Schiit Audio Yggdrasil $2,199 Review

October 11, 2021 Comments Off on Schiit Audio Yggdrasil $2,199 Review

https://audiophilestyle.com/ca/reviews/schiit-audio-yggdrasil-less-is-more-review-r1049/

Another instrument where you hear the improvement with the LIM is a Hammond B3, which just has more of that warm organic tube sound of the real thing. As for bass, listen to the track Starbuck Blues from The Ray Brown Trio, live at Starbucks (link). I was fortunate to see Ray Brown perform once in a club and through the LIM, this is what I remember his bass sounding like, even more so than through the OG. Meaty, rough and gruff. Ditto for the track C.C. Rider from Overseas Special featuring Monty Alexander on piano, Herb Elłis on guitar and Ray Brown on bass. Through the LIM, you hear even more of the club ambiance in this live recording. Please check this one out if you haven’t already.

KLH Model Five loudspeaker Review

October 11, 2021 Comments Off on KLH Model Five loudspeaker Review

https://www.stereophile.com/content/klh-model-five-loudspeaker

The M5s let me hear all the differences between amplifiers and recordings via its clean treble, open midrange, and controlled, authoritative bass. The M5 was a forensic instrument when needed and an audiophile speaker capable of reproducing rich, true-to-the-source sounds when desired. For not a lot of money. The KLH M5s are intoxication kings, urging me to hear my most beloved vinyl via its big personality and well-scaled dimensionality.

I thought, “If only I’d kept that pair of original M5s I found uptown!” But the revived KLH Model Five turned any regrets into a hearty smile of satisfaction.

Vicoustic Acoustic Treatment Options Overview & Comparison

October 11, 2021 Comments Off on Vicoustic Acoustic Treatment Options Overview & Comparison

AUDIRVANA STUDIO REVIEW

October 10, 2021 Comments Off on AUDIRVANA STUDIO REVIEW

A monthly subscription costs $12.99, but you can save a few bucks with a yearly subscription ($9,99/month). And if you want to show your dedication, or REALLY don’t like to subscribe, Roon also has a lifetime subscription, for an eye-watering $699, or approximately 6 years of monthly installment.

But, I’ve been using Plex for years now. Not because I find it better – head to head, Roon literally rolls over the competition when it’s about music – but because I own a big movie database. And, to this day, no other options gave me the same level of refinement when sorting my movies and series. Sure, Plex also sorts my music but as good as it is, the sort engine remains sub-optimal, compared to Roon.

Last but not least, Plex is MUCH cheaper than Roon. A monthly subscription costs $4.99, a yearly one $39.99, and a lifetime only $119.99. I took the yearly one and after more than 6 years, I’ve got nothing but good things to say about Plex.

MANGIRD XENNS UP REVIEW

October 10, 2021 Comments Off on MANGIRD XENNS UP REVIEW

the Mangird Xenns Up sounds fun and exciting with its emphasized bass and treble ranges. Furthermore, the midrange feels slightly recessed compared to the rest of the spectrum thus I can say that IEMs feature a U-shaped signature. The clarity and resolution are impressive, to say the least. It is exceptionally satisfying to have a punchy, rounded, and textured bass response with great control. The engineers behind this product managed to find a tuning that was both fun and technically competent at the same time. Could this be your ultimate tool to help you with your audio engineering endeavors? No, I don’t think so. Could this be your daily driver, all-rounder IEM that puts a huge smile on your face no matter the genre? I would personally bet big on yes. Let’s dig deeper.

Bluesound Node Gen 3

October 10, 2021 Comments Off on Bluesound Node Gen 3

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EMPIRE EARS LEGEND EVO REVIEW

October 9, 2021 Comments Off on EMPIRE EARS LEGEND EVO REVIEW

Let’s get to the thing why you are here today. What does the Legend Evo sound like?
From my custom Odin I knew that I needed to let the Weapon IX+ drivers get some serious play-time before the bass really settles. So I let these burn in for a couple of days (at least 100hrs) before I took serious listening sessions.

That doesn’t mean, that I didn’t give them a quick listen before they reached this time though. From start the bass was quite overwhelming and a little boomy, but after the burn in was complete, the drivers settled in and lows became tighter and faster. So definitely don’t judge these after they have reached their full performance.

Bass has a very important place in the sound signature of the Legend Evo. But it’s not that the Legend Evo is a bass only earphone, definitely not. The lows have spectacular quality, they reach very deep into the sub-bass with high resolution and precision. Overall bass is seated in a more forward position when you’re looking at the entire frequency response. Making it the center of most attention when you take your first listening sessions with it. There is excellent pump and drive in the lows, which makes listening to genres like Hip Hop or electronic a lot of fun.

SONUS FABER’s Lumina II Review

October 9, 2021 Comments Off on SONUS FABER’s Lumina II Review

Gold Note DS-10 Plus Streaming DAC/Preamplifier $3695 Review

October 9, 2021 Comments Off on Gold Note DS-10 Plus Streaming DAC/Preamplifier $3695 Review


When the DS-10 Plus and PSU-10 EVO arrived, I was not instantly enamored, due primarily to my previous experience with a much earlier generation of Gold Note DACs. But after living with and using the DS-10 Plus/PSU-10 EVO combo for several months, I must admit that my initial misgivings were misplaced. The Gold Note DS-10 Plus/PSU-10 EVO combination is capable of producing reference-level sonics and has a feature set that includes all the essential options, including Ethernet and Wi-Fi, a true all-analog signal path, and those 192 different filter settings. When you factor in the dedicated remote and headphone capabilities, as well as Roon and MQA compatibility, you have a component that does everything that a current-generation DAC/preamplifier needs to do, and does it well.

Marantz Model 30 Integrated Amplifier $2,500 Review

October 8, 2021 Comments Off on Marantz Model 30 Integrated Amplifier $2,500 Review

The Marantz Model 30 Integrated Amplifier is in some ways, something of an anachronism. Its lack of digital circuitry may rule it out of consideration for some audiophiles. However, if you’re the consumer who wants the ultimate in simplicity AND great sound in a minimum number of boxes, this amplifier could serve as a great anchor for your stereo sound system.

On the other hand, if you have a primarily phonograph-based system and/or a separate digital front end, you get amazing sound at a fraction of the cost (but 99% of the sound quality) of MUCH more expensive separates systems. So, consider carefully what you want from an integrated amplifier, and if the Marantz Model 30 meets your needs, then buy without worries! The sound quality of this integrated amplifier more than justifies its price.

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