PS Audio AirLens Music Streamer 1999 Review
July 2, 2024 Comments Off on PS Audio AirLens Music Streamer 1999 Review
https://www.audiophilia.com/reviews/2023/11/4/ps-audio-airlens-streamer
And how did the AirLens do with different DACs? When I compared them, I could hear a thin sound but clear sound with the Cambridge Audio DAC-Magic200—the streamer handles itself but is “too clean and bashful”. When I connected the Wiim Pro Plus it was a “crisp-shouting” sound. I used the DAC from the Wiim Pro Plus, but I also compared it as a streamer (to the Stellar Strata) and here it lacked substance—the non-naturalness, and digital quality were there. But when I connected the AirLens to the Stellar Strata the sound was alive, full, and pleasant to the ear, separation yes, but more so a laid-back sound, clean as well. It’s difficult to describe a specific characteristic of the AirLens, but it is warmer than I expected. I thought it would be more on the neutral side, but no, and I’m not complaining.

PureAudioProject Quintet15 with Voxativ AC-X field-coil open-baffle loudspeaker system $20,990 Review
July 2, 2024 Comments Off on PureAudioProject Quintet15 with Voxativ AC-X field-coil open-baffle loudspeaker system $20,990 Review
Most audiophiles crave a beautiful loudspeaker cabinet that compliments the interior décor. Ze’ev is aware of this and thus his speakers are available in different front panel finishes. I was asked about my color preference, and I indicated “red.” The pair submitted for review is painted in pumpkin red. If you want your pair to be in red and not of the pumpkin variety, be sure to specify “intense red” or “wine” red. Hope it’s not gonna make Ze’ev and his team pull their hair out.
Standing over six feet tall and arching towards the listener, the PAP Quintet15 Voxativ AC-X is taller than the 72 inches tall Sound Lab Majestic 645 that I reviewed in 2020, and the contrast couldn’t be more striking between the two, in which one system uses just one lone albeit powerful seven-inch full-range driver and accompanied by four 15-inch woofers, versus one that utilizes a large canvas of a radiating area of a panel. Interestingly, both designs feature no magnets and operate on externally energized principles.

Alexandria Audio Gaius Speakers $14,800 Review
July 1, 2024 Comments Off on Alexandria Audio Gaius Speakers $14,800 Review
To achieve it, we have done extensive ETR (evaluation, tuning and recheck) with optimized crossover, damping, fine tuning it meticulously.
We believe that the Gaius convey closer to true musical fundamental that includes accurate keytone & pitch, engaging pace, tuneful melody with proper Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release and harmonious timing (among multiple tones from instruments).
We hope that music lovers can have an enhanced listening experience through the Gaius that is soulful, musical and extra ordinary.

Lenbrook Media Group Reveals Plans for MQA Labs
July 1, 2024 Comments Off on Lenbrook Media Group Reveals Plans for MQA Labs
https://www.soundandvision.com/content/lenbrook-media-group-reveals-plans-mqa-labs
Gordon Simmonds, CEO of LMG parent company The Lenbrook Group, added: “These developments confirm our instincts around this team and the value of the IP. While the choice and accessibility of MQA content remains a priority for us, this was never about a single codec.”
Lenbrook says initial response from the industry has been positive.
“We are inspired by the reactions of our partners who are incorporating these technologies into their products,” said Mike Jbara, vice president and general manager of Lenbrook Media Group. “This is a milestone moment for us. We are committed to receiving and applying feedback from the market in how we apply our technologies and ensuring they are more flexible and accessible throughout the music supply chain.”

Vitus RI-101 Mk.II streaming integrated amplifier $20,000 Review
June 30, 2024 Comments Off on Vitus RI-101 Mk.II streaming integrated amplifier $20,000 Review
https://www.stereophile.com/content/vitus-ri-101-mkii-streaming-integrated-amplifier
The RI-101 Mk.II’s simple and elegant front includes a relatively narrow, recessed central panel with a display that indicates input and volume. Framing it on each side are larger panels, available in contrasting colors. The left panel contains input, menu, and standby buttons; the right includes two up/down volume buttons—there is no volume knob—and a third button for mute. The menu button allows you to custom name inputs, set the initial volume setting for different inputs, turn the small Vitus logo and off, adjust illumination, engage auto-standby, and more. In this sense, the RI-101 Mk.II is very au courant. Once you select a menu option, the up and down buttons adjust parameters. I made my life simple by sticking to the factory default settings.


CYRUS AUDIO TTP TURNTABLE $5,800 REVIEW
June 30, 2024 Comments Off on CYRUS AUDIO TTP TURNTABLE $5,800 REVIEW
Below the plinth are three adjustable feet, so you can ensure the turntable is level. These feet can also be removed and replaced but, considering just how heavy and inert the plinth is, I’d be surprised if you would hear any improvement with aftermarket feet.
This is a very good-looking turntable in my opinion. The machined aluminum on the top of the plinth has a warm textured pattern that catches and diffuses light. The company’s logo is featured prominently in white just below the tonearm’s cartridge position.
Power to the Cyrus Audio TTP Turntable was provided by a PSX-R PSU power brick supplied with the table, which is suitable for 90-264V operation (50/60Hz). This PSU features a low-consumption standby mode for sustainable operation. When in use, power from the PSU is routed internally to the motor drive stage to provide an even more stable, ultra-low noise power supply for the turntable motor.

SVS Ultra Evolution Titan Speaker Review
June 30, 2024 Comments Off on SVS Ultra Evolution Titan Speaker Review
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