Perfect 8 The Cube T Speakers
April 18, 2025 Comments Off on Perfect 8 The Cube T Speakers
Perfect 8 – As a longtime specialist for glass design we have joined efforts with international audio experts and proudly present a glass speaker system which is not only a visual highlight but plays at the top of the high-end audio league. By employing a specially developed holistic concept that is sonically optimized in every possible way, glass has become the ideal structural material for this revolutionary high end audio solution. Sound and appearance unite to a unique symbiosis that redefines the state of the art – not only when it comes to design.
Rotel’s DX-3
April 18, 2025 Comments Off on Rotel’s DX-3
Rotel’s latest foray into the world of personal audio, the DX-3, is a compact but ambitious piece of kit. Designed in Tokyo and measuring just 8.5″ x 3″ x 9.75″, this integrated headphone amplifier, pre-amplifier, and DAC contradicts the notion that high-end audio has to come in a bulky package.
The DX-3 brings plenty of connectivity to the table—supporting inputs like PC-USB (32-bit/384kHz with DSD 4X support), wireless aptX HD and AAC Bluetooth, as well as coaxial, optical (24-bit/192kHz), RCA analog, and an AUX input.
AXPONA 2025 HIGHLIGHTS UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL
April 18, 2025 Comments Off on AXPONA 2025 HIGHLIGHTS UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL
Elysian Acoustic Labs APOSTLE $1799 Review
April 16, 2025 Comments Off on Elysian Acoustic Labs APOSTLE $1799 Review
I would describe APOSTLE as a fun and musical IEM that balances technicalities very well. The sound is rich and organic, with a slight boost in the lower region that adds to the fun and excitement factor.
There is a strong focus on the bass to lower midrange regions without adding too much thickness. The midrange is very natural, with a touch of sweetness and warmth you’d expect from a mid-centric IEM.
The highs are smooth, without any noticeable peaks or sharpness, yet they do not compromise on detail. APOSTLE offers a decent soundstage and imaging. The IEM demonstrates solid resolving capability and presents plenty of details, but not in an overwhelming way.
For my preference, APOSTLE has got almost everything, from sweet midrange to a satisfying bass range to detailed highs.
Karan Acoustics Master Collection POWERa Stereo Amplifier $53,000 Review
April 16, 2025 Comments Off on Karan Acoustics Master Collection POWERa Stereo Amplifier $53,000 Review
Listening to vocals was equally impressive. One weekend I was listening to Melody Gardot’s outstanding recording of “Love Me Like a River Does” from her Worrisome Heart (Decca (UMO) Qobuz). I was startled, by the immediacy and presence of images, then by the resolution and complexity of her voice. Both the Vimberg Tonda D and the Lawrence Audio Labs LM1 sounded fabulous; they sang like a canary; her voice had utmost transparency and resolution with freedom from grain. Music flowed with detailed information without being analytical. Often, solid-state’s superb transparency can be accompanied by an analytical sonic aftertaste but not here.
The Karan Acoustics POWERa Stereo amplifier is an astounding achievement. It sets the benchmark even higher for solid-state amplifiers. It has it all; power and grace. Where it is expensive. If you’re in the market for a top tier reference amplifier (at any price), do yourself a favor and go listen to the POWERa Stereo. Highly recommended!
DALI Epikore 3 Bookshelf Speaker $15,000 Review
April 15, 2025 Comments Off on DALI Epikore 3 Bookshelf Speaker $15,000 Review
Among bookshelf, or stand mount speakers, the DALI Epikore 3 has no equal in my experience. They play with as much or more bass than many towers I’ve heard and render music with a precision you won’t find outside a high-end electrostat. They’re gorgeous to look at too with a finish on a level with the finest furniture.
My biggest takeaway is how easy they are to listen to. Many speakers impress for an hour or two until fatigue sets in. The Epikore 3s have none of that. I listened for many hours at a stretch, at high volume levels, to tracks both bad and good, and never tired. The best music moved me, and I always felt as though a live performance was taking place. It really doesn’t get much better than that.
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