Technics SU-GX70 Network Audio Amplifier $2,000 Review
July 19, 2024 Comments Off on Technics SU-GX70 Network Audio Amplifier $2,000 Review
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But was there enough power? On a track like “Wicked as it Seems,” the Technics had no issues delivering a “comfortably loud” listening level, via my not-too-sensitive Energys, in my 3100 cubic-foot studio. But asking for much more quickly revealed the limits, and attempting something like what I think of as “control-room” loudness — that is, peaks nudging 100 dB SPL, which in all honesty is too loud for safe long-term listening — produced a bright, hard-edged, quashed-sounding texture. If you’re in a smaller room with typical sensitivity speakers (say, 87 dB SPL at 1 watt/meter or better), I’d wager you’d be just fine, but in my setup, more juice was needed.
Vertere Acoustics MG-1 Turntable $23,089 Review
July 18, 2024 Comments Off on Vertere Acoustics MG-1 Turntable $23,089 Review
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The distinct timbres of the vocals and guitar were perfectly preserved. The leading edge of notes was accentuated, propelling the song along. Piano interjections from the left and electric guitar licks from the right were rendered sharply, distally, over the broad soundstage.
This tendency of the MG-1 to deconstruct music to its constituent parts seemed to diminish the cohesiveness of presentation sometimes. But this may have been merely a reflection of the multitrack recording process. The Vertere may simply be better able to discriminate and relay such detail than other turntables. In many ways it is akin to digital in its precision and raw honesty.
FIIO FA19 REVIEW
July 18, 2024 Comments Off on FIIO FA19 REVIEW
Introduced first in the FiiO FH5, a few years ago now, the S.Turbo is back once more. Designed as a turbine-shaped acoustic tunnel, it serves as a filtering devices that effectively eliminates high-frequency sound waves, emanating from the bass drivers. The goal? To ensure a smooth transition between low and mid frequencies, resulting in a cleaner split between the low, and mid frequencies – for better sound, you get the idea.
Once more, that was all made possible by the use of 3D Printing techniques, allowing the drawing of intricate inner layouts for the FiiO FA19, with a duct almost 3 times longer than the first generation. But that was not the only feature that made a come-back !
Eversolo DMP-A8 streaming preamplifier $1980 Review
July 17, 2024 Comments Off on Eversolo DMP-A8 streaming preamplifier $1980 Review
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Photos of the unit’s exceptionally well-organized innards reveal two power supplies, one linear, one switching. Eversolo says this approach eliminates “interference and noise between the system circuit and the audio circuit.” The linear PSU circuit consists of a multi-winding toroidal transformer “designed to match the characteristics of analog audio circuits.” The switching power supply, meanwhile, is tailored for the system circuit, where it aims to reduce “ripple and magnetic leakage interference,” theoretically resulting in increased purity of sound. The A8 autosenses the voltage coming from the wall and adapts accordingly: You can use it in the US or overseas without flicking a manual switch.
T+A PSD 3100 HV Streaming DAC/Preamp Review
July 17, 2024 Comments Off on T+A PSD 3100 HV Streaming DAC/Preamp Review
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Furthermore, on this rapid-fire thrash metal classic, T+A’s high-performing DAC showed in a nutshell what it’s all about. The rhythm section sounded tight and dynamic, the multiple guitar parts were neatly separated, and it found a layer of depth to the soundstaging that took me by surprise. The energy and clarity was infectious.
Indeed, be it with early-’90s metal or the fairy-tale instrumentation and layered harmonies of The Beach Boys’ ‘God Only Knows’ [Pet Sounds, Capitol Records; 96kHz/24-bit mono], the PSD 3100 HV was up for the challenge of delivering the music with detail, focus and authority.
ampsandsound Kenzie Integrated Amplifier $2900 Review
July 16, 2024 Comments Off on ampsandsound Kenzie Integrated Amplifier $2900 Review
But if you have speakers that are compatible, high efficiency (98 dB or higher, above 100 even better), stable easy 8 ohm load, horns (front or rear loaded), or any speakers specifically designed for use with very low powered amplifiers, the Kenzie Integrated is absolutely worth checking out. It lets you hear what is special about a real triode based amplifier, rather than just a single ended amplifier using other types of tubes, without worrying about hundreds or thousands of dollars for replacement tubes. Ampsandsound may list it under their “specialty amplifiers” but with the right speakers this amp really is something special.
