Kaldas RR1 Electrostatic Headphone Review
April 12, 2020 Comments Off on Kaldas RR1 Electrostatic Headphone Review
EMPIRE EARS VALKYRIE $1,599 REVIEW
April 11, 2020 Comments Off on EMPIRE EARS VALKYRIE $1,599 REVIEW
“I’ve played trumpet for almost 40 years and know the sound of this instrument more than my own voice at times and the ability to hear it almost perfectly reproduced through a portable set of in-ear monitors had the hairs on my arms stand up to full attention. This was truly an experience that I’ve only really had with one other pair of IEMs, the Zeus –XR by Empire Ears. What was, however, different was that the timpani and various other percussion instruments offered a more visceral feel with the added bass. In the end, I found this presentation with classical music so very satisfying and enjoyable that I think I might prefer the Valkyrie’s representation overall for this added benefit. Instrumental separation and clarity came with world-class transparency and I can easily say that these are right there with the very best in-ear monitors that I’ve ever heard, but cost almost 1/3 – 1/2 as much! They offered an ability to cast both a deep and wide mental image which were equally impressive and if you are a fan of orchestral music, these IEMs were made for you!”
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Accuphase A-48 – power amp $10,400 Review
April 11, 2020 Comments Off on Accuphase A-48 – power amp $10,400 Review
https://audiofi.net/2020/02/accuphase-a-48-a-final-frontier-power-amp/
“The underlying sonic foundation had a tinge of natural warmth, while keeping pace with the rhythm in a non-hurried manner. Your choice of audio cables can affect the results, to make the A-48 sound overly warm and lethargic. May not be a bad thing, given that you will get to tweak the sound to your liking through cables. Truth be told, I had the best results with a simple regular power cord and thin gauge speaker cables that brought out the true musical nature of the amplifier.
If you are looking for a final frontier amplifier that can live with you through the years, the Accuphase A-48 might fit the bill, given its timeless design, involving musicality, solid build, quality components and, best of all, proven capability and power reserves to drive difficult loads. Would I buy this amplifier? It’s a simple yes, resources permitting.”
SVS Ultra | Audiophile Loudspeaker Review!
April 11, 2020 Comments Off on SVS Ultra | Audiophile Loudspeaker Review!
Rethm Maarga loudspeaker Review
April 10, 2020 Comments Off on Rethm Maarga loudspeaker Review
Once in my system, the Maargas brought to it a combination of strengths and weaknesses very different from those of my Altec Flamencos and DeVore O/93s. The Rethms were “airier” and more open than either, with spatial performance that was also superior (especially relative to the Altecs): Images of instruments and voices were more distinct from one another than I usually hear at home, some addressing me from a stage of greater-than-average apparent depth. On the down side, my system’s sense of scale took a step backward—the size of everything was now medium-small to medium—and there was a lack of midrange richness. There was also a bit more upper-mid graininess than I’m used to hearing”
Novafidelity HA500H USB DAC/Headphone Amp Review
April 10, 2020 Comments Off on Novafidelity HA500H USB DAC/Headphone Amp Review
“Thanks to clear controls and a remote handset, the HA500H is simple to use: I especially like the front panel buttons for basic functions, from turning the ‘tube’ mode on and off, to choosing high/low impedance and switching between line and headphone output and balanced/unbalanced ‘phones. It’s so much better to have direct controls rather than having to delve deep into menus to make the most commonly-used changes.
It’s all helped by a large, sharp display panel able to show a range of screens, from virtual swing-needle meters – fun for about ten minutes and then very distracting – to bar-type readouts (ditto) and graphic representations of the input in use. Helpful, too, is a display able to show at a glance the state of all the selectable parameters.”
FOCAL STELLIA REVIEW
April 9, 2020 Comments Off on FOCAL STELLIA REVIEW
https://www.headfonia.com/focal-stellia-review/
“But, of course, there’s the cost factor and there’s no getting around it. And, of course, a lot of the Stellia’s cost includes paying for its sumptuous build and its absolutely decadent aesthetics. There’s clearly a market for this kind of headphone, and if it gets more people to take notice of high-end personal audio and want to experience something truly remarkable – well that’s just great. I appreciated the build and craftsmanship as someone only spending a brief amount of time with the Stellia, but in all honesty, they’re simply too ostentatious-looking for this reviewer. I’d feel simply too conspicuous if I left the house with them, and honesty, probably too conspicuous if I looked at myself in the mirror wearing them at home. If Focal managed to package that driver in a low-key black plastic metal body, with Alcantara instead of leather – and delivered at a lower price-point – then I’d be at the front of the queue. “
Parasound Halo P 6 Preamplifier & DAC Review
April 9, 2020 Comments Off on Parasound Halo P 6 Preamplifier & DAC Review
“For digital inputs, the P 6 features a pair of SPDIF optical inputs, coaxial SPDIF input, as well as a USB input. It should be noted that if you choose to use any of the SPDIF input options, you’ll be limited to PCM audio only, up to 192kHz/24-bit. Only the USB input allows you to take advantage of 384kHz/32-bit PCM and DSD up to quad rate.
With that said, for most of my listening, I fed the P 6 digital audio from my desktop computer to one of its optical inputs. This is my preferred connection when using a computer as a source due to Toslink’s inherent galvanic isolation. I do realize the relative limitations of using this input option, though, so to test DSD functionality, I did connect via USB for a short period of time.”
Jabra Elite Active 75t Earphones Review
April 9, 2020 Comments Off on Jabra Elite Active 75t Earphones Review
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