022, 2:43 pm
High end amplifier news is red hot this week, with the introduction of both a new flagship Luxman, and now The post NAD Intros The New M23 Hybrid Digital Stereo Power Amplifier appeared first on AudioHead.... - Luxman Announces New M-10X Flagship Power Amplifier19 January 2022, 3:33 pm
The Yokohama Japan-based Luxman announced early this week that they will be replacing the classic M-900u from 2013 with a The post Luxman Announces New M-10X Flagship Power Amplifier appeared first on AudioHead.... - Astell And Kern Announces New ACRO CA1000 Headphone Amplifier13 January 2022, 7:13 pm
It is a new year and a new cool toy from portable DAP maker Astell and Kern. The ACRO CA1000 The post Astell And Kern Announces New ACRO CA1000 Headphone Amplifier appeared first on AudioHead.... - Further Musings Of Brit-Fi – An Interview With Naim Audio12 January 2022, 7:45 pm
Do different cultures around the globe offer up slightly different collective sounds when it comes to HiFI? In this week’s The post Further Musings Of Brit-Fi – An Interview With Naim Audio appeared first on AudioHead....
- Cyrus Audio to Join the BluOS® High-Resolution Multi-room Audio Ecosystem18 January 2022, 6:51 pm
Respected British brand, Cyrus Audio, looks to the future by integrating the best-in-class BluOS platform into its award-winning audiophile components The post Cyrus Audio to Join the BluOS® High-Resolution Multi-room Audio Ecosystem appeared first on Headphone Guru.... - Enjoy the Music.com Sponsors Florida Audio Expo Industry Happy Hour14 January 2022, 7:23 pm
(January 14, 2022) Enjoy the Music.com, high-end audio’s celebrated online site for over 26 years and a leader in providing industry The post Enjoy the Music.com Sponsors Florida Audio Expo Industry Happy Hour appeared first on Headphone Guru.... - iFi says: be at One with your sound14 January 2022, 7:08 pm
One DAC with universal connectivity – iFi’s ZEN One Signature delivers exceptional sound from every digital device in a home The post iFi says: be at One with your sound appeared first on Headphone Guru.... - VerVent Audio Group Opens Focal Powered by Naim Saskatoon, Canada12 January 2022, 6:19 pm
MONTREAL – January 12, 2022 – First Focal Powered by Naim shop in shop in Canada joins the Growing Global Network The post VerVent Audio Group Opens Focal Powered by Naim Saskatoon, Canada appeared first on Headphone Guru.... - HIFIMAN Debuts Long-Anticipated Edition XS12 January 2022, 6:10 pm
Edition XS Improves Upon Original Edition X with New Stealth Magnet Technology and NEO “Supernano” Diaphragm BELLMORE, NY, January 12, The post HIFIMAN Debuts Long-Anticipated Edition XS appeared first on Headphone Guru....
- Do you use a dedicated hi-fi stand?13 January 2022, 12:41 pm
How do you store your beloved system? Do you use a dedicated hi-fi stand? Choices Yes, I use a dedicated hi-fi stand I bought 'off the shelf' Yes I use a bespoke stand I had made for me No I have my setup stacked on regular furniture Leave this field blank Show Promo ImageHi-Fi ChoicePrimary Category: TechnologyCategory: Technology... - Audio-Technica's limited-edition ATH-M50xBT2MO16 December 2021, 10:52 am
Limited edition headphones in vibrant Lantern Glow finish... - Astell&Kern introduces A&norma SR25 MKII and AK Zero1 in-ears15 December 2021, 10:06 am
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- 10% Off on Lazuli Products Nov 25 through Dec 2523 November 2021, 7:53 pm
From November 25 through December 25, 2021, Danacable will hold a Giving2021 sale on standard headphone products across all Lazuli product lines. You get 10% off the product’s price by entering the coupon code Giving2021 at checkout. At the end of the Giving2021 sale period, Danacable will tally up the discounts given and match the total in […] The post 10% Off on Lazuli Products Nov 25 through Dec 25 appeared first on Audio Bacon.... - JCAT Launches OPTIMO Nano PSU Upgrade Set11 September 2021, 7:17 am
ELEVATE YOUR COMPUTER AUDIO TO THE NEXT LEVEL. JCAT INTRODUCES OPTIMO NANO – POWER SUPPLY UPGRADE SET FOR THEIR USB & NET CARDS PROMISING EXCEPTIONAL SONIC IMPROVEMENT. OPTIMO nano filters and enhances power coming from computer or almost any ‘audiophile grade’ power supply on the market. It will revitalize JCAT cards and allow them to express their […] The post JCAT Launches OPTIMO Nano PSU Upgrade Set appeared first on Audio Bacon.... - The World’s Best Audiophile Linear Power Supplies6 August 2021, 5:00 pm
