- 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...
- Great New Speakers and Cables Coming Your Way25 October 2024, 7:20 pm
MoFi SourcePoint 888 The latest tour de force from loudspeaker […] The post Great New Speakers and Cables Coming Your Way appeared first on The Absolute Sound.... - John Surman: Words Unspoken25 October 2024, 7:04 pm
John Surman’s first ECM album as a leader dates back […] The post John Surman: Words Unspoken appeared first on The Absolute Sound.... - Best Integrated Amplifiers Under $5k Series: Unison Research Unico Nuovo Review25 October 2024, 6:59 pm
Unison research says its sonic goal with the Unico Nuovo […] The post Best Integrated Amplifiers Under $5k Series: Unison Research Unico Nuovo Review appeared first on The Absolute Sound.... - MCINTOSH LAUNCHES PS1K POWERED SUBWOOFER25 October 2024, 2:32 pm
Binghamton, NY – October 24, 2024 – McIntosh, a global […] The post MCINTOSH LAUNCHES PS1K POWERED SUBWOOFER appeared first on The Absolute Sound.... - Kuzma Factory Tour in Kranj, Slovenia | Michael Fremer Reports22 October 2024, 11:52 pm
From Fremer: I flew to Slovenia Monday evening, September 30th […] The post Kuzma Factory Tour in Kranj, Slovenia | Michael Fremer Reports appeared first on The Absolute Sound....
- Third Floor At The Toronto Audiofest 2024 Show28 October 2024, 12:52 pm
First, my apology for the delay in getting this part (Part 2) published. In addition to an important review that needed to make the November issue, I had my high school's 60th reunion this weekend. If you ever get the chance to go to yours, I highly encourage you to make the effort to attend. We had people fly into Rochester, NY from Vancouver, BC, California, Arizona, and Florida. Real "no excuses" kind of classmates, and all of us grateful to be alive. The Lounge on the 3rd Floor is the only ... - Audiophile / High-End Audio Best Of 2024 Blue Note Equipment Awards26 October 2024, 9:10 am
Let it be said here and now we make no apologies that our staff chose only 20 products to receive our special Blue Note Award. With so many products spanning a wide array of categories reviewed from October 2023 through September 2024, this does not mean that everyone gets an award. This is not to say that other products do not merit your attention, it is simply that only the very best of the bunch should stand out and be recognized clearly and concisely.... - Review: Synergistic Research PowerCell 8 SX26 October 2024, 9:09 am
The new PowerCell 8 SX, however, is a completely different animal. Its increased weight (now, 11 pounds vs. 2.75) is immediately evident even before it is unboxed. The chassis is machined from billet aluminum. It has a carbon fiber top plate, a window on the front panel that reveals the two new Second Generation SRX carbon fiber encased EM cells, and four of the new Purple 2.0 UEF duplex outlets with two-stage Quantum Treatment which are located on the back panel like the more expensive PowerCe... - TASCAM FR-AV2 32-bit/192kHz Stereo Field Recorder25 October 2024, 12:21 pm
For music lovers and audiophiles who desire a compact, Hi-Res Audio field recorder, TASCAM has released their FR-AV2 32-bit / 192kHz stereo field recorder. As a true pro audio unit, features such as Timecode Generator with Mixer is included. The TASCAM FR-AV2 is very compact, measuring 99 x 80.4 x 40.3 mm (WxHxD), and weighs 267 grams (only 195 grams without batteries). TASCAM's FR-AV2 is an extensive audio recording solution for those who desire the purity of field recording, audiophiles, mus... - TBT: Aavik Acoustics RIAA R-180 Phono Preamplifier Review24 October 2024, 11:22 am
In July of 2021, I reviewed the Aavik Acoustics I-180 integrated amplifier, D-180 DAC, and S-180 streamer / network player. In the review, I practically raved about the sonic quality of all three components, so it was no surprise that Aavik earned a hard-fought Enjoy the Music.com 2021 Blue Note Award within our September 2021 issue. The three Aavik components bestowed a 2021 Blue Note award are not cheap, but neither are they extravagantly priced at $7200 each. That is certainly rea...
- REVIEW: Graphite Audio CLASSIC 40 ULTRA ⸜ anti-vibration platform » POLAND1 October 2024, 12:00 am
Reviewtext by WOJCIECH PACUŁA translation by Marek Dyba images by „High Fidelity”No 245 October 1, 2024˻ PREMIERE ˼⌈ Graphite Audio is a young Polish brand, established in 2020 after many years of work on anti-vibration solutions. Its founder and designer is SZYMON RUTKOWSKI. The company offers platforms, cones and anti-vibration pads. This is the PREMIERE test of the CLASSIC 40 ULTRA platform. ⌋CWILL IT EVER END?” - I ask my... - AWARDS: 20 on XX. What’s the best in “High Fidelity” history » Part 11 October 2024, 12:00 am
AWARDStext WOJCIECH PACUŁA images “High Fidelity”, press materials (9, 16)No 245 October 1, 2024⌈ The following list is the result of reflection on the last twenty years, or rather on the Polish devices we have tested. We present it to you, pointing out not only the companies that have stood the test of time, but simply those whose products were and/or are not only interesting, but even iconic. Welcome to Part 1 of HIGH FIDELITY's summary of twenty years of ... - REVIEW: Pylon Audio ZIRKON 20 ⸜ loudspeakers • floorstanding » POLAND / Jarocin1 October 2024, 12:00 am
ReviewText by WOJCIECH PACUŁA Translation Marek Dyba Images by „High Fidelity”, Pylon AudioNo 245 October 1, 2024˻ PREMIERE ˼⌈ Pylon S.A. is a company established in May 2011. It is the largest Central European manufacturer of loudspeakers and cabinets sold under the PYLON AUDIO brand. What's more, it is also a manufacturer of cabinets ordered by many well-known companies from Europe (and beyond). It has its own state-of-the-art anechoic cham... - REVIEW: Ancient Audio LEKTOR JOY ⸜ Compact Disc player » POLAND1 October 2024, 12:00 am
Reviewtext by WOJCIECH PACUŁA translation by Marek Dyba images by “High Fidelity”, Ancient AudioNo 245 October 1, 2024⌈ Founded in 1995, ANCIENT AUDIO is a Polish company based in Krakow, Poland, specializing in high-end electronics with a focus on tube devices. Its range includes loudspeakers and solid-state components. Its first CD transport introduced after a long time was the Lektor Transport. Joy is its development into a full CD player. ⌋T... - REVIEW: Franc Audio Accessories CERAMIC DISC HYBRID 10th ANNIVERSARY EDITION ⸜ anti-vibration foot » POLAND1 October 2024, 12:00 am
Reviewtext by WOJCIECH PACUŁA translation by Marek Dyba images by “High Fidelity”, Franc Audio AccessoriesNo 245 October 1, 2024˻ PREMIERE ˼⌈ FRANC AUDIO ACCESSORIES is a Polish company led by PAWEŁ SKULIMOWSKI. It was founded in 2009 with one task: to develop product that help to reduce vibrations in audio equipment. Its first product was the Ceramic Disc anti-vibration feet, today designated as 'Classic'. We are testing its latest prod...
