SONUS FABER LUMINA V LOUDSPEAKER REVIEW
October 2, 2021 Comments Off on SONUS FABER LUMINA V LOUDSPEAKER REVIEW
At first, you don’t think that the bassline is that complex, but if you listen closely, you can hear that there are a lot of notes in there. The tight bass response of the Lumina’s made it very easy to hear each and every note that made up the low end of this classic song. The drums are not as present in early ZZ Top recordings, but they still hit nice and tight. The Lumina Vs presented ZZ Top’s “Texas boogie” with flair and I wound up listening to quite a few more tracks, really enjoying the experience. While Dusty Hill will be greatly missed, I hope that ZZ Top can find a way to continue on.
XDUOO TA-26 REVIEW
October 2, 2021 Comments Off on XDUOO TA-26 REVIEW
This is the biggest difference compared to the TA-10 and TA-20, the xDuoo TA-26 solely relies on tube amplification. It’s not a hybrid system, where the tube is paired with transistors, the xDuoo TA-26 goes all the way. One 6N8P for pre-amplification for ‘exquisite and sweet voice” plus one 6N5P tube for the buffer to provide a “soft and charming” render.
To feed the amp, xDuoo uses a metal polyester film capacitor, ELNA SILMIC(II) ones, all tested to match the capacitance of duct output. The brand advertises “transparent and sweet sound”, coupled with “smooth and warm sound” thanks to the main filter capacitance, provided by NICHICON this time.
VPI Industries Prime 21 Turntable $5000 Review
October 1, 2021 Comments Off on VPI Industries Prime 21 Turntable $5000 Review
https://www.audiophilia.com/reviews/2021/7/30/vpi-prime-21-turntable
Bass was also important in a very different way on Ron Carter’s Golden Striker, an intimate and very well recorded live album consisting of only bass, guitar, and piano. Each instrument was rendered well and in a tangible, three dimensional way. What was most surprising is how much body was rendered in the electric guitar, suggesting a rich and full lower midrange from the VPI. On ‘Candle Light’, the live club atmosphere is presented wonderfully, with each instrument providing natural sustain and decay. The table navigates the subtle low passage work of Ron Carter well, even when he plays in the pianissimo range, avoiding one-note bass. But, on the title track, the VPI is resolving and quick enough to pick up the buzz and rattle from guitarist Russell Malone’s vigorous strumming, contrasting it with the clean smooth tone of his later melodic solos.
Naim Uniti Star $4999 Review
October 1, 2021 Comments Off on Naim Uniti Star $4999 Review
REVIEW: The Naim Uniti Star
I have to confess being a huge fan of the Naim Uniti products. They offer so much value and performance in a relatively compact chassis, it’s the perfect spot for the music lover wanting a high-performance system without huge footprint. If you’re an all-digital music lover, just add speakers. As a vinyl lover, I had to add a turntable to the mix, in this case a Rega Planar 3, and just to keep it all British, pulled out the Naim Stageline phono. Sitting on top of a Herman Miller Nelson Bench, this all looks smart as hell, while delivering the goods.
I ran the Star with everything from the $149k/pair Focal Stella Utopia Ems down to a pair of LS3/5as. Personally, I really enjoyed this system with the Focal Kanta no.1s. You can order this as a combo from your Focal/Naim dealer and live happily ever after. As long as you choose a pair of speakers with about an 86dB/1watt rating, you should be just fine. The Star makes a lovely match with a pair of Harbeth C7s too.
Technics SU-R1000 Integrated Amplifier $9499 Review
September 30, 2021 Comments Off on Technics SU-R1000 Integrated Amplifier $9499 Review
I don’t want to imply that digital sound is taking over, or that tube and solid-state equipment are not still competitive, or that integrated amplifiers will become the wave of the future. I do believe, however, that the SU-R1000 is truly competitive and an excellent buy, even at its price.
One of the potential curses of being a reviewer is that you’d like to keep every really innovative and great-sounding piece of equipment you audition, along with all your existing equipment. One of the benefits is that you realize there is no one right answer, and that even equipment that is decades old can still be exciting and “reference quality” in its ability to let you enjoy your music.
PMC fact fenestria Loudspeaker £54,995 Review
September 30, 2021 Comments Off on PMC fact fenestria Loudspeaker £54,995 Review
https://www.hifinews.com/content/pmc-fact-fenestria-loudspeaker
As far as the listening position is concerned, things are similarly simple – just ignore that big bass-box on the top, and sit with your ears on the same level as the Nest midrange assembly, and you won’t go far wrong. In that position the fact fenestrias sound similar to, but rather better than, a good two- or three-way speaker from the company’s main fact range and with a hefty dose of bass to underpin goings-on. We’ve had some big speakers through our hands demonstrating much more ‘character’ – for good or bad – than the fact fenestrias make obvious, but there’s little chance you’ll consider these speakers to be inauspicious or just plain ordinary on your first acquaintance with them.
SOFTEARS CERBERUS REVIEW
September 29, 2021 Comments Off on SOFTEARS CERBERUS REVIEW
Softears Cerberus Review
I actually liked the compactness, but it’s not quite something you’d expect when you pay a premium price for a flagship monitor. Especially after seeing the packaging of the RSV. As for accessories, it’s pretty good. You get a card with the serial number, user manual, warranty paper, carrying case with a cleaning tool, and two small pouches for storing the earpieces individually, to protect them against scratches. You also get a cleaning cloth and two cable straps
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