The codec known as MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) is clearly in its ascendancy. The Big Three record labels have signed on, Tidal is streaming hundreds of MQA-encoded albums, and there’s a steadily expanding amount of audio gear capable of hand… - 3 hours ago, 19 Sep 17, 8:11am -
Sony has been creating cost-no-object “flagship” components since early in its history. And while never intended as big-sellers, these models have often provided benchmarks for future, more affordable designs. The new Sony NW-WM1Z portable player… - 1 day ago, 18 Sep 17, 9:30am -
The LP reissue phenomenon has introduced audio enthusiasts and music lovers to many of the world’s great recordings on high-quality vinyl, with some featuring mixes that are even better than the originals. Movie soundtracks have benefited significa… - 4 days ago, 15 Sep 17, 6:13am -
Paradigm Persona 9H loudspeaker $35,000 Along with Legacy, Paradigm is one of the two manufacturers I’ve found that can really do room compensation well. Its Persona 9H is truly flat, goes very deep, and is still quick and detailed in the bass. Its… - 5 days ago, 14 Sep 17, 9:43am -
The following is a press release issued by McIntosh. Binghamton, NY – September 13, 2017 – McIntosh, the global leader in prestigious home entertainment and ultimate-quality audio for over 65 years, is proud to announce the MA7200 Integrated Ampl… - 6 days ago, 13 Sep 17, 12:26pm -
In this video, we visit Michael Fremer, Senior Contributing Editor to Stereophile, Editor of AnalogPlanet.com, and an unparalleled guru of all things analog.Mon, 09/18/2017 - 1 day ago, 18 Sep 17, 9:25am -
The most eagerly anticipated opera release of 2017, Warner's set of 20 remastered complete live opera performances and five filmed recitals by soprano Maria Callas (1923–1977), hit the real and virtual stands on September 15. Commemorating the 4… - 2 days ago, 17 Sep 17, 4:47am -
Components listed here have been formally reviewed in Stereophile and have been found to be among the best available in each of four or five quality classes. Whether a component is listed in Class A or Class E, we highly recommend its purchase.Each… - 5 days ago, 14 Sep 17, 4:47pm -
IsoAcoustics Inc. has its head office in Ontario and its manufacturing facilities in China, and is headed by Dave Morrison, who for 20 years has been involved in designing radio and television studios for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. The Is… - 5 days ago, 14 Sep 17, 10:15am -
As a UK expat the folk tradition of the British Isles is very close to my heart and while many dismiss much of this music as arch, twee or "finger in the ear" caterwauling it is in fact a very vibrant and dynamic tradition and one with a wealth of be… - 1 day ago, 18 Sep 17, 6:08am -
I was in our NY office and I asked Robert Baird, Stereophile's Music Editor, "Have you heard the new Iron & Wine? It's really nice, very easy to like." Robert responded that he hadn't listened to it yet so I added, "Some reviewers have said it may be… - 4 days ago, 15 Sep 17, 6:03am -
It's hard to believe that over three years has passed since I last reviewed a Wyred 4 Sound DAC. At that time, I found the DAC-2 DSDse to have "flawless function and performance that was a joy to experience." I now found myself very curious to see w… - 5 days ago, 14 Sep 17, 5:07am -
Public Enemy: It Takes A Nation of Millions To Hold Us Back (1988)File Under: old-school, mind-altering, radical hip-hopIt came caterwauling out the windows of passing Old's 98's, screeching and scratching with abstract samples of James Brown's fun… - 6 days ago, 13 Sep 17, 5:30am -
Photo: Stephen Mejias. Design: Todd Steponick, Nice Looking DesignsTrack 21Mrs. Little is often amused by my complete inability to understand even the simplest lyrics to even the poppiest of pop songs—lyrics that are to her, and, I assume, so m… - 7 days ago, 12 Sep 17, 5:25am -
But most of these athletes are getting full scholarships, so in effect they are be paid $60- $125,00 over a 4 year career. - 15 mins ago, 19 Sep 17, 11:21am -
OBO and I guess I will ship now..cost will be dependent upon your location until I can pack this up and see how much everything weighs... - 19 mins ago, 19 Sep 17, 11:17am -
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@BRNHi Brad -There are a lot of choices on the DIYAudio store https://diyaudiostore.com/collections/chassis; we chose the biggest Galaxy 3U at 330mm x 280mm which gives plenty of room for layout plus height for heatsink clearance with a still prett… - 46 mins ago, 19 Sep 17, 10:50am -
