- 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...
- AlsyVox Announces New Flagship Full-Range Ribbon Speaker22 July 2024, 2:32 pm
The Spanish loudspeaker manufacturer, whose full-range ribbon Caravaggio model I […] The post AlsyVox Announces New Flagship Full-Range Ribbon Speaker appeared first on The Absolute Sound.... - Béla Fleck: Rhapsody in Blue20 July 2024, 12:13 am
Banjo virtuoso Béla Fleck has spent his career defying all […] The post Béla Fleck: Rhapsody in Blue appeared first on The Absolute Sound.... - Silent Angel Bonn NX Pro Ethernet Switch and Genesis GX Word Clock20 July 2024, 12:06 am
A good deal of gloating has accompanied the rise and […] The post Silent Angel Bonn NX Pro Ethernet Switch and Genesis GX Word Clock appeared first on The Absolute Sound.... - High-End Audio Buyer’s Guide 2024: Gold Note PH-1019 July 2024, 11:56 pm
$1599 ($1199, PSU-10) The solid-state PH-10 (and matching optional PSU-10 […] The post High-End Audio Buyer’s Guide 2024: Gold Note PH-10 appeared first on The Absolute Sound.... - Advance Paris A12 Classic Integrated Amplifier Review19 July 2024, 11:44 pm
Adrian reviews the competitive, all-in-one Advance Paris A12 Classic Integrated […] The post Advance Paris A12 Classic Integrated Amplifier Review appeared first on The Absolute Sound....
- UK Audio Show 2024 At The Staverton Park Hotel22 July 2024, 12:27 pm
The UK Audio Show 2024 will be held at the De Vere Staverton Estate, in the Northamptonshire countryside and will take place from October 5th through 6th. During this event you and your family / friends can enjoy the best in high-performance audio sound and see many accessories so your home and travels have a glorious soundtrack. Surrounded by 150 acres of peaceful parkland, De Vere Staverton Estate is a wonderfully stylish retreat within the heart of the Northamptonshire countryside. The Chest... - World Premiere! Backert Labs Rhumba Extreme 1.4 Preamplifier Review20 July 2024, 12:09 pm
From the moment I took it out of the box, it was clear the Rhumba Extreme 1.4 preamp is a well-thought-out and designed component with excellent build quality. There are no visible screws or ventilation slots on the chassis itself, giving it a very clean look. It is designed for the person who has or expects to evolve into owning a fairly extensive high-end system. It has flexible connectivity without locking in a phono stage, DAC, or streamer that may be unnecessary for your needs or become te... - Pacific Audio Fest 2024 Show In September19 July 2024, 12:48 pm
The Pacific Audio Fest (PAF) returns to Seattle for their third great year! From September 6th through 8th, you can experience the very best in high-performance high-end audiophile gear at the biggest and best audio show on the Northwest coast of the USA! With over 200 exhibitors showcasing great audio gear, there will be millions of Dollars is audio gear, from very reasonably priced to cost-no-object, to hear and enjoy. Taking place at the Doubletree-Hilton Sea-Tac / Seattle, PAF is the USA's ... - FiiO R7 Music Server / Streamer / Headphone Amplifier Review18 July 2024, 12:05 pm
My first serious listening of the FiiO R7 was as a music server for my Westone Audio MACH series review for which it served spectacularly (my new computer sends a noise over the USB that is picked up by my reference tube amplifier) whether connected via S/PDIF or USB. Up to this point, I have been using my FiiO M11 DAP for this purpose which has the drawback of only one USB port so I can either charge or play but not both simultaneously, needless to say from now on the R7 will act as my si... - Triangle Art L-200 MK2 Stereo Vacuum Tube Preamplifier Review18 July 2024, 12:04 pm
Yes, this is the Mark 2 version of Triangle Art's L-200 vacuum tube stereo preamplifier. No, I have not heard the L-200 Mark 1 on its own within my system; just at shows in a complete Triangle Art system. So I have no reference to tell anyone sonically what the difference between Gen 1 and Gen 2 is. The new version utilizes a new circuit configuration described as a symmetrical signal flow layout. It is a two-module component, with the power supply isolated in a separate enclosu...
- REVIEW: Laiv HARMONY DAC ⸜ digital-to-analog converter » SIGAPORE1 July 2024, 12:00 am
ReviewText by WOJCIEHCH PACUŁA Images by „High Fidelity”, LaivNo 242 July 1, 2024⌈ LAIV, founded in 2023 and headquartered in Singapore, is the "brainchild" of Mr. WENG FAI HOHA, formerly a representative in the so-called West of several other companies specializing in DAC production. Educated in industrial automation, he gathered a group of engineers and together they designed their first product - as you might have guessed - a DAC from the HARMONY series. ... - AUDIO SHOW ⸜ coverage: HIGH END 2024 ⸜ Munich » GERMANY1 July 2024, 12:00 am
SHOW ⸜ coverageText by WOJCIECH PACUŁA images by „High Fidelity”, Birgit Hammer-Sommer (nr 6)No 242 July 1, 2024⌈ The HIGH END SHOW, held in Munich in May, is the largest event of its kind in Europe and the largest high-end show in the world. It welcomes more than 22,000 visitors over four days, more than half a thousand of whom are industry press, distributors and dealers from around the world, and features more than 800 brands - from the largest to ... - MUSIC ⸜ review (in Polish): Three Blind Mice: KOSUKE, MOTOHIKO, YAMAMOTO ⸜ remaster 2024 • SACD/CD » JAPAN1 July 2024, 12:00 am
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ReviewText by WOJCIECH PACUŁA images by „High Fidelity”No 242 July 1, 2024˻ PREMIERE ˼⌈ THUNDER MELODY is a Polish audio brand, established in 2020. It was founded by Messrs. KONRAD RASIA and RAFAŁ HŁADZIAK and specializes in products for vibration suppression, noise reduction and power supply voltage conditioning. We are testing its top-of-the-line AC power cable Femto Black 2024, it is its premiere. ⌋THE THUNDER MELODY ... - REVIEW: Lumin P1 MINI ⸜ file player » HONG KONG1 July 2024, 12:00 am
ReviewText by WOJCIECH PACUŁA Images by „High Fidelity”No 242 July 1, 2024˻ PREMIERE ˼⌈ In 2013, LUMÏN broke into the pantheon of global audio file player manufacturers by offering DSD file playback. Its first player, simply named Lumïn, was a challenge to the competition. We are testing the company's latest product, the P1 Mini, which is a file player with a preamplifier section. This is its FIRST test in the world. ⌋WHE...
