Chen Fifely has posted an interesting analysis at Audioholics of a demo conducted by Audioquest purporting to show the superiority of Audioquest cables on...
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Bowers & Wilkins 683 Floorstanding Loudspeakers
It is a sad state of affairs, but there are fewer and fewer high...
Belles Soloist 1 Integrated Amplifier
I have noticed Belles preamplifiers and amplifiers at most of the shows I have...
Focal Chorus 807W Prestige Loudspeakers
After having initially reviewed a small bookshelf speaker (the Living Sound Audio LSA.5 ($799),...
AXPONA 2012 Coverage
Read on for my coverage of AXPONA 2012 held in Jacksonville, March 9-11, 2012....
Cambridge Audio Azur 751BD Universal Blu-ray Player
Regular readers will know that I advocate keeping a CD or SACD player in...
Daily News and Reviews
Paradigm SUB 1 Subwoofer
Chris Heinonen has posted a review of the Paradigm SUB 1 subwoofer ($4499) at Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity. His conclusions: “So what was I missing before I tried the Paradigm SUB 1? One thing was bass that integrated with my speakers and filled in those lower octaves, but without drawing unnecessary...
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Calyx 24/192 USB DAC
Martin Gomes has posted a review of the Calyx 24/192 USB DAC ($1799) at StereoMojo. His conclusions: “Compared to other DACs in its price range, the 24/192 is par for the course via SPDIF, but it turns into a true outperformer via USB. Of all the DACs that I have reviewed, the 24/192 has...
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PMC Twenty24 Loudspeakers
Jason Kennedy has posted a review of the PMC Twenty24 loudspeakers (£3100/pair) at AVGuide. His conclusions: “By combining low colouration with musicality PMC has managed to make a loudspeaker that can be everything to all men, well almost. Some will prefer a warmer balance others a heavier bottom end but few other speakers below...
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Spatial Computer Black Hole Active Acoustic Pressure Absorber
Srajan Ebaen has posted a review of the Spatial Computer Black Hole active acoustic pressure absorber ($2195) at 6moons. His conclusions: “My personal experience with the Black Hole thus only warrants a very conditional recommendation. That’s based on projecting my ‘off-site’ results to more conventional layouts. While I couldn’t make the anti-sub work in...
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Harmonic Audio Labs SE-100 Integrated Amplifier
“The €12.200 Harmonic Audio Labs SE-100 integrated with remote offers preamp bypass jumpers to run as power amp with 25.6dB voltage gain (the preamp stage has 10dB). The preamp is a single-ended JFet stage coupled by interstage transformers to paralleled single-ended Mosfets. There are 12 regulated power supplies and 4 cap/choke-filtered power supplies. Total...
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Peachtree DAC•iT USB DAC
has posted a review of the Peachtree DAC•iT DAC ($449) at Stereophile. His conclusions: “I’ve listened, through my system, to the Musical Fidelity V-DAC, the Arcam rDAC, the Rega DAC, the YBA Design WD202, the HRT Music Streamer Pro, the Peachtree iDac, and the Cambridge Audio Azur DacMagic. All cost under $1000, and each...
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Runco QuantumColor Q-650i LED-DLP Projector
Thomas J. Norton has posted a review of the Runco QuantumColor Q-650i LED-DLP projector ($10,000 at Home Theater. His conclusions: “You can get slightly better black levels and shadow detail with a few competing (and even cheaper) lamp-based projectors. They will also be bright enough to light up a larger, modest-gain screen in a...
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Harbeth P3ESR Loudspeakers
Steve Guttenberg has posted a review of the Harbeth P3ESR loudspeakers ($2095/pair) at InnerFidelity. His conclusions: “I love these speakers, but they’re not for folks who really want full-range monitors – with gutsier dynamics, more bass slam and greater treble extension – and if that’s what you’re after the Adam ARTist 3s, or better...
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Next Generation Motion Series - MartinLogan
MartinLogan designers describe the technology behind the new Motion Series loudspeakers.
