The following is a press release issued by Raidho. February 21, 2019 - The new Raidho Tantalum-Diamond (TD) cone: TD-4.8 Even though our Diamond cone drivers, are already groundbreaking in their technology and performance, we still don’t stop the… - 13 hours ago, 21 Feb 19, 11:33am -
Weighing 45 pounds and selling for $749, with a certified output of over 350 watts per channel, the Phase Linear 700 amplifier set the audio world on its ear. When it was commercially released in 1971, few took 27-year-old Robert W. (Bob) Carver’… - 13 hours ago, 21 Feb 19, 11:32am -
In a TAS review of the first Yarlung album by jazz pianist Yuko Mabuchi, Jeff Wilson compared the audiophile recording to a coming-out party due to the wide range of music on that release. Her performance on January 25 at the Renée and Henry Seger… - 2 days ago, 20 Feb 19, 4:34am -
The following is a press release issued by AXPONA. SCHAUMBURG, IL | February 19, 2019 - - AXPONA (Audio Expo North America) will celebrate its 10thanniversary April 12-14 at theRenaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center, marking the biggest s… - 2 days ago, 19 Feb 19, 1:16pm -
The following is a press release issued by HRS and Vandersteen. February 15, 2019 - Saturday February 23, 12-5 PM Covina specialty audio retailer Sunny Components (1370 E. Cypress Street Suite D Covina CA) will host Harmonic Resolution Systems (HRS… - 7 days ago, 15 Feb 19, 10:56am -
As Stereophile's lone New York City bachelor, I sometimes search for amore on Internet dating sites. One such encounter led me to Park Slope, Brooklyn, where I met a woman who, I soon learned, was at the top of the food chain of Manhattan's gold-encr… - 11 hours ago, 21 Feb 19, 12:43pm -
You know I'm a lucky guy. I maintain two separate audio reviewing systems.The core component of my beloved, daily-driver desktop system is a Mytek Brooklyn DAC-preamp-headphone amp. Through this system I play high-resolution files and Internet sou… - 12 hours ago, 21 Feb 19, 12:34pm -
Friday, February 22, from 5pm, Alma Music and Audio (7847 Convoy Ct. #101, San Diego, CA 92111) will host Wilson Audio's Peter McGrath for the introduction of the new Sasha DAW loudspeaker. We're told it will be a fun night of music, celebrating Wils… - 2 days ago, 20 Feb 19, 9:22am -
Easy pickup: Art’s Dog, Chatter, cozies up to Leif Johannsen of Ortofon A/S and Dee Hustinova of Ortofon USA. (Photo: Art Dudley)According to the 2018 edition of the UN's World Happiness Report, Denmark is the third-happiest nation on Earth, trai… - 2 days ago, 19 Feb 19, 12:12pm -
Hespèrion XXI & Jordi Savall: Ibn Battuta: The Traveler of Islam 1304–1377Music of Afghanistan, Bagdad, China, Granada, India, Mali, Morocco, moreAlia Vox AVSA9930 (24/88.2, 2 SACDs). 2018. S.L. Sonjade, prod.; Harry Charlier, Manuel Mohino,… - 2 days ago, 19 Feb 19, 12:11pm -
We’ve been having a lot of visitors to our place following the birth of my second daughter two weeks ago, so when Harry and Sally Lee who founded and run Aurender asked if they could drop by and see us it was an added bonus because having previousl… - 14 hours ago, 21 Feb 19, 9:58am -
T+A is a German hi-fi manufacturer I’ve heard about, on-and-off, for several years. Known for outstanding sonics, implementing high-quality components, with outstanding fit and finish, the company somehow always seemed to be flying under my radar. - 2 days ago, 19 Feb 19, 1:08pm -
Either you have lots of space or you don’t have enough of it – to me this is who the new $3,000 USD McIntosh RS200 Wireless Loudspeaker System is targeted at. - 6 days ago, 16 Feb 19, 8:12am -
Will it be a knock-out, drag-em-down, bare-knuckled fight for audiophile-grade music-streaming supremacy or has TIDAL solidified its base in North America enough to weather any body blows from the French high-res streaming company Qobuz? - 8 days ago, 14 Feb 19, 8:40am -
I had to wonder out loud to myself (I just had a baby girl with my partner last week, so I’m talking out loud to myself a fair amount these days because of sleep deprivation) about the coincidence of the musical/mental association I had after plugg… - 9 days ago, 12 Feb 19, 2:14pm -
My Quest for a New DAC, Part 5: Chord Electronics Hugo M Scaler & Hugo TT 2 Introduction to the SeriesPart 1: Mytek Brooklyn DAC+ with Uptone JS-2 Power SupplyPart 2: Ayre QX-8Part 3: Denafrips Terminator… - 12 hours ago, 21 Feb 19, 12:25pm -
