January | 2015 | Audiophilepure

Arcam irDAC Digital-to-Analog Converter Reviewed

January 25, 2015 Comments Off on Arcam irDAC Digital-to-Analog Converter Reviewed

” In terms of performance, this unit is likely everything you’d want in a DAC under $1,000. It will breathe life into your music collection. While network streaming isn’t possible, it’s not exactly a reach to have a friend connect their phone to the dedicated input, thereby gaining the technical and sonic prowess of the irDAC without the loss of precious resolution that is the byproduct of streaming.”

Wells Audio Innamorata Signature Amplifier Review

January 25, 2015 Comments Off on Wells Audio Innamorata Signature Amplifier Review

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“The same kinds of greater emotional engagement occur with chamber and solo performances. For Jon Manasse and the Tokyo Quartet playing the Brahms Clarinet Quintet, I could previously hear a smaller but still generous acoustic space with the players’ positions clearly identifiable, and the “woodiness” of the clarinet was a special pleasure. But with the Signatures, am astounded by how naturally present that clarinet has become”

Klipsch RF-62 II: Speakers – Video

January 25, 2015 Comments Off on Klipsch RF-62 II: Speakers – Video

King Sound KS-H3 and M-10 – Video

January 25, 2015 Comments Off on King Sound KS-H3 and M-10 – Video

Oppo HA-1 Headphone Amplifier/DSD DAC and PM-1 Headphones Review

January 24, 2015 Comments Off on Oppo HA-1 Headphone Amplifier/DSD DAC and PM-1 Headphones Review

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The PM-1 headphones are a worthy match for the HA-1. It is an over-ear planar magnetic approach to headphone design that introduces some new developments with planar phones. According to Oppo, the PM-1 employs “a unique 7-layer diaphragm, double-sided spiraling coils, and an FEM-optimized magnet system.” It is driven by a two-sided, seven-layer planar diaphragm, which allows for a powerful push-pull drive that is very even”

MONITOR AUDIO SILVER 10 ’30Hz–35kHz’ Review

January 24, 2015 Comments Off on MONITOR AUDIO SILVER 10 ’30Hz–35kHz’ Review

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” The Silver 10s are really great speakers, especially for the price, but there will be necessary compromises between ultra-wide soundstaging and imaging that might be a little stacked up in the center. They did, however, produce a surprisingly deep soundstage that reached far into the music. The harp that is so often shrouded by violins on the Einaudi track remained audible, and there were no issues with instruments sliding across the soundstage. The piano stayed positioned to the right, with the notes flowing toward my listening position, rather than toward the floor.”

How Balanced Armature Receivers/Drivers Work

January 24, 2015 Comments Off on How Balanced Armature Receivers/Drivers Work

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“Balanced armature receivers in today’s IEMs and hearing aids are quite a bit different than in headphones of old. Conceptually, the biggest difference is that current BA drivers don’t have the “see-saw” pivoting armature like that shown in the diagram above. Todays drivers use an armature that acts mechanically like a diving board. Let’s take a look inside a typical BA receiver used in today’s IEMs and hearing aids”

Line Magnetic Audio LM210IA Integrated Tube Amplifier Review

January 24, 2015 Comments Off on Line Magnetic Audio LM210IA Integrated Tube Amplifier Review

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” The essence here was of listenability: I listened to the entire album only pausing to turn the 180 gram vinyl pressing over between sides, quite a rarity as the restless side of my psyche usually has me flitting from one album to another without hearing any of them in their entirety”

Loit Passeri CD Player Review

January 24, 2015 Comments Off on Loit Passeri CD Player Review

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“After this it was fascinating to hear how the Passeri would handle more rocking material. With Ry Cooder and Bop Till You Drop from 1979 [Warner Bros], the sound was inviting and informative”