AVM EVOLUTION A3.2 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER $6,000 REVIEW
June 20, 2017 Comments Off on AVM EVOLUTION A3.2 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER $6,000 REVIEW
“Sonically however, I found that there are more similarities than not, with both offering up a clean, wide soundstage.
I dare say for digital sources, the NAD wins for ultimate transparency, however, the M2 has very limited connectivity for analog sources and unlike the AVM, cannot be upgraded with modules.”
New Astell And Kern Flagship – The A&ultima SP1000
June 19, 2017 Comments Off on New Astell And Kern Flagship – The A&ultima SP1000
” From the presentation it even appeared that AK has already put a hard squeeze from a digital audio tech standpoint into the players, opting for a renewed focus on amplification and analog improvements to further the possibility of improved sound quality. The new SP1000 does offer a few perks across the board however. Vs. the AK380 the new flagship offers an Octa-core CPU, updated AKM chipset (AK4497EQ dual DAC) larger screen and USB 3.0 with faster charging. Their will also be a frame material option of either stainless steel or copper.”
Sony MDR Z1R Around Ear Sealed Headphones $2,298 – Video
June 19, 2017 Comments Off on Sony MDR Z1R Around Ear Sealed Headphones $2,298 – Video
47 Laboratory 4739 Fudou power amp $10,000 Review
June 19, 2017 Comments Off on 47 Laboratory 4739 Fudou power amp $10,000 Review
“The Fudou attained superb definition reminiscent of the Gaincard S in driving the TAD and displayed a tonal affinity towards the likes of Electrocompaniet, slightly soft and impressively spacious. Pushing the Fudou to beyond 90dB peak sound pressure twelve feet away in my listening chair induced subversive compressions. Asking the Fudou to drive the TAD-E1 into party-level ruckus will be improper.”
Schiit’s Jotunheim $400 Review
June 18, 2017 Comments Off on Schiit’s Jotunheim $400 Review
“For its five-hundred dollar asking price (US$399 if you don’t want the DAC or phono module), it’s unlikely there exists a headphone amplifier that can compete with the Jotunheim’s combined audible performance and feature set. The MK2 Soloist from Burson sells for US$499 but it isn’t modular or balanced. iFi Audio’s balanced iCan Pro isn’t far off two grand. We might journey to Audio-gd in China for their 8 watt NFB-1AMP muscle amp (US$450).”
Qobuz Sublime+ Review
June 17, 2017 Comments Off on Qobuz Sublime+ Review
” Yet Sublime+ neuters the album’s bass presence somewhat, rendering what should be an implacably hard-hitting recording a little tentative. Kendrick Lamar may be many things, but ‘tentative’ isn’t usually one of them.
Fiio X5 3rd Generation Digital Audio Player Review
June 16, 2017 Comments Off on Fiio X5 3rd Generation Digital Audio Player Review
“The midrange frequencies are very pleasant to listen to with a smooth and natural sounding signature. Although separation levels are not on the same level as Fiio’s X7, there is no congestion and tracks sound spaced out with decent levels of resolvement. Vocals are slightly forward with a thicker note presentation that iBasso’s DX90.”
Alexia Series 2—A Classic Reborn – Video
June 16, 2017 Comments Off on Alexia Series 2—A Classic Reborn – Video
VPI Avenger Turntable w/JMW-12-3D arm – Review
June 16, 2017 Comments Off on VPI Avenger Turntable w/JMW-12-3D arm – Review
” 10K US is expensive. But the performance characteristics you will attain will place you solidly in the top tier of the highend. If this is not enough for you, the Avenger offers various levels of upgrades that could total an additional 10K US. This could be done in stages or all at once. I’m hopeful that in the future I will have the opportunity to try these upgrades and report back to you. After all, the base model sounds so damn good it is not leaving this house. Thus the Avenger has now taken its place in the Audiophilia cosmos.”
ELAC’s Uni-Fi FS U5 Slim loudspeaker Review
June 15, 2017 Comments Off on ELAC’s Uni-Fi FS U5 Slim loudspeaker Review
“The most immediate difference, as one might reasonably expect, is on bass reach. The floorstanding ELACs go lower and are more impactful, offering greater heft at lower volume levels. No need to crank Daniel Avery’s DJ Kicks mix quite as hard to bring peak-time Berghain sounds to one’s lounge room. However, they also demand more attention is paid to their room placement, especially for apartment dwellers like yours truly where physical space is a long way from abundant. Far less expected was the FS U5’s ability to disappear as readily as the standmount version.
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