December | 2014 | Audiophilepure

Kaleidescape Details Alto Media Player

December 26, 2014 Comments Off on Kaleidescape Details Alto Media Player

“With the Kaleidescape Alto, customers can store up to 100 downloaded movies in Blu-ray quality and 600 downloaded movies in DVD quality from the Kaleidescape Store. The store currently offers over 8,500 movies and 1,600 TV seasons from major motion picture studios. HD content is presented in high-bitrate 1080p with lossless audio support, including Dolby Atmos where available”

Do Cables Make an Audible Difference and Are they Worth the Cost?

December 26, 2014 Comments Off on Do Cables Make an Audible Difference and Are they Worth the Cost?

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“Proponents of cables will tell you that you can indeed hear a difference: That silver sounds brighter than copper, that you can audibly hear the “skin effect”, that the nay-sayers aren’t open minded and haven’t tested the cables themselves.”

Reaction Audio PS-15X & PV-15X Subwoofer Preview

December 26, 2014 Comments Off on Reaction Audio PS-15X & PV-15X Subwoofer Preview

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” Just how much performance can you expect for less than $1,000? If you buy a subwoofer from Reaction Audio, the answer is more than you might expect. While Josh’s measurements did uncover some room for improvement in the future, there are few comparably priced subwoofers”

DUBS Acoustic Filters – Video

December 26, 2014 Comments Off on DUBS Acoustic Filters – Video

Clearaudio Master Innovation Review

December 25, 2014 Comments Off on Clearaudio Master Innovation Review

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“. But with the superb Ortofon Cadenza Black, the rocking sounds of Eric Clapton were tougher and more upfront; there was a tremendous level of detail too. Bass-lines were powerful and the drums quick, while Clapton’s vocals had presence and a gritty intensity.”

Oppo PM-2 Planar Headphone Review

December 25, 2014 Comments Off on Oppo PM-2 Planar Headphone Review

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“While the PM2 does not come with the fancy extras the PM1 has, it still has the bare essentials: a 3M long 6.3mm cable, a 4ft 3.5mm cable (trust me, this makes sense; I’ll explain later), and a carrying case. Though I do have some qualms about the carrying case being slightly too small. It fits the headphones, but I have to unplug the cable. It’s not a huge problem,”

Monitor Audio Airstream A100 Integrated Amplifier-DAC – Review

December 25, 2014 Comments Off on Monitor Audio Airstream A100 Integrated Amplifier-DAC – Review

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“Some audio products blow you away with detail; others lull you into a relaxing stupor with a smooth, sultry sound. Monitor Audio’s little Airstream A100 struck a fine balance, confidently striding precisely between these two camps. I was smitten by its sound — at once rich yet detailed, smooth but with a hint of sparkle, and surprisingly neutral”

Sony SRS-X9 Wireless Speaker Review

December 25, 2014 Comments Off on Sony SRS-X9 Wireless Speaker Review

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“Although it’s acceptable for spoken word and acoustic guitar at lower volumes, the X9 probably won’t please listeners accustomed to a balanced sonic profile. NPR podcast fans and treble enthusiasts might be drawn to it, but listeners with a yen for a fleshed-out bass line or rich mids can do better elsewhere, especially given all the competiton and many other excellent options at this high price point.”