- Craft Recordings' OJC Reboot Continues With An Underappreciated Gem from the John Wright Trio19 July 2024, 3:31 pm
Craft Recordings' continues to crank out new releases in the second group of reissue titles for 2024 in their Original Jazz Classics (OJC) franchise reboot. This time, featuring their latest, The John Wright Trio's 1960 neglected classic, South Side Soul on Prestige Records. When I originally saw the list of the four albums being made... Read More » The post Craft Recordings' OJC Reboot Continues With An Underappreciated Gem from the John Wright Trio appeared first on Positive Feedback.... - Black Cat Cables is looking for dealers!17 July 2024, 12:34 am
Black Cat Cable, under the stewardship of Mayu Sommovigo, continues to uphold Christopher Sommovigo's legacy of crafting exceptional audio cables. With a commitment to preserving his artistry and dedication to quality, Black Cat Cable remains dedicated to providing audiophiles with top-notch products. We are excited to announce that Black Cat Cable is seeking dealers to... Read More » The post Black Cat Cables is looking for dealers! appeared first on Positive Feedback.... - Main Stream Master Class Dynamic Parallel AC Line Conditioner from Vera-Fi Audio15 July 2024, 8:13 pm
Early this year, Vera-Fi Audio main-man Mark Schifter messaged me to gauge my interest in a new product line he was then representing from Thai manufacturer Puron. I'd told Mark that even though I had a pair of AudioQuest Niagara Low Z, AC power conditioning units in place at the new home in South Carolina,... Read More » The post Main Stream Master Class Dynamic Parallel AC Line Conditioner from Vera-Fi Audio appeared first on Positive Feedback.... - RTR Tape Start to EQ (updated July 17, 2024)14 July 2024, 3:32 pm
Harold Tichenor is a Rell-to-Reel (RTR) tape archivist with over 40 years of experience as a professional. His prior article for Positive Feedback was an important summary of RTR provenance and tape generations, which I highly recommend to our readers. In this article, Harold outlines the history and elementals of RTR tape reproduction. It is... Read More » The post RTR Tape Start to EQ (updated July 17, 2024) appeared first on Positive Feedback.... - Audience to Exhibit 1+1 V5 Speakers, Cables, and Power Products at California Audio Show 2024...12 July 2024, 11:43 pm
...and host a seminar on Loudspeaker Design. At the upcoming California Audio Show 2024, frontRow interconnects and speaker cables are the finest the company has ever created. Available in a complete range of balanced and unbalanced interconnect, phono, digital, speaker and power cables, frontRow incorporates the company’s MORRE (Musically Optimized Reduction of Resistive Energies)... Read More » The post Audience to Exhibit 1+1 V5 Speakers, Cables, and Power Products at Calif...
- Vera-Fi Caldera 10-inch active subwoofer15 July 2024, 10:42 pm
Whether you are listening to two, or multiple channels, chances are your system will benefit from additional low frequency output. Adding a subwoofer is a deceptively simple thing that doesn’t always deliver the desired results, regardless of the price asked. The Vera-Fi Scout speakers ($299pair) we recently reviewed HERE, are typical in the sense that […]... - Pass Labs’ XA60.8 Monoblocks15 July 2024, 9:45 pm
Of course, the big news is that now you can get Pass components in black. This is a good thing considering how many people have passed on conrad-johnson gear over the years because the champagne color does not match anything else in their system. The more significant news is how great these amplifiers sound. though […]... - Vera-Fi’s Main Stream is anything but…13 July 2024, 9:52 pm
Mark Schifter and Vera-Fi have been on a roll lately, introducing some great products offering high performance at reasonable prices. This is a great way for everyone to get into the game. If there’s anything you don’t want to skimp on, it’s power cords and power conditioners. Cheap power conditioners don’t have enough current bandwidth […]... - ISSUE 12111 July 2024, 6:28 am
Cover Story Now in Black:Pass Labs XA60.8 Monoblocks Features Old School: SONY’s SCD-1by Jeff Dorgay 1095: JBL L52 by Rob Lawrence The Audiophile Apartment: Jerold O’Brien’s final review,a new power strip from ISOTEK! Journeyman Audiophile: Back next issue Headphone Arts: The Spectacular Top Phones from Meze! Mine: It Should Be Yours Future Tense: Gear in our immediate future Reviews […]... - The REL Classic 99 – It’s more than more!6 June 2024, 3:08 pm
While this may sound like one of those AI-generated comments, if you’ve seen, heard, or read about REL’s recent addition, the Classic 98, you know that this is something different than the standard bill of fare from REL. The Classic 98 takes the punchy, linear, extended, and tuneful sound that REL is famous for, but tunes […]...
- Recommended Reference Component: Marantz Model 40n Streaming Integrated Amplifier15 July 2024, 4:00 am
In August 2022, Dennis Burger reviewed the Marantz Model 40n for SoundStage! Access. It was an enthusiastic review that earned the 40n a Reviewers’ Choice award. This amplifier has since continued to prove its excellence and versatility and has continued to garner critical praise. ... - Chord Electronics Ultima Integrated Amplifier15 July 2024, 4:00 am
Note: for the full suite of measurements from the SoundStage! Audio-Electronics Lab, click here. The British audio manufacturer Chord Electronics Ltd. produces some of the most distinctive-looking audio products on the market today. Chord has imbued its products with a unique aesthetic—a fusion of nautical, steampunk, and classic sci-fi themes, wrapped in organic stylism. The design elements of their products include rounded eye-like buttons, colored lights, porthole windows, domes, and g... - iFi Audio iDSD Diablo 2 DAC–Headphone Amplifier1 July 2024, 4:00 am
During the pandemic, I became enthusiastic about brewing my own coffee at home. I’d twist myself into knots trying to figure out which brewing method suited me best and what all the flavor profiles on packaging and in reviews meant. Terms such as “acidic,” “sweet,” and “full-bodied” sounded descriptive enough—but acidic, or sweet, or full-bodied compared to what, I wondered. Then there were admonitions to use light roast for this, medium roast for ... - The Loudspeaker Class of ’74: A Canadian Reunion1 July 2024, 4:00 am
I don’t think anyone in the world could have predicted that a 1974 meeting between Paul Barton, founder of PSB speakers, and Dr. Floyd Toole, a research scientist at Canada’s National Research Council, would change the way loudspeakers, headphones, and soundbars are designed—not just in Canada but globally. ... - Recommended Reference Component: DALI Epikore 11 Loudspeaker15 June 2024, 4:00 am
During a visit to loudspeaker manufacturer DALI (Danish Audiophile Loudspeaker Industries) in 2022, Jason Thorpe had the opportunity to listen to the brand’s flagship model, the Kore. Deeply impressed with its sound, Jason was tempted to request a pair for review, but scrubbed the idea as a nonstarter at the thought of trying to get this 350-pound behemoth—two of them—into his basement-floor listening room. ...
