Burmester 102/101 Integrated amplifier Review
February 18, 2015 Comments Off on Burmester 102/101 Integrated amplifier Review
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” On a Tony Faulkner orchestral recording, Rachmaninov Symphonic Dances, we were impressed by the Burmester’s ability to provide flawless deep bass, conjuring up almost subterranean sounds from a truly black and hash-free background. And we found that the 102/101 combination could really give convincing weight and scale to a concert grand piano – we really enjoyed Patrick O’Byrne playing Ravel on Stockfisch Records
Marantz’s budget CD player and amplifier Review
February 17, 2015 Comments Off on Marantz’s budget CD player and amplifier Review
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“As you might expect, this Marantz combo sounds big, fat and warm. Both components have been voiced to hide their budget origins as well as is possible, and in this Marantz has succeeded. They simply don’t sound like your average, cheap, screechy budget hi-fi separates. Indeed, they’re so good that you can put them through some pretty accomplished, high-end speakers and they still won’t give the game away. In absolute terms, all they ever get to being is a bit diffuse and opaque – in short, if you want vast tracts of detail, then buy something better!”
ROGUE AUDIO CRONUS MAGNUM REVIEW
February 17, 2015 Comments Off on ROGUE AUDIO CRONUS MAGNUM REVIEW
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“Build quality is solid but not fancy. Knock the top plate with your knuckle and it clonks in a rather uninspiring way, but it’s purpose is to protect you from it and vice versa, nothing more. Lift the amp up, however, and you may be surprised at how heavy it is. The ironwork must be extremely dense, which means that the whole thing is pretty much theft proof. I like the aluminium face plate and the low profile nature of the chassis”
Octave Audio V 110 Integrated Amplifier Review
February 16, 2015 Comments Off on Octave Audio V 110 Integrated Amplifier Review
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“They weren’t. Using my Arcam irDAC with both, I found that the Hegel was ruler-flat in its treble response, with an airy, extended sound with which I could easily explore the upper-frequency boundaries of every recording. The Octave, on the other hand, sounded a touch recessed, tending to focus more on the musical performance itself, and less on the recording venue. Two types of sound that will appeal to two types of listener, I suspect, and that will vary depending on the recording.”
Denon AVR X5200 AV Receiver Review – Video
February 16, 2015 Comments Off on Denon AVR X5200 AV Receiver Review – Video
Emotiva XPA-1L Class A/Class AB Monoblock Amplifier Review
February 15, 2015 Comments Off on Emotiva XPA-1L Class A/Class AB Monoblock Amplifier Review
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“I was so put off by the initial manufacturing quality of these amps that I refrained from writing this final review on them for several months to see if any further issues would arise. I therefore think it’s very fair to say that I got a solid feel for these amplifiers. I played them almost every single day with every genre of music imaginable: rock, jazz, pop, classical, theatrical scores, holiday music, acoustic, etc. I’ll highlight some specific tracks from my months of listening:”
B.M.C. AUDIO CS2 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER REVIEW
February 15, 2015 Comments Off on B.M.C. AUDIO CS2 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER REVIEW
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“You don’t focus on the ephemera here. You aren’t listening for the detail or defining the soundstage. You are listening to music, as a complete and contiguous whole. It’s like it manages to combine the grace of a good valve amp with the power of good solid state.”
ACCUSTIC ARTS REFERENCE HYBRID TUBE PREAMPLIFIER II MK II $10,750 AND MONO II MONOBLOCK AMP $19,900 REVIEW
February 14, 2015 Comments Off on ACCUSTIC ARTS REFERENCE HYBRID TUBE PREAMPLIFIER II MK II $10,750 AND MONO II MONOBLOCK AMP $19,900 REVIEW
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” On both digital and vinyl I was impressed by the preamp and amp’s silky midrange and the wealth of detail they produced. Mated together, they definitely supply a sound that lands firmly on the tube side of the sonic spectrum. The preamp is a balanced hybrid design that takes several minutes to warm up?
Krell Announces Digital Vanguard Integrated Amplifier with HDMI, Bluetooth, and Streaming Services
February 14, 2015 Comments Off on Krell Announces Digital Vanguard Integrated Amplifier with HDMI, Bluetooth, and Streaming Services
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“The Digital Vanguard Integrated Amplifier is a powerhouse featuring a Class A preamplifier and 200 watt stereo amplifier. The Vanguard’s amplifier incorporates a massive power supply with a 750 VA toroidal transformer and 80,000 microfarads of storage capacitance. The tremendous amount of energy on tap allows the Vanguard to deliver 200 watts per channel into 8 ohms, doubling to 400 watts at 4 ohms. This is far more power than most other integrated amplifiers can deliver. Two quiet, thermostatically controlled fans permit the use of a surprisingly compact chassis, especially considering how much power the Vanguard produces.”
Peachtree Audio nova220SE Integrated Amplifier Review
February 13, 2015 § 1 Comment
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” Although DACs are definitely a matter of taste, I’d offer that, unless you have a very good standalone DAC already, you may find you don’t need a better one than what’s included in the 220SE. And, as a welcome option, Peachtree offers the BT1 Bluetooth Wireless DAC. For those of us who see it would be handy to occasionally play music from our phone, tablet or computer (without cables), be assured that the BT1 works flawlessly and sounds very nice, indeed. Not nearly as good as the 220SE’s USB DAC, of course, but certainly fine and dandy for times when the absolute finest is not required.”
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