Mola Mola Kaluga Mono Amplifiers $16,500 Review
September 9, 2016 Comments Off on Mola Mola Kaluga Mono Amplifiers $16,500 Review
” One of the most overused words in describing audio components is neutral. However, you must remember that there are more than 50 shades of gray. Any of these shades may be entirely neutral, neither over- nor underemphasizing any part of the audioband, yet such neutrality in and of itself does not equate with transparency”
How Much Power Do You Really Need?
September 7, 2016 Comments Off on How Much Power Do You Really Need?
” Let me underscore that speaker sensitivity has nothing whatsoever to do with speaker quality, sonic or otherwise; it’s a simple quantification of how-loud-per-watt. But if you’re torn between two similar-price speaker models you love equally, choose the higher-sensitivity one. One caveat, and it’s a biggie: due to measurement techniques, environments, and plain old manufacturer mendacity, spec-sheet sensitivity ratings can be extraordinarily variable, so take claimed differences with a double shake of salt. You can check the Test Bench box in our speaker reviews for a statement of each loudspeaker model’s sensitivity that is consistently derived, and easy to compare, across all products.
MOON NEO ACE INTEGRATED STREAMING AMPLIFIER £2,800 REVIEW
September 6, 2016 Comments Off on MOON NEO ACE INTEGRATED STREAMING AMPLIFIER £2,800 REVIEW
“The limiting factor to the ACE is fairly obvious. Strip away all the features and it’s a 50W amplifier. It’s a really good 50W amplifier, capable of punching above its weight, and hangs on to its sonic character for a lot longer than most 50W integrated amplifiers, but that still imposes certain limits on what speakers you can use with the ACE. I don’t suppose anyone in their right mind would use the ACE with a punishing £100,000 behemoth loudspeaker with the impedance load of a small asteroid, but this highlights the ACE’s performance in positive terms. You wouldn’t partner these two because of the price differential, but in performance terms, the ACE is a more tempting proposition, thanks to its outstanding sound quality. If you are going for some really high-grade loudspeakers, it might be best looking at a separates approach – very possibly from the same brand.”
MOON by Simaudio proudly introduces the MOON Neo ACE "All in One" Integrated Amplifier + Streaming Digital-to-Analog Converter. The newest addition to the MOON Neo Series. (PRNewsFoto/MOON by Simaudio)
Pass Labs X350.8 Stereo Amplifier and XP-30 Preamplifier Review
September 6, 2016 Comments Off on Pass Labs X350.8 Stereo Amplifier and XP-30 Preamplifier Review
“Bottom line… the extension, transparency, and palpability of the XP-30 make it a must audition. The seductive mids/highs and muscular bass performance of the Reference 6 should also put it right there at the top of the list. I wish you luck on this one. Much applause to both Pass Labs and Audio Research for giving us such wonderful options.”
Audio Alchemy DPA-1M monoblock power amplifier $3990/pair Review
September 5, 2016 Comments Off on Audio Alchemy DPA-1M monoblock power amplifier $3990/pair Review
” If the DPA-1M could be said to have a character, it was in the direction of being lively—a bit forward rather than laid-back or subdued. For those familiar with digital cameras, the character of the DPA-1M was like a camera’s Vivid setting, which maximizes color saturation and contrast. Of course, a system’s sonic character is a function of all of the components in that system, especially the speakers, and one of the strengths of the Wilson Sabrinas is their ability to produce a dramatic, big-speaker sound that is out of proportion to their size. In this, the Sabrinas and the DPA-1Ms worked synergistically—which may be why Wilson so often uses these amps to demo the Sabrinas.”
Read more at http://www.stereophile.com/content/audio-alchemy-dpa-1m-monoblock-power-amplifier-page-2#a7kwi8XSGHBOy1DS.99
Cyrus One (2016) stereo amplifier first look – Video
September 5, 2016 Comments Off on Cyrus One (2016) stereo amplifier first look – Video
Lyngdorf Audio TDAI-2170 Integrated Amplifier Reviewed
September 5, 2016 Comments Off on Lyngdorf Audio TDAI-2170 Integrated Amplifier Reviewed
“The TDAI 2170 does have home theater bypass capability, which allows you to adapt this integrated amp into your existing home theater setup. I did experiment with this functionality, and it worked well. By connecting your surround sound processor’s front left and right preouts to one set of analog inputs on the TDAI 2170, and with a few setting changes in both my processor and TDAI, I was off and running. As suggested, I labeled that input as “Home Theater” within the Lyngdorf. Additionally, in this setup, you should connect your subwoofer directly to the TDAI following the manufacturer’s instructions. In this way, the Lyngdorf Room Perfect functionality benefits lower frequencies. I also had my processor automatically power on the TDAI with the remote trigger feature on both units, making it easy to use on a daily basis.”
First Watt B1 Buffer Preamp and J2 Power JFET Amplifier Review
September 3, 2016 Comments Off on First Watt B1 Buffer Preamp and J2 Power JFET Amplifier Review
“Some things are simply more fun when they are doubled. As a young man, viewing Wrigley’s Doublemint chewing gum advertisements was doubly enjoyable since they featured shapely identical twins. This brings to mind that I once dated identical twins – no, not at the same time! I never could be sure which one I was talking to by their appearance, however I could tell them apart by their sense of humor, so I told a lot of jokes! Though perhaps not as daring as dating identical twins, there is something doubly fun about having a pair of amps sitting up front, a type of “double whammy.” If you recognize that phrase, the odds are you’re getting pretty old. Ask any audiophile; a pair of meters is twice as mesmerizing as only one!”
Peachtree Audio nova150 Review
August 31, 2016 Comments Off on Peachtree Audio nova150 Review
“I’ve been listening to quite a bit of Van Morrison’s Astral Weeks lately and this hasn’t subsided with the arrival of the nova150. Although not my favorite song on the album, the vibraphone and guitar juxtaposition on The Way You Lovers Do is a treat for the ears. The nova150 does a great job of reproducing each instrument in its own space, naturally, followed by an aural mess of musical notes and screaming vocals to finish the track. The title track, Astral Weeks, is my favorite”
AUDIO RESEARCH GSI75 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER $16,000 REVIEW
August 29, 2016 Comments Off on AUDIO RESEARCH GSI75 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER $16,000 REVIEW
” As enjoyable as digital was, I remain first and foremost a vinyl aficionado, partly because it sounds so darned good, partly because it reminds me of my childhood spinning black gold. It’s comforting to know that not everything from the good old days has gone by the wayside; indeed, vinyl is making a comeback. So onto the Continuum Caliburn I plopped that wonderful disc, The Persuasions’ We Came to Play, as soulful an album as ever was recorded”
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