So…I spent the last four months listening to the world’s best linear power supplies. If you’re looking for power supply upgrades for your gear, this review may help point you in the right direction. Any audiophile knows: having high-performance linear power supplies is essential for an enthralling listening experience. Sure it can sound decent and […] The post The World’s Best Audiophile Linear Power Supplies appeared first on Audio Bacon.... - AudioWise Inc. Announces the Launch of PGGB.IO13 July 2021, 1:37 am
AudioWise Inc. announces the launch of PGGB.IO – PGGB PCM Remastering (https://pggb.io), a cloud version of Remastero PGGB for those who want to audition PGGB technology but don’t have the available computer resources to run the full PGGB product. PGGB.IO’s simplified web-interface allows upload of music tracks, remastered according to the settings for the selected […] The post AudioWise Inc. Announces the Launch of PGGB.IO appeared first on Audio Bacon.... - Linear Tube Audio Z40 Integrated Amplifier Review | Sonic Purity30 May 2021, 7:59 pm
Undoubtedly, your amplifier could be a major decider of the sound of your entire system. Being placed only before your speakers and cables, it has the power to dramatically alter what you hear. I’ve heard amplifiers that would completely “override” the benefits of having better source equipment. Resulting in the stereo sounding the same no […] The post Linear Tube Audio Z40 Integrated Amplifier Review | Sonic Purity appeared first on Audio Bacon....
- Rega moves forward with the Saturn Mk3 CDT/DAC17 January 2022, 1:16 am
NEWS: No mere CD player is the Rega Saturn Mk3. This one could well be your high-end digital hub, all it doesn't do is stream.... - A power cord is Audience’s forte… f510 January 2022, 1:38 am
NEWS: A new power cord from Audience, a company known for its no-nonsense and great value cables.... - Technics SA-C600… a streaming receiver with CD player6 January 2022, 5:34 am
NEWS: Sleek, sophisticated and sumptuously equipped, the Technics SA-C600 streaming receiver doesn't leave CD lovers behind.... - Sony hits a home run with the WF-1000XM4 IEMs30 December 2021, 1:13 am
REVIEW: Despite some niggles, when it comes to sound quality, the Sony WF-1000XM4 IEMs have all bases covered.... - Magico MXO active crossover… splitting signals21 December 2021, 1:39 am
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- CAMBRIDGE AUDIO CXA81 Integrated Amplifier Reviewed19 January 2022, 11:53 am
A real breath of fresh air in a market dominated by boring black boxes with average build and same-old specs. The post CAMBRIDGE AUDIO CXA81 Integrated Amplifier Reviewed appeared first on Audio Appraisal.... - Sivga Audio Robin Closed-Back Headphones Reviewed12 January 2022, 10:59 am
A supremely comfortable pair of headphones with wonderful build quality and evident craftsmanship throughout. The post Sivga Audio Robin Closed-Back Headphones Reviewed appeared first on Audio Appraisal.... - Fyne Audio F700 Standmount Speakers Reviewed1 November 2021, 3:04 pm
An aesthetically beautiful speaker with a sonic signature that closely follows the neutrality line, but adds a dose of ‘get up n’ go’ to proceedings. Impeccably built with possibly the best single-point concentric driver currently on the market. The post Fyne Audio F700 Standmount Speakers Reviewed appeared first on Audio Appraisal.... - Kali Audio IN-8 V2 Coincident Active Studio Monitors Reviewed23 September 2021, 8:37 am
One of the best coincident driver designs around regardless of price, Paired with an equally adept bass driver, clever port design and unique DSP-based boundary equalisation. These active monitors are quite extraordinary at their position not far from the bottom rung of the price ladder. The post Kali Audio IN-8 V2 Coincident Active Studio Monitors Reviewed appeared first on Audio Appraisal.... - Edifier P12 Budget Bookshelf Speaker Bargains Reviewed20 August 2021, 8:55 am
it is now almost impossible to find a decent new name brand amplifier for less than £100, let alone a pair of quality speakers. The P12s are a genuine hi-fi loudspeaker at a bargain price. The post Edifier P12 Budget Bookshelf Speaker Bargains Reviewed appeared first on Audio Appraisal....
