August | 2015 | Audiophilepure

Sumiko S.9 Subwoofer Reviewed

August 21, 2015 Comments Off on Sumiko S.9 Subwoofer Reviewed

“Basically, the S.9 made the F206s sound like the larger Revel F208s, although with smoother bass response because I was free to position the sub in the spot where it works best with my room acoustics. I found that, with music, the S.9 had enough muscle to do what I wanted it to do. Now, I didn’t put on the latest Kanye West album and crank the system to the max, but I did put on the recording of the Saint-Säens “Organ Symphony” from the Boston Audio Society Test CD 1, which has deep pipe-organ tones reaching down to 16 Hz. Not surprisingly, the 10-inch S.9 couldn’t handle the deepest tones the way a good 15-inch sub can, but it did reproduce them at a modest level without apparent distortion. When I clicked the AVA ABX box’s remote to go back to the F206s on their own, the tones disappeared entirely.”

Sony NW-ZX2 – Review

August 21, 2015 Comments Off on Sony NW-ZX2 – Review

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” To boost audio playback, Sony’s added a couple of sound-enhancing technologies to the ZX2. DSEE HX claims to upscale normal music to ‘near high-resolution’ sound quality.”

Gradient 6.0 Review

August 21, 2015 Comments Off on Gradient 6.0 Review

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“Apart from these details, I think that 6.0 are fantastic, user-friendly and extremely graceful speakers, which seem to be ideal for small and medium-sized spaces. After five minutes I began to think that if I didn’t review speakers, amps, cables and DACs, I would consider buying 6.0, combined with Cyrus Lyric 09 or Naim SuperUniti… But everything would depend on whether these lightweight boxes can really play well”

How to set up your Pro-Ject Essential II turntable – Video

August 21, 2015 Comments Off on How to set up your Pro-Ject Essential II turntable – Video

WILSON AUDIO SPECIALTIES SASHA SERIES-2 LOUDSPEAKER REVIEW

August 19, 2015 Comments Off on WILSON AUDIO SPECIALTIES SASHA SERIES-2 LOUDSPEAKER REVIEW

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“Interestingly, the new speaker’s crossover is even quieter in terms of background noise or hash — as much as this can be a difficult concept to describe and to grasp unless actually experienced. Sasha Series-2 expresses low level transient information and minutiae succinctly, elevating the sense of being present at a ‘real’ performance. This quality also allows vocals to sound clear and natural with extraordinary articulation. You won’t miss a word even from, say, Rickie Lee Jones’ often-slurred incantations.”

OPPO PM-3 Review

August 19, 2015 Comments Off on OPPO PM-3 Review

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” PM-3 is currently the cheapest handset in OPPO’s catalogue using planar transducers which are very similar to those used in the flagship PM-1 model. Each driver takes form of a round, flat membrane with a diameter of 55 mm, made of seven thin layers for maximum durability while maintaining low weight. The structure of the membrane is designed to provide excellent stability, even at high thermal loads”

Clearwave Loudspeaker Design Duet 6 $2,995 -Review

August 19, 2015 Comments Off on Clearwave Loudspeaker Design Duet 6 $2,995 -Review

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When I listen to speakers or for that matter any piece of equipment there are certain things I listen for, such as: tonality, high end extension, clean tight bass, transition between bass, midrange, treble, and balance from extreme to extreme. Secondly I listen for sound stage depth, height, width..

Clearaudio Performance DC Turntable Review

August 19, 2015 Comments Off on Clearaudio Performance DC Turntable Review

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” At the same time, some of the engineering really does put the Performance DC in a slightly different category to many rivals. The pitch stabilty, minimal coloration and impressive resistance to surface noise makes this a great turntable for anyone returning to the format after years of digital because it competes with it on an almost even footing in competence while trouncing it for joy”