- 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...
- The Greatest Bargains in Loudspeakers: $1,000 – $3,00012 October 2024, 1:33 am
KEF LS50 Meta, $1599 Vandersteen Audio 1Ci, $2020 Magnepan MG1.7i, […] The post The Greatest Bargains in Loudspeakers: $1,000 – $3,000 appeared first on The Absolute Sound.... - Preview: New Focal Diva Utopia Integrated Speaker System Preview12 October 2024, 1:28 am
Focal recently unveiled a new integrated speaker system, the Diva […] The post Preview: New Focal Diva Utopia Integrated Speaker System Preview appeared first on The Absolute Sound.... - Volti Audio Introduces A New Loudspeaker Into The Lineup10 October 2024, 7:42 pm
October 10, 2024 – Like all Volti Audio speakers, the […] The post Volti Audio Introduces A New Loudspeaker Into The Lineup appeared first on The Absolute Sound.... - Craftsmanship Hits the Right Note: Burmester X Robbe & Berking Present Limited Edition Anniversary Design10 October 2024, 6:36 pm
BERLIN, 10.10.2024 – Burmester, known for extraordinary audio experiences, and […] The post Craftsmanship Hits the Right Note: Burmester X Robbe & Berking Present Limited Edition Anniversary Design appeared first on The Absolute Sound.... - Qobuz Introduces Direct Stream Digital (DSD) and Digital eXtreme Definition (DXD) Audio Formats to Its Download Platform10 October 2024, 6:29 pm
Paris, October 10th, 2024 – Qobuz, the music lovers’ high-quality […] The post Qobuz Introduces Direct Stream Digital (DSD) and Digital eXtreme Definition (DXD) Audio Formats to Its Download Platform appeared first on The Absolute Sound....
- This Weekend: Toronto Audiofest 2024 Show14 October 2024, 1:12 pm
The Toronto Audiofest 2024 show, held from October 18th through 20th, is one of Canada's best luxurious premium high-technology home audio and video showcases. The Toronto Audiofest is made available to audio companies who believe that supporting the audio industry and its community, including the many enthusiasts who come to attend shows, is important to the industry's development and overall vitality. These shows represent the only way dealers and manufacturers can meet so many audio enthusia... - Review: PS Audio Aspen FR5 Loudspeaker Review13 October 2024, 11:40 am
PS Audio was founded in 1973 and shipped its first products in 1974. The company began life with audio designers Paul McGowan and Stan Warren, with Paul now at the helm. While most may already know, for those unfamiliar, PS Audio is a company specializing in high-end audiophile equipment and the sound recording industry. It designs and ships audio amplifiers, preamplifiers, power-related products, digital-to-analog converters (DAC), streaming audio devices, plus music management software and ca... - Review: iSonic Cleaner 6.2-PRO Ultrasonic Vinyl LP Cleaner13 October 2024, 11:39 am
The iSonic Pro 6.2-PRO is the latest variation and upgraded record cleaner design from a company that specializes in commercial ultrasonic cleaning machines. They have styles and sizes for various products with personal and industrial applications. The iSonic company has dozens of cleaner models for medical applications, jewelry, and personal items used in the home. Jerry Fan of iSonic said, "Over the past six years, we have made a lot of progress with cleaners for audio systems." Jerry modestl... - Review: KBL Sound EXtrema Interconnects, Himalaya Pro 2 Power Cables, And EXtrema Digital Cable12 October 2024, 12:23 pm
As a high-end audio equipment reviewer, I've heard many brands and types of high-end audio cables. However, the sound quality of KBL Sound's reference-quality cables, which included their EXtrema interconnects, Himalaya Pro 2 power cables, and an EXtrema digital cable, differed significantly from all the other audio cables I've heard or reviewed in the past. Their superior sound quality was obviously due to their elaborate construction techniques and materials used. For this review, I was sent ... - UK Audio Show 2024 Show Report11 October 2024, 12:02 pm
UK Audio Show was very enjoyable, I came across companies and equipment that were new to me. There was innovative thinking in evidence too. I also very much enjoyed the Alphason technical session where the highly experienced Mike Knowles clearly was very on top of his subject. The Bob Harris sessions were a masterstroke, they combined a love of music with highly interesting tales from the music industry. The UK Audio Show at the Staverton Park Hotel, Daventry, UK took place 5th and 6th of Octob...
- 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...
