Mytek Manhattan DAC $5,000 Review
July 15, 2015 Comments Off on Mytek Manhattan DAC $5,000 Review
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” On the upper registers, this is where the Manhattan felt a little flat and one-dimensional. The Lampi and Playback excel in this area and I thought the Manhattan was a little unfocused. Cymbal hits were just a little less defined.”
Accuphase A70 Power amplifier Review
July 15, 2015 Comments Off on Accuphase A70 Power amplifier Review
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” And yet I’m pretty sure that physical for of music album will survive, just as novels survived despite the fact that already 10 years ago some claimed that these would vanish completely. I guess a lot of credit for that fact has to go to the vinyl renaissance and its beautiful, large covers. Vinyl record forces user to listen to, at least, full side of each record, without choosing particular pieces of music, going forward and backward. It’s a good tradition, we should not give it up.”
Dali Epicon 8 Loudspeakers $19,995/pair Review
July 14, 2015 Comments Off on Dali Epicon 8 Loudspeakers $19,995/pair Review
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“The other area the Epicon 8s exceed their specs is in low frequency extension. While not overly scientific, they are claimed 3db down at 35hz, yet even 25hz test tones are barely diminished in comparison to the 30 and 40hz tones, at least in my test room. Playing music in the real world proves equally compelling; whether you prefer Infected Mushroom or Genesis, the Epicon 8s go deep.”
RHA MA750i In Ear Headphones Review
July 14, 2015 Comments Off on RHA MA750i In Ear Headphones Review
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” The MA750i had a number of design points that were right in line with what I was looking for. It offered over ear cabling for a secure fit, stainless steel construction, a noise isolating fit, and a purported neutral tonal balance. Other touted features include steel reinforced Oxygen Free Copper cable, handmade drivers, and a three-button in line remote control. ”
Parasound Zdac V.2 and Headphone Amp Review
July 14, 2015 Comments Off on Parasound Zdac V.2 and Headphone Amp Review
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” Parasound knew what they were doing—beefing up the amp section made for less stumbling with difficult loads, and therefore less unintended coloration. As surprising as it may seem from looking at this little device, it really does sound quite good with something like an HE-500 or even the new HE-560 based on my limited exposure to that model.”
Nordost Odin 2 – $29,999 Review
July 13, 2015 Comments Off on Nordost Odin 2 – $29,999 Review
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” The Odin 2 bi-wire jumper has an identical construction, making it the perfect extension to accommodate bi-wire speakers while maintaining a consistent sonic signature throughout an entire sound system. Both Odin 2 loudspeaker and bi-wire jumper cables are terminated with Nordost’s gold-plated HOLO:PLUG spade and Z-plug banana connectors to ensure maximum surface contact and signal transfer. The retail price for the Odin 2 loudspeaker cable is $29,999.99 for a one meter pair, additional half meter stereo increments are $3,999.99. The retail price for the Odin 2 bi-wire jumpers at 13.5″ is $6,999.99.”
OPPO PM-3 Closed Back Headphone Review
July 13, 2015 Comments Off on OPPO PM-3 Closed Back Headphone Review
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” But the frequency response from the PM-3 is much flatter than expected. Oppo seems to have built a headphone that plays to this mainstream headphone market while simultaneously elevating it through its distinctive planar magnetic acoustic signature. These headphones could be the perfect gateway-cans to introduce a headphone-audiophile neophyte to the world of acoustic possibilities of high-end headphones. Oh yes, these could be the cans that start a serious headphone addiction.”
Acoustic Energy 101 review
July 13, 2015 Comments Off on Acoustic Energy 101 review
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“The Acoustic Energys aren’t the weightiest or richest speakers we’ve heard – their temperament favouring the lean side of neutral – so avoid partnering them with similarly thin-sounding kit.
YG Acoustics Carmel 2 Floorstanding LoudspeakerReview $24,300 Review
July 12, 2015 Comments Off on YG Acoustics Carmel 2 Floorstanding LoudspeakerReview $24,300 Review
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” ‘ve been living with these speakers for a few months now, and I didn’t start my critical listening until they were thoroughly run in. I’ve found I’m listening to a broader range of music now, since they are comfortable in jazz, classical, spoken word, heavy metal, folk, tango, pretty much everything except the new Dylan album, for which I blame Dylan, not YG. I don’t like that album anywhere, even though I love pretty much everything else he ever recorded. But I am also keeping some recordings, like The Retrospect Ensemble’s Bach Harpsichord Concertos [Linn CKD 410] for the car, since I find them uncomfortably thin here. Surprising, since so many other Linn SACD recordings sound great.”
Leema Acoustics Elements Integrated Amplifier Review
July 12, 2015 Comments Off on Leema Acoustics Elements Integrated Amplifier Review
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” At the time of the review a pair of Dali Rubicon 5’s arrived for evaluation and there was no hesitation in hooking them up to the Elements amplifier. These speakers have a rather prodigious bass output to them and those Floor Tom whacks shook the room even at fairly modest sound levels with no boom at all. Nice. The Dalis also have a revealing yet accurate treble and if there was any doubt about the Elements amplifier’s treble content then rest assured the Dalis would have found it, as this same album has some well recorded venue ambience which changes at each location and drum kit cymbals which shine with startling realism. Fink’s lyrics writing and indeed diction of same is terrible when he sings but for reasons I still cannot comprehend, this album is rarely out of my CD player of late.”
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