- Acoustic Energy AE100 Mk II Standmount Loudspeakers Review18 January 2022, 3:16 am
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- #NewMusicFriday January 21st: What’s New In Music This Week-10 Sensational Projects You Need To Hear!22 January 2022, 1:15 am
Check Out This Week’s Best Sounding New Music Releases! Every #NewMusicFriday, we pick a bunch of the best-sounding new albums so you can get your audiophile music fix!… As usual, it’s a very eclectic mix (Albums are arranged with more traditional audiophile genres like Jazz and Blues at the top, and the non-traditional audiophile stuff towards continue reading... - iFi Audio xDSD Gryphon Portable DAC Amp Review: This May Be The Last Digital To Analog Converter You Need To Buy!20 January 2022, 6:32 pm
Intro Back in 2018, when iFi Audio introduced the xDSD, the first model in its x-series line of portable DAC/Amps, it was groundbreaking, both in terms of design and feature set. The xDSD DAC/amp was shortly followed by the second model in the line, the xCAN, which was equally innovative with its powerful amp section continue reading... - The Montreux Jazz Festival and BMG Announce The Next “Montreux Years” Installment, “John McLaughlin: The Montreux Years”19 January 2022, 9:39 pm
Following amazing releases featuring Etta James, Muddy Waters, Marianne Faithfull, and Nina Simone, Montreux Jazz Festival along with BMG announces the next “The Montreux Years” Installment, “John McLaughlin: The Montreux Years”… Available for pre-order now on heavyweight vinyl, CD, and streaming services, in HD audio (MQA). The following press release is courtesy of Montreux Jazz continue reading... - Cyrus Audio Brings Well-Respected BluOS Multi-Room Audio To Their Hi-Fi Systems18 January 2022, 3:51 pm
British Hi-Fi manufacturer Cyrus Audio is bringing the venerated BluOS multi-room audio system to their excellent lineup (our review) of hi-fi components: The following press release is courtesy of Lenbrook: Cyrus Audio to Join the BluOS® High-Resolution Multi-room Audio Ecosystem Respected British brand, Cyrus Audio, looks to the future by integrating the best-in-class BluOS platform continue reading... - #NewMusicFriday January 14th: What’s New In Music This Week-12 Sensational Projects You Need To Hear!14 January 2022, 9:40 pm
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- LSA HP-Diamond Headphones26 November 2021, 1:42 am
Link to SpecificationsI’ll be honest, for years I saw the LSA ads and never knew until last winter that the initials stood for Living Sounds Audio until I reviewed their sneaky good Statement 10 standmount speakers. Since then, I'd patiently awaited the HP-Diamond headphones. Due to their popularity and COVID, I was limited to just a month with these planar design, Russian-made beauties. No question, the wait was absolutely worthwhile.Up front, I need to say I was a bit concerned about the... - Aperion Audio MKII Planar Magnetic Super Tweeters19 October 2021, 3:39 am
Link to Specifications Everybody who's been a part of the audio hobby for over ten years has been there. You have a piece of gear you love, but one thing is missing that keeps it from being perfect. Several years back it was the Adcom GFT-350. Everything was so good at its price point, EXCEPT the tuner bleed-thru into other inputs. It was a painful, yet necessary parting. But sometimes an add-on component comes forward to place the favored piece in the "love it" category. I&rsquo... - Totem Acoustic Arro Speakers4 September 2021, 10:04 pm
Link to specifications“Well, those are a nice size.” stated my wife who loves mini-towers, the smaller the better. That alone made part of this review much easier, as she has little tolerance for review equipment anyplace beyond my man cave. The acquisition of the Arro’s for this review was not standard, as they didn’t come from Totem HQ outside of Montreal, but instead from a private sale. I admit to regularly surfing for used gear from certain brands. One morning ... - Parasound P628 June 2021, 5:52 pm
Link to Specifications:Background: I haven’t been involved with audio separates for 15 years, as integrateds held my fancy. Before that, I had a beautiful set of champagne-finished Harman/Kardon separates that I grabbed on a ridiculous closeout deal that survived both wife and son’s handling for 17 years. But as I actively re-entered the audio hobby and began reviewing in 2006, I shifted into integrated units. That led ultimately to owning both a Vista Audio tube unit, and a SimAudio... - KEF Q950 Floorstanding Speakers26 February 2021, 9:32 pm