- Wolf von Langa, SW1X Design and PranaWire in 1211 Parlor Suite12 July 2024, 3:41 pm
Gestalt Audio, German field-coil loudspeaker systems manufacturer Wolf on Langa’s U.S. distributor will demonstrate the LONDON speakers, while British electronics company SW1X Design will be represented by its U.S. distributor Lotus Group. The following is a complete list of equipment valued at more than $437,340 to be played at the show: Wolf von Langa [...] The post Wolf von Langa, SW1X Design and PranaWire in 1211 Parlor Suite appeared first on Dagogo.... - Audio Note UK Meishu Tonmeister 300B integrated amplifier, P3 Tonmeister stereo amplifier, M6 Phono Balanced Preamp Review3 July 2024, 3:51 pm
Audio Note UK operates a little differently than the rest of the industry in the home stereo world. The company creates a complete array of components for stereo systems from cartridges to loudspeakers down to making the internal parts including transformers, resistors, capacitors, cables, solder, etc. Furthermore, company owner Peter Qvortrup insists upon complete [...] The post Audio Note UK Meishu Tonmeister 300B integrated amplifier, P3 Tonmeister stereo amplifier, M6 Phono Balanced P... - Final ESL in Dolby Atmos multichannel & stereo systems demo in Platinum Ballroom3 July 2024, 2:39 pm
HighResHiFi, U.S. Distributor of FINAL Electrostatics, Netherlands will demonstrate all new electrostatic panel speaker line-up in both multichannel and stereo configurations. 2024 California Audio Show – Final (final-audio.com) System 1 – stereo & multichannel music audiophile: Final model 35 pair @ $27,000 BREAKING: Final to present it’s top of the range Model 35 at [...] The post Final ESL in Dolby Atmos multichannel & stereo systems demo in Platin... - True Sound to represent Audio Note UK in Room 12182 July 2024, 7:52 pm
Audio Note UK will be represented by Bay Area dealership True Sound in a demonstration of the following system: AN-E/SPx Ltd Field Coil speakers TT Three with PSU4, ARM Three, IO Gold and AN-S9 SUT CD3.1X/II US premier: Meishu Kapellmeister. The post True Sound to represent Audio Note UK in Room 1218 appeared first on Dagogo.... - Audio Cafe to present Clarisys, WestminsterLab and LampizatOR in 1107 Parlor Suite1 July 2024, 10:55 pm
Audio Cafe will demonstrate the following system: Clarisys Piccolo ribbon loudspeakers WestminsterLab REI pure class A monoblock amplifiers WestminsterLab Quest preamp WestminsterLab Autria Alloy cables LampizatOR Poseidon DAC Submit your questions in the COMMENTS section below. Tickets and prizes: CAS11 Tickets and Prize – Dagogo The post Audio Cafe to present Clarisys, WestminsterLab and LampizatOR in 1107 Parlor Suite appeared first on Dagogo....
- Dynaudio Focus 10 Update19 July 2024, 5:31 pm
Audio: Listen to this article. I reviewed the Dynaudio Focus 10 in November 2022, and at that time I loved what I heard. I concluded: A streamer, DAC, preamp, amp, and loudspeaker in the same chassis, is a compelling solution on its own. Add to that the engineering prowess, reputation, and support from Dynaudio, and you have a sonic solution that's tough to top. The Focus 10 features cl... - The Best Version Of… Joe Jackson's Night And Day15 July 2024, 2:53 pm
Audio: Listen to this article. When Joe Jackson’s debut album Look Sharp! landed in record store bins in January 1979, critics on both sides of the Atlantic quickly lumped him together with fellow Brits Graham Parker and Elvis Costello. Dubbed the “Angry Young Men” in homage to the collection of English playwrights and novelists first saddled with the sobriquet in the 1950s, the trio of singer-songwriters shoehorned a... - I Bet You’ve Never Heard This … #59 July 2024, 6:49 pm
Audio: Listen to this article. Welcome to the fifth installment of I Bet You’ve Never Heard This, where I recommend albums you actually may have heard, but you get the gist of what I’m saying. These “Never Heard” albums should be in all of our libraries, but for one reason or another we missed them upon original or rerelease. These are albums that I absolutely love and I hope m... - A Ridiculous Way To Listen To Music, Here’s How To Do It3 July 2024, 1:51 pm
Audio: Listen to this article. I can’t believe I’m writing this article. In fact, my audiophile card may be revoked shortly after publication. Only kidding. The vast majority of audiophiles I know are interested in new ways of listening to their favorite albums, especially if it costs nothing and is simple to do. Plus, I can always blame @bobfa for getting me involved in this ... - SOtM, XACT, Sonore, Jimi Hendrix, Dynaudio, And More27 June 2024, 2:00 pm
Audio: Listen to this article. I usually focus on a single item and write in-depth reviews. That means I often have a long list of items I want to write about here on Audiophile Style, not necessarily in a long form review, that never see the light of day. My iOS Notes app is chock-full of sentences, ideas, paragraphs, and the like, that are all interesting to most people here, but like ema...
