The Original Treble Clef Audio TCA-M Loudspeaker $103,900 Review
September 30, 2025 Comments Off on The Original Treble Clef Audio TCA-M Loudspeaker $103,900 Review
Coincidentally, just before finishing this review, I saw Daniel Lanois in concert and later had a chance to speak with him briefly. I would have loved to ask how the bass range on this track is really supposed to sound, which is something only the people behind the recording could know. But this wasn’t the time or place for that conversation, nor would it be fair to ask Lanois to recall the sound of something he recorded 30 years ago. For now, what the most faithful rendition of this recording is remains a mystery. At least in my room, whatever Siig is doing in the bass does result in a rather distinctive sound.
Conclusion and continuation
What’s not a mystery is that Treble Clef Audio’s first (and presently only) loudspeaker is expensive, wild-looking, well-built, and technologically advanced. All that would be for naught if the speaker didn’t sound good. No fear there—it certainly does. Its strengths include true full-range sound, meaning bass down to 20Hz and highs at least up to 20kHz; a free and open sound, which, as I mentioned above, probably has a lot to do with its unique construction; neutrality through the entire audioband, provided you have the bass dialed in correctly; clarity across the whole audioband, meaning details never get obscured; and an articulate, impactful character of the bass region that deserves further investigation by yours truly and, perhaps, you—that’s if you get a chance to hear a pair.
Clearly I’m not done with the TCA‑M yet, since there are many things left to fiddle with. If you’ve read this far, you surely realize that there’s more to come.
In-akustik Master Tape Releases
September 30, 2025 Comments Off on In-akustik Master Tape Releases
The Master Tapes are based on newly created analogue masters, prepared from carefully selected high-resolution digital sources. The mastering process is conducted by Christoph Stickel (ECM, Deutsche Grammophon, Keith Jarrett), one of Europe’s most respected mastering engineers and a Grammy nominee. The aim is to transfer the source material to analogue tape with the highest possible fidelity and dynamic quality.
Product Variants:
- Start: ¼”, 2-track, NAB, 7.5 ips (19 cm/s), RTM LPR90, reference level 250 nWb/m, 1 metal reel, eco packaging
- Standard: ¼”, 2-track, CCIR, 15 ips (38 cm/s), RTM LPR90, reference level 320 nWb/m, 1 metal reel, eco packaging
- Studio: ¼”, 2-track, CCIR, 15 ips (38 cm/s), RTM SM900, reference level 510 nWb/m, 2 metal reels, deluxe packaging
Diptyque Reference loudspeaker $57,995 Review
September 29, 2025 Comments Off on Diptyque Reference loudspeaker $57,995 Review
https://www.stereophile.com/content/diptyque-reference-loudspeaker
I’d wager that upon hearing the References, nine out of 10 serious listeners would instantly understand their appeal. The Diptyques often reminded me of the MartinLogan Odyssey electrostats that were my reference speakers from 1999 through 2007, but with more muscle and far better bass-midrange integration.Panel speakers achieve a kind of spatial and timbral realism that box speakers rarely manage, and the Diptyque References do it without bombast or exaggeration. Their sound is clear, unforced, and enveloping—not dramatic in the usual hi-fi sense, but quietly, convincingly human. If they show up near you, go listen.
MartinLogan Dynamo 1100X Subwoofer Review
September 29, 2025 Comments Off on MartinLogan Dynamo 1100X Subwoofer Review
The subwoofer’s rear panel has a special slot designated for MartinLogan’s SWT-X wireless transmitter kit. The kit consists of a transmitter that looks like a large AppleTV with stereo RCA inputs. If you want to use the sub with a receiver’s LFE (Low Frequency Effects) output, then you use the right input, which is labeled accordingly.
The receiver looks like an L-shaped USB stick. The USB connector plugs perfectly into the designated slot on the back of the Dynamo 1100X that’s labeled, “Wireless Module Connection.” The module sits flush into the back of the sub. It takes up zero additional footprint. There’s an apse-shaped notch allowing you to pull the module out easily if you need to.
True Life Audio TSI-300 Integrated Amplifier Review
September 29, 2025 Comments Off on True Life Audio TSI-300 Integrated Amplifier Review
Violectric HPA V324 $2,799
September 28, 2025 Comments Off on Violectric HPA V324 $2,799
Violectric’s high-end amp houses three front-mounted headphone outputs: balanced 4-pin Neutrik, 4.4mm Pentaconn and conventional 6.3mm. There are also balanced XLR and RCA single-ended inputs at the rear for connecting a DAC or analogue source, as well as XLR and RCA outputs if you want to hook up to an amplifier or active speakers.
While its primary function is as a headphone amplifier, the HPA V324 can be used as a preamplifier to connect to a power amp and a set of speakers as part of a larger hi-fi setup.
The HPA V324’s enclosure is constructed from black anodised aluminium complemented by a laser-engraved front panel, and there is also a set of VU meters displaying each channel’s input signal level
REL T/9x SE Review
September 28, 2025 Comments Off on REL T/9x SE Review
https://www.hifichoice.com/content/rel-t9x-se
Switching to the sub’s high-level input, piggybacking the M1’s speaker terminals, very much proves that you should always go with what the manufacturer recommends first. It makes for much easier ear-base integration with Q-Acoustics’ 5040 standmount and immediately tightens up the room bloom. It sounds at its best in a corner and the whole bass spectrum gets a large shot of adrenaline speed and dynamics.
The well-recorded electronica of Hedegaard’s Ratchets thunders into the room with impressive scale. The T/9x SE gets into its stride with room-shaking power that allows the infectious beat to command the track. It pressurises our 24m2 room exceptionally well with a solid leading-edge punch to the bass notes.
The T/9x SE’s real sonic strengths lie in its seamless integration into the mix. We’ve tested numerous subs that can hit harder and sound stunning for four tracks before they get fatiguing. The REL, set up sweetly, increases the ambience and feel of the music from the bottom to the top of the spectrum.
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