Pass Labs XP-12 Preamplifier And XA30.8 Stereo Amplifier Review

May 3, 2018 Comments Off on Pass Labs XP-12 Preamplifier And XA30.8 Stereo Amplifier Review

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“The Pass Labs combination is astonishingly informative dynamically, digging deep into the heart of the source signal and presenting the subtlest of fine pressure changes with finesse and, to my ears, more true-to-life veracity than most. This dynamic agility enables it to sound much more powerful than might be expected for ‘just’ 30W, though power doesn’t necessarily equal dynamic agility, and loudness and dynamics are not the same thing either.”

iFi Nano iDSD Black Label portable DAC Review – Video

May 3, 2018 Comments Off on iFi Nano iDSD Black Label portable DAC Review – Video

Kharma loudspeakers NAGRA HD amplifiers AXPONA 2018 – Video

May 2, 2018 Comments Off on Kharma loudspeakers NAGRA HD amplifiers AXPONA 2018 – Video

Shure KSE1200 Review – Video

May 2, 2018 Comments Off on Shure KSE1200 Review – Video

Dynaudio Special Forty Loudspeakers $ 3,000 Review

May 2, 2018 Comments Off on Dynaudio Special Forty Loudspeakers $ 3,000 Review

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If you seek a new set of speakers in this price range, be sure to put the Dynaudio Special Forty on your audition list. I offer sincere kudos to Dynaudio for putting this level of sonic performance, build quality, and beauty within the financial reach of so many who prioritize music in their lives. Given this benchmark of performance, I cannot wait to hear what Dynaudio has up its sleeve to celebrate their golden anniversary a decade from now!”

HD Vinyl is An Exciting Concept But It’s Last Year’s “News”

May 1, 2018 Comments Off on HD Vinyl is An Exciting Concept But It’s Last Year’s “News”

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“What’s doubly galling is that the author of that story also wrote one about how to buy a turntable. Guess what audio writer(s) this WRITER consulted or gave a shout out to in his story? You’ll never guess so I’ll tell you: NONE. He didn’t contact me, or any writer for TAS, Positive Feedback, enjoythemusic, Audio Beat, you name it. NOT ONE. That WRiTER is a self-loathing writer.

ACOUSTUNE HS1551 REVIEW

May 1, 2018 Comments Off on ACOUSTUNE HS1551 REVIEW

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“But have they achieved their goal? We will soon find out but give them credit, they tried something different haven’t they? Take Saegusa is their director of development and I was in contact with him all the time. Take-san is very responsive and communicative, and working together with him was very easy and smooth. I wish the best for our Japanese friends there.

MartinLogan ESL 11A Hybrid Electrostatic Loudspeaker Review

May 1, 2018 Comments Off on MartinLogan ESL 11A Hybrid Electrostatic Loudspeaker Review

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“This last, however, is a not without a penalty. The rationale behind the curved panels is to overcome the high-frequency beaming of most panel speakers. And to some extent this works surprisingly well, not so well as the omnidirectional Muraudio ESLs, but those who find Quads of any vintage entirely too directional will find these more satisfactory or at least much less unsatisfactory. The sacrifice, however, is less precise imaging. One member of my listening group was driven crazy by the Impressions in this regard (and also by other MartinLogans) because he felt that things never occupied a precise and defined place. I personally feel he is overreacting here. I like precise imaging but I don’t have a fetish about it, and while I’m aware of what my buddy is talking about, I didn’t find that it much impaired my enjoyment of the Impressions. But he does have a valid point: There’s always a very subtle vagary about the positional placement of solo instruments and vocal soloists within the soundstage.”

WORLD FIRST STAX SRM-D10 PORTABLE DAC/HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER

April 30, 2018 Comments Off on WORLD FIRST STAX SRM-D10 PORTABLE DAC/HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER

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“The D10’s ESS ES9018 DAC is no slouch. It uses TI OPA1642 ultra-low distortion op amp to get that delicate bit stream to where it wants to go without a hint of loss.
Stax has also given the D10 an impeccable high voltage amplifier, so you get perfect high frequencies and consistent top-shelf sound. Internally the D10 sports audiophile grade components in every nook and cranny of its sleek aluminium housing.”

Tidal Loudspeakers AXPONA 2018 – Video

April 30, 2018 Comments Off on Tidal Loudspeakers AXPONA 2018 – Video