Boulder 3010 Preamplifier and 2108 Phono Preamplifier $130,000 Review
September 20, 2020 Comments Off on Boulder 3010 Preamplifier and 2108 Phono Preamplifier $130,000 Review
“So what really let the Boulder strut its stuff? One of the most impressive albums I heard on it was the soundtrack of Super Fly with Curtis Mayfield. If one album lets you know that this equipment isn’t playing around, this is it. Take the track “Pusherman.” The deep, fat, and sassy electronic bass instantly emerges with propulsive power. The drums in back possess crushing impact. At the very same time, Mayfield’s crooning voice loses none of its insinuating silkiness as he announces, “I’m your pusherman.” Once again, total relaxation allied to stygian power.
As always, there are some caveats. If you’re wedded to tubes, the Boulder is not going to give you a sumptuous tonal balance or the kind of holographic soundstage that is often associated with glowing bulbs. The Boulder is after different game, which is to say that it’s seeking fidelity to the source. Its incredible rhythmic accuracy and clarity are pretty much bound to exert a spellbinding effect. At times, I was left looking rather like a goggle-eyed Bertie Wooster contemplating an acute observation from Jeeves. If you have a chance to listen to the Boulder gear, let it fly, as it were. I suspect that you, too, will find it a highly addictive experience.”
SCHIIT AUDIO MAGNIUS $199 REVIEW
September 20, 2020 Comments Off on SCHIIT AUDIO MAGNIUS $199 REVIEW
“Schiit is known for providing quality products at reasonable prices, and they have not failed in doing so with the Magnius. They have managed to create an op-amp based balanced amplifier that has lots of power, with a fast and detailed presentation, while remaining fairly neutral.
Despite being neutral, the Magnius manages to have a dynamic low end, texturized midrange, and a smooth and detailed treble. I wish they just moved the power switch to the front though, but that might be asking for too much from Schiit.”
Buchardt Audio’s A500 hi-fi system
September 20, 2020 Comments Off on Buchardt Audio’s A500 hi-fi system
qdc Dmagic 3D Review
September 18, 2020 Comments Off on qdc Dmagic 3D Review
“I do not know why companies have largely dropped the multi-dynamic driver design approach that seemed to be all the crazy a few years back. Ok, so some of them did not turn out to be all that popular, and the BA driver count wars were gathering a lot of marketing speed at the time.
Still, with a bit of time and studied tuning they can, and often do, have a much better timbre than balanced armature drivers, especially on the low-end. They have their fans and for good reason. the Dmagic 3D tuning and that gorgeous design should go some way to proving the doubters wrong. This is a very smooth tuning.Stay tuned for the main review which will include more detailed Dmagic 3D sound impressions, synergy/pairings, and those all-important comparisons in the coming weeks!”
Goldmund Mimesis 37S NextGen Analog Preamplifier and Telos 280 Stereo Analog Power Amplifier$39,975 Review
September 18, 2020 Comments Off on Goldmund Mimesis 37S NextGen Analog Preamplifier and Telos 280 Stereo Analog Power Amplifier$39,975 Review
“The Mimesis Preamplifier offers a lot of flexibility, including seven single-ended RCA and two balanced inputs and one single-ended and one balanced output. A switch on the back turns the preamplifier on and off. The remote control supplied with the preamplifier controls volume, balance, input, standby, and muting. Baseline volume levels for each input—to compensate for different output levels between sources—take no more than five seconds to set. One simply selects the desired volume level and then presses memo on the remote control. Done. One knob on the front adjusts volume an the other selects input. ”
modified JBL Paragon delivery to Japanese style hotel
September 18, 2020 Comments Off on modified JBL Paragon delivery to Japanese style hotel
DCS BARTOK $17,250 HEADPHONEAMP REVIEW
September 17, 2020 Comments Off on DCS BARTOK $17,250 HEADPHONEAMP REVIEW
“The Bartok experience is all about depth and width and more importantly generating excellent power from that depth. The low-end power is incredible, to be honest, and not just right at the lowest reaches but seeping up into the mids it carries that power and density with it if paired to the right headphones.
Despite the Bartok offering excellent headroom and a wonderfully black background, I would not consider this to be an ethereal airy staging experience. Unlike our tested competing amps, the Bartok does not really push the treble that far forward and you can hear that difference side by side. It is less dominant more coherent especially for percussion in recordings.
Cymbals and high hats have tons of texture and weight but its even-harmonic weight as opposed to odd-harmonic overtones that shine brighter so they are pleasing sounding rather than crisp and shimmering in tone.
The office Studio 6 SET actually sounds a little bit airier and a shade brighter from the upper mids onwards on the HeDD Studio HeDDphones but that is not to say the Bartok is relaxed or dark but rather it feels neutral in quantity and positioning.”
Rotel Rolls Out Michi X3 and X5 Integrated Amplifiers
September 17, 2020 Comments Off on Rotel Rolls Out Michi X3 and X5 Integrated Amplifiers
“The Michi X3 ($4,999) is spec’d to deliver 200 watts of power into 8-ohm loads and 350 watts into 4-ohm loads. According to Rotel, it features an “oversized toroidal transformer feeding independent analog, digital and power amplifier voltage regulator circuits for optimal power isolation.” The X3’s source inputs include balanced XLR, analog RCA, coaxial and optical digital, USB type-B (for a direct computer link), and moving magnet phono, and it has subwoofer out, RS232 control, and 12-volt trigger out connections.”
KRS 4344 High-end Special Crossover Speakers
September 17, 2020 Comments Off on KRS 4344 High-end Special Crossover Speakers
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