MasterVibe Preamplifier & The Linear B Monoblocks | REVIEW
November 26, 2024 Comments Off on MasterVibe Preamplifier & The Linear B Monoblocks | REVIEW
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On Acute Inflections’ brilliant album, Electric Psychology, the Tom Evans gear was able to highlight the stripped-down and focused pop structure delivered from just a singer (Elasea Douglas) and a stand-up bassist (Sadiki Pierre), covering everyone from Nina Simone to Childish Gambino. While Douglas’ voice is beautiful and angelic, I love this album because Pierre’s fingers and hands are capable of delivering as much music as the tones coming off the strings. I could easily imagine how he was standing and perhaps weaving rhythmically behind his instrument, and even leaning back when it’s time to let Douglas carry the weight for a bit. That’s audio realism in a nutshell, when you think you see things you’re only hearing.
Chord Electronics ULTIMA Integrated HiFi Amplifier Review
November 26, 2024 Comments Off on Chord Electronics ULTIMA Integrated HiFi Amplifier Review
Home Theater! McIntosh House Of Sound Tour
November 26, 2024 Comments Off on Home Theater! McIntosh House Of Sound Tour
Simaudio Moon 891 Streaming Preamplifier $25,000 Reviews
November 24, 2024 Comments Off on Simaudio Moon 891 Streaming Preamplifier $25,000 Reviews
This review reminded me of the importance of perspective. The Moon 891 proved to be a captivating performer across all inputs. It is built like a tank, is almost ergonomically perfect, offers a plethora of digital and analog inputs, and comes equipped with a proprietary streaming platform and an onboard phono stage that can hold its own against dedicated options costing south of $5000. It took comparing the Moon 891 to a set of standalone components that together cost significantly more to hint at any shortcomings—and therein lies the importance of perspective. The Moon 891 was designed to replace such products while costing thousands less, saving space, and reducing cable count and component clutter. When measured using those metrics, Simaudio’s Moon 891 streaming preamplifier is a triumph. Highly recommended.
dCS Ultimate Headphone System Review $52,950
November 24, 2024 Comments Off on dCS Ultimate Headphone System Review $52,950
Music lovers who want the best system available at any price should audition for this magnificent system. While 40K is not inexpensive, with modular components, you can write checks individually for the components and always step up listening to headphones completely. People who can write the check for the dCS mega system will be rewarded with the best listening system for headphones currently available. None better I know of, on the mark, and this system is future-proof. Every dCS component is upgradeable via firmware, making this a system that will be fresh and exciting years for years to come.
Consider the cost of an investment that will get you off the musical merry-go-round and last a lifetime. Moon Audio’s fantastic cables gave it more air and transparency, and added the final touches to start your listening session. The dCS Lina Master Clock and Bartók APEX is simply breathtaking and in my opinion is worth the money for your long-term enjoyment. A strong contender for our product of the year, I will surely miss this great system when it leaves, but I will always remember the sessions that brought joy to my soul.
Abyss DIANA DZ $3,995 Review
November 23, 2024 Comments Off on Abyss DIANA DZ $3,995 Review
I also really like the new headband design with the “sling”. Gone are the hot zones on the top of your head and the weight now is perfectly spread out over the top of your head, resulting in a very comfortable listening experience. I can listen to the DZ for hours without any discomfort. Do note that your ears can get warmer during longer listening periods, especially with the Ultrasuede pads.
As said, the DZ comes in different versions. The design I like most is the Damascus Forged one. Note that the vegan version of this design has Ultrasuede ear pads, which have a subtle softening of upper frequencies. Abyss suggests going for the stock lambskin ear pads if you prefer to maximize detail retrieval.
AudioQuest PowerQuest 707 $1,299 Review
November 23, 2024 Comments Off on AudioQuest PowerQuest 707 $1,299 Review
The benefits of a power conditioner rely on a couple of factors. The most important one being bad power to begin with. Chances are higher, that you have bad power when you live in a city and a building with many apartments. Here, the benefits might be more obvious than in rural areas. I live in a city with two million others, so the basis for bad power is already there.
A power conditioner doesn’t have a specific sound signature by itself, but rather enhances the performance of the connected gear. Don’t expect the PowerQuest 707 to magically turn your bright equipment to turn warm, this will not happen. But you will see, or hear, improvements in technical abilities.
The PowerQuest 707 sharpens imaging qualities by darkening the background of your chain noticeably. It clears up the sound and provides an image that has higher resolution and better definition. With the PowerQuest 707 in the mix, I heard my system sounding calmer, taking away some hectic noises especially in the top end
Berkeley Alpha DAC Reference Series 3 Review
November 23, 2024 Comments Off on Berkeley Alpha DAC Reference Series 3 Review
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