- Titanic Audio Newton Record Clamp22 July 2024, 12:00 am
I’m sure most of us use some kind of record clamp to stabilize the vinyl we’re spinning, whether old or new. Lately, I’ve felt like updating mine, so I’ve been looking at a number of clamps across the SRP spectrum, from the readily affordable up to the ogle-worthy budget busters. Somewhere between those two SRP poles is one such clamp that recently caught my eye — namely, the striking model shown here, the Titanic Audio Newton record clamp.Some background first... - Songwriter, a New Johnny Cash 180g LP Comprised of 11 Newly Found Songs, Honors the Legendary Artist’s Intent Thanks to Family-Directed Production19 July 2024, 12:00 am
In the annals of popular music, the landscape is littered with numerous releases issued without the artist’s input that deliver questionable results — and more often than not, they come out well after they have passed on. In what should always be a “handle with care” scenario, too many dubious decisions have instead been made by producers and record labels alike to create, shall we say, Frankensteined recordings that were not true to the aesthetic of the original perform... - Gold Note’s T-5 Turntable Delivers a Sonic Performance Well Above Its Price Point17 July 2024, 12:00 am
For quite some time now, I’ve strongly felt the audio industry is long overdue for a true mid-fi revolution, the kind that kickstarted our respective listening lifestyles back in the days of early transistor radios, bulky turntables, and primitive tube amps. Verily, I say we need a mid-fi renaissance! Bring back that raw energy, and that connection to what we’re spinning. Let’s ditch the chrome and get back to what matters most — the music.Some further background first... - Record Store Report: Visiting Third Man Records in Nashville16 July 2024, 12:00 am
Welcome to Third Man Records, Nashville style. All photos in this story by Julie Mullins.You have to hand it to Jack White. The multi-talented multi-hyphenate — probably best known for his prior band, The White Stripes — has created his own brand of stylistic flair alongside his own multifaceted music and musical tastes. Arguably, he’s also known as the force behind Third Man Records, which he co-founded with Ben Blackwell and Ben Swank in 2001. Recently, I had the chance ... - Acoustical Systems Astellar Turntable15 July 2024, 12:00 am
Some high-end turntables are truly works of art and masterful engineering combined, worth admiring in full regardless of the price point of entry. Such is the case with the latest from ace designer Dietrich Brakemeier — namely, the Acoustical Systems Astellar turntable.Longtime AP acolytes will recall Brakemeier’s seriously massive Apolyt table from a few tears back — which sported an equally massive $200,000 SRP — not to mention the company’s Axiom and Aquilar ...
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- Audio Cafe, Clarisys Piccolo And Westminster Lab | CAS 202422 July 2024, 7:33 pm
There was a surprising focus on CD playback at this year’s California Audio Show in Emeryville. Weather this was the result of a clear preference for the format, nostalgia, necessity or a combination of all [...]... - Sound Lab, Dr. Vinyl and MA Recordings | CAS 202422 July 2024, 3:33 pm
One of the many themes for the California Audio Show in San Francisco this year was “big and small”. Many things were uniquely big, some things were uniquely small. In the case of the Sound [...]... - Gestalt Audio, Wolf von Langa and the Lotus Group | CAS 202422 July 2024, 10:43 am
One of the “high-end” sounds of the California Audio Show in Emeryville was a well stocked room hosted by Gestalt Audio and the Lotus Group. The Wolf von Langa speakers were a fun sight to [...]... - True Life Audio Supreme Series Electronics | REVIEW21 July 2024, 8:00 am
True Life Audio Supreme Series Electronics – The SSP-1 linestage and SSA-350 monos I admit to having been hard-smitten from my very first exposure to the Supreme Series of electronics from Greece’s True Life Audio, [...]... - Audience AV And Atma-Sphere | CAS 202420 July 2024, 11:25 am
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- Podcast #56 – If every hi-fi manufacturer did this… (+ FiiO, IKEA & Triangle)20 July 2024, 11:37 am
I call it ‘a promotional wave’. Srajan calls it ‘carpet bombing’. We’re talking about loading up a multitude of reviewers with product samples before a product is formally announced to ensure a glut of coverage once the manufacturer’s starting pistol fires and the review embargo drops. It’s a practice that’s […] The post Podcast #56 – If every hi-fi manufacturer did this… (+ FiiO, IKEA & Triangle) first appeared on Darko.Aud... - [UPDATED!] A portable CD player in 2024?18 July 2024, 10:12 am
Debuting at CanJam London this weekend is another new product from China’s FiiO and it’s another doozy: the DM13 is a portable CD player with 3.5mm single-ended and 4.4mm balanced headphone outputs. I have asked FiiO for details on each socket’s power output and will update this post if/when I […] The post [UPDATED!] A portable CD player in 2024? first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be reproduced, recycled or re-purposed withou... - Denon’s Home Amp is a less costly twist on Marantz’s MODEL M117 July 2024, 12:50 pm
A shoebox-sized streaming amplifier with HDMI eARC, TOSLINK, (digitised) analogue, HEOS streaming (for Tidal, Deezer, Amazon), Apple AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Bluetooth, 100wpc into 8 Ohms of direct digital amplification*, capacitive front-panel touch buttons and a meshed-metal top plate? No, it’s not the recently reviewed Marantz MODEL M1 but an […] The post Denon’s Home Amp is a less costly twist on Marantz’s MODEL M1 first appeared on Darko.Audio.-------------------... - Rega’s Nd7: a superior Neodymium MM phono cartridge17 July 2024, 9:22 am
In the wake of Rega’s Nd5 – “the world’s first MM cartridge to use a Neodymium magnet” – comes the Nd7. Like its more affordable predecessor, the Nd7 uses a Neodymium magnet to track the cantilever’s lateral and vertical movements but its business end is precision-fitted with a ‘Fine Line […] The post Rega’s Nd7: a superior Neodymium MM phono cartridge first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be ... - Musical Fidelity LS3/5a review (vs. Monitor Audio, GoldenEar)16 July 2024, 6:02 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 LS3/5a review (vs. Monitor Audio, GoldenEar) first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of this RSS f...
- Audiophilia Dream List ©19 July 2024, 12:00 pm
UPDATED JULY 19, 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 expensi... - Bruckner: Symphony No. 7 in E Major—Pittsburgh Symphony/Manfred Honeck/Reference Recordings SACD12 July 2024, 2:00 pm
Catalog No: FR-757Artists: Manfred Honeck, Pittsburgh Symphony OrchestraComposers: Anton Bruckner, Mason BatesRelease Year: 2024-07-19After Manfred Honeck’s magnificent Bruckner Symphony No. 9 recording of 2019 with the same team, this new Bruckner Symphony No. 7 was an easy request to our friends at Reference Recordings. Thank you to Jan Mancuso at Reference for providing a copy for our readers. Although released through Reference Recordings under its “Fresh” imprint, the Pitt... - Brahms: Symphony No. 2/LSO/Pierre Monteux—ESOTERIC SACD/CD [2024]3 July 2024, 6:01 pm
Whither the compact disc?I’ve been a confirmed vinylphile for many years. Sure, not as acerbic about the “Perfect Sound Forever” devices and their acolytes as others, but certainly happy to privately snub the whole damn enterprise. Because, let’s face it, cheap and cheerful mass-market CD players and hastily recorded and produced software sounded like crap—a harsh, bitter pill to swallow for many. And then we had the equally loud MP3 jockeys telling us how crap viny... - Allnic Audio AUT-8000 MC Step-Up Transformer1 July 2024, 9:15 am
This is the third and final instalment of my 2024 adventures with Step-Up Transformers (SUTs). My introduction came many years ago, but I never inquired about them further. I was unfamiliar with their use and mistakenly thought a quality phono stage ended the analog amplification journey. Thank you to my friend John Stratton of Pure Fidelity for alerting me to how a quality Step-Up Transformer can elevate your analogue system in ways you may never have expected. Stratton sent over the small and... - Audia Flight FL CD Three S CD Player1 July 2024, 9:14 am
Let me introduce you to the beautifully but conservatively designed, Italian-crafted, Audia Flight FL CD Three S Player out of Civitavecchia, Italy, 70 km north of Rome on the Tyrrhenian Sea, proving beyond a shadow of a doubt that CDs will never die and the engineering excellence that has gone into refining CD players over the last 40 years—as displayed in this AudiaFlight FL CD Three S Player—has justly earned a permanent place in HiFi history. Streaming, like the earlier usurper m...
