2 Million Audiophile Setup – Acapella
November 6, 2024 Comments Off on 2 Million Audiophile Setup – Acapella
Topping D50 III & A50 III $229 Review
November 2, 2024 Comments Off on Topping D50 III & A50 III $229 Review
The agility of the D50 III really stood out during my listening sessions, making it feel like it has excellent control over the frequency spectrum, especially in complex genres. Whether I was listening to fast-paced heavy metal tracks or instrumental pieces, the D50 III impressed me. The D50 III punches well above its weight.
I have a D90 III Discrete sitting next to it, which is undoubtedly a more refined and resolving DAC; the D50 III still holds its ground. While the D90 has clear advantages in terms of depth, tonal realism, and overall resolution, the D50 III gives you around 80% of the D90’s performance at a fraction of the cost (around 20% of the D90’s price). This is hard to ignore, especially for the budget audiophile.
Aries Cerat Contendo Installation
November 2, 2024 Comments Off on Aries Cerat Contendo Installation
https://www.monoandstereo.com/aries-cerat-contendo-installation/
Insights from the recent Aries Cerat top-tier installation, with the Aries Cerat team setting up the Contendo horn speaker system in a spacious, custom-built listening room. More info to follow.
$1,5 Million Dollars Audiophile High-End HOME STEREO System
November 2, 2024 Comments Off on $1,5 Million Dollars Audiophile High-End HOME STEREO System
Quad Revela 2 £3499 Review
November 1, 2024 Comments Off on Quad Revela 2 £3499 Review
https://www.hifinews.com/content/quad-revela-2
The Revela 2’s performance was similarly superb with The Mitchell Trio’s set Violets Of Dawn [Mercury STX 61067], recorded in 1965 (post-Chad) and featuring a young John Denver, whose instantly recognisable voice made aural dissection even simpler. Again, the unplugged instruments had body and the right resonances, my only regret being that I didn’t have present one of my guitar-playing friends to see if they could tell which make was being played.
If Quad’s goal with the Revela 2 wasn’t just to revive the brand’s ribbon of 70-plus years ago but to create a box-type speaker that sounds like a dipole or panel, two later studio creations deemed it a success. Both Dr. John’s In The Right Place [Analogue Productions CAPA 006 SA SACD] and Bonnie Raitt’s The Glow [Warner Bros 8122-78383-2 CD] – two albums recorded during the 1970s and therefore probably all-solid-state – are great for evaluating attack, bass power and, again, distinctive vocals.
Lime Ears Terra Review $1,199 Review
November 1, 2024 Comments Off on Lime Ears Terra Review $1,199 Review
The mid-range of the Terra shines with clarity and vibrancy, bringing instruments to life with dynamic energy. Its transient response aligns with the bass’s excellence, while the timbre strikes a great balance, offering a natural sound without leaning too warm or thick. The mids are well-bodied but stay controlled, maintaining a balanced and refined presentation.
For its price, the mid-range stands out with top-tier definition, transparency, and resolution. The positioning feels precise, and the natural timbre adds to the overall sense of realism. The Terra offers a detailed, engaging, and non-fatiguing mid-range that excels without being too forward or forced.
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