Introducing The VPI Avenger Turntable, Harry Weisfeld, VPI Industries, Capital Audiofest
September 12, 2015 Comments Off on Introducing The VPI Avenger Turntable, Harry Weisfeld, VPI Industries, Capital Audiofest
Questyle cma800r dual mono headphone amp – Review
September 11, 2015 Comments Off on Questyle cma800r dual mono headphone amp – Review
” You’d get really bad compression effects. With the LCD-2, the rooms were completely open in the back. This eliminated the compound pressurization effects which wreaked havoc especially on the XC’s treble and presence region. The famously chewy Audeze midband overloaded in fully balanced mode when the backs of its diaphragms closed off. Gobs of image density are all well and good but as with anything else, overdone is overdone. Balance and moderation remain key. With the LCD-2, dual mono just pushed the envelope of chocolately richness whilst still closing it off for safe delivery. With the LCD-XC, the envelope bust open for a right mess. In the treble and with my Polish hybrid silver/copper wires, the LCD-2 gained unexpected but well-appreciated energy in mono mode. With the XC, this overstepped into sizzly bright bite and weird careening glintiness which were instantly off-putting and disqualifying. Unexpected but again well appreciated, Audeze’s (in)famous bassiness did not go overboard but tightened the reins. This eliminated their elephantine aspects and stepped back into feeling properly awesome. Whether a pure copper leash on the XC might have ameliorated some of my complaints I can’t know. Let’s simply eliminate the XC from the running for being clearly not synergistic. Let’s say just a bit more on the successful half of my ‘fully balanced’ Audeze experiment.”
Linn Majik DSM Integrated Amplifier-Network Music Player – Review
September 11, 2015 Comments Off on Linn Majik DSM Integrated Amplifier-Network Music Player – Review
” These should be the speakers’ “ideal” positions, according to Linn — that is, where they sound their absolute best. From there, the Linn has you place, and measure once more, the speakers in their “practical” positions — they assume that listeners will have to contend with furniture, television stands, equipment racks, and other space restrictions. The Majik DSM crunches some numbers, then spits out a profile for the lowest frequencies (10-200Hz) that adjusts the speakers’ frequency response to offset the various room modes. Linn promises that the Majik will then deliver, from your speakers’ “practical” positions, the sound you hear from them in their “ideal” positions. Cool, right?”
Concrete Audio N1- Review
September 11, 2015 Comments Off on Concrete Audio N1- Review
“ndeed, low loss is very much the order of the day when it comes to the N1. The concrete enclosure is massively stiff and rigid, yet enjoys excellent self-damping — helped by a firmly attached, heavy felt lining. The careful shaping of the internal volume eliminates the need for extensive lossy internal damping materials, with just a very loose filling of natural wool, while the 6dB slopes used in the crossover allow for a simple circuit using the fewest subtractive elements. Bolt your lightweight drivers firmly to such a solid foundation and you can expect the best possible energy transfer.”
Best Sports Headphones and Earphones 2015 – Expert Review
September 11, 2015 Comments Off on Best Sports Headphones and Earphones 2015 – Expert Review
Denon D-M40DAB Stereo Micro System review-Video
September 11, 2015 Comments Off on Denon D-M40DAB Stereo Micro System review-Video
Campfire Lyra Review
September 10, 2015 Comments Off on Campfire Lyra Review
” I told her they were the new Campfire Lyras, and yes, the sound was really nice. I explained I didn’t own them, I was reviewing them for my CNET “Audiophiliac” blog, and she immediately put the URL in her phone. ”
Rolls-Royce Wraith Inspired Audio System
September 10, 2015 Comments Off on Rolls-Royce Wraith Inspired Audio System
” Rolls-Royce NEW musically inspired version of their Wraith coupe was design with the live music experience as reference. This new model spots unique and bespoke audio system that was two year in the making in collaboration with few prominent audio engineers. This 1300W audio system implements 18-channel audio system with two bass, seven midrange and seven tweeters drivers. ”
Violectric HPA V281 headphone amplifier just arrived
September 10, 2015 Comments Off on Violectric HPA V281 headphone amplifier just arrived
“Mighty, legendary and fully loaded Violectric HPA V281 headphone amplifier just arrived at Mono & Stereo for evaluation. HPA V281 screams Made In Germany. Not time yet to connect and explore, but soon. Stay tune for more info and first impression about this exciting arrival ”
DYNAUDIO FOCUS 600 XD ACTIVE WIRELESS DIGITAL LOUDSPEAKER
September 8, 2015 Comments Off on DYNAUDIO FOCUS 600 XD ACTIVE WIRELESS DIGITAL LOUDSPEAKER
The top end was open and extended, with a good balance between resolution and smoothness. On hi-res sources, the 600 XD sounded “big” in the treble—that is, the presentation was the antithesis of closed-down or confined. Coupled with the excellent soundstaging, the 600 XD produced an expansive sense of space and dimensionality.
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