Gold Note PH-10 phono preamplifier – Video
March 20, 2017 Comments Off on Gold Note PH-10 phono preamplifier – Video
Sony MDR-Z1R Headphones $2,300 Review
March 18, 2017 Comments Off on Sony MDR-Z1R Headphones $2,300 Review
“I switched from vintage CSN to new hi-res files released by one of my favorite audiophile labels, MA Recordings, and the MDR-Z1R seemed to melt away and transport me directly to the sessions. The rarefied sounds of the La Segunda and Será Una Noche albums were exquisite, with finely focused and precise stereo imaging. I hope more mainstream recordings sound like this someday. Still, I find exceptional recordings here and there from mainstream labels; the Swiss Army Man soundtrack is to die for.”
Audeze iSine 10 in-ear headphones look funky, but sound fantastic – Video
March 18, 2017 Comments Off on Audeze iSine 10 in-ear headphones look funky, but sound fantastic – Video
BRYSTON BP26 PREAMPLIFIER AND 7B3 POWER AMPLIFIER – REVIEW
March 18, 2017 Comments Off on BRYSTON BP26 PREAMPLIFIER AND 7B3 POWER AMPLIFIER – REVIEW
“Switching between the Brystons and the Hegel P30 ($7500) preamp and H30 stereo power amp ($15,000, Issue 223) as respective combos pretty much mirrored what each component brought to bear individually. The Brystons sounded more rhythmically nimble and imparted a shade more upper-frequency openness. The Hegels sounded more continuous and a bit more revealing, and they rendered depth better, too—both of individual images and of the larger soundscape. The pairing of the Bryston BP26 preamp with the Hegel H30 power amp actually sounded quite good. The quick, pristine quality of the BP26 complemented the more tube-like liquidity and sonic sophistication of the H30”
COZOY REI REVIEW
March 18, 2017 Comments Off on COZOY REI REVIEW
“When we look at sound alone REI does not have to fear this giant. The uber-resolving Mojo does beat REI when it comes to details but to my ears Mojo is less lively than its competitor. REI has more blood in its veins, meaning a fuller body and a more pleasing sound signature. Soundstages are similar but REI’s background is darker and hissing is absolutely not given, whereas I can hear Jupiter go nuts with Mojo. Layering from both devices is about the same and instrumental separation is pretty much equal with the REI being a tad in front. I personally think REI outperforms Mojo for what it was made. An add on DAC for your smartphone, whereas Mojo is more like an audiophile Swiss army knife with the same purpose, but REI simply does this job better than the Chord.
Paradigm’s Persona 9H Loudspeaker Review – Video
March 17, 2017 Comments Off on Paradigm’s Persona 9H Loudspeaker Review – Video
McIntosh Labs • MC75 Mono Amplifiers $7500 per pair Review
March 17, 2017 Comments Off on McIntosh Labs • MC75 Mono Amplifiers $7500 per pair Review
“I began my listening with the MC75s connected to a pair of Altec Valencias that are on long-term loan from a local audio buddy. As expected, the very efficient Valencias proved to be no challenge for the MC75s, and they appreciated the extra power on tap. There was a definite break-in period for the amps of at least 100 hours. At first listen, the treble was attenuated, closed in and hooded. Changes to interconnects and speaker cables didn’t change the sound much, so I just let the amps settle in for the first couple of weeks. After break-in, I did swap the supplied power cords for a pair of Shunyata Zi-Tron Sigmas, and there was slightly improved lower treble, so I left them in the system for the rest of the listening period. Once broken in, the MC75s usually needed between 15 and 30 minutes of warm-up time to sound their best, so consider that if you are in a store for an audition.”
AURIS AUDIO HA2-SE REVIEW
March 17, 2017 Comments Off on AURIS AUDIO HA2-SE REVIEW
“There of course is a difference between the stock tubes and the tubes I rolled in (see above) and it mostly is the ECC82 tube that will influence the amplifier’s sound most. The upgraded tube set made the sound stage wider and deeper, the detail higher and slightly increased the smoothness. My OTL topology LaFigaro 339 – depending on the tube sets used – can be a very warm and smooth sounding amplifier but the HA2-SE never comes closed to this sound signature. The Auris is cleaner, more transparent and precise, more dynamic and dare I say, more neutral.”
Introducing Wheel by Miniot – Video
March 17, 2017 Comments Off on Introducing Wheel by Miniot – Video
VIOLECTRIC V850 & V280 SYSTEM $2560 REVIEW
March 15, 2017 Comments Off on VIOLECTRIC V850 & V280 SYSTEM $2560 REVIEW
” In sum, both V850 and V800 follow the same presentation approach, but V850 is a better dac in terms of the technical aspects. Both are great units, but I would choose V850 over V800, if I am about to get a completely new dac.”
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