World Class JBL Speakers 10th Anniv
October 19, 2022 Comments Off on World Class JBL Speakers 10th Anniv
Nordost QNet network switch & QSource linear power supply
October 18, 2022 Comments Off on Nordost QNet network switch & QSource linear power supply
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When I ditched QNet’s switch-mode wall wart for the QSource, a touch of brightness I’d been hearing vanished and all the QNet’s positive effects increased. With more silence came more beauty and detail—and with it, more light and spiritual insight. Those insights aren’t always pretty—take Callas’s voice as Lady Macbeth—but they inevitably get me closer to truth, whose essence can be as terrible and earth-shaking as it can be beautiful and beneficent. I can honestly say that the QNet/QSource pairing transported me closer to my ultimate goal, which is to move closer to the source of artistic creation and the artists I love.
When I disconnected the Roon Nucleus+ server/streamer from the HDPlex 300 and powered it, as well, with the QSource, I heard even more color, detail, and clarity. As another veil lifted, images again grew in size and became more believable. Yes, I compared connector cable options. The Nordost premium QSource DC cables delivered more vibrant energy and subtle dynamic/ tonal shifts than the stock cables. The premium’s gauge is thicker.
PSB SYNCHRONY T600 TOWER SPEAKER $9,000 REVIEW
October 18, 2022 Comments Off on PSB SYNCHRONY T600 TOWER SPEAKER $9,000 REVIEW
PSB has literally put everything into these speakers. They’ve been designed from the ground up and no detail has been left unaddressed. From the precise drivers to the stone-like cabinet and its isolated aluminum front baffle and high-tech feet, everything here is devoted to delivering the best possible audio performance.
The PSB Synchrony T600 Tower Speakers are quite simply, the best speakers I’ve ever heard in my home. While I’ve had the chance to audition some frightfully expensive speakers at shows or in specialty shops, none have left so many positive memories as these.
Earphone Planar Wars (Timeless 7Hz /Shuoer S12 /Raptgo Hook X)
October 18, 2022 Comments Off on Earphone Planar Wars (Timeless 7Hz /Shuoer S12 /Raptgo Hook X)
TEMPOTEC VARIATIONS V6 REVIEW
October 17, 2022 Comments Off on TEMPOTEC VARIATIONS V6 REVIEW
In parallel, the Variations V6 also uses its own in-house FPGA-Master chip, working as the brain of the audio circuit. This audio system controller receives the data from the CPU, synchronizes and generates all audio clocks at the same time, then sends it to the dual DAC in I²S, or DSD.
Thanks to that, the DAC also supports ultra-high-resolution files, up to 32bit-768kHz in PCM, DSD up to DSD512, and full MQA decoding with MQA 16x, instead of the usual MQA 8X. In the real world, this means that the player is able to offer bit-perfect playback, with any kind of file, in every situation.
Pass Labs X260.8 Monoblock Amplifiers $14,000 Review
October 17, 2022 Comments Off on Pass Labs X260.8 Monoblock Amplifiers $14,000 Review
My ears were trained years ago, late at night, in dark recording studios. I listened to thousands of hours of music, through the iconic Yamaha NS-10 studio monitors. The NS-10s were legendary in their transparency. No musical sin could hide from these speakers. None. If there was a problem, the NS-10 would reveal it. The Pass Labs X260.8 monoblock amplifiers remind me of these speakers.
If you love power, grace, transparency, and (if you move your equipment around a lot) occasional back pain; I highly recommend you demo a pair of the Pass Labs X260.8 monoblock amplifiers or any of the Pass Labs .8 series amplifiers. You will not be disappointed. Highly recommended!
McIntosh Reference 2-channel HiFi System
October 17, 2022 Comments Off on McIntosh Reference 2-channel HiFi System
LUMIN U2 Mini Music Streamer $2,400 Review
October 16, 2022 Comments Off on LUMIN U2 Mini Music Streamer $2,400 Review
As I conclude, let me address one important topic, the DAC. Since the U2 Mini is a transport only, any observations I make about it are inextricably linked to the DAC to which it is connected. As I said, the iFi Audio iDSD Micro I used with it is a great DAC, but I wish I had the chance to listen to the U2 Mini with the previously reviewed Canor DAC 2.10. What I can say, the U2 Mini/iDSD Micro pairing sounded amazing on my system!
Every recording I listened to had its unique and distinctive flavor. Based on this, I think the LUMIN U2 Mini would be a great pairing with any DAC within the marketplace. It is that great sounding. I told my dad about the U2 Mini when I started listening to it and he was envious. With the LUMIN U2 Mini music streamer, you can have your cake and eat it too!
HIBY RS2 $500 REVIEW
October 16, 2022 Comments Off on HIBY RS2 $500 REVIEW
the release of the flagship R8, HiBy is quite serious about music playback, and the RS2 is surprisingly good sounding in that regard. The DAP technology has evolved very well, so we see budget players that can perform on a high level. You don’t need to pay a premium price for good sound anymore. Hence, the competition is very high but HiBy has some things to say here.
The RS2 is, unsurprisingly, a warm-sounding unit. Their “Darwin” RS6 is also like this with the ladder DAC design, so the RS2 carries the trend over, in a smaller package. The unit sounds organic, natural and lively. The midrange is vivid, the bass is controlled and full, and the treble is softer but well-defined.
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