Today's Home Audio Headlines

The following quote has been incorrectly attributed to Nelson Pass, founder of Pass Laboratories: “Listening to my amplifiers is like listening to tubes, but without the hassle.” Someone else may have said it, but Pass never did and has, in turn,…
- 3 days ago, 6 Dec 13, 8:32am -

Olivier Messiaen’s Quatuor pour la Fin du Temps may be the most celebrated chamber work of the 20th century. Written when Messiaen was a prisoner of war in Görlitz, and performed by the composer with three other POWs before a shivering audience of…
- 3 days ago, 5 Dec 13, 10:16am -

Groveton, Texas; December 4th, 2013 - Raven Audio, a manufacturer of tube preamplifiers, integrated, stereo and monoblock amplifiers, unveils their new website and invites you to visit and begin your Raven Audio tour. Tubes Do It Better There’s a w…
- 4 days ago, 4 Dec 13, 5:55pm -

Being an audiophile means living in a constant state of hope. Hope about improvements in the quality of musical performances, in the quality of recordings, and in the media used to provide them. Hope for improvements in every active and passive compo…
- 4 days ago, 4 Dec 13, 11:26am -

December 4, 2013 – EnKlein is bringing in the New Year with a handcrafted, Tour de Force on digital signal preservation. Introducing, the solid silver Orion. The Orion AES/SPDIF digital ultra-high performance cable is specifically designed to condu…
- 5 days ago, 4 Dec 13, 6:57am -

Like many audiophiles of a certain age, I first became aware of the Norwegian company Electrocompaniet when I read a follow-up review of "The Two-Channel Audio Power Amplifier" in Vol.1 No.4 of The Audio Critic, cover-dated July/August/September 1977…
- 3 days ago, 5 Dec 13, 2:50pm -

When I reviewed Simaudio's Moon Evolution 880M monoblock amplifier for the June 2013 issue, I communicated via phone and e-mail with the company's VP of marketing, Lionel Goodfield. When the topic of hearing the 880Ms at their best came up, I could a…
- 3 days ago, 5 Dec 13, 10:39am -

Memory mitigates adversity.—Lucius Lactantius (ca 240–ca 320 AD)Pity the aging perfectionist, the happy diversions of whose younger days—washing records, oiling turntables, leveling equipment racks, cleaning tube pins—have now b…
- 3 days ago, 5 Dec 13, 10:23am -

In his August 2008 Follow-Up to Jon Iverson's and Kalman Rubinson's coverage of Sooloos's Source:One (which was the component in the Sooloos system of the time that output an analog audio signal), John Atkinson wrote: "Looking at the [inside of the]…
- 5 days ago, 3 Dec 13, 7:43pm -

It's time to celebrate another memorable year in high-end audio. Each December since 1992, Stereophile has named a few special components its Products of the Year. These are components that not only define the present audio landscape, but that we hop…
- 5 days ago, 3 Dec 13, 1:19pm -

“Comparison is the death of joy.” ~ Mark Twain“Audiophiles care too much about sound.” ~ Stephen MejiasPreambleThe sure sign of an addict is the recursive "I'm never going to...again". I'm never going to buy another version of Kind of B…
- 3 days ago, 6 Dec 13, 7:03am -

Tal National hail from Niamey, Niger where they enjoy rock star status and their sound is infectious, joyous, incessant, transcendant, intense, and funkin' fun. Kaani is their third album but the first to get an international release on FatCat Record…
- 3 days ago, 6 Dec 13, 3:44am -

Device Type: Music ServerInput: Ethernet, USB Type A/B, AES/EBU, Coax S/PDIF, ToslinkOutput: AES/EBU, Coax S/PDIFDimensions (H x W x D): DAC height 110mm, width 360mm, depth 290mm, Power Supply height 65mm, width 122mm, depth 180mm.Weight: 6.5kg.Ava…
- 4 days ago, 5 Dec 13, 3:02am -

Device Type: Digital to Analog Converter/Preamplifier/Headphone AmplifierDigital Inputs: Asynchronous USB Audio Class 2.0 : Up to 24bit, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz; DSD 64 ; Two Coaxial that support 24-bits and sample rates between 28-195kHz…
- 4 days ago, 4 Dec 13, 10:00am -

Thanks to Charles Hansen for the heads up on this news—AlpineSoft has added DoP (DSD over PCM) functionality to their VinylStudio vinyl ripping software (v8.6). Now you can rip your records to DSD (or PCM up to 32/384 if you prefer) on the cheap as…
- 5 days ago, 4 Dec 13, 5:52am -

