- ModWright20 November 2023, 12:00 am
Dan Wright of ModWright Instruments Inc., partnered with Cardas Audio, Acora Acoustics, and Woodsong Audio to bring his new compact, affordable 9-series products, which are "based on our Reference Designs," Wright told me in a preshow email.The ModWright room featured a SOTA Cosmos Eclipse turntable ($10,500) with an SME V tonearm ($5500) and an Ortofon Winfeld Ti MC cartridge ($5999) as well as a prototype ModWright step-up transformer ($2000), ModWright Analog Bridge ($3900), ModWright PH... - TAD + PAD20 November 2023, 12:00 am
Japan’s Technical Audio Devices Laboratories, Inc. (TAD) brought several products to CAF, including the US debut of the TAD Grand Evolution One (GE1) floor-standing speakers ($65,000/pair) and new TAD C1000 preamplifier ($24,950). Also in Room 651—hosted by Professional Audio Design (PAD)—were the TAD TAD-D1000MK2 disc player ($21,000), TAD-DA1000TX DAC ($15,900), and, driving the GE-1s, a pair of TAD TAD-M700 monoblocks. Synergistic Research supplied cables, including SR30 Sp... - VK Music20 November 2023, 12:00 am
It was hard to find focus in Victor Kong's room. Between the nearly invisible AER BD3B/650mm full-range open-baffle speakers ($9800/pair) and the various amps on static display—Sun Valley SV-1616D 300B integrated amp ($2450), or the Elekit TU-8900 ($3050) or Elekit TU-8850 ($1850) power amps—my palms felt sweaty, my head, dizzy. Is this SET-amp lover’s heaven?Victor’s active setup included a VPI 40th Anniversary HW-40 Direct turntable ($22,000) with the fantastic Hana ... - Voxativ20 November 2023, 12:00 am
Voxativ's Ines Adler and Christopher Cunningham brought the full Voxativ experience from Berlin to Rockville, including the new and revised Voxativ Ampeggio back-loaded horn with AC-1.9 full-range driver loudspeaker ($12,900/pair).Back in 2011 Art Dudley named the original Ampeggio a Stereophile Product of the Year, so this room held special meaning for industry folk and civilians who cherished Art's unique writing, big ears, and generous humanity of spirit.The original Ampeggio awarded by A... - Nexxus Audio Technologies17 November 2023, 12:00 am
Nexus Audio Technologies' Walter Schofield presented a rig consisting of the VPI Avenger Direct turntable with Fatboy tonearm ($36,000), VPI Shyla cartridge ($2500), and Primare R35 MM/MC phono preamp ($2000); the 432 EVO Master Music Server with Roon core endpoint ($18,000); the Primare PRE35 Prisma DM36 streaming preamplifier featuring the new DM36 advanced DAC module with MQA processing ($5250); and two Primare A35.2 stereo amplifiers ($3900 each) bridged to mono. Walter also presented the S...
- Kurt Rosenwinkel: The Next Step Band (Live at Smalls 1996)22 February 2025, 1:12 pm
This newly unearthed recording from the mid-90s captures the most […] The post Kurt Rosenwinkel: The Next Step Band (Live at Smalls 1996) appeared first on The Absolute Sound.... - Aesthetix Pallene Preamplifier and Dione Power Amplifier22 February 2025, 1:08 pm
I am a wine merchant by day, and there are […] The post Aesthetix Pallene Preamplifier and Dione Power Amplifier appeared first on The Absolute Sound.... - 2024 Golden Ear: AlsyVox Caravaggio XX Ribbon Loudspeaker22 February 2025, 1:00 pm
$258,421 This full-range four-way ribbon speaker from Spain is simply […] The post 2024 Golden Ear: AlsyVox Caravaggio XX Ribbon Loudspeaker appeared first on The Absolute Sound.... - Best Speakers $10k-$20k Series: PSI Audio A25-M22 February 2025, 4:07 am
This review is part of our series on looking for […] The post Best Speakers $10k-$20k Series: PSI Audio A25-M appeared first on The Absolute Sound.... - Hegel Launches The Raven20 February 2025, 9:12 pm
February 20, 2025 – With the D50 DAC, Hegel has […] The post Hegel Launches The Raven appeared first on The Absolute Sound....
- Supreme Acoustic Systems At The FIAE 2025 Tampa Event24 February 2025, 2:33 pm
Supreme Acoustic Systems showcased various premium luxury hi-fi audio brands at the Florida International Audio Expo 2025. Supreme Acoustic Systems had three exhibit rooms featuring products from YG Acoustics, Western Electric, Bergmann Audio, etc. Supreme Acoustic Systems was founded by Hiram Toro with a vision to transform high-end audio distribution. They operate as a pure distributor, meaning they don't sell directly to consumers and have no ownership affiliation with any dealer. Their mis...
- Naim Electronics And Focal Loudspeakers At FIAE 202524 February 2025, 2:32 pm
As seen at many shows globally, Naim had a nice selection of their electronics that were driving Focal stand-mounted and floorstanding loudspeakers. Their PR department says, "The success of these sophisticated spaces lies in their superb comfort and music-fueled emotion, creating a unique opportunity to explore what both brands have to offer." And yes, as we find with luxurious high-end horology (mechanical timepieces), only Focal Powered by Naim retailers can present and sell certain exclusi... - Coachella 2025 To Feature Kraftwerk And Many Others24 February 2025, 1:24 pm
Coachella 2025 is set to be an unforgettable experience! The festival will take place over two weekends: April 11th through 13th and April 18th through 20th, 2025, at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. Featuring an incredible lineup of artists across various genres, headliners include Lady Gaga, Green Day, Post Malone, and Travis Scott. Electronic acts include The Prodigy, Kraftwerk, Above & Beyond, Amelie Lens, Chris Stussy, and Mind Against. For lovers of modern Hip-Hop and R&... - A FUNtastic Time At The Florida International Audio Expo 202523 February 2025, 3:00 pm
The Florida International Audio Expo 2025 was an absolute delight for audiophiles and music enthusiasts alike. Held at the Sheraton Tampa Brandon Hotel from February 21st to 23rd, the event showcased an impressive array of high-end audio equipment, including home stereo / hi-fi consisting of reel-to-reel, turntables, both vacuum tube and solid-state amplification, Hi-Res Audio DACs, headphones / head-fi, loudspeakers of many varieties, cables, and sound system tweaks. FIAE 2025 provided a uniqu... - Throwback Thursday: Pass Laboratories XP-22 Line Pre & XP-27 Phono Pre Review20 February 2025, 1:20 pm
The volume control on the Pass Laboratories XP-22 ($9975) reviewed here happens to have a silky-smooth running volume control, similar to the volume controls I covertly discovered so long ago. As I began to investigate the other features of the Pass Labs XP-22, both sonic and intangible, I learned that its volume control was a significant focus of Pass Laboratories' design upgrades that brought the XP-22 to fruition. The XP-22's volume control is a single-stage design preamplifier that has many...
- REVIEW: NEXT LEVEL TECH Ether RCA ⸜ analog interconnect RCA » POLAND1 February 2025, 12:00 am
Reviewtext WOJCIECH PACUŁA translation Marek Dyba images Next Level Tech, “High Fidelity”No 249 February 1, 2024˻ PREMIERE ˼⌈ NEXT LEVEL TECH is a Polish audio company founded in 2021 by Mr. ROBERT SLOWIŃSKI. It specializes in audio cables, including interconnects, speaker cables and AC power cables, but also USB and LAN cables. We are premier testing its RCA analog interconnect belonging to the new top-of-the-line ETHER series. &rflo... - REVIEW: SPEC RPA-EX1000 ⸜ integrated amplifier » JAPAN1 February 2025, 12:00 am
Reviewtext WOJCIECH PACUŁA translation Marek Dyba images SPEC / 原澤 直希, “High Fidelity”No 249 February 1, 2024⌈ SPEC Corporation is a Japanese company founded in 2010 by Mr. SHIROKAZU YAZAKI, former chief engineer of TEAC and Pioneer, today retired, to realize one goal: to deliver tube sound from solid-state amplifiers. The RPA-EX1000 amplifier is its latest product. It is a top-of-the-line integrated amplifier. ⌋SPEC ... - REVIEW: LUMÏN T3x ⸜ audio file player » HONG KONG1 February 2025, 12:00 am
ReviewText by WOJCIECH PACUŁA Images by „High Fidelity”, LumïnNo 249 February 1, 2024⌈ In 2013, LUMÏN successfully entered the pantheon of the world's audio file player makers with a bang. Its first player simply named Lumïn was a challenge thrown out to the competition. We are testing a new version of the T3 player, which had been in the HIGH FIDELITY reference system for more than two years. ⌋T3x IS AN AUDIO FILE PLAYER. It is ... - REVIEW: AYON AUDIO Scorpio III ⸜ integrated amplifier » AUSTRIA1 February 2025, 12:00 am
Reviewtext WOJCIECH PACUŁA translation Marek Dyba images “High Fidelity”No 249 February 1, 2024⌈ AYON AUDIO is an Austrian company specializing in expensive and very expensive audio components: amplifiers, digital sources and speakers. In 2008, however, it unveiled an amplifier costing just 7,500 zloty called Orion. The SCORPIO series of amplifiers is based on this design, adding better components to it. We are now testing the third version of this, extrem... - BOOK ⸜ review: ROLAND SCHELLIN, Nagra, Ernst Hrabalek Publishing 2023 » AUSTRIA1 February 2025, 12:00 am
BOOK ⸜ reviewtext WOJCIECH PACUŁA translation Ewa Muszczynko images “High Fidelity”No 249 February 1, 2024⌈ NAGRA is a brand of portable audio recorders manufactured since 1951 in Switzerland. Starting in 1997, it also offers high-end equipment for the audiophile community (...). The Kudelski Group's original product, Nagra recorders are now developed, manufactured and sold by an independent company, Audio Technology Switzerland S.A., based in Romane...