- Goldring 1012GX Cartridge26 October 2024, 4:00 pm
"They're boxy, but they're good." That was the slogan coined for Volvo cars by Dudley Moore's unhinged ad exec in the mediocre 1990 movie farce, Crazy People, which imagined what might happen if marketers started writing painfully honest ads. Regarding Goldring's $549 1012GX, I couldn't help but think along the same lines: looks old fashioned,... Read More » The post Goldring 1012GX Cartridge appeared first on Positive Feedback.... - J Play and the Audio Video Show25 October 2024, 10:00 pm
Preparations for the Audio Video Show, Poland's largest exhibition of audio and video equipment, are in their final stage. On the last weekend of October, 180 exhibitors at the PGE Narodowy Stadium and the Radisson Blu Sobieski and Golden Tulip hotels will showcase the capabilities of top high-end equipment. The event’s technology partner is JPLAY,... Read More » The post J Play and the Audio Video Show appeared first on Positive Feedback.... - Bill Schnee and the The Los Angeles and Orange County Audio Society25 October 2024, 9:57 pm
Los Angeles, CA, October 23, 2024, The Los Angeles and Orange County Audio Society (LAOCAS) announces that Bill Schnee, a multi-Grammy-winning, multi-platinum producer, engineer, mix master, and Author will receive the 5th Annual George and Carolyn Counnas Innovation Award. Bill will receive the Innovation Award at the LAOCAS 31st Annual Gala on Sunday, December 8, 2024, from... Read More » The post Bill Schnee and the The Los Angeles and Orange County Audio Society appeared firs... - VPI Forever Resources and Assets25 October 2024, 9:50 pm
The VPI Forever Series ushers in a new era of performance and modularity, paying tribute to over 45 years of VPI heritage. This new series embodies VPI’s commitment to innovation, offering turntables that can evolve with the user. The Model One, the first release in this series, features a fully modular and upgradeable system, blending... Read More » The post VPI Forever Resources and Assets appeared first on Positive Feedback.... - MOON TO SHOWCASE AN AWARD-WINNING SYSTEM AT AUDIO VIDEO SHOW WARSAW 202424 October 2024, 7:12 pm
October 24th, 2024 (Montreal, Canada) – MOON will be partnering with Audio Center Poland to demonstrate its award-winning 791 network player/preamplifier and 761 power amplifier at this year’s Audio Video Show. The MOON 791 network player/preamplifier combines a high-end phono stage and streaming DAC with a state-of-the-art analogue preamplifier. Its beautiful colour screen displays volume... Read More » The post MOON TO SHOWCASE AN AWARD-WINNING SYSTEM AT AUDIO VIDEO SHOW WARS...
- MartinLogan Impression ESL 11A Speakers22 October 2024, 9:57 pm
-Photo courtesy, The Music Room Yep, gotta admit being a fanboy of MartinLogan. Having owned and/or reviewed nearly every MartinLogan panel speaker made since the CLS in the 80s, these panels are not only easy to deal with but easy to incorporate into your room without a lot of placement issues. The ESL11A’s are part […]... - The Weiss 501 DAC22 October 2024, 11:12 am
-Photos courtesy The Music Room This DAC is the perfect example of a great, slightly used product. Having just finished my review on the Weiss 502, they explain the difference between the 501 and 502 is the latter having a balanced, 4 pin headphone output on the rear face of the unit. This is the […]... - The Java Double Shot Power Amplifier19 October 2024, 11:41 pm
From the click of the super stylish power button that merely needs your touch to illuminate a diffuse white circle of light, the Double Shot power amplifier from Java gets you going. To illustrate just how serious I am, listening begins with Jon Astley’s “Jane’s Getting Serious” on 12-inch maxi-single no less. Those Yamaha DX7 […]... - Revox releases the NEW B-77 Mk.III16 October 2024, 8:25 pm
How cool is this? Revox announced today, the launch of their new B-77 Mk.III reel to reel tape deck. This is not a discussion about the validity of the format. We know there are plenty of tape enthusiasts, and if you want higher fidelity than a late 70s tape deck can deliver, you’ve had to […]... - REL produces an SE version of their T/9x (in cool colors)3 October 2024, 5:25 am
REL calls the new T/9x SE “A Carbon Special for the rest of us…” This new addition to the top of the T-Series features obvious visual upgrades, in three new super-cool colors (Le Mon Yellow, Tangerine Dream and Italian Racing Red) and a new driver offering faster response and more ultimate dynamic output. At REL […]...
- Recommended Reference Component: Simaudio Moon 891 Streaming Preamplifier15 October 2024, 4:00 am
In May 2023, Simaudio released its Moon North Collection, comprising the 641 integrated amplifier, 681 streaming digital-to-analog converter (DAC), 761 and 861 power amplifiers, and 791 and 891 streaming preamplifiers. In December 2023, Doug Schneider reviewed the 791 on this site, highlighting the preamp’s DAC, streaming functionality, and MM/MC phono stage, and concluded that it should “appeal to the discerning audiophile who wants an uncompromised preamplifier that could easily ha... - Orchard Audio PecanPi+ Streamer Premium DAC15 October 2024, 4:00 am
Note: for the full suite of measurements from the SoundStage! Audio-Electronics Lab, click here. “Simplify, then add lightness,” British inventor and Lotus founder Colin Chapman once said. New Jersey-based Orchard Audio may not have attained the renown for iconic designs that Lotus has nor quite the status of an exemplar of American hi-fi as Naim or Harbeth have of British hi-fi. But it does seem to have followed Chapman’s paradigm, handcrafting relatively small, light compone... - Bryston Model T10 Loudspeaker1 October 2024, 4:00 am
Canadian hi-fi stalwart Bryston doesn’t sit still. Known for decades as a manufacturer of robust analog amplification, they got into digital audio approximately 20 years ago, eventually offering a full suite of digital front-end gear. Soon they had launched their first loudspeaker, the Model T, which Aron Garrecht reviewed for SoundStage! Hi-Fi in 2013. Within three years, Bryston had added a turntable to their catalog (sourced from Italy’s Gold Note, and since withdrawn) to compleme... - September Speaker Week in Denmark—DALI, Treble Clef Audio, and Radiant Acoustics1 October 2024, 4:00 am
Denmark—a hi-fi-dense country For a country one-fifth the size of the UK and a population just shy of six million, Denmark has an astonishing number of hi-fi companies and brands: Bang & Olufsen, Buchardt Audio, DALI, Dynaudio, Gato Audio, Gryphon Audio Designs, Lyngdorf Audio, Ortofon, Raidho Acoustics, Steinway Lyngdorf, System Audio, Vitus Audio, and others. I’d bet Denmark has the highest number of hi-fi companies per capita of any country in the world. ... - Recommended Reference Component: NAD Masters M66 Streaming Preamplifier15 September 2024, 4:00 am
Last month, Roger Kanno’s review of the NAD Masters M66 streaming preamplifier appeared on this site. In his review, Roger notes that the M66 was meant to be a companion to the Masters 23 stereo/mono amplifier, which he reviewed in March of last year, pointing out that it complements the M23 in both aesthetics and performance. The M66 and M23 are respectively priced at $5499 and $3749 (all prices in USD). ...
