FIIO F9 PRO REVIEW
March 13, 2018 Comments Off on FIIO F9 PRO REVIEW
“You still get a similar emphasis compared to the F9 from 50-100Hz and a very slight sub-bass roll-off but it is not pushing down on the mids with that lower mid dip. Nor is it overly warming up instrumental timbre. As such, the F9 Pro presentation is a bit more balanced sounding than the F9, a touch more forgiving, and still delivering excellent resolution for this price point.”
VON SCHWEIKERT AUDIO ULTRA 9 $175.000 SPEAKERS
March 13, 2018 Comments Off on VON SCHWEIKERT AUDIO ULTRA 9 $175.000 SPEAKERS
“The sleek dimensions of the ULTRA 9 design fits nicely into any sound room yet brings all the transparency, attack, dynamic authority and panoramic soundstage of its larger sibling, the ULTRA 11. All the components and voicing are identical to that of the larger flagship, just “right sized” to fit real-world sound room dimensions. The ULTRA 9 projects a sound field that is so dynamic that it sounds like a far larger system.”
GRADO PS2000E $2695, REVIEW
March 12, 2018 Comments Off on GRADO PS2000E $2695, REVIEW
“Listeners who appreciate classical music and dynamic recordings will appreciate the transducers wide soundstage and layering. The air and space between musicians was well defined. The imaging and space with exceptional layering showcased every piece of the orchestra. When I closed my eyes I could feel the excitement of the orchestra and the speed and dynamics of the PS2000e always delivered the majestic performances with musicality, imaging with a first rate clear picture of the musicians and their individual sections. The outline of each section and musician was excellent and the air between the instrument and musician was special.”
PSB M4U 8 Noise-Canceling Wireless Headphones Review
March 12, 2018 Comments Off on PSB M4U 8 Noise-Canceling Wireless Headphones Review
“The Beats Studio3 Wireless headphones ($349.95) feature Pure Adaptive Noise Canceling, Bluetooth wireless functionality, and good sound quality. The Sennheiser PXC 550 ($399.95) has an incredible array of features and benefits, including excellent sound quality, adaptive noise-canceling, and a fold-up design. The Bose QuietComfort 35 Wireless Headphones II ($349.95) have Google Assistant built in, as well as adjustable noise cancellation. They offer Volume Optimized EQ, which adjusts the sonic frequencies depending on how loud you are listening–sort of like the loudness button for adding bass when listening at low volumes, but I heard some changes even at higher volumes. They do not fold up, though. The Sony MDR-1000X ($248.00) has adjustable noise cancellation, but I felt that, to get the ANC to a level where the outside noise was attenuated fully, the sound quality was negatively impacted. The rest of the Sony’s features are well designed and work nicely. As a result, I had to rate the Sony ANC capabilities last in the pack, and ANC is such an important feature for mobile use.”
HORNS FOR THE BIG BOYS
March 12, 2018 Comments Off on HORNS FOR THE BIG BOYS
“”Horns for the big boys, NO toys!” DIY Basshorn Project four for the Hornsolutions’ new customer from Austria. The Basshorn has a mouth of 244 x 244cm and will be fired with 2x TAD 1602 and 2x JBL 2225H drivers. On the left and right side there will be a pair of Hornsolutions Satohorns and the Elysio HT16 Tweeterhorn…”
Sonus Faber Guarneri Tradition loudspeaker $15,900 Review
March 11, 2018 Comments Off on Sonus Faber Guarneri Tradition loudspeaker $15,900 Review
“After some experimentation, I positioned the Guarneri Traditions close to where the TAD Micro Evolution Ones had been when I listened to them for the review published elsewhere in this issue: with their woofers 74″ from the wall behind them, and, due to my room’s slight asymmetry, the left speaker’s woofer 27″ from the LPs lining the nearest wall, the right speaker’s 42” from the books lining that wall. These positions slightly shelved down the low frequencies but gave the best transition between the mid- and upper-bass regions. The kick drum at the beginning of a live 2010 recording of Phish playing Little Feat’s “Time Loves a Hero” (16-bit/44.1kHz FLAC, no longer available) was both well defined and had sufficient, er :
TechDAS Air Force III Turntable $29,500 Review
March 11, 2018 Comments Off on TechDAS Air Force III Turntable $29,500 Review
“But if you’re looking to put together a top-flight system at a budget that doesn’t approach astronomical levels, then the Air Force III is surely a potent contender. Once upon a time, in my early youth, “made in Japan” constituted a warning sign. Those days, however, are long over. The fit ’n’ finish of the Air Force III are simply dynamite and the performance is, as well. Here’s the bottom line: If you really want to soar into the vinyl stratosphere, then call in the Air Force!”
Ayon Stealth DAC and CD-T II Signature CD Transport Review
March 11, 2018 Comments Off on Ayon Stealth DAC and CD-T II Signature CD Transport Review
“The DSD upsampling function is a 995 euro option for the CD-T II transport. Personally, I would leave it out when purchasing it, but this is very much a relative matter. I know that there are many DSD fans out there and depending on personal taste and system matching, one might have a view different from mine. As with virtually all aspects of these two high tech products, the choice is yours, all the options are there, for the user to freely choose between.”
McIntosh Labs MA5300 Integrated Amplifier $5000 Review
March 10, 2018 Comments Off on McIntosh Labs MA5300 Integrated Amplifier $5000 Review
“Nothing is lost and nothing is added passing through this MA5300 amplifier. In actuality it functions like a central switch board becoming a faithful conduit of the music from the source. If I were to begin building (once again) a highly accurate laboratory reference audio system. I would base everything on the corner stone that is the McIntosh 5300 Integrated amplifier. It is the McIntosh Labs reputation carried forward, the build quality and performance is exemplary! Considering the range of prices of modern high-end audio amplifiers, it is not expensive at $5000. Almost a bargain, actually, all things are considered. I know the phrase highly recommended has been totally worn out to death, but it still is true, go and listen to the McIntosh MA5300 integrated amplifier with phono stage, and you’ll probably find yourself extremely happy.”
Audionet WATT Integrated Amplifier Equipment Review – video
March 10, 2018 Comments Off on Audionet WATT Integrated Amplifier Equipment Review – video
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