GoldenEar T66 Loudspeaker $7200 Review
October 23, 2024 Comments Off on GoldenEar T66 Loudspeaker $7200 Review
It is a given that for $7200 per pair the T66 will end up in your listening space in Santa Barbara Red. That is, of course, unless a spouse has anything to say about it. Even then for $6,900 the joke is on your spouse because now you have $300 in your pocket for some matching AudioQuest speaker cables. Beyond the sexy looks of the T66, for thousands less, the T66 loudspeaker provides a glimpse of what loudspeakers a full price-tier up are capable of. This level of performance for the dollar makes the T66 a smart value. This value is thanks (in no small part) to GoldenEar’s deeply thoughtful design of both the parts that make up the T66, and the T66 loudspeaker as a whole system. If those are not good enough reasons to add the T66 to your listening system, the near-flawless integration between the powered subwoofers and advanced midbass/AMT tweeter combo allow for a level of system integration from stereo amplifier selection, to room optimization that is not possible with a fully passive tower. At this point in its lifecycle, the T66 is mature and well vetted. My only regret is not getting my mitts on them sooner. It will be some time before the T66 becomes irrelevant because they provide so much abundant, musical value while keeping to a price that may not be an impulse buy, but is still attainable with some time and effort for any savvy audiophile.
Gryphon Diablo 333 Integrated Amplifier $25,000 Review
October 22, 2024 Comments Off on Gryphon Diablo 333 Integrated Amplifier $25,000 Review
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They find this beast, only to also find the dragons are also terrified of it. It is the size of 1,000 dragons and as it emerges from its cave, the bass is of the floor-shaking type. The Diptyque speakers are known for their bass, especially for planar speakers. Even knowing this, the performance delivered through The Gryphon amp was nothing short of astonishing. Without letting out any more spoilers, this final battle scene is a test for even the largest of multi-subwoofer theater systems. While this two-channel combination did not deliver the infrasonic bass notes, the bass from 30 Hz and up was powerful, impactful, and tight.
This performance was so well done that a list of speakers I would love to hear with this incredibly powerful amp began to form. Gryphon’s own Trident II, Bowers and Wilkins 801 D4 signature, Legacy Audio Focus SE, Perlisten Audio S7T, DALI core, and various models from PBN loudspeakers come to mind. Put simply, I cannot imagine a loudspeaker that the Gryphon Diablo 333 could not drive. The small list here (and there are many examples I missed) are all speakers with a response to below 20 Hz. A two- channel system with any of these speakers, anchored with the Diablo 333, will deliver bass to well below 20 Hz without a hint of dynamic limits. Combining this level of power with the accuracy, sound stage, and delicacy that the big amp demonstrated throughout this test proves that the Diablo 333 is not just a tremendous product, it is a real value in today’s ultra-high-end systems.
Dutch Audio Event (Sunday 6-Oct-2024)
October 22, 2024 Comments Off on Dutch Audio Event (Sunday 6-Oct-2024)
Schiit Modi Multibit 2 R2R DAC Review
October 22, 2024 Comments Off on Schiit Modi Multibit 2 R2R DAC Review
McIntosh MC830 Solid-State Monoblock Amplifiers $8000 Review
October 20, 2024 Comments Off on McIntosh MC830 Solid-State Monoblock Amplifiers $8000 Review
In a world where over-priced complexity all-too-often seems to be the norm, McIntosh’s MC830 monoblock amplifiers offer a warm and welcome vacation from a seemingly incessant over-complication of our lives. Feed these amps power through decent A/C cords, attach good speaker cables, turn them on, and—voila—you’ll hear soul moving sound!
If you’re looking for a pair of solid-state monoblock amplifiers priced beneath the $10K retail mark, I would strongly recommend auditioning a pair of McIntosh’s MC830 amplifiers.
Audio Keeper ICE1 Turntable and ATN-3600L MM Phono Cartridge Review
October 20, 2024 Comments Off on Audio Keeper ICE1 Turntable and ATN-3600L MM Phono Cartridge Review
I mentioned that you could replace the cork platter mat with something that would make the acrylic platter stand out like the plinth. All you need to do is get some silicone rubber bumpers that are used for drawers. They are sticky on one side, so they can be attached to the platter. They are available at Amazon. You need to make sure they are the same thickness as the cork mat. They come in clear and black. I used the clear ones that are about 3mm thick and about 1/4″ in diameter. Black ones are shown in the lower photo. You just want to make sure you place bumpers so that some support the outer perimeter as well as some that support the inner perimeter.
How Pharrell Became a GOAT Producer
October 20, 2024 Comments Off on How Pharrell Became a GOAT Producer
Burmester 218 power amplifier $50,000 Review
October 19, 2024 Comments Off on Burmester 218 power amplifier $50,000 Review
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The Accuphase A-300 monoblocks, too, have a sound of their own. Their bass is phenomenal, and their other strength, the beauty of their pronounced midrange, has been equaled by few amplifiers I’ve reviewed. Their treble is not, to my ears, rolled off, but it is of the smoother, gentler sort that makes for smiles all around.
The Burmester 218 combines the best qualities of both monoblocks. Its treble is quite smooth, its midrange natural and beautifully fleshed out, and its bass as balanced, controlled, and voiced as everything above it. When put to the test, their ability to resolve fine detail and convey subtle gradations in color, pacing, and dynamics is up there with the best. Ultimately, their sound is so natural and complete that, amidst the miracle of music, analytical thoughts inevitably cede to satisfaction, smiles, and wonder.
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