ELAC UNI‑FI FS U5 SLIM FLOORSTANDING LOUDSPEAKER REVIEW
October 2, 2017 Comments Off on ELAC UNI‑FI FS U5 SLIM FLOORSTANDING LOUDSPEAKER REVIEW
“Andrew Jones demonstrated his latest floorstander at the Munich High End show in May. The Adante appears to have the same driver configuration, but what you see are three passive bass units that conceal active ones that sit behind them, but not in an isobaric arrangement. It’s a rather more expensive design but shows that Jones is a designer who thinks outside of the box. That he can produce something like this floorstander for such a competitive price is further testament to his ingenuity.
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AudioQuest Niagara 5000 Low-Z Power | Noise-Dissipation System – Review
October 2, 2017 Comments Off on AudioQuest Niagara 5000 Low-Z Power | Noise-Dissipation System – Review
“Most times over the past 20 years, I forgot my Audio Power unit was in my system. Only when upgrading to the CPT, did I notice a considerable improvement. As such, if you have an old workhorse in your system and are looking for a significant upgrade, why not give the Niagara a test run? You’re thinking better cartridge, better amplifier, right? Before you call Audio Research or Lyra, get hold of a 5000 and listen for a couple of days. I adore Audio Research and Lyra, but you know what I’m betting on. Very highly recommended. ”
SOUNDKAOS LIBÉRATION SPEAKERS REVIEW
October 2, 2017 Comments Off on SOUNDKAOS LIBÉRATION SPEAKERS REVIEW
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In past two decades, we’re witnessing a rapid use of different materials for the speaker’s enclosures and implementations of complex calculations. These are closely connected with the way, that sound act/react in closed acoustical spaces, as well as how it interacts with particular chassis materials. ”
Naim Atom Review
October 1, 2017 Comments Off on Naim Atom Review
“If your emphasis is on functionality and you don’t need a ton of output power, the Atom is a killer choice. You’d spend more than $2,995 just buying power cords and interconnect cables for a preamp, power amp, and headphone amp. Stay tuned for part two, where we concentrate on all of the different options and functions.”
Revel Concerta2 F36 Loudspeaker Review
September 30, 2017 Comments Off on Revel Concerta2 F36 Loudspeaker Review
“I also briefly compared the F36s with a pair of Monitor Audio Silver 10s, which are somewhat more expensive ($2,750/pair if you choose their optional piano black finish—the latter available standard on the F36). I’m intimately familiar with the Monitor Audios. They offered a bit more clarity through the midrange and treble. This was a plus on detailed, densely scored material but was less forgiving of bright recordings. With their 8-inch woofers (but only two of them), they also sounded more powerful in the low bass than the F36s”.
Kii Audio Three Monitors $12,900 with Kii Controller Review
September 29, 2017 Comments Off on Kii Audio Three Monitors $12,900 with Kii Controller Review
“And consider that there’s no need for loudspeaker cables and/or interconnects. Just a digital cable and power cords. One might think that 1500 watts is way too much power for such a small loudspeaker, but on first listen one can hear an incredible sense of assuredness belying its small stature. Simply put, there’s a lot of fight in this small dog. I have been enjoying the Greg Allman and the Allman Brothers Band of late. “Live at the Fillmore East” especially. Listening to a rock band is not my usual cup of tea but I find their music enjoyable and toe-tapping. In fact, I was pleasantly surprised to hear how much soul this group actually possesses.”
NOBLE AUDIO SAGE WIZARD $800 REVIEW
September 28, 2017 Comments Off on NOBLE AUDIO SAGE WIZARD $800 REVIEW
“The Sage has more upper mids and treble energy than the Savant and in general, has a more neutral sounding presentation. Vocals and percussion are more forward with a cleaner attack and overall you get a better level of headroom and spaciousness with the Sage. Those who felt the Savant was missing a little in terms of top end sparkle might prefer the Sage in that respect with its more audible final octave and better vocal presence.”
QUAD Platinum Stereo Amplifier Review
September 28, 2017 Comments Off on QUAD Platinum Stereo Amplifier Review
“The overall character of the Platinum amplifier is similar to the Inspire Fire-Bottle vacuum tube amplifier with 6V6 output tubes installed. As noted in the Inspire review, the 6V6 tubes deliver a nice warm midrange, but with noticeably limited treble response. The QUAD amp has very good bass. The Class A Pass XA30.8 amplifier has a very linear and extended treble range that will sound bright and forward in a system that is voiced for the more laid back character of the QUAD amp. These amplifiers are not interchangeable without significant system alterations to maintain a proper tonal balance across the audio frequencies, from low bass to uppermost treble.”
KEF LS50 WIRELESS STANDMOUNT LOUDSPEAKERS REVIEW
September 27, 2017 Comments Off on KEF LS50 WIRELESS STANDMOUNT LOUDSPEAKERS REVIEW
“The reason why the KEF LS50 Wireless is so important is that it’s an ambitious project that is correctly realised. A lot of companies have notebooks filled with similarly ambitious projects that never got past the late-night brainstorming session. A handful got as far as making a testbed sample in the lab, but the project was stopped because no-one could ever quite join all the dots. KEF is one of the very few companies that went the distance, and delivered a fine end result in the process. Dozens and dozens of hours into my own listening and the LS50 Wireless is still getting better, too”
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Grandinote SHINAI Integrated amplifier Review
September 27, 2017 Comments Off on Grandinote SHINAI Integrated amplifier Review
“The amplifier is delivered in a professional, Italian-made case made of a rigid, impact-resistant plastic. This case features wheels, which is a welcome addition when you have to move this heavy device around”
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