Piega Coax 811 Gen2 loudspeaker Review
October 14, 2024 Comments Off on Piega Coax 811 Gen2 loudspeaker Review
https://www.stereophile.com/content/piega-coax-811-gen2-loudspeaker
Any tendency toward tightness was mitigated by the Puritan PSM156 mains purifier ($2400), a six-outlet unit into which I’d plugged all my electronics except the Krell. I also used two Puron plug-in AC line conditioners ($295 each), cylindrical devices about the size of a KT88 tube. Inserting the Purons into the wall receptacle and/or the first outlet of a power conditioner will reduce system noise, the manufacturer claims. The Puritan, meanwhile, is said to battle both common-mode and differential-mode interference, remove DC offset, and scrub the earth-ground line of sonic impurities. It also offers 9000A of surge protection.
Adding first the Puritan and then the Purons made the air in classical recordings seem a bit more expansive, and music went up a step in effortlessness. The Puritan and Purons also subtly increased my system’s resolution. When, during this review, I spent a few days auditioning a 30-year-old Aragon 4004 MKII power amplifier—I was trying to decide whether I should keep it—the Puritan ably suppressed some low-level transformer hum. The three Ps—Piegas, Puritan, and Purons—played well together, but even without help from power-massaging devices, the Swiss speakers impressed with imperturbable precision and the ability to express fine detail.
Naim Audio Uniti Atom Headphone Edition Review
October 14, 2024 Comments Off on Naim Audio Uniti Atom Headphone Edition Review
https://www.hifichoice.com/content/naim-audio-uniti-atom-headphone-edition
Most of the session listening is carried out using a variety of headphones, but it is also tested running as a preamp into a main system. As it turns out, the Atom HE acquits itself well in both roles, though a fixed output option on the preamp sockets – enabling it to be used as a source as well as a streaming pre – would have been welcome. It’s also worth noting that Naim says all three headphone outputs can be connected simultaneously, which could be handy given that rear-pan
el XLR output, but for optimum performance it proves best to use just the one output at a time. Incidentally, the front headphone outputs will mute the preouts when ’phones are connected, while a button located above them switches the rear output on and off.
Electrocompaniet ECI 6DXII Review
October 14, 2024 Comments Off on Electrocompaniet ECI 6DXII Review
Raal 1995 Immanis €9.999 Review
October 13, 2024 Comments Off on Raal 1995 Immanis €9.999 Review
The Raal 1995 headphones aren’t your regular plug and play headphones, and in order for your amp to work correctly with the Immanis headphone you need to use one of Raal’s Ribbon Current Drive Interfaces like the TI-1b or their newest one (RCD-32(Ohm)) which you can see in the pictures. Both interfaces work fine, you don’t need to buy a new interface if you have one already. The RCD Interface, featuring purpose designed, highest-quality, toroidal transformers is designed in the style of a headphone stand. Toroidal transformers convert a voltage-controlled amplifier output into a current-controlled signal for driving the ribbons.
You also need to use a special headphone cable as well as an input Cable. You can buy a full bundle with everything you need, so no worries there. If you already have the cables and interface, then you can buy the Immanis only. Contrary to with the SR-1b you no longer may use the open-baffle Compensation Barrels. The barrels will change the intended sound signature but also, because of reducing the level above 2k for about 5dB, they may overload the ribbons with bass when you increase the volume to compensate for the 5dB loss. So make sure to remove the barrels from your SR-1a/b system when switching to the (Magna or) Immanis.
Focal Sopra 3 – Sopra 1 -McIntosh 1.25kw
October 13, 2024 Comments Off on Focal Sopra 3 – Sopra 1 -McIntosh 1.25kw
Focal Diva Utopia Integrated Speaker System Preview
October 12, 2024 Comments Off on Focal Diva Utopia Integrated Speaker System Preview
MBL Audio Heaven
October 12, 2024 Comments Off on MBL Audio Heaven
https://www.monoandstereo.com/mbl-audio-heaven-2/
Another upper-echelon audiophile and music lover’s den, featuring a full MBL Audio electronics setup driving the MBL 101 X-Treme MKII Radialstrahler speaker system, and showcasing the newly added Transrotor JR turntable. Shared by our friend Audiophile Lance.
SVS PB17 and SB17-Ultra Subwoofers Debut at CEDIA 2024
October 12, 2024 Comments Off on SVS PB17 and SB17-Ultra Subwoofers Debut at CEDIA 2024
Electrocompaniet AW 300 M Mono Power Amplifier $29,000 Review
October 11, 2024 Comments Off on Electrocompaniet AW 300 M Mono Power Amplifier $29,000 Review
I enjoyed my time listening to the Electrocompaniet AW 300 M monoblocks. I was also very impressed with their internal layout, the attention to detail, the relatively compact dimensions, and their luxurious appearance. They have fulfilled the promise I first saw in the ECI 6 DX Mk II. When they go back to their rightful owner, I’m going to miss them.
At this price point, I can recommend these monoblocks if your speakers are inefficient or present a difficult load, you like to listen at realistic volume levels, you appreciate truly deep bass, and if, like me, you enjoy a forward presentation. But a purchase of this nature mandates extended auditioning in your own home, or at a dealer who can set up partnering equipment similar to your own.
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