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https://www.stereophile.com/content/eversolo-dmp-a6-master-edition-gen2-streaming-da-processor

Footnote 5: If I initiated a search for an artist, album, or track while playing from the DMP-A6 library (which feeds files from my NAS), the sound could become irregular or simply stop. I suspect that the DMP-A6’s 4GB RAM is too small to manage both functions simultaneously given the large size of my library. Eversolo says that for “very large music libraries based in NAS, search operations and metadata indexing during playback will consume more system resources, which could affect the stability. Adding internal SSD will be helpful to reduce the system load and improve the performance to speed up library operations.”

The bass frequencies have good note distinction and ability to reproduce bass notes, but the power output is not enough in some cases, and is unable to produce any noticeable weight and punch.

The bass seems capped off at 20Hz since I tested a few IEMs that I’m sure are capable of performing as low as 12Hz, and once they reached 20Hz, they suddenly stopped producing bass with this dongle.

I would have incorporated a subsonic filter in this device myself, since it helps in conserving output power reserves, and is something beneficial for this device.

The midrange is expansive but focused, and forward, but not too vigorous. They sound assertive with a boundless character that can paint a bold midrange sound.

https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/yg-acoustic-carmel-3-loudspeaker

The Carmel 3 is the smallest and, at $29,800 per pair, the least expensive loudspeaker in the Reference range. This slender 2-way floorstander was first introduced in 2010, with an updated version following in 2015. The Carmel 3 made its North American debut at Capital AudioFest in November 2023. As with all Reference Series speakers, its enclosure is constructed entirely with an aluminum alloy, the 48 parts of the cabinet produced in Arvada, Colorado, by YGs eight hard-working CNC machines. (The Peaks range products have an aluminum front baffle but the remainder of the enclosure is fabricated from a dense resin material sourced in Europe.) The Carmel 3 stands 41″ tall with a gently sloping front baffle. Although it weighs in at a solid 85 pounds, it has a relatively small footprint, and YG has incorporated a substantial weighted base plate that helps prevent the speaker from being knocked over. In addition to providing mechanical stability during “real-world usage”—i.e., kids and pets invading the listening space—the plate also has a damping function and contributes to the tuning of the internal volume

When is a DAC more than the sum of its parts? When it delivers music at the most steady, fatigue-free rate, while embodying a unified, not divided, innate ability to communicate with the music.

I can only express my deepest respect and appreciation for such a thoughtfully conceived and exquisitely refined high-end audio product – one that exudes quality in every detail and evokes a fascination similar to my fondness for haute horology and haute automotive design. It is one of those rare pieces of electronics that, in the absence of mechanical and electronic distractions, disappears to become a musical storyteller. And what a storyteller Varèse is!

In conclusion, this was a demanding task and endeavor, but what a sonic ride. It was a pleasure and a privilege to test Varèse, dCS’s top-tier music system – a preeminent DAC that radiates poise and aural proportions previously unheard – an ultra-musical DAC with one-of-a-kind, ultra-level spatial fidelity.

When you know, you know – and apparently dCS knows. By bridging technology and musical storytelling in a one-of-a-kind way, Varèse is more than worthy of receiving the first ever combined Mono & Stereo Editor’s Choice and Uber Audio award.

https://pt.audio/2026/07/12/tad-me1tx-review

There is no escaping the fact that this is an expensive loudspeaker system. At nearly $23,000 for the silver finish reviewed here, including the dedicated ST3TX stands, the ME1TX competes directly with some exceptionally capable floorstanding loudspeakers. And yet that comparison ultimately works in TAD’s favor.

The ME1TX delivers what I would estimate to be at least seventy to eighty percent of the scale and authority of many moderate-sized floorstanders while offering a level of midrange transparency, coherence, and imaging that will equal—or surpass—many considerably more expensive designs. Whether that balance makes sense will depend on your listening priorities, room, and musical tastes, but it is an unusually compelling proposition for listeners who value accuracy and musical engagement over sheer physical output.

My time with the ME1TX was nothing short of sublime. Over the years I’ve had the privilege of living with and reviewing some truly exceptional loudspeakers. Most earn my admiration. A select few earn my respect. Only the rarest products leave me thinking about how I might fit them into my own system after the review is over. The TAD ME1TX is one of those loudspeakers. It is, quite simply, my favorite loudspeaker to have occupied my listening room. The TAD ME1TX has earned a place on my short list of future loudspeaker purchases. I can offer no stronger recommendation than that

https://www.analogplanet.com/content/our-depth-record-cleaning-primer-how-find-best-vinyl-cleaning-methods-and-machines-your

Alcohol — such as isopropyl and ethyl — can safely be used on vinyl, especially in low concentrations at room temperature, as shown in PVC Chemical Resistance Charts. (Footnote 9) The impact of ethyl alcohol on plasticized PVC has also been studied, and the conclusion is there is no risk of damage in low concentrations at room temperature. (Footnote 10)

For my own record cleaning, I use lab-grade — i.e. highly purified — isopropyl alcohol. A small 2% concentration will lower water’s surface tension by about 28% of what Tergitol can achieve, improving both washing and rinsing effectiveness. And since high purity alcohol evaporates completely it will leave no residue behind, making it safe to use in a rinse step. Additionally, alcohol has antimicrobial properties which should help remove mold and other microorganisms.

However, after all the research I have done for the purposes of this article, I decided to avoid using alcohol in all ultrasonic cleaning solutions. Why? The research indicates that temperature plays a role in the safety of alcohol on PVC — it is safe at room temperature but becomes less safe as the temperature increases. Temperature is effectively particle motion; the higher the temperature, the higher the mean velocity of particles in a liquid. The high-speed jets created during cavitation are akin to high-speed particles in a high-temperature liquid. My conclusion is to avoid alcohol in ultrasonic solutions — if anything, out of caution.