- 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...
- MoFi Distribution introduces QUAD 33 & 30321 October 2024, 1:16 pm
October 2024 – Born in the swinging sixties, QUAD’s famous […] The post MoFi Distribution introduces QUAD 33 & 303 appeared first on The Absolute Sound.... - Innuos offer new ZEN & ZENith Nex-Gen Trade-Up Campaign21 October 2024, 12:56 pm
Faro, Portugal | October 18, 2024 – Innuos is offering […] The post Innuos offer new ZEN & ZENith Nex-Gen Trade-Up Campaign appeared first on The Absolute Sound.... - The Greatest Bargains in Loudspeakers: $25,000–$50,00018 October 2024, 6:50 pm
Magico A5, $26,800 PS Audio FR30, $29,999 Rockport Technologies Atria […] The post The Greatest Bargains in Loudspeakers: $25,000–$50,000 appeared first on The Absolute Sound.... - Best Integrated Amps: darTZeel LHC-208 mk II streamer/DAC/amplifier18 October 2024, 4:58 pm
What happens when a company known for “the best of […] The post Best Integrated Amps: darTZeel LHC-208 mk II streamer/DAC/amplifier appeared first on The Absolute Sound.... - HumminGuru NOVA Ultrasonic Record Cleaner Review17 October 2024, 7:11 pm
Adrian investigates the NOVA upgrade to HumminGuru’s ultrasonic record cleaner. The post HumminGuru NOVA Ultrasonic Record Cleaner Review appeared first on The Absolute Sound....
- Capital Audiofest (CAF) 2024 Show Report Coming In November21 October 2024, 12:36 pm
Capital Audiofest (CAF) opened up many new floors during 2022, and again in 2023, to make room for over 150 exhibitors representing hundreds of premium luxury audio brands from around the world. There may also be over 50 Atrium Marketplace vendors including at least two dozen vinyl/LP sellers, making the show a veritable Record Fair. Qobuz may once again set up a Listening Lounge in the Plaza II Ballroom, for show-goers to sample streaming and turntable set-ups with headphones, and just hang ou... - Flashback: Stan takes a look at amplifier power. Specifically, ratings and clipping.20 October 2024, 3:12 am
In recent months the audio media seems to have latched onto the term High Definition or HD Audio, which appears to mean whatever you're trying to sell. For digital audio it commonly refers to extended bandwidth recordings with a typical dynamic range capability of up to 120dB. That's a quite scary figure as it represents a difference between the signal voltage of the quietest and the loudest sound of one million times. Compare that to the days when we would happily listen to vinyl with a dynam... - Flashback: Is digital really better than analog?20 October 2024, 3:10 am
Note: This article was written in 2014. At that time the music BUSINESS was doing some questionable things (imho and that of others) before announcing their Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Music schemes. As such, i felt we also needed proper labeling to thwart off some of the proposed schemes, which included calling the over forty-year-old (1980) 16-bit/44.1kHz CD as 'Hi-Res'. We know that the CD is not Hi-Res, and it is not a lossless format. Since the 1980s, recording studio digital gear usually incl... - The Very Best Of 2024 Blue Note Audiophile Awards19 October 2024, 1:16 pm
Recipients have been carefully chosen after much debate and consideration by our staff of reviewers. With each passing year our industry has experienced great advancements in technology including analog circuitry, vinyl LP and analog playback, digital-to-analog converters (DACs), loudspeaker design, personal media players, and more.... - Revox Announces Their New B77 MK III Reel-To-Reel18 October 2024, 4:46 am
While posting new gear updates is rare within EnjoyTheMusic.com's Industry News page, the new Revox B77 MK III surely qualifies as an exception to the rule. Revox's B77 MK III is a stereo magnetic tape recorder / player developed to extremely high modern standards. According to Revox, "The entire electronics have been optimized with the components and simulation options available today. Proven components are still used, such as improved original Revox pickups with a considerably longer service...
- 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...