- Roger Eno, the skies:rarities14 October 2024, 8:32 pm
Roger Eno, the skies:rarities. 2024. Desutche Grammaphon. Available HERE As I am shifting away from 24 years of equipment reviews and focusing more and more on sharing music I find, I was recently afforded the opportunity to listen to a wonderful new album by Roger Eno. The album is titled the skies:rarities available on Deutsche Grammaphon. Yes... Read More » The post Roger Eno, the skies:rarities appeared first on Positive Feedback.... - The Frankie Laine Collection14 October 2024, 5:44 pm
If you're an audiophile who's under the age of eighty, you probably haven't paid much attention to Frankie Laine (1913-2007). There was a time when the dynamic Mr. Laine, who was born Francesco Paulo LoVecchio, was as popular as Frank Sinatra. In his day he was affectionately called Mr. Rhythm, and for good reason. Great... Read More » The post The Frankie Laine Collection appeared first on Positive Feedback.... - GoldenEar T66 Loudspeaker14 October 2024, 5:39 pm
This is not 1999 anymore. Flash forward 25 years and most loudspeakers from any reputable manufacturer are far more than a few speaker drivers in a cabinet with basic filtering. The finest loudspeaker companies are leveraging advancements in materials, complex software, precision manufacturing practices, Digital Signal Processing (DSP), finite element analysis (FEA), and a whole... Read More » The post GoldenEar T66 Loudspeaker appeared first on Positive Feedback.... - Crystal Cable Infinity Power Cable14 October 2024, 5:26 pm
Mention Crystal Cable in an audiophile conversation, the adjectives that likely come to mind are thin, elegant, top-drawer fabrication, and expensive. With an unflinching eye on aesthetics, the color scheme has always featured silver, often accented with gold—the regal metals—in a visual palette resembling the colors of a painting. The association with luxury goods has... Read More » The post Crystal Cable Infinity Power Cable appeared first on Positive Feedback.... - Audiophile Economics (Part 1)10 October 2024, 9:48 pm
Roger Skoff, a portrait, Orange County, CA, 2023 (photograph and image processing by David W. Robinson) Roger Skoff writes about why things cost what they do Like everything else, the cost of HiFi gear has escalated over the last few years. Some might say that that's just because the whole world is caught in an... Read More » The post Audiophile Economics (Part 1) appeared first on Positive Feedback....
- 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 […]... - The new flagship subwoofers from SVS3 October 2024, 5:07 am
They may look very similar to the outgoing models, but the new 17-Ultra R|Evolution series has had nearly every molecule changed and upgraded to the latest tech SVS has to offer. Starting with an all new high-excursion 17-inch driver featuring a glass-fiber composite cone, long-throw catenary SBR rubber surround, and toroidal ferrite electromagnetic motor allow […]... - The Diva Utopia Speakers from Focal are here!2 October 2024, 9:34 pm
Today, Naim/Focal announce their new DIVA Utopia speakers. They are an “active, connected, wireless hi-fi speaker system.” With 400 watts per channel of class A/B power designed by Naim, (250 for the woofers. 75 for mid and 75 for tweeter) major dynamic range is assured. You can stream every kind of file available, and there […]... - New on Old School – Current Classics!2 October 2024, 6:09 pm
Sponsored by The Music Room – tmraudio.com Not everyone wants or can afford brand new gear. Perhaps you like the older stuff better, or just want go get more gear for your hard earned dollar. An older car with “certified pre-owned” instills just as much confidence as a brand new one straight off the showroom […]... - The Vera-Fi SnubWay noise filter9 September 2024, 2:36 pm
No, this isn’t a wacky kind of sandwich, it’s another handy way to get high frequency switching noise out of your mains without breaking the bank. Being bathed in noise so much these days from all the wi-fi, cell phones and nearly every device in our world either having a switching mode power supply to […]...
- 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. ... - 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... - 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). ... - Monitor Audio Gold 300 6G Loudspeaker15 September 2024, 4:00 am
Note: measurements taken in the anechoic chamber at Canada's National Research Council can be found through this link. From modest beginnings in 1972, loudspeaker manufacturer Monitor Audio, founded in Teversham, England, by Mo Iqbal, has grown immensely in size and technical expertise. In 2023, on the heels of the company’s 50th anniversary, Monitor Audio launched a no-holds-barred, ultra-high-end loudspeaker, the Hyphn, describing it as “the most creatively ambitious, technically ... - NAD Masters M66 Streaming Preamplifier1 September 2024, 4:00 am
Note: for the full suite of measurements from the SoundStage! Audio-Electronics Lab, click here. Since its inception in 2005, the NAD Masters Series range has been populated with the company’s finest audio components at relatively reasonable prices. The latest amplifiers in the series all utilize Purifi Audio’s Eigentakt technology and are widely considered some of the best performing amps for the price. The new Masters M66 streaming preamplifier is designed to complement NAD’...