Hi All, Long time reader, first time thread starter. I've read the past threads on why the Air has not worked out for some but with the arrival...
- 1 hour ago, 8 Dec 13, 7:56pm -

Here's an interesting new headphone from Beyerdynamic - apparently replacing the older T50p, and sporting the new soft earpads that seal better for...
- 3 hours ago, 8 Dec 13, 6:44pm -

I have this nice JDS Labs C5D headphone amp/DAC. It uses a microusb input that you'd usually feed (in my case using Linux) via something like Voyage...
- 4 hours ago, 8 Dec 13, 5:37pm -

Has anyone had any trouble playing concert / music video's using jriver on a mac. I see the file in jriver but when I go to play it I get a reading...
- 4 hours ago, 8 Dec 13, 5:20pm -

Hello, So i just purchased the Swan M200MkIII and i plan to pair them up with my MacBook Pro. I am waiting on the speakers to arrive and it is...
- 5 hours ago, 8 Dec 13, 4:22pm -

Supertramp   -   Breakfast In America [Deluxe Edition] (New 2010 Remastered Version) [url=http://www.amazon.com/Breakfast-America-Edition-Remastered-Version/dp/B004B2R...
- 1 min ago, 8 Dec 13, 9:23pm -

Quote from: Bob in St. Louis on Yesterday at 03:46 amThe camaraderie warms my heart so much I can't put in words.Bob thank you so much for sharing this experience with us. Most of us are here because...
- 2 mins ago, 8 Dec 13, 9:22pm -

Thanks for the invite, MG. That's downright neighborly of ya! Your info on the Maggies stock and gunned raises the very same doubts I have about the claims of PG. If the stock MDF frames are so bad for the sound of Magneplanar speakers (which is the…
- 10 mins ago, 8 Dec 13, 9:14pm -

Quote from: Devil Doc on Today at 01:29 amDocOne of favorites...
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- 34 mins ago, 8 Dec 13, 8:50pm -

 "I've looked inside and there do not appear to be any cabling issues, there isn't any..."
- 13 mins ago, 8 Dec 13, 9:11pm -

 "Hi everyone, I was wondering if it would be possible to bypass the iPhone 5's internal..."
- 33 mins ago, 8 Dec 13, 8:51pm -

 "I already listen to Infected Mushroom, Avicii, Astrix, Armin van Buuren and some..."
- 52 mins ago, 8 Dec 13, 8:32pm -

 "Ideally looking to find a HeadAmp GS-1 mk2 (silver or black, prefer DACT but Alps pot..."
- 55 mins ago, 8 Dec 13, 8:29pm -

 "Hi there,   I need a nice pair of over ear headphones around 150, give or take..."
- 1 hour ago, 8 Dec 13, 8:15pm -

A relative newcomer to the reissue scene, British-based Vinyl 180 is concentrating on a small stable of artists from the 80s and 90s that are thankfully anything but traditional audiophile fare. We’re talking albums by Gary Numan, The Cult, and Dea…
- 3 days ago, 5 Dec 13, 10:53am -

No discussion of Krautrock would be complete without Faust, the legendary band started in 1970 and produced by Uwe Nettelbeck. The devotion of collectors and fans becomes clear the moment you log in to eBay and try to purchase original copies of the…
- 3 days ago, 5 Dec 13, 10:48am -

Fresh from seeing NEU! founder Michael Rother at this year’s ATP festival, revisiting the studio remasters from this pivotal German duo that first worked together in Kraftwerk (his creative partner, Klaus Dinger, passed away in 2008) was a true ple…
- 3 days ago, 5 Dec 13, 10:45am -

The good news is that this is by far the best that Foreigner’s self-titled album will ever sound. Digital lovers interested in the SACD and analog enthusiasts after the vinyl are in for a sonic treat. The bad news is, it’s Foreigner. But far be i…
- 3 days ago, 5 Dec 13, 10:43am -

Audio Fidelity’s recent release of Kate Bush’s biggest record is a definite audiophile triumph. These days, while everyone is listening to Eva Cassidy, Patricia Barber, and the like, it’s easy to forget about one of contemporary pop’s most in…
- 3 days ago, 5 Dec 13, 10:40am -

For Audio Research, this 75-watt stereo amplifier represents a return to sonic form and to the basic circuitry design pioneered by the late Wm. Z. Johnson, one of the true artists of the high end...
- 4 days ago, 5 Dec 13, 5:29am -

