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https://www.hifinews.com/content/mbl-cadenza-c41c21-streamerpower-amp

During digital recording, music signals are sampled and then quantised to create the binary code that represents the amplitude of each sample in time. However, if the highest digital values are then normalised close to 0.0dBFs, then it’s entirely possible that a DAC’s oversampling filter will reconstruct signal peaks between samples that notionally exceed 0.0dBFs. It’s important to appreciate that the digital data is not ‘clipped’ but that in the process of upsampling this data, signals are realised that lie above this digital glass ceiling, beyond which is a netherworld of catastrophic clipping and momentary bursts of distortion. Of course, if the interpolator is designed with a few dB of headroom in tow – as is the case with MBL’s ‘True Peak Technology’ – then these peaks, known as ‘intersample overs’, are carried through without clipping.

https://www.audiophilia.com/reviews/2024/12/11/electrocompaniet-eci-6-mkii-integrated-amplifier

Yes, the Electrocompaniet is a Norwegian star component. It is a sexy-looking, fatigue-free integrated that plays well above its $6200 price. Its voicing is admirable and will be loved by those who want accurate instrumental and vocal timbre sounding present in real spaces and compatible with a wide range of loudspeakers. In this, the Tau designers have succeeded admirably and receives my warmest recommendation.

https://www.stereophile.com/content/gryphon-audio-designs-diablo-333-integrated-amplifier

I was not ready for how truly excellent the Gryphon Audio Designs Diablo 333 integrated amplifier was going to be—what a fine world-class music maker it is. This is the first amp I have had in-house in some time that makes me question my marriage vows to my reference system. The Diablo 333 can power anything, while producing amazing lifelike dynamics, the blackest blacks, and the brightest colors.

The sheer amount of musical energy conveyed, and the detailed truth of that—you need to hear it for yourself. I could trade four boxes for one, and I am all about downsizing these days. For now, reviewing hardware as I do, I need to keep the flexibility of separate components. Is it as good as separates? Yes—it is. The Gryphon Diablo 333 is guarding its treasures, waiting to reveal them just to you.