Cleaning the closets a bit today, I ran across the first issue of The Absolute Sound. From Sping of 1973. Damn, I’m getting old. I remember reading it at my neighbor, longtime friend, and sometime TONEAudio contributor Todd Sageser’s house. I use… - 21 hours ago, 18 Sep 17, 2:47pm -
Egglestonworks, celebrated producer of State-of-the-Art Loudspeaker Systems, is proud to introduce “Artisan Series,” a collection of three new, attractively-priced models designed to make Eggleston performance accessible to the next generation of… - 5 days ago, 14 Sep 17, 11:22pm -
After living with the Brinkmann Bardo turntable for about six months, the much awaited RoNt II vacuum tube power supply arrived, and as anticipated, it took the Bardo to a higher level of performance. In the case of the Bardo, adding the RoNt II to t… - 5 days ago, 14 Sep 17, 11:13pm -
McIntosh is proud to announce the MAC7200 Receiver. MAC7200 Receiver (available worldwide) The MAC7200 Receiver builds upon the MA7200 Integrated Amplifier by adding a built-in AM/FM Tuner. McIntosh has been making tuners since the 1950s and they are… - 7 days ago, 12 Sep 17, 11:28pm -
Time flies when you’re having fun. Ten years into their existence, Naim introduced the original Nait integrated amplifier, which was about the size of a large hardcover novel, and produced about 13 watts per channel. Today they give us the Atom. A… - 7 days ago, 12 Sep 17, 1:40pm -
This is the third in a monthly series of album reviews I will be doing for DVL Audio here in Canada. I’ll be heading out to a local record store in Vancouver, digging through the bins, and coming up with an intriguing LP to discuss here on Part-T… - 3 days ago, 16 Sep 17, 3:00am -
Despite their penchant for all things digital, Devialet has a soft spot for vinyl. Witness their fifth LP release in just over a year with Ella Fitzgerald Live at the Concertgebouw – 1961. This follows Sarah Vaughan, Bill Evans, Oscar Peterson, and… - 4 days ago, 15 Sep 17, 9:00am -
McIntosh Labs is keeping busy these days, apparently they haven’t heard a fleetingly popular wail that the high fidelity industry is doomed. Or at least that’s what a bunch of people on some forums said, oh, and that I overheard whispering conspi… - 6 days ago, 13 Sep 17, 3:00am -
One of the classic North American shows – and a Left Coast high point in the audio-show circuit has been unexpectedly cancelled for 2017. In a press release sent out to exhibitors on Sept.6, 2017, Maurice R. Jung, the president of T.H.E. Show s… - 12 days ago, 7 Sep 17, 11:37am -
Like yourself some Bowers & Wilkins 800 Diamond Series loudspeakers? A bit too pricey for your pocketbook? Relax. Exhale. I’ve got some great news for you… B&W has just announced the 700 Series of loudspeakers (replacing the CM line), and they’… - 13 days ago, 6 Sep 17, 2:42pm -
The first recording I ever bought of Beethoven symphonies was the Decca Eclipse LP of the 1st and 2nd played by the Vienna Philharmonic under Carl Schuricht. I knew nothing about him except that the reviews all said that they were fine performance… - 23 hours ago, 18 Sep 17, 1:03pm -
Audiophilia leads the way again for quality, comprehensive coverage of the very best audio shows. This time, Denver's Rocky Mountain Audio Fest. October 5 through 8.Instead of waiting for weeks for print show coverage, Audiophilia led the way with a… - 4 days ago, 15 Sep 17, 3:29pm -
The works on this CD cover over half a century of Ralph Vaughan Williams' (RVW) composing career and go a long way to explaining why he is probably the most international and well known British composer of the first half of the 20th Century.RVW… - 6 days ago, 13 Sep 17, 6:13pm -
Sony Classical asked me if I was interested in reviewing a comprehensive set of Glenn Gould's seminal recording of Bach's Goldberg Variations. There have been quite a few 'collections' over the years as Sony cash in on one of its most valuable cla… - 6 days ago, 13 Sep 17, 11:21am -
That’s a pretty fancy title for a power conditioner. A device to clean up the nasties that find their way into your system. Fancy, maybe, but I find the good ones an indispensable component. Is the impressive moniker apt? AudioQuest, maker of… - 20 days ago, 30 Aug 17, 11:38am -
EnjoyTheMusic.com's seventh annual TAVES Consumer Electronics Show (Toronto Audio Video Entertainment Show) report features Canada's ultimate high-technology showcase. TAVES 2017 takes place at the Toronto Congress Centre from October 13th through 15… - 7 hours ago, 19 Sep 17, 4:49am -
The new Bowers & Wilkins 700 Series delivers exceptional performance from a wide-ranging, comprehensive collection of loudspeakers. The series sees the implementation of technology first seen in the high-end 800 Series Diamond, a range of class-leadi… - 1 day ago, 18 Sep 17, 5:04am -