- 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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- 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... - Review - Wilson Audio Alida CSC and Mezzo CSC Upgrades26 September 2024, 4:57 pm
Audio: Listen to this article. In December 2023 I made the decision to upgrade my surround and center channel speakers when Wilson Audio announced updates to both. I wrote about the products in this article (link), as I anticipated the upgrade. In April 2024 the speakers arrived. I called my friends at Manny’s Piano Movers to lift the new Mezzo CSC center channel to the... - Sonore Signature Rendu SE Deluxe Review20 September 2024, 2:38 pm
Audio: Listen to this article. Wow, I can’t believe I haven’t written an in-depth article about a single Sonore Rendu variant since 2019. Considering that I awarded the Rendu series the Audiophile Style Product of the Decade (2010-2020), and I use a Rendu, in one form or another, almost every day, 2019 seems like a lifetime ago for my last Rendu article. It’s time to dig i... - Sharing the Love of Music and Good Sound Quality19 September 2024, 7:19 pm
Audio: Listen to this article. It invariably starts with, “What do you do for a living?” It invariably ends with, “Wow, that was amazing!” I’m talking about my experiences sharing my love of music and good sound with several people who’ve come to my house to repair, install, or sell something. I never push my passion on anyone. I wait for them to ask what...
- Coldplay’s 140g Moon Music LP Surprises With Modern Pop Twists, Pressed on the New, Remarkably Quiet Eco-Friendly Vinyl Alternative Called EcoRecord11 October 2024, 12:00 am
The challenge of writing a review about a band you are admittedly not intimate with — one that some interwebs sources consider to be “the most successful group of the 21st century,” having sold more than 100 million albums and counting — has upsides, as well as down. Such is the case for my being asked by AP editor Mike Mettler to review Coldplay’s new 140g LP Moon Music, which was released by Parlophone on October 4, 2024.Now, Coldplay is a group that I actually... - Green Day Drops 15 Alternative Format Options for Dookie Demastered, Including a Wax Cylinder, X-ray LP, 8-Track, Music Box, Piano Roll, and More10 October 2024, 12:00 am
In our ever-expanding search across this ever-spinning globe of ours for all things of analog-oriented interest, we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to drop this one on the AP faithful: Bay Area alt-punk progenitors Green Day have gone all-out punk personified with their Dookie Demastered project, billed as “the way it was never meant to be heard,” featuring 15 truly alternative format options, if ever there were.Before I delve into what those options are, I should also poin... - Sublima Audio Research Mat Chakra Limited Platter Mat8 October 2024, 12:00 am
Many of us use platter mats to dampen resonances and minimize other vibrations whenever we play our LPs. For those not entirely in the know, these mats are typically “waffer-thin,” to borrow the enunciation of a quite specific Monty Python bit, and they go directly underneath the LP that’s spinning and in turn reside right on top of the turntable platter beneath it. Seeing how I’ve been getting, shall we say, a bit restless with my current mat rotation, I wanted to take ... - Goldring GR3 Turntable7 October 2024, 12:00 am
We love Goldring for their top-tier phono cartridges, the Ethos SE moving coil (MC) cartridge and E4 moving magnet (MM) cart being but two relatively recent introductions of note. Today, we’re even more chuffed (to use some British parlance) to see the company announce the GR3, their first new turntable in more than 20 years.Developed in conjunction with a “renowned British hi-fi manufacturer” (their words), the GR3 table is pre-fitted and pre-adjusted with a violet Goldr... - Short Cuts, Vol. 18, Elemental Music’s 140g 1LP Motown Sound Collection Reissue Series Revives a Score of Treasured and Hard-to-Find ’60s Soul and R&B Gems4 October 2024, 12:00 am
If you are a fan and collector of vintage soul music on vinyl, you probably know by now just how difficult it is to find many of those classic, sought-after recordings in nice condition. As with jazz from the 1950s and ’60s, soul sides were often life-of-the-party soundtracks, played on the low-cost record players and consoles of the times.Brief sidenote: the average music enthusiast of the day didn’t call them turntables just yet. Mass-produced consumer record players of those m...
