Constellation Audio Statement Amplifier
January 21, 2025 Comments Off on Constellation Audio Statement Amplifier
Constellation Audio writes: “The captivating glow of Statement’s illuminated power meters and sculpted titanium top grid only hint at the power and performance inside.Immerse yourself in an audio experience where exquisite design and unbridled power deliver unparalleled sound quality. Take your listening to the limit with amplifiers that redefine what “Ultimate” really sounds like.”
Tour of PS Audio’s new Listening Lab
January 21, 2025 Comments Off on Tour of PS Audio’s new Listening Lab
Topping Centaurus Review
January 19, 2025 Comments Off on Topping Centaurus Review
Let’s get the obvious out of the way, the Centaurus doesn’t sound like old triple-crown Philips TDA1544 implementations old guys keep around to listen to female vocals exclusively. Both Holo and Topping have created a very versatile DAC that excels with physical instruments but never falters if you throw it some Moderat or even Haus Arafna. The Centaurus will gallop along wherever your musical tastes will lead. I felt that my amp choices made a larger impact on the genre versatility of the overall system.
When it comes to timbre the Centaurus is more organic than most chip-based DACs I’ve heard but less coloured than other usual-suspect R2Rs. The highlight here is the mids which are rendered in a way that translates supreme realism. Of course, it has to be there in the recording in the first place. The bass is deep and insightful but to be honest I can’t remember the last time I’ve heard bad bass from a DAC. Treble is okay but I’ve heard more finesse from some AKM-based implementations.
Canton Reference 9 Standmount Review
January 19, 2025 Comments Off on Canton Reference 9 Standmount Review
https://www.hifinews.com/content/canton-reference-9-standmount
Playing the Modern String Quartet’s imaginative, jazz-leaning arrangements of Mussorgsky’s Pictures At An Exhibition [Solo Musica SM468], the Reference 9’s combination of control, weight and resolution was very much to the fore. This balanced performance made the most of the interplay of the four musicians and the instrumental timbres, while at the same time placing the performers between and beyond the speakers in a noticeably three-dimensional manner. All this gave the album’s twists on familiar music – and a nod to ELP’s version of the work – plenty of space to breathe. Therefore, while Canton’s smallest References might not be an immediate choice for those seeking a standmount design, it would a mistake to overlook them – these have much to offer.
You don’t need 100 watts per channel
January 18, 2025 Comments Off on You don’t need 100 watts per channel
SVS PB16-Ultra and PB17-Ultra R|Evolution Subwoofers
January 17, 2025 Comments Off on SVS PB16-Ultra and PB17-Ultra R|Evolution Subwoofers
So, there are the results for the comparison between the SVSD PB16-Ultra and the PB17-Ultra R|Evolution Subwoofers. Even though distortion is more prominent in the PB16-Utra, I don’t see it being a problem at all because the harmonics are also very low frequencies. If you use a low-pass filter of 70 Hz – 80 Hz in your home theater processor like I do, 30 Hz will only produce one harmonic since the 3rd-ordered harmonic at 90 Hz is reduced due to the low-pass filter.
Spiral Ear SE5 NEBULA Review
January 17, 2025 Comments Off on Spiral Ear SE5 NEBULA Review
The bass is neutral, without any noticeable boost, offering a balanced presentation that blends some depth in the sub-bass with a good impact and punch in the mid-bass. While it lacks the physical weight of a dynamic driver, it shines in delivering fluid, tight, and fast bass.
Typical of BA drivers, the bass is quick in both speed and decay, with excellent control that ensures it never intrudes on the higher frequencies. This bass will serve you really well in genres where there is a focus on rhythm and groove.
Moon 110LP v2 $450 Review
January 16, 2025 Comments Off on Moon 110LP v2 $450 Review
https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/moon-110lp-v2
The stereo imaging is accomplished and remains stable even when the music becomes demanding. Overall, insight levels are good, though this isn’t a product that goes out of its way to highlight detail.
Each piece of information is presented in an unforced and subtle manner, meaning that in a short demo it would be easy to conclude that more forward-sounding rivals were more revealing. Give it a longer listen and it becomes clear that the Moon is right up there with the best at the price when it comes to resolution.
This unit has an undemanding nature, which makes it easy to listen to over long sessions. The aforementioned Graham Slee pulls ahead when it comes to dynamic punch and rhythm drive, but the Moon counters with greater refinement and sweeter tonality. The choice comes down to taste and partnering system, rather than a difference in absolute ability.
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