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Newvelle Records Season FivePablo Ablanedo, Dave Douglas, Sullivan Fortner, Elan Mehler, OWL Trio, Rufus Reid, Carmen Staaf, Patrick ZimmierliNewvelle Records NV025–30 (6 LP) 2020. Reviewed from 16/44.1 AIFF files. Elan Mehler, prod.; Marc Urs… - 14 hours ago, 15 Jan 21, 10:56am -
In my As We See It column in the January 2021 Stereophile, I wrote about stories we tell ourselves to make our lives and music better—personal stories like the one about my relationship to my Thorens TD-124 turntable, or about hanging out with y… - 2 days ago, 14 Jan 21, 9:42am -
Records To Live For! In an ordinary year, the name of this annual feature, published every February since 1991, is a harmless, even amusing joke. In last year's opening essay, I evoked a heavily armed intruder perusing your record collection late at… - 4 days ago, 12 Jan 21, 9:25am -
For jazz fans, a new batch of releases in Blue Note's Tone Poet series—vinyl reissues remastered with care and cut from the original analog tapes—is reason for celebration. Fortunately, the batches come frequently. The latest releases, as I… - 8 days ago, 8 Jan 21, 8:17am -
Coincident stereo miking (footnote 1) has two advantages and one disadvantage. Its advantages are that it gives the most stable, specific imaging of any mike technique, and its outputs can be summed for mono reproduction without loss of quality. Its… - 8 days ago, 7 Jan 21, 12:31pm -
Newvelle Records Season FivePablo Ablanedo, Dave Douglas, Sullivan Fortner, Elan Mehler, OWL Trio, Rufus Reid, Carmen Staaf, Patrick ZimmierliNewvelle Records NV025–30 (6 LP) 2020. Reviewed from 16/44.1 AIFF files. Elan Mehler, prod.; Marc Urs… - 14 hours ago, 15 Jan 21, 10:56am -
In my As We See It column in the January 2021 Stereophile, I wrote about stories we tell ourselves to make our lives and music better—personal stories like the one about my relationship to my Thorens TD-124 turntable, or about hanging out with y… - 2 days ago, 14 Jan 21, 9:42am -
Records To Live For! In an ordinary year, the name of this annual feature, published every February since 1991, is a harmless, even amusing joke. In last year's opening essay, I evoked a heavily armed intruder perusing your record collection late at… - 4 days ago, 12 Jan 21, 9:25am -
For jazz fans, a new batch of releases in Blue Note's Tone Poet series—vinyl reissues remastered with care and cut from the original analog tapes—is reason for celebration. Fortunately, the batches come frequently. The latest releases, as I… - 8 days ago, 8 Jan 21, 8:17am -
Coincident stereo miking (footnote 1) has two advantages and one disadvantage. Its advantages are that it gives the most stable, specific imaging of any mike technique, and its outputs can be summed for mono reproduction without loss of quality. Its… - 8 days ago, 7 Jan 21, 12:31pm -
Reality Quest: Power and Digital Audio with the Sean Jacobs DC4 and Sound Application PGI TT-7 (Part 1 of 2) A hundred years ago at the start of the pandemic, I had a few words to say about the Taiko Audio SGM Extreme digi… - 15 hours ago, 15 Jan 21, 9:30am -
It's a new year and it's time for something new here at Audiophile Style. Actually, what's old is new again. I launched a podcast back in 2009, but quickly realized "nobody" was listening to podcasts back then. I put the show on hiatus, was a gues… - 5 days ago, 11 Jan 21, 8:29am -
At Long Last! Listen To Your SACDs Through an Outboard DACGeorge Graves When Sony/Phillips Announced their new Super Audio CD format (SACD) in 1999/2000, Sony opened a marketing office in NYC to advertise and promote the… - 10 days ago, 6 Jan 21, 7:50am -
When 26-year-old Nick Drake passed away in November 1974 at his parents’ home south of Birmingham, England, his three albums on Island Records (1969’s Five Leaves Left, 1971’s Bryter Layter, and 1972’s Pink Moon) had sold fewer than… - 19 days ago, 28 Dec 20, 7:50am -
As many Audiophile Style readers know, I fell in love with the RAAL-requisite SR1a headphones this year (link). They are the first true ribbon headphones and have very unique power requirements. Other than using one of only two direct drive… - 31 days ago, 16 Dec 20, 10:45am -
Proceed with caution and test first. Oil based polyurethane is specially listed as an incompatible finish and TransTint goes in almost anything. See page 5https://homesteadfinishingproducts.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/TransTintTDS-7-2013.pdfYou… - 2 hours ago, 15 Jan 21, 10:55pm -
If you can pair them with a good sub or 2, the NX-Studio is clearly the best of that lot (and one of the very best speakers in the world, period). - 2 hours ago, 15 Jan 21, 10:47pm -
I am pretty sure I will build GR-Research speakers but I am a little confused about all the options.Here are a couple of options with a similar price point:X-LS Encore Kit $249.00 - $795.50X-Statik Kit $669.00 - $891.00NX-Studio … - 2 hours ago, 15 Jan 21, 10:44pm -
