Wells Audio Milo Headphone Amplifier Review
December 9, 2016 Comments Off on Wells Audio Milo Headphone Amplifier Review
” Imaging is similarly precise, surely aided by the fantastic transient response. Cranking up Neil Peart’s famous drum solo from Rush’s Moving Pictures classic “Tom Sawyer”, I was able to pick out the individual locations of the cymbals in Peart’s kit with a stunning degree of accuracy. The soundscape width and height are also quite good, leaving plenty of room for all the sounds to layer in neatly together. The depth is well above average too, relative to other solid state options at the price point. Combined, they form a well-balanced and spacious soundscape, an open stage with a three-dimensional shape that didn’t feel like it was off in any one direction.”
Linear Tube Audio MicroZOTL2.0 Tube Headphone Amp $1,100 Review
December 9, 2016 Comments Off on Linear Tube Audio MicroZOTL2.0 Tube Headphone Amp $1,100 Review
“The MicroZOTL2.0 is also unusual in that it generates very little heat and owing to the low-stress design enjoys a 10,000 hour tube life. It must also be noted that with tube rolling, the sound characteristics of the MicroZOTL2.0 are susceptible to change with various accounts claiming for the better. Having not tested any of the NOS tubes myself, though, it is difficult to recommend any.”
Questyle QP1R Portable Audio Player Reviewed
December 9, 2016 Comments Off on Questyle QP1R Portable Audio Player Reviewed
” The Questyle QP1R is a no-frills music player that delivers excellent audio quality. I could easily hear the differences between my Audeze and Sennheiser headphones, and the QP1R delivered much of the amplification performance of the desktop CMA800i DAC/headphone amplifier. The desktop unit had a bit more punch and control with the larger headphones; however, with the more sensitive IEMs, the QP1R kept pace with its bigger brother.”
CUSTOM ART HARMONY 8.2 $1100 REVIEW
December 9, 2016 Comments Off on CUSTOM ART HARMONY 8.2 $1100 REVIEW
” In the treble department, Savanna S sounds more airy and prominent notes, while H8.2 has laid-back treble notes. Savanna S seems to articulate details more, but it is colored and slightly thin in comparison. Although the resolution levels are similar, H8.2 betters Savanna S in the fast metal tracks.”
Tannoy Eclipse Three Loudspeakers – Review
December 8, 2016 Comments Off on Tannoy Eclipse Three Loudspeakers – Review
” Timing and rhythm plays a good part of the likable characteristics of the Tannoy Eclipse Three, along with a sweet, deep and controlled bass. For £299 these speakers do a great job of playing music “musically”, they are fun and even in what they portray, and never offend. The high and low frequencies marry well and don’t leave you feeling like there is something missing or un-natural. Fed with a good source material these won’t disappoint.”
NOBLE AUDIO SAVANT CUSTOM-FIT IN-EAR MONITORS – REVIEW
December 8, 2016 Comments Off on NOBLE AUDIO SAVANT CUSTOM-FIT IN-EAR MONITORS – REVIEW
” Is the Savant a true top-tier heavyweight? In a word, yes. I found the Savant was fully competitive with top models from firms such as JH Audio, Ultimate Ears, and Westone. But what sets the Savant apart from its competitors are its uncanny cohesiveness, detail, dynamics, and the rare ability to pull listeners out of their ‘heads’ and into the music. For these reasons and more, the Savant has now become one of my preferred, go-to, in-ear references.”
MARTINLOGAN IMPRESSION ESL 11A ELECTROSTATIC SPEAKERS REVIEW
December 7, 2016 Comments Off on MARTINLOGAN IMPRESSION ESL 11A ELECTROSTATIC SPEAKERS REVIEW
” This is deliberate. The ESL 11As are so well balanced that I can find no specific acoustic weaknesses. Few speakers that I’ve ever heard are so balanced. And in a word, I’d say that “balance” defines them just fine. You want to know what you get for ten-thousand dollars that lesser speakers don’t have? That’s it – balance. These speakers are somewhere between very good and great at every level. Less-expensive speakers can rival or even surpass the MartinLogans in one category, maybe even two – but nothing I’ve heard for less can match them in every aspect.”
Veracity Mystra Review
December 7, 2016 Comments Off on Veracity Mystra Review
“The presentation of Mystra is of serious scale but also leaves you up close and personal to the performance. The latter trait may be to do 5777“ how this DAC has completely unsuppressed dynamics, with this letting rip so that the latter components in the audio chain have a lively and musical canvas to work on. That being said I am definitely aware of some of the attributes this DAC has. What it does let seep through to the rest of the audio chain are all starting points for awesome sound.”
Audiodesk PRO Ultrasonic Vinyl Cleaner Review
December 7, 2016 Comments Off on Audiodesk PRO Ultrasonic Vinyl Cleaner Review
“The takeaway from all this is that any serious record owner who can afford to do so should purchase an ultrasonic vinyl cleaner for use as his primary cleaning tool, always followed by a rinse with “pure” water. In some instances, it may be necessary to resort to the use of an enzymatic cleaner or even an alcohol based cleaner as an adjunct to the ultrasonic cleaner. Almost any competent cleaner (vacuum or ultrasonic) will lessen surface noise. An ultrasonic cleaner used in conjunction with a “pure” water rinse will take the sound to a new and somewhat surprising level of clarity. ”
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