- VPE Electrodynamics Crystal Dipole Speaker & Model 1 DSP Dipole Subwoofer Review11 October 2024, 7:20 pm
Variety for the budget audiophile Let’s say you have $3K to spend on speakers. What will you buy? One of the hundreds of OK sounding box speakers? Maybe a Vandersteen or a dipole speaker like a Magnepan? I have owned the Vandersteen 1B and 2CE, the Magnepan MMG and 1.6QR (and reviewed the .7i; see [...] The post VPE Electrodynamics Crystal Dipole Speaker & Model 1 DSP Dipole Subwoofer Review appeared first on Dagogo.... - 2024 California Audio Show (CAS11) Show Report: Gestalt Audio & Lotus Group17 August 2024, 7:12 pm
2024 California Audio Show (CAS11) Show Report: Gestalt Audio & Lotus Group The post 2024 California Audio Show (CAS11) Show Report: Gestalt Audio & Lotus Group appeared first on Dagogo.... - 2024 California Audio Show (CAS11) Show Report: Audio Note UK17 August 2024, 7:10 pm
2024 California Audio Show (CAS11) Show Report: Audio Note UK The post 2024 California Audio Show (CAS11) Show Report: Audio Note UK appeared first on Dagogo.... - 2024 California Audio Show (CAS11) Show Report: Clarisys Audio, WestminsterLab, LampizatOR12 August 2024, 11:09 pm
2024 California Audio Show (CAS11) Show Report: Clarisys Audio, WestminsterLab, LampizatOR The post 2024 California Audio Show (CAS11) Show Report: Clarisys Audio, WestminsterLab, LampizatOR appeared first on Dagogo.... - 2024 California Audio Show (CAS11) Show Report: Audience AV, Atma-Sphere8 August 2024, 11:32 pm
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- dCS Varese Listening Events23 October 2024, 3:17 pm
Audio: Listen to this article. Hey guys, if you’re in the Los Angeles area this weekend, or even if you don’t currently have plans to be, I highly recommend making a point to be at The Audio Salon Friday or Saturday to hear the new dCS Varese. I’ll be there both Friday and Saturday, and have scheduled time to listen to the entire Varese stack on my own after the event. I&r... - Reality Quest: Review of the Taiko Audio Olympus Music Server (Part 2 of 2)22 October 2024, 2:56 pm
Audio: Listen to this article. In Part 1 of this review, I covered what has changed in the Taiko ecosystem in the past four years, dug into the hardware design and more unique aspects of the new Taiko Audio Olympus Music Server, and shared some curious first impressions. In this Part 2, I dig into the relationship between power consumption and sound quality on the Olympus, the impac... - Reality Quest: Review of the Taiko Audio Olympus Music Server (Part 1 of 2)15 October 2024, 3:15 pm
Audio: Listen to this article. In the before times, immediately prior to the start of the pandemic, I decided to put an end to my endless DIY digital music server tweaking and optimizing, and purchase a digital music server that had all the tweaks and optimizations I was exploring, but taken to their (no pun intended) absolute extreme. I took a leap of faith and purchased a Taiko Au... - Can I use iCloud For HiFi Music Storage?10 October 2024, 2:26 pm
Audio: Listen to this article. When I started this site in 2007, local music storage was all we had. Whether internal, external, or network attached drives, all music was stored locally. Streaming changed this and also enabled us to enjoy the benefits of music everywhere, without the maintenance issues of managing our own files. However, the benefits of owning one’s music and listenin... - A Little Immersive Audio For Everybody - Genius, Lizzy, Ziggy, and More3 October 2024, 1:44 pm
Audio: Listen to this article. Immersive Audio continues to gain steam, adding to the current streaming catalog of 25,000+ albums, with more enjoyable releases available for purchase. In the last month or so I’ve added TrueHD Dolby Atmos albums from artists that I know well and artists in which I previously had little interest. In all cases, the fact remains that immersive audio has b...
- The dB’s Jangle-Rich Sophomore Indie-Rock LP, Repercussion, Gets Long-Overdue First American Vinyl Pressing From Propeller Sound Recordings25 October 2024, 12:00 am
There are probably many behind-the-scenes reasons why indie-rock/power-pop legends The dB’s just could not get their first two albums released by an American record company back in the early 1980s. Whatever the cause or the case, that outright crime for fans of all things jangly power pop and indie rock has long been overdue for amending. Thankfully, a new reissue series by independent record label Propeller Sound Recordings has gone a long way to make up for that unfortunate ’80s m... - Beatles For Sale: Completely Restored EMI TG12345 Abbey Road Recording Console Could Soon Be Yours, Courtesy Its Official Reverb and MJQ Ltd. Sales Listing Starting on October 2923 October 2024, 12:00 am
The music you make is equal to the console you make it on — or something like that. To that end, mega online gear retailer Reverb has just announced that the EMI TG12345 recording console used by The Beatles to record September 1969’s seminal Abbey Road LP is going up for sale through MJQ Ltd., their official artists partner, starting on October 29, 2024.The now fully restored, one-of-one EMI TG12345 recording console was custom-built for EMI Studios in 1968, and it was used the ... - Revox B77 MK III Reel-to-Reel Stereo Tape Recorder22 October 2024, 12:00 am
Good things come in threes — or, in this case, in III. What I mean by that is, Revox have seen fit to announce their new B77 MKIII reel-to-reel stereo tape recorder, and we couldn’t be more pleased to hear all about it.First, a brief history note. In 1960, the Revox D36 became the first stereo tape recorder for 2- or 4-track recording on the market, and the company has been among our industry’s tallest tape-recorder and master-tape-making titans ever since. Well, they actual... - Tale of the Tape: Spotlight on Maxell, the Origin of the Blown-Away Guy, and the Comeback of Cassettes21 October 2024, 12:00 am
Look, I completely understand our romance, nostalgia, and undying love of the vinyl LP. In popular culture, countless movies and TV shows focus on the tactile moment when the needle touches that luxurious black groove, and the scene is set. One of our favorite vinyl-adjacent formats, the cassette tape, has never really held that vaunted position in the cultural archives, however. Well, except for the iconic, climactic scene of Lloyd Dobler (John Cusack) holding that boombox over his head in Cam... - In Review: Albert King With Stevie Ray Vaughan’s Complete December 1983 In Session Performance in Ontario to Be Released as Complete 180g 3LP Set on October 1817 October 2024, 12:00 am
File this one under, “Reborn under a good sign.” Craft Recordings recently announced a Deluxe Edition release of In Session, the legendary December 1983 collaboration between the late, decidedly great blues guitar icons Albert King and Stevie Ray Vaughan, as an expanded 180g 3LP set on October 18, 2024 — as in, tomorrow! This historically important live performance — culled from King and SRV’s early-1980s joint TV appearance together in Canada — will be avail...