Monitor Audio Studio 89 $2500 Review
July 16, 2024 Comments Off on Monitor Audio Studio 89 $2500 Review
https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/monitor-audio-studio-89
It helps that the Studio 89 have a good sense of rhythmic drive and the kind of surefooted timing that can’t help but get your feet tapping with appropriate music. We love their sense of cohesion and the seamless way the drive units integrate. Those hours spent fine-tuning the crossover have paid off.
These are small speakers, so it pays to have realistic expectations in terms of bass reach and punch, and given those we think most listeners will be impressed by what Monitor Audio’s engineers have managed. On Paradise Circus, the Studio 89 dig deep and true right down to their limit and are controlled enough not to over-extend themselves. Do they set class standards when it comes to outright sonic authority or bass power? No, but they do sound solid and meaty within their limits, and in most cases we think they deliver convincingly.
Focus on the mid and higher frequencies and you should find that these speakers shine. They are wonderfully articulate with voices, and render them with natural weight and warmth. There is no shortage of clarity and, no matter how complex the music gets, it is easy to keep track of low-level instrumental strands.
Vitus Audio RI-101 MK2 Integrated Amplifier Review
July 15, 2024 Comments Off on Vitus Audio RI-101 MK2 Integrated Amplifier Review
I’ve often pointed out that 300W into 8 ohms is an optimal level for any modern amplifier to drive a wide range of speakers, and the RI-101 MK2 proudly and boldly delivers this power with grace and thunder when required.
There are hundreds, if not thousands, of electronics engineers who can build a perfectly accurate high-end audio amplifier. But building a stream of refined electronics while in sync with developing a brand based on a genuine foundation and constantly expanding is something very special. From the very beginning, Hans Ole Vitus has managed to create a unique connection between technology and passion that is part of the Vitus Audio “Forever Now” motto. The laser-sharp determination is reflected in the way Vitus Audio, under the baton of Alexander Vitus Mogensen and Lukas Eriksen, is preserving the rich Vitus heritage and leading the brand into the future.
Michell Gyro SE Turntable | REVIEW
July 15, 2024 Comments Off on Michell Gyro SE Turntable | REVIEW
inally, a bit of an off-the-beaten-path choice. Miles Davis Sketches of Spain was forward, in-your-face brass. The horns had impact and body with huge dynamics that will clean out your ears. If you have heard real horns in a smallish space that sense of realism and loudness can be borderline painful and the Michell Gyro SE reproduced that faithfully. Percussion instruments also had that sense of realism, especially tambourine. Music with a lot going on all at once can get congested during crescendos, but the Gyro SE kept it all clear and distinct. The snapping fingers and finger bells were far cleaner than I’m used to and allowed me to really audibly dig into the recording focusing on various elements of the music.
Compared to the Rega P3, the Gyro SE was way more refined, which was expected, but the Rega tended to have more energy, perhaps inaccurately so, but matched my musical tastes better. That is until I swapped out the Cusis E cartridge with the MoFi StudioSilver. This was at the end of the review period and was more of a check to see how much influence of the cartridge had on the turntable.
GrooveMaster 3 Tonearm Review
July 14, 2024 Comments Off on GrooveMaster 3 Tonearm Review
The GrooveMaster III arrives well-packed with an excellent manual, armboard, pivot-to-spindle mounting templates, protractor, hardware, and a handy metric Allen wrench set making this tonearm setup relatively painless. I say that with a caveat: If you’ve set up turntables before or have an experienced person who can help you, this should be a snap; if not, it might be best to hire a turntable specialist.
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