A while back, over beer & conversation, a colleague and I thought it would be fun to write a couple of test files in MATLAB for our stereo systems. We ended up dumping the results to WAV files and burning them to CD-R -- next thing you know we ha… - 16 hours ago, 21 Feb 19, 8:30am -
The all-in-one category of HiFi products is one of my favorites, if not my favorite. It enables my entire family to enjoy high quality music together and enables me to listen to my favorite music on a good system when I'm not in my dedicated list… - 8 days ago, 14 Feb 19, 7:00am -
The Aurender ACS10 or Aurender Content Server is a product that was on the design table for a couple years. I remember hearing about the concept several audio shows ago and telling the Aurender team that it was an ambitious but very worthwhile pr… - 9 days ago, 13 Feb 19, 8:50am -
Editor's Note: From time to time we publish reviews of controversial products. Audiophile network switches fall into this category without question. We welcome all comments in the comment section below the review as long as they are respectful a… - 16 days ago, 6 Feb 19, 8:40am -
Quote from: James Tanner on Yesterday at 06:53 pmHiYes the new BP-18 preamp will be an addition to the current line-up.james...pics, James...we need pics al. - 9 mins ago, 21 Feb 19, 11:56pm -
Quote from: jsalk on Yesterday at 07:51 pmYes, we have been listening now for about two weeks and they've performed extremely well. This may likely be the best pair of speakers we have ever produced.- JimC... - 1 hour ago, 21 Feb 19, 10:43pm -
In excellent condition. Retail new $450. Asking $225 shipped.The conductors are made from Graphene (a newly developed superconductor) which is a big improvement and the housing is made from carbon.XOTs are parallel filters for speaker crossovers… - 2 hours ago, 21 Feb 19, 10:26pm -
Quote from: Bob in St. Louis on 14 Feb 2019, 04:31 amHang Massive - "Warmth of the Sun's Rays"https://youtu.be/9ng7SSG3TEEThis one is so... "different", that it took me a while to come around.Love it though.... - 3 hours ago, 21 Feb 19, 8:49pm -
Even at a relatively low background level the massive Sonus faber SE speakers are immersive. The top to bottom tonal balance is so engaging, it’s tough to write, or even have a conversation while they are playing. These speakers truly take your br… - 11 days ago, 11 Feb 19, 11:51am -
Paradigm, Anthem, and MartinLogan are pleased to announce exhibition plans for ISE 2019 at the RAI in Amsterdam. For four days in early February, the companies will showcase a broad range of advanced loudspeaker designs and cutting-edge audio electro… - 15 days ago, 6 Feb 19, 8:49pm -
Today, from Amsterdam at the ISE show, the Sonus faber division of the McIntosh Group announced a wide range of in-wall and in-ceiling speakers. They call this new line of speakers Palladio, appropriately bearing the name of the Renaissance archit… - 17 days ago, 5 Feb 19, 2:31am -
With so many manufacturers of small speakers skating around the subwoofer issue, JERN (Danish for Iron, but more about that later) comes right out and tells you that their speakers are “meant for use with a high quality subwoofer.” Meeting with J… - 17 days ago, 4 Feb 19, 10:12pm -
Tracking through Jaco Pastorius’ debut album via a pair of RELs new Carbon Limited subwoofers, there’s definitely something different from the way the low frequencies are rendered compared to what I’m used to on my REL 212SEs. Our Product of th… - 18 days ago, 4 Feb 19, 10:16am -
Part-Time AudiophileIt seems like Qobuz is everywhere these days. A virtual, er, tidal wave of promotion led by my pal David Solomon. I walked into the Legacy Audio room and off to the side, some sweet music was playing. I walked in and Bill Dud… - 21 hours ago, 21 Feb 19, 3:00am -
Part-Time AudiophileBananas Music, the world’s largest collection of vinyl records, houses over three million titles. Bananas Music (also known as Bananas Records) is an American record store that operates two locations in St. Petersburg, Florida.… - 2 days ago, 20 Feb 19, 3:00am -
Part-Time AudiophileSome news on the mergers & acquisitions front — Underwood Hi-Fi has acquired the assets to Core Power Technologies. New CPT devices will be available starting next month. Why you should care — “balanced power” provides no… - 3 days ago, 19 Feb 19, 6:00am -