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- SnubWay Noise Defender from Vera-Fi | REVIEW27 October 2024, 7:00 am
When Marc Phillips approached me about this new product for review, the Vera-Fi SnubWay Noise Defender, I tried to turn him down. Another tweak, thought I, that I’ll need to strain my ears to appreciate, if it even does anything audible at all… I’m too old (and busy) for this stuff! Even after stating as [...]... - Arch Power Amplifiers from ampsandsound (Part 2) | REVIEW25 October 2024, 7:00 am
Perfection. Such an elusive concept, but perhaps rightly applied to the flagship ampsandsound Arch monoblocks. Sam Rosen did a thorough dive into the ampsandsound Arch monoblocks here. But Justin Weber asked me if I wanted to do a follow-up/second opinion. An opportunity to listen to the $38k ampsandsound top-of-the-line monoblocks? Yes, please! Defining perfection can [...]... - Treehaus Audiolab Introduces New 300B Amplifier | Announcements23 October 2024, 5:07 pm
Treehaus Audiolab Introduces the “300B-1” 300B SET Amplifier Oct 17, 2024 We are excited to present the latest addition to our lineup of 300B SET amplifiers, the Treehaus Audiolab 300B-1. This amplifier builds off our experience with transformer-coupled and Sakuma-inspired SET designs in a compact, one enclosure design. Superlative audio performance in a more accessible [...]... - Is Burning Amp 2024 A Love Letter To HiFi?23 October 2024, 11:34 am
There is no shortage of passion at the annual October DIY camp in San Fransisco dubbed Burning Amp, and no shortage of PHDs either. The highly knowledgeable crowd of eager amp makers (and speakers this year too) is riddled with higher education, "double Es" and a fair dash of skepticism for the high end of [...]... - Acoustical Systems, TIDAL Audio & Van den Hul at TVTI | On the Road22 October 2024, 7:00 am
For all the times I've hung out with Doug White of The Voice That Is--in Munich, at his dealer events, at Dallesandro's in Philly for the world's best cheesesteak--I've never been inside his TVTI showroom. I've stood outside the window and peered in when we helped him unload gear after one of his dealer events [...]...
- Eversolo announces flagship DMP-A10 streaming DAC28 October 2024, 3:11 pm
Good, better, best. It’s a marketing strategy as old as stereo sound. We’ve already seen Eversolo’s good: the DMP-A6 was 2023’s runaway hit (review here and here). Later that same year came the DMP-A8, which (to these ears) sounded quite a bit ‘better’ (review here and here). Now comes the […] The post Eversolo announces flagship DMP-A10 streaming DAC first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be reproduced, recycle... - Hello headphones! Ferrum introduces the WANDLA HP27 October 2024, 1:54 pm
First came Ferrum’s flagship headphone amplifier, OOR (€1995). Then came the Polish company’s flagship DAC and pre-amplifier, WANDLA (€2795). Now comes WANDLA HP, which adds a 4.4mm balanced headphone output to WANDLA’s front panel. Single-ended headphones get their hook-up via a supplied 4.4mm to 6.35mm adapter. Behind the 4.4mm socket […] The post Hello headphones! Ferrum introduces the WANDLA HP first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of... - Three more thoughts on the Musical Fidelity A127 October 2024, 12:31 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 Three more thoughts on the Musical Fidelity A1 first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be repro... - Buchardt readies ‘uncompromised’ E50 standmount loudspeaker26 October 2024, 7:32 am
Uncompromised; Masterpiece; Danish — three words that leap from the page of Buchardt’s latest press announcement. The E50 is a new passive standmount loudspeaker that marries a 1″ custom Scanspeak textile dome tweeter to a 6.5″ Purifi long-stroke mid-bass driver – aided by two rear-firing extended-stroke passive radiators – for […] The post Buchardt readies ‘uncompromised’ E50 standmount loudspeaker first appeared on Darko.Audio.------------... - T+A updates its high-end SACD/CD player’s streaming smarts24 October 2024, 7:38 am
New from T+A — well, kind of — is the MP 3100 HV G3. The ‘MP 3100 HV’ speaks to an existing high-end CD/SACD player and DAC (w/ USB, 2 x TOSLINK, 2 x BNC, coaxial, AES/EBU) but the ‘G3’ indicates the inclusion of the German company’s third-generation streaming client […] The post T+A updates its high-end SACD/CD player’s streaming smarts first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be reproduced, recycled ...
- Maurizio Pollini—Chopin: Preludes, Op. 28/DG The Original Source vinyl reissue21 October 2024, 4:44 pm
Maurizio Pollini (1942-2024)The great Pollini’s famous DG recording of Chopin’s Preludes, Op. 28 (recorded in Munich’s Herkulessaal in 1972 and released in 1975), has been remastered (AAA) for LP by the Emil Berliner Studios for DG’s now celebrated Original Source vinyl series and was released a few weeks ago. Optimal printed 3400 copies. I received mine next-day delivery from Amazon.ca (CAD 66)—it was flat and silent. I’m not sure how Emil Berliner’s Ra... - Audiophilia Dream List ©2 October 2024, 12:00 pm
UPDATED OCT 2, 2024.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 compiled by me. I’ll post the list at the top of the review page and link it across our social media anytime it’s significantly updated. As vinyl has become prohibitively expensive... - PSB Speakers Imagine B50 - Bookshelf1 October 2024, 1:00 pm
To review PSB’s most recent Imagine series of speakers—with the small but impressive PSB Imagine B-50 Bookshelf speakers being the centrepiece of this review—is to offer a mandatory glimpse into the extraordinary life of the originator and owner of PSB, Paul Barton. I know you are not reading this review for a hagiographical essay on the life and times of the owner of PSB. Still, one cannot help but place Barton at the forefront of speaker design and production in Canada and gi... - PSB Speakers M4U TWM—True Wireless Micro Planar Earphones1 October 2024, 12:30 pm
Sometimes, it’s amusing how you evolve over the years. Every day, I interact with individuals who recount their life experiences and the development of their personalities and mindsets. These changes resonate deeply with me, whether in love, work, or music. Growing up in a highly conservative household, my parents disliked music and never bothered to listen to it. Consequently, it was my responsibility to fill this void. In a way, my passion for music was a journey of self-discovery. I co... - Beethoven Quartets, Vol. 2: Middle String Quartets—Calidore String Quartet/Signum Classics 3 CD set9 September 2024, 5:26 pm
Release date is September 13, 2024.Catalogue number: SIGCD872Barcode: 635212087220Signum ClassicsBeethoven came to the string quartet format quite late. Much like the first of his symphonies, piano concertos and piano sonatas, the first quartets were sketched when he was 25. He was well aware of the qualities his acquaintance Mozart and his teacher Joseph Haydn brought to the string quartet form. He wanted his first works to be in their exalted company. As such, his first quartet was publis...