- Bring a new analogue richness, depth and dynamic excitement to streamed music, with Network Acoustics eno2 Ethernet Filter19 July 2024, 2:53 pm
In 2020 Network Acoustics arrived with their market defining passive […] The post Bring a new analogue richness, depth and dynamic excitement to streamed music, with Network Acoustics eno2 Ethernet Filter appeared first on hi-fi+.... - Dyson introduces OnTrac headphones18 July 2024, 9:59 am
London, 18.07.24: Dyson unveils its first high-fidelity, audio-only headphones: the […] The post Dyson introduces OnTrac headphones appeared first on hi-fi+.... - Talk Talk: Laughing Stock17 July 2024, 7:46 pm
The fifth and final album from English post-rockers Talk Talk is a hidden gem. Michael Vámos says Laughing Stock is the band’s finest and one of the best albums ever! The post Talk Talk: Laughing Stock appeared first on hi-fi+.... - B.audio B.amp mono power amplifiers17 July 2024, 7:03 pm
With its understated styling and plenty of power without very big or heavy cases, there’s a lot to love about B.audio’s minimalist B.amp 300W mono power amplifiers, argues Jason Kennedy. The post B.audio B.amp mono power amplifiers appeared first on hi-fi+.... - AURALiC ARIES G2.2 streamer17 July 2024, 6:37 pm
The top ARIES G2.2 results from ten years of research by AURALiC. With its Tesla G3 platform, Jason Kennedy thinks it is one of the most impressive-sounding streamers available today. The post AURALiC ARIES G2.2 streamer appeared first on hi-fi+....
- Eversolo DMP-A820 July 2024, 12:00 am
If ever the phrase ‘all-singing, all-dancing...’ could be applied to an audio streamer then Eversolo’s flagship model is the promise given form. The DMP-A8 should take a bow... Search online and you’ll discover a groundswell of cheap DACs and streamers playing to every (hardware) whim, making it easy to overlook Eversolo’s efforts. But the company, which is the dedicated audio department of Shenzhen-based Zidoo, known for its EISA Award-winning Neo S media player, f... - Goldring Ethos SE18 July 2024, 12:00 am
The Ethos MC has waved the flag for UK pick-up brand Goldring for over five years, and now the design has been given the ‘SE treatment’ with silver wiring and more... Everyone loves a special edition because, unlike a limited edition, it’s usually the forerunner of trickledown into the standard range. The hi-fi industry is a fertile ground for such bounty and the latest manufacturer to come up with a tempting morsel is Goldring, its new Ethos SE moving-coil taking its place at ... - EAT C-Dur18 July 2024, 12:00 am
Every product range has its sweet spot and the combination of EAT’s C-Dur deck with C-Note tonearm and optional Jo No5 moving-coil pick-up makes it the ‘plum’ choice Just below the mid-price point of European Audio Team’s (EAT) nine-model range, the C-Dur belt-drive deck looks likely to identify a new price/ performance benchmark. We have been flooded with decks at the £10,000-£12,000 mark to designate entry to the scary high-end, and companies such as ... - Rotel Michi P5 S218 July 2024, 12:00 am
After a period of uncertainty, Rotel’s destiny is firmly back in its own hands with new distribution partners in the EU, US and now the UK, courtesy of SME-owner Cadence The resurrection of Rotel’s Michi series, previously delighting audiophiles in the 1990s, was a hi-fi highlight of 2019. The Japanese manufacturer again created a strand of components (stereo and mono power amps, a preamp and two integrated models) with a focus on both high-end performance and aesthetics, even going ... - PS Audio AirLens8 July 2024, 12:00 am
The AirLens is a ‘network bridge’ between your choice of Roon, Audirvana, JRiver, Tidal Direct, Spotify, your NAS or any DLNA-compatible server, and PS Audio’s top-end DACs For a company that’s embraced the digital, online world (founder Paul McGowan is well known for his regular YouTube videos), it’s a little odd that PS Audio hasn’t completely thrown itself into networked audio playback. Its AirLens streamer, newly launched at £1995, is its only netwo...
- Preview: Dyson OnTrac Wireless Headphones Are Bigger, Bolder Than Beats23 July 2024, 9:16 am
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- STAX SRS-X1000 Earspeaker System Review22 July 2024, 12:00 pm
Electrostatic headphones are sublime. Also, expensive; that is until now. STAX has just released the SRS-X1000 system. The system, which... The post STAX SRS-X1000 Earspeaker System Review appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com.... - Marantz CINEMA 30 AV Receiver Review17 July 2024, 12:00 pm
The CINEMA 30 replaces the SR8015 from the previous SR series and supersedes the CINEMA 40 as the flagship AV receiver in the increasingly... The post Marantz CINEMA 30 AV Receiver Review appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com.... - Estelon AURA Floor-standing Loudspeaker Review15 July 2024, 12:00 pm
All Estelon speakers are hand-built, assembled, tuned, tested, and listened to individually before being shipped out. The AURAs are no less... The post Estelon AURA Floor-standing Loudspeaker Review appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com.... - FiiO SP3 Active Desktop Speakers Review.10 July 2024, 12:00 pm
Can a little speaker like the FiiO SP3 get attention from audiophiles? I think it should. While not a high-end speaker, this feature-packed... The post FiiO SP3 Active Desktop Speakers Review. appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com.... - Amped America AAP-1 Preamplifier and 2400 Amplifier Review8 July 2024, 12:00 pm
Amped America is a relatively new company based in New Jersey and owned by designer Boris Meltsner. Their AAP-1 preamplifier has a built-in... The post Amped America AAP-1 Preamplifier and 2400 Amplifier Review appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com....
