Schitt Gungnir Multibit DAC & Mjolnir 2 Hybrid-Tube Headphone Amp $1249 Review
April 9, 2016 Comments Off on Schitt Gungnir Multibit DAC & Mjolnir 2 Hybrid-Tube Headphone Amp $1249 Review
” Now for the most important part, the sound. Starting off with the Gungnir Multibit (Gumby), the tonality is quite remarkable. Sounds seem to arise from a broad expanse with spatial cues being projected both wide and deep. Imaging is top-notch but the slightly warm tone that this DAC imparts along with its lack of forthright transients places it slightly behind the much more expensive Schiit Yggdrasil and PS Audio Perfectwave II models in overall separation and resolution. This is a real testament to the Gungnir Multibit as it essentially able to compete with heavyweights many times its own price bracket. The Gumby is able to sound warm, full and smooth while at the same time being highly resolving. A truly great hallmark of any set-up, this talent makes the Gumby a go-to option even in the face of technical beasts because of its organic and liquid-esque quality. It would not be a far off statement then, to liken these to a vinyl system due to its inherent signature and lack of glare. ”
Open Reel Records r2r arrived
April 8, 2016 Comments Off on Open Reel Records r2r arrived
” Open Reel Records Demo Reel Anthology 2015 demo r2r tape just arrived. This is a mixture of some real gems including Thelonious Monk live recording etc. Stay tuned”
FiiO M3 Review – Best Budget Player? – Video
April 8, 2016 Comments Off on FiiO M3 Review – Best Budget Player? – Video
CHORD ELECTRONICS MOJO $599 REVIEW
April 8, 2016 Comments Off on CHORD ELECTRONICS MOJO $599 REVIEW
” The Mojo also plays out a bit better with EDM than the Hugo. That slightly thicker fuller bass response of the Mojo gels much better with the likes of Benny Benassi and Dash Berlin than the Hugo’s more neutral and flatter bass signature. Admittedly though the Hugo has a much more spacious sound to it than the Mojo and the brighter signature in general can often add missing sparkle in some EDM that really needs the top end to shine. Overall though it is about the bass body and weight for the majority of EDM and the Mojo is the more musical choice in that respect.”
This levitating speaker Review – Video
April 8, 2016 Comments Off on This levitating speaker Review – Video
Power Sound Audio S3600i Subwoofer Reviewed
April 8, 2016 Comments Off on Power Sound Audio S3600i Subwoofer Reviewed
“For example, on “Casa Loco” from guitarist Steve Khan’s fantastic album of the same name, all the bass notes sounded perfectly smooth and even. The lowest notes swelled, filling the room without booming or excessively resonating. That’s exactly the way a bass works; plug any electric bass into a good amp, pluck some high and low notes, and you’ll hear what I’m talking about. The groove was right on top of the beat, with zero delay or lag; it pretty much sounded like my Revel F206s had grown a whole lot bigger. The sound reminded me of what I’ve heard from well-calibrated professional subwoofers in top-notch recording studio control rooms.”
PS AUDIO BHK SIGNATURE 300 MONO POWER AMPLIFIER $15,000 REVIEW
April 8, 2016 Comments Off on PS AUDIO BHK SIGNATURE 300 MONO POWER AMPLIFIER $15,000 REVIEW
” You don’t produce a superb-sounding amplifier by choosing the wrong circuit. At the same time, I believe Paul’s comments do more to reflect how much a search for the best possible sound, the experience of the design team, and a deep commitment to creating the best product contribute to an amplifier’s success. The way products evolve are a critical part of its design, and often a part that explains a great deal more about their character and performance than any technical data.”
How a VPI Classic Turntable is made – Video
April 7, 2016 Comments Off on How a VPI Classic Turntable is made – Video
The anatomy of perfect hi-res audio
April 7, 2016 Comments Off on The anatomy of perfect hi-res audio
“Qobuz demands that the studio masters it receives from its partnering record labels are at a minimum resolution of 24-bit/88kHz, and the files it serves go as high as 24-bit/192kHz. With 24 bits, your audio signal can be expressed 16,777,216 ways – that’s a far greater sampling frequency, with more ways of expressing the resulting sample. Also, through Qobuz’s process of turning a studio master into a user-ready file, there’s no upsampling, and no interference with the integrity of the audio.
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