- VPI INTRODUCES NEW MODEL ONE TURNTABLE26 October 2024, 2:00 pm
25 October 2024 – VPI is pleased to unveil Model […] The post VPI INTRODUCES NEW MODEL ONE TURNTABLE appeared first on hi-fi+.... - Musical Fidelity A122 October 2024, 2:45 pm
The griddle-hot 1980s classic integrated amplifier from Musical Fidelity is back—and better than ever. Ed Selley tests 25 watts of pure Class A power… and likes what he hears! The post Musical Fidelity A1 appeared first on hi-fi+.... - Introducing the Marantz Horizon and Marantz Grand Horizon: A New Statement in Wireless Speaker Design22 October 2024, 2:39 pm
22 October 2024 | New York: For over 70 years, […] The post Introducing the Marantz Horizon and Marantz Grand Horizon: A New Statement in Wireless Speaker Design appeared first on hi-fi+.... - Dan Clark Audio Corina22 October 2024, 1:45 pm
There are a lot of electrostatic headphones around, and one of the best was Dan Clark’s Voce. Alan Sircom checks out its Corina replacement with its Advanced Metametal Tuning System The post Dan Clark Audio Corina appeared first on hi-fi+.... - Luphonic H2 turntable22 October 2024, 12:26 pm
A new turntable company on the vinyl scene, the distinctive H-shaped Luphonic H2 from Germany has some clever tricks up its sleeve and sounds great, too, according to Chris Frankland. The post Luphonic H2 turntable appeared first on hi-fi+....
- Linda Perhacs Parallelograms25 October 2024, 12:00 am
This 1970 folk-psych album disappeared without trace for three decades. Steve Sutherland sings its praises and salutes its rediscovery as he hears the latest 180g reissue Awhile back, I entered a vintage store on the outskirts of Indio, California, and happened to spy a vinyl copy of Parallelograms by Linda Perhacs. I lifted it gently down from the shelf. It was a first pressing. On Kapp. Gold-dust! And home it came with me. Parallelograms, like many of the records that collectors drool about, s... - Castle of Doom Studios25 October 2024, 12:00 am
Steve Sutherland on how a collaboration between a renowned indie record producer and a group of self-effacing Scots turned a Glasgow townhouse into a citadel of sound Many, many moons ago, when I was editing the NME, one of my principal duties was maintaining the myth. The paper had an historic reputation for integrity, for championing credibility above all else. Or, to put it another way, to support those who the caucus of writers considered worthy of having their musical efforts publicised to ... - Marantz Model M125 October 2024, 12:00 am
With HEOS built-in, and support for numerous streaming services, Marantz's bijou Model M1 network-attached amplifier pulls off a blend of minimalism with supreme flexibility To some readers, the Model M1 might appear an unusual product to carry the Marantz moniker. After all, for the last few years the brand has positioned itself in the premium sector, with amplifiers like the Model 30 and Model 40n . This, however, discounts the existence of various Marantz Melody mini systems over the years a... - Quad Revela 225 October 2024, 12:00 am
Bigger brother to the standmount two-way Revela 1, the three-way ’2 lifts Quad’s engineering into a floorstander Quad’s Revela 1 is a classic two-way standmount offered at £1799 per pair minus supports, or £2498 if bought as a set. The floorstanding Revela 2 tested here sells for another £1k at £3499, complete with fitted, spiked plinth. The basic technology defines both speakers, but for the Revela 2 it has been doubled up and more. The test, then, is t... - Sonetto V G225 October 2024, 12:00 am
Leveraging tech developed for Sonus faber’s flagship Suprema, its second-gen Sonetto V is all the more fragrant Sonus faber has shown signs of branching out since its acquisition by North American company Fine Sounds - also the owner of McIntosh Group - in 2016. First, in 2019, came its Palladio architectural speakers destined to partner McIntosh custom install hardware, followed in 2022 by the Omnia all-in-one desktop speaker and the Duetto active stereo wireless models in 2023. It then k...
- Sonos Ace Review: The Goldilocks of Over-Ear Wireless Headphones28 October 2024, 11:00 am
While the Sonos Ace may not be the headphones Sonos users were expecting, that isn't necessarily a bad thing.... - Is the New Sonos Arc Ultra Soundbar Worth The Upgrade or Just More of the Same?27 October 2024, 6:22 pm
Eleven years after the first Sonos soundbar hit the market, Sonos just introduced a new flagship: the Sonos Arc Ultra.... - The Marantz SACD 10 Takes SACD and CD Playback to the Next Level27 October 2024, 1:00 pm
At $12,000, the new Marantz SACD 10 is the best CD/SACD player the company has ever made and it weighs 73 lbs.... - The REVO SuperCD Music System Might Be Ideal For Smaller Spaces27 October 2024, 8:37 am
At $649, the REVO SuperCD includes digital music streaming, Bluetooth 5.1, global radio, podcasts with dedicated app, and remote.... - Sennheiser Momentum Sport Earbuds Review: a Treat for Your Ears, and Your Heart26 October 2024, 6:42 pm
Sennheiser's first pair of fitness earbuds in the flagship Momentum line push the envelope in features and design....
- PS Audio Aspen FR5 Stand-mount Speakers Review28 October 2024, 12:00 pm
PS Audio, purveyor of fine audio products, announced its new Aspen series of speakers, and the audio world seems to have gone wild over them. They are truly beautiful. I obtained a pair of Aspen FR5 Stand-mount speakers for review. As you can see in the photo above, a semi-gloss white finish is very modern-looking […] The post PS Audio Aspen FR5 Stand-mount Speakers Review appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com.... - miniDSP Flex HTx Digital Audio Processor Review23 October 2024, 12:00 pm
Hong Kong-based miniDSP has been manufacturing affordable, high-performance audio DSP(digital signal processing) products for the past... The post miniDSP Flex HTx Digital Audio Processor Review appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com.... - HIFIMAN Susvara Unveiled Planar Magnetic Headphone Review21 October 2024, 12:00 pm
HIFIMAN is a company known for its continuing pursuit of refinement. In its line of headphones, there are the original models, followed by... The post HIFIMAN Susvara Unveiled Planar Magnetic Headphone Review appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com.... - LUMIN U2 Streaming Transport Review16 October 2024, 12:00 pm
An exceptionally well-designed and engineered streaming digital transport, the LUMIN U2 transport has a feature set that accommodates a... The post LUMIN U2 Streaming Transport Review appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com.... - Starke Sound A3 Three-Channel Class A/B Power Amplifier Review14 October 2024, 12:00 pm
The Starke Sound A3, which is a three-channel power amp that outputs 50 Watts per channel in Class A and the rest, up to 620 Watts per channel into 4 Ohms. The post Starke Sound A3 Three-Channel Class A/B Power Amplifier Review appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com....
