- 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...
- … women only7 December 2024, 2:52 pm
Acoustical Systems, a German manufacturer of ultra-high-end turntables, tonearms, and […] The post … women only appeared first on The Absolute Sound.... - Audio History Series: Martin-Logan Reinvents the Electrostatic Speaker7 December 2024, 2:44 pm
Electrostatic speakers can do special sonic things. And perhaps no […] The post Audio History Series: Martin-Logan Reinvents the Electrostatic Speaker appeared first on The Absolute Sound.... - QRONO by MQA Labs™ Hits the Market5 December 2024, 5:51 pm
DECEMBER 5, 2024, TORONTO, CANADA – MQA Labs, the audio […] The post QRONO by MQA Labs™ Hits the Market appeared first on The Absolute Sound.... - Innuos Launches ‘Better Together’ Bundle Offer: Save 20% On Selected Upgrade Components with Music Servers and Streamers4 December 2024, 5:31 pm
Faro, Portugal December 4, 2024 – Innuos is excited to […] The post Innuos Launches ‘Better Together’ Bundle Offer: Save 20% On Selected Upgrade Components with Music Servers and Streamers appeared first on The Absolute Sound.... - Editors’ Choice: Best Integrated Amps Under $1,0003 December 2024, 7:24 pm
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- Spotify Wrapped 2024 Showcases Pop Music Habits9 December 2024, 1:22 pm
Spotify Wrapped 2024 is the latest edition of the beloved annual recap that provides users with a personalized summary of their listening habits over the past year. While we all know that Taylor Swift earned 26.6 billion streams globally, the 2024 version includes exciting new features like "Your Music Evolution," a detailed look at how users' musical tastes have evolved month-by-month. This feature is accompanied by "Your Music Evolution Playlist," highlighting significant tracks that marked y...
- More Capital Audiofest 2024 -- Part 5: Rooms 601 To 633 At CAF 20248 December 2024, 3:11 pm
Getting started on the 6th Floor, I encountered the first of four rooms with Geshelli Labs, a young company that has been making great strides in the few short years I've seen them at Capital Audiofest. Their rig here was straightforward and in keeping with their entry-level (but not bargain basement) product. Michell turntables have been showing up in greater frequency, though not in overwhelming numbers, in the past year or two. It is a design that has evolved slowly over decades. The company... - It's Holiday Time Again7 December 2024, 11:44 am
Now that the Thanksgiving feast has been reduced to leftovers and we're already seeing homes, stores, and even downtown streets decorated with holiday cheer, what are you doing to prepare for what's to come? Have you put together your gift list for Christmas or Hanukkah – either who should be remembered or what to get them? Have you planned the parties or events to throw or attend? If you're going out, where are you going to go? And, with winter on the way, are you prepared to spend more ... - Hi-Fi+ Special December 2024 Awards Issue For High-End Audio6 December 2024, 11:56 am
Editorial: Welcome To The Hi-Fi+ 2025 Awards Accustic Arts TUBE PREAMP V/AMP IV Preamplifier / Power Amplifier PMC Active twenty5.22i Stand-Mount Loudspeaker Monitor Audio Gold 100 6G Stand-Mount Loudspeaker DS Audio DS-E3 Optical Cartridge And Equaliser Chord Company PowerHAUS P6 Mains Distribution Board Merason Reuss Digital To Analogue Converter (DAC) DALI Rubikore 2 Stand-Mount Loudspeaker Thompson Twins Into The Gap Win! Meze Audio Liric II Worth £1,850! ...And Much Mor... - Aavik Acoustics I-180 Integrated Amplifier, D-180 DAC, And S-180 Streamer / Network Player Review5 December 2024, 12:18 pm
The Danish high-end audio manufacturer Aavik was nice enough to send me three components from their entry level-line. I call this gear "entry-level" not because it is a system priced for those new to the exciting world of high-end audio but because they are the least expensive components in Aavik Acoustics' 180 / 280 / 580 line. I did not know the price of these three components when they arrived at my home for review. On looks alone, I assumed that they would cost much more. About halfway thro...
- MUSIC ⸜ Our Albums Series, review: ALISON MOYET, Key, Cooking Vinyl COOKCD921AM, Compact Disc ⸜ 2024 » UNITED KINGDOM1 December 2024, 12:00 am
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Reviewtext WOJCIECH PACUŁA translation Marek Dyba images “High Fidelity”No 247 December 1, 2024⌈ MIYAJIMA LABORATORY (Labs) is a Japanese brand owned by OTONO-EDISON LABS, founded on March 27th 1980 in Fukuoka-shi. Its owner, Mr. Noriyuki Miyajima, is also responsible for all the designs and it was him, who came up with a unique technology used for Miyajima cartridges. We are testing a new (2024) versions of the SHILABE MC pickup. ⌋OVER FOURT... - REVIEW: XACT IMMOTUS CL & CRX ⸜ anti-vibration feet » POLAND1 December 2024, 12:00 am
Reviewtext WOJCIECH PACUŁA translation Marek Dyba images “High Fidelity”, JPLAYNo 247 December 1, 2024⌈ XACT is the latest third brand founded by MARCIN OSTAPOWICZ and joins JPLAY and JCAT, which he also runs. Formed in October 2022, it had its WORLD PREMIERE in “High Fidelity” with the S1 audio file transport. Now it is joined by two types of Immotus anti-vibration feet (Latin immobile). ⌋WE’VE KNOWN MARCIN OSTAPOWICZ from seve... - REVIEW: Esprit Cables ETERNA ⸜ RCA interconnects + speaker cables » FRANCE1 December 2024, 12:00 am
ReviewText by WOJCIECH PACUŁA Images by „High Fidelity”No 247 December 1, 2024⌈ ESPRIT CABLES is a French company specializing in audio cables. It was founded in 1997 by an electrical engineer, Mr. RICHARDO CESARI. Two years later, it unveiled its first cable, Eterna. It offers a full range of cables in which it applies its own solutions and developments. We are testing cables from its middle ETERNA series. ⌋AS IT SEEMS, WE USUALLY ASSUME that th...