- Audiomods 12" Series Six Tonearm1 November 2024, 8:44 pm
In 2020 Jeff Spalls introduced the Audiomods Series Six tonearm, providing many analog hobbyists with an opportunity to experience excellent yet affordable analog playback. Shortly after the Series Six's introduction, two significant events altered the audio landscape for many of us. First, the Ichikawa Jewel Company LTD shuttered its doors, leading to the loss of... Read More » The post Audiomods 12" Series Six Tonearm appeared first on Positive Feedback.... - MOON TO SHOWCASE TWO SYSTEMS AT FINEST AUDIO SHOW, ZURICH1 November 2024, 7:14 pm
October 31, 2024 (Montreal, Canada) – MOON will be showcasing two premium systems at this weekend’s Finest Audio Show in Zurich. The 390 and 330A will form the heart of one system, while the flagship 891 network player/preamplifier and 761 power amplifier combination will drive the other. Each system will be voiced by Trenner &... Read More » The post MOON TO SHOWCASE TWO SYSTEMS AT FINEST AUDIO SHOW, ZURICH appeared first on Positive Feedback.... - Introducing Wireworld Cable Technology Series 10 - Xtraordinary1 November 2024, 7:12 pm
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL November 1, 2024 – Wireworld Cable Technology, one of the world’s most respected brands of high-performance audio and video cables, is introducing their next generation ‘Series 10’ audio cables. These new cables incorporate several technical and visual improvements over the previous ‘Series 8’. The patented DNA Helix designs have been upgraded with... Read More » The post Introducing Wireworld Cable Technology Series 10 - Xtraordinary... - ZYX R100H Cartridge1 November 2024, 7:10 pm
This article by Bob Levi originally ran in Positive Feedback ISSUE 15 September/October 2004, so while we call this section "New Old Stock - Articles from Our Days in Print" you are also going to see some articles from our early days of going online. A true bargain doesn't come along often in high end... Read More » The post ZYX R100H Cartridge appeared first on Positive Feedback.... - Schumann, via AI? (Not.)1 November 2024, 7:04 pm
Schumann Symphony 4 (orig. vers.); Manfred Overture. Yun: Cello Concerto. Jaemin Han, cello; Korean National Symphony Orchestra/David Reiland. Decca Records (Korea). Downloads and streams: music.apple.com; plixid.net (FLAC 24/96); qobuz.com (16/44.1); spotify.com; uk.7digital.com (M4A, MP3, FLAC) Universal, the current parent company of Decca and Deutsche Grammophon, has been unusually unforthcoming about this particular production. Although it was listed in... Read More » T...
- The Audiophile Apartment’s 2025 Products of the Year5 February 2025, 5:33 am
These are our picks in the last 14 months or so for our favorite products to go in smaller environments where space is at a premium, and an extra splash of style is a bonus. A few of these products’ full reviews will be posted in the next couple of weeks, but we wanted to […]... - Powered Delight – The Dynaudio Focus 10 Speakers4 February 2025, 2:45 am
Think about cables for a few minutes. Then think about having only a pair of power cords in your system.If you’re in a small space, less is usually more, so this is not a bad thing for you. The Dynaudio Focus 10 speakers only need a pair of power cords. You can link the two […]... - The Sim 390 is a front end that does it all…7 January 2025, 4:36 am
If you’d like a high-performance system with a minimal box count, consider the Sim Audio 390. It’s a line preamplifier, streaming DAC, headphone amplifier and MM/MC phono preamplifier. It even has Bluetooth and HDMI inputs. Sim gear is as bulletproof as it comes. Having visited their factory twice now, the service department was not busy […]... - McIntosh MC275 Power Amplifier7 January 2025, 3:19 am
The MC275 from McIntosh is not only one of the all time classics, when it comes to vacuum tube amplifiers, it is quite possibly one of (if not the best) of their tube amps, in terms of value, sonics, and build quality. The new MC1052 is pretty awesome, but has not been around long enough. […]... - It’s National Bobblehead Day!6 January 2025, 8:32 pm
Phil Sklar, Co-Founder and CEO of the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum has just let me know that tomorrow, January 7, is National Bobblehead Day. Located in my home town of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, they’ve introduced three new Margaritaville Bobbleheads: The Parrot, Shark and LIzard. Feel free to click on this link to visit […]...
- Shunyata Research Theta Speaker Cable15 February 2025, 5:00 am
The topic of cables is extremely polarizing among audiophiles. Different audiophiles have different thresholds for what they consider an acceptable amount to spend on cables; and the opinions about which type of cables should be prioritized—speaker cables, interconnects, or power cables—vary greatly. Because I’ve found that speaker cables deliver the greatest sonic improvement per dollar, they would be my first choice for an upgrade. ... - Recommended Reference Component: DALI Epikore 9 Loudspeaker15 February 2025, 5:00 am
The idea that bigger is better does not necessarily hold when it comes to loudspeakers. Some large speakers are capable of such prodigious low-end output that they can overwhelm a room. This was something Jason Thorpe experienced when he auditioned the DALI Epikore 11 ($60,000; all prices USD for a pair), the first model to be released in the Danish brand’s premium Epikore series. ... - T+A Elektroakustik Criterion S 230 Loudspeaker1 February 2025, 5:00 am
Note: measurements taken in the anechoic chamber at Canada’s National Research Council can be found through this link. Growing up in Toronto, one of the most multicultural cities in North America, I’ve had the opportunity to experience foods and flavors from around the world. Of course, I’ve had my fill of cheeseburgers and fries, mac and cheese, and other North American staples, but from time to time I also indulge in Chinese, Middle Eastern, Filipino, and many other cuisines... - January Snow Days—Treble Clef Audio and the David Chesky Trio1 February 2025, 5:00 am
The Canadian winter hits hard here in Ottawa, where I live. From mid-December to mid-March snow is a near-constant companion to us, punctuated by occasional major snowstorms. We call those events snow days—sporadic snow flurries don’t really count here. Despite great advances in weather forecasting, the time of onset of such storms all too often eludes accurate prediction. Two of this January’s heavy snowfalls seemed set to foil my hi-fi adventures. ... - Recommended Reference Component: Arendal Sound 1528 Tower 8 Loudspeaker15 January 2025, 5:00 am
For the last few months, Norway’s Arendal Sound and its Tower 8 loudspeaker, the flagship model in the company’s new 1528 series, have consumed a lot of SoundStage! Network’s bandwidth: two videos on our YouTube channel—one about Arendal Sound, the other about the 1528 series—and three articles by Doug Schneider on this website about the Tower 8, the most detailed of which appeared as a full review in his December 1 System One column. The Tower 8 earned a Reviewers&...