- 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 […]... - Clearaudio Ovation Turntable and Universal Tonearm11 September 2023, 3:22 pm
Clearaudio is a well-respected manufacturer of turntables, tonearms, phono cartridges, phono preamplifiers, and accessories. Their home base is in Germany. The Clearaudio Ovation turntable has been in production for several years. The Ovation turntable features a rectangular footprint, belt drive, electronic speed control and Clearaudio’s patented CMB – Ceramic Magnetic Bearing. The CMB obliterates the […]...
- 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... - Review: Focal’s Stellia Headphones11 June 2024, 7:25 pm
Focal Stellia Headphones: Luxury Closed Back Headphones That Do Everything Right Review by Jamie Gillies I grew up a headphone listener. The music of my youth was played through boomboxes, small desktop systems, Walkmans and Discmans with earbuds and plastic yellow headphones, and iPods, all with headphones attached. I love my two channel audio system and great sounding hi-fi gear but if I am being honest with myself, music lives in my head. But I have never committed to... - Book Review: Deep Inside the Blues by Margo Cooper17 April 2024, 7:18 pm
Deep Inside the Blues by Margo Cooper Book Review by Andrew Matthews When Noam asked me if I was interested in reviewing this book, I was both excited and nervous. Excited, because I love music, books, writing and photography; nervous, because I do not consider myself to be much more than a novice when it comes to this essentially limitless genre of American music. Further, the blues is so inextricably linked to the culture from which it emanates that I had serious doubts as to wheth...
- LETSHUOER DT03 Review22 July 2024, 9:04 am
In this feature, Meldrick reviews the LETSHUOER DT03, which is a dual ES9219C dongle DAC with up to 195mW of balanced output power. It is priced at $99. 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 re... - Gustard H26 Review20 July 2024, 10:02 am
Today, Marcus reviews the Gustard H26, which is a fully balanced discrete Class A preamp and headphone amplifier with up to 12W of output power. It is priced at $1149.99. Disclaimer: This was sent to me as a sample in exchange for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or services. I thank Shenzhen Audio and Gustard for their support. To read more about Gustard products we have previously reviewed on Headfonics, click here. Note, […] Gustard H26 R... - FiiO FA19 Review19 July 2024, 9:03 am
Today, Louis reviews the FiiO FA19, which is a new flagship all-BA 10 driver universal in-ear monitor complete with switchable tuning capability. It is priced at $999.99. Disclaimer: This was sent to me as a sample in exchange for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or services. I thank FiiO for its support. You can click here to learn more about the FiiO audio products we have previously covered on Headfonics. Note, that this […] FiiO FA19 Rev... - DUNU Titan S2 Review17 July 2024, 9:03 am
In this article, Meldrick reviews the DUNU Titan S2, which is a new entry-level dual magnetic circuit dynamic driver universal in-ear monitor. It is priced at $79.99 SRP. Disclaimer: This was sent to me as a sample in return for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or services. I thank HiFiGo and DUNU for their support. You can click here to learn more about the DUNU gear we have previously featured on Headfonics. Note, t... - MOONDROP COSMO Review15 July 2024, 9:01 am
In this feature, James reviews the MOONDROP COSMO, which is a new set of flagship 100mm planar driver open-back headphones priced at $899. 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 MOONDROP and Shenzhen Audio for their support. Click here to read more about MOONDROP products we have previously featured on Headfonics. Note that this article follows our current scoring guidelines which ...
- Tidal Audio Announces New Sunray Speaker18 July 2024, 5:03 pm
Big shiny speakers will always have a soft spot in my audiophile heart. At HiFi shows across the US, no-one The post Tidal Audio Announces New Sunray Speaker appeared first on AudioHead.... - Review: Naim Uniti Nova PE Streaming Amplifier16 July 2024, 1:56 pm
The situation around Class D and audiophile traditions is somewhat complicated. As with many things in life, and especially high The post Review: Naim Uniti Nova PE Streaming Amplifier appeared first on AudioHead.... - SVS Launches Speaker Level Subwoofer Adapter For Legacy Amps9 July 2024, 7:59 pm
This week SVS launched a new product to help get easy subwoofer connections in the hands of more audiophiles. The The post SVS Launches Speaker Level Subwoofer Adapter For Legacy Amps appeared first on AudioHead.... - Michael Lavorgna On The Occasional Podcast19 June 2024, 4:57 pm
This week on PTA’s The Occasional Podcast, Michael Lavorgna of Twittering Machines joins in on the fun. Michael has a The post Michael Lavorgna On The Occasional Podcast appeared first on AudioHead.... - The 5 Best Rooms Of Munich High End 202423 May 2024, 7:37 pm
Perhaps one of the biggest global audio shows, High End Munich takes the cake for HiFi biz-to-biz interactions with its The post The 5 Best Rooms Of Munich High End 2024 appeared first on AudioHead....
- Schiit Audio and DCA Have Partnered to Deliver a Sizzling Summer Stack!19 July 2024, 5:47 pm
Headphones Accessories Technology Celebrate summer with a sizzling hot deal on an AEON RT Closed with a balanced Midgard amplifier The post Schiit Audio and DCA Have Partnered to Deliver a Sizzling Summer Stack! appeared first on Headphone Guru.... - Focal’s Prime Day promotion has officially begun for a limited time, July 15-2817 July 2024, 5:22 pm
Take advantage of this limited-time offer to purchase Focal Celestee headphones for only $699, down from the original price of The post Focal’s Prime Day promotion has officially begun for a limited time, July 15-28 appeared first on Headphone Guru.... - Mojo Audio Mystique Y D/A Converter15 July 2024, 6:00 am
The Mojo Audio Mystique Y Digital to Analog Converter is a budget focused version of their popular Mojo Audio Mystique The post Mojo Audio Mystique Y D/A Converter appeared first on Headphone Guru.... - T.H.E. Show Announces Cooperative Venture with Lone Star Audiofest, with a new audio show in Austin, TX12 July 2024, 6:43 pm
Lone Star Audiofest and T.H.E. Show Announce Groundbreaking Partnership Premiering T.H.E. Lone Star Audiofest in Austin, TX in Late Spring The post T.H.E. Show Announces Cooperative Venture with Lone Star Audiofest, with a new audio show in Austin, TX appeared first on Headphone Guru.... - NAD Electronics Launches New C 700 V2 BluOS Streaming Amplifier27 June 2024, 6:10 pm
Latest generation of popular compact, value-driven “just add speakers” solution upgraded with ESS Sabre DAC, MM phono input, Dirac Live The post NAD Electronics Launches New C 700 V2 BluOS Streaming Amplifier appeared first on Headphone Guru....