- Audiomods 12" Series Six Tonearm1 November 2024, 8:44 pm
In 2020 Jeff Spalls introduced the Audiomods Series Six tonearm, providing many analog hobbyists with an opportunity to experience excellent yet affordable analog playback. Shortly after the Series Six's introduction, two significant events altered the audio landscape for many of us. First, the Ichikawa Jewel Company LTD shuttered its doors, leading to the loss of... Read More » The post Audiomods 12" Series Six Tonearm appeared first on Positive Feedback.... - MOON TO SHOWCASE TWO SYSTEMS AT FINEST AUDIO SHOW, ZURICH1 November 2024, 7:14 pm
October 31, 2024 (Montreal, Canada) – MOON will be showcasing two premium systems at this weekend’s Finest Audio Show in Zurich. The 390 and 330A will form the heart of one system, while the flagship 891 network player/preamplifier and 761 power amplifier combination will drive the other. Each system will be voiced by Trenner &... Read More » The post MOON TO SHOWCASE TWO SYSTEMS AT FINEST AUDIO SHOW, ZURICH appeared first on Positive Feedback.... - Introducing Wireworld Cable Technology Series 10 - Xtraordinary1 November 2024, 7:12 pm
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL November 1, 2024 – Wireworld Cable Technology, one of the world’s most respected brands of high-performance audio and video cables, is introducing their next generation ‘Series 10’ audio cables. These new cables incorporate several technical and visual improvements over the previous ‘Series 8’. The patented DNA Helix designs have been upgraded with... Read More » The post Introducing Wireworld Cable Technology Series 10 - Xtraordinary... - ZYX R100H Cartridge1 November 2024, 7:10 pm
This article by Bob Levi originally ran in Positive Feedback ISSUE 15 September/October 2004, so while we call this section "New Old Stock - Articles from Our Days in Print" you are also going to see some articles from our early days of going online. A true bargain doesn't come along often in high end... Read More » The post ZYX R100H Cartridge appeared first on Positive Feedback.... - Schumann, via AI? (Not.)1 November 2024, 7:04 pm
Schumann Symphony 4 (orig. vers.); Manfred Overture. Yun: Cello Concerto. Jaemin Han, cello; Korean National Symphony Orchestra/David Reiland. Decca Records (Korea). Downloads and streams: music.apple.com; plixid.net (FLAC 24/96); qobuz.com (16/44.1); spotify.com; uk.7digital.com (M4A, MP3, FLAC) Universal, the current parent company of Decca and Deutsche Grammophon, has been unusually unforthcoming about this particular production. Although it was listed in... Read More » T...
- World’s FIRST Review: The Magnepan 2.7X9 December 2024, 6:22 pm
A long journey of refinement Visiting Echo Audio in Portland, Oregon always turns up something intriguing from my audio journey, and this day would be no different. Lurking in the back room was a pair of Magnepan MGII speakers that a customer had recently traded in. As Philip J. Fry in Futurama says, “take my […]... - Voodoo Labs Carbon Age Standard Cables22 November 2024, 5:20 am
Further exploration… By Chris Harr and Jeff Dorgay One of the most over used cliches in the world of audio writing is that a cable delivers a “component level” upgrade. However, after Chris spending a ton of time with these evaluating and comparing – and me just stepping in at the last minute for a […]... - The MoFi Master Phono19 November 2024, 3:24 am
There’s nothing this one can’t do. You might think that hyperbole, but MoFi’s Master Phono is aptly named. It features two voltage gain inputs (what every other phono stage has) and a current gain input. These have recently become the rage, and also some of the most expensive phono stages going, from companies like CH […]... - The dCS Lina DAC19 November 2024, 3:03 am
This one is way overdue… I’ve had the Lina from dCS for a long time. Long enough that I bought the review sample, yet it’s been a lot of exploration and comparisons. If you are into premium headphone amplifiers, you’ve no doubt heard of the Lina by now. It’s a three piece, modular setup to […]... - McIntosh D1100 Digital Preamplifier18 November 2024, 9:26 pm
If you’re absolutely sure you don’t need a turntable (and I wont call you a bad Smurf if you don’t) the D1100 from McIntosh is a great way to roll. With a built in headphone amplifier, and nine digital inputs consisting of three optical, one USB, three coaxial (1-BNC, 2-RCA) an AES/EBU balanced, and a […]...
- T+A Elektroakustik R 2500 R Streaming CD–Receiver1 December 2024, 5:00 am
Note: for the full suite of measurements from the SoundStage! Audio-Electronics Lab, click here. I recall having a conversation with a good friend soon after he purchased his first sports car, a new Porsche 911 Carrera S. His wife had agreed to the purchase on the understanding that their two kids would be able to fit in the car, which of course reduced the range of models he could consider. “The sports car needed to suit the family’s needs,” I remember him saying. ... - Arendal Sound’s 1528 Series Tower 8 Loudspeaker—Monumental Value1 December 2024, 5:00 am
Note: measurements taken in the anechoic chamber at Canada’s National Research Council can be found through this link. A couple of decades ago, a marketing director for a boutique-type speaker company, vexed by my questioning of his company’s product claims rather than accepting them at face value, called me cynical. I didn’t take offense. On the contrary, I considered this a compliment: it confirmed I was doing my job as a reviewer. Arendal Sound founder Jan Ove Lassesen migh... - Stunning Sound: Dynaudio Confidence 20A Loudspeakers in Warsaw1 December 2024, 5:00 am
One of the top five audio shows in the world, Warsaw’s annual Audio Video Show (AVS), was held from October 25 to October 27 this year, its 26th. Founded and still run by Adam Mokrzycki, it has enjoyed steady growth over the years and has established itself as a world-class event. I started attending the show in 2016. From my perspective, it is the second-most important audio show in Europe, after the annual High End show, in Munich (soon to be held in Vienna). It has surpassed the America... - Recommended Reference Component: Eversolo Audio DMP-A8 Streaming Preamplifier15 November 2024, 5:00 am
When assessing a product for SoundStage! Simplifi, our reviewers consider more than just sound quality: convenience, features, and ease of use all play a role as such qualities are important to Simplifi’s readers. In contrast, reviewers assessing components for our other sites focus, sometimes almost exclusively, on sound quality. Not surprisingly, shortcomings in one or more aspects of a component’s usability are often identified—few products can tick every box. ... - Pro-Ject Audio Systems XA B Turntable and Pick it Pro Balanced Cartridge10 November 2024, 6:42 pm
Two years after I began writing for SoundStage!, I decided to get a turntable. I wasn’t interested in using it to review other turntables; I simply wanted another option for enjoying music, especially because I was seeing a growing number of LPs in the music stores I frequented. Most importantly, though I grew up listening to cassettes before graduating to CDs, my parents always had a record player in the house—from my earliest memories, vinyl was always around. ...