- Arya Audio Labs Orbius record stabilizer Review3 February 2025, 6:51 pm
A little more than six years ago, I reviewed and subsequently adopted the Pierre Lurne record clamp as my reference after a rather exhaustive search for a clamp/weight that would enhance the sonics of my Rockport Sirius turntable. Initially, I would have said, if asked, that given that the Rockport has a well-designed vacuum [...] The post Arya Audio Labs Orbius record stabilizer Review appeared first on Dagogo.... - Acquisition of McIntosh and Sonus Faber by Bose: A Strategic Move into Automotive Audio10 January 2025, 11:38 pm
If you are anything like me, the acquisition of McIntosh and Sonus Faber by Bose Corporation was a shock. As a long-time audiophile and devout believer in maintaining the quality and standards of the Audio Specialty industry, this move was tantamount to seeing a cherished artisanal craft risk being absorbed into the world of mass [...] The post Acquisition of McIntosh and Sonus Faber by Bose: A Strategic Move into Automotive Audio appeared first on Dagogo.... - PS Audio Stellar Strata Mk2 integrated amplifiers Review, Part 1 of 24 January 2025, 2:00 am
The PS Audio Stellar Strata Mk2 Integrated Amplifier is one of the most important components I have handled, but not for the reason you may think. In the process of reviewing this and one other integrated amplifier, I have reached what many would consider controversial conclusions regarding two channel audiophile system configurations, that is, [...] The post PS Audio Stellar Strata Mk2 integrated amplifiers Review, Part 1 of 2 appeared first on Dagogo.... - Heaven 11 Billie Amp MK2 Review2 December 2024, 8:43 pm
Publisher’s note: Heaven 11 has notified us that the MK2 has been discontinued at the time of press, making way for the launch of the MK3 in February, 2025. Follow-up Review forthcoming. Here comes this curious integrated amp that I spied at AXPONA 2023 as it was playing through a pair of PAP Trio10 Heil [...] The post Heaven 11 Billie Amp MK2 Review appeared first on Dagogo.... - EMM Labs DA2i D/A converter Review18 November 2024, 9:42 pm
A Revelation When I receive an updated version of a product that I have previously reviewed, the changes are more often evolutionary rather than revolutionary. By this, I mean that the designer has in fact improved areas in which the product was already strong while weaknesses remain. This clearly is not the case with the [...] The post EMM Labs DA2i D/A converter Review appeared first on Dagogo....
- Review: DanaTone Head-Space Headphone Amplifier20 February 2025, 3:38 pm
Audio: Listen to this article. Review: DanaTone Head-Space Headphone Amplifier Rajiv Arora I had never heard of the Head-Space amplifier until I stumbled upon it at CanJam Dallas, November 2024. And boy, am I glad I did! Having been to countless CanJams before, I now approach them primarily as a social event, but always with an eye (or rather, ear) to dis... - More Quadio Quality In February 202518 February 2025, 5:44 pm
Audio: Listen to this article. I would say that we are living in the golden age of music listening options, but to be honest, I have no idea and there’s likely no consensus on the matter. To me, it’s the golden age. Everything from mono to sixteen channel music is readily available. Most streamed into one’s ears at the tap of a finger from anywhere in the world, and some d... - Raal 1995 Immanis Review: Get Transported!13 February 2025, 2:56 pm
Audio: Listen to this article. Raal 1995 Immanis Review: Get Transported! By Sajid Amit About Raal Raal 1995 is an exclusively ribbon driver based high-end headphone brand founded by Aleksandar Radisavljevic, who also co-founded Raal Requisite about three decades ago. While still under the Requisite umbrella, Raal 1995 is dedicated exclusively to th... - CASH Albums - Carl's Blues11 February 2025, 5:51 pm
Audio: Listen to this article. My appetite for good music is never satiated. If I had to guess, I’d say I listen to music I know well about 50% of the time, with the other 50% dedicated to discovering good music that’s new to me. In 2025 this is a real problem because the firehose of music that’s available with the tap of a finger is a bit overwhelming, to say the least. P... - Margules Magenta MS-01 Music Server Review7 February 2025, 7:38 pm
Audio: Listen to this article. Margules Magenta MS-01 - MUSIC SERVER WIRELESS AUDIO RECEIVER AKA Ethernet/WiFi Connected DAC - AKA AC Power Cord Verifier Step back a few months to a demonstration of the Margules MS-01 by Julian Margules at Holm Audio. I did not know the product existed or what it was built on. After half a day of ...
- Soulines TT9 Turntable24 February 2025, 12:00 am
As I await all the reports from this past weekend’s Florida International Audio Expo (a.k.a. FLAX) to come into AP HQ for proper editing and posting, I wanted to take a closer look at a cool new turntable in the meantime — and I was struck by Serbian manufacturer Soulines and their relatively recently released TT9 turntable.According to Soulines, the TT9 expands upon the rigid-assembly designs of their previous top models, the TT42 (hello, Hitchhiker’s Guide!) and the wel... - Florida International Audio Expo 2025 Is Officially Underway!21 February 2025, 12:00 am
Ok, let’s see here — current weather in Tampa, Florida: 65 degrees, and sunny. Current weather in certain pockets of the East Coast: 23 degrees, with a chance of flurries. Hmm, where would you rather be? Looks like Tampa may win that bet, not just in terms of the weather, but also because the Florida International Audio Expo — a.k.a. FLAX — has officially gotten underway there today, February 21, 2025, and runs through Sunday, February 23, 2025.As alluded earlier th... - The 200g 45rpm 2LP UHQR Edition of Steely Dan’s Katy Lied Sounds As Good As Any Vinyl World That It’s Welcome To20 February 2025, 12:00 am
Mike Mettler: Who are these children / Who scheme and run wild. . . No, that’s not a comment on the youth of today, but rather a piercing lyrical couplet of sorts that can only mean one thing — it’s time for us to dive deep into the just-released 200g 45rpm 2LP UHQR edition of Steely Dan’s March 1975 treasure of an LP, Katy Lied. (My initial report about this important release, which posted here on AP on January 6, 2025, can be read here.)This also means that it&rsquo... - DS Audio TB-100 Tube Phono EQ to Make Its U.S. Debut at Florida International Audio Expo 202519 February 2025, 12:00 am
DS Audio has just announced the U.S. availability of the company’s TB-100 tube phono equalizer — and the first Stateside showing of the EQ production model will be at this weekend’s upcoming Florida International Audio Expo (a.k.a. FLAX) in Tampa, Florida, which is being held from February 21-23, 2025. (More on how, and what with, this new phono EQ will be shown at FLAX appears a bit later in this story.)The TB-100 sports a machined aluminum chassis and a dual mono design fo... - Clearaudio’s New Flagship Unity Pivotal Tonearm Will Be Demo’ed at Florida International Audio Expo 202518 February 2025, 12:00 am
We’re all about unity — and so is Clearaudio, who have just announced that their new flagship Unity pivotal tonearm will be demo’ed at the upcoming Florida International Audio Expo (a.k.a. FLAX) in Tampa, Florida, from February 21-23, 2025. (More on those FLAX demo details in just a bit.)First, let’s delve into the Unity itself. This new tonearm was developed for the company’s Master Jubilee turntable in conjunction with the celebration of its 45th anniversary. T...
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- Vera-Fi Main Stream and SnubWay AC Line Filters | REVIEW23 February 2025, 8:00 am
A Dynamic Duo from Vera-Fi Audio: Main Stream ($295) and SnubWay ($295) AC Line Filters A few months back, the nice folks at Vera-Fi Audio (via audio marketing and distribution guru Bill Leebens) sent me one of their latest tweaks: the SnubWay AC Line Defender. I wrote a fairly in-depth review of the thing, ultimately [...]... - Belleson Brilliance Phono Preamplifier | REVIEW21 February 2025, 8:00 am
You might not know about the Belleson Brilliance phono preamplifier--yet--but it has one heck of a pedigree. I met Brian and Christina Lowe of Belleson at the last Capital Audiofest I'd attended before this year--which was back in the quaint and still innocent year of 2019, just before the pandemic. (I'm still not sure why [...]... - 2025 FLAX Preview | Florida 202517 February 2025, 8:42 pm
It's that time of year again--High-End Audio Show Season! It seems a little strange to be planning to fly across the country when everything outside seems to be coated in ice, but the first show of the year is always the Florida International Audio Expo, and Tampa can be pretty nice this time of year. [...]... - Triode Wire Labs Power Cords | REVIEW16 February 2025, 8:00 am
It's 2025, and I'm wondering what audiophiles think about power cords right now. It's been a roller coaster ride over the years, starting with "the power company sends the current miles away to your house, and you think the last two feet can make a difference?" and then moving to "I tried putting a $500 [...]... - YG Acoustics Talus Loudspeakers & Descent Subwoofer | REVIEW14 February 2025, 8:00 am
As I've gravitated toward bigger and more expensive gear reviews in 2024, thanks to a much larger listening space, I've noticed something peculiar. While I love reviewing the big gear, and acquiring more seat time with the finest the high-end audio industry has to offer, I still find that there's a notable difference between what [...]...