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- Best Sound of Seattle 2024 | PAF 202414 October 2024, 7:00 am
The 2024 Pacific Audio Fest was a small show, smaller than I've seen in a while, but it featured several exhibit rooms that sounded absolutely spectacular. It's a phenomenon that still requires me, of course, to pick out my choices for the Best Sound of Seattle. I'm not sure about the reasons for the diminutive [...]... - End Notes | Singapore 202413 October 2024, 3:00 pm
Although Hi-End Asia featured 30% more exhibitors than the previous year, it remains relatively small compared to major events like AXPONA or Munich Hi-End. However, audio shows are NOT boxing matches. Size is not everything. Smaller events offer a more intimate experience. Large-scale shows often attract manufacturers seeking new dealers and distributors and may focus [...]... - Hifi.com.sg, Air Tight, Avantgarde | Singapore 202413 October 2024, 1:00 pm
Avantgarde was once again paired up with Air Tight in a room size that resembles more closely with most Singapore homes. In my book this is another one of the top sounding rooms at the show. The Avantgarde Colibri was debuted in the Shanghai audio show, and they had two of the subs. Singapore gets [...]... - High-End Research, Wilson Audio, Goldmund | Singapore 202413 October 2024, 7:00 am
Last but not least! High-End Research showcased Wilson Audio’s newest, 50th Anniversary of the Watt Puppy, so new the wrappers were still on the speakers. Other components include the Goldmund Telos 1800 Amps, Mimesis Signature Preamp, and a Metronome Technologies AQWO CD/SACD Player. ... - The Western Electric Amplifier | Singapore 202412 October 2024, 2:00 pm
The Rebirth of a Legend? No name in the audiophile world has much cult following than Western Electric. From old cloth wrapped electrical wires to the illusive Western Electric 300B tubes, anything with the word Western Electric on it fetches thousands of dollars. There is no limit as to how much people will pay for [...]...
- Buying direct vs. buying from a dealer11 October 2024, 2:55 pm
I shot and edited this quick-n-dirty video on the back of news that YouTube was lifting the time limit on Shorts from one minute to three. The widescreen 16:9 version was immediately uploaded to Patreon and a 9:16 vertical version cut for YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels and Facebook. It clocks […] The post Buying direct vs. buying from a dealer first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be reproduced, recycled or re-purposed without permission. For pr... - We need to talk…10 October 2024, 4:23 pm
…about time. The time that goes into making a Darko.Audio video. I’ve been trying to make this BTS explainer for at least two years but review videos have always come first. Well, until this week. In this video, I detail the time and effort that goes into each of our […] The post We need to talk… first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be reproduced, recycled or re-purposed without permission. For private use only. Copyright 201... - Adam Audio’s D3V is a small room hi-fi system for €32910 October 2024, 6:38 am
Adam Audio has this week announced the D3V desktop audio system: a pair of small two-way active loudspeakers in which a 1.5″ AMT tweeter (that the German company calls ‘D-ART’) hands off to a 3.5″ long-throw mid/bass driver which in turn is augmented by a pair of 3.5″ side-firing passive […] The post Adam Audio’s D3V is a small room hi-fi system for €329 first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be reproduced,... - Cambridge Audio readies EXA100 amplifier, EXN100 streamer9 October 2024, 7:59 am
New from Cambridge Audio: the EXA100 integrated amplifier and the EXN100 streaming DAC. Let’s dive in. According to Cambridge, the EXA100 is the spiritual successor to the Azur 851 range, promising 100wpc of Class A/B amplification from power transistors pulled from the company’s more costly Edge M monoblocks. Those are […] The post Cambridge Audio readies EXA100 amplifier, EXN100 streamer first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be repr... - In Berlin for review: Musical Fidelity’s A17 October 2024, 12:05 pm
Achtung! Warning! “Caution: hot surface. The whole top of the A1 is a heat sink, may become very hot and may cause burns. Do not touch. Special care should be taken in the presence of children and vulnerable persons. To allow full heat dissipation, nothing should be placed on it […] The post In Berlin for review: Musical Fidelity’s A1 first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be reproduced, recycled or re-purposed without permission. For ...
- 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... - Métronome AQWO 2 Hybrid DAC + SACD/CD + Streamer1 September 2024, 12:00 pm
I began to notice French manufacturer Métronome Technologie’s digital products several years ago at HiFi shows. Audiophilia reviewed some of the earlier iterations of their now “Classica” line. The streamer and DAC received positive notices. Excellent sound quality and superb fit and finish. All Métronome products, including the “AQWO” model here under review and their super luxury “Kallista” brand (now spun off into a separate company), ar...