When I listen to these speakers I hear the music, and only the music, and there is really nothing more to say than that.
- 7 days ago, 2 Dec 13, 1:12am -

The Wyetech Ruby STD is a hidden treasure for the analog music lover. We say hidden because if people heard this preamp, it would be the talk of the town...
- 14 days ago, 25 Nov 13, 5:23am -

These amplifiers could never be considered an ordinary, run-of-the-mill, fly-by-night product. This is no impulse purchase to be sold on AudiogoN months later. If you buy these amps, you will keep them because you will love them...
- 18 days ago, 21 Nov 13, 5:12am -

  In the professional audio industry the name Nagra is synonymous with precision. For over 50 years, Nagra has been an industry leader in developing analogue and digital...
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- 11 hours ago, 8 Dec 13, 10:52am -

Want a little something different for your Christmas stocking this year? Why not give the talented flute/guitar duo of Emily Andrews and David Massey’s new recording a try? Make Merry is a collection of standard carols given some unique twists cou…
- 2 days ago, 7 Dec 13, 6:30am -

One can never have enough Mozart or Brahms Clarinet Quintet recordings in a collection. With both composers in mind, I wish Jörg Widmann would have added the Brahms to the Mozart rather than the accompanying Mozart String Quartet K421. His playing i…
- 3 days ago, 6 Dec 13, 9:12am -

Clare College Choir from Cambridge University has proven itself before with a Christmas CD. Carols from Clare (EMI) is still near or at the top of the heap for standard renditions of popular carols. The gifted amateur singers and orchestra under John…
- 3 days ago, 6 Dec 13, 7:42am -

So, you want to be a audio/music reviewer? There’s no better place to begin than with a successful guest post on Audiophilia where your post will be viewed by thousands of audiophiles, music lovers and industry professionals.Audiophilia wants to p…
- 4 days ago, 5 Dec 13, 7:48am -

Hi Res Audio Experience is a new TechZone featured at the upcoming 2014 International CES.
- 3 days ago, 6 Dec 13, 5:00am -

Enjoy the Music.TV is now accepting submissions from those within the music industry to have their video featured on our channel.
- 4 days ago, 4 Dec 13, 10:40pm -

T.H.E. Show Las Vegas has announced their Legends In Audio and TAS book signing.
- 4 days ago, 4 Dec 13, 10:40pm -

iFi Audio's new nano iDSD battery powered portable USB DAC unit handles DSD, DXD and PCM files.
- 5 days ago, 4 Dec 13, 4:10am -

Enjoy the Music.com just posted the December edition of HiFi Plus magazine.
- 5 days ago, 4 Dec 13, 4:10am -

The AudioQuest DragonFly and the CEntrance DACPort have gained some rave reviews due to their portability and sound quality.  But if you’re like me and been holding off on one of those little USB DAC “dongles” because of their 96kHz sample…
- 11 Feb 13, 2:34pm -

I try to focus our reviews and articles on more affordable high quality audio – and for that reason don’t often get to talk about McIntosh Labs.  They make some amazing equipment that sounds great and lasts for decades and makes for a strong sec…
- 20 Jan 13, 4:10pm -

If you’ve ever purchased high-resolution albums from David and Normal Chesky’s ever expanding HDtracks, but were put off by their strange and quirky Java download manager, rejoice!  Released today, their new download manager is an installed app…
- 2 Jan 13, 5:08pm -

Some of you may be aware of the Sicphones project on Kickstarter that ran successfully this fall.  It was able to gain enough funding to produce somewhere around 100 headphone amplifier kits.  My box of parts arrived last week and I was finally abl…
- 31 Dec 12, 10:31am -

Crowdsourcing Audio Stuff I suppose crowdsourcing got its start in the pre-Groupon days when folks would get together online to organize and take advantage of group-buying price discounts by making a single high-quantity purchase from a manufacturer…
- 31 Dec 12, 7:11am -

Just a quick tip to maybe check out your local Cash Converters store for records.  I've noticed more selling vinyl recently so I guess they've decided there's some money to be made at the moment.  A few years ago they probably wouldn't touch th…
- 2 hours ago, 8 Dec 13, 7:45pm -

Item: Virtue Audio ICEBlock M5001 Monoblock Pair c/w with Gary Dodd Tube Buffer & Psvane Reference 12AX7 TubesLocation: Palm Beach, Gold CoastPrice: $930Item Condition: Immaculate, As NewReason for selling: Not being usedPayment Method: Pi…
- 2 hours ago, 8 Dec 13, 7:29pm -