Features Old School: The Audiophile Apartment: Mine: It Should Be Yours Music Playlists: We share our readers choices from around the world Future Tense Gear in our immediate future Cover Feature: Awards! And… Integrated amplifier roundup - 12 days ago, 3 Jan 21, 11:04pm -
Ironically, this review starts out with the title track from the Kinks classic Low Budget. However, low budget doesn’t mean low quality. Just because you don’t have $60,000 to spend on a pair of speaker cables, doesn’t mean you don’t love mu… - 13 days ago, 3 Jan 21, 10:44am -
As Ella Fitzgerald’s voice coos out of the Dynaudio Confidence 20s/Rel T-510 six-pack combo, I’m back home again. Not with Ella, mind you, but the sound of a smaller CJ amplifier. Conrad-Johnson has been building great tube amplifiers for just ov… - 14 days ago, 1 Jan 21, 2:30pm -
The sun still burns hot, a U.S. dollar still equals four quarters, and Klipsch still makes Cornwall loudspeakers. Refreshingly, some things never change. Save for a gap between 1990 and 2005, the company has been building the floorstanders in its Ark… - 16 days ago, 30 Dec 20, 8:41pm -
We’ve been listening to T+A’s 2500R for the last few weeks, and are really enjoying it. In addition to playing SACD and CD discs, the 2500R is a DAC, streamer, and ROON endpoint. It also includes an FM/DAB tuner, so you can listen to the radio as… - 26 days ago, 21 Dec 20, 8:42am -
Here’s a little witticism for you all to ruminate upon before I dive into the Living Voice IBX-R3 (website) loudspeakers: “You can have it all, but just not at the same time.” My wife really likes this one, as it was told to her many years ago… - 23 hours ago, 15 Jan 21, 2:00am -
I really want to more about this Judy Stuart. A couple of days ago I received this 10″ 45rpm single in the mail, The Apostolic Session, and I’m still reeling from the discombobulation of it all. First of all, how many 10″ records do I have in m… - 2 days ago, 14 Jan 21, 12:00pm -
I review a lot of contemporary jazz albums that are tributes to jazz legends. A big chunk of the jazz canon is about honoring traditions and keeping those musical pioneers at the forefront of the genre. But have I ever reviewed an album from a jazz i… - 3 days ago, 13 Jan 21, 9:04am -
This new album from the Jeff Benedict Big Big Band (website) turned me into a mess for a few hours. That’s mostly because of the title: The Weather Is Here, Wish You Were Beautiful. I’m not a Jimmy Buffett fan, so I took this title rather liter… - 5 days ago, 11 Jan 21, 2:00am -
Before I even bring up Ana Mighty Sound (website), let me state that I abhor rebuilt cartridges. They are to me, unholy, defiled, inferior, and more often than not, a far cry from the real thing. It is like having your Ferrari serviced by the cor… - 6 days ago, 10 Jan 21, 2:00am -
No company takes as much flack for even the merest misstep as Apple. It’s like the social media universe is just waiting for another ‘battery-gate’, ‘keyboard-gate’, or ‘bend-gate’ (not forgetting brand new ‘condensation-gate’ at… - 21 hours ago, 15 Jan 21, 3:55am -
The new recording from classical guitarist Martin Van Hees (on the TRPTK label), brings together compositional works from prominent Dutch composers: Roderik de Man, Aart Strootman, Jan-Peter de Graaff, Christiaan Richter, Leo Samana, Louis Andries… - 21 hours ago, 15 Jan 21, 3:55am -
As a devoted analog guy and digital skeptic, I was intrigued by the internet whisper network earlier this year talking about a company making DACs that “sounded like analog”. Enter Denafrips, a company founded just 8 years ago and based in Gua… - 8 days ago, 8 Jan 21, 4:04am -
For a deep dive into the big sibling of the new HomePod mini ($99), please refer to our review of the original, full sized Apple HomePod (and our six month follow up). Many HomePod features found at launch and in updates can be found on the new mi… - 8 days ago, 8 Jan 21, 3:51am -
Our writers are lucky to intersect with the gear we do. Even luckier to have the kit in our homes and review it for you. There are numerous requests for reviews that we just do not have the manpower to cover. Imagine the hundreds of pieces we miss… - 36 days ago, 11 Dec 20, 3:22am -
Mytek Audio proudly introduces their new Liberty THX AAA HPA ($1495), an analog headphone amplifier featuring THX Achromatic Audio Amplifier technology. The patented THX Achromatic Audio Amplifier (THX AAA) is claimed By ytek to be the most linear a… - 21 hours ago, 15 Jan 21, 3:43am -
EnjoyTheMusic.com invites you to read the many excellent articles and reviews by our partner publications. Stay safe, and remember that our love of music / hobby is one that can be enjoyed within the privacy, and security, of your home, within your… - 21 hours ago, 15 Jan 21, 3:02am -