Part-Time AudiophileClassic Audio Loudspeakers brings field coil sound to the Florida Audio Expo, the minds at Purist Audio Design give us a tour of their Neptune series cables, Atma-Sphere brings the Novacron, Tri-Planar flexes their Ultimate 12 to… - 3 days ago, 19 Feb 19, 3:00am -
Part-Time AudiophileHouse of Stereo brings retail sensibility to a small room, Wolf Audio Systems takes us back to the future, TAD (Technical Audio Devices) puts a fine point on detail, Ayre Acoustics continues to build a legacy, and Wireworld stra… - 4 days ago, 18 Feb 19, 3:00am -
Designer Kang Su Park of Korea’s Allnic Audio is an obvious deep thinker and top tinkerer. We recently published a review of his H-1202 tubed phono stage. It was a marvellous piece of design with superb sound. Park also designs cables. When Davi… - 16 days ago, 6 Feb 19, 10:36am -
For those of you not familiar with vinyl Direct to Disc technology, think of it as cutting out the recorded medium middle man. New to me Berliner Meister Schallplatten explains the process as:The recording is made onto a lacquer disc. With a galv… - 18 days ago, 4 Feb 19, 11:02am -
What is all the buzz about Qobuz?In a nutshell: Think Tidal—but for the connoisseur.Qobuz is a subscription based digital music provider/streaming service that is quickly gaining attention by offering lossless streaming of high-resolution (Hi-… - 23 days ago, 30 Jan 19, 10:35am -
Like most progressive digital manufacturers, Brooklyn’s Mytek HiFi ships multi-use, single-box audio solutions. Basically, full function, highly technical, very capable, one-box-cures-all, digital wiz kids. The Manhattan DAC II is Mytek designe… - 29 days ago, 24 Jan 19, 11:41am -
According to its website, Bryston has been in business for 35 years, has 150 dealers in North America and is in 60 countries worldwide. That is very impressive for an audio company. Bryston headquarters is located in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada,… - 37 days ago, 16 Jan 19, 9:25am -
EnjoyTheMusic.com and EnjoyTheMusic.TV presents to you our tour of the Quality Record Pressings (Acoustic Sounds) vinyl LP pressing plant. We join plant manager Gary and owner Chad Kassem as they take us on a step-by-step journey through how a vinyl… - 20 hours ago, 21 Feb 19, 4:15am -
In the past when I was in my listening seat I was accustomed to music "enveloping" me. But when listening to the Triangle Art TA-200Ms in my system they did this in a way that I've never experienced before. It was as if I was sitting within the music… - 2 days ago, 20 Feb 19, 6:39am -
Mytek brought their new Brooklyn Bridge ($2995) to Florida Audio Expo 2019, which is basically identical to Brooklyn DAC+ in terms of audio circuits and performance. The addition of a built-in Network Streamer brings the unit to modern standards. Thi… - 2 days ago, 20 Feb 19, 6:14am -
MBL North America was at Florida Audio Expo with a complete system i've heard many times in various forms. Nothing much has really changed, as you need massive power to drive these speakers, with powered subwoofers needed for true deep bass productio… - 2 days ago, 20 Feb 19, 6:12am -
Audioengine's A2+ Wireless Speakers ($269 per pair) were designed for your desktop with Class AB monolithic analog power amplifiers built inside the left speaker. Audioengine home speakers utilize Bluetooth aptX for up to 100 feet of wireless signal… - 2 days ago, 20 Feb 19, 3:59am -
Item: Vincent SP20 Anniversary Edition Hybrid Tube Solidstate Stereo Power Amp Location: Hallam, Melbourne - Pick Up Only (Pick up can be arranged from either Hallam or Thornbury retail stores) Price: $1000 (RRP $3500) Item Cond… - 45 mins ago, 21 Feb 19, 11:20pm -
Item: The all new native 4K Sony VPL-VW270ES 4K Cinema Projector (new 2019 model with all new lens) and Majestic Screen package is now available. Genuine Australian stock! This model is available in black or white. Groundbreaking price for… - 1 hour ago, 21 Feb 19, 11:00pm -
Item: Rel T7i Subwoofer Location: South Australia Price: 1,100 (Negotiable) Item Condition: Used Reason for selling: Audio sickness called "Upgraditis" Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: I'm selling my 3 month ol… - 2 hours ago, 21 Feb 19, 10:34pm -
Item: iFi SPDIF iPurifier Location: Brisbane - Coorparoo Price: $165 + delivery costs Item Condition: Perfect Reason for selling: Not being used Payment Method: Pickup or delivered - Cash, Bank transfer Extra Info: Not being used and will… - 2 hours ago, 21 Feb 19, 10:05pm -