- Heaven 11 Billie Amp MK2 Review2 December 2024, 8:43 pm
Publisher’s note: Heaven 11 has notified us that the MK2 has been discontinued at the time of press, making way for the launch of the MK3 in February, 2025. Follow-up Review forthcoming. Here comes this curious integrated amp that I spied at AXPONA 2023 as it was playing through a pair of PAP Trio10 Heil [...] The post Heaven 11 Billie Amp MK2 Review appeared first on Dagogo.... - EMM Labs DA2i D/A converter Review18 November 2024, 9:42 pm
A Revelation When I receive an updated version of a product that I have previously reviewed, the changes are more often evolutionary rather than revolutionary. By this, I mean that the designer has in fact improved areas in which the product was already strong while weaknesses remain. This clearly is not the case with the [...] The post EMM Labs DA2i D/A converter Review appeared first on Dagogo.... - 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
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- An Inexpensive Upgrade In More Ways Than One9 December 2024, 4:18 pm
Audio: Listen to this article. I constantly look for ways to improve my music listening life. Last week I had an idea, which sent me down a deep rabbit hole filled with information, but not all the information. I started to think what I wanted to do wasn’t going to work and I couldn’t believe that at the end of 2024, there weren’t several solutions available already. Fortunately, I f... - I Bet You’ve Never Heard This … #65 December 2024, 3:03 pm
Audio: Listen to this article. Welcome to the sixth 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... - My New Favorite In-Ear Headphones26 November 2024, 6:38 pm
Audio: Listen to this article. I’m no Jude Mansilla by any means, but I do appreciate nice headphones when I’m not listening to two or twelve channels of Wilson Audio loudspeakers. In fact, I listen to headphones 99 out of 100 nights of the year as I fall asleep. I just can’t get enough music. It’s an addiction, in the best way. In recent years I&rsquo... - Why Don't You Use Digital Room Correction? - A Follow Up Opportunity20 November 2024, 7:49 pm
Audio: Listen to this article. Near the end of August I asked members of the Audiophile Style community a simple question, why don't you use digital room correction? One person followed with, “I accept the question as being in good faith …” There’s no other way to do it, in my opinion, than in good faith. The question wasn’t a trick of any kind, and didn&rsquo... - Coming Soon: MUTEC MC1.2+ Bi-directional Audio Converter15 November 2024, 4:59 pm
Audio: Listen to this article. Hi Guys, another quick but worthy note to close out this week. I've been waiting for the new MUTEC MC1.2+ for seemingly ever, and its time is almost here. According to MUTEC it'll launch before the end of this year and I'm in line to get one as soon as possible (the first units arriving in the USA will land at the beginning of December 2024). I ...
- Capital Audiofest 2024 Highlights, Part 8: VPI, Audio Research, Revox, PureAudioProject, and Luminous Audio Technology7 December 2024, 12:00 am
We continue diving headlong into December with Part 8 of my Capital Audiofest 2024 show report. Let’s get right back into it. . .VPI VPI turntables were shown in active demos in a handful of rooms at CAF 2024 including the Adams Room, where the company introduced a couple of their new Forever Series Model One turntables — one with a Goldy cartridge ($1,300), the other with a Shyla cartridge ($2,000). Those cartridges are named after VPI CEO Mat Weisfeld’s two young daughters... - The Beatles’ 1964 U.S. Albums in Mono 180g 8LP Box Set Offers All-Analog Updates That Will Appeal to Enthusiasts and Newbies Alike6 December 2024, 12:00 am
In the Beatleverse, it is generally well known and quite accepted that the mono mixes of the early Beatles recordings are considered superior to the stereo counterparts for many reasons. The monaural mixes were what the group put their heart and soul into — and, as we know, around 90 percent of record sales at that time in the early 1960s were in mono anyway, seeing how most young fans didn’t own or even have access to those then-still-new stereo playback systems. Mono remained the ... - Listening Session Impressions of Miles Davis’ New Birth of the Blue 180g 1LP at All Blues in NYC5 December 2024, 12:00 am
Last night (i.e., December 4, 2024), a select group of journalists gathered at the All Blues listening bar in New York City’s Chinatown, where we were treated to an exclusive preview of Analogue Productions’ special 180g 1LP edition of Miles Davis’ Birth of the Blue, which is set for release on December 13, 2024. Music historian Ashley Kahn, producer and archivist Steve Berkowitz (seen addressing the crowd at the top of this story), and Chad Kassem of Acoustic Sounds/Analogue ... - Capital Audiofest 2024 Highlights, Part 7: Archer High Fidelity, Cambridge Audio, Audio-Technica, and Analysis Plus3 December 2024, 12:00 am
Hope everyone enjoyed the Thanksgiving break! We’re now back on track to lean into December with Part 7 of my Capital Audiofest 2024 show report. Without further ado, as the saying goes, let’s go. . .Exhibitors at Capital Audiofest didn’t only showcase expensive gear. Some rooms and other exhibits around the DC venue showed some more affordable gear, including Chesky Audio’s new LC1 bookshelf speakers ($498 each). If you’re intrigued to learn more about those Che... - Pro-Ject Tube Box DS3 B Phono Preamp2 December 2024, 12:00 am
Into the hi-fi audio fray strides the dual-mono Pro-Ject Tube Box DS3 B tube phono preamp ($1,099) — yet another high-value, smartly priced product from the brain of Pro-Ject founder Heinz Lichtenegger. Made in Europe, of course, and ready for me to dive right into testing — so here I go!Features & Specs The Pro-Ject DS3 B phono preamp, following on the heels of my recent review of the quite impressive Pro-Ject T2 Super Phono turntable — which posted here on AP, back on ...
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- The Best Gear For 2025 | The Occasional Podcast9 December 2024, 7:14 pm
Just in case you were too busy shopping and/or celebrating the past three days, we have pulled together all the greatest gear from the 2025 Buyer's Guide in one easy-listening portion for you. S11E5 features Marc and Brian on The Occasional Podcast, recapping the massive Guide For HiFi that went live on the site over [...]... - 2025’s Best Accessories | Buyers Guide 20258 December 2024, 2:00 pm
Welcome to the 2025 Buyers Guide from PT.audio! This page will cover 2025's Best Accessories for High-End Audio. We know that the term "best" in high-end audio shouldn't really exist because that ignores personal preferences. By using "Best" in the Buyers Guide, we're simply stating that this is the audio gear we're excited about, right [...]... - 2025’s Best Cables, Power and Grounding | Buyers Guide 20258 December 2024, 11:00 am
Welcome to the 2025 Buyers Guide from PT.audio! This page will cover 2025's Best Cables, Power and Grounding. We know that the term "best" in high-end audio shouldn't really exist because that ignores personal preferences. By using "Best" in the Buyers Guide, we're simply stating that this is the audio gear we're excited about, right [...]... - 2025’s Best Headphone Gear | Buyers Guide 20258 December 2024, 8:00 am
Welcome to the 2025 Buyers Guide from PT.audio! This page will cover 2025's Best Headphone Gear. We know that the term "best" in high-end audio shouldn't really exist because that ignores personal preferences. By using "Best" in the Buyers Guide, we're simply stating that this is the audio gear we're excited about, right now, based [...]... - 2025’s Best Digital Audio | Buyers Guide 20257 December 2024, 5:02 pm
Welcome to the 2025 Buyers Guide from PT.audio! This page will cover 2025's Best Digital Audio. We know that the term "best" in high-end audio shouldn't really exist because that ignores personal preferences. By using "Best" in the Buyers Guide, we're simply stating that this is the audio gear we're excited about, right now, based [...]...
