Jonathan Valin articulates that there are three types of audiophiles: 1) those who are interested in the absolute sound, 2) those who are interested...
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Magnepan MMG Loudspeakers
Magnepan began business in 1969, which was about the time I got interested in...
Wadia 121 Decoding Computer
I have reviewed several USB DACS – the High Resolution Technologies MusicStreamer II+ ($349),...
Benchmark DAC1 HDR USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier
With the rise in the dominance of music playback by way of computer, today’s...
T.H.E. Show (Newport Beach) 2012 Coverage
Read on for my coverage of T.H.E. Show (Newport Beach) held June 1-3, 2012...
Acurus A2002 Stereo Power Amplifier
In the interest of full disclosure, I have a soft spot for Acurus amplifiers....
Daily News and Reviews
Electrocompaniet EMP 2 Multiformat Player
Kal Rubinson has posted a review of the Electrocompaniet EMP 2 multi-format player ($3995) in his Music in the Round column at Stereophile. His conclusions: “Player 1 was the Oppo BDP-95, Player 2 the Electrocompaniet EMP 2. For the diehard fan of two-channel analog sound, the EMP 2′s balanced connections should be heard. Electrocompaniet...
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Bryston SP-3 Surround Sound Processor
Kal Rubinson has posted a follow-up review of the Bryston SP-3 surround sound processor ($9500) in his Music in the Round column at Stereophile. His conclusions: “Altogether, I think the Bryston SP-3 is the first great audiophile preamplifier-processor. Sure, it will also work superbly for home-theater fans, but its combination of features, controls, and...
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Procella Adds First Vertical Wall-Mount Speaker
Procella Audio, manufacturer of high-performance high-output speaker systems for home and professional cinema and music applications, announced today the introduction of a new main and surround channel speaker, the P6V. This two-way L/C/R and surround channel speaker employs pro audio components that enable it to produce playback levels and dynamic range exceeding the capabilities...
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Bob Stuart: Why Buying Speakers Should Be Like Buying A Piano
An interesting interview of Bob Stuart, co-founder of Meridian Audio, featured in The Huffington Post.
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Audio Electronics Nighthawk Headphone Amplifier
Chris Martens has posted a review of the Audio Electronics Nighthawk headphone amplifier ($1195) at AVGuide. His conclusions: “I regard the Nighthawk as a fine first effort from Cary’s new Audio Electronics division. It’s a product with many laudable strong points, though one that does face significant competition at or near its price point....
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NuForce Releases DAC-100 Headphone Amp/DAC
NuForce, Inc., a leader in professional and consumer audio gear, announces today a digital-to-analog converter (supports USB and S/PDIF) and headphone amplifier designed for consumers seeking a level of performance typically found in the finest audiophile equipment. The DAC-100 accepts up to four digital input sources and features a precision digital volume control, a...
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Davone Mojo Loudspeakers
Dean Seislove has posted a review of the Davone Mojo loudspeakers ($2300/pair) at Positive Feedback. His conclusions: “I could say more, but the Mojos have already left me and gone to a trade show to dazzle other listeners. I wish they could have stayed all summer, but how could I begrudge such an enjoyable...
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Sablon Audio Panatela Interconnects and Grand Corona Power Cords
Dennis Parham has posted a review of the Sablon Audio Panatela interconnects ($850) and Grand Corona power cords ($850) at Stereo Times. His conclusions: “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time with the Grand Corona and Panatela cables from Sablon Audio. I honestly believe the best thing about these cables is their price to performance ratio....
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Magnepan MMG Loudspeakers
Magnepan began business in 1969, which was about the time I got interested in this hobby is a serious way. I remember reading about the Magnepan Tympani planar-magnetic loudspeakers in Stereophile and The Absolute Sound. Both JGH and HP had high praise for them, but they were not without their criticisms. Interesting, HP thought...
