QUESTYLE M15 REVIEW
September 16, 2022 Comments Off on QUESTYLE M15 REVIEW
I mentioned it a couple of times already but I have to tell you that I am in love with the design of the M15 once again here in this closing section. The M15 offers one of the most sophisticated designs in the industry and it is an absolute eye candy with its stellar build and material quality.
It is a capable, great-sounding little device that can dish out a serious amount of juice into demanding cans despite its small size. Overall, I am really pleased to see Questyle implementing their CMA technology into a pocketable device and I recommend you to give it a listen if you are in the market for a dongle.
Q Acoustics Concept 50 loudspeaker $2999 Review
September 16, 2022 Comments Off on Q Acoustics Concept 50 loudspeaker $2999 Review
https://www.stereophile.com/content/q-acoustics-concept-50-loudspeaker
A while back I wrote that $7000/pair was becoming the sweet price spot for affordable tower speakers, offering excellent sound quality and measured performance without much in the way of compromise. The Q Acoustics Concept 50 lowers that sweet spot to $3000/pair. Okay, the fact that it’s made in China will contribute to the lowering of the sweet spot price, but this immaculate-looking, -sounding, and -measuring loudspeaker gets a strong recommendation from me for use in moderate-sized rooms like mine. Just make sure you can place it close to the wall behind it.
Focal Utopia 2022 Review, Measurements
September 16, 2022 Comments Off on Focal Utopia 2022 Review, Measurements
AudioQuest DragonFly Cobalt Review
September 15, 2022 Comments Off on AudioQuest DragonFly Cobalt Review
https://www.hifichoice.com/content/audioquest-dragonfly-cobalt
The DragonFly Cobalt might at first appear to be an odd addition to the range on paper, and if you need support for very hi-res PCM and DSD you will need to look elsewhere. In more real-world terms, though, this is a fantastic DAC that elevates the go-anywhere, work-anywhere abilities that the more affordable models do so well, providing an extra level of performance.
Acelec Model One Loudspeaker Review
September 15, 2022 Comments Off on Acelec Model One Loudspeaker Review
https://www.audiophilia.com/reviews/2022/8/2/acelec-model-one-loudspeaker
Designer Cees Ruijtenberg’s words to represent his speakers, “Model One is possibly the most transparent conventional loudspeaker available today.” reminds me of Robert Duvall’s outlaw character to John Wayne at the final gunfight in True Grit, “I call that bold talk for a one-eyed fat man!”. That said, the bold talk has a lot of merits. There’s some real magic going on here. Careful design, choice parts and everything well implemented. With the result, you may hear what Ruijtenberg does. The Model Ones certainly are transparent and dynamic bookshelf speakers that can live in many musical settings. And at the introductory price, a steal. Have a listen before the price goes up. Very highly recommended.
IFI AUDIO GO BAR & GOLD BAR $339 REVIEW
September 14, 2022 Comments Off on IFI AUDIO GO BAR & GOLD BAR $339 REVIEW
iFi GO Bar has the classic iFi Audio sound in a small footprint. It’s clean sounding with good clarity, resolution and stereo imaging. The unit is a bit dry in the bass and midrange, which is not surprising from a device from iFi Audio. It’s somewhat a bit sterile, light in the bass and mids, and crisp in the treble region.
It does nothing in an aggressive manner though, it’s not too bright, but it’s not muffled or veiled either. It’s a well-balanced and well-controlled device, with excellent background blackness. The sound-stage is reasonably good, with very good imaging and separation.
The bass is a bit light but with very good pace and decay, the midrange is clean with good tonality and clarity, and the treble is crisp with good air and extension. I can also say that the midrange is a bit forward.
ultra-high-end
September 14, 2022 Comments Off on ultra-high-end
This is what ultra-high-end sales and white-glove service is all about, and no offense but this is what sets a high-end dealer apart from the online catalogs and retail cash-n-carry audiomarts.
To have The Audio Company mavens out to the Hubcon house to do all they did, and set up the system to proper form, is astounding. Not only that, we had Leif Swanson of Von Schweikert on hand to oversee and direct the proceedings.
During Lief’s visit, which lasted a few days, we played with various alignments allowed by the Ultra 7s exceptionally wide dispersion capabilities. Making a case for their versatility in complex domestic environments.
Dan Clark Audio EXPANSE Review: Interview
September 14, 2022 Comments Off on Dan Clark Audio EXPANSE Review: Interview
D’Agostino M400MxV Power Amplifier $30,000 Review
September 13, 2022 Comments Off on D’Agostino M400MxV Power Amplifier $30,000 Review
https://www.hifinews.com/content/dagostino-m400mxv-power-amplifier
Recorded in 1956, Josh White Comes A-Visitin’ [Livingston Master Tape Treasury T-1085] captured the folk-blues legend with a small group in one of those early stereo situations where multi-tracking and too many microphones were yet to infect the industry. The sound wasn’t merely captivating or convincing. It was mesmerising, the experience all the more noteworthy because my fellow listener was an ex-BBC engineer with a golden ear and four decades’ worth of pedigree.
We both agreed: a new level had been reached in realism, authenticity and sheer transparency. Truly dumbstruck at the recreation of the studio space, the harmonic overtones on the acoustic instruments, and the reproduction of White’s voice… I am humbled.
Audiophilepure 
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