- Audio-Technica unleashes limited-edition ATH-WBLTD headphones22 July 2024, 12:00 am
Audio-Technica has announced the release of its latest limited-edition wooden headphones, the ATH-WBLTD. You’ll need to get your skates on as there are just 300 pairs available worldwide crafted from the same wood species used to build rare, high-end stringed instruments to deliver: “a superior sound quality alongside an exceptionally beautiful design”.Building on the design of the previously released ATH-WB2022 wireless wooden headphones, which came out in celebration of the... - Fine Audio introduces SuperTrax tweeter and SuperTrax SC1 cable18 July 2024, 12:00 am
There’s action ago-go at the UK’s Fyne Audio as it launches SuperTrax, a new “revolutionary super tweeter that eliminates traditional super tweeters’ narrowly focused beam directionality with 360° omnidirectional dispersion”. Models come in both traditional walnut veneers with gold anodised metalwork to complement the company’s Vintage and Vintage Classic Series, as well as a contemporary Gloss Black and Satin Silver version to match Fyne’s F700 Seri... - Kylian Mbappé teams up with Loewe on We. HEAR pro. portable speaker17 July 2024, 12:00 am
French star Kylian Mbappé has been busy of late. Not only has he moved from PSG to Real Madrid, but he’s also teamed up with German luxury AV brand, Loewe to design a new portable Bluetooth speaker, We. HEAR pro.Coming in three different finishes – Denim, Neon and Black – this limited-edition release is a 100W speaker featuring an array of drivers and passive bass radiators, alongside a Class D amplifier. Optimised for horizontal placement, the speaker includes direct ... - Vertere unveils CALON phono stage16 July 2024, 12:00 am
Vertere has introduced the CALON, its first high-end dual-mono phono preamplifier with a design: “to ensure that all the performance gains enabled by recent improvements in Vertere Record players, especially the new XtraX cartridge, SG-II PTA HB and Reference tonearms, are not lost”.The CALON’s case is machined from non-magnetic (Austenitic) stainless steel, which the company claims brings a high level of shielding without the ferromagnetic eddy current and field hysteresis p... - Sony makes a splash with ULT Power Sound series15 July 2024, 12:00 am
Sony has announced the launch of its ULT Power Sound series – a new collection of wireless speakers and headphones. The range consists of three wireless speakers: the ULT Tower 10, ULT Field 7 and ULT Field 1 – plus the wireless headphones ULT Wear. All models in the series include a ULT button, providing signature sound quality by enhancing the music with one or two sound modes.The company describes the ULT TOWER 10 thus: “Turn your home into party central with massive bass...
- 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... - Treehaus Audiolab Brings “The A/Machines” New 300B Amplifier22 March 2024, 6:49 am
Treehaus often avoids calling a product “The Best.” The world of audio is far too subjective to ever use such a term seriously. That said, the A/Machines are confidently one of the top five 300B Single-Ended Triode (SET) amplifiers ever produced. It is the culmination of over a decade of research, development, and testing of […] The post Treehaus Audiolab Brings “The A/Machines” New 300B Amplifier appeared first on Audio Bacon.... - Meze Audio Liric 2nd Generation Headphones7 March 2024, 9:53 pm
Next-generation headphone developed with community feedback to deliver an even better listen and a stunning new striped ebony finish. Meze Audio is delighted to introduce LIRIC 2nd Generation, a major evolution of its acclaimed LIRIC closed-back headphones with performance enhancements, a stunning new striped ebony wood finish and more modularity for easier upgrades and a […] The post Meze Audio Liric 2nd Generation Headphones appeared first on Audio Bacon....
- McIntosh updates its Bluetooth transceiver with the MB2518 June 2024, 3:11 am
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- 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
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- Best Prime Day 2024 Audiophile Deals: Unbelievable Savings on Top Audio Gear! (Updated Day 2)17 July 2024, 1:13 am
Don’t miss the best Prime Day 2024 audiophile deals! Grab huge discounts on top brands like Sony, Apple, Sennheiser, Sonos, Bose, and more. Prime Day is here, and audiophiles rejoice! From July 16 to 17, Amazon is offering incredible discounts on a wide range of audio equipment, from headphones and speakers to amplifiers and more. […] The post Best Prime Day 2024 Audiophile Deals: Unbelievable Savings on Top Audio Gear! (Updated Day 2) appeared first on HIFI Trends.... - Tanchjim 4U Review: Quintessential Balanced Sound for Discerning Ears16 July 2024, 6:40 pm
Summary: This is a review of the new Tanchjim 4U, an extremely affordable in-ear monitor (IEM) boasting a trendy double-chamber dynamic driver design and a unique 4-way adjustable circuit filter system that allows audiophiles to adjust the bass response. In addition, the driver unit is optimized for enhanced sound reproduction with a rigid yet flexible […] The post Tanchjim 4U Review: Quintessential Balanced Sound for Discerning Ears appeared first on HIFI Trends.... - Edifier Elevates Wireless Audio with STAX SPIRIT S5 Planar Magnetic Headphones10 July 2024, 11:54 pm
Edifier International, a well-known audio equipment manufacturer, has launched the STAX SPIRIT S5, a new set of wireless planar magnetic headphones. Drawing on Edifier’s acquisition of STAX Ltd. in 2012, the S5 aims to deliver high-fidelity sound in a compact and portable package. Planar Magnetic Technology for Superior Audio Planar magnetic drivers, often found in […] The post Edifier Elevates Wireless Audio with STAX SPIRIT S5 Planar Magnetic Headphones appeared first on HIFI Tren... - SMSL DO100PRO Review: Unlocking Audiophile Sound Without the “Audiophile” Price5 July 2024, 7:54 pm
SMSL DO100PRO Review: Don’t let its size fool you. It packs a punch with dual DAC chips, MQA, and multiple inputs. Find out why it’s a top pick! The SMSL DO100PRO is a desktop DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter) and digital preamp designed to enhance the audio quality of your music system. It takes digital audio signals […] The post SMSL DO100PRO Review: Unlocking Audiophile Sound Without the “Audiophile” Price appeared first on HIFI Trends.... - Meze Audio Introduces ALBA: A New Entry-Level In-Ear Headphone20 June 2024, 1:00 pm
Meze Audio, known for its high-quality and rich-sounding headphones, has expanded its lineup by introducing the ALBA in-ear headphones. Designed as an accessible entry point into the Meze Audio world, the ALBA aims to deliver a balanced, immersive listening experience while maintaining the brand’s signature design language (that means gorgeous). The ALBA has a relatively […] The post Meze Audio Introduces ALBA: A New Entry-Level In-Ear Headphone appeared first on HIFI Trends....
