HIFIMAN Sundara Headphones
April 5, 2021 Comments Off on HIFIMAN Sundara Headphones
https://www.audiophilia.com/reviews/2021/3/17/hifiman-sundara-headphones
One of the big selling points in my research was they could be enjoyed and experienced without the need for an EQ amp. Even though next on my list, I wanted to start with a straight connection to my integrated amp. My research lasted a couple of months, and I can attest the Sundara headphones are the best fit for the beginner audio enthusiast. They are affordable and excellent value.
As such, the Sundara Headphones are neutral-sounding headphones, but so much more. Their accuracy and timbral accuracy will have you reaching for different genres to engage with. They are also fun. When clear imaging and an intimate soundstage are coupled with the music you love and listen to most, it’s a perfect match. I can recommend these headphones without hesitation.
B.AUDIO B.DPR ONE PREAMPLIFIER AND B.AMP ONE POWER AMPLIFIER £8,990
April 5, 2021 Comments Off on B.AUDIO B.DPR ONE PREAMPLIFIER AND B.AMP ONE POWER AMPLIFIER £8,990
http://www.hifiplus.com/articles/baudio-bdpr-one-preamplifier-and-bamp-one-power-amplifier/
By this point I had moved onto Bowers & Wilkins 802 D3 speakers which have a brighter balance than the PMCs, the combination with the B.audio delivering a more detailed result that worked better at low and medium levels than at full chat. These amps are themselves highly detailed and the combo can sound a bit forward if you turn it up. That said another track from Mingus, ‘Dry Cleaner from Des Moines’ really bounced with energy and finesse, if you are looking for an in-the-room result this is a pairing that delivers.
KRS 4343 (BK Chrome & External X-overs)
April 5, 2021 Comments Off on KRS 4343 (BK Chrome & External X-overs)
Duevel Bella Luna Diamante Loudspeaker Review
April 4, 2021 Comments Off on Duevel Bella Luna Diamante Loudspeaker Review
https://www.hifinews.com/content/duevel-bella-luna-diamante-loudspeaker
The Duevel Bella Luna Diamantes show what careful design and considered updates can do for a loudspeaker’s performance. Like the smaller Venus, their all-around presentation takes a little acclimatisation, but the enveloping soundscape is quite addictive. Add impressive bass, a fine horn tweeter and relative ease of positioning, and you have a design that is rewarding and entertaining companion.
XDUOO XD-05 BAL REVIEW
April 4, 2021 Comments Off on XDUOO XD-05 BAL REVIEW
First of all, the brand changed the AK4490 for the AK4493, a better chip with an improved Signal to Noise Ratio. Above this chip, xDuoo put an Altera-EPM240T, an FPGA chip to ensure native PCM/DSD decoding of high-resolution streams. But, more importantly, the DX-05 Plus is two times more powerful than the first generation, delivering 1000mW@32ohms versus 500mW@32ohms.
Time to think about upgrading your AC power cords?
April 4, 2021 Comments Off on Time to think about upgrading your AC power cords?
Monolith by Monoprice M-TWE True Wireless Earbuds Review
April 3, 2021 Comments Off on Monolith by Monoprice M-TWE True Wireless Earbuds Review
https://www.soundandvision.com/content/monolith-monoprice-m-twe-true-wireless-earbuds-review
I noticed a few things right away about the M-TWE before settling in for a serious listening session. Cycling through the various modes, I was surprised by how much of an effect they had on the sound. It was the most natural and accurate with noise cancellation turned on. Ambient mode was still accurate, but the level of added external sound seemed excessive. For example, I was sitting in my very quiet listening room where there are no air-handlers or fans, but I still heard quite a bit of additional noise. The biggest surprise was how drastically the sound changed with Ambient mode switched to Off. Instead of just eliminating ambient sound, the soundstage collapsed to nea
In-akustik Reference LS-204 XL Micro Air Loudspeaker Cable Review
April 3, 2021 Comments Off on In-akustik Reference LS-204 XL Micro Air Loudspeaker Cable Review
https://www.hifinews.com/content/akustik-reference-ls-204-xl-micro-air-loudspeaker-cable
An evolution of In-akustik’s ‘Air Helix’ geometry, the ‘Micro Air’ construction of its LS-204 XL cable retains the low resistance and inductance of the German brand’s costlier cables but with the advantage of lower capacitance, promising a more consistent behaviour with a wider range of amplifiers. There’s a lot of hand-made cable here for the money, making it a reliable bet for that first ‘big upgrade’.
Record Cleaner Shootout! Degritter Vs ClearAudio Double Matrix
April 3, 2021 Comments Off on Record Cleaner Shootout! Degritter Vs ClearAudio Double Matrix
dCS Bartok Review
April 1, 2021 Comments Off on dCS Bartok Review
The dCS Bartok: Take Two…
As much a digital audio product can, Bartok comes on as the equivalent of a ‘60s McIntosh tube amplifier or ‘80s JBL horn speaker — classics to which people keep returning because they are that good, that reliable, that fun. Another incentive: Its seamless interfacing ability with Roon, particularly now that the platform’s 1.8 software makes streaming on Bartok an easier and smarter experience. It also should go without saying (again) that using a Bartok doesn’t mean you’ll stop spinning records. Instead, it serves as an equalizer: Granting added access, increasing options, bestowing convenience, and bringing sought-after analog qualities to digital while spotlighting albums that sound better digitally than they do on a turntable
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