- T+A Continues Product Modernisation with the New MP 3100 HV G3 in the Globally Awarded HV Series.18 October 2024, 9:17 pm
Herford, October 2024 – T+A, the leading German manufacturer of high-quality audio systems, announces that the newly developed Audiophile Streaming Architecture (ASA) G3, also introduced in this September’s lifecycle impulse of the R Series Multi Source Players, will now be implemented in the MP 3100 HV. With this step, the iconic multi-source player of the... Read More » The post T+A Continues Product Modernisation with the New MP 3100 HV G3 in the Globally Awarded HV Series. ... - Afterimage Faces to Hide18 October 2024, 6:39 pm
I am not a music reviewer. Never done that before as I never saw that as something I could do with respect to being faithful to the artist and their music. Pretty much a whole different thing than reviewing audio gear. Of which, that is hard enough. But, out of nowhere I get an album... Read More » The post Afterimage Faces to Hide appeared first on Positive Feedback.... - Ultrasonic Record Cleaners from HumminGuru17 October 2024, 8:56 pm
HumminGuru? Just another Tik-Tok #influencer, you'd think? No, it turns out HumminGuru is a Hong Kong-based firm focused on accessories for vinyl enthusiasts, from LP inner sleeves to ultrasonic record cleaning machines. Two actually, both functionally similar to the high-end audiophile approved $4-6K machines, but currently going for as little as $379 and $699. Not... Read More » The post Ultrasonic Record Cleaners from HumminGuru appeared first on Positive Feedback.... - RHINO QUADIO Presents Foghat’s Energized, Jefferson Starship’s Dragon Fly, J. Geils Band’s Bloodshot, and The Doobie Brothers’ Toulouse Street17 October 2024, 8:28 pm
Quadraphonic Albums Available For The First Time In Over 50 Years On Blu-ray With Quadraphonic And Hi-Res Stereo Order Here LOS ANGELES—Rhino excitedly presents a brand new collection of high-quality quadrophonic releases, extending its QUADIO series of premier reissues beloved by audiophiles everywhere. Following scarcity for over five decades, four seminal albums have now been... Read More » The post RHINO QUADIO Presents Foghat’s Energized, ... - My Experience with the GTT Audio Reference Listening System16 October 2024, 10:49 pm
Pastor Dave Robinson and Bill Parish with the Vivid Audio Moya M1 Loudspeaker A little about myself: This is a very brief review of the experience of the reference system with Vivid Audio M1 by Pastor Dave Robinson, a musician with a degree in music, an author, performer, and music director. I recorded at Capitol... Read More » The post My Experience with the GTT Audio Reference Listening System appeared first on Positive Feedback....
- 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 […]... - 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 […]...
- 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
2024 California Audio Show (CAS11) Show Report: Audience AV, Atma-Sphere The post 2024 California Audio Show (CAS11) Show Report: Audience AV, Atma-Sphere appeared first on Dagogo....
- 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... - 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...
- 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... - Keith Monks ReduxTwo Record Cleaning Machine16 October 2024, 12:00 am
The O.G. has returned to the fold — or rather, to the spindle. In conjunction with engineers at the BBC Radio Record Library in London in the late 1960s, Keith Monks developed the first commercially produced electric device to clean records in order to meet the “exacting standards” of FM radio broadcasting — and thus, what we now refer to as a record cleaning machine (RCM) was essentially born.Fast-forward to the modern era, where the late company founder’s son ... - Can Denon’s DL-103o MC Cartridge Ascend to the Iconic Levels of Its Rich Series Heritage?15 October 2024, 12:00 am
In a recent review for our sister site Stereophile, I observed that the Clearaudio Signature turntable is “a solid machine,” but then I wondered, “How would it sound running a re-think of one of the most iconic MC cartridges ever, the Denon DL-103R, now produced in collaboration with Devon Turnbull of OJAS as the Denon DL-103o?”I continued by noting that the “richness, high color saturation, and vibrant personality of the DL-103o were in full force through the S... - 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...
