NAD’s Bluetooth Viso HP70 Review
September 26, 2018 Comments Off on NAD’s Bluetooth Viso HP70 Review
“‘So I came away with mixed feelings about the NAD Viso HP70, mostly because the sound was just too rich for my taste — I prefer the HP50’s leaner and clearer presentation, and it’s significantly less expensive. As for the HP70’s Bluetooth and noise-canceling, they worked well, no problems there. Too bad I didn’t have a Bose QuietComfort QC35 II noise-canceling Bluetooth headphone on hand for comparison; it’s the one to beat for noise abatement. ”
Final Sonorous X Closed Back Headphones Review
September 25, 2018 Comments Off on Final Sonorous X Closed Back Headphones Review
“Though the headamps and the DAPS used here were not perfect or totally neutral, their shortcomings were detectable with the X. I listened through them as well as to them to truly hear these outstanding headphones. A collection of SD chips forming the Maria Callas Opera Recordings in 96kHz/24-bit, produced in cost-is-no-object fashion by Astell&Kern, are a learning experience. Nothing is fake, compressed, expanded, or screwed with. On the Astell & Kern A&ultima SP1000, or fed into my E.A.R. DAC 4 to the E.A.R. HP4 headphone amp, the final Sonorous X was unabashedly a window on the performance, i.e., utter perfection. Callas was the authentic Callas, singing from the first act of Carmen, as real and breathtaking as ever heard. The symphony played just behind her, filling the soundstage. The chorus was behind and above the orchestra.”
Shazam Is Now Completely Ad-Free (Thanks to Apple)
September 25, 2018 Comments Off on Shazam Is Now Completely Ad-Free (Thanks to Apple)
‘Apple Music vice president Oliver Schusser commented positively on the acquisition saying, “with a shared love of music and innovation, we are thrilled to bring our teams together to provide users even more great ways to discover, experience and enjoy music.”
Shazam helps its users identify over 20 million songs per day, so that’s a lot of ad revenue that Apple is giving up in favor of a different strategy. Shazam will be ad-free on both iPhone and Android, though Android users have access to Google’s superior Sound Search.”
Astell & Kern A&ultima SP1000M review
September 24, 2018 Comments Off on Astell & Kern A&ultima SP1000M review
“A product launch event is never the best time to draw serious conclusions on a new product, especially a high-end device such as this, but our first impressions are certainly positive. Lighter and smaller can only be better for most of us when it comes to portable devices and if Astell & Kern can deliver the level of performance we’re used to, we could be in for a treat. But with that £1999/$2400 price tag, it of course needs to sound very good indeed.”
Micromega M-150 Integrated Amplifier $7,499 Review
September 24, 2018 Comments Off on Micromega M-150 Integrated Amplifier $7,499 Review
“Aural detail and transparency scored just as high. A streamed stereo DSD file of Britten’s “Simple Symphony” (Nordic) features an unusually present, vibrant string sound that can seem almost overdone, but is true to an energetic string orchestra that’s really “digging in” in a vibrant hall. The M-150 delivered the full experience, with rich, woody sonorities and a full range of dynamic shading, such that Britten’s subtle counterpoint weaving bowed and pizzicato lines was vivid and easy to follow.”
The best of the best affordable audiophile gear
September 23, 2018 Comments Off on The best of the best affordable audiophile gear
“Today, we’re not just talking about affordable audio, we’re discussing truly budget-priced audio. The top price for any product on this list is $500, but many are well under half that price. The emphasis is on the lowest priced — but still terrific-sounding — gear for the money. Proving once again that great audio can still be affordable! I’m only including products that I’ve heard or used, so I know they’re truly worthy.”
PrimaLuna DiaLogue Premium HP Integrated Amplifier $4,399
September 21, 2018 Comments Off on PrimaLuna DiaLogue Premium HP Integrated Amplifier $4,399
“Awesome as the HP is as an integrated amplifier, it’s pretty amazing as a headphone amplifier too. Rather than adding the headphone amplifier as an afterthought to cash in on the current craze, PrimaLuna merely attenuates the output of the amplifier via the switch, utilizing the whole amplifier to power your phones.
A quick throwback to the 70s with some Iron Butterfly and Pink Floyd along with the Flaming Lips to keep it in this century, all via the Audeze LCD-2s proves breathtaking. Sampling about ten different phones, it’s clear that the HP succeeds as a world class headphone amp as well. Everything in our headphone arsenal was driven with ease, so true head fi’ers can be confident that the HP will drive the full range of your can collection. This is grain free, tubey goodness at it’s best, providing a number of very long, non fatiguing headphone listening sessions.”
Amazon Echo Sub, Echo Link Amp and Echo Link – Hands On
September 21, 2018 Comments Off on Amazon Echo Sub, Echo Link Amp and Echo Link – Hands On
Master & Dynamics MW07 True Wireless Earbuds – Hands On Review
September 20, 2018 Comments Off on Master & Dynamics MW07 True Wireless Earbuds – Hands On Review
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