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Mono & Stereo - Jun 15, 2019
SW1X Audio Design™ DAC III STD Performance Level 3 D to A Converter. "Re-experience the legendary classic TDA1541 DAC powered by valves at its full glory, re-incarnated by SW1X Audio Design™. DAC III builds upon the refinement of the SW1X DAC II and adds ...
Mono & Stereo - Jun 15, 2019
A closer look at the innards of the Audiozen Insight tube preamplifier...www.audiozenaudio.com...
Mono & Stereo - Jun 15, 2019
More info about the new and upcoming Tub's Audio Frequilux speakers...www.tubsaudio.co.nz...
Everything Audio Network - Jun 14, 2019
Brevis...Price: $495Likes: price, accuracyDislikes: zilch, nada, zipWow Factor: 10 out of 10More info: Mojave MA-50by John Gatski I have been a fan of every Mojave microphone ever produced. The MA-300, MA-101 fet, etc., all designed by David Royer. They ...
The Absolute Sound - Jun 14, 2019
MAGNIFYcation At the most recent RMAF I was using my handheld, foldable 3x-to-8.5x magnifier to align an Ortofon A95 cartridge on a manufacturer’s turntable. The little Carson Triview is inexpensive (I think I got it at Staples), and it works great to get...
Enjoy The Music: News - Jun 14, 2019
After finishing the third floor on Sunday morning I retreated to my Tracker in the parking lot for my usual lunch consisting of fine road food washed down with sparkling Mt. Dew from a freshly opened bottle. With snow coming down at a steady pace, I was g...
Mono & Stereo - Jun 14, 2019
Audio Research introducing the new audioresearch.com You’re welcome to explore their completely refreshed website. audioresearch.com...
Retro Vintage Modern Hi-Fi - Jun 14, 2019
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Enjoy The Music: News - Jun 13, 2019
Schiit's new Ragnarok 2 ($1499 standard, $1799 with both modules) is a pretty big deal for the company. According to them, "Ragnarok 2 is our future asteroid shuttle, where everyone zips around in space all the time and it's totally safe and no big deal."...
Retro Vintage Modern Hi-Fi - Jun 13, 2019
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Retro Vintage Modern Hi-Fi - Jun 13, 2019
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The Absolute Sound - Jun 13, 2019
Over a decade ago, as I was traveling through Germany, I picked up an audio magazine at a train station to try and kill some time. Leafing through the periodical, I happened upon a review that announced with not atypical Teutonic certainty that the “louds...
Mono & Stereo - Jun 13, 2019
Recorded live at Boston’s Nightstage club in 1988 this album found John Abercrombie both pushing sonic boundaries on guitar synthesizer and, on regular jazz guitar, deepening his relationship to the world of standards. In this trio he had exceptional impr...
Mono & Stereo - Jun 13, 2019
"Focal Utopia III Evo and Sopra ranges feature new wooden finishes for even more elegance and refinement ‘à la française’!"www.focal.com...
Mono & Stereo - Jun 13, 2019
"Luca Chiomenti and Silvio Delfino of Riviera Labs arrived at Hong Hong for the function of “Italian School of Super High End Audio” function on this Saturday at AE Sheung Wan."...
Mono & Stereo - Jun 13, 2019
"The DA88S MkII is an upgraded version featuring a totally new board. The DA88 produces a warm and rich yet very detailed sound with tremendous dynamics and a large soundstage. If you need a little more power than the DA50S the DA88S delivers. It's a pow...
VinylSavor - Jun 13, 2019
Hi!The 10Y Line stage and D3a phono are my classic and most requested preamplifiers. Here some photos of the latest build.Starting with the 10Y line:Here shown with ELROG ER801A as output tubes.The power supply unit:Contrary to the usual style without pow...
Enjoy The Music: News - Jun 13, 2019
Perhaps there are some audiophiles that may have only heard of the Danish high-end audio manufacturer Gryphon because they have seen their ads in Enjoy The Music.com. Although, there are probably many more audiophiles and music lovers who have heard of Gr...
