NAD M32 DIRECT DIGITAL AMPLIFIER REVIEW
May 10, 2017 Comments Off on NAD M32 DIRECT DIGITAL AMPLIFIER REVIEW
“With the addition of this card, the M32 remains an audiophile piece but gains a level of convenience that makes it the equal of any lifestyle component at any price. It’s not always ideal to shuffle CDs or even to create playlists on your connected laptop. BluOS makes it easy to just tune in a bit of Internet radio or your favorite streaming service when you just want some background music to liven the party or soothe your evening.”
Vandersteen Audio Model Seven Mk.II Loudspeakers and M7-HPA Mono Amplifiers Review
May 9, 2017 Comments Off on Vandersteen Audio Model Seven Mk.II Loudspeakers and M7-HPA Mono Amplifiers Review
“The M7-HPA amplifiers have joined my Vandersteen Model Sevens, now upgraded to Mk.II status, to form the backbone of my reference system. The quality of sound I’m hearing from them is beyond what I could have hoped for, let alone expected, even a year or two ago. Overlook the Model Seven Mk.II at your peril — and if you already have Model Sevens, whether originals or Mk.IIs, and want to unleash their full power, a pair of M7-HPAs is a no-brainer.”
Esoteric Grandioso C1 Line Stage Preamplifier and Grandioso M1 monoblocks Review
May 8, 2017 Comments Off on Esoteric Grandioso C1 Line Stage Preamplifier and Grandioso M1 monoblocks Review
” A piece of jazz-rock that helps me identify equipment that brings out the emotion of recordings is Blood, Sweat and Tears’ rendition of “God Bless The Child,” a piece written by Billie Holiday and Arthur Herzog Jr., and appropriately included in the list of the Songs Of The Century by the National Endowment for the Arts and the RIAA.
Wells Audio Majestic integrated amplifier Review $3,599
May 4, 2017 Comments Off on Wells Audio Majestic integrated amplifier Review $3,599
“Though a budget design in the company’s offering, the Majestic possessed such competency nonetheless that it showcased the superiority of the $8,000 Bricasti M1 dual-mono DAC over the $3,100 Arche Audio Opus 5 DACT and Opus 501 Power Supply in increased three-dimensionality and spectral extension.”
Pass Labs INT-60 Integrated Amplifier review
May 2, 2017 § 1 Comment
“OK, there’s not much more I can say about this honey of an integrated amplifier. It’s lovingly made by one of the best companies out there (in the USA to boot…), and it’s everything I could expect from a no holds barred design. Outside of its somewhat unexpected inability to drive my ATC SCM 19 speakers to their stellar limits, I couldn’t trip it up. In short, the Pass Labs INT-60 met or exceeded all of my expectations.”
RAZIN UND MUSATOFF
May 1, 2017 Comments Off on RAZIN UND MUSATOFF
“Its hard not to drool over the Razin & Musatoff. This is not typical souvenir, but from the inside out a complete, working replica of the iconic radio receiver from 1920’s. Frequency range: 87 – 108 MHz ”
2017 Editors’ Choice: Power Amplifiers $1,000 – $3,000
April 28, 2017 Comments Off on 2017 Editors’ Choice: Power Amplifiers $1,000 – $3,000
“Basic solid-state power amplifiers are not, due to their essential nature (boxes with parts inside), sexy objects that inspire a lot of audiophile lust. The STA200 will never be accused of looking sexy or especially stylish unless you’re into stark minimalism. But if sound quality and solid-state reliability are your primary purchasing criteria, the STA200 should be on your radar. You may not be blown away by the STA200’s looks, but its sound turns it into one sexy beast.”
Accuphase C-3850 Preamplifier and P-7300 Power Amplifier $43,500 Review
April 26, 2017 Comments Off on Accuphase C-3850 Preamplifier and P-7300 Power Amplifier $43,500 Review
” When combined, the C-3850 and P-7300 become the heart of a soulfully solid, bottom-up sounding reproduction system. The solidity of the presentation from multiple sources (music and source equipment) appeared to be palpable in all cases. One of my first observations was the more forceful drive and vigor the Accuphase pair presented. Chris Isaak’s “Kings of the Highway” from the Heart Shaped World LP had the characteristically saturated soundstage it always has but with more expansion of the soundstage in all directions. Additionally, the added presence in the bass and lower midrange gave the music perceptively more powerful drive.”
Jeff Rowland preamps compared – Coherence II, Synergy IIi, Concerto and Corus
April 24, 2017 Comments Off on Jeff Rowland preamps compared – Coherence II, Synergy IIi, Concerto and Corus
“Ultimately it was felt by majority of the group that the Coherence II and the Synergy IIi, both with the BPS + external switching power supply, sounded best. While I shared some of this sentiment, I felt that none of the other amps could match the enormously impressive levels of transparency and resolution of the Corus, and its superb bass sealed the deal for me. I have been on a quest for more neutrality for some time now and for me, the Corus was the winner, even if it marked the start of a different sound signature for the Jeff Rowland brand.”
NEW DAN D’AGOSTINO PROGRESSION STEREO AMPLIFIER $22,000
April 23, 2017 Comments Off on NEW DAN D’AGOSTINO PROGRESSION STEREO AMPLIFIER $22,000
” Abundant power is required for realistic sound quality and is a cornerstone of Dan D’Agostino Master Audio Systems’ amplifier design. The Progression Stereo is conservatively rated at 300 Watts into 8 Ohms and delivers 600 Watts into 4 Ohms, and properly doubles its output again into 2 Ohms, with a 1,200 Watt power output.”‘
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