- WiiM teases Vibelink Amp23 February 2025, 1:00 pm
From WiiM’s latest press release (copy/pasted below) we learn of a forthcoming product called the Vibelink Amp. The press release tells us that the Vibelink: is an integrated amplifier has the same form factor as the WiiM AMP, WiiM AMP PRO and WiiM Ultra offers 100wpc of loudspeaker drive contains […] The post WiiM teases Vibelink Amp first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be reproduced, recycled or re-purposed without permission. For privat... - Is this why headphones sound better than loudspeakers?23 February 2025, 12:14 pm
🎥 Camera: John Darko / Olaf von Voss 🎬 Editor: John Darko 🌈 Colour: Olaf von Voss 🕺🏻 Motion GFX: John Darko 💰 Ad segment: John Darko 🎵 Song IDs? Playlists of all music heard in this video – and other videos – can be found on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/johndarko Further […] The post Is this why headphones sound better than loudspeakers? first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of this RSS feed to ... - Podcast: Laurence Dickie discusses Vivid Kaya 90, S12 loudspeakers21 February 2025, 12:03 pm
Laurence Dickie is (perhaps) best known for co-designing the Bowers & Wilkins Nautilus in the early 90s. Nowadays, Dickie heads up engineering at Vivid Audio where – from his Brighton base – he designs loudspeakers that are manufactured in South Africa. Vivid loudspeakers look unusual not to play it clever-clever […] The post Podcast: Laurence Dickie discusses Vivid Kaya 90, S12 loudspeakers first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of this RSS feed to b... - Set off your turntable with Reliable’s UberLight Frame18 February 2025, 8:41 am
New from the Reliable Corporation, makers of the UberLight Flex, comes the UberLight Frame, a premium turntable light designed for the more discerning vinyl enthusiast with deeper pockets. Inside the box, the right-angled cast aluminium UberLight Frame ships with a choice of three vertical mounts: a freestanding weight, a desk […] The post Set off your turntable with Reliable’s UberLight Frame first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be reprod... - A turntable weight that looks like a giant ecstasy pill17 February 2025, 1:00 pm
Berlin’s H.A.N.D. Hifi, an offshoot of Kreuzberg record store Sound Metaphors, is known as a designer and builder of bespoke active loudspeakers for clubs and smaller listening spaces. So far, so safe. However, H.A.N.D. Hifi’s latest product, a turntable weight introduced in the back half of 2024, repeatedly skirts the […] The post A turntable weight that looks like a giant ecstasy pill first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be reprodu...
- CROSBY, STILLS & NASH - CSN (1977) Analogue Productions / Atlantic 75 45rpm Reissue, (2025)23 February 2025, 4:19 pm
I remember distinctly the day this record arrived in the shops. It was 1977, and I worked at a record store in the local mall. I was still in high school and had been fully immersed in Crosby Stills & Nash’s debut album and its follow-up Deja Vu. My first recollection of hearing “The Boat Album” was in that store, and my best friend and I marvelled at how much better it sounded than either of its predecessors. It had been almost seven years since the release of Deja Vu, and... - Audiophilia Dream List ©20 February 2025, 10:44 pm
UPDATED FEB 20, 2025.This list will be updated regularly. The latest additions appear at the top. When the latest update appears, the previous update selections will be placed in genre sections for easier viewing. Welcome to the Audiophilia Dream List. A list of original (OG) or reissued vinyl of all genres. I’ll post the list at the top of the review page and link it across our social media any time it’s significantly updated. As vinyl has become prohibitively expensive, you’l... - American Sketches—Kristin Lee, violin/FHR CD15 February 2025, 6:52 pm
I receive between ten to fifteen emails a week from excited PR folks telling me about their latest boutique CD release of a star performer playing all matter of repertoire. Some of it is really “out there”. As the major record companies recede into relative classical obscurity, the recorded legacy of many gifted young players examining varied repertoire continues to grow. Hope.The email introducing American Sketches seemed intriguing—interesting, unusual repertoire played by a ... - Katy Lied—Steely Dan/Analogue Productions UHQR 45 RPM vinyl reissue9 February 2025, 7:13 pm
Well, here it is. It's the UHQR remaster from Analogue Productions that Steely Dan fans have been waiting for but worried about. The worry? The original 1975 ABC Records recording, encoded with dbx, has never had the reputation of the band’s other great recordings like Aja and Gaucho. But this original analogue tape was going to the master remastering engineer Bernie Grundman, the same alchemist who gave us superb vinyl remasters on UHQR of Steely Dan’s Can’t Buy A Thrill, Coun... - Sir Adrian Boult and Elgar's Second Symphony.9 February 2025, 12:51 pm
Elgar premiered his Symphony No. 2 in Eb Major with the Queen’s Hall Orchestra on the 24th May 1911 to an audience who seemed slightly bewildered by its emotional content. Elgar remarked to Billy Reed, the concertmaster of the orchestra, that they “sat there like stuffed pigs”!It's probably not surprising they did not quite know how to react to this richly layered and dramatic symphony. The work was dedicated to the memory of King Edward VII and contained elements of emotional ...
- Paul Weller: 6612 February 2025, 2:46 pm
Paul Weller turned 66 last year. Rather than rest on his laurels, he went back into the studio to make his finest album in decades. Sean Hannam takes a listen. The post Paul Weller: 66 appeared first on hi-fi+.... - Van den Hul Crimson Elite XGW12 February 2025, 2:31 pm
Taking the highly-rated Crimson cartridge, Van den Hul adds its ‘Stradivarius’ lacquered body to this otherwise nude moving coil design and delivers a higher output, too. Ed Selley is impressed. The post Van den Hul Crimson Elite XGW appeared first on hi-fi+.... - Enleum HPA-23RM12 February 2025, 2:14 pm
Bakoon was one of the best new audio brands in the 2010s. And now, the designer behind the company is back with Enleum’s excellent HPA-23RM headphone amplifier. Kevin Fiske investigates. The post Enleum HPA-23RM appeared first on hi-fi+.... - Accustic Arts Power III11 February 2025, 5:14 pm
Accustic Arts integrated amplifier is a solid-state powerhouse integrated amplifier that is at once simple and deceptively complex, whether you choose the standard or phono-stage versions, according to Rafael Todes. The post Accustic Arts Power III appeared first on hi-fi+.... - Nonkeen: All good?6 February 2025, 1:35 pm
According to Jason Kennedy, ambient keyboard superstar Niels Frahm creates an avant-garde and very modern take on the classic jazz trio as he teams up with two long-standing musician friends. The post Nonkeen: All good? appeared first on hi-fi+....
- Focal Diva Utopia network-attached active loudspeaker11 January 2025, 12:00 am
The latest member of Focal’s Utopia loudspeaker family is clearly cut from a different cloth – and that’s before you lay eyes on its felt cabinet wrap. Sure, at £29,995 the Diva Utopia boasts a similarly ‘high-end’ asking price to the likes of the £34,999 Scala Utopia Evo [HFN Aug ’17] and its overall styling isn’t far off its siblings either. But this is Focal’s first active loudspeaker, the result of a collaboration with Naim Audio, i... - Vivid Audio Kaya S12 standmount speaker11 January 2025, 12:00 am
Were it not for the enclosure design, it might be tempting to think of the Kaya S12, the smallest speaker from South Africa’s Vivid Audio, as just another standmount. But as those eye-catching looks suggest, there’s something special going on here, and the price – £6000 a pair in a choice of striking finishes, with more available to order – certainly sets expectations high. Standing 40cm tall, and weighing just 6kg each, the S12 comes in Piano Black, Lexus Pearl Whi... - Canton Reference 9 Standmount10 December 2024, 12:00 am
Although it’s relatively easy to build a large ‘cost no object’ loudspeaker worthy of a brand’s flagship, things get a little trickier when the requirement is for a compact model. Quite apart from the budget constraints – customers believe there should be a direct relationship between size and price – there’s the small matter of ‘you can’t argue with physics’ when it comes to delivering a big, room-filling sound from a smallscale enclos... - PS Audio Aspen FR5 loudspeaker2 December 2024, 12:00 am
The final piece in PS Audio's quartet of innovative planar magnetic loudspeakers has arrived and it's quite the cutest of the range, but is it a wolf in sheep's clothing? Even if the title isn't familiar, you'll know The March Of Progress by Rudolph Zallinger. Published in a 1965 volume of Life Nature Library and depicting 25 million years of human evolution as a series of side-on illustrations, from the ape-like Pliopithecus to modern man, it popped into my mind when I unboxed PS Audio's Aspen ... - Fresh Faces29 November 2024, 12:00 am
Nothing beats the buzz of discovering new bands, especially when they could shape the very future of music. Johnny Sharp on the hot new groups hitting all the right notes It has been suggested that bands are a dying breed in the modern age. As technology enables individuals to create fuller tapestries of music than ever before without the need to recruit a drummer on the basis of whether or not they own a van, or stick with an annoying keyboard player because his dad lets you use his warehouse f...
