On Collecting Audio Gear and Music
February 9, 2017 Comments Off on On Collecting Audio Gear and Music
“Many of the older audiophiles I know still have large collections of gear and the software to play on that gear, with multiple copies of audiophile faves such as Dark Side of the Moon or Belafonte at Carnegie Hall. But how many is enough compared to too much? That is a tricky question – sometimes it comes down to the conditions of storage – If you still have room to keep everything properly (not resting on their sides underneath 100 LPS stacked on top of them) you are a collector, not a hoarder, I suppose.”
Elac Concentro flagship speakers
February 9, 2017 Comments Off on Elac Concentro flagship speakers
“Elac Concentro flagship speakers at customers luxury home in Taiwan, partnered with Goldmund electronics”
Sony MDR-1000X Noise Canceling Headphones – Hands On Review – Video
February 9, 2017 Comments Off on Sony MDR-1000X Noise Canceling Headphones – Hands On Review – Video
Shinola Runwell Turntable $2,500 Review
February 8, 2017 Comments Off on Shinola Runwell Turntable $2,500 Review
“The machined top plate of the turntable plinth reminds me of a vintage Thorens TD-124, both in color and feel. A massive aluminum platter, tonearm and light wood base (it’s also available in black) rounds out the package, complimented by the medium toned leather mat on top of the platter. I’ve seen plenty of ten thousand dollar turntables lacking this level of fit and finish.
New vinyl manufacturing method could produce 24,000 records a day
February 7, 2017 Comments Off on New vinyl manufacturing method could produce 24,000 records a day
” The technology is struggling to keep up with the resurgence in demand, meaning artists have to wait up to a year before they can release their music on vinyl.”
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CHORD ELECTRONICS DAVE DAC/HEADPHONE AMP REVIEW
February 7, 2017 Comments Off on CHORD ELECTRONICS DAVE DAC/HEADPHONE AMP REVIEW
“As I’ve said, there are rival products, some of which turn in a different sound, and some of those sounds you might prefer over the DAVE. And there are some digital converters that come so close to the DAVE’s performance that you’d struggle to hear the difference in some settings. But the DAVE will likely show its hand sooner or later. It may be in dealing with a format, or outputting to a super insightful system or headphone, but the DAVE is a tough act to better all round.”
PS Audio DirectStream Memory Player Review
February 7, 2017 Comments Off on PS Audio DirectStream Memory Player Review
“Even though this review was really a review of the DirectStream Memory Player and the DirectStream DAC, I felt that I was able to get a good feel for the operation and sound of the Memory Player. PS Audio has done their homework with the release of the DirectStream Memory Player that I found to be a solid multi format performer. I experienced impressive sonic performance in combination with the PS Audio DirectStream DAC utilizing the I2S through HDMI outputs.”
Mission LX-2 Speaker Review
February 7, 2017 Comments Off on Mission LX-2 Speaker Review
“Is it perfect? This is a slightly awkward one to answer. Listening to the LX-2, I have the slightest sense that it is a bit grown up, a bit mature and well balanced to truly be in the mould of affordable Mission speakers of old. There was always the sense that the older models really wanted to play The Prodigy as the sort of volume levels that were a few dB shy of them coming apart at the seams. The LX- 2 can do this but it never loses that sense of control and composure. Critiquing a speaker because it sounds too well sorted though is perverse, so I have to phrase it in such a manner as to say that the LX-2 could perhaps benefit, every now and again, from just a touch more fun”
levitating Bluetooth speaker system with Hi-Fi sound
February 7, 2017 Comments Off on levitating Bluetooth speaker system with Hi-Fi sound
Boulder Amplifiers 2150 monoblock power amplifier $99,000/pair Review
February 6, 2017 Comments Off on Boulder Amplifiers 2150 monoblock power amplifier $99,000/pair Review
“The Boulder 2150 is a state-of-the-art powerhouse of an amplifier designed to impart little or none of its own character on the sound of the incoming signal. Boulder has accomplished this by engineering noise to an absolute measurable minimum. The 2150 did likewise with distortion and every other sonic parameter. Its 0 ohm, nonreactive output impedance ensures that its behavior won’t vary, regardless of the electrical characteristics of the loudspeaker in use.”
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