Vintage Tubes 101: Are They Magic or Myth?
June 6, 2025 Comments Off on Vintage Tubes 101: Are They Magic or Myth?
Accuphase C2900 preamplifier + A80 amplifier review
June 6, 2025 Comments Off on Accuphase C2900 preamplifier + A80 amplifier review
Triangle Capella Review
June 5, 2025 Comments Off on Triangle Capella Review
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With setup completed and sat on the low stands supplied with the Mission 700 standing in for the dedicated stand as it has a top plate large enough to accommodate the Triangle, the Capella impresses from the outset. The relationship between the amplification and drivers is extremely well judged. With the tweeter in particular, the Capella delivers on the dispersion and impressive immediacy it promises, but even leaning on it hard with the Qobuz stream of EBM by Editors, the top end is impressively refined and controlled.

Wells Audio Gruve Level II DAC | REVIEW
June 5, 2025 Comments Off on Wells Audio Gruve Level II DAC | REVIEW
https://pt.audio/2025/03/30/wells-audio-gruve-level-ii-dac-review/
Whenever I talk about streaming, however, I have to admit my habits are quite different than when I’m playing LPs or CDs. I “play DJ” for myself with Qobuz, which means I go in without a plan and I’m able to able to keep the music going without a gap between tunes. I’ve used DACs and streamers and servers that are glitchy, whether it be sudden drops or unexpected noise or just bad choices when it comes to choosing one of many possible versions of the music I thought I knew, and that ruins my DJ session. Not once did I have any of those concerns while using the Wells Audio Gruve Level II DAC. I played music until I fell asleep. I played music until I had to get up and do something else. I never played music until I became frustrated and gave up on it, which has happened many times before with digital. All of this adds up, of course, to a perfect workhorse DAC.

Monitor Audio Studio 89 Loudspeaker $2,499 Review
June 4, 2025 Comments Off on Monitor Audio Studio 89 Loudspeaker $2,499 Review
https://www.soundandvision.com/content/monitor-audio-studio-89-loudspeaker-review
Finally, while some might consider these little Monitors to be “bookshelf” speakers, their rear‑panel ports will require at least a few inches of breathing room (to say nothing of the fact that small monitors like these almost always sound substantially better well out into a room). And, with 14″‑plus of depth, you’d need a pretty broad shelf, though a sufficiently low credenza or similar furniture could work nicely. There are no grilles, so prospective owners with aggressive cats, ferrets, or ill‑disciplined small children should take note.
The wrap? These are very fine‑sounding, intelligently engineered small speakers. That said, their price range is a crowded one, populated by several strong competitors, including some active, DSP‑corrected designs that include amplification, room‑correction, and music‑source facilities. So the competitive environment is a tough one. But if you need a quite small, very high‑performing passive loudspeaker that, while not cheap, is not crazily spendy, Monitor Audio’s got you covered right here

TANGZU Zetian Wu Legend Review
June 4, 2025 Comments Off on TANGZU Zetian Wu Legend Review
A sharpness in the upper midrange makes female vocals occasionally grating, which could be fatiguing for those sensitive to sibilance. While the added breathiness enhances airiness and liveliness, it can sometimes feel excessive, pushing the midrange into an overly bright presentation.
But vocal nuances are captured well, with clear note definition that highlights subtle details in the performance. The note weight is balanced, avoiding a thin or dry presentation while still keeping enough body for an engaging experience.
Clarity is a strong point, but the vocals can become overbearing due to the strong upper midrange emphasis. This added intensity possibly contributes to the metallic timbre, making the presentation occasionally shouty.

Western Electric 91E Amp | A New Classic
June 4, 2025 Comments Off on Western Electric 91E Amp | A New Classic
McIntosh MSA5500 Streaming Integrated Amplifier Review
June 4, 2025 Comments Off on McIntosh MSA5500 Streaming Integrated Amplifier Review
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