Klipsch La Scala AL5 loudspeaker $13,198 Review
April 15, 2023 Comments Off on Klipsch La Scala AL5 loudspeaker $13,198 Review
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Last, while the La Scalas throw an enormous and cavernous soundstage, they do not create the razor-sharp sonic holographs of the kind conjured by certain contemporary minimonitors. But if that’s crucial to you, you probably aren’t considering these speakers.
In my room, the Klipsches’ frequency response sounded just a shade richer than neutral, with an extended but mellow top end and some added presence in the lower midrange and upper bass. This euphonic voicing made poor recordings easier to listen to and good recordings propulsive and fun. I wouldn’t change it for a flatter one, but frequency-response-graph enthusiasts for whom absolute neutrality is paramount should probably look elsewhere.
Tour of Michael Fremer’s Listening Room
April 15, 2023 Comments Off on Tour of Michael Fremer’s Listening Room
Allnic Audio T-1500 MK2 Single-Ended Stereo Integrated Amplifier $8250 Review
April 14, 2023 Comments Off on Allnic Audio T-1500 MK2 Single-Ended Stereo Integrated Amplifier $8250 Review
Imagine an open sound with beautifully saturated timbres, clear microdynamics and a vast potential for macrodynamics and you have the Allnic T-1500. The bass sound is not flatulent, but its not unnaturally hard and defined like a solid state amp might produce; there is an airiness and space in the treble range that create such a feeling of well being, that one cannot help but grin as one listens. I don’t believe I’ve stated this before, but in listening to the T-1500 I have felt a profound sense of gratitude. A sense that I have been so privileged to hear the music I love and respect played in the intimacy of my home by the finest musicians both living and passed on, and I feel I am sitting within the ranks of the symphonic players themselves.
Puron Power Filter $250 Review
April 14, 2023 Comments Off on Puron Power Filter $250 Review
McIntosh MP100 Phono Preamplifier Review
April 13, 2023 Comments Off on McIntosh MP100 Phono Preamplifier Review
I did end up doing some ripping of certain albums to my laptop just to experience it with the MP100. I ripped five different albums including the ones I used for reviewing the unit in its primary function. The process was easy, and the results were actually quite impressive. I recently dumped over 3000 CDs because I stream, listen to vinyl and reel to reel these days, and as part of our start to downsizing, getting rid of them seems the wise thing to do. Going back and forth between tracks downloaded through the MP100, and the same tracks on vinyl, I have to say that they sounded amazingly close to the original. The quality of the transfer was really far better than I expected.
Arendal 1723 S Speakers & Subwoofer 2S $7,996 Review
April 13, 2023 Comments Off on Arendal 1723 S Speakers & Subwoofer 2S $7,996 Review
https://www.soundandvision.com/content/arendal-1723-s-speakers-subwoofer-2s-review
Considering how long ago it was recorded, “Come Together” from the Beatles has a surprisingly good mix. You can attribute some of that to the exquisite Hofner bass Paul McCartney played, the sound of which is like no other. It absolutely poured out of the Subwoofer 2S, a virtuoso performance which helped create the signature heavy riff that is the very foundation of this song. Offsetting the bottom end were the 1723 S speakers belting out George Harrison’s distorted guitar, providing additional weight. John Lennon’s voice pierced through the instruments as if it was leading a parade. The sizzle from Ringo Starr’s symbols gently laid on top of it all. When I closed my eyes it was as though I could place each of them in the room.
APERION AUDIO VERUS III CONCERT V8T TOWER $3,998 REVIEW
April 11, 2023 Comments Off on APERION AUDIO VERUS III CONCERT V8T TOWER $3,998 REVIEW
I walk away from this review very impressed. Aperion Audio has designed a remarkable speaker that sounds fantastic and has a stunningly beautiful exterior. Everything about the Verus III Concert V8T exudes quality and refinement. From the packing material to the sound and build quality, I enjoyed these speakers. I hope more people will discover this company that has been making speakers for more than 30 years in our very own Great Northwest. I highly recommend the Aperion Audio Verus III Concert V8T towers if you are in the market for powerful, beautiful, and musically detailed speakers.
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