- Atma-Sphere Class D Amplifiers – MINI-REVIEW30 July 2024, 8:00 pm
This is a mini-review with no formal rating because after about a week of listening to this product, its strength and weaknesses were apparent. A longer listening interval, which would be normal for a full review, was not required to draw the following conclusions. Comparison amplifiers include Constellation Inspiration 1.0 and Benchmark AHB2. The sound […]... - 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 […]... - KEF LS50 Meta Loudspeakers31 October 2023, 9:17 pm
There have been many reviews of this modern high-tech loudspeaker, so the purpose today is to add another data point of opinion about this popular speaker. The observations below focus on reference level comparisons, not considering the speaker’s price against similarly priced competition. The $1,599 LS50 Meta is available in four colors: Carbon Black, Titanium […]...
- 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... - Review: Q Acoustics Concept 20 Bookshelf Speakers3 July 2024, 6:26 pm
Retro Review: Q Acoustics Concept 20 – A Small Monitor With A Big Sound MSRP: $900 (Canadian) Direct marketed and also retailed. Verdict: The main strength of the Q Acoustics Concept 20 is neutrality. This results from the unique cabinet design (discussed below) which reduces cabinet resonances to a vanishing level. Rarely have I heard a more neutral transducer. The sound is big and bold for such a small monitor and the Concept 20 can be firmly recommended as exceptional ... - Reviewing The New MITMAT Family Of Resonance Control Products17 June 2024, 5:42 pm
MITMAT: Turntable Mat, MITMAT Foundation: stabilization and isolation platform, MITFIT: footers for devices Review by Jamie Gillies Turntables are such fascinating devices. Here we are in the mid-2020s and this technology, a very simple process of needle to groove, has dramatically grown in popularity despite a world that has shifted to digital streaming, making music more accessible and cheaper. But music is not something that is just zeroes and ones through a wifi connection. ... - Review: Unity Audio CancerFighter RCA Interconnects15 June 2024, 3:20 pm
Review by Noam Bronstein I thought I’d get clever and talk about how cables are the vascular systems of our hifi’s. But I’ll just go ahead and say it: I hate cable reviews. I don’t read them, and I try my best to avoid writing them. Of course, I know there are many worthwhile cables to try out (and I do). Writing about them could be a worthy endeavour, but not for me. I don’t push cables, and avoid giving cable advice, as much as possible. The reasons are man...
- ONIX Alpha XI1 Review28 October 2024, 10:18 am
Today, Louis reviews the ONIX Alpha XI1, the company’s debut dual CS43198 Dongle DAC with up to 500mW of balanced output power. It is priced at $109. 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 ONIX and Shanling for their support. Click here to learn more about the ONIX products we previously discussed on Headfonics. Note that this article ... - iBasso D16 Taipan Review26 October 2024, 10:00 am
Today Marcus reviews the iBasso D16 Taipan, a $1499 high-end integrated discrete-engineered 1BIT DAC and super Class A 1.125W headphone amplifier. It is priced at $1499. Disclaimer: I received this sample in exchange for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or status. I thank iBasso for this opportunity. Click here to read more about iBasso products we have previously reviewed on Headfonics. Note that this article follows our curren... - XENNS Mangird Tea Pro Review25 October 2024, 9:30 am
Today, Kurt reviews the XENNS Mangird Tea Pro, a 2nd edition hybrid dual 8mm dynamic and 6 BA driver universal in-ear monitor priced at $359. 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 Linsoul for their support. Click here to learn more about the XENNS Mangird products we have previously reviewed on Headfonics. Note that this post follows our current scoring guidelines&n... - PMG Audio Apx SE Review23 October 2024, 9:03 am
Today, Marcus reviews the PMG Audio Apx SE, a limited-run 2nd “Stone Edition” of their debut hybrid 11-driver flagship in-ear monitor. It is priced at €5,500.00. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to me in exchange for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or services. I thank PMG Audio for its support. Click here to learn more about the PMG Audio products we have previously reviewed on Headfonics. Note that this post follows our cur... - FiiO FD15 Review21 October 2024, 9:11 am
Today, Louis reviews the FiiO FD15, a single 13.8mm dynamic driver universal in-ear monitor and the successor to the FD5 launched in late 2020. It is priced at $149.99. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to me in exchange for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or services. I thank FiiO for their support. You can click here to learn more about the FiiO audio products we have previously reviewed on Headfonics. Note that this post foll...
- The Best Vintage Stereo Amplifiers – If You See These Models At A Garage Sale, Buy Them!15 October 2024, 6:07 pm
Have you ever passed by a garage sale, or been in the “audio” section of Goodwill and noticed an amplifier The post The Best Vintage Stereo Amplifiers – If You See These Models At A Garage Sale, Buy Them! appeared first on AudioHead.... - All The Holiday Headphone News In 10 Videos7 October 2024, 9:50 pm
If you closely follow high fidelity personal audio, there is a chance you keep an eye out for all the The post All The Holiday Headphone News In 10 Videos appeared first on AudioHead.... - Look Ma! No Wires, No Amps! Just the Focal Diva Utopia!4 October 2024, 5:51 pm
While Focal certainly isn’t the first brand to offer up a high-end wireless speaker to the HiFi gods, it certainly The post Look Ma! No Wires, No Amps! Just the Focal Diva Utopia! appeared first on AudioHead.... - Schiit Audio Updates The Hel, Introduces The Gunnr3 October 2024, 6:40 pm
Well, update isn’t really the perfect word here. Eliminated is more like it. However the Gunnr is the new gaming The post Schiit Audio Updates The Hel, Introduces The Gunnr appeared first on AudioHead.... - SVS Goes Big With Its New 17 Inch Ultra Series Subwoofer1 October 2024, 5:02 pm
While the past few years for SVS have involved some pretty outstanding audiophile speakers, today, the company reminded the world The post SVS Goes Big With Its New 17 Inch Ultra Series Subwoofer appeared first on AudioHead....
- Audeze Releases Limited Edition Maxwell “Wasabi” Gaming Headset22 October 2024, 6:06 pm
Los Angeles, CA – October 22nd, 2024 – Audeze, the leading premium headphone manufacturer, is excited to announce the launch The post Audeze Releases Limited Edition Maxwell “Wasabi” Gaming Headset appeared first on Headphone Guru.... - CanJam SoCal 2024 – Coverage Sponsored by Noble Audio Conclusion17 October 2024, 6:00 am
I would like to extend special thanks to Noble Audio for making this coverage possible, not only do they make The post CanJam SoCal 2024 – Coverage Sponsored by Noble Audio Conclusion appeared first on Headphone Guru.... - CanJam SoCal 2024 – Coverage Sponsored by Noble Audio Pt 210 October 2024, 6:00 am
I would like to extend special thanks to Noble Audio for making this coverage possible, not only do they make The post CanJam SoCal 2024 – Coverage Sponsored by Noble Audio Pt 2 appeared first on Headphone Guru.... - dCS Ultimate Headphone System7 October 2024, 6:00 am
dCS has been my ultimate go-to system for the past three years. Previously, I had reviewed each component of the The post dCS Ultimate Headphone System appeared first on Headphone Guru.... - CanJam SoCal 2024 – Coverage Sponsored by Noble Audio4 October 2024, 6:00 am
Judging by the crowds even before the show opened, CanJam SoCal 2024 was the largest show yet and Ethan, Jude, The post CanJam SoCal 2024 – Coverage Sponsored by Noble Audio appeared first on Headphone Guru....
