April | 2015 | Audiophilepure

Does a high-res music player make sense for you?

April 2, 2015 Comments Off on Does a high-res music player make sense for you?

“Just because a file is high res doesn’t automatically mean it sounds different or better than standard resolution files. The quality of the original recording comes first, if it’s great, it can sound spectacular even as a 320 MP3 with high-res players, with a set of killer headphones.

Magnepan .7 Loudspeakers $1,400 – Video

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Legacy Audio Focus SE Loudspeakers $11,990 Review

April 1, 2015 Comments Off on Legacy Audio Focus SE Loudspeakers $11,990 Review

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” I believe there is a small bump in a narrow frequency band in the lower treble that smoothes out a bit over time and thankfully it is not in the band that accentuates the surface noise on vinyl records. It does add a touch of sparkle and presence giving the speaker a mild West-Coast slant”

Bakoon HPA-01M Portable Amp Review

April 1, 2015 Comments Off on Bakoon HPA-01M Portable Amp Review

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” Interestingly I found the current drive to respond quite differently with BA as opposed to dynamic drivers. In most cases with BA drivers the output followed the same path as planars with a focus on speed, clarity and a neutral sound signature that was quite linear. Whether it was four or 8 drivers the dynamics of each IEM stayed true to that reference signature. BA’s test included 2 customs, the Harmony 8, Visions Ears VE6X and the more midfi Westone”

MONITOR AUDIO SILVER 8 FLOORSTANDING LOUDSPEAKER REVIEW

April 1, 2015 Comments Off on MONITOR AUDIO SILVER 8 FLOORSTANDING LOUDSPEAKER REVIEW

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“n many ways, these are not criticisms but simply observations. Such observations begin to fade when you consider that vast Monitor Audio audience out there in the real world – not every Silver 8 buyer is going to pamper these loudspeakers with the finest quality audiophile-grade musical material, and where those seeking filigree detail might pass up the Silver 8, those with more eclectic tastes that go beyond the best recordings might find the tonal balance is a benefit, not a hurdle.”

Definitive Technology Wireless Collection Multiroom Audio System Review

April 1, 2015 Comments Off on Definitive Technology Wireless Collection Multiroom Audio System Review

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” to create a music listening session—your smartphone, for example—must remain on, app running, and connected to the Wi-Fi network. Should the controlling device leave the network area, turn off, close, or have an app crash, the music stops.”

Sennheiser Urbanite XL Wireless Review

April 1, 2015 Comments Off on Sennheiser Urbanite XL Wireless Review

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” The lower register instrumentation isn’t boosted wildly, but maintains a strong enough presence to sound full. The spotlight clearly belongs to the higher register strings, brass, and vocals, and you can hear all aspects of the performance clearly.”