Transrotor JUPITER Turntable
March 30, 2016 Comments Off on Transrotor JUPITER Turntable
” Platter is made of aluminum and it weight 7 kg. It features a vinyl mate on top, and the bottom of the platter is not flat, but has concentric rings, which improve its mechanical properties. Same solution is used in other Transrotor’s models, such as Zet 3, for example, although Jupiter uses a smaller, lighter version of the latter. Platter is placed on a large (Ø 60mm) bearing, that acts also as a subplatter. An AC motor should be placed next to the deck, on the same surface. Its housing is made of brass and is not particularly tall.”
BOULDER AMPLIFIERS 2110 PREAMPLIFIER AND 2160 STEREO POWER AMPLIFIER REVIEW
March 30, 2016 Comments Off on BOULDER AMPLIFIERS 2110 PREAMPLIFIER AND 2160 STEREO POWER AMPLIFIER REVIEW
” I think there’s an instinctual recognition of transparency. It doesn’t need years of listening to increasingly expensive audio components, and it challenges the “I’m no expert,” mind-set of the neophyte. The Boulder 2000 series amps here are extremely transparent and faithful to the source, and that is not difficult to hear in test. It’s surprisingly easy, in fact. You know it’s right on some atavistic level, because the amps offer more of an insight into the recording with less artifice in the way. There are only a handful of amplifiers that offer that kind of clarity, and none of them come cheap.”
Master & Dynamic MW60 Wireless Headphones Review
March 29, 2016 Comments Off on Master & Dynamic MW60 Wireless Headphones Review
” Bass extends moderately low with decent decay and slam. However, it should be noted that this is not the headphone for bassheads who require authority and deep reaching lows to satisfy their cravings. Instead, the mid-bass is relatively extensive employing good articulacy and rumble. The sub-bass, however, is not as extensive which was evident in Three 6 Mafia’s “Late Nite Tip” where the sub-bass rumble did not deliver as much presence or heft as the V-Moda Crossfade M100s. To its credit, however, the bass was neatly kept in check without ever becoming distorted or downright messy. Like the MH40, the MH60 has a respectable decay to its bass. However, it does succumb to both the Fostex TH500RP and HiFiMAN HE-400 in sheer tautness and decay speeds.”
SHURE KSE1500 ELECTROSTATIC SOUND ISOLATING EARPHONES $3,000 REVIEW
March 29, 2016 Comments Off on SHURE KSE1500 ELECTROSTATIC SOUND ISOLATING EARPHONES $3,000 REVIEW
” Shure isn’t the first to the punch here, but squeezing electrostatic technology into a fully self-contained package of this shape and size is tantamount to cramming a rocket thruster under the hood of a ‘97 Honda Accord. And while the KSE1500 are priced for only the most ardent audiophiles, any headphone lover can appreciate their sonic achievements. The 1500 unearth a sound marked by unparalleled clarity and transient response above, while coaxing rich and ruddy layers of velvety warmth down below, placing these ‘phones among the most elite performers we’ve ever heard.”
Ultimate Ears Pro Reference Remastered $1,100 Review
March 28, 2016 Comments Off on Ultimate Ears Pro Reference Remastered $1,100 Review
“Audiophiles seeking an unmolested sound in their music will find the UERR’s flat sound signature a godsend in the world of products that claim to be “hear what the artist intended.” The spellbinding voice of early David Bowie captured in his Live Santa Monica ’72 album had me planted in the listening chair throughout the entire album. The expanded soundstage and non-fatiguing sound make me quickly forget that I’m listening to reproduced sound. I feel transported to 1972 in the audience at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. The UERR is so comfortable, it leaves me immersed in the sound. With every use, my ears become accustomed to its flat and balanced sound signature. ”
VERISONIX N501 ELECTROSTATZ ELECTED – REVIEW
March 28, 2016 Comments Off on VERISONIX N501 ELECTROSTATZ ELECTED – REVIEW
” The N501 punches fast, but certainly not heavy. Lows decay almost instantly, leaving loads of room around each note, for a good sense of low-end space. But there is nary a throb nor a yawn. Sure, it will reveal sub-bass test signals, but when juxtaposed against real life music, it hits and fades before you’ll realise it.”
TECHNICS SU-C700 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER REVIEW
March 27, 2016 Comments Off on TECHNICS SU-C700 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER REVIEW
” As nice as the amplifier/speaker pairing was, I was somewhat surprised that the ST C-700 network audio player probably left the biggest impression on me. I really thought of it initially as more of a convenience add-on, but its internal digital processing made it so much more than that. Outside of the unit going into standby automatically as I mentioned before, the Bluetooth capabilities were flawless. Even limited to streaming Redbook resolution material, I was immensely impressed by the sonic effects of the ST C-700. I don’t know how to best describe what I was hearing, but it was definitely less audiophile and more musical.”
Benchmark Media AHB2 Stereo Power Amplifier $2995 Review
March 26, 2016 Comments Off on Benchmark Media AHB2 Stereo Power Amplifier $2995 Review
” I was further frustrated by the use of what appear to be the 0735 or 0765 safety series of WBT speaker binding posts. They sport a clear Makrolon protective cover and guide to prevent accidental shorting. However, this added safety measure affords only a very limited area of engagement for spade-terminated cables. Only spades up to a certain width will pass through the guide to actually engage the post, and then only from one fixed and immovable insertion angle. On the AHB2, cables may only be inserted up from the bottom of the posts. This prohibits the use of larger, less flexible cables in general, and of those with large spades in particular, like my Stealth Dream V14’s. I had to use a banana converter (my trusty ol’ Monster Cable Xterminators) to make a connection.”
TANNOY REVOLUTION XT 8F FLOOR-STANDING SPEAKERS REVIEW
March 25, 2016 Comments Off on TANNOY REVOLUTION XT 8F FLOOR-STANDING SPEAKERS REVIEW
” The Revolution XT 8F has admirably flat response. Its listening window response fits into a roughly 5dB window from 300Hz – 10kHz at 1/12 octave smoothing. As always, a 1/3-octave smoothed listening window average is provided for comparison purposes. One thing to note: the window sizes at 1/12-octave and 1/3-octave smoothing don’t differ greatly. That suggests Tannoy carefully designed the drivers and cabinet to minimize resonances. This smoothness of response is another likely factor in the speakers’ superb low-level resolution.”
NAD VISO HP30 Review
March 25, 2016 Comments Off on NAD VISO HP30 Review
” The VISO HP30’s are marked by a strong accent and deep timbre. The sound signature can best be described as fun with a warm tonality with tendencies towards the mid and lower frequencies. The general tone takes on a dark background. The HP30s strike a good balance between sounding ‘fun’ and being clean towards its audio recreation”
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