- Can a $70 SPEAKER wow AUDIOPHILES?18 October 2024, 4:45 pm
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- Fern and Roby, Five Years Later | On the Road21 October 2024, 7:00 am
Fern and Roby has been on my mind lately. It's been five years since Eric Franklin Shook and I convened at Tektonics Design Group in Richmond, Virginia for the first factory tour with Christopher Hildebrand, and I went home with a pair of the original Raven speakers for review. Since then I've evaluated all three [...]... - Furutech GTX-D NCF Power Receptacle | REVIEW20 October 2024, 7:00 am
If you've read my last few equipment reviews, you may have noticed a theme. I'm running behind this year, and sometimes I've taken far too long to complete a review--months and months in some cases. This review, of the Furutech GTX-D NCF power receptacle, the 106-D NCF damper outlet cover and the NCF Clear Line [...]... - Volti Audio Lucera Loudspeakers | REVIEW18 October 2024, 7:00 am
You may or may not know that I am a big horn fan, and in particular a big Volti Audio fan. I have owned a pair of Greg Roberts’ speakers for about four years now and have been so happy with them that I have stopped drooling over speakers online (almost) entirely. Their sound fits [...]... - Vintage Best Buys – Top Vintage Amplifiers To Restore, Reuse… And Buy From Garage Sales17 October 2024, 11:56 am
What are the top vintage amplifiers that are best buys in terms of both usability and value retention? If you are an enthusiast in this corner of the world, the well goes very deep. This week on The Occasional Podcast we explore this fascinating topic with the help of our friend Justin Weber from ampsandsound. [...]... - Diva Utopia Wireless Speaker Debuts | Announcements16 October 2024, 7:19 pm
While PTA does not usually cover wireless technologies, the new Diva Utopia from Focal certainly requires special notice. This is Utopia-level performance, confirming that wireless loudspeakers are approaching the standards we audiophiles set for two-channel audio systems. Here's the official press release for the wireless Diva Utopia. The sensational wireless hi-fi loudspeaker from Focal October [...]...
- Podcast #58: Klipsch x OJAS + a CD transport that’s also a CD ripper…21 October 2024, 11:51 am
In this episode of the Darko.Audio podcast, Srajan Ebaen and I go deeper than the press release would otherwise allow into six new products landing in the head-fi and hi-fi spaces. I cover the OJAS x KLIPSCH loudspeaker collaboration, Focal’s new high-end streaming active loudspeakers and a CD transport from […] The post Podcast #58: Klipsch x OJAS + a CD transport that’s also a CD ripper… first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of this RSS feed to ... - Musical Fidelity A1 video review18 October 2024, 1:05 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 Musical Fidelity A1 video review first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be reproduced, recycle... - QUAD rebirths iconic 33 pre-amplifier & 303 power amplifier18 October 2024, 9:27 am
After showing prototypes at Munich High-End 2024, QUAD has formally announced the rebirth of two iconic products: the 33 pre-amplifier and 303 power amplifier. First released in 1967, the originals landed as all-transistor designs in a world dominated by tube amplifiers and with an industrial design that would eventually earn […] The post QUAD rebirths iconic 33 pre-amplifier & 303 power amplifier first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be repr... - Bowers & Wilkins upgrades Zeppelin to Pro Edition17 October 2024, 8:29 am
One of the most visually iconic and popular Bluetooth loudspeakers of all time gets an upgrade this week with the introduction of a Pro model. The Zeppelin Pro Edition from Bowers & Wilkins adopts the shape of the original, subtly upgrades its design language, adds a user-controllable downlight and introduces […] The post Bowers & Wilkins upgrades Zeppelin to Pro Edition first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be reproduced, recycled or re-... - No, vinyl sales are NOT 33% down in the USA16 October 2024, 9:26 am
Is the vinyl revival party over? New figures from Billboard suggest it might be, at least in the USA. According to the magazine’s Market Watch segment, 23.3M vinyl records have been sold to date in the USA in 2024. That seems like a decent number…until we look at the sales […] The post No, vinyl sales are NOT 33% down in the USA first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be reproduced, recycled or re-purposed without permission. For priva...
- 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...