- Sonos is Clearing Out The ARC Soundbar for $649!24 February 2025, 10:59 pm
With the introduction of the Sonos ARC Ultra Soundbar - it is time to clear out the remaining stock of the original Sonos ARC... - Gift Guide for the Ultimate Man Cave24 February 2025, 8:13 pm
Unwind in the ultimate man cave and escape into home entertainment bliss with incredible gift ideas for hi-fi audio or home theater.... - Optoma’s Photon Go UST projector with Google TV Includes a Rechargeable Battery for Portability: Bristol HiFi Show 202524 February 2025, 8:33 am
With an RGB triple laser light source, Google TV, built-in battery, and low price, the Photon Go might be a great home entertainment option.... - Shanling EH2 DAC/Headphone Amplifier To Make Its Debut at CanJam NYC 202523 February 2025, 12:00 pm
Forte Distribution previews Shanling's $399 EH2 DAC Headphone Amp for CanJam Attendees... - FiiO’s Flagship FT7 Planar Magnetic Headphones Feature 106mm Drivers22 February 2025, 4:00 pm
The FiiO FT7 Open-back Planar Magnetic Headphones will debut at the Bristol Hi-Fi Show and CanJam NYC this weekend....
- Audiovector Trapeze RI Floor-standing Loudspeaker Review24 February 2025, 12:00 pm
Audiovector can trace its roots back to 1979 when Ole Klifoth founded the company with the stated goal of making a high-end loudspeaker... The post Audiovector Trapeze RI Floor-standing Loudspeaker Review appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com.... - Magnetar UDP900 Universal Disc Player Review19 February 2025, 12:00 pm
The Magnetar UDP900 is the one Universal Disc Player that comes closest to taking the place of the much-missed OPPO Universal Players. The post Magnetar UDP900 Universal Disc Player Review appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com.... - Teac UD-507 Headphone Amplifier, Preamplifier & DAC, A Video Review17 February 2025, 12:00 pm
The Teac UD 507 is a DAC/Preamp/Headphone amplifier has been completely redesigned with bits of their higher-end 700 Series implemented. Introduction The Teac UD 507 was sent to me a few months back and I figured that this would be a quick review. I mean how involved could a preamplifier headphone amplifier be? Quite involved […] The post Teac UD-507 Headphone Amplifier, Preamplifier & DAC, A Video Review appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com.... - Amphion Argon 0 Bookshelf Loudspeakers with TEAC AI-303 Integrated Amplifier/DAC and PD-301-X CD Player and FM Radio12 February 2025, 12:00 pm
I miss the days of bookshelf stereo systems. The Amphion Argon 0 paired with the TEAC AI-303 integrated amplifier and PD-301-X CD player... The post Amphion Argon 0 Bookshelf Loudspeakers with TEAC AI-303 Integrated Amplifier/DAC and PD-301-X CD Player and FM Radio appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com.... - IsoAcoustics Orea Isolation Feet and Aperta Stands Review10 February 2025, 12:00 pm
I received a call from Secrets Editor-In-Chief, Carlo Lo Raso, asking me if I wanted to review some products from IsoAcoustics.... The post IsoAcoustics Orea Isolation Feet and Aperta Stands Review appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com....
- Mobile Fidelity Master Phono Preamplifier28 October 2024, 7:17 pm
The Mobile Fidelity Master Phono preamplifier has been available for a number of years with reviews available. This review is posted to give you another data point to factor in if you are considering acquiring this component. Executive summary: Consider it! Read on to grok that advice. The Master Phono, $5,995, has a number of […]... - Atma-Sphere Class D Amplifiers – MINI-REVIEW30 July 2024, 8:00 pm
Please see Important Notes on the Reviews page. This is a Mini-Review with no formal rating because after about a week of listening to this product, its strengths and weaknesses were apparent. A longer listening interval, which would be normal for a full review, was not required to draw the following conclusions. The reference system […]... - My Sonic Lab Signature Platinum Moving Coil Phono Cartridge – MINI REVIEW21 April 2024, 3:55 pm
This is a Mini Review: short term audition, impressions below, no rating. A broken-in My Sonic Labs Signature Platinum moving coil phono cartridge recently visited my listening room for a couple of weeks. In that time, there were opportunities to audition the cartridge on both an Acoustic Signature TA-7000 Neo tonearm and an Origin Live […]... - Audience frontRow USB Cable22 February 2024, 7:16 pm
There has been a lot of discussion about digital cables, centering on the fact that digital data simply contains 1 and 0. The 1 is 5 Volts, and the 0 is zero Volts. Either “on” or “off”. What could go wrong? This is the heart of the controversy, since some folks seem to be convinced […]... - Hana Umami Red Phono Cartridge and Musical Surroundings Phonomena III Phono Preamplifier9 December 2023, 11:10 pm
A proper Japanese translation of the word umami is the “essence of deliciousness”. Still another suggests the literal translation to be a “pleasant, savory taste”. These definitions apply to the Hana Umami Red moving coil phono cartridge, which is not only a real treat to hear, but is also a treat for your wallet at […]...
- Review: FiiO K11 R2R DAC/Headphone Amp4 February 2025, 4:20 pm
Review: FiiO K11 R2R DAC/Headphone Amp Steve Graham wonders if a $230 resistor ladder DAC can improve a $400 streamer Audio Friends I’m storing some audio gear for a friend while he is on an extended winter escape. With permission, I got a chance to listen to his FiiO K11 R2R. Audio friends, just what a reviewer on a strict budget needs. R2R? There’s a bit of a to-do, of late, about R2R ladder DACs. I’m stretching a bit to explain thi... - Review: Bluesound NODE Nano Streaming DAC27 November 2024, 12:26 am
Hello Bluesound Node Nano! Goodbye Raspberry Pi? Steve Graham ponders the possibility of a Node Nano sending his music-playing Raspberry Pi into early retirement. True Confessions Up to this point, I haven’t taken the Bluesound Nodes seriously. I mean, no thick aluminum front panel? Come on! No full width chassis? Get real! Audio snobbery at its worst? Guilty as charged. Don’t get me wrong, my NAD Masters... - Review: Mission 778x Integrated Amplifier23 November 2024, 1:23 am
The Mission 778X Integrated Amplifier – Mid-Range Magic on a Budget. MSRP: $999 Canadian. Review by David Neice Verdict: Can an amplifier costing just less than a grand Canadian do duty as a serious audiophile component? Enter the new Mission 778X, an amplifier with mid-range magic to spare and an ‘oh so smooth’ character that lights our fuse. Mission (via IAG) has revisited its 80’s era past (when it manufactured more than just speake... - Review: The Schiit Loki Max Equalizer24 September 2024, 5:57 pm
The Schiit Loki Max Equalizer: Miracle Worker – A Brilliant Way To Fix Imperfect Sound Review by Jamie Gillies When I was sixteen, my parents surprised me with a Panasonic CH-80 Mini System for Christmas. It was one of those 3-disc CD changer, tape deck, tuner, integrated amplifier and speakers in one. Many of you remember these mid-1990s systems. They have largely been vilified by audiophiles as a cheap, slightly better than a boombox, creation that helped speed u... - Review: NAD C588 Turntable (Upgraded)29 August 2024, 11:25 pm
NAD C588 Turntable with a Nagaoka MP-110 Cartridge – Smooth and Robust ‘In the House’ review by David Neice MSRP with stock Ortofon 2M Red Cartridge – $1199 Canadian. Nagaoka MP-110 high-output cartridge – $219 Canadian. Verdict: While the NAD turntable comes standa...