- Cyrus Audio introduces the 40 Series10 October 2024, 6:24 pm
October 2024 – Cyrus Audio, the much-loved and renowned British […] The post Cyrus Audio introduces the 40 Series appeared first on hi-fi+.... - Melco Announces S1 Flagship Audio Network Switch9 October 2024, 5:30 pm
9th October 2024 – Melco Audio, the Japanese digital music […] The post Melco Announces S1 Flagship Audio Network Switch appeared first on hi-fi+.... - UK Hi-Fi Show Live 20248 October 2024, 11:38 am
Because it's based at Ascot Racecourse, the annual UK Hi-Fi Show Live is in one of the most salubrious venues in the country. Alan Sircom visits the prestige audio rooms. The post UK Hi-Fi Show Live 2024 appeared first on hi-fi+.... - High End & Smart Home Show 20248 October 2024, 9:17 am
Dubai isn’t a high-end audio destination, but that’s set to change if the first High End & Smart Home 2024 is any indicator. Alan Sircom checks out this exciting event. The post High End & Smart Home Show 2024 appeared first on hi-fi+.... - Wilson Audio Watt/Puppy – exclusive Scottish Launch with Loud & Clear7 October 2024, 6:12 pm
7 October 2024 – Loud & Clear Glasgow are delighted […] The post Wilson Audio Watt/Puppy – exclusive Scottish Launch with Loud & Clear appeared first on hi-fi+....
- Soulnote S-3 Reference14 October 2024, 12:00 am
Still big in Japan, the SACD takes pride of place in Soulnote's 'ultimate digital playback system' that also includes the option of digital filterless conversion and external clocking With Soulnote having already proved its analogue mettle in these pages with the E-2 phono preamp , does the brand have similar prowess with digital? And not just with CDs, for this S-3 flagship is a fully-fledged SACD player. At £19,900, the S-3 Reference, to give its full name, may come in at the upper reach... - Chord Ultima Integrated14 October 2024, 12:00 am
Chord's first new integrated amplifier in some seven years combines no fewer than four switchmode PSUs and 125W of stereo power into a very stylish Ultima 3 preamp chassisFirst seen in 2023 at Munich's High-End show, Chord Electronics' Ultima Integrated is steadily finding its way into selected hi-fi emporia. Based around John Franks' tried-and-tested amplifier architecture [see PM's boxout, p65], it's the entry point to the Ultima family, whose rollout began with the flagship Ultima monoblock... - Watt'S Up!9 October 2024, 12:00 am
Re-Imagined Watt/Puppy Speaker Returns For Brand'S Half Century To mark its 50th anniversary, Wilson Audio has resurrected its iconic WATT/Puppy for a ninth iteration - and the first since the dual-enclosure loudspeaker was discontinued in 2011. Called, simply, The WATT/Puppy, it sells for £41,998 in standard WilsonGloss colourways, with custom and premium finish options, plus choice of grille colour, available. Immediately recognisable against the 1986 original, the new WATT/Puppy showcas... - Matrix Reloaded9 October 2024, 12:00 am
>Flagship Streamer, Pre And Power Amp Matrix Audio's three-strong M series finds the digital music brand expanding into new markets with the £9000 MS-1 streamer joined by the £7000 MP-1 pre and £16,000 stereo/bridged mono MA-1 power amp. Claiming to 'simplify human-machine interaction', the MS-1 has a Linux-based MA Player OS, and features a front-panel info/control display in addition to offering full operation through the MA Remote app. Connectivity includes I2S in/out, US... - Lumin Goes Mini9 October 2024, 12:00 am
Compact Sibling To P1 Dac/Streamer Available now for £4195 in natural or black anodised aluminium, Lumin's P1 Mini adapts much of the core technology of the Hong Kong brand's P1 streamer/DAC/preamp into a new, compact chassis. Dual ES9028PRO DAC chips and a proprietary FPGA clock system are employed in a conversion stage supporting files to 384kHz/32-bit PCM and DSD512, via network or USB-B connections - further inputs are optical, coaxial and HDMI. A LeedH digital volume control governs ...
