Vinnie Rossi BRAMA Review

March 11, 2025 Comments Off on Vinnie Rossi BRAMA Review

Linn Klimax LP12 Turntable $30,968 Reviews

March 8, 2025 Comments Off on Linn Klimax LP12 Turntable $30,968 Reviews

https://www.soundstageultra.com/index.php/equipment-menu/1262-linn-klimax-lp12-turntable

At the beginning of this piece, I wrote that meeting your heroes often risks disappointment, but thankfully the Klimax LP12 exceeded my expectations by some margin. Given the LP12’s towering reputation, which has been sustained for over 50 years, this is no mean feat. I’ve had some truly exceptional turntables pass through my system over the past couple of years, from the SME Model 60 to the AVID Acutus Dark Iron last month. The LP12 predates all of them by decades. Yet, by continually refining its design, Linn has maintained the LP12’s position as one of the most enjoyable ways of playing back a vinyl record since 1973.

Margules I-240 Tube Integrated Amplifier $7000 Review

March 8, 2025 Comments Off on Margules I-240 Tube Integrated Amplifier $7000 Review

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I’ve always lived in the north of Mexico, except for a brief period when I lived in Guadalajara (in the state of Jalisco); that was a long time ago, and it was during my stay that I got to listen for the first time to the Margules brand. Since Margules appeared in the late 1920s, they’ve made a mark. They appear at the most well-known audio expos (especially in the US) and always seem to surprise and leave the public in awe with their gear (a quick search for reviews of their products will suffice). Their designs seem very nature-based, with woods, curved lines, and dark metals that are quite unassuming—their minimalist colour selection captures the eye.

Reel to Reel Haven

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Transrotor turntables – Extreme German Turntable Engineering

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Tannoy Prestige Turnberry GR

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Grand ORIVETI Supremacy $1999 Review

March 7, 2025 Comments Off on Grand ORIVETI Supremacy $1999 Review

The bass on the Grand ORIVETI Supremacy feels purposefully tuned to provide both impact and accuracy, creating a foundation that’s powerful and elegant. This is the kind of bass that audiophiles can appreciate for its balance and depth, regardless of the genre.

A couple of the standout qualities of the bass are the level of detail and texture. You can hear the nuances in basslines, whether it is the pluck of a bass guitar string or the resonance of a kick drum.

This gives the low end a lifelike, organic quality, while simultaneously remaining tight and well-controlled.

The bass is deep and impactful without being overwhelming. It has a natural warmth that provides a solid foundation for music, with excellent control and texture. 

DALI Epikore 9 Loudspeaker $40,000 Review

March 7, 2025 Comments Off on DALI Epikore 9 Loudspeaker $40,000 Review

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This time, I focused on Roger Daltrey’s voice in “Behind Blue Eyes.” Here I noted that unique dynamic initiation of the waveform again, but now through the midrange. The Epikore 9s gave Daltrey’s voice a solid, meaty feel, making the image of his head seem slightly larger than life, as if his mouth was about a foot wide. I heard the same effect when I switched over to the Steven Wilson remix of Larks’ Tongues in Aspic from the King Crimson 1972–1974 box set (Discipline Global Mobile KCLPBX503). I always get a giggle out of hearing John Wetton in “Easy Money” trying to play the bass line in 3/4 time while singing in 4/4 time—it sounds like he’s really concentrating. Here, Wetton sounded full, rich, and appropriately chocolatey; no surprise, given what I’ve already noted.

Chord Ultima Integrated Review

March 7, 2025 Comments Off on Chord Ultima Integrated Review

$16,500 Phono Cartridge Review

March 7, 2025 Comments Off on $16,500 Phono Cartridge Review