PSB Speakers M4U TWM—True Wireless Micro Planar Earphones $199 Review

November 14, 2024 Comments Off on PSB Speakers M4U TWM—True Wireless Micro Planar Earphones $199 Review

https://www.audiophilia.com/reviews/2024/9/1/psb-speakers-m4u-twm-true-wireless-micro-planar-earphones

In conclusion, these PSB earbuds feature a unique dual driver, a planar magnetic transducer paired with a dynamic transducer, as far as I know, a first for a true-wireless component. This combination results in a sweet and natural sound. At USD 199, they are priced well. If you’re into the tech that comes with earbuds at that price, these PSB earbuds may not be for you. However, if you’re looking for a more analog sound, comfortable, and natural-sounding earbuds that can be used anywhere, even in the gym, with buttons instead of those dreadful touch sensors, then these PSB earbuds are your best bet.

TAGA Harmony Nostalgic TH-12 Floorstanding Loudpeakers Review

November 14, 2024 Comments Off on TAGA Harmony Nostalgic TH-12 Floorstanding Loudpeakers Review

https://www.stereonet.com/au/reviews/taga-harmony-nostalgic-th-12-floorstanding-loudpeakers-review

TAGA Harmony’s Nostalgic TH12 is an interesting-looking loudspeaker with real sonic ability and charm, especially on well-recorded programme material. Whether you like the styling is a personal matter, but there’s no denying that a pair of these will quickly become the focal point of your listening room. Overall, it’s a solid thumbs up for this design, which offers very good value for money—especially when you factor in the bundled stands. Do try to audition a pair if you get the chance.

How vinyl touches the heart

November 14, 2024 Comments Off on How vinyl touches the heart

2024 Capital Audio Fest

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HiFi Rose RS201E Review

November 13, 2024 Comments Off on HiFi Rose RS201E Review

https://www.hifichoice.com/content/hifi-rose-rs201e


Everything feels like it was designed to work together and the result is very enjoyable. The power output might struggle with something truly demanding, but a significant amount of testing takes place with the Focal Kanta No1 (HFC 454), which doesn’t prove a challenge for it at any stage. Furthermore, the forensically revealing speaker doesn’t reveal anything significantly amiss with the way that the RS201E makes music.

Astell & Kern SP3000T Digital Audio Player, A Video $2,999 Review

November 13, 2024 Comments Off on Astell & Kern SP3000T Digital Audio Player, A Video $2,999 Review

The SP3000T is beautifully designed. On the exterior, you’re greeted with a silver-plated body and hairline finish. (There’s also a Copper version of the SP3000T available as well). A glass panel adorns the front and rear panels, the bottom 3/4 of the back panel being matte. The top portion features those twin glowing red vacuum tubes. The right edge of the player features a volume wheel, which has an LED light that flows out. It’s illuminated in different colors depending on the bit depth of the music that’s playing.

Denafrips Pontus 15th Review

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Reel to Reel

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Hegel H400 streaming integrated amplifier $6995 Review

November 12, 2024 Comments Off on Hegel H400 streaming integrated amplifier $6995 Review

https://www.stereophile.com/content/hegel-h400-streaming-integrated-amplifier

Over the past decade, the definition of a Hegel integrated amp has grown to include more and different input sources and functionality. Over the same period, the company’s inflation-adjusted retail prices have dropped. In 2016, the Hegel H360 offered about the same power and analog input choices as the H400 at a retail price of $5700—about $7392 in 2024 dollars. Yet, the list price of the H400 is $6995. That’s still a heavy lift for some budgets, but considering the amplifier’s power, build quality, and full-function built-in streamer with app control, it’s quite a value. Add the amplifier’s excellent sound quality and tight control of various speaker loads, and the H400 is worth a close look if you’re in the market for a future-facing integrated amplifier. It’s a neat thing, comfortable on the internet.

VPE Electrodynamics Crystal Dipole Speaker & Model 1 DSP Dipole Subwoofer $4,000 Review

November 12, 2024 Comments Off on VPE Electrodynamics Crystal Dipole Speaker & Model 1 DSP Dipole Subwoofer $4,000 Review

This article is about an affordable full-range speaker that performs. It is also about a companion a dipole subwoofer for enhancing the full-range speaker’s performance. The subwoofer also is fitting for use with particular smaller to medium priced and sized Magnepan dipole speakers. The full-range VPE Electrodynamics Crystal Dipole cost $3K/pr and a pair of the Model 1 Powered Dipole Subwoofers cost $1K each. The speaker systems total is $5K, which is reachable for many. As someone who spent about a decade trying to get SOTA sound for a pittance, I find the Crystal Dipole and Model 1 Subwoofer to be products very worth of the budget audiophile’s time. Is it worth the time for audiophiles higher up the equipment food chain? Let’s find out!