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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The Sound of One Hand Clapping
Jonathan Valin articulates that there are three types of audiophiles: 1) those who are...
AXPONA 2015 Coverage
My overall impression of the show was excellent. AXPONA has made tremendous progress in...
DALI Rubicon 6 Loudspeaker Review
Introduction I first ran across DALI loudspeakers at RMAF 2010, and was so impressed...
Exogal Audio Comet DAC Review
Introduction You can’t swing a dead cat at an audio show without hitting a...
Aluminous Audio Loudspeaker System Review
In 2001, Krell introduced the LAT-1, a monitor loudspeaker in an all aluminum enclosure....
Daily News and Reviews
Aurender N10 Music Server
Robert S. Youman has posted a review of the Aurender N10 music server ($7999) at Positive Feedback. His conclusions: “The technology has finally arrived. The execution has been realized. The support is in place. The Aurender N10 has delivered on all of this and more. I think that music servers are here to stay...
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Marantz CD6005 CD Player
Greg Borrrowman has posted a review of the Marantz CD6005 CD player ($960) at AVHub. His conclusions: “The performance of the Marantz CD6005 is nothing short of miraculous. It’s an amazingly good CD player at a frankly unbelievably low price that’s just packed—overloaded even!—with features you will not find even in far higher-priced CD...
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Chord Mojo Headphone Amplifier-DAC
Marcusd has posted a review of the Chord Mojo headphone amplifier-DAC ($599) at Headfonics. His conclusions: “or now, the Mojo is probably the best all-around portable DAC/Amp proposition with all the correct connectivity on offer for modern devices and an audio quality that should please a large audience most of the time.” You can...
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Ricable Ultimate and Hi End Speaker Cables
Christiaan Punter has posted a review of the Ricable Ultimate (€160) and Hi End (€280) speaker cables at Hi-Fi Advice. His conclusions: “The Ultimate is a fine cable if you’re looking to get a very affordable, neutral speaker cable that looks the part and sounds better (fuller) than entry level products. But the Ultimate...
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Tobian Tube Stereo Console SC12 and Push Pull Mono Tube Amp MA 70
WL Low posted a review of the Tobian Tube Stereo Console SC12 and Push Pull Mono Tube Amp MA 70 at av2day.com. His conclusions: “The Tobian system is special in that way that each listening session, brings about a new, undiscovered dimension to each musical performance, even on songs that you’ve heard all your...
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Amps & Sound Kenzie Headphone Amplifier
Peter Pialis has posted a review of the Amps & Sound Kenzie headphone amplifier ($1500) at Headphone.Guru. His conclusions: “The price point of $1500; while not cheap; performs with tube amplifiers costing considerably more. Throw in the fact that you won’t have to donate a kidney for a tube change and its win-win. The...
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A Message from First Watt’s Nelson Pass
Watt’s New This has always been about making amplifiers. Dick Olsher famously remarked that “The first watt is the most important watt.” With this in mind, I created First Watt in 1998 as a “kitchen-table” effort, exploring unusual low power amplifiers with an emphasis on sound quality. I wanted to explore a variety of...
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Elac Debut B6 Loudspeaker
Herb Reichert has posted a review of the Elac Debut B6 loudspeakers ($229/pair) at Stereophile. His conclusions: “Elac Americas’ new Debut B6 loudspeaker is an extremely competent audiophile design that is more musical and concise than any other speaker I’ve heard that costs less than $1000/pair. The B6′s sound was noticeably colored, but when...
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Soulution 560 DAC
Jeff Fritz has posted a review of the Soulution 560 DAC ($35,000) at SoundStage! Ultra. His conclusions: “Overall, the 560 easily produced the best sound I’ve heard in my system. It made me forget the debate of analog vs. digital, and encouraged me to just explore my music collection and forge ahead to discover...
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JL Audio Dominion d108 Subwoofer
Hans Wetzel has posted a review of the JL Audio Dominion d108 subwoofer ($799) at SoundStage! Access. His conclusions: “JL Audio’s Dominion d108 is a truly musical subwoofer with enough refinement and control to keep up with a top-flight minimonitor, and is ballsy enough to provide robust output down to 30Hz.” You can read...
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S.A. Lab Bravo Integrated Amplifier
Artjom Avatinjan has posted a review of the S.A. Bravo integrated amplifier (€40,000) at 6moons. His conclusions: “Summing up, let me point out that the S.A.Lab Bravo tube trio embodies the upper edge of the engineering art. It earnestly and implicitly demonstrates the advantages of mature schematics and the sound style of the Sound...
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T+A PA 3000 HV Integrated Amplifier and MP 3000 HV Music Server
Alan Taffel has posted a review of the T+A PA 3000 HV integrated amplifier ($17,000) and MP 3000 HV music server ($13,500) at The Absolute Sound. His conclusions: “What T+A has done is to make it possible for audiophiles of more modest (though still significant) resources to get in on the extraordinary build-quality, sonic...
