PS Audio DirectStream Junior Review
July 12, 2016 Comments Off on PS Audio DirectStream Junior Review
” I’ve been on a huge music-discovery roll of late, listening to lots of old and new music that’s new to me. While I did run through some of my review chestnuts, i.e test tracks, from Tom Waits, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Jordi Savall, John Coltrane, Eric Whitacre, Jimi Hendrix and more, it didn’t take a helluva lot of time to suss out the fact that the DSJ made listening to music fun. This accounts, in part, for my musical sojourning during its stay.”
UBSOUND ORCHESTRA IEM
July 12, 2016 Comments Off on UBSOUND ORCHESTRA IEM
” The Italian company UBSOUND have just launched their new ORCHESTRA ergonomic HD in-ear earphones worldwide. UBSOUND is an Italian consumer electronics company, based in Milan, specialized in portable audio products like high-quality IEMs, headphones, speakers, DAPs and amplified DACs. After the great success and increase of worldwide brand awareness thanks to their first 2 series of IEMs and 1 model of headphones (Fighter, Smarter, Dreamer), the company starts its new challenge on a third model of IEMs with a new ergonomic “around the ear” style, a slightly more natural acoustic signature and a really competitive price point with a worldwide launch price of 24$. UBSOUND is still focused on a clear upcoming roadmap of products which includes DAPs, amplified DACs and wireless speakers.”
Why USB Audio Isn’t Music for Consumers’ Ears
July 11, 2016 Comments Off on Why USB Audio Isn’t Music for Consumers’ Ears
” Proponents of the switch to USB audio also state that the type-C port allows for larger amounts of data to be transferred, which allows you to make the most of high-resolution audio formats which pack in more data into the files. This brings me back to the argument that on a mobile device and with basic headphones, you’re unlikely to notice the faint difference in quality that high-resolution audio provides. Due to limited storage on mobile phones, mp3 remains the most popular file format for audio. And provided you’re using high bit-rate mp3 files, you’re unlikely to find any fault in sound quality, and 3.5mm headphones are more than adequate.”
u-Jays On Ear Headphones Review – Video
July 11, 2016 Comments Off on u-Jays On Ear Headphones Review – Video
REL T/9I SUBWOOFER REVIEW
July 11, 2016 Comments Off on REL T/9I SUBWOOFER REVIEW
“”This works by installing the T/9i in precisely the places where traditionally you shouldn’t place loudspeakers – the corners of the room. It also works by very careful listening tests, and having the testicular fortitude to be able to own two £900 boxes that you turn down to the point where they are all but inaudible. And it’s here where things go wrong for most systems, and why subs get a poor rap in the audio world. The idea of a subwoofer as bass tamer and active room treatment device seems counter intuitive, and the temptation to set a pair of subs up by using organ music, cinematic explosions, or dubstep is almost unavoidable. But do that and you will invariably set the T/9i (or any other sub) too high.”
PS Audio PerfectWave P10 Power Plant AC Regenerator Review
July 11, 2016 Comments Off on PS Audio PerfectWave P10 Power Plant AC Regenerator Review
” When the PerfectWave P10 Power Plant was feeding my entire system, based on DeVore Fidelity The Nine loudspeakers and including a Leben CS-600 amplifier and analog and digital sources, I experienced exceptional musical moments more often, finding myself sitting up and taking notice of some musical detail. Streaming the Tidal playlist “Wildwood Flower: Best New Folk and Americana” at CD resolution, I was startled by the creaminess of Dori Freeman’s voice in “Where I Stood,” from her eponymous first album (CD, Free Dirt DIRTCD 0074). The percussiveness of Kristin Fossheim’s fortepiano was visceral in the first movement of Beethoven’s Sonata for Cello and Piano 2 in G, Op.5 No.2, and Bjørn Solum’s cello had a pleasant buzz (24-bit/96kHz download, 2L 79). When, on a low note (as at 2:32), the cello’s body resonated strongly, the room shook; could this be the “better bass” that PS Audio says on its website that I should expect? Of course, the P10 doesn’t get all the credit—it’s on the recording, and it takes a whole system to reproduce it—but it was less impressive with my system plugged straight into the wall.
316A TRIODE ARCTURUS AUDIO PREMIER SPEAKER AND HEADPHONE AMP $6995.
July 11, 2016 Comments Off on 316A TRIODE ARCTURUS AUDIO PREMIER SPEAKER AND HEADPHONE AMP $6995.
” Amazing tube amp form the minds of George Lenz, RayKoonce and RogerModeski, Power output is 6 watts with a magical 316A triode transmitting tube.(A First) The amp has balanced and single ended headphone jacks. It includes 4 high level inputs with one active output for an active subwoofer with a custom Magnequest transformers . Check it out at http://www.tubesusa.com/ The amp is a speaker amp and also really cool headphone amp priced at $6995. Call George at Tubes USAl (516) 902-3334 for all the information and to arrange a demonstration of this one of a kind design form three legendary designers.”
KEF Blade Two Loudspeakers Review
July 10, 2016 Comments Off on KEF Blade Two Loudspeakers Review
“Some may see the Blade Two’s very unusual shape as being a statement more of style than of sound quality. While it’s true that the Blade received high praise for its beautiful appearance when it was released in 2011, and the Two received similar accolades on its release three years later, there’s a reason Doug Schneider said it was as exciting to listen to as to look at: Its sound quality is the equal of its appearance, which makes it an easy choice for our list of Recommended Reference Components.”
64 Audio U12 $1599 Review
July 10, 2016 Comments Off on 64 Audio U12 $1599 Review
” 64 Audio have done a good job in capitalising on ADEL’s modular technology which has been proven to be more than just a novelty marketing piece. Along with their own input and fine refinement of the U12’s tuning, the company has released a force to be reckoned with in the saturated market of personal audio. At $1599, the U12 is by no means cheap but an investment that could certainly pay off in the long run both in terms of hearing preservation and pure sonic enjoyment. What’s more is that Asius Technologies are working on the release of adjustable modules to fine tune the listening experience of the U12 to your own liking. Unlike filters which just change the sound of the signature, these adjustable modules feature the same diaphonic lens of the stock ADEL module and have the ability to alter isolation levels. An exciting time indeed—do stay tuned for more…
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