Item: Bang and Olufsen H6 Headphones Location: Perth Price: $200 Item Condition: Very Good Reason for selling: Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: I’ve enjoyed the use of these cans but I have recently changed t… - 2 hours ago, 21 Feb 19, 9:36pm -
There is one thing that all high end audio components require to function as a system, and that is signal and power cables. No getting around it. Of course, there is no market segment more controversial than audiophile cabling. This is partially due… - 22 Mar 17, 1:45pm -
Multi-function powered speakers are all the rage in 2017, and no other company has been more at the forefront than Read more... (http://www.avrev.com/home-theater-loudspeakers/bookshelf-monitor-loudspeakers/audioengine-hd3-powered-speakers-dac-review… - 6 Feb 17, 8:02pm -
A lot of excellent HiFi products are designed and produced in Australia, and none more than Conductor DAC/Preamp and Timekeeper power amp combo (home-theater-power-amplifiers/stereo-amplifiers/the-burson-conductor-timekeeper-review.html) sometime ago… - 24 Jan 17, 9:10am -
Sony has detailed the latest additions to its EXTRA BASS Wireless Speaker Series. The new models include the SRS-XB40, SRS-XB30, SRS-XB20, and SRS-XB10.Read more... (http://www.avrev.com/home-theater-news/speaker-systems-news/sony-details-new-extr… - 24 Jan 17, 9:02am -
Hulu and Magnolia Pictures have announced a new output licensing agreement. As part of the deal, Hulu will receive the pay one window streaming rights to films released by the distributor.Read more... (http://www.avrev.com/home-theater-news/indust… - 24 Jan 17, 8:58am -
The STAX T80009S system package So, this set of impressions will be (relatively) short. Sweet, though. Several years ago, I got a chance to spend a few months with the STAX SRM-007tII tubed electrostatic headphone amp driven by the SR-009 combination… - 9 hours ago, 21 Feb 19, 3:10pm -
As many of you know, Luxman has a long and proud tradition in the HiFi industry. Within that history, the HiFi press has bestowed accolades to many of their models over the years. Recently Victor Chavira and I at PF got a chance to review an integrat… - 16 hours ago, 21 Feb 19, 8:30am -
A power strip is simply a "splitter" of the power supply—it goes in with a single cable, and it goes out via several outputs/sockets. Acoustic Revive in Europe offers one model, featuring four sockets. We would like to present you the latest versio… - 16 hours ago, 21 Feb 19, 8:01am -
I came upon Paradox Pulse quite by accident while pursuing eBay looking at some used amplifiers. What first caught my attention, and the reason for my contacting them, was the rebodied and retipped Denon 103 R cartridges they were offering. Officiall… - 1 day ago, 20 Feb 19, 5:46pm -
SCHAUMBURG, IL (February 19, 2019) - - AXPONA (Audio Expo North America) will celebrate its 10thanniversary April 12-14 at theRenaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center, marking the biggest show to date with NEW and exciting features. The 2… - 2 days ago, 19 Feb 19, 1:39pm -
“You’ve got a what?!” said my ex-wife and daughter in unison. My son was even blunter: “Why are you reviewing obsolete technology?”. The object of their ire – Gold Note’s new CD player, the CD-1000 MKII. Did they have a point? CD sales… - 2 days ago, 20 Feb 19, 12:37am -
A USB dongle DAC/headphone amplifier compatible with both computer and smartphone? Options (that meet Apple’s low power draw requirements) are surprisingly few: the AudioQuest DragonFlys, the Cyrus Soundkey and the FiiO K1. This week we add another… - 3 days ago, 19 Feb 19, 12:37am -
Global CD sales dropped almost 19% in 2019 whilst vinyl sales grew by 12%. The headline? Vinyl is back. CDs are dying. End of story. Not so fast. It’s often the most easily digestible narrative that grabs our attention. The numbers behind those pe… - 4 days ago, 18 Feb 19, 4:19am -
Header image: Darko HQ, February 2019. Jeff R. writes… I do like to purchase 16-bit ‘CD quality’ FLAC downloads once in a while for my personal library. For now, I was pleasantly surprised to see the US Qobuz site has lower prices for 16-bit FL… - 4 days ago, 18 Feb 19, 1:29am -
A custom motherboard (not off-the-shelf); a dual linear power supply from one Dr. Sean Jacobs; three asymmetrically aligned feet tuned to the resonant frequency of the chassis to combat microphonics — these are the core ingredients of the ZEN MK3 f… - 8 days ago, 14 Feb 19, 2:53am -
