Volti Audio • Razz Loudspeakers $4999 Review
November 29, 2020 Comments Off on Volti Audio • Razz Loudspeakers $4999 Review
http://www.theaudiobeat.com/equipment/volti_audio_razz.htm
“Roberts told me during his visit that he’s a big fan of EL34 push-pull amps, so I brought out my vintage Conrad-Johnson MV52. This was my first audiophile purchase, and it continues to be musically satisfying, even after decades of ownership. The sound with the Razz was excellent, with smooth highs, a lush midrange and just enough control of those 12″ woofers. This amp proved to be a great match for the Razz, responsible for the best listening sessions I had with the speakers. If my Yamamoto amp produced a more seductive tone, the push-pull Conrad-Johnson amp gave more oomph and produced bigger dynamic swings. And while the MV52 gave up ground in soundstage width and depth compared to the Yamamoto, it wasn’t by much, and the C-J amp countered with better pace and rhythm. I’m sure readers can think of many current pentode and tetrode amps that might produce similarly good or better results with the Razz.”
Grado GT220 Bluetooth Wireless IEM $259 Review
November 29, 2020 Comments Off on Grado GT220 Bluetooth Wireless IEM $259 Review
Grado GT220 Bluetooth Wireless IEM Universal Fit Headphone is a stunning achievement. With the best definition, linearity, realism, and nearly unlimited dynamic range, you will be thoroughly entertained no matter where you may find yourself on the planet. At home with classical, jazz, whatever, they will give you that you-are-there presentation you crave. Listening fatigue was nonexistent. Grado has accomplished what I believed was impossible…wireless organic sound. Better get yours before the price goes up.”
Marten Oscar Duo loudspeaker $6995 Review
November 28, 2020 Comments Off on Marten Oscar Duo loudspeaker $6995 Review
https://www.stereophile.com/content/marten-oscar-duo-loudspeaker
The track begins with a short introduction: Oscar’s piano center stage, a bit of finger-cymbal percussion on the left, and then Ray Brown’s arco bass sweep, which should go deep and produce, at one point, a shuddery, visceral swell that’s felt as much as it’s heard. The tune then follows, with the trio in full swing. I’ll borrow a Dudley-ism here and write that these little speakers played the tune, with Brown’s bass sweep rising to a deeply felt swell and then, once the tune gets underway, well-articulated finger plucks that are not at all shy on bottom. Peterson’s piano sits, well-focused, well forward and center-stage, with clean attack, neither “tinkly” nor softened nor in any way inhibited by the lower/midbass congestion that’s so often the trade-off for bass extension (or the illusion of it) in small two-way loudspeakers.”
Little DOT LD H1 $1,399 Review
November 28, 2020 Comments Off on Little DOT LD H1 $1,399 Review
Little Dot LD H1 Review
According to Little Dot, the fully discrete, symmetrical, pure class A amp circuit has better transient response and lower cross distortion than the asymmetric circuit, which makes the sound quality more sweet. You can find out more about the LD H1 hybrid design philosophy and the impact of it on the “sound” on the Little Dot product page. The beauty of a hybrid amp is that it in theory can drive headphones with an impedance between 16 and 600Ohm. We’ll be looking at the sound part later in this article.
The Little Dot LD H1 has a single ended RCA input, a 3-pin XLR input as well as a balanced 3-pin preamp output. Headphone-wise it has a 4-pin XLR balanced output and 6.35 SE output. Internally the LD H1 uses top quality components such as Philips BC Components electrolytic and coupling capacitors, as well as dedicated (German) Mundorf MCap EVO audio coupling capacitor.
J.SIKORA STANDARD MAX BLACK 14,770 EUR REVIEW
November 27, 2020 Comments Off on J.SIKORA STANDARD MAX BLACK 14,770 EUR REVIEW
https://www.monoandstereo.com/2020/10/jsikora-standard-max-black-turntable.html
Analogue could still be seen by many as a radically different medium compared to digital technology. It has its qualities, but at the upper level of the 21st century, the differences are not as great as they were a few years ago.
The younger generation, born and grew up in the digital world, is wrongly generalized as unfathomable for the analog. Many of them are rediscovering the vast musical heritage of vinyl records and going even further by trying to find music that was never released in the digital realm.
The analog is not cemented in the older generation. It finally broke out of the mold. As with books, there is a positive trend towards recognizing the qualities of the analog medium and a deeper appreciation of the physical interaction with record and album covers. “
KINERA FREYA REVIEW
November 27, 2020 Comments Off on KINERA FREYA REVIEW
Treble is of course not on the same level as the Nanna but it’s still very impressive. The extension is well done and treble resolution is quite nice. There’s plenty of articulation and air. I think high frequencies are the best part about the Freya because it’s not easy to find this type of extension and articulation with sub-300$ earphones.
You gave good energy and brightness here as well as good transparency. Treble detail is good and highs overall are clean and crisp. I think the lower treble region is a bit boosted to improve overall clarity feeling, but the good part is that it’s not aggressive. The treble is under control and it’s not fatiguing.”
3-Way Bookshelf SPEAKER BUILD with Omni-Tweeter
November 27, 2020 Comments Off on 3-Way Bookshelf SPEAKER BUILD with Omni-Tweeter
Rosson Audio RAD-0 Headphones Review
November 26, 2020 Comments Off on Rosson Audio RAD-0 Headphones Review
Rosson Audio RAD-0 Headphones – A Breathtakingly Musical, Aesthetically Customizable Headphone!
Despite the world that is swirling madly around, there is a wealth of riches about us in the form of millions of songs, available to all manner of electronic device, at home or on the go. And coupled with the growing array of playback devices and their next generation capabilities, there is a lot for us music lovers to be grateful for. That is, if we like the monk, who is chased by the tiger, brings awareness to the moment in order to stop and happily consume the strawberry before him.
The Rosson Audio RAD-0 is, without doubt, one of the most brilliantly engineered, astonishingly musical, incredibly transparent, and extended planar magnetic headphones that we have had the opportunity to review. And, of course, we are pleased to both very highly recommend it and to award to the The Rosson Audio RAD-0 our “GOLD KEYNOTE” AWARD. Kudos to Alex Rosson and the design team!”
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