Affordable Audio has published its February issue. The following component and accessory reviews are included:
- Paradigm Monitor 7 v.6 floorstanding speakers ($750)
- Homegrown Audio Silver Lace ($280/pair) and DNA interconnects ($525/pair)
- SVSound SBS-01 bookshelf speakers ($225)
- Audioengine AW-2 wireless iPod transmitter/receiver ($169)
- Acoustic Revive Quartz insulators, resonators, and cancelers ($125-625)
Download the entire issue (10 MB PDF) by going to the Affordable Audio web site and clicking the February 2009 issue link in the left column. Don’t miss Todd Arthur’s article about replacing his Audio Research SP16 preamp with an Audible Illusions Modulus 3A. I love articles about real world systems and the people that love them. Nice!
The Hi-Fi Reader, perhaps the most underground of all the audiophile ‘zines, has published a new issue (#8). Included are the following reviews:
- Ohm Micro Walsh Tall floorstanding speakers
- Sony PS1 CD player and game system
- Pete Riggle Rega tonearm mods: VTAF tonearm VTA adjuster and CCM counterweight upgrade
The new issue also includes coverage of last years Rocky Mountain Audio Fest, as well as a story on Austin band Ghostland Observatory. Check out subscription information at the Hi-Fi Reader web site.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
The Absolute Sound (TAS) has published its March issue, dubbed the “Analog Issue.” Included are reviews of the following:
- Music Hall MMF2.2 turntable
- Pro-Ject XPression III turntable
- Rega P3-24 turntable
- Nottingham Interspace Jr. turntable
- Ginko Audio Cloud 14 turntable isolation platform
- PS Audio GCPH phonostage
- Benz Glider SM phono cartridge
- Well Tempered Labs Amadeus turntable
- Clearaudio Nano phonostage
- Phonomena II phonostage
- Graham Slee Era Gold phonostage
- Grado Reference Platinum cartridge
- Tri-Planar VII U II tonearm
- Cerwin-Vega CLS-215 floorstanding speakers
- Esoteric A-100 tubed power amplifier
- AAS Gabriel/Da Vinci turntable and Da Vinci Grandeeza tonearm
- JansZen electrostatic loudspeakers
Pick up the paper version at newsstands now, or wait for the digital version to show up on the TAS web site.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Stereo Times has posted a review of the TIDAL Contriva floorstanding loudspeakers ($60,900). Reviewer Mike Wright was infatuated with their appearance (photo). He notes:
The craftsmanship was beautiful, and in fact, was first class in every respect.
I have not encountered a better made speaker…
On the sound, he concludes:
Keeping in mind that I have not heard every loudspeaker in existence, still, I’d be hard pressed to imagine that there is a loudspeaker significantly better than the Contrivas.
Wow. So, what extras do you get for your $60K?
2 professional ATA-flightcases on wheels, stainless-steel isolators (16 parts), chrome-plated stand-bars for a safer stand, microfibre-cleaning cloth, owners manual leatherbook with its personal measurement protocols.
Read the entire review.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Audiogon, the online marketplace for high-end used equipment, has posted 15 videos taken at CES 2009:
If you like these, you may want to check out the 20-plus videos they posted for CES 2008. Make yourself a cocktail and put on Sinatra at the Sands while you’re at it…
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
SoundStageV.com, the video arm of the SoundStage! Network, has posted three highlight videos from CES 2009 that focus on introductions of new audiophile products:
More video reviews and factory tours are available on SoundStageV. I like their no-nonsense approach to editing these clips. As with all videos about sound equipment, I’m not sure the subject matter warrants video presentation, but at least they are concise and well produced. Nice!
SoundStage! Network has posted a new set of high end component reviews. Among them:
Also check out their new galleries section for some nice photos of some of the gear they review.
Enjoy the Music.com has posted a whole bunch of new content. Among the new reviews are:
Check out the full reviews, then read some of the new articles too.
Hi-Fi World has published its March issue in both print and electronic versions. Included are reviews and articles on the following components:
- EAR 868PL tube preamp and 890 power amp
- Avid Acutus turntable
- Onkyo TZ-NR906 receiver
- Pioneer PD-D9 CD player
- Roksan K2 CD player
- B&W 683 floorstanding speakers
- KEF iQ70 floorstanding speakers
- Mordaunt Short Mezzo 6 floorstanding speakers
- Neat Ultimatum MFS bookshelf speakers
- Spendor SA-6 floorstanding speakers
- Myryad Mi system
- Olde Worlde: Aiwa LP3000 turntable
- TJ Full Music valves
- Atacama Equinox equipment rack
- Philips MCi500H system
- Audio Origami turntable bearing oil
- Musical Fidelity V-DAC
- DIY: Dynaco A25 bookshelf speakers
- Yamamoto YC-03S moving coil cartridge
Plus, the new issue also features a supertest of seven integrated amps, including models from Cambridge Audio, Exposure, Leema, Marantz, Naim, Roksan and Yamaha. Purchase the electronic edition to see it now. Tell ’em Daily Audiophile sent you…