- Burmester x Robbe & Berking Team Up On Limited Edition Audio System for $331,00014 October 2024, 7:42 pm
This handcrafted, limited special edition high-end sound system includes silver-plating and the fine woods of the luxurious oak Bar Trolley.... - Arendal Sound Announces 1528 Loudspeaker Series: Preview13 October 2024, 11:13 pm
The best speakers from Arendal Sound have arrived, but their new flagship towers will set you back $9,500/pair USD.... - Acoustic Energy’s AE Subwoofer Will Add a Potent Punch: Preview13 October 2024, 9:38 pm
At $699, the Acoustic Energy AE Sub is 12-inch subwoofer packing 250-watts of power with low bass extension down to 26Hz.... - Chord Company Introduces Clearway HDMI AOC Cable13 October 2024, 7:56 am
At $160 to $500, this hybrid HDMI cable uses copper and optical to deliver 48 gbps of performance in long lengths up to 20 meters.... - Roksan’s Caspian 4G Series Unveiled: You Don’t Have to Put on Your Red Light11 October 2024, 9:28 am
The new Roksan Caspian 4G Integrated Amplifier arrives at $3,750, while the Caspian 4G Streaming Amplifier will set you back $5,000....
- 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.... - Gryphon Diablo 333 Integrated Amplifier Review9 October 2024, 12:00 pm
In for review is the Gryphon Diablo 333 integrated amplifier, which is one of the company’s entry-level offerings. In this case... The post Gryphon Diablo 333 Integrated Amplifier Review appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com.... - Focal Theva N 3D Atmos Floor-standers & Theva Center Speaker, Video Review.7 October 2024, 12:00 pm
After my time with the lovely Focal AriaEVO X N°3, I was curious to hear how much of that Focal sound that I fell in love with is retained... The post Focal Theva N 3D Atmos Floor-standers & Theva Center Speaker, Video Review. appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com.... - Hisense PX3-PRO Tri-Chroma Laser Projector Review.2 October 2024, 12:00 pm
Hisense blurs the line between projector and television with its new PX3-PRO Tri-Chroma Laser Projector. It delivers fantastic performance... The post Hisense PX3-PRO Tri-Chroma Laser Projector Review. appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com.... - Bowers & Wilkins 805 D4 Signature Stand-mount Speakers Review30 September 2024, 12:00 pm
Bowers & Wilkins have released their 800 Signature series of speakers that range in size. I obtained a pair of 805 D4 Signature... The post Bowers & Wilkins 805 D4 Signature Stand-mount Speakers 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...
- HiBy Digital XENO Review14 October 2024, 10:20 am
Today, Meldrick reviews the HiBy Digital XENO, a hybrid xMEMS Cowell and 10mm graphene dynamic driver IEM with a built-in dual DSD128-capable DAC. It has an MSRP of $149 and an early bird price on Kickstarter starting from $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 HiBy Digital for their support. You can click here to read more about the HiBy products we have previously […]... - ZMF Headphones BOKEH Review12 October 2024, 10:32 am
Today, Marcus reviews the ZMF Headphones BOKEH, a new set of easy-to-drive closed-back headphones with a proprietary 50mm LCP dynamic driver. It is priced at $1099.99. 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 ZMF Headphones for this opportunity. You can click here to learn more about the ZMF Headphones products I have previously covered on Headfonics. Note that th... - LETSHUOER S12 2024 Edition Review11 October 2024, 10:30 am
Today, Kurt reviews the LETSHUOER S12 2024 Edition, a limited-run in-ear monitor with an upgraded 14.8mm single planar driver priced at $199. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to me for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or status. I thank LETSHUOER for their support. Click here to read more about LETSHUOER products previously tested on Headfonics. Note, that this article follows our latest scoring guidelines which you can read in more detail here. Th... - Lime Ears PNEUMA V2 Review9 October 2024, 9:11 am
Today, Marcus reviews the Lime Ears PNEUMA V2, a second-generation high-end hybrid multi-driver universal IEM with a switchable bass tuning profile. It is priced at €1800. 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 Lime Ears for their support. Click here to learn more about the Lime Ears products we previously discussed on Headfonics. Note that this article fol... - Noble Audio FoKus Apollo Review7 October 2024, 9:06 am
Lynn reviews the Noble Audio FoKus Apollo, a hybrid 40mm dynamic and 14.5mm planar driver LDAC-capable set of wireless ANC headphones. They are priced at $649.00. 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 Noble Audio for their support. Click here to read more about Noble Audio products we have previously featured on Headfonics. Note that this article follows our latest ...
- 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 Adds A New Electrostatic Headphone To The Mix27 September 2024, 9:31 pm
There is a new headphone in town from the OC-based headphone company Audeze. A follow up to their electrostatic CRBN The post Audeze Adds A New Electrostatic Headphone To The Mix appeared first on AudioHead....