- Katarzyna Thörner to Lead WBT lndustrie GmbH21 October 2024, 1:08 pm
From Katarzyna Thörner After the passing away of my husband, […] The post Katarzyna Thörner to Lead WBT lndustrie GmbH appeared first on hi-fi+.... - Innuos offer new ZEN & ZENith Nex-Gen Trade-Up Campaign21 October 2024, 12:59 pm
Faro, Portugal | 18 October 2024 – Innuos is offering […] The post Innuos offer new ZEN & ZENith Nex-Gen Trade-Up Campaign appeared first on hi-fi+.... - Music Review: Rachmaninov: The Four Piano Concertos; Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini16 October 2024, 4:55 pm
Back in 2011, Yuja Wang’s debut Rachmaninov Second Concerto and Paganini Rhapsody recording announced her as a hugely gifted pianist. Jimmy Hughes thinks this new version fulfils that early promise. The post Music Review: Rachmaninov: The Four Piano Concertos; Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini appeared first on hi-fi+.... - Rockna Audio Wavelight Server16 October 2024, 4:35 pm
Building on the strengths of Rockna’s Wavelight DAC/preamp and Wavedream digital audio platform, the Wavelight server is a streamlined, powerful, highly configurable and flexible yet simple performer, argue Alan Sircom. The post Rockna Audio Wavelight Server appeared first on hi-fi+.... - Network Acoustics Tempus16 October 2024, 4:13 pm
If you stream music over the Internet or stream from local discs, the Network Acoustics Tempus switch makes a vital difference to the performance of your system, says Jason Kennedy. The post Network Acoustics Tempus appeared first on hi-fi+....
- Sweet Sounds18 October 2024, 12:00 am
Supporters of Evovinyl, a sugar cane-based alternative to PVC, claim it can be used to make records that sound as good as 'the real thing'. For Barry Fox, the proof will be in the pudding It's hard to be green and analogue. Manufacturing vinyl LPs consumes a lot of fossil fuel and heat energy - one estimate puts the production of PVC (polyvinyl chloride) at 30,000 tonnes per year for use by the global vinyl industry. So, it was big news when British speaker company PMC recently announced investm... - A New Nervous System18 October 2024, 12:00 am
There's no one-size-fits-all approach to high-quality music playback, says Barry Willis - and it's emotional engagement that's important, not the technology which is used to create it This past winter I visited a new audio dealer, a fellow I'll call 'Colin'. He's a high-end hobbyist working from his home - a time-honoured practice and an increasingly prevalent one in the Internet age. His large demo room was festooned with recent examples of quality gear from multiple brands, but most conspicuou... - When The Thrill Is Gan18 October 2024, 12:00 am
Silicon chips have been so successful there's a valley named after them, but new materials that are better suited to high-power applications are ready to replace them, says Jim Lesurf Reading the review of HiFi Rose's RA280 amplifier had me thinking about the ways in which technology has developed over the decades. Modern audio enthusiasts are fairly familiar with the choice between 'solid-state' electronics and 'valve' (or 'tube' for our American colleagues). However, the full story of the choi... - Violent Femmes Debut16 October 2024, 12:00 am
The Milwaukee trio's 1983 self-titled debut album 'reinvented rock 'n' roll', according to one critic, and has since sold over one million copies despite never troubling the charts. Its secret? Brilliantly simple songs and the evergreen theme of teenage angst If you wanted to fill a compilation album with songs of adolescent angst, you wouldn't have too much trouble, particularly if you're a fan of guitar-based rock music. Call it 'Teenage Kicks', start with the title track, and off you go. But ... - 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...
- Zu Audio is Bringing its New Method Bookshelf Loudspeaker and SUB to CAF 202421 October 2024, 7:49 am
Zu Audio hints of new products to debut at Capital Audio Fest from November 8-10, 2024, but photos and details are scarce.... - Sony MDR-M1 Headphones Review: The New Studio Reference?20 October 2024, 4:27 pm
Sony just dropped a more expensive but significantly improved reference studio headphone as an upgrade alternative to the venerable MDR-7506 studio standard. Can lightning strike twice?... - Optoma’s UHZ35 4K Laser Projector Offers WiSA Wireless Audio: Preview20 October 2024, 4:00 pm
At $1,699, the Optoma UHZ35 is high brightness standard throw 4K laser projector for movies and gaming with WiSA support.... - Oneiros’ New Take on Speaker Design Will Require Deep Pockets20 October 2024, 2:00 pm
A new audio brand named Oneiros teases a new high-end loudspeaker set to debut on December 5, 2024 at a private launch event in NYC.... - Edifier’s NeoDots Wireless Earbuds Are Feature Packed: Preview 20 October 2024, 3:14 am
At $129.99, Edifier's Neodots support LDAC, noice cancellation, multipoint connectivity and low latency gaming with 17 hours of battery life....
- HIFIMAN Susvara Unveiled 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 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.... - 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....
- 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...
