Alsyvox Audio Design Botticelli X Loudspeaker $100,000 Review
October 16, 2023 Comments Off on Alsyvox Audio Design Botticelli X Loudspeaker $100,000 Review
Over our entire day of listening, the resultant degree of coherence the Botticelli effortlessly delivered, its ability to convincingly speak with one continuous voice, was simply extraordinary. That voice is full-bodied, replete with the complex harmonic structures of individual instrumental accents that it presents with an overall tonal balance that is as faultless as I’ve ever experienced from any ribbon driver-based loudspeaker. As such, the piano was superbly represented time and time again, and the Botticelli’s ability to convey micro-dynamic shadings, combined with its truthful depiction of timbre, was simply and convincingly real sounding. Tone color is richly vibrant and texturally complete. Instrumental decay is portrayed exceptionally faithfully, with a sense of unrestricted speed that allowed for a very natural interpretation of its natural linger and air, all attributes of their remarkable coherence and astonishing speed.
To my ears and sensibilities, Daniele Coen’s Alsyvox Botticelli X not only clearly represents the state of the art as currently applied to the category of planar dynamic loudspeakers, but they are so easy to listen to, so engrossingly musical, and so emotionally engaging, that they would be my first choice in their price point, a rather ambitious range that includes such “fan” favorites as the Børresen Acoustics 05 or the Wilson Audio Alexx V.
ELAC DS1200 12″ Dual-Opposed Subwoofer $2,999 Review
October 16, 2023 Comments Off on ELAC DS1200 12″ Dual-Opposed Subwoofer $2,999 Review
https://www.soundandvision.com/content/elac-ds1200-12-dual-opposed-subwoofer-review
The laws of physics are immutable, there is perhaps no better example of that then as they relate to subwoofers. When it comes to deep bass played at volume you need several things, chief among them is a large enclosure. The ELAC DS1200 did soften the lowest octave when I pushed the pace, but frankly that’s not the least bit surprising given the aforementioned pesky bit of physics. You can mitigate that to an extent with precision engineering, overbuilt drivers, powerful amplifiers and DSP tuning, all things ELAC includes with the DS1200. But no matter what, at some point you will hit a wall. When the DS1200 finally reigned things in it did so in a graceful and fluid manner, never once tripping over itself regardless of how hard I tried to get it to do that very thing.
I pushed this subwoofer and it did not care in the least, remaining unperturbed throughout. Add to its composure a stylish and unique appearance, along with a well thought-out app that allows for minute configuration and customization, and you get quite a lot with the ELAC DS1200.
AudioQuest PowerQuest 707 Review & Monsoon Power Cable
October 16, 2023 Comments Off on AudioQuest PowerQuest 707 Review & Monsoon Power Cable
NuPrime Audio Evolution Two Mono Power Amplifier $3999 Review
October 14, 2023 Comments Off on NuPrime Audio Evolution Two Mono Power Amplifier $3999 Review
NuPrime Audio had fallen off my radar in recent years. The last NuPrime product I reviewed was the IDA-8 integrated amplifier-DAC, which I loved. It was an absolute steal, providing fantastic sound and a healthy amount of power for under $1,000. But that was almost eight years ago. The Evolution Two has reintroduced me to this innovative brand. The market for power amplifiers at the Evolution Two’s price level is now very competitive. But NuPrime has more than kept pace with their reference mono amp, and by keeping its price relatively constant, the Evolution Two rivals the very best in its class.
Musical Fidelity Nu-Vista 800.2 Integrated Amplifier £10,999 Review
October 14, 2023 Comments Off on Musical Fidelity Nu-Vista 800.2 Integrated Amplifier £10,999 Review
https://www.hifinews.com/content/musical-fidelity-nu-vista-8002-integrated-amplifier
Indeed, largescale productions might well be the 800.2’s bread and butter as James Horner’s score for the film Titanic [Sony Classical SK 63213] came across as big as the doomed vessel itself. In ‘Take Her To Sea, Mr Murdoch’, optimistic melodies from across the orchestra pit dovetailed with resonant strings, thumping timpani and crashing cymbals, and again there was the sense the 800.2 wasn’t missing out on any elements, high or low, as the sound flooded the listening seat. Moreover, Horner’s love of dynamic stabs of brass and strings, such as on ‘Hard To Starboard’, require an amp with plenty in reserve, and these arrived with a dynamic swagger.
In a nutshell, the appeal of the Nu-Vista 800.2 doesn’t simply boil down to its obvious output. This all-analogue integrated has the kind of performance that leaves you lost in the music, and focuses you on what you’re listening to, rather than the amp powering it all. I won’t say it goes about its business quietly, because it plays loud and weighs over 40kg, but it is utterly unflappable with whatever you throw at it. As my listening segued from the delicate compositions of Philip Glass’s Glassworks [Sony Classical; 96kHz/24-bit] to the pounding hip-hop of Dr Dre’s ‘Still D.R.E’ [2001; Interscope Records 490 4862], I loved every second.
Audiophile Heaven? – Unveiling Million Dollar Speakers
October 14, 2023 Comments Off on Audiophile Heaven? – Unveiling Million Dollar Speakers
LEGACY AUDIO FOCUS XD FLOOR STANDING SPEAKER $15,200 REVIEW
October 13, 2023 Comments Off on LEGACY AUDIO FOCUS XD FLOOR STANDING SPEAKER $15,200 REVIEW
Over the last 3 years, I have added the Harbeth SHL5 Plus XD / MJ Acoustics Kensington subwoofer, Sonus faber Maxima Amitor / Gravis VI subwoofers, and the Vaughan Line Array Major/MJ Acoustics Kensington subwoofers to my personal reference speaker systems. All are outstanding performers within their limits.
The Focus XD has taken the position within my personal reference speakers, as my (until something knocks them off the top) ultimate reference loudspeaker system. They best the above-mentioned reference speakers at every level. They play deeper, with less distortion, and with a sense of ease that the other speakers cannot quite accomplish and do so in an elegant package. They are more than highly recommended: they are the reason one might ask ‘why pay more?’
DEFINITIVE TECHNOLOGY DYMENSION LOUDSPEAKER MULTI-CHANNEL SYSTEM REVIEW
October 13, 2023 Comments Off on DEFINITIVE TECHNOLOGY DYMENSION LOUDSPEAKER MULTI-CHANNEL SYSTEM REVIEW
Definitive Technology set out to reclaim its title as one of the audio industry’s value leaders in loudspeaker products. They have hit their target with the Dymension series of loudspeakers. If you are looking for a speaker system that can grow with you over time while not breaking the bank, give the Definitive Technology Dymension loudspeaker series a serious look. I was happy with the results, and think you will be as well.
Definitive Technology has delivered a very fine loudspeaker family with the Dymension series of loudspeakers. They have speakers that will work from modest size rooms to large home theaters. These same speakers also double as fine music performers. The Dymension series of speakers pack a lot of value into each product and are DEF-initely worth an audition.
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