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Kyron Audio Kronos Open Baffle Loudspeaker
Edgar Kramer has posted a review of the Kyron Audio Kronos open-baffle loudspeakers ($112,000/pair) at 6moons. His conclusions: “If you appreciate stunning industrial design and meticulous engineering, you will too – guaranteed. It provides abundant ownership satisfaction and inspires, in this writer, a sense of Aussie national pride. It’s a product for the music...
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Simaudio Moon Evolution 780D DAC
Aron Garrecht has posted a review of the Simaudio Moon Evolution 780D DAC ($15,000) at SoundStage! Hi-Fi. His conclusions: “To say that I like Simaudio’s Moon Evolution 780D would be a gross understatement. I’m enchanted by it. It’s the best-sounding DAC I’ve heard in my system, and quite possibly the best-sounding DAC I have...
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RBH Sound HP-2 Headphones
SoundStage! Hi-Fi has posted a review of the RBH Sound HP-2 headphones ($249). His conclusions: “There’s no doubt that the RBH Sound HP-2s deserve to be added to our list of Recommended Reference Components, and it’s no wonder Brent ended his review with this: “f you want closed-back, audiophile headphones, the HP-2s are the...
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Penaudio Serenade Loudspeakers
KC Tseng has posted a review of the Penaudio Serenade loudspeakers ($) at Hi-Fi Senses. His conclusions: “At its price point, I think the Penaudio Serenades are easily among the best in class. Especially in the area of airiness, space, and ambience, it holds a very high ground. It is a full range and...
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German Physiks Carbon MkIV Loudspeaker
Kriz Tan has posted a review of the German Physiks Carbon MkIV loudspeakers at Hi-Fi Senses. His conclusions: “The German Physiks Carbon MkIV might be the last speaker I would own at the moment of writing this. It was so beautiful visually and sounded sonically superb.” You can read the full review here.
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Charisma Audio Reference One Phono Cartridge
Rick Becker has posted a review of the Charisma Audio Reference One phono cartridge ($2000) at Enjoy the Music. His conclusions: “At less than $2000 it is an excellent starter cartridge for the Kronos Sparta, as well as an excellent cartridge for turntables that cost a whole lot less.” You can read the full...
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Hum Pristine Reference Custom In-Ear Monitors
Steven R. Rochlin has posted a review of the Hum Pristine Reference Custom in-ear monitors ($1299) at Enjoy the Music. His conclusions: “Overall, the HUM Reference CIEMs are extremely dynamic and have the best transparency of any CIEMs here. They may not produce the uppermost and lowermost frequency extremes, yet odds are you might...
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Classe Audio Introduces Sigma Series Integrated Amplifier
How can you improve on the best DACs and analog stages in the world? Eliminate them!
By connecting the output of the 2200i’s preamp section DSP directly to the input of the amplifier DSP Classe eliminates DAC and ADC conversion losses and their associated analog circuitry’s noise and distortion. That’s the secret to the...
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iFi Audio Retro Audio System
Dwayne Carter has posted a review of the iFi Audio retro audio system ($1995) at Enjoy the Music. His conclusions: “So how do I wrap up my experience with the iFi Audio Stereo 50 and LS3.5 speakers? Well, I was sad to return them and miss having the ability to listen to virtually any...
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RHA Audio S500i Universal-Fit Earphones
Chris Martens has posted a review of the RHA Audio S500i universal-fit earphones ($49) at Hi-Fi+. His conclusions: “If you sample other models in its immediate price class, it soon becomes clear that RHA’s entry-level earphone is, in a sense, a man among boys. As such, it serves as a delightful way to introduce...
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Temple Audio Bantam One Integrated Amplifier
Clive Meakins has posted a review of the Temple Audio Bantam One integrated amplifier (£680) at Enjoy the Music. His conclusions: “The diminutive Bantam One is a simple yet brilliant integrated amplifier; it’s very nicely finished, performs really well and will match a wide range of typical speakers. The amplifier being 90% efficient even...
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Luxman C-700u Preamp and M-700u Stereo Power Amplifier
Jason Kennedy has posted a review of the Luxman C-700u preamplifier (£6995) and M-700u stereo power amplifier (£6995) at Hi-Fi+. His conclusions: “Luxman remains a brand to be contended with; its sound is ultra refined, which mean that it can deliver a fully rendered, high-resolution sound that is tonally stronger than a great many...
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Benchmark AHB2 Power Amplifier
Jason Kennedy has posted a review of the Benchmark AHB2 power amplifier (£3299) at Hi-Fi+. His conclusions: “The AHB2 is a very impressive amplifier for its size and the it’s about the best compact power amp I have encountered. It seems fussier about speaker partnering than usual, however, and I would recommend trying it...
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