Lumin U2 Mini Network Player Review
May 21, 2023 Comments Off on Lumin U2 Mini Network Player Review
https://www.audiophilia.com/reviews/2022/11/15/lumin-u2-mini-streamer
The Lumin U2 Mini was a bit of a surprise. Yes, the buzz was strong about the company and the reviews have been stellar. But on first listen, I was disappointed (break in, break in break in!). As soon as the skies were blue, the U2 Mini made its presence felt very quickly. A very refined digital sound—there’s no way you’d confuse this with analog—and in the very best of the digital domain. I was also surprised at the very reasonable price of $2400. Sure, you have to buy a quality, well-matched DAC, but that’ll be fun research. Cables will be important, too. But while listening and making decisions, you’ll have great satisfaction knowing the all-important streamer brand new to your system is a little cracker. Very highly recommended.
Day 1 Analog Show Coverage | Munich 2023
May 21, 2023 Comments Off on Day 1 Analog Show Coverage | Munich 2023
Martin Logan ElectroMotion ESL X $5198 Review
May 20, 2023 Comments Off on Martin Logan ElectroMotion ESL X $5198 Review
https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/martin-logan-electromotion-esl-x
We switch to Bruce Springsteen’s High Hopes and the ESL X’s strengths continue to shine through. They communicate The Boss’s voice with all the grit and passion it demands, while maintaining a sense of composure when the production gets dense. It is a fast and emotive presentation; one that gets straight to the core of the music. The speaker’s lack of muscularity in the bass does affect the energy levels of some songs, particularly the gnarly version of The Ghost Of Tom Joad, but there is plenty of compensation in the way these hybrids put a microscope on the recording and uncover subtleties most rivals ignore.
Audio Research Corporation i50 Integrated Tube Amplifier Review
May 20, 2023 Comments Off on Audio Research Corporation i50 Integrated Tube Amplifier Review
DIY HiFi Rack: Upgrading My Audio Setup
May 20, 2023 Comments Off on DIY HiFi Rack: Upgrading My Audio Setup
Songer Audio S1 Field Coil Point-Source Loudspeaker $37,000 Review
May 19, 2023 Comments Off on Songer Audio S1 Field Coil Point-Source Loudspeaker $37,000 Review
The Songer Audo S1 speakers are one of the fastest-paced speakers I have ever heard and are completely coherent in their delivery. The Songers easily played louder without the concerns of being pushed too hard like my Quad 57s. The Songers had more highs and lows than my reference Quad 57s. The Songers had a better sound dispersal into the room without the beaming issues of the Quad 57s.
Boulder 866 Integrated Amplifier £13,499 Review
May 19, 2023 Comments Off on Boulder 866 Integrated Amplifier £13,499 Review
https://www.hifinews.com/content/boulder-866-integrated-amplifier
Some integrated amplifiers might offer slightly more functionality as a system hub, but Boulder’s 866 is well specified, impressively built and a knockout performer. This has all the attributes of a muscle amp, but it’s not simply power which grabs your attention. Balance, detail and sweetness make listening sessions seriously enjoyable, and in this analogue/digital guise, it brings its talents to all your sources.
THIEAUDIO PRESTIGE $1,299 REVIEW
May 17, 2023 Comments Off on THIEAUDIO PRESTIGE $1,299 REVIEW
Each pair of faceplates are handcrafted by ThieAudio, with slight variations in appearance and finish. Speaking for my pair, I absolutely love it, as I am a big fan of the space, of the unknown! Overall, the design of the Prestige is visually striking and looks unique. As we have come to expect from Thieaudio, the quality, and workmanship is quite good. I didn’t find any flaws in the parts that are difficult and tedious to make by hand, such as the joints that connect the nozzle to the shell, and the ventilation holes required by the dynamic driver. The handcrafted ThieAudio units we have reviewed before were also flawless in these areas, so we can say that ThieAudio has a very strict quality control phase and we appreciate their attention to detail.
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