NOBLE AUDIO KATANA WIZARD EDITION REVIEW
June 6, 2017 Comments Off on NOBLE AUDIO KATANA WIZARD EDITION REVIEW
“The Katana low end really benefits from that slightly larger bespoke BA driver Noble have used (the 9th). It really does not sound like a generic BA bass performance and more like a very finely tuned and coherent hybrid with excellent depth. There is a slight bump in the Katana low end that produces some pleasing body, particularly the sub-bass power and presence which is clear and well defined.”
1MORE Quad Driver IEM – Review
June 6, 2017 Comments Off on 1MORE Quad Driver IEM – Review
” The Quad throws a slight wrinkle into the equation. It keeps almost everything that makes the Triple great, but adds a little more presence to the mids and control to the lows, both improvements over the original. But it does so at double the cost. At $200 the overall impact could still easily be considered entry level pricing, a matter of rounding or something that can be easily managed by cooking for yourself for a few dinners. The equation to one’s ears is easily a improvement, and an experience that you likely get to rehash on many occasions during the morning commute or daily workout.
AUDEZE LCD-4 $3,995 REVIEW
June 5, 2017 Comments Off on AUDEZE LCD-4 $3,995 REVIEW
” The treble is perhaps the greatest improvement of the LCD-4 over all the other LCD series models. There is a good balance between treble, midrange, and bass that makes the LCD-4 what it is, but it is still not as clean or controlled as headphone models from other manufacturers. There can be treble distortion depending on the revision as some may be better than others, although it is not as severe as some of the LCD-2, 3, or X’s that I have heard.”
RYPHON DIABLO 120 AMPLIFIER AND MOJO S LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM REVIEW
June 5, 2017 Comments Off on RYPHON DIABLO 120 AMPLIFIER AND MOJO S LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM REVIEW
“The final part of the system equation was a complete set of Gryphon’s silver/gold alloy cables. I highly recommend their inclusion in your budgetry calculations, as they are both surprisingly affordable when compared to the competition and extremely effective when it comes to unleashing the performance potential of the Gryphon components. Past experience with other cables have shown the Gryphon electronics to be particularly cable sensitive, so the availability of a credible in-house solution is particularly welcome. There may be those who might suggest that the Gryphon cables bear more than a passing resemblance to high-end Siltechs, even if Siltech no longer makes cables for Gryphon.”
JDS LABS EL DAC & AMP – REVIEW
June 4, 2017 Comments Off on JDS LABS EL DAC & AMP – REVIEW
” JDS Labs seem to be favoring a sleek build for the EL series, and I like it. The unit is made from anodized aluminum, and to correct what I said earlier, the anodizing process is actually handled across the river in St. Louis, so that is the one thing NOT handled in-house. Despite feeling pretty solid, the EL DAC is extremely light: 18oz to be exact. Simple and solid seems to be the order of the day.”
WELLS AUDIO MILO $1,699 – REVIEW
June 4, 2017 Comments Off on WELLS AUDIO MILO $1,699 – REVIEW
“Many manufacturers of solid state amplifiers claim to produce “tube like” sound, often doing horrible things to the tonal balance of their amplifiers while producing high levels of TIMD allowing their fans to hear things that aren’t actually in their music. The Wells Audio Milo is one of the few to actually attain the musicality of a tube amp, capturing all of that amazing micro detail that transcends from simple music listening to true music reproduction, without rolling off the high frequencies and boosting the mid bass to create a warmer sound.”
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The Bowers & Wilkins P7 Wireless Headphones Review
June 3, 2017 Comments Off on The Bowers & Wilkins P7 Wireless Headphones Review
” Nerds will appreciate how easy these phones are to use. The human engineering of the P7s is fantastic – they are very intuitive. Once paired to your device, and adjusted to your head, the only thing left to address is volume level, set from the right ear cup. Volume can not be adjusted this way when the phones are used in wired operation.”
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OPPO DIGITAL SONICA DAC REVIEW
June 2, 2017 Comments Off on OPPO DIGITAL SONICA DAC REVIEW
“As I was coming to the end of the review I started to wonder how I could live without it, both the sound and the convenience. I want to buy this DAC. But OPPO is also coming out with a new high performance Blu-ray player, the BDP-205. This player, the successor to the BDP-105, will offer the same or better video performance of the new BDP-203, but with much of the high performance audio of the Sonica DAC. It will use the same DAC chipset, USB interface and analog architecture as the Sonica DAC on the audio side. 
Audio Research Foundation DAC9 Digital-to-Analog Converter Review
June 2, 2017 Comments Off on Audio Research Foundation DAC9 Digital-to-Analog Converter Review
“. The drum, which descends into the mid-20Hz range, extended quite deeply, but with a smidgen less heft and definition than through the best DACs I’ve heard. Savall’s viola da gamba carries the main melody, and Savall continually varies his loudness and speed, making it challenging for a hi-fi system to follow. The DAC9 didn’t break a sweat, effortlessly capturing even the slightest changes in rhythmic power. The ARC also portrayed a full, accurate harmonic picture of the viola da gamba, further revealing the realism of the recording.”
ASTELL & KERN AK320 REVIEW
June 1, 2017 Comments Off on ASTELL & KERN AK320 REVIEW
“The Opus#2 has a slightly deeper and wider stage; it creates longer distances between instruments, while the AK320 uses a smaller stage in comparison. Although the difference in the stage width is not significant, the Opus#2 has a depth advantage over AK320 and it locates instruments in a more breathable and spacious area. Both offer a background that has a nice cleanliness and blackness, but Opus#2 provides a better separation in accordance with a clearer background and the depth advantage.”
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