- Shanling UA6 Review24 February 2025, 12:47 pm
Today, Louis reviews the Shanling UA6, the company’s flagship quad CS43131 portable dongle DAC with up to 360mW of balanced output power. It is priced at $159. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to me in exchange for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or status. I thank Shanling for their support. Click here to learn more about Shanling products we previously reviewed on Headfonics. This article follows our current scorin... - HiBy R6 III 2025 Review22 February 2025, 12:55 pm
James reviews the HiBy R6 III 2025, a new version of the company’s mid-tier Android 12 DAP with a fresh panel design and a quad CS43198 DAC. It is priced at $439. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to me in exchange for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links. I thank HiBy for their support. You can click here to read more about the HiBy products we have previously featured on our website. This article follows our latest scori... - Dan Clark Audio NOIRE X Review21 February 2025, 10:50 am
Today, Marcus reviews the Dan Clark Audio NOIRE X, a next-generation set of AEON series closed-back planar magnetic driver headphones with AMTS. They are priced at $999. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to me in exchange for our honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or status. I thank Dan Clark Audio for their support. Click here to read more about Dan Clark Audio products we have previously reviewed on Headfonics. This article follows our lates... - Shanling EH2 Review19 February 2025, 11:13 am
Today, Meldrick reviews the Shanling EH2, a compact and affordable desktop 24-bit R2R DAC and 4.35W capable balanced headphone amplifier. It is priced at $369. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to me in exchange for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or status. I thank Shanling for their support. Click here to learn more about Shanling products we previously reviewed on Headfonics. This article follows our current scoring guid... - ddHiFi M130B Coffee Cable Review17 February 2025, 10:09 am
Today’s feature is Thomas’s review of the ddHiFi M130B Coffee Cable, an integrated PCM 384kHz capable USB-C DAC and OCC cable for in-ear monitor owners. It is priced at $109.99. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to me in exchange for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links. I thank ddHiFi for their support. You can read about previous ddHiFi products we have previously reviewed on Headfonics here. This article follows our latest scoring guideli...
- The Stereophile Interviews: Michael Trei12 February 2025, 4:28 pm
Michael Trei is much more than the title of this post may elude to. In addition to being a Stereophile The post The Stereophile Interviews: Michael Trei appeared first on AudioHead.... - Bob Marley Reissues Coming On LP, SACD and Reel-To-Reel6 February 2025, 11:39 pm
A huge slate of new Bob Marley music reissues is on its way thanks to Acoustic Sounds and the Marley The post Bob Marley Reissues Coming On LP, SACD and Reel-To-Reel appeared first on AudioHead.... - Tidal Audio Announces A New AP1 Speaker31 January 2025, 6:35 pm
High-end manufacturer Tidal Audio announced a new speaker this week called the AP1. The Tidal AP1 was inspired from the The post Tidal Audio Announces A New AP1 Speaker appeared first on AudioHead.... - What Parts Help Make A Good Quality Headphone?29 January 2025, 4:47 pm
What makes a good headphone? This week on The Occasional Podcast host Brian Hunter attempts to answer that question with The post What Parts Help Make A Good Quality Headphone? appeared first on AudioHead.... - The Stereophile Interviews: Herb Reichert11 January 2025, 3:45 pm
This week on pt.AUDIO’s The Occasional Podcast, Herb Reichert of Stereophile magazine stops by the show to chat a little The post The Stereophile Interviews: Herb Reichert appeared first on AudioHead....
- AXPONA 2025 WELCOMES 40+ NEW EXHIBITORS AND STAND-OUT RETURNING EXHIBITORS SHOWCASING THE VERY BEST IN HIGH-END AUDIO GEAR APRIL 11-1320 February 2025, 7:09 pm
(Schaumburg, IL, February 19, 2025) – – Now in its 16th year, AXPONA (Audio Expo North America) will return April 11-13 to theSchaumburg Convention Center offering three jam-packed The post AXPONA 2025 WELCOMES 40+ NEW EXHIBITORS AND STAND-OUT RETURNING EXHIBITORS SHOWCASING THE VERY BEST IN HIGH-END AUDIO GEAR APRIL 11-13 appeared first on Headphone Guru.... - Introducing POET – A new era of compact, high-performance planar-magnetic headphones20 February 2025, 12:00 pm
Meze Audio, the acclaimed Romanian manufacturer of high-end headphones, proudly announces the release of POET, its newest planar-magnetic headphones. POET The post Introducing POET – A new era of compact, high-performance planar-magnetic headphones appeared first on Headphone Guru.... - Forkin’ Phono! Schiit Announces Stjarna and Skoll F, Forkbeard™-Enabled Phono Preamps19 February 2025, 10:46 pm
February 19, San Antonio, TX. Schiit Audio extends its Forkbeard range with the addition of the Stjarna and Skoll F phono The post Forkin’ Phono! Schiit Announces Stjarna and Skoll F, Forkbeard™-Enabled Phono Preamps appeared first on Headphone Guru.... - Grado’s All New Signature S950 Headphones: Premium Sound in a Hand Crafted Brazilian Walnut Shell!19 February 2025, 5:56 pm
February 19th, 2025; Grado Labs, world-renowned designer and manufacturer of award-winning headphones, announces the release of its latest open-back headphone, the The post Grado’s All New Signature S950 Headphones: Premium Sound in a Hand Crafted Brazilian Walnut Shell! appeared first on Headphone Guru.... - Noble FoKus Rex5 TWS IEM – Green with Envy10 February 2025, 6:00 am
It is no secret that the Noble FoKus is my favorite TWS line of headphones, each new iteration representing a The post Noble FoKus Rex5 TWS IEM – Green with Envy appeared first on Headphone Guru....
- Do you have a subwoofer in your setup?20 February 2025, 12:00 am
... - March 2025 issue now on sale20 February 2025, 12:00 am
Welcome to the March 2025 issue! There are two species of hi-fi nut. Well actually, in all honesty, there are actually loads but, for the sake of this argument, let’s just pretend there are two. First there are the experimenters, the explorers who boldly step into the unknown, happy to mismatch brands and compile systems from a variety of sources in the ever-evolving search for the perfect setup that suits their taste, listening room, ambitions and budget.Then there are those who, beari... - Cyrus Classic PHONO19 February 2025, 12:00 am
As part of its range refinement, Cyrus has opted to condense its lineup and one of the products that has been cut as a result is the Phono Signature phono stage; a device I reviewed all the way back in HFC 408 and liked so much, I purchased there and then, and continue to use. The replacement Classic Phono induces more than a little déjà vu upon first glance.This is because its core functionality is exactly the same. This is a moving-magnet and moving-coil phono stage that sup... - Loewe We. HEAR pro18 February 2025, 12:00 am
Loewe has always been an unashamedly ‘luxury’ brand, but it’s getting down with the kids with its new portable speaker, which is officially entitled the ‘We. HEAR pro’ and is promoted by French football star Kylian Mbappé. The HEAR pro – as we shall henceforth refer to it – is a no-nonsense boombox, designed to provide a powerful sound for the great outdoors. It’s a little more expensive than similar boomboxes we’ve seen recently, but... - Violectric PPA V79017 February 2025, 12:00 am
You might reasonably feel that phono stages are a surprising category to demonstrate significant technical developments; after all, the requirements they fulfil and the technology they use have been constant for some years now. Nevertheless, in recent times, many stages have reflected wider changes in vinyl. The first development is multiple inputs – people having more than one turntable has become more common and some stages have reflected this. The second is a renewed interest in balanc...
- Bowers & Wilkins Unveils New Finishes for PX7 S2e & PX8 Headphones18 September 2024, 7:00 am
18th September, Worthing, UK: Renowned British audio brand, Bowers & Wilkins, has introduced two new premium finishes to its portfolio of high performance, multi-award-winning over-ear headphones, Px7 S2e and Px8. The new Px7 S2e Ruby Red and Px8 Dark Forest finishes expand on the already extensive range of colors available – the widest choice of colors […] The post Bowers & Wilkins Unveils New Finishes for PX7 S2e & PX8 Headphones appeared first on Audio Bacon.... - XACT unveils revolutionary XACT S1 EVO Music Server and PHANTOM Cables5 September 2024, 6:44 pm
XACT is proud to announce the launch of two groundbreaking products that set new benchmarks in high-fidelity audio performance: the XACT S1 EVO Music Server and the XACT PHANTOM™ USB and LAN Cables. These new offerings cater to the most discerning audiophiles, delivering exceptional sound quality through advanced engineering, meticulous craftsmanship, and innovative design. XACT […] The post XACT unveils revolutionary XACT S1 EVO Music Server and PHANTOM Cables appeared first on Aud... - Zeitgeist Germany Launches with Extraordinary IEMs11 July 2024, 9:01 pm
THE ART OF NOISE: INTRODUCING ZEITGEIST GERMANY AND ITS MISSION TO HANDCRAFT UNIQUE EARPHONES FROM EXTRAORDINARY MATERIALS Featuring freshly emptied whisky barrels, Fabergé-Egg-worthy Karelian birch, and rare timber – you haven’t seen, heard or felt earphones like this before. Zeitgeist Germany is on a mission to bring art and soul to the mundane world of […] The post Zeitgeist Germany Launches with Extraordinary IEMs appeared first on Audio Bacon.... - JCAT Unveils USB Card XE EVO: The Next Generation of USB Audio Performance 11 July 2024, 2:27 am
JCAT, a leader in high-performance streaming-specific products, is proud to announce the release of the USB Card XE EVO, an enhanced version of the highly acclaimed USB Card XE. This new model brings significant improvements and innovations, setting a new standard for USB audio performance. Building on Excellence The USB Card XE EVO is designed […] The post JCAT Unveils USB Card XE EVO: The Next Generation of USB Audio Performance appeared first o... - Bowers & Wilkins and David Beckham: Bringing Together Two British Symbols of Style and Performance30 May 2024, 6:25 pm
Worthing, UK, 30th May 2024: British audio brand Bowers & Wilkins and global icon David Beckham have partnered to create a unique alliance of style and sound, where David’s refined taste meets Bowers & Wilkins’ unwavering pursuit of perfection. The announcement marks the start of a long-term partnership that will explore David Beckham’s relationship with […] The post Bowers & Wilkins and David Beckham: Bringing Together Two British Symbols of Styl...
