AURIS AUDIO HA2-SF REVIEW
May 28, 2021 Comments Off on AURIS AUDIO HA2-SF REVIEW
The HA2-SF can drive as good as all headphones on the market and because of the gain switch option, the VU meters now more easily dance around no matter what headphone you connect to it. With the Nirvana this is one of the downsides as it’s so powerful that the meters only move with really hard to drive headphones, or when you’re deaf and up the volume way too much. It’s nice to see that Auris listened to the market feedback, and know we have lovely moving VU meters on the front for most of the headphones you hook up to it in low gain.
NAD C 298 power amplifier Review
May 27, 2021 Comments Off on NAD C 298 power amplifier Review
https://www.stereophile.com/content/nad-c-298-power-amplifier
Although my system is multichannel, there is no processor or preamplifier. The output of the DACs drives the power amps directly via balanced connections. I used the NAD’s XLR inputs in both stereo and bridged modes. When playing two-channel music, I used fixed gain. Fixed gain in stereo mode (28.6dB) also worked when playing multichannel with one C 298 powering the front L/R speakers. However, to use a pair of bridged C 298 amps, my options were to use fixed gain and adjust the channel balance in JRiver or the DAC or to use variable gain to match the other channels. The character of the amp remained constant across all these permutations
IBASSO DX300 REVIEW
May 27, 2021 Comments Off on IBASSO DX300 REVIEW
The brand also developed a new in-house FPGA-Master chip, working as the audio system controller. Working as the brain of the audio circuit, it receives the data from the CPU, synchronizes and generates all audio clocks at the same time using two Accusilicon femtosecond oscillators, then sends it to the quad DAC in I²S, or DSD.
Sonus faber Lumina $899 REVIEW
May 26, 2021 Comments Off on Sonus faber Lumina $899 REVIEW
I’ll admit to having some preconceived ideas about how smallish bookshelf speakers were going to sound. Just because of their size, I assumed they wouldn’t have deep bass heft, and they probably wouldn’t have the tightest sense of rhythm and dynamics. However, the Luminas proved me very, very wrong. No, they aren’t going to give you heart palpitations with their sub-bass rumbles. (Again, physics is a thing.) But the Luminas certainly changed my mind about how small bookshelf speakers are supposed to sound—or can sound. As far as I’m concerned, these are the new sub-$1k bookshelf speakers to beat. Just keep in mind those power amp requirements. Highly recommended to anyone looking for fantastic sound and beautiful style in a surprisingly compact package.
Tri-Art Audio B-Series 60W Stereo Integrated Amplifier Review
May 26, 2021 Comments Off on Tri-Art Audio B-Series 60W Stereo Integrated Amplifier Review
https://www.audiophilia.com/reviews/2021/3/17/tri-art-audio-b-series-60w-stereo-integrated-amplifier
It is time to conclude, dear reader; and many thanks for your interest. I know Steve Ginsberg and TAA’s Head of Electrical Engineering, Adam Thomaes, would agree with George Polychronidis of Moon River Audio—forgive me for quoting the competition—when he states that in the audio industry there is a misunderstanding about power. ‘Power is always measured by a constant, stable frequency in the lab—a single continuous sinewave without alterations of the level in time—when the major question is how much power an amplifier can deliver instantly, not constantly. Measuring with a stable frequency doesn’t tell you much about how an amplifier will handle musical dynamics, follow precisely music’s chaotic and complex transients, and drive the speaker.’
Nucleus Plus Music Server by Roon Labs Review
May 25, 2021 Comments Off on Nucleus Plus Music Server by Roon Labs Review
https://www.audiophilia.com/reviews/2021/3/17/mzy0wu8mmo7yvt9zw7eak7f3heyba5
As a confirmed vinylphile, I sometimes have difficulty placing myself in the mainstream of digital life. Yet, I can see the writing on the wall. Sure, there are cheaper ways of playing your digital files and streaming, but I was pondering a system reviewed from products reviewed in Audiophilia over the past few weeks. Buy a Denafrips Ares II DAC so enjoyed by Michael Johnson, and along with streaming and Roon subs, use the Nucleus Plus ($2559) as the star traffic cop to direct things. In HiFi terms, a digital front end of somewhat modest investment but one that will stand the test of time.
Gryphon Antileon EVO solid-state dual-mono amplifier Review $38,350 Review
May 25, 2021 Comments Off on Gryphon Antileon EVO solid-state dual-mono amplifier Review $38,350 Review
Starting with the basics, the Evo is extremely quiet. I am regularly surprised about how many high end amps have transformer buzz or hum. Quite frankly, it drives me bonkers. A few years ago, I had to obtain two Emotiva CMX-2 with their Precision Common Mode AC Line Filter With DC Offset Eliminator in order to review $30,000 monoblocks that buzzed loudly when plugged directly into the wall. Given the vagaries of the AC supply in many places, I would expect a designer to anticipate what needs to be done to prevent such issues in a home listening environment. Similarly, I am bothered to no end by thumps, clicks and thuds that occur during turn on, turn off, and anything in between.There are absolutely no such irritating issues with the Evo. The build quality, attention to detail, and the obvious expertise that went into this amp are impeccable in every respect.
NAIM AUDIO UNITI ATOM HEADPHONE EDITION
May 24, 2021 Comments Off on NAIM AUDIO UNITI ATOM HEADPHONE EDITION
Naim Audio Uniti Atom Headphone Edition
Naim’s unique music-streaming platform serves up incredible sound quality, allowing you to escape into your own digital music collection, services such as Qobuz, TIDAL and Spotify, and a world of Internet radio – including a curated collection of HD stations – and podcasts. AirPlay 2 support, Chromecast built-in and Roon Ready status add even more streaming options, while analogue and digital inputs mean you can connect many other sources, too – including turntables – and a USB input supports playback from sticks/drives. Enjoy a huge range of music file formats, in resolutions up to 32bit/384kHz.
In addition, Uniti Atom Headphone Edition features a completely new transformer design, dedicated to providing – in true Naim tradition – the very best power supply to the headphone amplification circuitry. The new discrete transistor circuit design enables Uniti Atom Headphone Edition to gain balanced headphone outputs, on both 4 pin XLR and Pentaconn, maximising the performance of high-end headphones with those connections. There is also a standard 6.3mm output.
SHANLING M6 21 REVIEW
May 23, 2021 Comments Off on SHANLING M6 21 REVIEW
The DAC is advertised for a DNR of up to 128dB and THD of -120dB, and it can handle up to 32-Bit 768kHz PCM, DSD256 via DoP, and native DSD512. For amp and LPF, Shanling uses a new setup of OPA2211 combined with ADI AD8397 chips and the KDS crystal oscillators, helped by the new FPGA chip, to guarantee a bit-perfect playback.
Rega P6 Turntable Review
May 23, 2021 Comments Off on Rega P6 Turntable Review
Another recent record that beautifully illustrates what the P6/Ania is capable of is the Berlin Philharmonic’s superb direct-to-disc recording of Bruckner’s Wagnerian Symphony No. 7. The last BPO performance conducted by the then 90-year-old Bernard Haitink, this magnificent recording is not of the sonic spectacular variety, but is instead one of those recordings that is so natural it comes about as close to the real thing as is possible from vinyl. An LP playback system must be accurate to properly render the deep silences, dynamic subtleties, harmonic layering, depth of field, and sweep of this music.
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