Yamaha R-N2000A Stereo Network A/V Receiver Review

September 10, 2023 Comments Off on Yamaha R-N2000A Stereo Network A/V Receiver Review

Tannoy Westminster Royal GR, MCINTOSH C2700, MC611, HIFIROES

September 10, 2023 Comments Off on Tannoy Westminster Royal GR, MCINTOSH C2700, MC611, HIFIROES

Audio Research I/50 integrated amplifier $5500 Review

September 9, 2023 Comments Off on Audio Research I/50 integrated amplifier $5500 Review

https://www.stereophile.com/content/audio-research-i50-integrated-amplifier

I experienced one bug with the amplifier’s control software. Occasionally, the amplifier spontaneously went into standby mode, at least as indicated by the Lexitubes’ single dots, while the tubes all remained powered up. This could be some sort of tube-protection feature except that it didn’t seem related to playback level; the average voltage the last time it happened was <3V RMS, and it never occurred during high-power measuring on the test bench. Pressing the Power button on the amplifier’s top panel, after waiting the requisite 3 minutes, always brought the I/50 back into action.

SWISS DIGITAL FUSE BOX REVIEW

September 9, 2023 Comments Off on SWISS DIGITAL FUSE BOX REVIEW

I’ll admit to a bit of skepticism when I was approached with this product, but the Swiss Digital FUSE BOX delivered on its promises and then some. I’ve always said that in an amplifier, power supply is everything, this was clear going all the way back to early Hi-Fi when we would build huge outboard power supplies as performance mods. With modern audio products trying to run more efficiently it only makes sense that the limiting factor is the amount of power going into the power supply, and as noted above the weakest link in the power chain is the fuse. While your amplifier has the highest current demands, I suspect any product that has an amplifier circuit such as DACs, Streamers, Tuners, Phono Stages, and Preamps will see similar improvements.

dCS Lina DAC $13,650 Review

September 8, 2023 Comments Off on dCS Lina DAC $13,650 Review

https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/dcs-lina-dac


Large-scale dynamic shifts are rendered with skill while more delicate changes in intensity are reproduced with the finesse they deserve. We could break down the performance by input but there isn’t any need here. While there has never been any question about the quality of dCS’s DAC designs we haven’t always been totally convinced that the streaming module performs to quite the same standards. That isn’t an issue here, as we’re as happy using the Lina as music streamer, across any of its sources, as we are using the digital inputs.

We give the various headphone processing modes a listen and find that the standard Crossfeed setting works well, as does the first Expanse option. Both of these manage to shift our reference Yamaha YH-5000SE’s soundstaging more to that which we hear from speakers, and we notice little in the way of distracting phase effects. Of the two, we end up listening to the dCS Expanse the most. The second Expanse mode doesn’t work so well for us, sounding a little disjointed.

MoFi Electronics SourcePoint 8 loudspeaker $2999 Review

September 8, 2023 Comments Off on MoFi Electronics SourcePoint 8 loudspeaker $2999 Review

https://www.stereophile.com/content/mofi-electronics-sourcepoint-8-loudspeaker

To say that I am pleased with the Mobile Fidelity SourcePoint 8 speakers is an understatement. But before I sum up, let me get the few caveats out of the way. First, these speakers do not delve into deep bass, though except on a few specific tracks (including those with prominent low-Fs and F#s on piano or bass) and in direct comparison to much larger speakers, you’re unlikely to notice that anything is missing. Second, although I have enjoyed larger loudspeakers at higher levels than the SourcePoint 8s are capable of, this would not be a practical constraint for most serious listeners. Third, the SourcePoint 8s should be evaluated at ear level. Truly, these are less caveats than application notes.

Perlisten Audio S5t Loudspeaker $13,990 Review

September 6, 2023 Comments Off on Perlisten Audio S5t Loudspeaker $13,990 Review

https://www.soundstageultra.com/index.php/equipment-menu/1198-perlisten-audio-s5t-loudspeaker

Perlisten Audio’s S5t loudspeaker manifests the no-nonsense, performance-first approach you’d expect from a decades-old company that is continuing to refine a winning formula. This process of refinement is still fueled by the desire to build something unique, which spurs technical innovation. Marked by its sterling neutrality across the frequency band, the S5t’s most distinctive feature is its DPC array, which produced one of the most convincing and holographic stereo images I’ve heard. While not quite full range in my listening space, the S5t, thanks to its well-controlled, linear bottom end, should be nearly full range in listening rooms of more typical dimensions. The S5t is built to a high standard, and the high-gloss finish of my review samples looked beautiful. It would complement any modern decor. All aboard the hype train: Perlisten’s S5t is the real deal.

Audio Note UK M2 Linestage / Preamplifier And Conqueror Power Amplifier Review

September 6, 2023 Comments Off on Audio Note UK M2 Linestage / Preamplifier And Conqueror Power Amplifier Review

https://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/0823/Audio_Note_UK_M2_Linestage_Preamplifier_Conqueror_Power_Amplifier_Review.htm

As I continued to listen to music with the Audio Note UK M2 linestage and Conqueror stereo amplifier pairing, this intimate experience prevailed, no matter the recording or the medium. Before I knew it, there were stacks of records and CDs in my living room because I was too eager to grab a new album before putting the old one away. My listening sessions had become tranquil meditative experiences. Now I was sitting in a Sukhasana pose on the forest floor. The woodland creatures moved past me, unconcerned with my presence. Shure, I had to continue along the path at some point, but at that moment, I was happy where I was.

I don’t know how much of a Music lover Robert Frost was. Heck, I’m not sure I truly understand “The Road Not Taken”. I do know that my exploration of high-end audio has been a very interesting journey. I’ve been really lucky to meet people, in person and online, who have been kind with their time and helped me find what I was looking for. Is my journey over? Not by a long shot. Right now, I just want to thank all of the good people of Audio Note UK who have been kind enough to fulfill a long-time dream and allow me to listen to their equipment in my home. My time in the woods will come to an end soon. I just need to enjoy it before I have to move on.

Avalon Eidolon Speaker Review

September 3, 2023 Comments Off on Avalon Eidolon Speaker Review

https://www.hifinews.com/content/avalon-eidolon-speaker

This loudspeaker challenged what I knew about sound reproduction on multiple fronts. Designer Neil Patel has demonstrated an uncompromising attitude to the very essence of recorded performance and musical expression. His Eidolon could have been bigger, louder, and possessed greater slam, but it couldn’t have simultaneously demonstrated the most serious approach to perfection I’ve heard.

Summarising the technical performance, as costly speakers go, this floorstander has a moderate footprint, superb finish, average sensitivity and amplifier loading, but very good power handling. It delivered a very smooth, very extended frequency range with superb off-axis consistency and low distortion. Its build and technologies are essentially of the highest quality while self-noise and stored energy are at an all-time low.

 RSX Technologies Power8™ AC Power Box $429 Review

September 3, 2023 Comments Off on  RSX Technologies Power8™ AC Power Box $429 Review

The first graph shows the resulting noise level coming from the amp and speakers using a standard generic power cable that was supplied with the KECES amp. No content is being provided to the amp. This is simply the noise floor of the amplifier, measured just in front of the speaker. The second graph is the exact same setup, except the power cables have been replaced with RSX Beyond Power Cables running through the RSX Power8/Beyond™ AC Cables.

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