FiiO R7 Review

May 26, 2023 Comments Off on FiiO R7 Review

Definitive Technology DM70 Bipolar Tower Speakers $4,000 Review

May 25, 2023 Comments Off on Definitive Technology DM70 Bipolar Tower Speakers $4,000 Review

One thing I can say for sure is that even though the DM70 has many qualities that are home theater-friendly, they are an exciting choice for 2-channel. There have got to be other audio enthusiasts such as myself who appreciate the stark, minimalist aesthetic of the all-black cabinet and the focus on enveloping you in high-fidelity stereo sound.

https://www.soundandvision.com/content/definitive-technology-dm70-bipolar-tower-speakers-review

The Dymension DM70 is a big, bold speaker that’s a refinement of Definitive Technology’s bipole speaker designs. You won’t mistake it for another speaker, that’s for sure. At $4,000 for a pair, the DM70 is a sizable investment, but you get a lot of speaker for the money. The main question is if the bipole sound is right for you. I find it very appealing in moderation (using the –6 dB mode) and a lot of my favorite albums have an extra bit of sparkle and energy to them when playing through these towers.

One thing I can say for sure is that even though the DM70 has many qualities that are home theater-friendly, they are an exciting choice for 2-channel. There have got to be other audio enthusiasts such as myself who appreciate the stark, minimalist aesthetic of the all-black cabinet and the focus on enveloping you in high-fidelity stereo sound.

NAD M23 Review

May 25, 2023 Comments Off on NAD M23 Review

4 WATTS OF POWER $22K COMPLETE HIGH END AUDIO SYSTEM 4 WATTS OF POWER

May 25, 2023 Comments Off on 4 WATTS OF POWER $22K COMPLETE HIGH END AUDIO SYSTEM 4 WATTS OF POWER

Fyne Audio F704 £13,999 Review

May 24, 2023 Comments Off on Fyne Audio F704 £13,999 Review

Earlier, I described the F704 as an ‘absolute unit’, but that isn’t strictly true. Sure, it’s a big and heavy loudspeaker (especially for one made in the UK), but there’s no flab or excess weight to the sound. Bass is clean, deep and forceful, with a good lick of speed to it. It even passes the Trentemøller test, with fast, deep synth bass notes not choking up the down-firing port; a sure sign of some really intelligent loudspeaker design.

Practically everyone who has written about Fyne Audio’s products has used this wordplay, but the F704 is a ‘fine’ loudspeaker. It’s the antithesis of ‘boring but worthy’ loudspeakers yet can be extremely civilised and refined. Music is an upfront, vibrant and visceral experience when played through the Fyne Audio F704, and there’s nothing wrong with that at all. Sometimes we want a loudspeaker that hums along in the background, then we need a loudspeaker than can enthral and entertain, and sometimes we just need to party hard. The F704 is all those things!

IsoTek V5 Elektra power conditioner Review

May 24, 2023 Comments Off on IsoTek V5 Elektra power conditioner Review

As you climb the IsoTek ladder you get more smoothness and refinement, but if this is your first IsoTek rodeo, having heard the V5 Elektra, your first words on reading that might be ‘More?’ The V5 Elektra is an extremely impressive mains filter/cleaner/conditioner, one that makes a hell of a lot of sense in systems in and around £5,000. In that context, this is an upgrade that is all-but irresistible, and will set listeners on a path to include power products – and probably IsoTek power products – in their systems for good.

Sometimes power product reviews are a little difficult to write and place in context, but maybe that’s because we’re being polite about their performance. The IsoTek V5 Elektra needs no apologies or excuses; you plug it in, you hear what it does, you buy it. It will keep your system cosseted in great power until you reach some very high-end audio kit.

Shanling M3 Ultra Portable Music Player Review

May 24, 2023 Comments Off on Shanling M3 Ultra Portable Music Player Review

iFi Audio NEO Stream Network-Attached DAC Review

May 23, 2023 Comments Off on iFi Audio NEO Stream Network-Attached DAC Review

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While experimenting I also discovered the NEO Stream can actually handle two connected DACs, one via the rear USB-A, one via the USB-C port on the front. It won’t stream to both simultaneously, of course, but maybe the rule is: if you can think of a reason why you would want to hook up two DACs at the same time – a comparison listening test, for example – you’re smack bang in the target group of iFi Audio’s well-featured device.

Audio Technica AT-LPW50BTRW $499 Review

May 23, 2023 Comments Off on Audio Technica AT-LPW50BTRW $499 Review

https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/audio-technica-at-lpw50btrw

Spin Alice in Chains’ MTV Unplugged record and the AT-LPW50BT does a great job of bringing out the crunchy, sludgy textures of the guitar and fuzzy bass. The deck delivers enough clarity and subtlety to relay the tonal differences between Layne Staley’s nasal-edged, emotionally-charged vocals and Jerry Cantrell’s softer, more melodious singing. There’s a good sense of rhythm that drives the songs along and, while it could be more precise and punctual, it’s a hugely likeable presentation that’s comfortable to listen to. 

Switch to Tom Waits’ Foggy Night live set and the atmosphere changes to a more intimate one, his wry vocals soaked in whiskey and smoke coming through clearly as he chats in between songs. 

 Wilkins 703 S3 review

May 23, 2023 Comments Off on  Wilkins 703 S3 review