Bowers & Wilkins 705 S3 $3400 Review
December 23, 2022 Comments Off on Bowers & Wilkins 705 S3 $3400 Review
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The starker comparison is against the more affordable and Award-winning KEF LS50 Meta speakers. They may not have the grand scale, clarity and refinement of the 705 S3 speakers – but the KEFs have a lovely tone and a beautiful way with detail, agility, dynamism and rhythmic drive that captures the heart and emotion of a song. Voices and piano notes sound that much more realistic and tangible. We connect with what’s being played immediately and are swept away by every song that’s played.
There are ways to carefully match the speakers to the rest of your system to get the best out of them. To offset that cooler tone, we’d recommend pairing the 705 S3 with the Naim Supernait 3 amplifier. This amplifier’s more robust presentation gives the sound some much needed substance and dynamic punch.
Decaffeinated DS Audio ION-001 Ionizer $1800 Review
December 23, 2022 Comments Off on Decaffeinated DS Audio ION-001 Ionizer $1800 Review
In my haste to dry the ST-50, I pressed it against my T-shirt—big mistake. The pad adhered to the material, so I had to wash it again to remove T-shirt lint. That mishap actually reassured me, as it proved that the adhesiveness of the pad survives the washing process.
So there you have it. All the troubles that vexed my analog life are now solved. I can flip records without suffering static snaps, cleaning my stylus is a pleasure, and I can finally relax and enjoy my system.
Planar in-ear headphone shootout: 7hz Timeless, Z12, Dioko
December 23, 2022 Comments Off on Planar in-ear headphone shootout: 7hz Timeless, Z12, Dioko
SPL Phonitor xe Review
December 22, 2022 Comments Off on SPL Phonitor xe Review
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This is a product that doesn’t go out of its way to hype up a recording to make it sound more exciting, but there is still enough in the way of rhythmic drive to get our feet tapping to tracks such as No Love. While Recovery is not the most bass-leaden album, there is still enough here to show that the amplifier is taut and tuneful at low frequencies. Subsequent listening to the bass-fest that is Massive Attack’s Heligoland reinforces the point.
We shift genres to Stravinsky’s The Rite Of Spring and the SPL responds with a controlled performance that brims with insight, punch and composure. The music’s demanding dynamic sweeps are delivered with power and there is a good impression of scale. By its very nature, listening to headphones usually comes second best to speakers when it comes to things such as scale or authority, so it’s fair to say that the SPL does a great job.
Audeze MM-500 $1,700 Review
December 22, 2022 Comments Off on Audeze MM-500 $1,700 Review
I have to say that the travel case is impressive, as usual with Audeze, but this one is extra special, and it has a different look. The cable that comes with the MM-500 is a single-ended 6.35mm one, I think it is their “Ultra High Purity Cable”. According to Audeze it is specially tuned with directional OCC high-purity copper strands that provide a low capacitance and low resistance path for the signal to travel from your amp to the drivers, maintaining unsurpassed clarity and precision. Like with the LCD-5, I immediately replaced it by my balanced Forza Audioworks Noir HPC mk2 cable, my favourite cable for Audeze headphones.
Weiss Engineering DAC50x (DAC501 and DAC502) Review
December 22, 2022 Comments Off on Weiss Engineering DAC50x (DAC501 and DAC502) Review
SVS Wireless Prime Pro System $899 Review
December 21, 2022 Comments Off on SVS Wireless Prime Pro System $899 Review
Aesthetically, the SVS Prime Wireless Pro Powered Speakers combine the classically handsome appeal of a traditional HiFi stereo system with modern digital flare from the front panel OLED display. Source, artist name, song title, input, volume settings and more can be displayed for an intuitive user experience.
Also on the front panel are six backlit preset buttons for instant, one-touch access to sources, favorite playlists, streaming services, podcasts, and more, just like a car radio preset.
Knobs on the front panel allow users to toggle between sources and adjust display brightness as well as pause playback and set volume. The IR remote controls all the most critical functions and provides direct input buttons for HDMI, Bluetooth, Optical and Line In for easy switching between sources.
Audio Analogue Bellini Anniversary and Donizetti £11,000 Review
December 21, 2022 Comments Off on Audio Analogue Bellini Anniversary and Donizetti £11,000 Review
The spectre of audio’s rose-tinted view of the past should be exorcised. We sometimes prize those classic big pre/power combinations from the 1980s, but if we listened to them today on a level playing field, I suspect a few of the Anointed Ones of audio wouldn’t hold a candle to this Audio Analogue pairing. It’s gentle, refined and sophisticated touch with music – that not only rolls with the punches but can also deliver a neat haymaker when required – is extremely alluring, especially for those who do not simply choose audiophile-approved recordings. The Audio Analogue Bellini Anniversary and Donizetti Anniversary is the pre/power combo that puts a smile on your face.
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