- Future-Fi from McIntosh: the MSA5500 streaming integrated5 December 2024, 2:47 pm
McIntosh has announced the MSA5500: a streaming integrated amplifier that applies 100wpc into 8 Ohms (or 160 Watts into 4 Ohms) of Class A/B amplification to streams arriving via aptX Bluetooth, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Apple AirPlay 2 and Google Cast. It is also Roon Ready. However, McIntosh is keeping […] The post Future-Fi from McIntosh: the MSA5500 streaming integrated first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be reproduced, recycled or re... - Magico’s S2 loudspeaker announcement is frustratingly incomplete4 December 2024, 1:05 pm
Magico has announced a new loudspeaker called the S2. Here is what the Californian manufacturer tells us about the S2: It’s a floorstander It’s a 3-way design that uses four drivers The single 5″ midrange driver and two 7″ bass drivers are built with Magico’s Gen 8 Nano-Tec technology: “an […] The post Magico’s S2 loudspeaker announcement is frustratingly incomplete first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of this RSS feed to b... - So, H&M is making loudspeaker stands now?4 December 2024, 8:07 am
H&M’s ‘Pedestal’ slots nicely into our self-imposed brief to find everyman furniture that would accommodate hi-fi hardware. Our recent video on ‘Hifi Furniture for Normies’ covered three items that could house the electronics that drive our loudspeakers. Today, we consider the loudspeakers themselves. Or rather, upon what we sit them. […] The post So, H&M is making loudspeaker stands now? first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of... - Oh no! Not another Wharfedale Super Linton video3 December 2024, 6:32 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 […] The post Oh no! Not another Wharfedale Super Linton video first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of this RSS feed to be repr... - Can we please stop pretending that music isn’t free?2 December 2024, 12:26 pm
It’s a provocative title, I know. In a video published earlier this year, I said that streaming music was “free”. This caused some consternation in the comments section: “I pay $15/month for mine. It’s not free,” came one retort; “Where are you streaming for free, John?” asked another; “What on […] The post Can we please stop pretending that music isn’t free? first appeared on Darko.Audio.---------------------- No part of this RS...
- Prokofiev: Alexander Nevsky—Reiner/Chicago Symphony/Analogue Productions vinyl reissue4 December 2024, 11:47 am
Sergei Prokofiev’s score to the 1938 Sergei Eisenstein film “Alexander Nevsky” proved so popular that the composer arranged much of the score a year after the film’s premiere into a cantata for the concert stage, Alexander Nevsky, Op. 78, for contralto, chorus and orchestra. It is this version recorded here by Fritz Reiner and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus. This Layton/Mohr engineered/production was recorded in Orchestra Hall, Chicago, on March 7, 1959, and re... - Sonny Rollins, A Night At The Village Vanguard: The Complete Masters—Blue Note Tone Poet Series vinyl reissue (3 LP set) [2024]2 December 2024, 12:28 pm
Before I sat down to write this review, my hands were on the album, a glossy purple Sonny Rollins Stoughton printed jacket from Blue Note. Listening attentively, I got lost in the spell of it. I was stalled in a trance when the photograph of Cartier-Bresson of a cyclist and a handrail that seemed to propel him came to mind. Immediately after this, two of my best friends with whom I share a love of jazz also appeared. What is it about jazz and the chain of thoughts that come with it? Can we make ... - Our Favourite Christmas Albums1 December 2024, 12:00 pm
From all of us at Audiophilia, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.Here are a few of our favourite Christmas albums, some you’ll know, some maybe new to you. All are spectacular, both in execution and musicianship.All recordings are on CD, with most on the streaming networks. Get them all in a queue for Christmas morning.Here’s to a happy, healthy and prosperous 2020. And a very special thank you to all for your support in 2019.... - Audiophilia Products of the Year 20241 December 2024, 10:47 am
Our writers are lucky to intersect with the gear we do. Even luckier to have the kit in our homes and review it for you. There are numerous requests for reviews that we just do not have the manpower to cover. Imagine the hundreds of pieces we miss.With that in mind, please consider our “winners” and rate accordingly. The equipment chosen is for a list we admire unreservedly. We hope you can listen to the kit in your system. We loved it in ours.The equipment must have been fully revie... - Audiophilia Recordings of the Year 20241 December 2024, 10:47 am
These are the finest recordings/performances we listened to this year. We discussed some of the recordings on our social media channels, used them in equipment reviews, reviewed them on YouTube or received full reviews at Audiophilia. For the latter and YouTube, clicking on the image will take you to the review. The format and initials of the nominating reviewer appear under the selection. The CDs and LPs are available at many online or artist sites or as streamed on Qobuz. For general nominatio...
- Out of the Box – AudioSolutions9 December 2024, 12:01 am
Our ‘Out of the Box’ Series features companies who might […] The post Out of the Box – AudioSolutions appeared first on hi-fi+.... - Music Review: Mark Ribot’s Ceramic Dog – Connection3 December 2024, 4:46 pm
Guitarist Mark Ribot has played with some of the best in the business, but his work with the Ceramic Dog trio takes jazz to new places, according to Shaun Marin The post Music Review: Mark Ribot’s Ceramic Dog – Connection appeared first on hi-fi+.... - Fyne Audio F702SP3 December 2024, 4:21 pm
The popular F702 floorstander by Fine Audio got a powerful glow-up as it joined the Special Production line. Kevin Fiske tries the smaller of the two newest models, the F702SP. The post Fyne Audio F702SP appeared first on hi-fi+.... - Meze Audio Liric 2nd Generation3 December 2024, 4:04 pm
Just two years after the Liric closed-back, over-ear, planar magnetic headphone system, Meze Audio improved it with a second-generation version. Simon Lucas wonders if it sounds better than the original. The post Meze Audio Liric 2nd Generation appeared first on hi-fi+.... - Node Audio SS-13 December 2024, 3:34 pm
Best known for its distinctive pod-shaped Hylixa stand-mount loudspeaker, British audio technology expert Node Audio recently focused on perfecting the system. Chris Kelly tries the multi-platform SS-1 vibration control system. The post Node Audio SS-1 appeared first on hi-fi+....
