Analogue Productions recently recut, on 45rpm vinyl, the performances of […]The post Bach/Starker: Suites for Unaccompanied Cello Complete appeared first on The Absolute Sound. - 7 hours ago, 4 Mar 21, 1:11pm -
Back in the early 2000s when the home theater multichannel […]The post JL Audio Dominion d110 Subwoofer appeared first on The Absolute Sound. - 1 day ago, 3 Mar 21, 11:40am -
AXPONA has postponed the dates for the big Chicago show […]The post AXPONA Announces New Dates for 2021 Show appeared first on The Absolute Sound. - 1 day ago, 3 Mar 21, 11:30am -
Without naming names, David Chesky makes it pretty clear how […]The post Chesky: The Abreu Danzas appeared first on The Absolute Sound. - 2 days ago, 2 Mar 21, 12:16pm -
Boulder Amplifiers’ products tend to be as hefty as their […]The post Boulder Amplifiers 508 Phonostage appeared first on The Absolute Sound. - 3 days ago, 1 Mar 21, 12:55pm -
It's 2021, and the audio business marches ever onward. Accelerated by the pandemic, economic transformation continues apace; online sales are burgeoning across all industries. This includes hi-fi, which is under pressure to facilitate more online sal… - 9 hours ago, 4 Mar 21, 10:22am -
Many established audio manufacturers owe their success, at least partly, to their components' signature sound. Consider the laidback "pipe and slippers" mien of my 1978 Spendor BC-1 loudspeakers, the rich tonal palette of my Shindo Laboratory amplifi… - 1 day ago, 3 Mar 21, 9:39am -
I wrote an article for the March 2017 issue of Stereophile called "The Permanent Jazz Festival: The Rise of Europe and the Future of Jazz." It presented two theses: that much of the energy in jazz now comes out of Europe, and that the best place to f… - 2 days ago, 2 Mar 21, 10:04am -
I'm an audiophile and live in North America—seems like a perfect fit for the Facebook group Audiophiles - North America, right? Wrong!On my first visit, I noticed that a group member had asked for speaker cable suggestions. Another member post… - 3 days ago, 1 Mar 21, 3:15pm -
LIVE: Friday, March 5, 2021 - 12:00PM ETJoin us when Sonus faber will present a brief journey through the history, philosophy, and technology of their company and how these apply to their latest products. Featuring the new Lumina family of passive… - 6 days ago, 26 Feb 21, 1:12pm -
It's 2021, and the audio business marches ever onward. Accelerated by the pandemic, economic transformation continues apace; online sales are burgeoning across all industries. This includes hi-fi, which is under pressure to facilitate more online sal… - 9 hours ago, 4 Mar 21, 10:22am -
Many established audio manufacturers owe their success, at least partly, to their components' signature sound. Consider the laidback "pipe and slippers" mien of my 1978 Spendor BC-1 loudspeakers, the rich tonal palette of my Shindo Laboratory amplifi… - 1 day ago, 3 Mar 21, 9:39am -
I wrote an article for the March 2017 issue of Stereophile called "The Permanent Jazz Festival: The Rise of Europe and the Future of Jazz." It presented two theses: that much of the energy in jazz now comes out of Europe, and that the best place to f… - 2 days ago, 2 Mar 21, 10:04am -
I'm an audiophile and live in North America—seems like a perfect fit for the Facebook group Audiophiles - North America, right? Wrong!On my first visit, I noticed that a group member had asked for speaker cable suggestions. Another member post… - 3 days ago, 1 Mar 21, 3:15pm -
LIVE: Friday, March 5, 2021 - 12:00PM ETJoin us when Sonus faber will present a brief journey through the history, philosophy, and technology of their company and how these apply to their latest products. Featuring the new Lumina family of passive… - 6 days ago, 26 Feb 21, 1:12pm -
In this article, I walk through the process of using Focus Fidelity’s Digital Room Correction (DRC) Filter Designer software to calibrate my desktop speakers for accurate sound. Focus Fidelity’s Digital Signal Processing (DSP) software product… - 11 hours ago, 4 Mar 21, 8:57am -
Episode 8 is up and being delivered to all the podcast platforms right now. In this episode I talk with famous music photographer, music lover, and audiophile Charles Peterson about some of his most iconic shots, including Pearl Jam, Nirv… - 4 days ago, 1 Mar 21, 2:00am -