- 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.... - HIFIMAN Debuts Goldenwave GA-10 Tube Amplifier3 October 2024, 11:38 pm
10th Anniversary Model Features Top-Shelf Vacuum Tubes and Specially Designed 120W Transformer BELLMORE, NY, October 3, 2024 – HIFIMAN, a leader in high The post HIFIMAN Debuts Goldenwave GA-10 Tube Amplifier appeared first on Headphone Guru.... - FOCAL DIVA UTOPIA2 October 2024, 5:00 pm
The sensational wireless hi-fi loudspeaker from Focal October 2, 2024 – Focal presents DIVA UTOPIA, its first wireless, connected, active The post FOCAL DIVA UTOPIA appeared first on Headphone Guru....
- Bang & Olufsen unveils Beoplay H100 headphones11 October 2024, 12:00 am
Bang & Olufsen has announced the release of its new flagship headphones, Beoplay H100. Coming with: “a silky smooth, scratch-resistant and hardened glass touch interface on the side of the enclosures; together with precision haptic dials and tactile buttons, all essential controls are easily accessible.”The company goes on to say that the new detachable inner headband, finely wrapped in knitted textile, has been ergonomically designed to provide all-day breathability and comfor... - Pro-Ject introduces XA B and Debut EVO 2 turntables10 October 2024, 12:00 am
Austrian company Pro-Ject has released a brace of new turntables: the XA B (pictured) and Debut EVO 2.The former was born out of Pro-Ject’s desire to once again produce an affordable high-end turntable based on a transparent acrylic plinth, like the long-standing 6 Perspex and Perspective models that came before it. Key features include an acoustically inert transparent acrylic chassis, special damped height adjustable feet, a premium 10in aluminium tonearm with ultra-low friction Kardan... - Marshall rocks out with Emberton III and Willen II portable speakers8 October 2024, 12:00 am
More commonly associated with guitar amps and speakers, Marshall has released two new portable speakers: the Emberton III and Willen II.The Emberton III (above) features Marshall signature sound with Dynamic Loudness that adjusts the tonal balance of the audio; True Stereophonic, which the company describes as: “a unique form of multi-directional sound”; and boasts a claimed 32+ hours of portable playtime from a single charge. It takes two hours to fully recharge via USB-C, is IP67... - Audio-Technica introduces AT-SP3X powered bookshelf speakers7 October 2024, 12:00 am
Japanese brand Audio-Technica has launched its AT-SP3X powered bookshelf speakers, designed to pair with the brand’s turntable range – including its recently launched AT-LP70xBT.Featuring a 76mm mid/bass driver and 28mm tweeter tuned by a built-in DSP, the speakers are equipped with dual RCA jacks for connectivity with wired and analogue sources, and are also optimised for wireless streaming with Bluetooth built-in. A multipoint pairing function allows users to stay connected to tw... - Monitor Audio debuts Gold Series 6G range4 October 2024, 12:00 am
Essex-based Monitor Audio has launched its new Gold Series 6G range of loudspeakers. There are half a dozen new models in this sixth-generation of the Gold Series boasting a new metal cone advancement in the form of Hexagonal Diaphragm Technology. HDT draws on the RDT III cones utilised in the Hyphn and the flagship Platinum Series 3G, consisting of a Nomex honeycomb layer sandwiched between aluminium and carbon fibre skins. The HDT cone employs a new hexagonal pattern to disrupt symmetries in t...
- 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....
- 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.... - WiiM Pro Plus Streamer Review13 February 2024, 11:07 am
the best combination of hardware and software I’ve seen in the hi-fi streaming sector to date, and represents the kind of value for money that is never given the recognition it deserves by the industry, especially the press. If you want to stream audio to a hi-fi, this is the little box you should buy.... - Spartan 30 Headphone / Line Preamplifier By Michael Fidler Reviewed7 February 2024, 12:30 pm
A small desktop headphone amp with line preamplifier, ideal for miniaturised systems with active speakers. What it lacks in modern conveniences it makes up for in linearity, power and low distortion....
- 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…...
- 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.... - New Dekoni Audio Ensemble Cables Simplify Headphone Connections24 September 2024, 12:59 am
Dekoni Audio, renowned for its premium headphone earpads, aims to disrupt the headphone cable market with its new Ensemble modular cables. Leveraging their newly developed MCS (Modular Cable System) technology, these cables promise to simplify and streamline the headphone experience. Beyond Just a Cable Anyone with multiple headphones understands the frustration of tangled wires and […] The post New Dekoni Audio Ensemble Cables Simplify Headphone Connections 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...
- 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.... - Main System 14 – August 202418 August 2024, 10:07 am
A summary of the Main System and its operational components in August 2024....