- PS Audio Aspen FR52 December 2024, 12:00 am
The final piece in PS Audio's quartet of innovative planar magnetic loudspeakers has arrived and it's quite the cutest of the range, but is it a wolf in sheep's clothing? Even if the title isn't familiar, you'll know The March Of Progress by Rudolph Zallinger. Published in a 1965 volume of Life Nature Library and depicting 25 million years of human evolution as a series of side-on illustrations, from the ape-like Pliopithecus to modern man, it popped into my mind when I unboxed PS Audio's Aspen ... - Fresh Faces29 November 2024, 12:00 am
Nothing beats the buzz of discovering new bands, especially when they could shape the very future of music. Johnny Sharp on the hot new groups hitting all the right notes It has been suggested that bands are a dying breed in the modern age. As technology enables individuals to create fuller tapestries of music than ever before without the need to recruit a drummer on the basis of whether or not they own a van, or stick with an annoying keyboard player because his dad lets you use his warehouse f... - Giant Steps Backwards28 November 2024, 12:00 am
Internet radio promises unrivalled listening choice, but what happens when your favourite station goes missing? Barry Fox gets to grips with tweaking TuneIn and adding third-party hardware A friend gets cross when I reckon that most IT is designed by engineers who don't think about the people who will use it. He says I shouldn't expect computers to work like hi-fi systems. Which is ironic because many modern hi-fi boxes are disguised computers reliant on networking, and they really need to be co... - Can You Hear The Real Thing?28 November 2024, 12:00 am
There are countless different audio products claiming to pursue sonic accuracy, but Barry Willis believes the hi-fi industry would be much better off if it admitted things are not that simple Early this past summer, I enjoyed dinner with an audiophile friend. While he puttered in the kitchen, I perused his hi-fi publications. Among them was a 2024 equipment guide, an incomplete but aspirational compendium of products currently on the market, and in a couple of cases, no longer produced but still... - Time Is Of The Essence28 November 2024, 12:00 am
Having been stopped in his tracks by the sheer enjoyment of listening to music, Jim Lesurf wonders how long his favourite recordings can continue to resonate with distant generations Afew days ago I decided to listen to a CD that I'd not played in ages. The impact was almost immediate. I'd intended to have it as pleasing background music while I did some work in the kitchen, but after a few bars of music - time stopped! Totally captured by the sheer beauty of the sound, I just stood and listened...
- Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 True Wireless Earbuds Review: Does it Make Sense to Spend $400?9 December 2024, 9:02 am
In-depth review of the Bowers & Wilkins true wireless noise cancelling earbuds covers everything you need to know.... - Bose Just Unveiled 60th Anniversary 901 Speakers…Which You Can’t Buy8 December 2024, 11:05 am
Without any public fanfare, Bose has recreated its legendary 901 Direct Reflecting Loudspeakers that we would like to see and hear in person.... - Musical Fidelity’s M8x Vinyl is the Swiss Army Knife of Reference Phono Preamplifiers7 December 2024, 8:54 pm
Musical Fidelity's new flagship M8x Vinyl Phono Stage is both fully discrete and fully balanced with improved gain stage and more.... - Questyle M15c Dongle DAC Review: A New Reference Below $150 for A Wide Range of Headphones?6 December 2024, 9:46 pm
At $129, the Questyle M15c Mobile Headphone Amplifier with DAC is priced between the M12i and M15i. Find out which one is right for you.... - AURO-3D Gets A New Home with the Goerdyna Group6 December 2024, 6:15 am
The Goerdyna Group has announced the creation of Goer Dynamics B.V. with the acquisition of the AURO-3D technology platform....
- Buchardt S400II Loudspeaker Review4 December 2024, 12:00 pm
With accurate tonality, spacious imaging, and impressive dynamic response, the Buchardt S400 is a superb compact two-way stand-mount... The post Buchardt S400II Loudspeaker Review appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com.... - Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 True Wireless Earbuds Review2 December 2024, 12:00 pm
B&W has a long rich heritage in audio, and I was a bit skeptical that the new Pi8 True Wireless earbuds were going to bring anything new... The post Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 True Wireless Earbuds Review appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com.... - JBL L42ms Integrated Music System Review27 November 2024, 12:00 pm
The JBL L42ms is a new product created as a ‘lifestyle’ music system, something that would fit nicely into a smaller apartment or condo... The post JBL L42ms Integrated Music System Review appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com.... - Bel Canto Pre5 Preamplifier and REF501S Amplifier Review26 November 2024, 12:00 pm
The combination of Pre5 preamplifier and REF501S amplifier from Bel Canto’s e.One series boasts a great performance from their compact... The post Bel Canto Pre5 Preamplifier and REF501S Amplifier Review appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com.... - SVS PB17-Ultra R|Evolution Ported Subwoofer and SoundPath Tri-Band Wireless Adapter Review25 November 2024, 12:00 pm
SVS has introduced the next level of subwoofer performance with the release of its SB17-Ultra and PB17-Ultra R│Evolution Subwoofers... The post SVS PB17-Ultra R|Evolution Ported Subwoofer and SoundPath Tri-Band Wireless Adapter Review appeared first on HomeTheaterHifi.com....
- Mobile Fidelity Master Phono Preamplifier28 October 2024, 7:17 pm
The Mobile Fidelity Master Phono preamplifier has been available for a number of years with reviews available. This review is posted to give you another data point to factor in if you are considering acquiring this component. Executive summary: Consider it! Read on to grok that advice. The Master Phono, $5,995, has a number of […]... - Atma-Sphere Class D Amplifiers – MINI-REVIEW30 July 2024, 8:00 pm
This is a mini-review with no formal rating because after about a week of listening to this product, its strengths and weaknesses were apparent. A longer listening interval, which would be normal for a full review, was not required to draw the following conclusions. The reference system, on hand or in recent memory, included an […]... - My Sonic Lab Signature Platinum Moving Coil Phono Cartridge – MINI REVIEW21 April 2024, 3:55 pm
This is a Mini Review: short term audition, impressions below, no rating. A broken-in My Sonic Labs Signature Platinum moving coil phono cartridge recently visited my listening room for a couple of weeks. In that time, there were opportunities to audition the cartridge on both an Acoustic Signature TA-7000 Neo tonearm and an Origin Live […]... - Audience frontRow USB Cable22 February 2024, 7:16 pm
There has been a lot of discussion about digital cables, centering on the fact that digital data simply contains 1 and 0. The 1 is 5 Volts, and the 0 is zero Volts. Either “on” or “off”. What could go wrong? This is the heart of the controversy, since some folks seem to be convinced […]... - Hana Umami Red Phono Cartridge and Musical Surroundings Phonomena III Phono Preamplifier9 December 2023, 11:10 pm
A proper Japanese translation of the word umami is the “essence of deliciousness”. Still another suggests the literal translation to be a “pleasant, savory taste”. These definitions apply to the Hana Umami Red moving coil phono cartridge, which is not only a real treat to hear, but is also a treat for your wallet at […]...
