DANATONE Headphone Amplifier Review
November 13, 2021 Comments Off on DANATONE Headphone Amplifier Review
The Head-Space is not for everybody as it is made to order in small quantities, it is designed for the listener who is looking for the best. Dana can custom design one for you specifically for your needs and give you a one-of-a-kind experience. If you are looking for the best in amplification for headphones and speaker amps the Head-Space will not disappoint.
Congratulations to Dana for creating one of the world’s best designs. After five years of research and countless hours, Dana has completed his Head-Space amplifier and it’s a rock star. An awesome amplifier that always delivers exceptional musicality. Highly recommended.
Triangle Antal 40th Anniversary Loudspeaker Review
November 13, 2021 Comments Off on Triangle Antal 40th Anniversary Loudspeaker Review
https://www.hifinews.com/content/triangle-antal-40th-anniversary-loudspeaker
There’s a lot going on here (violin, double-bass, and mandolin too), but the celebratory Antal admirably coped with the chop-and-change of timbres and left my foot tapping. Meanwhile, Lee Haslam’s ‘The Future’ [Slinky Concepts; Tidal] made brilliant use of the loudspeaker’s wide, full-range soundstage, its electronic soundscapes leaving me feeling almost pinned to my chair.
Finally, with ‘Georgia’ [The Seven EP; n/a cat no.], a sparse production by singer/songwriter Emily King that seems designed to mainly highlight her vocal talents, the loudspeaker put her right in front of me, all breathy and close-mic’d. Admittedly, this is the sort of song we’ve all heard countless times at hi-fi shows, but I was surprised by how this floorstander made it sound so intimate and articulate. And it wasn’t just King’s presence. Other details – acoustic guitar, gospel-style backing vocals, a gentle kick-drum – stood back a little, creating an image with an easy-to-visualise depth.
Dan D’Agostino Master Audio Systems Progression M550 monoblock power amplifier $44,950/pair Review
November 12, 2021 Comments Off on Dan D’Agostino Master Audio Systems Progression M550 monoblock power amplifier $44,950/pair Review
Following late-night phone consultations with Editor Jim Austin, I awoke to speak with Bill and Dan about the possibility of delaying the review and sending the amps back to Arizona for repair. Dan, though, was certain that the amps were fundamentally sound. He thought the discrepancy was caused by a shift in biasing, which presumably happened during shipment.
Two tension-fraught days later, Hans Brackmann, Definitive Audio’s store manager, drove to Port Townsend to rebias the amps. All D’Agostino dealers are prepared to rebias the M550s whenever necessary.
Sure enough, rebiasing was called for—just that, nothing more. By the time Hans left, both channels sounded the same (save for minor discrepancies caused by room imbalances), and I heard even more of the beautiful, smooth, finely detailed, impeccably controlled, remarkably dynamic, slightly warm and glowing sound that had made me fall in love with the Progression M550s.
LIFE AUDIO MASTERPIECE RACK
November 12, 2021 Comments Off on LIFE AUDIO MASTERPIECE RACK
https://www.monoandstereo.com/2021/10/life-audio-masterpiece-rack.html
Another high-end audio system upgraded with the Life Audio Masterpiece flagship audio rack.
Pro-Ject Debut PRO Turntable PackageReview
November 11, 2021 Comments Off on Pro-Ject Debut PRO Turntable PackageReview
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Whatever bizarre sounds Brian Wilson chose to employ, the Debut PRO handled with aplomb. And that includes the Theremin, the signature sound of ‘Good Vibrations’ and a rare example of electronic sound that doesn’t immediately suggest artifice. Throughout the album, though, were the harmonies of a group that ranks in the permanent Top 10, along with The Mills Brothers, The Ink Spots, The Hollies, The Everlys and the rest. As with The Lettermen (Capitol Records must have had a thing about harmony), the sound was ethereal yet palpable. How’s that for a juggling act?
Having spun over 30 LPs on the Debut PRO, I leave it convinced that it begs to be heard by the sort of audiophile-in-waiting Lichtenegger designed it for, just as it begs the use of a puck or clamp. I would love to have one just to see how far the various upgrades can take it, the easy swaps like trick cables, outré mats, and whatever MC cartridge one cares to fit. But even in stock form, it joins the best of sub-£1000 front-end combinations. ‘Entry level’ has a new champion.
PureAudioProject Duet 15 Prelude Loudspeakers $5990 Review
November 11, 2021 Comments Off on PureAudioProject Duet 15 Prelude Loudspeakers $5990 Review
The PureAudioProject Duet 15 Prelude Loudspeakers
Toward the end of my audition time, I spent a spellbound evening glued to my seat listening to the Yes compilation, The Steven Wilson Remixes. Streaming beautifully from Qobuz via Roon Labs, every song had effortless dynamic impact and glorious 3D staging. The opus “Close to the Edge: The Solid Time of Change/Total Mass Retain/I Get Up I Get Down/Seasons of Man” was 18 minutes and 47 seconds of Prog Rock Heaven.
Yeah. Very good!
OB Wrap
Although Ze’ev Schlik says the Duet 15 Prelude could be a stepping stone, its performance in the Tune Saloon clearly demonstrated the Voxativ equipped Duet is anything but entry-level. It could certainly be an end-game for many. I’ll say this without hesitation: The Duet 15 Prelude is a first-rate loudspeaker that tickled every single personal sonic-fancy. I cannot imagine anyone with suitable equipment, and a properly sized listening space not enjoying it. As for me, I could live with this speaker, and be very happy.
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