Mark Levinson No5105 Turntable Review
February 27, 2021 Comments Off on Mark Levinson No5105 Turntable Review
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For all the wrong reasons – looks, build quality, ease-of-use – I adore the No5105. Enough for the purists among you to castigate me, perhaps, but my admiration for it would only be meaningless if the sound didn’t match the form. This is a sublime device which does everything you’d want of a deck at its price, while delivering pride of ownership usually restricted to luxury pens and watches. I’m dazzled.
BLACK ICE FUSION F11 VACUUM TUBE INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER $1,499 REVIEW
February 27, 2021 Comments Off on BLACK ICE FUSION F11 VACUUM TUBE INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER $1,499 REVIEW
Lights abound, whether you like them or not… In addition to the white-lighted “Black Ice Audio” script on the amplifier’s front panel, and the lighted Black Ice logo on the same panel (that doubles as the on/standby switch), an additional pilot light is placed atop the transformer cover box. Even in standby mode, the on/off logo, pilot light, and “Black Ice Audio” logo remains lit. I find this distracting when the amp is not even playing and wish these lights were defeatable, but many won’t care. As delivered, the only way to turn off all amplifier lighting is to use the on/off switch on the back of the amplifier that may be less than readily accessible in some equipment racks.
Hi-Fi Stereo in 2021 – New Wilson Alexandria + VTL Siegfried II & New Reel to Reel’s Tour
February 27, 2021 Comments Off on Hi-Fi Stereo in 2021 – New Wilson Alexandria + VTL Siegfried II & New Reel to Reel’s Tour
Moon 680D review $9000
February 26, 2021 Comments Off on Moon 680D review $9000
https://www.whathifi.com/us/reviews/moon-680d
The Moon 680D sounds pretty good from cold but improves considerably over a few weeks of use. Given time, it becomes clearer and more transparent, gaining an appreciable amount of openness in the process.
We start with the digital inputs, which prove remarkably consistent. In our experience, many high-end companies struggle to make their USB inputs sound as good as the others. We suspect that has something to do with the fact that the USB receiver module tends to be a ready-made unit bought from third-party suppliers that may not match up to the standards of the rest of the DAC circuitry. We’re pleased to report that Moon avoids any such issues.
Regardless of the input chosen, the sonic signature is familiar enough. The company’s products have always been smooth and refined performers and this one is no different. It’s a friendly and accommodating balance – one that isn’t easily provoked by bright or aggressive recordings.
Scansonic MB6 B Loudspeaker Review
February 26, 2021 Comments Off on Scansonic MB6 B Loudspeaker Review
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So yes, you certainly need to take a bit of care when it comes to positioning these loudspeakers to get the best of that bass, but do that and the MB6 Bs aren’t afraid to rock out, whether with the pomp of ‘Thunder Child’ from that famous War Of The Worlds recording [Columbia DPCD960000] or the sheer drive and slam of The Who’s ‘You Better You Bet’ [Face Dances; Geffen 96kHz/24-bit download].
The clarity here is a major factor, but the speakers never stray into ‘too much information’ territory. Instead, they deliver a sound that’s both satisfying in hi-fi terms and musically compelling, too.”
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Schiit Audio Jotunheim 2 Headphone Amplifier Review
February 26, 2021 Comments Off on Schiit Audio Jotunheim 2 Headphone Amplifier Review
Kennerton Gjallarhorn GH50 Review
February 25, 2021 Comments Off on Kennerton Gjallarhorn GH50 Review
The Gjallarhorn is one of the more unusual headphones in the high-end space, offering a darker tuning thanks to an attenuated treble section. In stark contrast to its smooth highs, the Gjallarhorn presents one of the more-captivating and potent bass sections in the contemporary space. Thankfully, the company avoids the pitfalls of an overly-bloated bass section by tweaking the low-end to provide just the right amount of bass. Couple that with a world-beating presentation, replete with gobs of texture, and you’ve got one heck of an enjoyable basshead headphone.
It’s not all bass, bass, bass, though, as the Gjallarhorn offers a solid rendition of a lush and weighty vocal response. With decent-to-good levels of technical finesse, the Kennerton headphone produces instruments and voices in a well-defined stage.
Sonus Faber Extrema Review
February 25, 2021 Comments Off on Sonus Faber Extrema Review
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Detail levels are pleasing, though outright resolution and distortion levels are areas in which advancements in drive units and cabinet designs have resulted in significant improvements since the Extremas were made. A good modern high-end speaker will simply sound cleaner and clearer, but is it more enjoyable? Now, that’s open to debate. In much the same way that many enjoy driving a classic car more than a modern equivalent, so it is here.Advertisementhttps://39e25acc62da76679a6e3c478aec02db.safeframe.googlesyndication.com/safeframe/1-0-37/html/container.html
We put on Bjork’s Vulnicura set and revel in the sonic textures and dynamic shading. There’s plenty of punch here, and the Extrema are more than happy to play at high volume. We enjoy the insight and effortless fluidity, not to mention their ability to make listening to music really feel like an all-enveloping experience rather than just a mere activity to pass the time. The Extrema seem to have a little bit of magic baked into their sonic DNA.
Willsenton R8 Tube Integrated Amplifier 2 Review
February 25, 2021 Comments Off on Willsenton R8 Tube Integrated Amplifier 2 Review
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