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Emotiva ERC-2 CD Player
Rick Schmidt has posted a review of the Emotiva ERC-2 CD player ($449) at Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity. His conclusions: “I wish I had an ERC-1 that I could compare with the 2 for those out there thinking about upgrading. If my memory is any good I would say it’s not...
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HeadAmp Blue Hawaii SE Electrostatic Headphone Amplifier
Tom Martin has posted a review of the HeadAmp Blue Hawaii SE electrostatic headphone amplifier ($4995-$5999) at AVGuide. His conclusions: “Given that the Stax SR-009 is the most expensive headphone on the market and the amps for the SR-009 are all in a pretty elevated price range, making for a roughly $10,000 investment, value...
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Lindemann BL-10 Loudspeakers
Chris Thomas has posted a review of the Lindemann BL-10 loudspeakers ($11,000/pair) at The Audio Beat. His conclusions: “So the Lindemann BL-10 is a great speaker — of that I have no doubt. For those who really listen deeply into their music and absolutely and ultimately value quality above quantity, as I do, it...
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Empirical Audio Synchro-Mesh Digital Reclocker
John Darko has posted a review of the Empirical Audio Synchro-Mesh digital reclocker ($599) at 6moons. His conclusions: “The broader implications of my time with the Synchro-Mesh are obvious. One no longer has to rely on a computer + USB converter to get those jitters under control. Empirical Audio’s S/PDIF reclocker brings streaming and...
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John Kenny JKDAC32 USB DAC
Paul Candy has posted a review of the John Kenny JKDAC32 USB DAC (€500) at 6moons. His conclusions: “In conclusion the JKDAC32 offers fine value for well below $1,000 and compares well against DACs several times its price. It continues to amaze me just how good computer-based music has become. You do not need...
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Cary Audio SA-200.2 Stereo Power Amplifier
Kent Johnson has posted a review of the Cary Audio SA-200.2 stereo power amplifier ($4000) at Positive Feedback. His conclusions: “The most succinct description that I can offer of the Cary’s sonic and musical abilities would be to say that it is the musical equivalent of baby bear’s porridge. It is just right. The...
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Schiit Bifrost 24/192 USB DAC
John Darko has posted a review of the Schiit Bifrost 24/192 USB DAC ($349) at TONEAudio. His conclusions: “For listeners that enjoy a warmer musical bath or whose setup is already (over)-enthusiastic at the top end, the Bifrost could well be the DAC to obtain. It doesn’t suffer the usual—and sometimes predictable—sonic compromises commonly...
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Melody AN211 Integrated Tube Amplifier
Adam LaBarge has posted a review of the Melody AN211 integrated tube amplifier ($5689) at Dagogo. His conclusions: “If it isn’t obvious at this point, it should be: I believe the AN211 is a fantastic amplifier that gave me almost all the same emotional excitement and satisfaction as some extremely expensive tube amplifiers I’ve...
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T.H.E. Show at Newport Beach 2012
“T.H.E. Home Entertainment Show is returning to Newport Beach, California, for the second year in a row. This year’s show will be over June 1–3, 2012. It will take place in two locations: the Newport Hilton and the adjacent Atrium Hotel—both located right across from the Orange County Airport. The three-day show, which is...
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Wolf Cinema Ships Next Generation 3D Projectors
“Wolf Cinema – a leading manufacturer of ultra-high-performance home cinema projectors – announced today the first shipments in the company’s all-new Reference Series of 2D/3D theater projectors. The REF-700 and REF-1000 projectors are powerful new additions to the Wolf Cinema line, delivering some of the finest high-fidelity 3D images yet possible, and on screens...
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Classe CP-800 Stereo Preamplifier
Classe CP-800 Stereo preamplifier ($5000) at HomeTheaterReview. His conclusions: “The final question that has yet to be answered: is the CP-800 stereo preamp processor from Classe worth it? In a word, yes. In two words, hell, yes. While I know some may look at its $5,000 retail price and shake their heads and call...
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