- Review: Bluesound NODE Nano Streaming DAC27 November 2024, 12:26 am
Hello Bluesound Node Nano! Goodbye Raspberry Pi? Steve Graham ponders the possibility of a Node Nano sending his music-playing Raspberry Pi into early retirement. True Confessions Up to this point, I haven’t taken the Bluesound Nodes seriously. I mean, no thick aluminum front panel? Come on! No full width chassis? Get real! Audio snobbery at its worst? Guilty as charged. Don’t get me wrong, my NAD Masters... - Review: Mission 778x Integrated Amplifier23 November 2024, 1:23 am
The Mission 778X Integrated Amplifier – Mid-Range Magic on a Budget. MSRP: $999 Canadian. Review by David Neice Verdict: Can an amplifier costing just less than a grand Canadian do duty as a serious audiophile component? Enter the new Mission 778X, an amplifier with mid-range magic to spare and an ‘oh so smooth’ character that lights our fuse. Mission (via IAG) has revisited its 80’s era past (when it manufactured more than just speake... - Review: The Schiit Loki Max Equalizer24 September 2024, 5:57 pm
The Schiit Loki Max Equalizer: Miracle Worker – A Brilliant Way To Fix Imperfect Sound Review by Jamie Gillies When I was sixteen, my parents surprised me with a Panasonic CH-80 Mini System for Christmas. It was one of those 3-disc CD changer, tape deck, tuner, integrated amplifier and speakers in one. Many of you remember these mid-1990s systems. They have largely been vilified by audiophiles as a cheap, slightly better than a boombox, creation that helped speed u... - Review: NAD C588 Turntable (Upgraded)29 August 2024, 11:25 pm
NAD C588 Turntable with a Nagaoka MP-110 Cartridge – Smooth and Robust ‘In the House’ review by David Neice MSRP with stock Ortofon 2M Red Cartridge – $1199 Canadian. Nagaoka MP-110 high-output cartridge – $219 Canadian. Verdict: While the NAD turntable comes standa... - 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 ...
- Shanling EH1 Review9 December 2024, 10:50 am
Today, Meldrick reviews the Shanling EH1, a compact desktop USB DAC and headphone amplifier with up to 1015mW of balanced output power. It is priced at $219. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to me in exchange for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or status. I thank Shanling for their support. Click here to learn more about Shanling products we previously reviewed on Headfonics. This article follows our current scoring guidel... - HiBy R1 Review7 December 2024, 10:43 am
Today, Thomas reviews the HiBy R1, a new entry-level pocketable HiByOS touchscreen DAP with wireless connectivity and up to DSD256 decoding. It is priced at $85. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to me in exchange for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links. I thank HiBy for their support. You can click here to read more about the HiBy products we have previously featured on our website. This article follows our latest scoring guideline... - Palma DHS-1 Review6 December 2024, 10:39 am
In this feature, James reviews the Palma DHS-1, a uniquely designed dual open and closed-back set of 50mm dynamic driver headphones priced at €2195. 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 Palma Audio for their support. You can click here to learn more about headphones we have previously reviewed on Headfonics. This article follows our current scoring guidelines&... - Hidizs ST2 Pro Nebula Review4 December 2024, 9:04 am
Today, Kurt reviews the Hidizs ST2 Pro Nebula, a new Kickstarter-funded dynamic driver IEM with an integrated DAC and headphone amplifier cable. Its MSRP is $89 with early bird pricing starting as low as $39. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to me in exchange for our honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or status. I thank Hidizs for their support. To read more about Hidizs products we have previously reviewed on Headfonics click ... - iFi Audio ZEN CAN 3 Review2 December 2024, 10:13 am
In this feature, Louis reviews the iFi Audio ZEN CAN 3, a $229.00 xMEMS-based compact desktop headphone amplifier with up to 2W of balanced output power. Disclaimer: I received this sample in exchange for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or services. I thank iFi Audio for their support. More information about iFi Audio products we have previously reviewed on Headfonics can be found here. This post adheres to our current scoring guide...
- Black Friday Deals For Audiophiles 2024, Including Schiit, SVS and more27 November 2024, 8:53 pm
Black Friday Deals for Audiophiles 2024, including Schiit Audio, SVS, ZMF updates and more. A true blue audiophile is likely The post Black Friday Deals For Audiophiles 2024, Including Schiit, SVS and more appeared first on AudioHead.... - Are Sonic Goals For HiFi Gear Regionalized?26 November 2024, 7:48 pm
Is there really such a thing as a “British Sound”? What about Germany? A Singapore Audio Show? Japan? Here in The post Are Sonic Goals For HiFi Gear Regionalized? appeared first on AudioHead.... - A Little Audio Gold, Just In Time For The Holidays24 November 2024, 10:31 pm
Our friends at pt.AUDIO have recently released their latest round of merch, and just in time for the holiday season. The post A Little Audio Gold, Just In Time For The Holidays appeared first on AudioHead.... - What Is It Like Attending Capital Audiofest 2024?15 November 2024, 6:01 pm
Last weekend in DC was a huge show of HiFi releases at the Rockport Hilton. Attendees were greeted with a The post What Is It Like Attending Capital Audiofest 2024? appeared first on AudioHead.... - Schiit Audio’s New Power Amp, Pre, DAC And Remote Hit Presale4 November 2024, 9:09 pm
It isn’t out quite yet, but Schiit Audio has released a pre sale for a trio of new products that The post Schiit Audio’s New Power Amp, Pre, DAC And Remote Hit Presale appeared first on AudioHead....
- HEADPHONE.GURU 2024 PRODUCT OF THE YEAR AWARDS9 December 2024, 6:00 am
Once again it is that time of year when we honor those products we tested that most impressed us over The post HEADPHONE.GURU 2024 PRODUCT OF THE YEAR AWARDS appeared first on Headphone Guru.... - QRONO by MQA Labs™ Hits the Market5 December 2024, 11:26 pm
QRONO d2a and QRONO dsd mark the latest audio enhancements from MQA Labs DECEMBER 5, 2024, TORONTO, CANADA – MQA The post QRONO by MQA Labs™ Hits the Market appeared first on Headphone Guru.... - Focal Naim America Releases New Immersive PlaylistsMixed & Mastered with Focal: ‘Holiday Cheer’ and ‘Classical’4 December 2024, 5:43 pm
Two new immersive music streaming playlists feature music mixed or mastered on Focal speakers Montreal, Canada — December 3, 2024 — Focal Naim America, a The post Focal Naim America Releases New Immersive PlaylistsMixed & Mastered with Focal: ‘Holiday Cheer’ and ‘Classical’ appeared first on Headphone Guru.... - HIFIMAN DEBUTS ISVARNA, A HYBRID HEADPHONE WITH ENHANCED BASS AND ULTRA-WIDE SOUNDSTAGE4 December 2024, 5:35 pm
ISVARNA’s Semi-enclosed Design with Miniature Dynamic Subwoofer Driver Boosts Low Frequency Response with No Distortion BELLMORE, NY, December 3, 2024 The post HIFIMAN DEBUTS ISVARNA, A HYBRID HEADPHONE WITH ENHANCED BASS AND ULTRA-WIDE SOUNDSTAGE appeared first on Headphone Guru.... - Noble FoKus APOLLO Hybrid True Wireless Headphone2 December 2024, 6:00 am
Having reviewed many Noble IEMs including the Noble FoKus Pro TWS IEMs and Noble FoKus Prestige TWS IEMs, I was The post Noble FoKus APOLLO Hybrid True Wireless Headphone appeared first on Headphone Guru....
