Quad Artera Play & Artera Stereo review
May 31, 2016 Comments Off on Quad Artera Play & Artera Stereo review
“We listen to all four and settle on Wide as our favourite balance, even for CD quality files. ‘Fast’ comes a close second, with a touch more drive and bite to its presentation, but it can feel a bit unrelenting, particularly with more considered music”
McIntosh MC275 Stereo Amplifier – Video
May 31, 2016 Comments Off on McIntosh MC275 Stereo Amplifier – Video
Marantz HD-AMP1 Integrated Amplifier & DSD DAC Review
May 30, 2016 Comments Off on Marantz HD-AMP1 Integrated Amplifier & DSD DAC Review
” . The HD-AMP1 made it easy to hear all the classic Santana percussion, background chants, and keyboard lines. The release of Santana IV prompted me to go back and listen to a bunch of classic Santana releases including the 24/96 remasters of Borboletta and Welcome, as well as SACD rips of Caravanserai and Love Devotion Surrender. I don’t think I have ever heard these albums sound better. The HD-AMP1’s DAC section was performing some sort of magic, as these albums sounded fresh and vibrant, even though I have heard them hundreds of times.”
PS Audio BHK Signature 250 Stereo Power Amplifier $7499 Review
May 27, 2016 Comments Off on PS Audio BHK Signature 250 Stereo Power Amplifier $7499 Review
” Why PS Audio does not package one of their cords with the amplifier is an interesting question. I get it… people want to tailor the sound to their liking by using cord A over B, but man, what a match. A no brainer. Of course, damn, are these cords stiff or what? Stiffer than me in the morning after a poor night’s sleep, you got to work these guys into place. Glad the amplifier is so heavy or the cord would push it around a bit.”
Bryston 4B Cubed Review
May 26, 2016 Comments Off on Bryston 4B Cubed Review
” Switch genres to the deep pulsating bass lines of electronic music and the Bryston shows off its new found depth thanks to the excellent power delivery of the 4B. No bloated or boomy bass here, just pure deep, fast bass that keeps pace effortlessly. High frequency performance is also great with treble that’s defined and crisp but never distracting from the rest of the frequencies. The Bryston combination seems to work with pretty much any genre from Rock to even Hip Hop. All you really need to ensure the performance is nothing less than spectacular is to make sure your source is of similar or better pedigree then the Bryston setup and you will not be disappointed.”
AMPZILLA II POWER AMPLIFIER $3,500 REVIEW
May 25, 2016 Comments Off on AMPZILLA II POWER AMPLIFIER $3,500 REVIEW
” Bowie’s haunting lyrics, which hint at his soon-to-come demise, were accompanied by a tight and intimate performance from his band. The quality of the mastering and the clarity of the recording were a perfect match for the Son of Ampzilla II’s high-end capabilities. The quick snap of the opening snare, the entry of sax and woodwinds with just the right mix of rasp and and tone, and the strong and persistent bass guitar all framed Bowie’s clear and still hopeful voice. The song is a message of joy and vision. SST’s latest effort brought full justice to to the song, to David Bowie’s creation, and–in a satisfying touch of fate–to the full measure of the rebirth and rise of James Bongiorno’s life-long vision as well.”
Pass Labs, Focal No.2 AXPONA – Video
May 23, 2016 Comments Off on Pass Labs, Focal No.2 AXPONA – Video
Rotel RA-1592 stereo amplifier
May 22, 2016 Comments Off on Rotel RA-1592 stereo amplifier
“I next watched a few movies, including the “American Sniper” Blu-ray in stereo, and never really missed not having a center or surround channel speakers. The intense battle scenes still packed a mighty wallop, and the SP-EFS73 towers’ low bass was deep enough I didn’t miss not having a subwoofer in the system. The film’s dialogue was nicely focused between the towers, and the sound quality of the dialogue was excellent.”
PS Audio BHK Signature 250 Stereo Power Amplifier $7499 Review
May 22, 2016 Comments Off on PS Audio BHK Signature 250 Stereo Power Amplifier $7499 Review
” I can’t recommend the BHK 250 enough. Like I said I bought this one and it is now here between the speakers with the Claytons off on a rack. I won’t sell the Claytons ever and for sure they will eventually find their way back into the system. And having a stereo amplifier as opposed to monoblocks is an adjustment: different routing of cables, one less AC cord, one less platform… and one component sitting between the speakers unlike the Claytons sitting off to the sides.
ASTELL&KERN AK500N – FULL NETWORK AUDIO SYSTEM $12,000 Review
May 19, 2016 Comments Off on ASTELL&KERN AK500N – FULL NETWORK AUDIO SYSTEM $12,000 Review
” Of course, all those features would be moot if the AK500N sounded mediocre, or even merely very good. But in fact, it sounds spectacular; in many ways, the best player I’ve heard. In particular, the bass, from all digital inputs, is positively earth-shaking, with lots of detail and impact. Treble was smooth and harmonically rich, with realistic detail. Dynamics—micro and macro—were right up there with the best I’ve heard. Soundstaging is at least as good as anything I’ve heard in my system.”
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