InEar ProMission X Review
January 7, 2020 Comments Off on InEar ProMission X Review
https://headfonics.com/2019/12/inear-promission-x-first-contact/
The ProMission X has a degree more coloration than the ProPhile 8 but it is not as warm or bottom-heavy as the SD5. My initial impression here is of an articulate, pacy but natural sound. I do detect a gentle u-shape with an extended low-end and a bit of mid-bass elevation, maybe just shy of 4-5dB over neutral.
The low-end is offset or balanced out with a 1-2k bump that teases out some very nice and dare I say it fairly pure sounding vocals performances. What is impressive is the upper treble of the ProMission X. There is a bump around 8k but it doesn’t produce a lean or tizzy overtone on the high-pitched instruments. Instead, there is just enough to tease out an excellent harmonic balance and a nice sense of instrumental clarity with some good headroom.
Hegel H390 amplifier
January 7, 2020 Comments Off on Hegel H390 amplifier
https://audiofi.net/2019/12/hegel-h390-amplifier-and-more-norwegian-good/
“Now that we’ve established what the H390 is not, what it does purely as an integrated amplifier is quite amazing. Planar-magnetic speakers such as Magnepan are notoriously power-hungry, and it takes a special amp to really make them sing – the H390 is one of those.
Music simply flowed through the H390, which handled anything that I could throw at it with poise and ease. Vocals, instruments and percussion, and all genres of music from classical, jazz, rock and even metal – the H390 took everything in its stride.”
PBN Olympia EB-SA3 Amplifiers and Lxi Preamplifier$49,995 Review
January 6, 2020 Comments Off on PBN Olympia EB-SA3 Amplifiers and Lxi Preamplifier$49,995 Review
“Where this neutrality becomes very useful aside from distinguishing the recording’s origins and pure musical enjoyment, is what the changes made upstream yields. Changing from the PBN Lxi preamp to the D’Agostino Momentum was not a difficult shift to grasp. The Momentum is a bit of yin to the Lxi’s yang. It’s a shade darker, a shade warmer, a touch deeper in stage, and just as wide, if not as forwardly detailed. Textures are a bit more organic, but these qualities come at a 30% premium in price. The Lxi was livelier where the Momentum’s depth of stage seemed to shave a hair off dynamics. The bass is an equal in terms of extension, a bit heavier feeling-voiced, more bottom up, though with the tone controls the Momentum possesses, it can be transformed in either direction. I have grown so accustomed to having the tone control feature, especially one as well executed as the D’Agostino, I would find it hard to live without. But the Lxi was in the same league, and despite the quirk of not having the ability to switch sources with the remote, and no balance adjustment, I could live very happily with the Lxi. The one caveat beyond those inconveniences would be the Lxi would best suit a system that needs a kick in the pants, and move the stage and upper frequencies a bit forward in mix. “
Campfire Audio: Solaris, Polaris II & Andromeda
January 6, 2020 Comments Off on Campfire Audio: Solaris, Polaris II & Andromeda
iFi Pro iDSD D/A Converter HP Amp/Line Preamplifier Review $2,749
January 5, 2020 Comments Off on iFi Pro iDSD D/A Converter HP Amp/Line Preamplifier Review $2,749
http://everythingaudionetwork.blogspot.com/2019/12/ean-audiophile-review-ifi-pro-idsd-da.html
” The classic “Autumn Leaves” track also revealed the same layering of the drum cymbals and an increase in dynamic range. Ooh, those cymbal brush licks. In top-class DACs, such as the Benchmark DAC3 and Mytek Brooklyn, there might be better spec numbers, but the iFi was right there in the straight ahead listening sessions. I listened to a Pentatone DSD download album, the 1974 version of Berlioz Symphony Fantastique, Sir Colin Davis and The Concertglow Philharmonic (Phillips)). This is my favorite recording of this Berlioz staple, in performance and in sound quality. The richness, fullness and ultimate power of the orchestra — combined with a vastly dynamic, yet rich, analog tape character — was stellar in the Bit Perfect mode, at 2.8MHz sample rate DSD”
Audeze LCD-1 Review
January 5, 2020 Comments Off on Audeze LCD-1 Review
https://www.innerfidelity.com/content/audeze-lcd-1-review
Comfort on the LCD-1 is good, it’s probably the lightest Audeze headphone I’ve yet encountered. Combined with the soft memory foam ear pads and headband, it makes for a pretty lightweight and comfortable listen. My ears are on the smaller side, and I had no problem with the size of the ear cups, though if you have larger or more horizontally-inclined ears, you may find them a bit compact. I do get a bit of discomfort from the top of the headband after particularly long listening sessions, but since the headphones aren’t particularly heavy I would characterize this discomfort as manageable and minor compared to some of the truly hefty full-size headphones I’ve used this year. Overall, the comfort is what I would describe as totally adequate. On to the part you really want to hear about though – the sound.”
Triangle Art Anubis Turntable $15,000 Review
January 4, 2020 Comments Off on Triangle Art Anubis Turntable $15,000 Review
https://positive-feedback.com/reviews/hardware-reviews/triangle-art-anubis-turntable/
“Moreover, wearing the white linen gloves complicates things. In addition to protecting the shiny metal surfaces from fingerprints, they reduce friction, making gripping the heavy components, such as the platter, much more challenging—and potentially disastrous.
When I lowered the weighty platter onto the plinth, gripping it tightly, the tip of one of my gloves’ fingers stretched out and got pinched between them. I had to remove both gloves so I could lift the platter and extract it (I thought for sure the glove would tear). Frankly, I would recommend not wearing gloves while handling the platter and plinth to avoid risking dropping them.”
Paradigm Defiance V12 Review
January 4, 2020 Comments Off on Paradigm Defiance V12 Review
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His final test, using “She Will,” from Lil Wayne’s Tha Carter IV and featuring Drake (16/44.1 FLAC, Cash Money), was the one that made the differences between the subs “most obvious”: “The SB-4000 managed to dig down deeper in reproducing ultra-low bass, and the slam of the thumping bass notes had just a bit more pressure with the SVS. Still, these differences were obvious only in these direct comparisons. The Defiance V12 really did perform admirably, especially considering its price.” In the “Conclusion” of his review, Diego summed up: “All told, the Defiance V12 is a great value that I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to anyone — even those willing to spend much more.”
When Diego’s review of the Paradigm Defiance V12 was published, the subwoofer earned, based on his high recommendation, our Reviewers’ Choice award. In December 2019, the Defiance V12 was recognized as one of our 2019 Products of the Year: Exceptional Value. This month, we add it to our list of Recommended Reference Components — the lowest-priced subwoofer yet to be included.”
Rega Planar 10 / Apheta 3 review
January 3, 2020 Comments Off on Rega Planar 10 / Apheta 3 review
https://www.whathifi.com/us/reviews/rega-planar-10-apheta-3
“The Planar 10/Apheta 3 resolves a great deal of detail but never comes across as overly analytical. All that information is presented in a coherent and wholly musical way. It simply helps to communicate the music’s message rather than impress in its own right.
Moving to Bob Marley’s Catch A Fire reinforces our impression of a rhythmically coherent sound but also shows that the package has an expressive and clear midrange. Marley’s voice comes through with clarity and passion on Concrete Jungle, while the backing instrumentation is presented with an insistent drive that has our feet tapping instinctively.”
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