Enjoy The Music: News - Jun 13, 2019
Father's Day is just day's away and if you're writing about any last minute Father's Day promotion's, KEF is discounting the dad-approved Q150 bookshelf speaker in honor of the holiday. The Q150 speakers are a great way to get hi-fi sound at a mid-range p...
audiofi.net - Jun 12, 2019
REVIEW: When nothing but the best will do and money is plentiful, the REX DAC from Balanced Audio Technology should be on your shopping list....
The Vinyl Anachronist - Jun 12, 2019
I've just returned from Southern California after a very whirlwind sort of week. My Saturday update from T.H.E. Show 2019 in Long Beach has been up a couple of days at Part-Time Audiophile, but you can read it here....
The Absolute Sound - Jun 12, 2019
All the studio albums by Creedence Clearwater Revival have been reissued on The Studio Albums Collection, Craft Recording’s 7-LP box set spanning the group’s run on the Fantasy label from 1968–1972. Cut by Abbey Road Studio’s Miles Showell using high-reso...
Mono & Stereo - Jun 12, 2019
Beautiful photos of the Kharma Veyron EV2D loudspeakers....www.kharma.com...
Mono & Stereo - Jun 12, 2019
Rarely seen Finland cellist Erkki Rautio LP: Rautio, (born 1931) was pupil of Enrico Mainardi and Pierre Fournier. He is cello professor at Sibelius Academy in Helsinque, since 1965, and as pedagogue, he made only few recordings.Early pressed in Brazil on...
Mono & Stereo - Jun 12, 2019
Samson François's extravagant lifestyle, good looks, and passionate but highly disciplined playing, gave him a cult status as a pianist. He was particularly admired for his performances of Chopin, Schumann, Debussy, and Ravel.First made in UK on Columbia ...
Mono & Stereo - Jun 12, 2019
Like many of you, I know the Audio Analogue products for a long time. Over the years I've heard them in many different setups and I've also had a chance to know them better in my reference setup. Never say never right! When Giuseppe Blanda contacted me vi...
Enjoy The Music: News - Jun 12, 2019
This issue of Australian Hi-Fi features audio news and a special visit a British audiophile, ex-Hong Kong, domiciled in Australia, whose home is like an audiophile's Aladdin's Cave. Brian Zolner of Bricasti talks to Jez Ford about his new M5, streaming, a...
Mono & Stereo - Jun 12, 2019
The Yar Audio edition Summer 2019. Only one set of this Italian high-end limited edition system has been manufactured...www.yaraudio.com...
Tone Publications - Jun 12, 2019
Listening to Dexter Gordon’s classic, “GO” through the Sugden A21 (actually the A21SE Signature, but I don’t want to keep writing that) and my Quad 2812s is positively heavenly, with all the tone, texture, and dynamics I’d ever need. There is something in...
Tone Publications - Jun 12, 2019
The first time I drove an Aston Martin, it was an otherworldly experience. The sheer opulence of the car was equally matched by the performance, providing a feel in a sporting car like no other. Yes, a geeked out Subaru STi is just as fast, but the sheer ...
Mono & Stereo - Jun 11, 2019
MINIDISCS [HACKED] by RadioheadThis will put a big smile on the Radiohead's fans faces. As archived mini discs from 1995-1998 have been hacked (and being ransomed) they've decided to put everything on the Bandcamp for £18 GBP or more...radiohead.bandcamp....
Retro Vintage Modern Hi-Fi - Jun 11, 2019
Unobtania that makes me drool.http://www.itishifi.com...
Mono & Stereo - Jun 11, 2019
INTRODUCTIONAfter the fiasco last year between the Los Angeles Orange County Audiophile Society and the organizers of T.H.E. Show Newport, which resulted in a small and sad audio show last year, T.H.E. Show 2019 definitely was an improvement. This year ...
Mono & Stereo - Jun 11, 2019
Hi-Fi: The History of High-End Audio Design - PHAIDON Release - By Gideon Schwartz. "A beyond-cool look at the world of high-end audio design for passionate collectors, obsessive audiophiles, and design fans." At a time when sales of vinyl records have hi...
The Absolute Sound - Jun 11, 2019
In the battle for the Samsungifcation of Harman, there were always going to be casualties of war. In the shuttering of AKG’s Vienna offices, the group lost a lot of very smart designers and builders, many of whom went to a new pro-audio brand called Austr...