- FiiO debuts KA15 USB DAC and headphone amplifier9 December 2024, 12:00 am
“Redefining portable hi-fi,” is how FiiO boldly describes its new KA15 USB DAC and headphone amplifier. Featuring a dual ESS ES9038Q2M DAC chip architecture and high-performance THX AAA-78 amplifier, the KA15 supports PCM playback up to 32-bit/768kHz, DSD512 and MQA rendering, allowing users to experience their favourite tracks in full resolution. With a claimed output power of up to 450mW per channel at 32ohm, the KA15 is equipped with USB-C input and a variety of output options inc... - Shanling introduces SM1.3 streamer5 December 2024, 12:00 am
Chinese electronics company Shanling has announced its SM1.3 streamer, which features an AKM4499EX DAC and AK4191 Modulator. Boasting enough input and output stages to cater for: “all audio setups” and a high-quality TPA6120 dedicated headphone amplifier, the SM1.3 offers native support for streaming apps such as Spotify, Tidal, Apple Music, Apple Classical and Amazon Music. The streamer also has a USB input for Flash drives and M.2 SSD slot for larger digital music collections so it... - Focal unleashes Lensys Professional headphones4 December 2024, 12:00 am
Focal has revealed a new addition to its line of headphones – the Lensys Professional, which features a closed-back design, combined with exclusive drivers.The company explains: “Its robust design incorporates a blend of sturdy materials, including an aluminium yoke. The carrying case provided ensures the headphones are well protected, and comes with two cables, enhancing their portability and versatility.”The Lensys Professional features a 40mm aluminium/magnesium electrod... - Goldring introduces GR3 turntable3 December 2024, 12:00 am
British cartridge specialist Goldring has announced the launch of the GR3, its first new turntable in more than 20 years. Pre-fitted with a Goldring E3 (HFC 428) moving-magnet cart and a built-in preamplifier, the plug-and-play GR3 features a phenolic resin platter designed to maximise the flywheel effect – the platter ensuring consistent rotational speed for enhanced audio fidelity. There’s a choice of either a 1.5m phono-to-phono or 3m phono-to-3.5mm cable provided from QED and the... - DALI unveils IO-8 wireless headphones2 December 2024, 12:00 am
DALI has launched its IO-8 wireless headphones, which use many of the technologies found in the Danish brand’s closed-back, circumaural IO-12, including the same electronics. Described by DALI as: “Hi-fi speakers for your head,” the headphones feature 50mm drivers, can be used wired or wirelessly and include the company’s Audiophile active noise cancelling (ANC) to ensure audio quality is not compromised by outside noise. The ANC on the IO-8 features three settings: ANC O...
- 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....
- Audio-Technica ATH-ADX3000 Open Back Headphones Review27 November 2024, 2:44 am
A lightweight contender offering flagship-level performance and precision at a more accessible price? Matthew Jens investigates…... - Wharfedale Super Denton Speaker Review24 November 2024, 9:45 pm
David Price remembers the nineteen seventies with this retro-styled 3-way bookshelf loudspeaker…... - Ruark Audio R410 Music System Review24 November 2024, 9:40 pm
Jay Garrett sounds out this timeless-looking, one-box music system…... - Exposure 3510 CD Player Review24 November 2024, 9:29 pm
David Price goes back to basics, with this no-nonsense, top-loading silver disc spinner…... - Harmonic Resolution Systems E1X Isolation Base Review5 November 2024, 11:17 pm
Mark Gusew auditions an attractive, premium-priced hi-fi system support shelf…...
- Qobuz and ACT Music Release Exclusive Holiday Jazz Compilation7 December 2024, 5:20 am
Qobuz, a leading high-quality music streaming platform, has partnered with renowned jazz label ACT Music to release an exclusive holiday compilation titled “Into the Holiday Groove.” The 12-track collection features a mix of established and emerging jazz artists, offering a modern and vibrant take on the holiday season. The compilation showcases the dynamic spirit of […] The post Qobuz and ACT Music Release Exclusive Holiday Jazz Compilation appeared first on HIFI Trends.... - Meze Audio’s New 105 AER Headphones Now Available for Purchase5 December 2024, 1:42 am
Meze Audio, the beloved Romanian high-end headphone brand, has announced that its recently launched 105 AER open-back headphones are now available for purchase. The 105 AER headphones, announced Nov. 19th, are priced at €399 / $399 and are designed for music lovers seeking a deeper connection to their sound. The 105 AER headphones are lightweight […] The post Meze Audio’s New 105 AER Headphones Now Available for Purchase appeared first on HIFI Trends.... - Focal Naim America Releases Two New Immersive HD Audio Playlists4 December 2024, 12:31 am
As an early holiday gift, Focal Naim America has released two new immersive music playlists, featuring material mixed or mastered on Focal speakers. The HD Audio playlists are available on Apple Music and Amazon Music HD in Dolby Atmos and Sony 360 Reality Audio formats. The first playlist, “Mastered with Focal Immersive Vol. 2: Classical,” […] The post Focal Naim America Releases Two New Immersive HD Audio Playlists appeared first on HIFI Trends.... - Andover Audio Spins into the Future with the New SpinBase 2 Turntable Speaker System13 November 2024, 2:00 pm
Andover Audio, known for its innovative audio solutions we have covered extensively on this site, has announced the SpinBase 2, the second generation of its award-winning turntable speaker system. Building upon the success of its predecessor, the SpinBase 2 offers enhanced sound quality, expanded connectivity, and a refined design, making vinyl enjoyment even more accessible […] The post Andover Audio Spins into the Future with the New SpinBase 2 Turntable Speaker System appeared first on... - Cleer Audio Unveils New ARC3 Earbuds with Enhanced Features and Open-Ear Design26 October 2024, 9:56 pm
Cleer Audio, a recognized name in the personal audio industry, has recently launched its latest offering: the ARC3 True Wireless Open-Ear Earbuds. Building on the success of its predecessor, the ARCII, the ARC3 introduces a range of upgrades and new features aimed at improving user experience and audio quality. The ARC3 boasts several new technological […] The post Cleer Audio Unveils New ARC3 Earbuds with Enhanced Features and Open-Ear Design appeared first on HIFI Trends....
- WiiM Ultra Streamer/DAC/Preamplifier- YouTube & Written Review11 November 2024, 5:20 pm
Link to YouTube ReviewSpecificationsThe WiiM Ultra review unit was purchased outright by me from Crutchfield, like any other customer. I am not paid or compensated in any way for this review.The WiiM Ultra is a digital preamplifier streamer, that takes the features of its older siblings the Pro & Pro Plus, and adds in phono, subwoofer out, bass management, a 4in touchscreen, which, in reality should be considered as a backup in case your phone or tablet is being charged. The Ultra is c... - 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...
