Raidho X-1 Speakers $6,000/pair
November 3, 2017 Comments Off on Raidho X-1 Speakers $6,000/pair
“The X-1 shares the same sonic purity and transparency that is the hallmark of all Raidho speakers, just in a smaller package. Like your favorite Brit minis, there’s no low bass to speak of, and thanks to the front port, you can place them fairly close to the wall without it effecting the delicate midrange balance.”
TAD Evolution Series D1000MK2 DISC PLAYER BLACK EDITION
November 3, 2017 Comments Off on TAD Evolution Series D1000MK2 DISC PLAYER BLACK EDITION
“This model embodies the philosophy and technical standards behind TAD’s dedication to conveying all the passion contained within music. Testifying to this is the latest development derived from our top-end, highly praised TAD-D600 disc player: the Ultra-High C/N*1 Master Clock UPCG*2. To ensure precise reproduction with no tonal changes, TAD focused on minimizing low frequency distortion caused by noise from the clock itself occupying the same spectral region. Designed to achieve a pure low-noise signal approaching the upper limits of audibility, our highly innovative master clock is featured in this model.
Gold Note DS-1000 Streamer DAC With USB, S/PDIF & Optical Inputs
November 3, 2017 Comments Off on Gold Note DS-1000 Streamer DAC With USB, S/PDIF & Optical Inputs
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‘ve had DACs of various quality and price range pass through my system throughout the years, and there is no doubt in my mind that when the DS-1000 is used as a DAC, the sound quality that this Gold Note component delivers is at a level way above its asking price. The kicker is that the DS-1000 is much more than simply a DAC, and I suppose if I was forced to rate it this way, it performs as if the DAC in the DS-1000 at the level of a $10,000 DAC or more. But the DS-1000 is not only a DAC, but also a streamer. And all things being equal, it’s as if Gold Note throws in the streamer for free. Or perhaps the other way around. Regardless, the DS-1000, although not cheap, is practically a bargain when one considers the quality of its internal DAC combined with its fine streamer.”
MCINTOSH MA8900 STEREO INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER $7,500 REVIEW
November 2, 2017 Comments Off on MCINTOSH MA8900 STEREO INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER $7,500 REVIEW
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Audio purists will immediately blanch at the idea of modifying the source signal in any way. But if a recording is substandard, sometimes a touch of equalization (“five-band tone control” in McIntosh-speak) can improve it significantly, allowing you to listen to a favorite performance despite its poor recording quality. If your room is asymmetrical, sometimes a touch on the balance control can restore the desired imaging. And if your speakers happen to be less than totally linear (this applies to almost EVERY speaker on the market, including YOURS), then you can flatten the response, again with a minor touch-up from the equalizer.”
120.000W OF PURE CLASS A!
November 2, 2017 Comments Off on 120.000W OF PURE CLASS A!
“120.000 W of pure Class A!? Well, anyone attending the Audio Video Show 2017 in Poland will have a chance to experience Opera Only Live… Yes, I’ll be there to explore this “machine” hands-on… ”
Legacy Audio, Raven Audio, Legacy Stereo Unfold Technology Demo, RMAF 2017
November 2, 2017 Comments Off on Legacy Audio, Raven Audio, Legacy Stereo Unfold Technology Demo, RMAF 2017
SPL Phonitor X Headphone Amplifier $2799 Review
November 1, 2017 Comments Off on SPL Phonitor X Headphone Amplifier $2799 Review
“With a $2800 budget you have a plethora of headphone amplifier/preamplifier options. Of course, I have not heard them all, but among those I have heard the Phonitor X offers a unique set of features coupled with outstanding performance. I still consider the Audeze Deckard headphone/preamplifier ($699) a superb value, but if you need a balanced line and headphone connection it isn’t going to work for you. When I compared the Deckard’s single-ended headphone output with the Phonitor X’s using the Focal Utopia headphones with their stock, single-ended cable, I was impressed by how similar the two headphone amps sounded, both in tonal balance and in soundstaging. But when I compared the Deckard’s single-ended output with the Phonitor X’s balanced output (using a balanced Moon Audio Silver Dragon cable), the balanced connection bettered the single-ended one with a slightly larger soundstage and better micro-dynamics.”
FIIO X5 3RD GEN DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER REVIEW
November 1, 2017 Comments Off on FIIO X5 3RD GEN DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER REVIEW
“FiiO has well and truly achieved their goal of providing a full featured, high performance DAP at a very affordable price. While it does not have the detail, bass extension & control nor the articulate and musical midrange or highs of my reference unit, it does compete favorably with many thousand dollar plus units I have heard, and I believe represents the performance limits of the components used. It is less fatiguing than most mass market units (regardless of price) and enjoys a probable compatibility with most IEMs and Headphones, so I can heartily recommend it to those trying to maximize their audio experience without an open ended budget.”
Synergistic Research 25th Anniversary SR25 Power Cord and Power Cell 12 UEF SE, RMAF 2017
November 1, 2017 Comments Off on Synergistic Research 25th Anniversary SR25 Power Cord and Power Cell 12 UEF SE, RMAF 2017
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