dCS LINA Overview: Network DAC, Headphone Amp
September 2, 2022 Comments Off on dCS LINA Overview: Network DAC, Headphone Amp
PMC fact fenestria $57,000 Review
September 1, 2022 Comments Off on PMC fact fenestria $57,000 Review
The PMC fact fenestria is a remarkable achievement for any loudspeaker company let alone a relatively small independent one. It conclusively proves that the transmission line or even the advanced transmission line (ATL) is a very serious contender for the best way to load a loudspeaker and makes one wonder why so few designers use it. This is an expensive loudspeaker for sure and it needs good quality and quantity of power for best results but it’s not extreme by high end standards, you will find several dozen more expensive designs at the High End show. But few of them can compete with the sheer transparency to the signal that the fact fenestrias offer, it will be a long time before I come to terms with real world loudspeakers when they are gone.
Usher R-1.5 Stereo Amplifier $3990 Review
September 1, 2022 Comments Off on Usher R-1.5 Stereo Amplifier $3990 Review
As mentioned earlier, it’s probably best matched with a solid-state preamplifier possessing a very neutral, detailed or sharper signature, as using a warmer tube line stage may yield a presentation that’s too buttery and a tad soft on linearity.
That said, getting a reference level, Class A design oozing so much power, presence, and finesse at this price point is a bargain (remember, it was designed to drive any consumer speaker) and worthy of serious consideration.
As a reviewer, I rely on the extra bit of detail, resolution and neutrality afforded by the X150.8 in order to properly assess gear that I am reviewing. However, if that’s not a concern, at $3990, the Usher R-1.5 amplifier is an overachiever and one that I can heartily recommend.
SCHIIT Freya+, it’s like four preamps i
September 1, 2022 Comments Off on SCHIIT Freya+, it’s like four preamps i
Monolith By Monoprice Belt-Drive Turntable $250 Review
August 31, 2022 Comments Off on Monolith By Monoprice Belt-Drive Turntable $250 Review
https://www.soundandvision.com/content/monolith-monoprice-belt-drive-turntable-review
No $250 turntable is going to be perfect, but it’s generally preferable if a product’s limitations are in its ability to give you the whole picture, rather than by adding some distortions or color of its own. The Monolith turntable stays on the right side of this equation, always sounding enjoyable and engaging and never harsh or rough. It brings you a somewhat downsized but clear window on why people like records, and is a perfect gateway into the world of vinyl. If Monoprice can sort out the issues I experienced with the factory speed setting and arm height, it would become an even greater value.
Jazzon loudspeacker Review
August 31, 2022 Comments Off on Jazzon loudspeacker Review
Isolation Speaker Stands. Worth the Money?
August 31, 2022 Comments Off on Isolation Speaker Stands. Worth the Money?
NAIM UNITI ATOM HEADPHONE EDITION $3,799 REVIEW
August 30, 2022 Comments Off on NAIM UNITI ATOM HEADPHONE EDITION $3,799 REVIEW
I found the Uniti Atom to be a little warm on the bottom end, while the mids and high were clear and sharp which should appeal to those looking for that live club sound and lovers of contemporary music. The soundstage was very recording dependant, yet large and full, and the Uniti Atom scaled up considerably with higher resolution music, working best with DSD.
As a fully integrated music server, the Uniti Atom is a wonderful value for the money, and the inclusion of a robust and dynamic headphone amp is just a bonus. Highly recommended.
Linn Klimax DSM AV DAC-Preamplifier $39,000 Review
August 30, 2022 Comments Off on Linn Klimax DSM AV DAC-Preamplifier $39,000 Review
https://www.soundstageultra.com/index.php/equipment-menu/1124-linn-klimax-dsm-av-dac-preamplifier
Linn’s new Klimax DSM has taken me on a rollercoaster ride, and I am in desperate need of an emotional rescue. On one hand, I found the analog input lacking in terms of transparency and dynamics, and I remain skeptical of the efficacy of the Space Optimization software. I’m also leery of the idea of spending this much money on a flagship DSM knowing that, based on Linn’s history, an expensive upgrade could be in the works. On the other hand, for a product of such vast capability, the Klimax DSM is an ergonomic marvel post-setup. The front display makes excellent use of its real estate in providing valuable configurable track information to the user. The theater of how the display lights up, seamlessly transitioning between volume and track information, and the way in which the beautiful glass dial illuminates to communicate volume information is second to none. The Klimax DSM is also built like a tank, enthralling to look at, enticing to interact with, and beguiling to listen to. Put simply, this is the best sounding DAC-streamer I have ever heard.
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless Review
August 30, 2022 Comments Off on Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless Review
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