- Victrola introduces Automatic Turntable28 October 2024, 12:00 am
Victrola has announced the launch of the Victrola Automatic Turntable, which features automatic play and tonearm lowering/raising functions, Bluetooth connectivity and a repeat button to continuously play the same side of a vinyl record.The company says the development of the Automatic turntable was guided by four basic principles: “ease of use, ease of setup, quality sound and elevated design… Its front-facing illuminated power and output selection button is complemented by its c... - Campfire Audio launches Astrolith in-ear monitors24 October 2024, 12:00 am
Oregon-based Campfire Audio has introduced its new ‘tip of the spear’ Astrolith in-ear monitors, which the company claims: “represent the most refined and enhanced acoustic-shaping geometrics of any in-ear monitors on the market.”Featuring Campfire’s new Additive Acoustic Optical Inclusion housing (AAOI), the stainless steel, hand-polished-to-a mirror finish shells also boast optically inclusive internal chambers within a transparent exterior. The company says th... - FiiO introduces BTR13 portable DAC and FT1 closed-back headphones23 October 2024, 12:00 am
Japanese company FiiO has launched its BTR13 portable DAC and FT1 closed-back headphones. The BTR13 features 3.5mm single-ended and 4.4mm balanced headphone outputs and dual CS43131 DACs alongside support for aptX HD, LDAC and aptX LL Bluetooth.It also features a dedicated three-position toggle switch, via which users are able to switch between the PC/BT/Phone modes – allowing the BTR13 to work as an external USB computer sound card for headphones, Bluetooth Audio decoder and audio dong... - Marantz unleashes 10 Series Collection22 October 2024, 12:00 am
Marantz has announced its new 10 Series Collection of three reference-quality stereo products. Comprising the MODEL 10 Reference Integrated Amplifier, SACD 10 Reference SACD player and LINK 10n Reference Network Audio Player, the 10 Series Collection represents the first time the brand has released new range reference-quality stereo components since 2016.The first product to be released is the MODEL 10 Reference Integrated Amplifier, the most powerful one-box amp the company has ever made. It&... - B&W unveils Pi6 and Pi8 True Wireless earbuds21 October 2024, 12:00 am
Bowers & Wilkins has introduced two new True Wireless earbuds: the Pi6 and Pi8.The Pi8 is the flagship model, featuring all-new 12mm drive units with proprietary Carbon Cone technology, as used in the company’s Px8 (HFC 500) over-ear headphones. It adds support for both aptX Adaptive at 24-bit/96kHz and aptX Lossless, and is supported by a dedicated DSP, DAC and amplification from ADI.The latest Bluetooth 5.4 specification allows multipoint support for two devices, while the all-ne...
- 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....
- Monitor Audio Cinergy Home Cinema System Review4 October 2024, 1:48 am
Tony O'Brien auditions a serious-sounding new dedicated home cinema speaker and electronics package from Monitor Audio …... - Audiolab 9000N Streamer Review30 September 2024, 9:46 am
James Michael Hughes reckons this is one of the best mid-price network music players he's ever heard…... - Tellurium Q Ultra Silver II XLR & Speaker Cable Review15 September 2024, 10:55 pm
Jay Garrett auditions some new premium-priced cables from a British brand that's making waves...... - TAGA Harmony Nostalgic TH-12 Floorstanding Loudpeakers Review10 September 2024, 12:33 am
Mark Gusew spends time with this strikingly retro-looking pair of large standmount speakers…... - Dual CS-618Q Semi-Automatic Turntable Review6 September 2024, 2:19 am
Mark Gusew takes this attractive and convenient semi-automatic turntable package for a spin…...
- Cleer Audio Unveils New ARC3 Earbuds with Enhanced Features and Open-Ear Design26 October 2024, 9:56 pm
Cleer Audio, a recognized name in the personal audio industry, has recently launched its latest offering: the ARC3 True Wireless Open-Ear Earbuds. Building on the success of its predecessor, the ARCII, the ARC3 introduces a range of upgrades and new features aimed at improving user experience and audio quality. The ARC3 boasts several new technological […] The post Cleer Audio Unveils New ARC3 Earbuds with Enhanced Features and Open-Ear Design appeared first on HIFI Trends.... - Amazon Prime Big Deal Days: A Feast for the Ears – Top Audiophile Deals! (Updated 10/9)9 October 2024, 1:42 am
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is a special shopping event exclusively for Amazon Prime members. It offers deep discounts on a wide range of products, including those coveted by audiophiles. Think of it as a second Prime Day, with a focus on deals as we head into the holiday season. This year, Prime Big Deal […] The post Amazon Prime Big Deal Days: A Feast for the Ears – Top Audiophile Deals! (Updated 10/9) appeared first on HIFI Trends.... - iFi Audio Unveils Exclusive Hip-dac 3 Stealth Edition- Now At Gramophone4 October 2024, 10:29 pm
iFi audio has partnered with Gramophone to release a limited edition of its popular hip-dac 3 portable DAC/headphone amplifier (check out our review here), aptly named the hip-dac 3 Stealth Edition. This special edition, cloaked in a sleek matte black finish, is said to offer a range of enhancements over its predecessor, making it an […] The post iFi Audio Unveils Exclusive Hip-dac 3 Stealth Edition- Now At Gramophone appeared first on HIFI Trends.... - Edifier S1000W Review: This Beautiful Speaker has Crisp Sound and Big Bass, But Is It Right For You?29 September 2024, 6:58 pm
Edifier S1000W Review-Summary: The Edifier S1000W active bookshelf speakers occupy a sweet spot in the market, catering to audiophiles on a budget and casual listeners who desire a powerful and versatile audio solution without the complexity of a traditional stereo setup. These powered speakers excel in delivering robust sound with a wide soundstage and a […] The post Edifier S1000W Review: This Beautiful Speaker has Crisp Sound and Big Bass, But Is It Right For You? appeared first on HIF... - KEF Unveils New Q Series with MAT™ (Metamaterial Absorption Technology)27 September 2024, 9:41 pm
KEF, a pioneer in audio innovation for over six decades, has unveiled its latest generation of its Q Series speakers, featuring the groundbreaking Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT™) we first encountered in the excellent LS50 Meta. Building upon the award-winning Q Series legacy, this new KEF Q Series promises to bring high-fidelity sound to a broader […] The post KEF Unveils New Q Series with MAT™ (Metamaterial Absorption Technology) appeared first on HIFI Trends....