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Fletcher-Haynes Kokopele Monoblock Amplifiers
Mike Galusha and Brian Boehler have posted a review of the Fletcher-Haynes Kokopele monoblock amplifiers ($3500/pair) at StereoMojo. Their conclusions: “The Fletcher-Haynes Kokopele Monoblock power amplifiers are, we believe, that a lot of people will love but just as many will not love. First, there is their decidedly vintage look. These will appeal to...
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Acurus A2002 Power Amplifier
Jeff Dorgay has posted a review of the Acurus A2002 power amplifier ($2495) at TONEAudio. His conclusions: “Running the A2002 through its paces with a number of different loudspeakers after the photo session proved this amplifier unflappable. With enough juice to comfortably drive the Magenpan 1.7s, everything else from the Harbeth Compact 7ES-3s to...
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Linnenberg Audio u:c:a USB DAC
Srajan Ebaen has posted a review of the Linnenberg Audio u:c:a USB DAC (€1190) at 6moons. His conclusions: “In the intro I quoted the designer with “solid-state products using discrete parts for the amplifying stages are particularly rare. Burson, SPL and Harmony Design come to my mind but the vast majority tries to please...
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Krell Industries Unveils Phantom III Preamplifier
Krell Industries, LLC, the leader in high performance music and home theater systems, has introduced the new Phantom III stereo preamplifier. The Phantom III is the first Krell preamplifier to include either an optional digital input module or a headphone input. The digital module features AES/EBU, coaxial, and optical digital inputs for use with...
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Audio Desk Systeme Record Cleaning Machine
Lawrence Devoe has posted a review of the Audio Desk Systeme record cleaning machine ($3895) at TONEAudio. His conclusions: “Buying any record cleaning system requires a significant leap of faith, particularly given when $3895 is at stake. Will this finely engineered German machine resurrect your precious vinyl? After cleaning more than 500 LPs (all...
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Pass Labs XP-30 Preamplifier
Ed Momkus has posted a review of the Pass Labs XP-30 preamplifier ($16,500) at Dagogo. His conclusions: “In my opinion, there are very, very few systems which would not benefit from substituting the Pass Labs XP-30 for whatever current preamp is in use. Even if you already have an elite preamp in your system,...
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REL Acoustics Unveils New Website
REL Acoustics Ltd, Great Britain’s premier manufacturer of subwoofers and sub-bass systems announces today the launch of a new international website. The new website, www.rel.net is dedicated to presenting the company’s product design, philosophy and approach to subwoofer technology. The website is organized in an easy and accessible manner that allows the viewer to...
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Origin Live Conqueror MK3c Tonearm
David McCallum has posted a review of the Origin Live Conqueror MK3c tonearm ($3700) at The Inner Ear. his conclusions: “I’ve now spent between 60 and 80 hours listening to Origin Live’s Conqueror MK3C tonearm. After that time my primary observation relates to musical coherence and how everything just fits together. I find myself...
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Marantz Launches SR5007 A/V Receiver and UD5007 Universal Disc Player
“Marantz has announced its home cinema ‘dream team’ with the SR5007, a 7.2 channel hub for home cinema alongside the UD5007 Networking Universal Disc Player. The Marantz SR5007 has six HDMI inputs, including one at the front. Its variety of networking facilities allow audio streaming from PC and Android devices, internet radio, online services...
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Fosgate Signature Tube Headphone Amplifier
“The latest from Musical Surroundings is the Fosgate Signature Tube Headphone Amplifier designed by Jim Fosgate and incorporating two of this famous US designer’s patented circuits: a two-position bass boost equaliser circuit (based on Fosgate’s ‘Single Element Controlled Twin-T Filter’, US Patent #3,883,832) and a two-position surround circuit (based on Fosgate’s ‘Panorama Control,’ US...
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Townshend Audio Rock 7 Turntable
Mike Wechsberg has posted a review of the Townshend Audio Rock 7 turntable ($3200 without arm) at Positive Feedback. His conclusions: “The astonishing thing is that the Rock 7 costs only $3200 (not including arm), yet it competes with designs costing much, much more. My strong advice is to audition the Rock 7 before...
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