Triangle Art M-100 Mono Amplifiers and L-200 Preamplifier $23,000 Review
October 4, 2021 Comments Off on Triangle Art M-100 Mono Amplifiers and L-200 Preamplifier $23,000 Review
Under the best circumstances a review, for me at least, will result in widening perspectives and expanding my knowledge regarding what is possible in high-end audio. Keep in mind, this system is designed as purist in form for the purist at heart. There are no creature comforts such as remote volume adjustment or input switching. As my current set up must accommodate my family’s entertainment center, the lack of remote and the temperament of tubes makes this an affair of whimsy and abandon rather than a long term committed relationship. But make no mistake, the Triangle Art M-100 amplifiers and L-200 preamplifier recreates music with verve and life adding up too an intensely musical experience.
Klipsch Forte IV loudspeaker Review
October 4, 2021 Comments Off on Klipsch Forte IV loudspeaker Review
https://www.stereophile.com/content/klipsch-forte-iv-loudspeaker
The 3 Sounds are perhaps Blue Note’s only lost jazz act. No one cares for them outside of rappers looking for samples; their records go for a pittance. But between 1958 and 1971, pianist Gene Harris, bassist Andrew Simpkins, and drummer Bill Dowdy performed and recorded with an old school swing pulse that was engaging and relentless. They recorded nearly 20 albums for Blue Note and more for the Riverside, Mercury, and Limelight labels.
Feelin’ Good is prime 3 Sounds. Through the IVs, it captivated with rich, sparkling piano, tactile, snappy drums, and deep-rumbling acoustic bass. The IVs were coherent from midrange through the treble; the IIIs sounded more disconnected. Gene Harris’s piano sounded harder through the IIIs, and if Bill Dowdy’s drums seemed more integrated with the soundstage via the III, it was because the snare drum and cymbals were pushed forward and not because the drums were deeper in the stage.
SONUS FABER LUMINA V LOUDSPEAKER REVIEW
October 2, 2021 Comments Off on SONUS FABER LUMINA V LOUDSPEAKER REVIEW
At first, you don’t think that the bassline is that complex, but if you listen closely, you can hear that there are a lot of notes in there. The tight bass response of the Lumina’s made it very easy to hear each and every note that made up the low end of this classic song. The drums are not as present in early ZZ Top recordings, but they still hit nice and tight. The Lumina Vs presented ZZ Top’s “Texas boogie” with flair and I wound up listening to quite a few more tracks, really enjoying the experience. While Dusty Hill will be greatly missed, I hope that ZZ Top can find a way to continue on.
XDUOO TA-26 REVIEW
October 2, 2021 Comments Off on XDUOO TA-26 REVIEW
This is the biggest difference compared to the TA-10 and TA-20, the xDuoo TA-26 solely relies on tube amplification. It’s not a hybrid system, where the tube is paired with transistors, the xDuoo TA-26 goes all the way. One 6N8P for pre-amplification for ‘exquisite and sweet voice” plus one 6N5P tube for the buffer to provide a “soft and charming” render.
To feed the amp, xDuoo uses a metal polyester film capacitor, ELNA SILMIC(II) ones, all tested to match the capacitance of duct output. The brand advertises “transparent and sweet sound”, coupled with “smooth and warm sound” thanks to the main filter capacitance, provided by NICHICON this time.
VPI Industries Prime 21 Turntable $5000 Review
October 1, 2021 Comments Off on VPI Industries Prime 21 Turntable $5000 Review
https://www.audiophilia.com/reviews/2021/7/30/vpi-prime-21-turntable
Bass was also important in a very different way on Ron Carter’s Golden Striker, an intimate and very well recorded live album consisting of only bass, guitar, and piano. Each instrument was rendered well and in a tangible, three dimensional way. What was most surprising is how much body was rendered in the electric guitar, suggesting a rich and full lower midrange from the VPI. On ‘Candle Light’, the live club atmosphere is presented wonderfully, with each instrument providing natural sustain and decay. The table navigates the subtle low passage work of Ron Carter well, even when he plays in the pianissimo range, avoiding one-note bass. But, on the title track, the VPI is resolving and quick enough to pick up the buzz and rattle from guitarist Russell Malone’s vigorous strumming, contrasting it with the clean smooth tone of his later melodic solos.
Naim Uniti Star $4999 Review
October 1, 2021 Comments Off on Naim Uniti Star $4999 Review
REVIEW: The Naim Uniti Star
I have to confess being a huge fan of the Naim Uniti products. They offer so much value and performance in a relatively compact chassis, it’s the perfect spot for the music lover wanting a high-performance system without huge footprint. If you’re an all-digital music lover, just add speakers. As a vinyl lover, I had to add a turntable to the mix, in this case a Rega Planar 3, and just to keep it all British, pulled out the Naim Stageline phono. Sitting on top of a Herman Miller Nelson Bench, this all looks smart as hell, while delivering the goods.
I ran the Star with everything from the $149k/pair Focal Stella Utopia Ems down to a pair of LS3/5as. Personally, I really enjoyed this system with the Focal Kanta no.1s. You can order this as a combo from your Focal/Naim dealer and live happily ever after. As long as you choose a pair of speakers with about an 86dB/1watt rating, you should be just fine. The Star makes a lovely match with a pair of Harbeth C7s too.
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