Any audiophile considering planar magnetic headphones in the past 10 years could scarcely avoid Audeze. While other competitors have begun giving Audeze a run for its money in recent years, no company has done more to define the top-of-the-line pl… - 8 days ago, 25 Feb 21, 7:45am -
Episode 7 is up and being delivered to all the podcast platforms right now. In this episode I talk with Ayre Acoustics team about founder Charles Hansen, products that put Ayre on the map, what makes Ayre special, the QB-9 DAC, and a look… - 11 days ago, 22 Feb 21, 6:50am -
Editing file tags is still a thing in 2021. I thought I'd have a flying car at the turn of the century, and I thought editing file tags would be a thing of the past by now. However, we're far from anything resembling the extinction of tag editing.… - 15 days ago, 18 Feb 21, 4:27am -
For sale is one set (3 feet) of Redpoint Blakhole isolation feet. I used them underneath my transport to great effect. Retail price was $300. Will sell for $75 shipped to the 48. - 35 mins ago, 4 Mar 21, 7:13pm -
Hi guys! Glad you are all still having fun with my thread! My dad is still enjoying the Studios very much. He absolutely loves them. Hobbs glad to see you are building your own set. Keep up the good work everyone!I have not been doing anything GR rel… - 37 mins ago, 4 Mar 21, 7:11pm -
Ever since Apple got serious about wireless headphones, with their Apple Buds, everyone else making headphones has stepped up the game. Much like in the world of racing, where the saying goes that competition improves the breed, nothing could be true… - 3 days ago, 1 Mar 21, 9:10pm -
Thomas Dolby’s “May the Cube be With You” turns out to be the track used to put about 100 hours on the Sonus faber Sonetto V speakers before serious listening begins. The deep synth bass line in this track works wonders at breaking in woofer co… - 3 days ago, 1 Mar 21, 8:34am -
Ironically, Anja Garbarek’s “Big Mouth” truly shows off what a big voice the Thrax Enyo integrated amplifier delivers. The Enyo shares the same aesthetic as the flagship models, with a familiar front panel look. Still, the engineering team has… - 7 days ago, 25 Feb 21, 10:22pm -
You all know we don’t do a lot of cable reviews around this place. We’ve got a few things that work, and we stick to it. Kind of stubborn that way. However, when my friend Francois Saint-Gerand from Ana Mighty Sound asks me to listen to something… - 8 days ago, 24 Feb 21, 9:51pm -
Back when we were still going to hifi shows, you might have caught the introduction of Boulder’s 866 at 2019′s Rocky Mountain Audio Fest. I can’t even recall if they had a functioning sample yet, but Boulder’s Steve Huntley was showing it off… - 12 days ago, 20 Feb 21, 7:19pm -
This new album from Kane Mathis (website) leapt out at me barely five seconds into the first track and started conjuring wintry images and ideas. It reminded me of a dark and snowy drive between Syracuse and Rochester a few years ago, and the jazz pr… - 18 hours ago, 4 Mar 21, 2:00am -
With a clearer picture of the Coronavirus vaccination schedule in view, AXPONA has decided to adjust their upcoming show schedule to better reflect an actual (yet cautious) return to some type of normalcy. AXPONA new dates are October 29 – 31, 2021… - 2 days ago, 3 Mar 21, 7:40am -
With a name like Jazz Worms, it has to be good. Right? I didn’t know what to think when I first saw this name, and this album title, after I opened the shipping envelope. There’s some strange jazz offshoots out there, and I get them in for review… - 3 days ago, 2 Mar 21, 2:00am -
The Mola Mola Makua (website), much like the Tambaqui (review) before it, was a device utterly unknown to me before this review. Naming gear after exotic fish isn’t a new concept–I own a pair of Manley Snappers after all–but the gear from Mola… - 5 days ago, 28 Feb 21, 2:00am -
When PTA Editor-in-Chief Marc Phillips asked me to co-review the Volti Audio Razz loudspeakers, of course I said I was interested. This would be my first official review for Part-Time Audiophile, and I’d be fulfilling an aspect of the hobby I’ve… - 7 days ago, 26 Feb 21, 2:00am -
