GIK Acoustics Sound Blocks Review
June 7, 2023 Comments Off on GIK Acoustics Sound Blocks Review
Nit-picking aside, the only other problem is they are addictive; don’t be surprised if you start with one trio of Sound Blocks and end up with a wall or two of them dotted around your listening room. It’s possible to overdo acoustic treatment, but I think the Sound Block’s balance is such you’d need to absolutely fill a room with them to get close.
GIK’s Sound Blocks are a useful tool in the audio enthusiast’s arsenal. In fact, I can imagine there will be a host of audio dealers buying these in bulk if only to correct imbalances in their demonstration rooms. Whether bolted to the wall or used on their rail system, these are an extremely effective treatment that works exceptionally well. We love ‘em!


Mastersound 845 Compact integrated amplifier $10,495 Review
June 7, 2023 Comments Off on Mastersound 845 Compact integrated amplifier $10,495 Review
https://www.stereophile.com/content/mastersound-845-compact-integrated-amplifier
The Mastersound Compact 845 hits all my sonic sweet spots: gorgeous, burnished tube tone, palpable instrumental texture, unerring naturalism, lush, rich, transparent midrange, solid bass, open treble, black background, precise layering of instruments and vocals—and the deepest, punchiest soundstage I’ve heard. It was also eerily quiet. Like the Audio Note Meishu Tonmeister integrated amplifier, I would be happy to live with this amplifier for the rest of my days. With the Compact 845, Mastersound moves to the front row in the hallowed hall of master tube-amplifier manufacturers, alongside Shindo, Audio Note, Air Tight, Line Magnetic, Luxman, and PrimaLuna.

Dan Clark’s New Electrostatic Flagship Headphone Review
June 7, 2023 Comments Off on Dan Clark’s New Electrostatic Flagship Headphone Review
TAD CE1TX loudspeaker $32,500 REVIEW
June 6, 2023 Comments Off on TAD CE1TX loudspeaker $32,500 REVIEW
https://www.stereophile.com/content/tad-ce1tx-loudspeaker
My definition of the word “best,” as applied to audiophile speakers, would include expressions like “extremely well-sorted” and “exposes everything” and “flawless tone.” This thought struck me now because exactly these words passed through my head over and over during the hundreds of hours I spent listening with the TAD CE1TX’s. These luxuriously appointed standmounts specialize in converting tiny signal currents into moving air with atomic-clock precision—all by itself, a captivating phenomenon to witness. But what elevated these new TADs to a level of performance I’ve rarely experienced from any speakers, anywhere, at any price is the coexistence of that atomic-clock precision with an innate ability to present instruments and voices in a most agreeable, seductive manner.

FELIKS AUDIO EUFORIA EVO REVIEW
June 6, 2023 Comments Off on FELIKS AUDIO EUFORIA EVO REVIEW
Of course, the Euforia evo still works as a Pre-amp as well, just like before. I have been using it this way in my speaker setup in my office and I must admit it is very good. The smooth tonality the evo ads to the delivery is a pleasure to the ear. This review will focus on the headphone amplification part only, but it’s important to say the evo is an excellent pre-amp as well.

Vinyl Isolation – Build Your Own Twin Isolation Platform for $35
June 6, 2023 Comments Off on Vinyl Isolation – Build Your Own Twin Isolation Platform for $35
Songer Audio S1 Field Coil Point-Source Loudspeaker $37,000 Review
June 4, 2023 Comments Off on Songer Audio S1 Field Coil Point-Source Loudspeaker $37,000 Review

SENNHEISER HD 660S2 REVIEW
June 4, 2023 Comments Off on SENNHEISER HD 660S2 REVIEW
After the bass section, surely the treble section is most exciting and most retuned. Treble is lively and energetic, with a spacious, clean, and precise delivery. Treble extends well but always is perfectly controlled. The popular peak is still their around 3kHz and the roll-off starts around 8kHz but you never get the feeling of missing out. At the same time treble is always clean and lively to the ear, never becoming harsh, sharp, or unpleasant. For me this tuning works really well.


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