Link to SpecificationsAs a history teacher I enjoy reading the background of audio companies and their fascinating rise. British-based KEF is no exception. In 1961 BBC electrical engineer Kenneth Cooke founded KEF speakers. From the beginning Cooke focused on science and advanced materials to improve speaker performance. This passion led KEF in the 1960’s to use Mylar film in tweeters, Neoprene for the rubber surrounds in drivers, and Bextrene for the diaphragms. In 1977, KEF came out with...
- Qln Prestige Three16 January 2022, 1:49 pm
The Qln Prestige Three is a 2-way floor standing speaker, based on the classic Qln Signature 3 design. Several parts have been sourced from the Qln Signature 3, such as the time alignment leaning baffle, and the minimized baffle area around the dive units. The crossover has been redesigned and major parts have been improved.... - Aries Cerat preamplifiers compared – Incito S and Impera Reference12 January 2022, 11:21 am
The Impera Reference is easily the most powerful-sounding preamp that I have heard. Its bass rivals that of many solid-state preamplifiers in terms of solidity, precision, and drive while its overall impact, expression, and dynamic slam are either on par with or actually outperform other preamplifiers.... - System Synergy Q&A8 January 2022, 10:26 am
This section is created specifically to allow comments that do not pertain to any single component that I reviewed, or that otherwise don’t fit in a particular category, such as questions relating to overall system synergy. Feel free to ask me anything and, time permitting, I will respond below. Related Posts JVC XD-Z505 DAT Recorder […]... - Signal Projects Lynx and Apollon31 December 2021, 9:06 am
These Signal Projects cables provide a superbly liquid, lush, deeply saturated, highly refined, and smooth sound but, especially in the case of the Apollon, with great transparency and resolution. This is seduction at its best.... - Wadia CD Mechanisms25 December 2021, 11:33 am
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- FiiO JD3 Review21 January 2022, 9:12 pm
The Fiio x Jade Audio JD3 or Fiio JD3 is one of two new products…... - Dolby Atmos For Headphones – Is It Worth It?19 January 2022, 12:36 pm
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- Limited Edition Resistor Mag T-shirts and Totes4 December 2021, 5:52 pm
Limited Edition Resistor Mag merchandise is now available for Holiday orders. The post Limited Edition Resistor Mag T-shirts and Totes appeared first on Resistor Magazine |.... - Review: Tannoy Cheviot Legacy Edition Loudspeakers27 November 2021, 3:25 am
A time machine, the Tannoy Cheviot highlights not only how technology and design from decades past can deliver performance challenging any modern transducer, but also how legacy technology has lasting appeal. The post Review: Tannoy Cheviot Legacy Edition Loudspeakers appeared first on Resistor Magazine |.... - Burial – An Alternate Career Retrospective19 November 2021, 4:28 am
Born a few years too early to have experienced the heyday of the UK rave scene first hand, Burial’s evocation of the culture feels more like a dream inspired by an older sibling’s hazy account of the experience. The post Burial – An Alternate Career Retrospective appeared first on Resistor Magazine |.... - Listening Space: Eddie O’Loughlin – Sydney, Australia7 November 2021, 3:40 am
A listening space is mostly about exploration. The deep exploration of music’s impact, context and texture upon one’s cultural, and intellectual makeup. The post Listening Space: Eddie O’Loughlin – Sydney, Australia appeared first on Resistor Magazine |.... - Spacelab: The Valhalla of Vintage Hi-fi28 October 2021, 3:18 am
Clint Moroz curates an exquisite selection of high fidelity’s most coveted jewels which are embedded – along with two centuries worth of cultural trove – in the slightly askew crown worn by vintage shop Space Lab as the reigning champ of Canadian West Coast cultural treasure. The post Spacelab: The Valhalla of Vintage Hi-fi appeared first on Resistor Magazine |....