I’m fascinated by phono stages, or, more accurately, ‘phono preamplifiers’. I commonly use the term ‘phonostage’, and will do so herein.I can remember back, after a flirtation with the ingenue Compact Disc, I bought a cheap, 2nd hand Di… - 7 days ago, 26 Feb 21, 3:43am -
L’Orchestre National de Lille (ONL) performed its first concert in 1976 under the baton of Jean-Claude Casadesus, who retired as music director in 2016. Since then, French conductor Alexandre Bloch has taken the reins. Bloch’s career is impres… - 7 days ago, 26 Feb 21, 3:43am -
In 2016, after six years out of the SL-1200 turntable business, Japanese giant Technics retooled for a new, audiophile version of the popular turntable. Over the original’s 38 year life span, upwards of 3.5 million were sold. A remarkable HiFi s… - 21 days ago, 12 Feb 21, 3:51am -
One of the most pleasant audio surprises of 2020 for me was the excellent CD Transport by French manufacturer Métronome, simply titled Le Player. As I noted in my review, Le Player increased detail, control, and musicality significantly in my sys… - 21 days ago, 12 Feb 21, 3:51am -
UK based iFi audio has been on a roll lately, releasing a handful of critically acclaimed budget components under the ZEN moniker. Accolades for the ZEN DAC and ZEN CAN headphone amplifier set high expectations for the most recent addition, the ZE… - 35 days ago, 29 Jan 21, 4:39am -
The Tidal streaming music platform that seemed to need extra uumph power to gain traction years ago has now been sold to Square, Inc. for only $297M. Years ago what appeared to be a struggling music streaming service decided to take a play right out… - 13 hours ago, 4 Mar 21, 6:35am -
The opportunity to review new models of familiar equipment is similar to catching up with an old friend. I have enjoyed, owned and respected Audience cables and conditioners since the original Adept Response was released and the "Original" powerChor… - 21 hours ago, 3 Mar 21, 10:53pm -
This just in from PAF's Lou Hinkley: Covid has obviously thrown more wrenches into the audio show schedule. Considering the constantly changing dates of some shows this year we want to assure everyone that if we cannot safely hold the Pacific Audi… - 21 hours ago, 3 Mar 21, 10:52pm -
This just in from Liz Miller with AXPONA: We miss seeing you in person and are optimistic we can all gather again this year. Our team is closely monitoring the vaccine rollout, international travel rules, and state and local government regulations f… - 21 hours ago, 3 Mar 21, 10:52pm -
"The Gryphon Essence was able to project the band into my listening room as if I was hearing a sonic hologram of the proceedings. Elvin Jones' drum kit took up the space in my listening room from the floor to the ceiling. Not only was it taking up t… - 1 day ago, 3 Mar 21, 11:38am -
Before I get to the review portion of this exploration of the new remasters of classic albums by the legendary jazz musician Chet Baker, I thought it would be important to put the need for these reissues in perspective. You see, my curiosity was peak… - 13 hours ago, 4 Mar 21, 7:00am -
So, you’ve played your beloved 1980s CD of Bob Marley’s Legend greatest hits to death. You even bought the deluxe expanded edition with a second CD of bonus tracks. And, fast forward to recent times when Legend was reissued on spiffy tri-colored… - 2 days ago, 3 Mar 21, 7:00am -
Unless I missed something along the way, it is perhaps quite telling that seemingly nowhere on the original Quadraphonic vinyl LP of Mott The Hoople’s 1974 swan song The Hoople that no one person takes ownership or responsibility for the four-chann… - 3 days ago, 2 Mar 21, 7:00am -
Before I get to the review of the new Tank & The Bangas’ release, I need to offer up a little “edjumacation” as I feel it might be necessary. You see, in the past year I have had several younger vinyl enthusiasts ask me quite seriously: “What… - 4 days ago, 1 Mar 21, 7:00am -
I was recently plugging around in a closet when I spotted it lurking in the semi darkness. I found myself staring at and wondering why, for about forty years, I held onto my JVC cassette deck. My trusty deck and I had some fun back in the day. Tapes,… - 7 days ago, 26 Feb 21, 7:00am -
