BLACK ICE Tube Integrated Amp $800 Review
July 22, 2024 Comments Off on BLACK ICE Tube Integrated Amp $800 Review
SVS Ultra Evolution Titan Surround Loudspeaker System Review
July 21, 2024 Comments Off on SVS Ultra Evolution Titan Surround Loudspeaker System Review
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The film’s later scenes, in which the humans gradually attempt (not successfully) to communicate with the aliens, were no less impressive and marked by equally striking sound in both the music score, which in itself was otherworldly, and in the odd alien voices and their puzzling, written script. The SVS Titans handled it all effortlessly, bringing continuous audio thrills at every turn.
But that was only the beginning of the fun. The Blade Runner 2049 audio left my jaw on the floor. It’s always been one of the best soundtracks in my collection, but its dynamic punch on the Titans + subs was more bone-jarring than I’ve ever heard it before. But I did have to reduce the volume level a bit. Even at higher levels, it was super-clean, but eventually, things needed to be tamed a little to keep the neighbors from breaking out their pitchforks and torches.
Luxman L-509Z Review
July 21, 2024 Comments Off on Luxman L-509Z Review
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If I were to meet the following criteria – aspiring to own no-nonsense but also no-compromise amplification and in possession of £11k – this integrated amp would be on my shortlist. There are separates with more slam, more forcefulness. The space-poor could argue for an onboard DAC. I even understand those who crave ultra-exclusive esoterica from companies with two employees and a penchant for quirkiness and zero visibility.
Conversely, I appreciate how some music lovers need stability, and will succumb to the appeal of the more established houses like the 99-year-old Luxman. But neither stance matters once you switch on this absolute honey of an amp. How so? Because the peace of mind the absurdly melodious L-509Z imparts allows you to do something no self-immolating amp can do. It lets you relax… to just enjoy the music.
Valve Amplification Company (VAC) Renaissance SE Phono Stage $14,000 Review
July 20, 2024 Comments Off on Valve Amplification Company (VAC) Renaissance SE Phono Stage $14,000 Review
The VAC Renaissance SE continues to amaze me during every listening opportunity. Regardless of the musical genre, I find myself totally enraptured as I slowly but surely work my way through many of my favorite LPs. The late night listening sessions have been plentiful, but also very satisfying. Build quality, functionality, aesthetics, performance—the Renaissance SE has it all in spades! If your budget is anywhere near the $14,000 MSRP, this is a must audition. Even at twice this budget or more, this is a must audition. Highly recommended!
Audio Museum: Vintage Audio Experience for The World
July 20, 2024 Comments Off on Audio Museum: Vintage Audio Experience for The World
Wilson Benesch Discovery 3Zero $41,000 Review
July 19, 2024 Comments Off on Wilson Benesch Discovery 3Zero $41,000 Review
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It should be clear by now that we rate the Discovery 3Zero very highly, as we did their bigger A.C.T. 3Zero siblings. If you are after a transparent and revealing pair of speakers then there are few alternatives as capable as these. They may be hugely expensive but when partnered well and carefully set up they are capable of sounding magical.
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
https://www.soundstageultra.com/index.php/equipment-menu/1239-vertere-acoustics-mg-1-turntable
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 !
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