The Absolute Sound - Jun 11, 2019
The following is a press release issued by Audioarts. June 11, 2019 - A beyond-cool look at the world of high-end audio design for passionate collectors, obsessive audiophiles, and design fans At a time when sales of vinyl records have hit a 25-year high,...
Mono & Stereo - Jun 11, 2019
Easy as “Pi”! "Ever since Brinkmann discontinued its cartridge offerings, we’ve been besieged with requests for our “Pi” moving coil." Good news! Brinkmann has been able to produce a small number of these cartridges...You can contact Brinkmann's dealer or...
Enjoy The Music: News - Jun 11, 2019
HIFICRITIC's latest issue features their coverage of Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2019 report, HIGH END Munich 2019 show report, and reviews of the Wilson Audio Sasha DAW, Audio Research's Reference 160M monoblocks, Bespoke Audio Preamp, Chord Hugo 2, Roon, Fyne Au...
Mono & Stereo - Jun 11, 2019
CH Precision's US brand ambassador Ralf speakers about P1 wizards and how to get most out of the P1 phono stage...www.ch-precision.com...
Mono & Stereo - Jun 11, 2019
Sneak peek at the development of the latest ????'s Feastrex speaker driver with the ellipse shaped sub-compartment. www.feastrex.jp...
AV2DAY.com - Jun 11, 2019
ATC SCM50ASL Classic active speaker Last year, Kenny Sin of Hi-Way Laser was having lots of fun blasting rock music on his active ATC system. Next month, you can expect more rockin’ and rollin’ in his room in Vistana Hotel. This is an all-...
audiofi.net - Jun 11, 2019
NEWS: Samsung's Q Series soundbars strive to increase the appeal to those seeking convenience and performance in a compact package....
Mono & Stereo - Jun 10, 2019
Entreq Olympus Infinity and Olympus Minimus ground boxes with matching ground cables have just landed at Mono and Stereo. There is strong, ongoing interest for grounding and associated paraphernalia, so I'll dig deeper and research the subject matter from...
Canada HiFi - Jun 10, 2019
Onkyo has just made home entertainment more adaptable and enriching than ever with the release of two high-performance A/V receivers: the TX-NR797 9.2-Ch Network A/V Receiver ($699 USD/$899 CAD) and the TX-NR696 7.2-Ch Network A/V Receiver ($599 USD/$799 ...
Enjoy The Music: News - Jun 10, 2019
Featuring David Chesky, Mr. Van den Hul, VAC, CH Precision, Dan D'Agostino Master Audio Systems, Stromtak, Clarus Cable, Audio Analogue, and many more!---> Read More...
AV2DAY.com - Jun 10, 2019
The Pro-Ject Xtension 9 Evolution turntable. You must use the supplied record weight to get the best sound. Note the small magnet in the tonearm rest to keep the tonearm in place. By Lam Seng Fatt The Pro-Ject Xtension 9 Evolution turntable is one of th...
Sound Perfection - Jun 10, 2019
Firstly I would like to thank Linsoul for this sample.*disclaimer: This sample was provided for the purpose of writing a review, no incentive was given to write a favourable review. All opinions expressed are my own subjective findings Gear Used:Audio Opu...
Enjoy The Music: News - Jun 10, 2019
Each issue we give a leading industry figure a platform for their views on the state of hi-fi. After 41 years with Marantz, culminating in his role as Brand Ambassador, Ken Ishiwata has recently parted company with the brand, in a move that surprised fans...
Enjoy The Music: News - Jun 10, 2019
Riviera Audio Laboratories has proudly announced their new top-of-the-line products, the APL-01 SE preamplifier and the AFM-100 SE mono amplifier. Both models have been developed according to Riviera Audio Labs philosophy and are 100% produced in Italy wi...
Mono & Stereo - Jun 10, 2019
"Audio Limits LLC at the Home Entertainment Show in Long Beach, CA. June 7th,8th and 9th. They've showcased a complete Thrax Audio system. Featuring the new Spartacus 300b monoblock amplifiers and the Yatrus direct drive turntable. Wire up by Hemingway Au...