Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4 Signature loudspeaker $50,000 Review
March 7, 2024 Comments Off on Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4 Signature loudspeaker $50,000 Review
https://www.stereophile.com/content/bowers-wilkins-801-d4-signature-loudspeaker
I spent a couple of weeks running them in, loud and hard and soft and sweet, playing all kinds of music, internet radio—even using them as the world’s most expensive TV speakers, all in the interest of loosening them up and getting them to their ideal operating condition. Over that time, I didn’t hear much change in the top end or midrange, but the bass got bigger, especially deep bass. On J.S. Bach’s Toccata, Adagio and Fugue, played by Virgil Fox on the direct-to-disc LP The Fox Touch Volume One (Crystal Clear Records CCS-7001), the famous growl and rumble of the biggest pipes in the former Crystal Cathedral was satisfyingly room-shaking after this multiday sound workout, whereas at first it sounded too constrained.
The speakers were located roughly where my larger-footprint 808s had been, but at this point, their sound didn’t seem to fill the room as much. Was it just a matter of me adjusting to a modern, more pronounced tweeter, or did their position need adjusting?
HED Unity Headphones Review
March 7, 2024 Comments Off on HED Unity Headphones Review
https://www.audiophilia.com/reviews/2023/8/22/unity-headphones
I found “Ballet Music” from Faust on Qobuz, at 24/88.2, a king of audiophile recordings. From the opening low brass invocation to the triangles and upper woodwinds’ answer, and then the delicate violins on the main theme, the playback was superb. And very detailed. This was among the best sounds I’ve heard, wires or no wires. Very impressive.
On Miles Davis’ Live Around the World, “Time After Time” (Cyndi Lauper cover) reminded me, that even though time and troubles had cost Miles at least a couple of steps (and under so much Unity scrutiny, it reminded me how much I dislike “whoop whoop” posers when it’s quiet and the artist has played one note), Miles still has enough in his tank to break your heart. Cyndi Lauper never had it so good. The clarity afforded this track by the Unity allowed me to hear every embouchure move no matter how minute. Exquisite sound and artistry.
How To Setup Rega Planar 1 Belt-Drive Turntable
March 7, 2024 Comments Off on How To Setup Rega Planar 1 Belt-Drive Turntable
FIIO JH5 REVIEW
March 6, 2024 Comments Off on FIIO JH5 REVIEW
Last but not least, the JH5 also packs no less than four balanced armature drivers – blended in two structure – allowing the IEM to produce ultra-high frequencies with ease, even with low-powered source. FiiO also explained how they chose those specific drivers so they could be able to match the frequency response of the dynamic driver, to have a resonance peak at 2.8kHz, which is supposed to be a resonance frequency formed by the shape of the human ear, says FiiO
TechDAS Air Force 10 Air Bearing Pivoted
March 6, 2024 Comments Off on TechDAS Air Force 10 Air Bearing Pivoted
JBL Synthesis SDR-38 $8550 Review
March 5, 2024 Comments Off on JBL Synthesis SDR-38 $8550 Review
https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/jbl-synthesis-sdr-38
Rounding out our film test with something slightly quieter, we switch to Interstellar, specifically the scene in which the team discovers Mann and awakens him from cryosleep. Here we can decipher how the JBL handles quieter and more emotive moments, as the team discusses the possibility of bringing humanity to the frozen planet. The earnest nature of the discussion is delivered with gravitas and a sprinkle of optimism and hope through the subtleties within the characters’ delivery.
The SDR-38 transfers its sonic talents to music playback well. We described its predecessor as “about as hi-fi as home cinema products get”, and that’s a statement we’re more than willing to repeat for this latest model. Switching to stereo for Taylor Swift’s Ivy, we’re rewarded with rhythmic precision and a rich vocal presentation, with plenty of detail to be found in the intricate string section that underpins the track.
The big question is: does this JBL outperform its Arcam counterpart? The answer is yes, but the differences certainly aren’t night and day. The JBL is a touch more powerful, and it shows with the enhanced dynamic control and punchier low end. If you’re looking for value for money, we certainly wouldn’t blame you for opting for the Arcam, but where performance is concerned, the JBL is the better amplifier.
Aurender N20 Ultra High Performance digital output network transport $12,500 Review
March 5, 2024 Comments Off on Aurender N20 Ultra High Performance digital output network transport $12,500 Review
Many of the functions and the aesthetic aspects of the A20 discussed in the earlier review apply here, so the curious reader should look to that review for such information. A notable advanced feature the N20 has which the A20 does not have is the Word Clock input, which allows an external clock, such as the Aurender MC10 or MC20, to be used with the N20. This is a decidedly upper end solution for the discerning audiophile. Some of the finest digital sources in the industry utilize external word clocks. The prospective buyer of either the A20 or the N20 is strongly encouraged to compare the units’ features and settings to gain confidence regarding a purchase decision. Dealers of Aurender products would be a good resource for such comparisons. A good follow up to this article would be to explore the internal storage and USB attached storage capability of the N20, and one of Aurender’s external clocks.
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