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Anyone wanting to dive into the repertoire of Carl Philipp Emanuel (aka C.P.E.) Bach, one of the sons of the more famous JS Bach, was gifted a fine opportunity this spring when Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin published Symphonies – From Berlin To Hamburg [Harmonia Mundi 3149020950463; 96kHz/24-bit], the last C.P.E. album in a series that began over two decades ago. Symphony for Strings and Continuo in G major parades the light-and-shade contrasts typical of these post-Baroque works, and Chord’s amp deftly supported the mood shifts, going from delicate motifs to rousing set-pieces in a blink of the eye. Beneath the Ultima Integrated’s flamboyant exterior is an amp of serious, down-to-earth talent!

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In practice, subtle instrumental nuances, whether in the foreground or from supporting players in the background, would often ‘come to the front’ when the series was played through the M1. Additionally, the ability to switch from Direct or Stereo playback mode to a Virtual option via the HEOS app was a bit of a boon, ensuring excerpts from Gary Numan’s ‘Cars’ were laid more expansively in the room, albeit with an acceptable smudge of hotness added. It’s a nice extra on a dual-use amp like this, and while I know some will avoid this mode when listening to their classical or acoustic recordings, here it makes sense.

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The digital counter offers two modes: 1) counter, and 2) time. The displayed time is calculated from the current meter reading. The meter speed and the meter reading are used to determine the set belt speed of 19 cm/s or 38 cm/s, and the meter reading is then converted into a belt running time corresponding to the belt speed.

Additionally, the “precisely calibrated” Revox VU meters have long scales, and an LED immediately indicates the risk of overdriving. The display also works during playback. Expansion options include a multiuser adapter global cache available for the integration of the B77 MK III and the control in a Revox multiuser audio solution.

https://www.monoandstereo.com/ediscreation-fiberbox-iii-version-extreme-silent-switch-ocxo-ii-version-extreme-review/

The Synchronized Clock Bus Technology provides a shared, more precise clock signal to multiple devices, ensuring they work in perfect timing harmony. This synchronization reduces jitter, maintains signal integrity, and delivers enhanced musical detail and realism. By incorporating this technology, devices like the Silent Switch OCXO II and Fiberbox III can offer an unparalleled listening experience, making the music sound livelier and closer to reality.

The agility of the D50 III really stood out during my listening sessions, making it feel like it has excellent control over the frequency spectrum, especially in complex genres. Whether I was listening to fast-paced heavy metal tracks or instrumental pieces, the D50 III impressed me. The D50 III punches well above its weight.

I have a D90 III Discrete sitting next to it, which is undoubtedly a more refined and resolving DAC; the D50 III still holds its ground. While the D90 has clear advantages in terms of depth, tonal realism, and overall resolution, the D50 III gives you around 80% of the D90’s performance at a fraction of the cost (around 20% of the D90’s price). This is hard to ignore, especially for the budget audiophile.