Elipson Prestige Facet 6B BT Speaker Review
November 7, 2018 Comments Off on Elipson Prestige Facet 6B BT Speaker Review
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My testing primarily focused on music, because these speakers are sold as an audiophile solution, but I did also try them with my TV, games console, PVR and Blu-ray player. The sound quality of the LG C8 is actually very impressive for an ultra-slim TV, but putting the 6B BT speakers either side of the screen lifted the audio to another level.
The front soundstage was wider, deeper and more refined. The sense of stereo separation and the improved imaging this allows, resulted in more precise localisation of effects and instruments. The superior mid-range ensured that dialogue was clear, while the excellent treble gave the higher frequencies more presence.”
WELLS AUDIO INAMMORATA SIGNATURE AMPLIFIER REVIEW
November 6, 2018 Comments Off on WELLS AUDIO INAMMORATA SIGNATURE AMPLIFIER REVIEW
“The Wells Signature portrays the rest of music honestly, without the embellishments of tube gear. What many reviewers call “tube magic” my friend Joe Jurzec calls “enhancements,” additions to the signal that weren’t present at the performance. Of course, this effect will depend on your system. If your equipment tends toward the analytical, you may benefit from a little softening; but that is a deficiency in your system, and you shouldn’t try to correct one error with another.”
Linn Selekt DSM: First Listen $5,200 Review
November 6, 2018 Comments Off on Linn Selekt DSM: First Listen $5,200 Review
“During the listening sessions I really liked what I heard from the Selekt DSM in all configurations. Connected directly to Wilson Sabrina speakers the Selekt had tight control of the loudspeakers and delivered a very clean sounding source that hadn’t been compromised prior to hitting the speakers. The Selekt DSM sounded far superior to another brand’s product there for demonstration. In addition, when Linn engaged the Space Optimization feature on the Selekt, the sound quality was elevated even further. The newest version of Space Optimization is available on the Selekt DSM and given what I’ve heard in my own listening room in the past and what I heard in this system, it can be very advantageous. Space Optimization is digital done right and used for great benefit rather than using technology just because one can. ”
Pass Labs XA200.8 Monoblocks $44,000/pair Review
November 5, 2018 Comments Off on Pass Labs XA200.8 Monoblocks $44,000/pair Review
‘It’s worth mentioning how well the 200.8s work with any source. I’ve used these monoblocks with about two dozen different sources, balanced and single ended with no problem. Using the Pass XS Pre and the Audio Research REF 6 (the only preamplifiers I have that sound equally good through the RCA and XLR outputs) with 20-foot runs of Cardas Clear cable, I could not notice any difference in sound quality. So rest assured, whatever your source it will partner up with these amps perfectly.
And it’s the same for the output. Whether using the most power hungry Magnepans, treacherous ESLs, etc., there was no speaker that the 200.8s had the least bit of difficulty with. I’ve never used an amplifier more benign in that sense than any of the Pass products. They are impervious to speaker and cable differences, making it all that much easier to hear said nuances. This is why I love using their amplifiers as a reference – they let everything else through.”
How To Build A Magico Loudspeaker
November 5, 2018 Comments Off on How To Build A Magico Loudspeaker
Uniti Atom Review $3500 Review
November 4, 2018 Comments Off on Uniti Atom Review $3500 Review
“As others have reported there are a couple of killer features in the Uniti streamer. Chromecast support is one of them, but maybe turn off Google analytics; you do not need to give them stuff! I think it is terrific to get music from other sources like SoundCloud significantly expanding your horizons for music discovery. The Bluetooth support is a fun extension to allow others to play their music while in your home. The Atom is a Goldilocks device; the porridge is at the right temperature, and the bed is comfortable.”
GoldenEar Technology SuperSub X Subwoofer Review
November 4, 2018 Comments Off on GoldenEar Technology SuperSub X Subwoofer Review
“A finely tuned sub such as the SuperSub X goes beyond mere extension and actually rebalances a system along more musically authentic lines. Capturing the realism of the concert hall is my goal. This is where the SuperSub X really shines. Partnering with the Revel M126Be it raised that compact’s performance by supplying a foundation that extends perceivably into the low 30Hz range, even touching the upper 20Hz range in my room. Bass quality was full-bodied yet controlled, exhibiting the requisite bloom and resonant sustain expected of deep lower octaves. In a brass ensemble track like Copland’s Fanfare for the Common Man the bass drum not only had deeper pitch extension but also reverberant drum-skin textures and more graduated sustain. Similarly, during Rutter’s Requiem the pipe organ developed denser waves of bass energy projecting into the hall. Such low-frequency density aided in defining the soprano soloist’s position as well as the vast reaches of ambient space within the venue.”
Dynaudio Contour 30 $7500 Review
November 3, 2018 Comments Off on Dynaudio Contour 30 $7500 Review
“The Dynaudio Contour 30 is a product for “other people.” It’s yet another superbly engineered loudspeaker by the Dynaudio team (wish they’d make a dud and show some personality, if I’m honest), and it brings many new and established developments (like the state-of-the-art Esotar2 soft-dome tweeter) to a much broader audience. The Dynaudio Contour 30 is an incredibly accessible product. Within five minutes of listening you will “get” 90% of what it has to offer. And I believe that’s the point here.
If you’re a hardcore hobbyist reading this (and I know that many of you are), please know that most of your non-audio friends find your pursuit… over-enthusiastically geeky. They’d probably just prefer to be allowed to listen to their music in a simple, wonderful way rather than talk about and obsess over it. If they ask you what they should do when they want to get “something nice,” please don’t suggest they follow in your burdensome (to them) footsteps, for they will quickly lose interest and race off to the local Sonos outlet, etc. Instead, head with them to a local store where they can listen to the Contour 30s. I think you’ll find they’ll thank you for introducing them to a more comfortable high-end product that they will live with and enjoy for years to come”
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