- #NewMusicFriday: January 21, 202221 January 2022, 12:28 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. Tongues by Tanya Tagaq Tanya Tagaq: Tongues (Six Shooter) W by Boris Boris: W [...]... - Album of the Week: Chris Corsano & Bill Orcutt | Made Out Of Sound21 January 2022, 10:00 am
I grew up listening to my father’s music. Mixed in among Sinatra, Getz, and Holiday were a number of guitar players. Johnny Smith, Joe Pass, Herb Ellis, Barney Kessel. These were some of his favorites. My first favorite was Jimi Hendrix and my love of [...]... - DeVore Interviews Lavorgna Part 3 of 3: A Journey Through HiFi Reviewing20 January 2022, 6:52 pm
The final installment is in and up. In part 3 of our conversation, John DeVore of DeVore Fidelity asks about my history in HiFi reviewing. And I answer in some detail. Enjoy! Make sure to roam around John’s YouTube channel as there’s lots of tasty [...]... - Review: Denafrips Terminator II19 January 2022, 3:00 pm
What are the odds that Denafrips will pull a hat trick? Or would that be a DAC trick? The previously reviewed Denafrips ARES II DAC hit my Favorite DAC list hard, as did the company’s PONTUS II DAC (review). The ARES II, along with the [...]... - NAD’s New M23 Hybrid Digital Stereo Power Amplifier: Purifi Eigentakt!19 January 2022, 1:00 pm
NAD’s New Master Series M23 Hybrid Digital Stereo Power Amplifier employs the company’s Purifi Eigentakt amplifier technology for claimed clean, clear power. Lots of power. Fromm the press release: The Masters M23 Hybrid Digital stereo power amplifier features Eigentakt™ amplifier technology, manufactured by NAD under [...]...
- SMSL SU-6 & SH-6 Review22 January 2022, 11:02 pm
In this article, we review the SMSL SU-6 DAC & the SMSL SH-6 AMP. They respectively cost $169 USD and $119 USD. Disclaimer: ShenzhenAudio sent us... The post SMSL SU-6 & SH-6 Review appeared first on http://headfonia.com/... - Shanling ME800 Review19 January 2022, 11:02 pm
Today we are reviewing the new Shanling ME800, the new flagship IEM from the brand, selling for €/$779. Disclaimer: the Shanling ME800 was... The post Shanling ME800 Review appeared first on http://headfonia.com/... - Musician Pegasus Review17 January 2022, 11:02 pm
In this article we look at the $1,099.99 USD Musician Pegasus DAC. Disclaimer: The Musician Pegasus was sent to us free of charge... The post Musician Pegasus Review appeared first on http://headfonia.com/... - Dethonray DTR1+ Review15 January 2022, 11:02 pm
Today we share the full review of the Dethonray DTR1+ Digital Audio Player with our readers. Disclaimer: The Dethonray DTR1+ was arranged for... The post Dethonray DTR1+ Review appeared first on http://headfonia.com/... - Shanling EM5 Review12 January 2022, 11:02 pm
Today we’re sharing the review of the Shanling EM5, the brand’s new desktop source which costs $849 USD. Disclaimer: The Shanling EM5 was... The post Shanling EM5 Review appeared first on http://headfonia.com/...