- 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... - Bringing the Music Back20 July 2024, 7:09 pm
When we apply a perspective, we may banish some experiences and enable others. In its most unhelpful form, ‘musical appreciation’ consists of a strict schoolmaster trying to turn pupils into ‘highbrow music critics.’ The schoolmaster, following the ethos of ‘high culture’ claims that good music consists of classical masterpieces and everything else is musical dross. The post Bringing the Music Back appeared first on Resistor Magazine |....
- Capital Audiofest is Just 3 Weeks Away!14 October 2024, 2:30 pm
Are you ready to Audiofest? With over 100 exhibitor rooms plus the atrium marketplace, Capital Audiofest 2024 promises something for everyone. Actually more than something for everyone as the show has grown over time, just like me. The Audiofest kicks off on Friday, November 8th [...]... - In Barn for Review: Dynaudio Contour Legacy Limited Edition Loudspeakers12 October 2024, 10:30 am
The new Contour Legacy are a new addition to Dynaudio’s Heritage Collection and are limited to 1,000 pair worldwide. The Contour Legacy, “an intentional homage to the late, great Contour 1.8” according to Dynaudio, are a 2.5-way bass reflex design with a pair of bass [...]... - The FTC Is Not Targeting “Audiophile Reviews”11 October 2024, 11:31 pm
While I normally ignore nonsense, this particular piece of click bait deserves a good slam. I’m not going to mention the source of the recent headline that reads in part, “FTC Cracks Down….Audiophile Reviews”, because the site is not worth a mention or a click. [...]... - #NewMusicFriday: October 11, 202411 October 2024, 6:07 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. No Obligation by The Linda Lindas The Linda Lindas: No Obligation (Epitaph) Cool World [...]... - Album of the Week: Various Artists | Cardinals At The Window11 October 2024, 10:00 am
“100% of proceeds split evenly between Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, Rural Organizing and Resilience (ROAR), and BeLoved Ashevill.” 136 previously unreleased tracks from nearly as many artists. Something for everyone with 100% of proceeds going to help people in need in Ashevill, NC. [...]...
- Topping D50 III & A50 III Review14 October 2024, 9:55 pm
In this article, we review the Topping D50 III & A50 III desktop DAC and AMP stack. D50 III retails for $229 USD and... The post Topping D50 III & A50 III Review appeared first on https://www.headfonia.com/... - Hidizs S8 Pro Robin Review12 October 2024, 9:52 pm
In today’s article, we are reviewing the Hidizs S8 Pro Robin, the latest DAC/AMP dongle from the brand, available for just $79 USD ... The post Hidizs S8 Pro Robin Review appeared first on https://www.headfonia.com/... - KEF R3 Meta Review10 October 2024, 9:30 pm
In this review we check out the KEF R3 Meta speakers. A three-way bookshelf speaker selling for $2,200 USD. Disclaimer: We bought this... The post KEF R3 Meta Review appeared first on https://www.headfonia.com/... - Noble FoKus Apollo Review9 October 2024, 9:38 pm
Today, we review the new Noble Audio FoKus Apollo Wireless Headphones, which are selling for $649 USD. Disclaimer: Noble Audio sent us the FoKuS Apollo... The post Noble FoKus Apollo Review appeared first on https://www.headfonia.com/... - FiiO KA15 Review7 October 2024, 9:30 pm
In this article we review the FiiO KA15, another all new super compact dongle DAC/Amp from the brand, priced at just $109 USD. ... The post FiiO KA15 Review appeared first on https://www.headfonia.com/...
- "Hollywood Dream: The Thunderclap Newman Story" by Mark Ian Wilkerson—Published By Third Man Books14 October 2024, 12:00 pm
“We were the best worst band. We died but we died in style.” —Speedy Keen, Thunderclap Newman... - PS Audio's Stellar Strata MK213 October 2024, 5:00 pm
A No Nonsense Utility Integrated Amp With Exceptional Sound... - Project's EVO CA Tonearm—Straight Carbon Fiber/Aluminum Sandwich Gets the Job Done!13 October 2024, 1:28 pm
better in all ways compared to the EVO 12 AS other than the convenience factor... - "Electric Lady Studios: A Jimi Hendrix Vision" More Hendrix From Experience Hendrix and Sony/Legacy12 October 2024, 2:20 pm
sorry this is late--was traveling... - DS Audio DS-E3 Optical Phono Pickup and DS-E3 Equalizer11 October 2024, 3:00 pm
DS Audio's new entry level optical cartridge is state of the art in some key areas....