- 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... - ZMF Headphones HOMAGE Review19 October 2024, 10:11 am
Today, Marcus reviews the ZMF Headphones HOMAGE, a boutique desktop headphone amplifier with up to 2.2W of balanced output power. It is priced at $1199.99. 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 this article ... - PLUSSOUND Dual Copper Review18 October 2024, 9:43 am
In this feature, Lynn reviews the PLUSSOUND Dual Copper, which is a new 4-wire 26AWG-rated Litz copper and PPC audio cable priced from $499. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to me in exchange for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links. I thank the team at PLUSSOUND for giving me this opportunity. Click here to read more about PLUSSOUND products previously featured on Headfonics. Note that this article follows our current scoring guidelines ... - I/O AUDIO SOGNO Review16 October 2024, 9:05 am
Today, Thomas reviews the I/O AUDIO SOGNO, a $399 hybrid 6 BA and dual 10mm and 6mm dynamic driver universal in-ear monitor. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to me for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or paid-for articles. I thank Shenzhen Audio for their support Click here to read more about Shenzhen Audio products we have previously tested on Headfonics. Note that this article follows our latest scoring guidelines which you can read in [&hel... - 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 […]...
- 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....
- 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.... - 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....
- 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... - 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...
- 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
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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
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- 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 |....
- #NewMusicFriday: October 18, 202418 October 2024, 3:06 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. Kylie Minogue: Tension II (BMG) Dreamstate by Kelly Lee Owens Kelly Lee Owens: Dreamstate [...]... - Album of the Week: Raphael Rogiński | Plays John Coltrane and Langston Hughes18 October 2024, 10:00 am
I don’t envy music critics even though their job may seem like a dream come true. But that’s because I find putting too many words into describing music can suck the mystery out of it and I want/need all the mystery I can get left [...]... - The Return: Quad’s New 33 Preamp and 303 Power Amp18 October 2024, 9:58 am
My favorite kind of candy appeals to the eyes and ears and the new, even the old, Quad 33 Pre and 303 Amp look to be a tasty treat. There’s no hifi brand that’s more iconic than Quad. As iconic, sure, but the original Quad [...]... - Two New MK2s from Weiss: DAC501 MK2 and DAC502 MK218 October 2024, 9:00 am
I thoroughly enjoyed my time with the perfectly sized Weiss DAC501 back in 2021 and now there’s a new one. Could it be the one? We’re told in the press release, included below in its entirety, that the most significant update/upgrade in new MK2 versions [...]... - Treehaus Audiolab Releases the New Single Chassis “300B-1” 300B SET Amplifier17 October 2024, 9:31 pm
The way time flies of late it feels like nearly a lifetime ago that I had the pleasure of living with the Treehaus Audiolab ‘Phantom of Luxury’ Field Coil Loudspeakers. Treehaus proprietor Rich Pinto has been busy in the intervening months and I am happy [...]...
- 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/... - AudioQuest PowerQuest 707 Review18 October 2024, 9:30 pm
In this review we check out the AudioQuest PowerQuest 707 power conditioner, it is selling for $1,299 USD. Disclaimer: AudioQuest supplied the PowerQuest... The post AudioQuest PowerQuest 707 Review appeared first on https://www.headfonia.com/... - Lime Ears Pneuma V2 Review17 October 2024, 6:43 am
In today’s article, we review the new Lime Ears Pneuma V2, a hybrid IEM from Poland. It is selling for $1,980 USD. Disclaimer:... The post Lime Ears Pneuma V2 Review appeared first on https://www.headfonia.com/... - 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/...
- “Sheltering Skies” - The Long-Lost King Crimson Live Album20 October 2024, 3:20 pm
1980s show pressed on vinyl for the first time... - darTZeel's Hervé Delétraz Responds to Rumors of the Company's Demise16 October 2024, 5:00 pm
the future admittedly is dicey but the company soldiers on and those who know will continue to love the unique products... - Pro-Ject Launches Flagship Signature 12.2 Turntable16 October 2024, 4:20 pm
claims it's "A Serious Assertion of High-End Sound & Build"... - With The New B-77 MKIII Revox Returns to Reel-to-Reel Tape Recorder Manufacturing!16 October 2024, 3:30 pm
For reel, er real!... - Pro-Ject AS and CA Manufacturer's Comment15 October 2024, 8:28 am
Pro-Ject CEO Heinz Lichtenegger and an engineer respond to the reviews...