Auralic Aries G1.1 Music Library/Server Review
July 31, 2023 Comments Off on Auralic Aries G1.1 Music Library/Server Review
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This lightness of touch is a hallmark of the Aries G1.1’s sound, or rather lack of sound, as it gets out of the way of the music, concentrating on serving it up conveniently and letting the rest of your system do its stuff. It does so as convincingly with the simple, airy sound of Third Reel’s Many More Days jazz set [ECM 2431] as it does with the mighty Christopher Jacobson/Orchestre de la Suisse Romande recording of the Saint-Saëns Organ Symphony [Pentatone PTC5186638].
Here the sheer power of the solo instrument is unleashed without restraint in the final movement. In other words, whatever you play, the Aries G1.1 delivers, and when you add in its storage flexibilities, it’s quite an all-rounder.
MCINTOSH MC8207 MULTICHANNEL AMPLIFIER $7,000 REVIEW
July 31, 2023 Comments Off on MCINTOSH MC8207 MULTICHANNEL AMPLIFIER $7,000 REVIEW
Lindemann Musicbook Combo streaming amplifier Review
July 31, 2023 Comments Off on Lindemann Musicbook Combo streaming amplifier Review
Audio-Technica AT-LP2022 Fully Manual Belt-Drive 60th Anniversary Turntable
July 30, 2023 Comments Off on Audio-Technica AT-LP2022 Fully Manual Belt-Drive 60th Anniversary Turntable
The placement of the turntable is also salient. I’ve noticed on my wood floor, stability can be an issue, but not for these two turntables. The AT-LP2022 never flinched when I got close to it —there was no distortion or skipping and tonearm and carts flowed. With more of a neutral sound than a warm one, the AT-LP2022 was my go-to turntable for almost half a year when my Levinson was in the shop.
Some of my favourite moments with the AT-LP2022 were when my family would come and visit my home, they all would stare at the turntable, focusing on the looks of the AT-LP. The prism that you can catch at almost every angle, the city-like image you see when looking at it directly from the side through the crystal-clear plinth and platter, with little screws and electronics that look like skyscrapers and buildings. Audio-Technica complemented a stable and ready-to-rock turntable with a formidable design. Turntables always set out to make a statement whether it’s a heavy platter/chassis or dynamics. I think the AT-LP2022 combines the looks, the feel and the sonics at an excellent price ($1200 incl. arm and two cartridges).
PEARS MC-8 REVIEW
July 30, 2023 Comments Off on PEARS MC-8 REVIEW
If you have special & specific requests apart from those, I’m sure they can get it done for you. I always say I like slick and simple designs in terms of CIEMs, therefore I’m very happy with my pair. But surely some companies are way ahead on the customization side of things.
My sample has a dark fashion with a black shell and black faceplate. The metallic blue P-EAR-S logo tops the design nicely. With all of my other CIEMs, I chose to have clear shells with some combination of faceplates, but this design of the PEARS MC-8 looks subtle and unassuming which is nice and easy to wear without much attention from the crowd. It oozes business and seriousness overall.
McIntosh MA352 Integrated amplifier REVIEW
July 30, 2023 Comments Off on McIntosh MA352 Integrated amplifier REVIEW
Raidho TD3.8 loudspeaker $103,000 Review
July 29, 2023 Comments Off on Raidho TD3.8 loudspeaker $103,000 Review
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Next, I played “Chorale,” an Anthony Fiumara–composed tribute to Philip Glass performed by the Dutch ensemble Slagwerk Den Haag. It’s a hyperdynamic recording of rich sonorous bells and other resonant percussion instruments. The album is called Vitreous Body (24/48 FLAC, Orange Mountain/Qobuz), no doubt a reference to Glass’s oeuvre (vitreous means glass-like). The bells and their incredibly long reverb t(r)ails were, again, beautifully delivered, with a subtle, sumptuous shimmer.
Rega Planar 10 Turntable $7895 Review
July 29, 2023 Comments Off on Rega Planar 10 Turntable $7895 Review
Rega has delivered a superb flagship vinyl spinner that competes closely with the very finest at its price point. Indeed, for a deck of this caliber, the price makes it something of a bargain. For 50 years, Gandy and his team have been steadily refining their distinct design and engineering principles, and the Planar 10 is a fully developed realization of their priorities. It’s incredibly simple to set up, beautifully made, and aesthetically pleasing. Combined with its captivating sound, those characteristics make it easy to recommend the Planar 10, without reservation. Few decks are capable of expressing the mood and atmosphere of music to this degree and I really enjoyed that particular quality in the Planar 10. Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m heading back to that late-night bar in Rio. There’s a leggy Brazilian still waiting for me with a caipirinha
Woo Audio’s New Portable USB Headphone Tube Amplifier
July 29, 2023 Comments Off on Woo Audio’s New Portable USB Headphone Tube Amplifier
ASTELL&KERN ACRO CA1000T REVIEW
July 28, 2023 Comments Off on ASTELL&KERN ACRO CA1000T REVIEW
If you were to compare the DAC/AMP with its direct competitors – and not DAP – the simple fact that the CA1000T comes with a real screen would put the device in flagship territories. But, to my demise, the screen doesn’t belong to A&K Futura/Ultima series and remains (clearly) inferior to the one found on my SE180.
While my “old” DAP was given a vivid, sharp 5” 1920×1080 IPS screen, the CA1000T only tops at 720p, with much duller colors compared to the SE180. It’s not catastrophic either, but I’d have expected the DAC/AMP to come with a premium slab in view of its status.
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