Further information: Humble AMC Tube buffer DAC; 24/192; Good working condition. Reason for selling: Too many gear; Burson Conductor V2+; Oppo HA-1, Chord Mojo. Want some cash for getting Lenehan. Photos:… - 5 hours ago, 4 Mar 21, 3:18pm -
Price: $1325Item Condition: As newShipping Options: Pickup available and you can audition.,Shipping is included in price.Suburb or Town: Adelaide HillsState: South AustraliaPayment Method: PayPal, EFT, Cash… - 5 hours ago, 4 Mar 21, 3:05pm -
Further information: Needs no introduction! Final production model with 3 separated ribbons, not the older model Great for bass extension and soundstage, with beautiful mids Red stuff is electrical tape to identify R channel. eas… - 8 hours ago, 4 Mar 21, 11:50am -
Further information: Bought from Eastwood Hifi in Sydney, it has been a great amp, 100w per channel. Great build quality. Comes with original double boxing and remote. This has easily driven any speakers that i have owned, and can drive 2 sets of s… - 8 hours ago, 4 Mar 21, 11:44am -
Further information:Project Dac Box E A simple great sounding solution to connect a tv to a amplifier that doesnt have digital inputs Power pack has UK plug but adapter supplied Photos: PLEASE READ If… - 8 hours ago, 4 Mar 21, 11:20am -
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 -
HE400se Open-Back Headphone Features an Ultra-wide Soundstage, Detailed Spatial Imaging BELLMORE, NY, March 4, 2021 – HIFIMAN, the leader in high fidelity personal audio, will soon ship a powerful new planar magnetic headphone that offers outsta… - 6 hours ago, 4 Mar 21, 1:23pm -
March 3, 2021 Covid has obviously thrown more wrenches into the audio show schedule. Considering the constantly changing dates of some shows this year we want to assure everyone that if we cannot safely hold the Pacific Audio Fest on our scheduled da… - 1 day ago, 3 Mar 21, 3:12pm -
Light In The Attic Records (LITA) is a record label based in Seattle that has a certain knack for the unconventional, and has specialized over the last couple of decades in reissuing obscure, underrepresented, and sometimes virtually unknown artists.… - 3 days ago, 1 Mar 21, 9:13am -
In December of 2020, Clarus Cable released the Coda DAC/headphone amplifier ($300), giving the audiophile on-the-go a new and elevated option for taking music everywhere. Utilizing the ESS Professional Series SABRE DAC, the CODA plugs directly into y… - 3 days ago, 1 Mar 21, 9:01am -
Craft Recordings completes their 50th anniversary celebration of the founding of Creedence Clearwater Revival with new LP reissues of the band's final two albums, Pendulum and Mardi Gras. 1970's Pendulum—which was CCR's second album release that ye… - 6 days ago, 26 Feb 21, 12:54pm -
Recording with the best DSLR Shotgun Mics on your digital camera will make your videos sound professional. After all, one of the most important aspects of a video is the sound. You can deal with grainy images, but crackles and pops will turn everyone… - 28 May 20, 10:45pm -
Using the best lavalier mic will make you sound better on stage, on a recording, and even on your video. Good lav mics don’t have to sound tinny with zero wind protection. You just have to get the right one. 🙂 Nice lavalier microphones are easy… - 28 May 20, 6:58pm -
Using the best rapping microphone to record your raps or perform live will not only make you sound better, it will also be a lot easier to use. Too many people think that any mic can be used for rapping. It’s not true. In order to get the perfect m… - 28 May 20, 6:18pm -
Using the best live vocal microphone for your band’s concert will not only make you sound better, it will also be much easier too use than a cheap mic. Too many people try to perform with junky microphones and lose fans because of it. Don’t be t… - 28 May 20, 2:59pm -
Recording with the best omnidirectional microphone is easy and can give you major tonal advantages without excess gain. Many people think omni directional mics aren’t great for recording or live sound and that’s just not true. Omni mics do produc… - 17 Feb 20, 6:31pm -