- Main System 15 – November 20245 December 2024, 3:25 pm
A summary of the Main System and its operational components in November 2024.... - Artesania Carbon Fiber and Panzerholz Decoupling Discs4 December 2024, 10:21 am
The subjects of this review are the brand-new Carbon Fiber and Panzerholz Decoupling Discs for use primarily with the Exoteryc Audio Racks and Aire Floor Platform. However, when pairing them with optionally available Artesania 100-mm Stainless Steel discs, they can be used with any other spiked rack, platform, or speaker stand.... - Driade Premium Model 926 November 2024, 7:22 pm
The Premium Model 9 is an advanced yet natural-sounding monitor speaker with a linear reproduction for the entire frequency range. While the famous Rogers LS3/5A has inspired some of its qualities, it also has a lot in common with the larger Driade Model 2S floorstander, topped off with a remarkable twist all of its own.... - JCAT unveils the NET Card XE EVO10 November 2024, 3:53 pm
JCAT, a leader in high-performance streaming-specific products, is thrilled to announce the release of the NET Card XE EVO, a next-generation network card that sets a new benchmark for audiophile-grade network audio.... - Melco E100A H80 8TB audiophile USB Drive23 October 2024, 5:45 pm
The Melco E100A audiophile hard disk drive offers an extra 8 TB of audio-grade storage for all audio systems relying on HDD storage. Naturally, this includes Melco Digital Music Libraries, as well as systems running Windows 11, MacOS, exFAT-compatible Linux-based equipment, and the Raspberry Pi....
- A New Way to Evaluate Audio Systems22 October 2024, 7:16 pm
Dedicated music lovers would like to identify and use the best quality audio equipment. That way they could, potentially, have a richer musical experience. Yet, as Norwitz and Qvortrup identify in Are You On The Road To... Audio Hell?,” none of the methods frequently used to evaluate systems, measurements and specifications, blind tests, double-blind tests, boogie factors, or comparisons to real music, have been definitive. The post A New Way to Evaluate Audio Systems appeared first on Res... - A Visit to Audio Note UK8 October 2024, 7:49 pm
I was being hosted for two weeks at the Audio Note factory and was charged with a variety of tasks from documenting the hub of the company, situated in the picturesque country hamlet of Hove, to interviewing the proprietors of several small studios and mastering companies namely Gearbox Records and The Electric Recording Co. The post A Visit to Audio Note UK appeared first on Resistor Magazine |.... - The Stooges Fun House an Electric Recording Co. Release27 September 2024, 6:32 pm
Fun House is the second studio album released by The Stooges and continued the band’s growl-heavy, proto-punk sonic assault introduced on their first LP, 1969’’s The Stooges and continued on their subsequent 1973 outing Raw Power. The post The Stooges Fun House an Electric Recording Co. Release appeared first on Resistor Magazine |.... - Tour of Gearbox Records23 September 2024, 5:57 pm
Gearbox Records opened in 2009 and has locations in King’s Cross London and Tokyo. The company focuses mainly on jazz, electronic and folk releases and got its start as a means for Sheinman to produce records the way he wanted to. The post Tour of Gearbox Records appeared first on Resistor Magazine |.... - The Troubadour in the Age of Musical Superstars15 September 2024, 8:01 pm
The troubadour sharing musical messages in small and intimate settings seems an anathema to blockbuster songs by superstars. They have so many views, and so many fans, that the number only makes wildly abstract sense, how many stadiums filled with people could such a number even be? Like popping a young boy’s soap bubbles, it is perhaps too easy to point out that many songs that garner huge interest are superficial, shallow, sham show tunes. The post The Troubadour in the Age of Musical Su...
- #NewMusicFriday: December 6, 20246 December 2024, 3:34 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. Cosmic Waves Volume 1 by Angel Olsen Angel Olsen: Cosmic Waves Volume 1 (Jagjaguwar) [...]... - Album of the Week: Porridge Radio | Clouds In The Sky They Will Always Be There For Me6 December 2024, 11:00 am
I thought I did, but here I hadn’t. Porridge Radio remains a favorite music maker and their new album Clouds In The Sky They Will Always Be There For Me, released on Secretly Canadian in October, is my most favorite yet. Here’s Dana Margolin, band [...]... - Review: Atoll SDA300 Signature Streamer / DAC / Integrated Amplifier5 December 2024, 10:00 am
There’s something about a Class A/B amp. Do you remember the old Aqua Velva TV commercials? The ones that aired during breaks on the Lawrence Welk Show that went a little something like this: [Man’s face full screen] “Mmm. How close.” Says a woman who’s [...]... - Twittering Machines Favorite Gear of 20243 December 2024, 10:00 am
It feels like I just finished filling out my Favorite Gear of 2023 list, blinked, and another year has passed. Time flies when you’re having fun and/or getting older and I’m doing both. 2024 was a special year here at Twittering Machines for a number [...]... - In Barn for Review: Aurender A1000 Music Server / Streamer / DAC / Preamp30 November 2024, 11:00 am
All in one for all your digital needs. The Aurender A1000 is a streamer, DAC, premap, and if you add some optional user-installed SSD storage it’s also a server—all your digital needs in one. On the business end, the A1000 offers what you’d expect in [...]...
- Arendal 1723 Monitor THX Review9 December 2024, 10:30 pm
In this review we check out the Arendal Sound 1723 Monitor THX speakers. They sell for $ 2,600 USD per pair. Disclaimer: Arendal... The post Arendal 1723 Monitor THX Review appeared first on https://www.headfonia.com/... - Topping A70 Pro Review8 December 2024, 12:26 am
In this article, we review the Topping A70 Pro Desktop AMP, priced at $499 USD. Disclaimer: Topping sent us the A70 Pro for... The post Topping A70 Pro Review appeared first on https://www.headfonia.com/... - ddHiFi M130B Cable Review5 December 2024, 10:30 pm
Today, we are looking at the ddHiFi M130B upgrade cable with DAC. It retails for $109.99 USD. Disclaimer: DDHiFi sent us the M130B... The post ddHiFi M130B Cable Review appeared first on https://www.headfonia.com/... - Topping D90 III Discrete Review5 December 2024, 8:24 am
In this article, we review the Topping D90 III Discrete Desktop DAC, priced at $999 USD. Disclaimer: Topping sent us the D90 III... The post Topping D90 III Discrete Review appeared first on https://www.headfonia.com/... - Cayin C9ii Review4 December 2024, 8:07 am
Today, we are looking at the new C9ii Portable Tube Amplifier. It retails for $2,399 USD. Disclaimer: Cayin sent us the C9ii Portable... The post Cayin C9ii Review appeared first on https://www.headfonia.com/...
- Analogue Productions Unveils ‘Birth Of The Blue’ at All Blues NYC9 December 2024, 8:15 am
Japanese kissa-style listening experience... - Audio-Technica's AT-ART1000X "Direct Power" Cartridge Adds Midband Glory And Texture1 December 2024, 10:52 pm
a promise fulfilled... - Play Me My Song - “Nursery Cryme” Gets Revisited1 December 2024, 10:00 pm
The first album by the classic lineup of prog pioneers... - Tracking Angle's 2024 Holiday Gift Guide30 November 2024, 2:30 pm
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