Item: Anthony Gallo Reference Strada PairLocation: Palm Beach, Gold CoastPrice: $930Item Condition: Immaculate, As NewReason for selling: Not being usedPayment Method: Pickup - Cash, Bank Transfer, Paypal Extra Info: The speakers were purchase…
- 2 hours ago, 8 Dec 13, 7:13pm -

if you have a spare set available please contact me
- 3 hours ago, 8 Dec 13, 6:39pm -

Hello! With a BIG sigh, I have to let my beloved Rega P5 go. Graphic Design setups are NOT cheap. I'll return to spinning the black stuff sometime down the track. UK made and very well looked after, always covered, and in a smoke and pet free envi…
- 3 hours ago, 8 Dec 13, 6:05pm -

Densen Audio Technologies (http://www.densen.dk/), out of Denmark, may be unknown to many high-end audio enthusiasts in the US, but in Europe and Asia, they are considered among the top tier of high performance audio. I had the distinct pleasure of l…
- 12 days ago, 26 Nov 13, 12:40pm -

KEF (http://www.kef.com/html/), based in the U.K., enjoys status as one of the most respected, and long-lived, speaker manufacturers in high-end audio. The company has designed and sold some of the best-known speakers in the history of the hobby. The…
- 31 days ago, 7 Nov 13, 4:47pm -

I have reviewed cables and accessories from many different types of companies, including one man operations, modest sized operations, and established larger firms. Each has their own approach, and each has certain advantages. Small companies can deal…
- 40 days ago, 29 Oct 13, 5:03pm -

To say the USB market is saturated would be an understatement. To say the affordable USB DAC market is crowded, would be even more so. I define “affordable” as under $1000. There are a slew of new products under $300 that have flooded the market,…
- 55 days ago, 14 Oct 13, 7:12pm -

Channel Islands Audio (http://www.ciaudio.com/), out of California, has been a favorite of mine since I bought their VDA-2 DAC, and an external power supply for my Squeezebox Touch. They are in the business of making handcrafted digital sources, Clas…
- 73 days ago, 26 Sep 13, 5:50pm -

I have heard the CS2Ps, and other Emerald Physics speakers at several recent audio shows, and have always been impressed, if not a bit skeptical. After all, these things only cost around $3000, and moreover, they use digital signal processing so they…
- 4 days ago, 5 Dec 13, 5:21am -

This project (the 25i amplifier) began at my father’s request. He wanted to have a simple yet great sounding audio system. He used to be an audiophile but got sidetracked for few years. One day he visited me to listen to my 47labs system.
- 4 days ago, 5 Dec 13, 5:21am -

Win an Oppo BDP-105 player... easy and a great gift for yourself!
- 4 days ago, 5 Dec 13, 5:21am -

A treu community to buy, seel and discuss audio!
- 4 days ago, 5 Dec 13, 5:21am -

The first thing I noticed was that the Kingsound electrostatic headphones didn't have that buzzing quality that I've always heard from the Stax, a very pleasant surprise.
- 4 days ago, 5 Dec 13, 5:21am -

A day after penning KIH #1, the notion of an ongoing column arose. Kinda like I’d done a decade ago with the short-lived Auroville for Positive Feedback. Or the longer running Y Files for SoundStage! Of course all columnists fret. One day they’ll…
- 7 hours ago, 8 Dec 13, 2:04pm -

This month and last I spent considerable time applying HRT’s microStreamer to various scenarios. Thanks to a mid-2013 firmware upgrade the microStreamer can now tap the digital stream from an iPad via a CCK/host mode adaptor; HRT can sell you their…
- 8 hours ago, 8 Dec 13, 1:38pm -

This might look like just another entry in what has become a loooong line of micro DAC + headphone-amp packages…but it isn’t. iFi-Audio’s nano iDSD ticks all the 2013 trend boxes: PCM up to 32bit/384kHz, single- and double-rate DSD, user-select…
- 4 days ago, 4 Dec 13, 3:23pm -

In Stevenson, Maryland, GoldenEar Technology make affordable loudspeakers with a difference. Each model in their Triton and Aon ranges features a ribbon tweeter; a technology usually the preserve of pricier loudspeakers. Down under, the Aon 2 sell fo…
- 5 days ago, 3 Dec 13, 3:34pm -

Last week Srajan Ebaen penned his first piece for DAR. The focus: those components that KIH (“Keep it honest”). A response to Ebaen’s call means my own turn in the confession box. Forgive me Father for I have grinned… Digital. Pretty much eve…
- 6 days ago, 2 Dec 13, 9:49pm -