- Marantz launches the 10 Series Collection2 September 2024, 2:06 am
NEWS: Marantz pitches for the big league with its newest range of high-end products... starting off with the Model 10 Reference integrated amplifier.... - Auris Audio’s MYSTiK is a plug-n-play turntable28 August 2024, 2:17 am
NEWS: Auris Audio's MYSTiK turntable makes for a hassle-free entry into the world of vinyl.... - Cambridge Audio Evo One… all-in-one entertainer13 August 2024, 2:28 am
NEWS: The Evo One is Cambridge Audio's commendable push to capture a slice of the lifestyle hi-fi market... - Ruark Audio R410 – beyond the box sonically29 July 2024, 1:46 am
REVIEW: One box that does it all? The well-endowed Ruark Audio R410 certainly fits the bill when it comes to a lifestyle audio system with sonic chops... - McIntosh updates its Bluetooth transceiver with the MB2518 June 2024, 3:11 am
NEWS: The MB25 Bluetooth transceiver brings streaming options to systems that have yet to get in with the trend....
- Cambridge Audio Azur 350A Amplifier Repair And Review21 October 2024, 8:40 am
A 2010s amplifier that is normally very reliable, providing a dealer’s incompetent technician doesn’t carry out unnecessary ‘service’ work. Fortunately an easy fix had this one making music again. Fantastic amplifiers from an era where they were simple, analogue and well built.... - Acoustic Research Drawings Archive18 October 2024, 8:49 pm
These drawings were released by Acoustic Research into the public domain in 1990. An index of the archive was made available on the Classic speaker Pages website in an Adobe flash format. The demise of flash meant the archive was impossible to access and though some work was done to index the drawings in a… Continue reading Acoustic Research Drawings Archive... - Aiyima A08 PRO Bluetooth Amplifier Reviewed3 June 2024, 6:22 pm
a cracking little desktop amp with high-res bluetooth for about £120. It has plenty of power to drive sensible loudspeakers and appears to be well built. Some of its internal components are running close to their ratings, especially with a 48V power supply.... - Aiyima A07 MAX Amplifier Reviewed3 June 2024, 6:13 pm
Aiyima’s A07 Max is a fantastic budget (around £100) amp if you want to assemble a tiny system with plenty of power. The flexibility to use it as a stereo amplifier or to pair them up as monoblocks in stereo, bi-amped or even tri-amped configurations is a tremendous advantage for the money.... - Magnat Signature Edelstein Loudspeakers Reviewed20 May 2024, 10:40 am
wonderful loudspeakers that deserve to be front and centre of a two-channel system. These are mini speakers with a massive sound and which represent something unusual in audio - genuine value for money....
- Bluesound NODE ICON Reference Music Streamer Review25 February 2025, 3:02 am
Mark Gusew samples this new mid-priced network music player from an acknowledged market leader…... - Sennheiser HD 505 Headphone Review24 February 2025, 12:27 pm
Simon Lucas auditions a new open-backed pair of mid-priced cans from this famous brand…... - Dual CS 529BT Turntable Review17 February 2025, 9:23 pm
David Price takes this fully automatic belt-drive record deck for a spin…... - JBL Stage 280F Floorstanding Loudspeakers Review12 February 2025, 10:50 pm
Mark Gusew is wowed by a big floorstander with a little price…... - Ortofon Concorde Music Bronze Cartridge Review11 February 2025, 8:50 pm
David Price auditions the latest in a long line of iconic moving magnet pick-ups…...
- Audiophile Sound, Affordable Price: 1MORE’s New SonoFlow SE HQ31 Headphones Arrive24 February 2025, 5:03 pm
1MORE has launched the SonoFlow SE HQ31 headphones ($49.99), representing a significant advancement in audio technology within its price segment. The core of the HQ31’s sound reproduction lies in its custom-engineered 40mm titanium-coated composite diaphragm driver. This driver is designed to deliver a meticulously balanced audio signature, achieving a broad frequency response with enhanced clarity. […] The post Audiophile Sound, Affordable Price: 1MORE’s New SonoFlow SE HQ31 ... - AXPONA, America’s Largest Audio Show, to Welcome Over 40 New Exhibitors in 202523 February 2025, 9:19 pm
AXPONA (Audio Expo North America), America’s largest audio show, now in its 16th year, is set to return to the Schaumburg Convention Center from April 11-13, 2025. The event will showcase the latest in high-end audio gear with a record number of new exhibitors. AXPONA is known for featuring world-renowned companies and manufacturers, showcasing the […] The post AXPONA, America’s Largest Audio Show, to Welcome Over 40 New Exhibitors in 2025 appeared first on HIFI Trends.... - Rocksteady Stadium 2.0 4-Speaker and Subwoofer Pack Review: Have Stereo, Will Travel22 February 2025, 2:53 am
Rocksteady Stadium 2.0 Review Introduction: The Rocksteady Stadium 2.0 is a portable audio system featuring four satellite speakers and a subwoofer. The company positions it as a robust solution for large spaces and aims to deliver powerful sound for both indoor and outdoor use. Design: The Stadium 2.0 system features a handsome yet rugged build. […] The post Rocksteady Stadium 2.0 4-Speaker and Subwoofer Pack Review: Have Stereo, Will Travel appeared first on HIFI Trends.... - Meze Audio Introduces POET: Stunning Compact Planar-Magnetic Headphones20 February 2025, 5:25 pm
Meze Audio, a high-end headphone manufacturer from Romania, has introduced its latest model: the POET planar-magnetic headphones. A premium portable headphone in the vein of the Meze Liric, the company states that the open-back POET headphones combine technology from their flagship ELITE headphones, luxurious materials, and ergonomic design to provide an exceptional audio experience. Meze […] The post Meze Audio Introduces POET: Stunning Compact Planar-Magnetic Headphones appeared first o... - Grado Labs Reveals Their New Brazilian Walnut Signature S950 Headphones19 February 2025, 7:30 pm
Grado Labs, a renowned name in the audio industry, has announced the launch of its latest creation, the Signature S950 open-back headphones. Following the recent release of the HP100 SE, the S950 marks the second addition to Grado’s new flagship Signature line. Grado Signature S950: Handcrafted from Brazilian Walnut Staying true to their heritage, Grado […] The post Grado Labs Reveals Their New Brazilian Walnut Signature S950 Headphones appeared first on HIFI Trends....
- Audio Craftsmen Laval Speakers: Written and YouTube Review4 February 2025, 4:28 am
Link to the YouTube reviewA great lament over so many audio, reviewers, and true audio fans, is that seemingly the great technology in speakers went to the development of the drivers while the crossover was somewhat ignored. Most likely because it was hidden inside the cabinet, it was seen as a great area to cut cost rather than an opportunity to deliver absolute first rate sound.While, as a teacher economics to my high school students, I fully understand cost in price point is critical in... - Buchardt S400 MKii Stand Mount Speaker: Written & YouTube Review30 December 2024, 4:58 am
Watch the YouTube Review2024 has been a great year to review Stand mount speakers,. From the surprising and engaging Verify Audio Scouts, to the airy KEF R3 Meta and now a direct competitor, the Buchardt S 400 MK2. In the past few years wave guide technology has come to the forefront of speaker design with regards to the tweeter, the S400s are the most obvious example of this technology. The .76in dome tweeter, surrounded by substantial aluminum cone (for lack of better word) is the g... - Galion Audio TS A75 Amplifier: YouTube & Written Review26 December 2024, 3:44 pm
Watch the YouTube Video ReviewFor all my fandom over the latest generation of class D amplification, I’ve been searching for a true solid state AB amplifier. While I enjoyed my quite neutral Parasound A-23 amplifier, designed by John Curl, I still desired something with greater auditory and emotional impact. Well, I found it in a new product from long time Canadian audio retailer, and YouTube HOME audio promoter, Thomas Tan. Working with amplifier designers Tan has come up with a pro... - Vera-Fi Audio Snubway & Mainstream Power Conditioners: Witten & YouTube Review26 December 2024, 6:02 am
Watch the YouTube VideoHave you ever sat down to listen to a favorite album or video, and somewhere in the house someone turns on a blender, hairdryer, vacuum, even simple power supplies? While you may not hear the appliance, but depending on the item, you definitely notice a difference. Noise in the audio and video signal acts as a haze that limits our ability to enjoy the full experience of the artists. Much like smog restricts the natural saturation of a blue sky. Audiophiles at th... - Best of 2024 Awards: Written & YouTube Review26 December 2024, 6:01 am
Watch the YouTube VideoLet’s begin with the “Bang for the Buck Award” This recognition is for the product that punches above its price class and does the basics of home audio exceptionally well. There was one new product that pushed other pieces out of my reference system and totally captivated me. The mini-stand mount Vera-Fi Audio Scouts just flat-out stole my audio heart. The midrange is absolutely beguiling for just $299, while the bass frequencies avoid the slop...