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- KEF R3 Meta Stand Mount Speaker- YouTube Review10 September 2024, 5:40 pm
Watch the YouTube review of this terrific speaker here. Thanks for watching!dailyaudiophile.com... - Vanguard Scout Mini-Monitor Speakers- Written & YouTube Review26 May 2024, 3:55 pm
Watch The YouTube ReviewLast fall, I was enthralled by Veri-Fi Audio's Vera-Link Bluetooth Wireless Amplifiers. At that time marketing guru Mark Schifter, hinted to me that a matching set of small speakers were coming. While it took several months for me acquire a pair due to their demand, I've spent the past 6 weeks listening to them. Now I understand the Scouts popularity.Even with their relatively low sensitivity, the Scouts had no problems delivering a very enjoyable presentation once given ... - Peachtree Audio Carina GaN Integrated Amplifier: Full Review and YouTube video3 April 2024, 3:55 pm
Watch the YouTube videoA little over a year ago, Peachtree Audio cleared their deck, and introduced the Carina Integrated Amplifier. From the front panel to the internals, much of the design was new. I was fortunate to have one of the first review models and it was both intriguing and sonically stunning. Led by the inclusion of a pair of ESS 9068 DAC chips, with menu controls that allowed for personal preference in how the output sounded. This onboard DAC design was a showstopper.For 2024,... - HiFi Rose RS520 Integrated Streaming Amplifier15 March 2024, 2:02 am
Click to watch the YouTube VideoStunning and loaded with features, the HiFi Rose RS520 is one of the few standard-bearers of streaming integrated amplifiers on the market. From the tablet approach to controls, to the GaNFET amplification, and the built-in software for multiple streaming services, the RS520 is a true one-piece hub home audio system.www.dailyaudiophile.com... - The WiiM Amp: A Game Changer In Streaming Audio Amplifiers2 March 2024, 6:08 pm
Watch The YouTube Review What does it take to hit a grand slam in home audio? Start with a clean, simple exterior design. Pack in enough features to satisfy virtually everybody with a specific want. Make sure it can stream from an endless number of platforms/services. Include a robust, tested software app package. Provide enough power for all but the most demanding of speakers. Finally, put it at a price point that leaves the audio community slack-jawed. The WiiM Amp is all that!www.d...
- Melco E100A H80 8TB audiophile USB Drive23 October 2024, 5:45 pm
The Melco E100A audiophile hard disk drive offers an extra 8 TB of audio-grade storage for all audio systems relying on HDD storage. Naturally, this includes Melco Digital Music Libraries, as well as systems running Windows 11, MacOS, exFAT-compatible Linux-based equipment, and the Raspberry Pi.... - Stack Audio AUVA Speaker Isolators14 October 2024, 9:59 am
With the AUVAs, British manufacturer Stack Audio developed an alternative to spikes and compliant couplers. Enclosed within the AUVA’s machined aluminum cases are cells containing a mixture of particles which, when excitied by vibrations, dissipate the energy virtually instantaneously, removing remove masking vibrations.... - Laiv Harmony DAC22 September 2024, 6:57 pm
Building on an extensive background in industrial automation, Singapore company Laiv is passionate about revolutionizing the world of audio through innovative and user-centric design in which technology adapts to us, not the other way around. In this review, I will listen to the gorgeous looking Harmony DAC.... - Morel Hifi, new in the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Germany10 September 2024, 10:29 am
Mafico is proud to announce a new brand in their already quite impressive brand portfolio. From now on they distribute the Morel Hifi brand in the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Germany.... - XACT unveils XACT S1 EVO Music Server and PHANTOM Cables8 September 2024, 10:45 am
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....
- 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...
- A Trip to VPI to Meet Their New Forever Series Model One Turntable27 October 2024, 3:22 pm
It’s a family affair, it’s a family affair. Last Friday I took the < 1 hour drive South to the VPI House for the launch of the Model One Turntable, the first of three ‘tables to be released as part of VPI’s new Forever Series. [...]... - #NewMusicFriday: October 25, 202425 October 2024, 1:10 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. Evergreen by soccer mommy Soccer Mommy: Evergreen (Loma Vista Recordings) Rong Weicknes by Fievel [...]... - Album of the Week: Hurray For The Riff Raff | The Past is Still Alive25 October 2024, 10:00 am
With lyrics that roll off the tongue and unravel in the ear like a worm stuck in a whirlpool burrowing deep inside, The Past is Still Alive smarts. From the liner notes: There are love songs to real characters, locations and mythic figures like Sky [...]... - Review: Vienna Acoustics Limited Edition Bach Ultimate Loudspeakers24 October 2024, 10:00 am
There’s something nice, something intimate, about a good two way. “But wait—isn’t that kind of a smallish speaker for that kinda biggish space?” I know, I thought the same thing until music came out of the Bach Ultimates. Then I stopped thinking and started listening. [...]... - CAF 2024: Harmonia Distribution Showcases PrimaLuna & Harbeth23 October 2024, 6:00 pm
I always enjoy me some Harbeth. For Capital Audiofest 2024, Harmonia Distribution will be driving the Harbeth M40.3 XD Loudspeakers ($20,990/pair) with a pair of PrimaLuna EVO 300 Hybrid Power Amplifiers ($14,390/pair) paired with the PrimaLuna EVO 400 preamp ($4995). The Harbeth Nelson ($3490/pair)/P3 (starts [...]...
- HoloAudio Serene KTE Review26 October 2024, 9:30 pm
In this review we will check out the HoloAudio Serene KTE pre-amplifier selling for € 3,499/$ 3,098 USD. Disclaimer: Magna HiFi, HoloAudio’s European... The post HoloAudio Serene KTE Review appeared first on https://www.headfonia.com/... - Chord Company Signature XL Review25 October 2024, 9:30 pm
In this review we check out the Chord Company Signature XL cables. Prices start at €1,595 Euro per pair. Disclaimer: The Signature XL... The post Chord Company Signature XL Review appeared first on https://www.headfonia.com/... - Shanling M1 Plus Review23 October 2024, 9:11 pm
In this article we take a look at the Shanling M1 Plus, a new DAP selling for just $209 USD. Disclaimer: Shanling sent... The post Shanling M1 Plus Review appeared first on https://www.headfonia.com/... - ZMF Aegis Review21 October 2024, 9:30 pm
In this review we take a close look at the ZMF Aegis tube headphone amplifier. It is selling for $3,499.99 USD . Disclaimer:... The post ZMF Aegis Review appeared first on https://www.headfonia.com/... - FiiO BTR13 Review19 October 2024, 9:30 pm
In this article, we review FiiO’s new budget wireless DAC/AMP, the BTR13, retailing for $69 USD. Disclaimer: FiiO provided the FiiO BTR13 for... The post FiiO BTR13 Review appeared first on https://www.headfonia.com/...
- VPI Introduces New Model One Turntable—Part of a New, Upgradeable "Forever Series"26 October 2024, 11:00 am
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