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- 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... - The Groove Tickler: Stylus Replacement Expert27 February 2024, 3:47 am
Click Here For The YouTube ReviewA broken stylus is not the end of your cartridge, especially if it is out of production. JosephLong, aka The Groove Tickler can get you back to listening to your vinyl collection in a few short weeks.www.dailyaudiophile.com...
- Mad Scientist Audio Prime USB16 July 2024, 12:26 pm
This brand new Mad Scientist product is called Prime not just because it is the company's best cable but mainly because it uses prime numbers to define the sizes and positions of various elements to create a non-resonant "bad antenna" design that reduces noise and interference. Does this cable really make a unique proposition, or have we heard it before?... - JCAT Unveils USB Card XE EVO11 July 2024, 7:51 am
JCAT Unveils USB Card XE EVO: The Next Generation of USB Audio Performance.... - NuPrime AGM STA-SE stereo power amplifier9 July 2024, 7:27 am
With the AMG STA-SE, the company has issued a successor to the AMG STA. With this new model, the company sought to narrow the gap between the different sound characteristics of models such as the ST-10 and Evolution STA on the one hand, and the AMG STA on the other... - Media Room v5 – July 20242 July 2024, 1:24 pm
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- 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 |.... - Prosody: Implications for Music and Audio Reproduction17 May 2024, 9:46 pm
People use prosody to control the speed at which they speak, and the way they pronounce particular words. Rhythm, intonation, speech rate, unique pronunciation of different phonemes (the smallest unit of sound, made up of vowels and consonants) or stress are all part of a person’s prosody. The post Prosody: Implications for Music and Audio Reproduction appeared first on Resistor Magazine |.... - Analog Adventures in the time of The Absolute Sound30 March 2024, 10:10 pm
One autumn day, it was the ’60s, I was in primary school and with my parents we went to the store of the big company where my father worked. My parents purchased a mono system from Lesa with built-in turntable 33 RPM, 45 RPM, 78 RPM and flap needle. it would be my first turntable for years. One day my mother said something that got into my blood – “…Remember Stefano, better one steak less and one more record." The post Analog Adventures in the time of The Absolute Sound ... - Paying Homage to the 12-inch Single9 March 2024, 1:07 am
In stark contrast with digital devices that allow rapid selection and playback of music, the 12-inch single – or maxi single – looks like the anachronistic relic it is. Oh, but what a relic. The post Paying Homage to the 12-inch Single appeared first on Resistor Magazine |.... - Black History: An Exploration of Music As an Expression of Civil Rights23 February 2024, 12:38 am
Racial activism within music isn't a modern phenomenon, it has been there since the art form's inception. In the late nineteenth century, marginalized African-American communities invented the Blues largely as an expression of their subjugation; the fact that they also invented the structure of popular music was just a happy accident. The post Black History: An Exploration of Music As an Expression of Civil Rights appeared first on Resistor Magazine |....
- In Barn for Review: Qln Reference 9 Loudspeakers22 July 2024, 11:15 am
Anyone who’s had a gander at my Favorite Speakers list will have seen the Qln Prestige Five on it about which i said, “Regardless of the accompanying amplification, they remained as resolving as music demanded, as seamless and transparent as I’ve heard from a multi-driver [...]... - HiFi Thoughts: the Internet Loves a Good (or Bad) Conspiracy Theory20 July 2024, 10:00 am
If you keep up with hifi news, you’re aware of a recent event of the litigious variety. I’m not going to dig into that mess here except to say that if you’re a hifi manufacturer you may want to look into the details for a [...]... - #NewMusicFriday: July 19, 202419 July 2024, 12:52 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. Childish Gambino: Bando Stone and The New World (RCA) George Benson, The Robert Farnon [...]... - Album of the Week: Eiko Ishibashi | Evil Does Not Exist19 July 2024, 10:00 am
While I haven’t seen director Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s 2024 film, Evil Does Not Exist, I have a thing or two to say about the soundtrack. Namely, its lush lovely and unsettling in a silent way (reference intentional). Mixed & mastered by Jim O’Rourke, Evil Does Not [...]... - Review: Audiovector QR 7 SE Loudspeakers18 July 2024, 10:00 am
When it comes to loudspeakers, I like all kinds. But I especially enjoy speakers that can grab me, emotionally and physically, without letting go due to some standout character of their own. I am definitely not talking about some measurable quality, rather the way I [...]...
- HiSenior Mega5EST Review22 July 2024, 9:30 pm
Today, we review the HiSenior Mega5EST Tribrid IEMs. It’s selling for $549 USD. Disclaimer: HiSenior provided the Mega5EST. As always, this review reflects... The post HiSenior Mega5EST Review appeared first on https://www.headfonia.com/... - FiiO SR11 Review20 July 2024, 9:30 pm
Today we review the FiiO SR11, the all new streamer of the brand, designed to be paired with the K11, and selling for $99... The post FiiO SR11 Review appeared first on https://www.headfonia.com/... - Lavricables Master Silver V4 Review18 July 2024, 9:30 pm
Today, we’re reviewing Lavricables’ new Master Silver V4 aftermarket IEM cable, starting at €289 exc. VAT. Disclaimer: Lavricables kindly provided the Silver V4... The post Lavricables Master Silver V4 Review appeared first on https://www.headfonia.com/... - Onix Miracle Review18 July 2024, 6:34 am
In this article we take a look at the Onix Miracle DAC/Amp + Streamer combo. It can be yours for $4,999 USD. Disclaimer:... The post Onix Miracle Review appeared first on https://www.headfonia.com/... - Ferrum Audio ERCO 2 Review15 July 2024, 9:30 pm
In this review we take a close look at the Ferrum Audio ERCO 2 DAC/AMP, selling for €1.795 Euro. Disclaimer: Ferrum Audio is... The post Ferrum Audio ERCO 2 Review appeared first on https://www.headfonia.com/...
- Getting to Know the Dynaudio Evoke 30 Loudspeakers20 July 2024, 11:15 am
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A First Look at this Groundbreaking Deluxe AAA Reissue Mastered and Cut Directly from 8-Track Masters - An Industry First... - A UHQR Go Round For The Classic Bill Evans Village Vanguard Albums Gets Some Blowback19 July 2024, 2:30 pm
"one large ear, equipped only with a psyche"... - Rhino Reissue of Talk Talk's "It's My Life" Coming October 4th18 July 2024, 9:00 am
40th anniversary release overseen by Talk Talk drummer Lee Harris and Mark Hollis's son Charlie... - A Career Closing Louis Armstrong Recording Resurfaces With a Feel Good Story17 July 2024, 8:15 pm
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