For virtually everyone on the planet, this past calendar year brought a range of challenges and sorrows; 10/10 would not recommend. Hooray for 2021, with its promise of health, actual instead of virtual hugs, and a return to normalcy. When looking b… - 1 day ago, 14 Jan 21, 12:38pm -
Frankly, 20 years is a short period of time. Has it really been 20 years since EnjoyTheMusic.com was launched?? Would love to say it seems like only yesterday that Yours Truly was this wild four ear piercings, nose ring and dog collar wearing avant-… - 2 days ago, 14 Jan 21, 5:06am -
KEF is releasing their new Uni-Core design, which delivers a completely new take on speaker and subwoofer design for the company. Uni-Core seeks to create a high-level of performance, while reducing the subwoofer or speaker cabinet volume significan… - 2 days ago, 14 Jan 21, 5:05am -
Like a lot of folks, I enjoy sports cars. If I am to be completely honest, really fast sports cars. Until recently, however, I never owned one. I had always driven a nice, comfortable, common sense sedan. Back in January of 2020, I made the decisio… - 18 hours ago, 15 Jan 21, 7:00am -
It seems that every few weeks on these Interwebs and social media, I come across a statement from someone who makes a blanket comment about a certain artist that just rubs the wrong way. One recent one slamming The Grateful Dead and essentially writi… - 2 days ago, 14 Jan 21, 7:00am -
Last week my music buddy Frank pinged me about a special deal on Amazon for a live album by the remaining Monkees — Mike Nesmith and Mickey Dolenz — for more than 50-percent off. The album documents the so called “Mike & Mickey Tour” from a… - 4 days ago, 12 Jan 21, 7:00am -
It is kind of amazing to stop and think how a drummer who has played on an enormous amount of hit recordings over the past 50 years is not really a household word. I mean, a quick look at the Wikipedia page for Bernard Purdie lists albums he’s pl… - 5 days ago, 11 Jan 21, 7:00am -
Further information: Used but in excellent working and looking conditions, only one minor imperfection on one box upper right hand corner(see photo) Reviews and User Manual can be found online. Will come with original packaging and I a… - 1 hour ago, 15 Jan 21, 11:29pm -
GUSTARD DAC-A22 DAC Dual AK4499 XMOS Solution Native Balanced Decoder - MQA - With USB - sorry about the photos - I have packed it up for a friend but that has fallen through. The DAC is blemish free and in prefect working order. I can send you more… - 1 hour ago, 15 Jan 21, 11:03pm -
Further information: Serial number (A302)07090Condition as per photosVideos show playing and fast forward. Rewinds fine too. Counter resets to 000All lights up as it shouldEject button doesn't work (a… - 2 hours ago, 15 Jan 21, 10:57pm -
A modern classic, Sennheiser’s reference class HD 800 headphones deliver sound that is as natural as possible and true in every detail. Improving on a seemingly perfect formula is not a task undertaken lightly, but Sennheiser’s engineers have suc… - 2 hours ago, 15 Jan 21, 10:52pm -
Further information: Several SNA forum members have kindly informed me that this is one of the early "flush strobe" 401's, with a stronger die-cast chassis (as opposed to the later, pressed ones). Thanks to all of the guys that have… - 2 hours ago, 15 Jan 21, 10:23pm -
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 -
You know how certain record labels become favorites that you come back to again and again? For me, it comes from a developing trust in the label and the people behind that label—it's a brand thing. I know that I'll be safe taking a chance on a new… - 11 hours ago, 15 Jan 21, 1:20pm -
If you listen via headphones or earbuds, you need some good binaural recordings in your music library. Binaural listening is the only way we get to hear true imaging and instrument positions via headphones. Stereo recordings, no matter how good, simp… - 11 hours ago, 15 Jan 21, 1:19pm -
Dressed in a devilish red, iFi’s new top-of-the-range transportable DAC/headphone amp sports a powerful engine under the hood, expertly tuned to deliver an exhilarating sonic performance. Southport, England – iFi ushers in the New Year with the b… - 1 day ago, 14 Jan 21, 4:57pm -
Though I'm known among my audio friends as an analog and LP guy, I actually spend more time listening to digital music than my LP collection. Especially since I first signed up for Tidal in 2017, streaming has been my main source for listening to new… - 1 day ago, 14 Jan 21, 4:39pm -
Yon Editor, contemplating... Photograph by John Robinson; image processing by David W. Robinson. Here's the fourth installment of my Brutus Awards for 2020. Time flows...I goes. Onwards.... The Mytek Brooklyn Bridge Streamer/DAC & the Mytek Brooklyn… - 1 day ago, 14 Jan 21, 4:31pm -
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 -