If you are looking for a reference amp for pro audio applications, I actually think this would be an outstanding choice, especially paired with the Sennheiser HD600 or HD800 and a good balanced cable. I also think this is a great option to satisfy th… - 4 days ago, 15 Sep 17, 10:47am -
This issue of Australian Hi-Fi features reviews of the Marantz NA6005 network player, Audio Flight FL Three S integrated amplifier, PSB SubSeries200 subwoofer, Lundahl moving coil transformer, Dynaudio Contour 60 loudspeakers, Sound Blaster E5 DAC /… - 4 days ago, 15 Sep 17, 6:54am -
Gold Note's IS-1000 is an advanced fully integrated amplifier that seamlessly merges a preamplifier, power amplifier, phono stage, DAC and streamer into a unique and complete source. Gold Note IS-1000 is a Roon Ready device, fully compatible with mul… - 5 days ago, 14 Sep 17, 5:13am -
Item: Polymax Absorb XHD batts 100 mm thick, white (well light grey actually) Three pieces 120 cm x 73 cm Three pieces 95 cm x 73 cm One each 120 cm x 64 cm, 120 cm x 19 cm, 115 cm x 19 cm Location: VIC 3212 Price: $180 the lot It… - 7 hours ago, 19 Sep 17, 4:51am -
Item: Paradigm Prestige 2 x 85F towers 1 x center 55C and 2 x 25S surrounds Location: NSW west Hoxton pk Price: $7,200 Item Condition: Second hand , not a mark on them , like brand new, with boxes and Manuel's Reason for sell… - 8 hours ago, 19 Sep 17, 3:54am -
Item: iFi Audio - SPIDIF iPurifier Location: Perth Price: $150.00 Item Condition: Brand new Reason for selling: No longer required, warranty replacement Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: For sale is a brand new SPDIF iPurife… - 10 hours ago, 19 Sep 17, 1:49am -
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 -
Exciting news! Astell & Kern has some really great new headphones that you need to know about. They're the A&K T1p, and I think they're terrific! Extravagantly made for A&K, the T1p is a modified German beyerdynamics Tesla Gen. 2 headphone that are… - 18 hours ago, 18 Sep 17, 5:57pm -
When the final rays of light faded from the horizon on what was widely perceived as the twilight of analog playback in this hobby, there was a tragic loss of cartridge manufacturers and their parts suppliers. In those days, the high point of cantilev… - 22 hours ago, 18 Sep 17, 1:39pm -
I covered back in Issue 80 of Positive-Feedback an entirely new moving coil cartridge from Bernard Li and Charisma Audio in Canada. The $1495 Charisma MC-2 cartridge rapidly made itself at home and didn't embarrass itself in my reference system. Nor… - 3 days ago, 16 Sep 17, 7:56pm -
Back in Issue 92 of Positive Feedback, Bob Levi did a review of the Unique Innovations Technology (UIT) Perfect Music Purifier Series of audiophile cables that he had recently discovered. According to Bob, the UIT cables provided quite a substantial… - 3 days ago, 16 Sep 17, 7:49pm -
Introducing POLARIS by Campfire Audio An Exciting NEW Hybrid Design! Polaris is Emotionally Engaging and Highly Resolving. Designed and Hand Built in Portland, Oregon USA. Powerful Pairings: Campfire Audio is proud to introduce a new innovation t… - 3 days ago, 16 Sep 17, 1:56pm -
November 2016. High-end audio manufacturer Devialet announced their intention to enter the vinyl business. In collaboration with music Fondamenta, previously unheard live recordings would be pulled from the vaults, tidied up and pressed to 180gm viny… - 9 mins ago, 19 Sep 17, 11:27am -
Clean, incisive and open – that’s one way to describe the overall gestalt of an all balanced armature-equipped IEM, especially when compared to their warmer, punchier dynamic driven counterparts. How about the best of both worlds? A hybrid IEM mi… - 2 days ago, 17 Sep 17, 11:16pm -
Chord Electronics’ first foray into portable audio came three years ago with the Hugo — a DAC and headphone amplifier brick that goes where you go. The Hugo set this British manufacturer on a fresh trajectory, catering to headphone listeners on t… - 2 days ago, 17 Sep 17, 8:41am -
DAR turns seven years old this month. That’s seven years of turning up every second day (or thereabouts) with thoughts on the world’s best audio gear. The name might read Digital Audio Review but turntables and vinyl are welcome. This past year h… - 5 days ago, 14 Sep 17, 12:13pm -
Three months ago we asked if iOS would add native FLAC to the iPhone and iPad? With Apple this week announcing the iPhone 8 and iPhone X, we have our answer: yes – kinda. Eyeballing the audio specifications for the forthcoming iPhone 8 and iPhone X… - 6 days ago, 13 Sep 17, 9:52am -
