ABYSS HEADPHONES DIANA TC REVIEW
August 25, 2022 Comments Off on ABYSS HEADPHONES DIANA TC REVIEW
Let’s be clear on it from the beginning: the Diana TC is an impressive sounding high-end headphone. For such a small full sized headphone, it delivers a huge sound from the 63mm planar magnetic drivers. To be honest, the Diana TC is an easy headphone to review. As long as you have some well-performing amps available, the TC will impress.
The Diana TC has a more neutral tuning. It’s that typical reference high-end tuning, but with a smoothness in the delivery, making it a very musical headphone as well. The TC is a highly transparent headphone and that makes the choice of amplification very important. It’s one of the reasons why we’re focusing on this so much in the next chapter of the review.
Karan Acoustics Master Collection POWERa Mono £79,995 Review
August 25, 2022 Comments Off on Karan Acoustics Master Collection POWERa Mono £79,995 Review
To summarise the Karan Acoustics Master Collection POWERa Mono in musical terms, I need ‘Spitfire’ from Public Service Broadcasting’s Inform Educate Entertain album [Test Card]. It’s not a demonstration quality track; just a pounding rhythm coupled to some noisy samples from the 1942 British movie, The First of The Few. It’s easy to get it wholly wrong on a big system, but get it right, and I’m back building Airfix kits; and this got it so right, I could smell Humbrol enamel!
The only downside to these amplifiers is that they spell the end for Karan’s existing KA M line of power amps. While these big power amps are not in the same sonic league as the Master Collection models, they are (somewhat) more affordable. I doubt something like the KA M 2000 would be a steppingstone to the POWERa Mono (and there will likely be a POWERb line that would make such jumps even harder to justify). Nevertheless, it would be nice to have something more attainably priced in the Karan portfolio just to make the Master Collection even more of a goal for some.
7Hz Crinacle Salnotes Dioko Review
August 25, 2022 Comments Off on 7Hz Crinacle Salnotes Dioko Review
iFi Audio ZEN Air DAC $99 Review
August 24, 2022 Comments Off on iFi Audio ZEN Air DAC $99 Review
I must say, I immediately fell in love with that combo as the synergy between the headphones and the DAC/amp was excellent. The neutral tuning of the 560S meshed really nicely with the somewhat warm-sounding Air DAC, which made those headphones sing.
For a $99 Desktop DAC/amp, the Air DAC was pretty clean and transparent and had decent detail. It also pulled this off without undue harshness up top, which is always good when you’re dealing with entry-level gear such as this.
Sony Xperia 1 IV $1599 Review
August 24, 2022 Comments Off on Sony Xperia 1 IV $1599 Review
https://www.whathifi.com/us/reviews/sony-xperia-1-iv
Another feature to get an upgrade on the IV is the speaker system, which consists of a stereo pair of front-firing speakers for a surprisingly strong audio performance. These speakers are more than acceptable and are a nice surprise when compared to other mobile loudspeakers which are often not an ideal alternative to using headphones.
ZMF Atrium Headphone flagship Review
August 24, 2022 Comments Off on ZMF Atrium Headphone flagship Review
The perfect ZMF sound may lie somewhere in between the imaginary combination of the Atrium and the Verite, but the two share far more similarities than they do differences. For those looking for their first $2k+ headphone, make sure you check out Atrium if you have the opportunity. For those looking to add to their collection of high end headphones, the Atrium is a must have. It brings something different to the fold. Maybe a little something more than a dynamic driver is willing to give, and definitely something different than a planar can. In the end, it’s not attempting to be either, and why should it? The bespoke nature of the exterior echoes the subtlety of the sound quality. Natural, well constructed and reliable. An outstanding fit for a wide variety of listening rigs. Well done.
Best Open-Back Audiophile Headphones of 2022
August 24, 2022 Comments Off on Best Open-Back Audiophile Headphones of 2022
GOLDENEAR BRX SPEAKERS $1,598 REVIEW
August 23, 2022 Comments Off on GOLDENEAR BRX SPEAKERS $1,598 REVIEW
For the AudioQuest wiring, the value question is more vexing. If you already have high-quality interconnects, power cords, and speaker wires, the cost of replacement may be prohibitive. On the other hand, if you’re wiring a new system or in the market for an upgrade, I strongly recommend that you at least audition the AudioQuest products. The good news is that AudioQuest is one of the most broadly distributed lines of audio wiring, and you may be able to audition it at a Magnolia kiosk of the Best Buy chain. If not, there are many companies that will allow a home evaluation, and even if you decide to return the wiring, shipping is quite inexpensive. I wouldn’t spend an equivalent amount on any other brand without at least auditioning the AudioQuest products.
Schiit Audio Freya Noval Pre Amp
August 23, 2022 Comments Off on Schiit Audio Freya Noval Pre Amp
Schiit Audio Reacts To Tube Supply, Intros The Freya Noval Pre Amp
It has been discussed on many occasions, but like traffic in Los Angeles – the world’s supply of tube has the capability to ebb and flow… (and/or stop completely). Even though there has been a few market freakouts, the supply and resulting cost per tube has realistically only gone up a small margin, for now. West coast and Texas amp maker Schiit Audio isn’t waiting to see what happens next. Based on the success of their popular tube pre amp Freya +, the budget audiophile favorite is making moves to ensure that their future supplies of Freyas don’t run out.
From designer Jason Stoddard’s morning email:
The scarcity (and prices) of tubes has a lot of people worried about the future. So, we thought we’d take a couple of steps to help with this uncertainty:
We’re re-introducing LISST, our Linear, Integrated Solid-State Tube, a MOSFET-based replacement for the 6SN7s used in our popular Freya+ preamp. This gives Freya+ purchasers a tube-like (tube-esque) option that won’t wear out like tubes
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