Colibri Acoustic C2 horn hybrid compact loudspeakers $1,100/pair. Review
October 7, 2025 Comments Off on Colibri Acoustic C2 horn hybrid compact loudspeakers $1,100/pair. Review
SMSL DS200 Review
October 7, 2025 Comments Off on SMSL DS200 Review
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The DS200 is one of the more striking budget units SMSL has put out. The cyberpunk look is a first for them, and it immediately sets the LIN.LIN.LIN line apart. It feels like SMSL wanted to aim this sub-brand a little closer to the gaming market. That said, the lack of USB 1.0 support means the DS200 can’t be used with consoles, which limits that angle somewhat.
The finish is classic SMSL with a twist. The sandblasted CNC aluminum chassis has that smooth, slightly grippy feel that reminds me of Apple Macbooks. The tempered-glass front panel adds to that impression, with its clean white LEDs that resemble the device as if it were warped out of a sci-fi movie. The orange accents work surprisingly well with the grey tones of the chassis, giving the DS200 a bit of contrasty personality.
On the front, the layout is tidy. The vertical volume slider is still, in my opinion, the standout, as it’s unusual; however, in practice, I found it fun and satisfying to use. The slider has no steps and feels smooth from bottom to top. I also didn’t encounter any channel imbalance.
Cayin SOUL 170i HiFi Integrated Tube Amp Review
October 7, 2025 Comments Off on Cayin SOUL 170i HiFi Integrated Tube Amp Review
Campfire Audio Grand Luna$1399 Review
October 6, 2025 Comments Off on Campfire Audio Grand Luna$1399 Review
The bass on the Grand Luna is its heart and soul. I was not expecting the planar low end to be this bass-heavy. It is unashamedly a bass-first IEM and sacrifices a bit of detail and sparkle for bass prominence.
Both the sub-bass and the mid-bass have a good presence and a lot of punch. The sub-bass goes very deep and has a lot of rumble on offer.
On some bass-heavy tracks, it can really have a head-pounding effect. It is a very tight and extended sub-bass that stays within limits and does not become overwhelming.
The mid-bass has a very satisfying level of impact without much overemphasis. The bass favors sub-bass extension over mid-bass weight. A controlled mid-bass keeps the low end clean and separated from the midrange, but one may notice some instances of bass bloom.
Michell Apollo/Muse MM/MC phono preamp Review
October 6, 2025 Comments Off on Michell Apollo/Muse MM/MC phono preamp Review
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Here’s the thing: during my audition of the Apollo I didn’t find one LP that came even close to unsettling its even-handed performance. This phono amp has an uncanny knack of finding the beauty buried in the murky depths of poor recordings, while affecting an ease in capturing absolutely everything to be found in higher-quality pressings.
Seldom have I heard the soft but insistent electronic percussion effects in Lanterns on the Lake’s ‘Lungs Quicken’ [Gracious Tide, Take Me Home; Bella Union BELLAV300] remain quite so prominent. Usually they are something that you hear and then tend to gloss over, but the Apollo refused to let this happen. It will have you rapt, relishing every detail within a recording, while never relaxing its grip on the overall musical message.
BEST Way to soundproof a Room – Before & After Sound Test!
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World Premiere Review! Audionet Mach Linestage And Schrödinger Monoblock Amplifier $108,100/pair Review
October 3, 2025 Comments Off on World Premiere Review! Audionet Mach Linestage And Schrödinger Monoblock Amplifier $108,100/pair Review
Here, the floating panel chassis design allows for maximum air flow, offering abundant cooling for the circuit boards and establishing stable air currents throughout. It also employs magnetically and capacitively optimized circuitry, using no ferro-magnetic materials, and implements galvanic isolation by using optical coupling.
The Schrödinger uses the Audionet Ultra Linear Amplifier technology to manage real-time linearization of distortions, is DC coupled, and its massive, gold-plated copper rails deliver the signal to the speaker terminals without loss. It uses two separate power supplies, one for device control and detection, and a second to monitor zero-crossing of mains power, the crucial point where the mains power alternating current signal transitions through the zero voltage level, from positive to negative or vice versa.
Nordost Qbase Reference AC Distribution Unit Review
October 3, 2025 Comments Off on Nordost Qbase Reference AC Distribution Unit Review
What may appear as a simple song structure often presents a far greater challenge for power delivery, exposing hidden complexities that lesser technical solutions blur. This is exactly where a premium power distributor distinguishes itself, and the QBASE Reference never faltered; its power delivery was pure, uncolored, and seemingly limitless, responding instantaneously to shifts in dynamics — swinging with off-beat syncopations, locking into precise rhythmic grids, and melting seamlessly into hypnotic, butter-smooth cadences when called for.
Nordost’s flagship power distributor introduced an unprecedented level of clarity and separation. Instruments and voices emerged with greater individuality and presence, each with its own distinct aura, while the overall presentation retained a fluid, organic togetherness — a high-level summing of inertia, motion, and flow.
Unlike many power distributors, whether entry-level or cost-no-object, the QBASE Reference rises above common limitations. It embodies a Zen-like balance, yet unleashes thunderous sonic energy with absolute authority when called upon — an equilibrium many aspire to, but few ever achieve.
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