- Main System 16 – February 202518 February 2025, 11:44 am
A summary of the Main System and its operational components in February 2025.... - Technics Grand Class SL-1200GR2, SL-1300G, and SL-1200G18 February 2025, 10:24 am
When several reviewers raved about the Technics Grand Glass models, I was intrigued. Would they really be so different from the classic SL-1210MkII I know so well? And how would the various models compare? So, I set out to compare the SL-1200G, SL-1200GR2, and SL-1300G with the SL-1210MkII.... - Laiv Harmony HP2A and Harmony LExt IN230 January 2025, 9:14 pm
When I reviewed the Laiv Harmony DAC in September last year, a complete range of other Harmony products was on the horizon. Three of those anticipated products are now available. In this review, I will cover the HP2A and the LExt IN2.... - Riviera Audio Labs Event at Audio Expert Castle30 January 2025, 5:35 pm
Listening show at AudioExpert Caste with Riviera Audio Labs and Estelon, Saturday, 15 February 2025, 11:00-17:00.... - XACT Introduces the IMMOTUS Series Precision Anti-Vibration Footers30 January 2025, 11:13 am
XACT Introduces the IMMOTUS Series: Precision Anti-Vibration Footers for the Ultimate Listening Experience....
- A New Way to Evaluate Audio Systems22 October 2024, 7:16 pm
Dedicated music lovers would like to identify and use the best quality audio equipment. That way they could, potentially, have a richer musical experience. Yet, as Norwitz and Qvortrup identify in Are You On The Road To... Audio Hell?,” none of the methods frequently used to evaluate systems, measurements and specifications, blind tests, double-blind tests, boogie factors, or comparisons to real music, have been definitive. The post A New Way to Evaluate Audio Systems appeared first on Res... - A Visit to Audio Note UK8 October 2024, 7:49 pm
I was being hosted for two weeks at the Audio Note factory and was charged with a variety of tasks from documenting the hub of the company, situated in the picturesque country hamlet of Hove, to interviewing the proprietors of several small studios and mastering companies namely Gearbox Records and The Electric Recording Co. The post A Visit to Audio Note UK appeared first on Resistor Magazine |.... - The Stooges Fun House an Electric Recording Co. Release27 September 2024, 6:32 pm
Fun House is the second studio album released by The Stooges and continued the band’s growl-heavy, proto-punk sonic assault introduced on their first LP, 1969’’s The Stooges and continued on their subsequent 1973 outing Raw Power. The post The Stooges Fun House an Electric Recording Co. Release appeared first on Resistor Magazine |.... - Tour of Gearbox Records23 September 2024, 5:57 pm
Gearbox Records opened in 2009 and has locations in King’s Cross London and Tokyo. The company focuses mainly on jazz, electronic and folk releases and got its start as a means for Sheinman to produce records the way he wanted to. The post Tour of Gearbox Records appeared first on Resistor Magazine |.... - The Troubadour in the Age of Musical Superstars15 September 2024, 8:01 pm
The troubadour sharing musical messages in small and intimate settings seems an anathema to blockbuster songs by superstars. They have so many views, and so many fans, that the number only makes wildly abstract sense, how many stadiums filled with people could such a number even be? Like popping a young boy’s soap bubbles, it is perhaps too easy to point out that many songs that garner huge interest are superficial, shallow, sham show tunes. The post The Troubadour in the Age of Musical Su...
- In Barn for Review: Bel Canto Design Black ACI 600 Integrated Amplifier24 February 2025, 2:50 pm
The Bel Canto Black ACI 600 is what I like to call a full-function integrated amplifier seeing as it packs a DAC, MM/MC Phono Stage, Streamer, a headphone amp, and amplifier in one sleek package. But even that elevator pitch misses out on the important [...]... - #NewMusicFriday: February 21, 202521 February 2025, 3:40 pm
Lady Gaga’s latest single, “Abracadabra,” is being praised by fans and critics as “a return to form.” But was Gaga always this bad? My wife enjoys the song. Which means my daughter enjoys the song. Which means the song is stuck in my head. I [...]... - Album of the Week: Kathryn Mohr | Waiting Room21 February 2025, 11:00 am
Sometimes quiet intensity is called for. Sometimes it’s just the thing when so many other dashy flashy things are in dire need of our attention. Even when those other things hold no value for our lives but beckon us they do, desperately, to spend our [...]... - Review: Aurender A1000 Music Server / Streamer / DAC / Preamp20 February 2025, 11:00 am
How’d they do this, for that? At times during a review period, I need to remind myself of how much the thing I’m writing about costs. During my time with the Aurender A1000 I had to check that number more than the norm and the [...]... - HiFi Thoughts: On Price, Performance, and Experience18 February 2025, 2:25 pm
What follows is an edited version of a post for Patrons. The majority of hifi designers/manufacturers I know design to a sound not to a set of measurements. Of course the latter are used throughout design and production but the final factor that determines whether [...]...
- Kinera Thorking Review24 February 2025, 10:30 pm
Today, we present the Kinera Thorking Flagship Universal IEM. It is selling for $2,499 priced Disclaimer: Kinera directly provided us with the Kinera Thorking.... The post Kinera Thorking Review appeared first on https://www.headfonia.com/... - Meze Audio POET Review22 February 2025, 10:30 pm
This is the review of the brand new Meze Audio POET. The Meze Audio POET is selling for $2,000 USD or €2.000 Euro. ... The post Meze Audio POET Review appeared first on https://www.headfonia.com/... - Radiant Acoustics Clarity 6.2 Review21 February 2025, 10:30 pm
This review is all about the Radiant Acoustics Clarity 6.2, a compact bookshelf speaker debut selling for €3.998 Euro. Disclaimer: Radiant Acoustics provided... The post Radiant Acoustics Clarity 6.2 Review appeared first on https://www.headfonia.com/... - Blog: World of Headphones Heidelberg 202520 February 2025, 10:30 pm
Just like last year we will be following High-End’s World of Headphones’ shows in 2025. The first show of the year is coming up... The post Blog: World of Headphones Heidelberg 2025 appeared first on https://www.headfonia.com/... - Elysian Apostle Review19 February 2025, 10:30 pm
Today, we review the Elysian Apostle tribrid IEM, which sells for $1,799 USD. Disclaimer: Elysian Acoustic Labs is not affiliated with Headfonia in... The post Elysian Apostle Review appeared first on https://www.headfonia.com/...
- "Kenny Burrell With Art Blakey On View at The Five Spot Café: The Complete Masters" Expanded Tone Poet Edition Coming From Blue Note April 11th20 February 2025, 12:28 pm
1959 Live album presented as 3 AAA LPs, 2CDs and digital set... - Gryphon Audio's Costly Black Diamond DLC Cartridge Is More Than a Modified MC Diamond19 February 2025, 1:30 pm
Strikes the ideal balance between detail resolution and sonic grandeur... - Sullivan Fortner's Southern-Night Delights19 February 2025, 11:00 am
The virtuosic pianist's merrily deep pleasures... - New UberLight® Frame From Reliable Corp. Sheds Fresh Light on Turntables18 February 2025, 4:14 pm
a sexier looking higher tech, remote controllable turntable lighting system... - Clearaudio To Debut New Flagship Unity Pivoted Tonearm at Florida Audio Expo 202517 February 2025, 2:15 pm
Unity arm originally developed for 45th anniversary Master Jubilee turntable...