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  • Ayre Acoustics VX-8 power amplifier

    Ayre Acoustics VX-8 power amplifier

    Can an audio brand maintain a "house sound" if the original creator of that sound is no longer among the living? If the brand in question is Ayre Acoustics, the answer is a resounding Yes.When Ayre founder Charley Hansen passed in late 2017, Ariel…
    - 3 days ago, 22 Sep 23, 12:00am -
  • Spin Doctor #5: Vertere DG-1S record player & Playing 7" Records the Right Way

    Spin Doctor #5: Vertere DG-1S record player & Playing 7" Records the Right Way

    I have found that turntable designers typically fall into one of two camps. First are what I call the obsessive machinists. These are the people with impressive manufacturing chops and a sharp eye for fine detail and precision. For them, making a bet…
    - 4 days ago, 21 Sep 23, 12:00am -
  • Revinylization #46: Chronic Jazz from Craft Recordings & ECM
    Today's scrappy record labels understand that an intimate brand connection captures consumers. Every major label has its own boutique imprints, from Columbia's Legacy to Blue Note's Tone Poet and Classic Vinyl. Craft Recordings, the catalog label for…
    - 5 days ago, 20 Sep 23, 12:00am -
  • Lenbrook Acquires MQA
    Note: This is a developing story. Updates will be posted as they unfold.Lenbrook Corp, the privately owned Canadian enterprise whose holdings include NAD electronics, PSB speakers, and Bluesound (the maker of the BluOS music operating software syst…
    - 6 days ago, 19 Sep 23, 12:00am -
  • Recommended Components Fall 2023 Edition
    Every product listed here has been reviewed in Stereophile. Everything on the list, regardless of rating, is genuinely recommendable.Within each category, products are listed by class; within each class, they're in alphabetical order, followed by t…
    - 10 days ago, 15 Sep 23, 12:00am -

AudioStream.com

  • Ayre Acoustics VX-8 power amplifier

    Ayre Acoustics VX-8 power amplifier

    Can an audio brand maintain a "house sound" if the original creator of that sound is no longer among the living? If the brand in question is Ayre Acoustics, the answer is a resounding Yes.When Ayre founder Charley Hansen passed in late 2017, Ariel…
    - 3 days ago, 22 Sep 23, 12:00am -
  • Spin Doctor #5: Vertere DG-1S record player & Playing 7" Records the Right Way

    Spin Doctor #5: Vertere DG-1S record player & Playing 7" Records the Right Way

    I have found that turntable designers typically fall into one of two camps. First are what I call the obsessive machinists. These are the people with impressive manufacturing chops and a sharp eye for fine detail and precision. For them, making a bet…
    - 4 days ago, 21 Sep 23, 12:00am -
  • Revinylization #46: Chronic Jazz from Craft Recordings & ECM
    Today's scrappy record labels understand that an intimate brand connection captures consumers. Every major label has its own boutique imprints, from Columbia's Legacy to Blue Note's Tone Poet and Classic Vinyl. Craft Recordings, the catalog label for…
    - 5 days ago, 20 Sep 23, 12:00am -
  • Lenbrook Acquires MQA
    Note: This is a developing story. Updates will be posted as they unfold.Lenbrook Corp, the privately owned Canadian enterprise whose holdings include NAD electronics, PSB speakers, and Bluesound (the maker of the BluOS music operating software syst…
    - 6 days ago, 19 Sep 23, 12:00am -
  • Recommended Components Fall 2023 Edition
    Every product listed here has been reviewed in Stereophile. Everything on the list, regardless of rating, is genuinely recommendable.Within each category, products are listed by class; within each class, they're in alphabetical order, followed by t…
    - 10 days ago, 15 Sep 23, 12:00am -

Computer Audiophile

  • High Resolution Concert Downloads, and More

    High Resolution Concert Downloads, and More

              Audio: Listen to this article.  Hey Guys, I'd planned on publishing a definitive immersive audio article this week, but the more I wrote, the more I struggled to organize the information in a…
    - 3 days ago, 22 Sep 23, 7:20am -
  • Recovering 20,000 Albums From A NAS Failure Without Backup

    Recovering 20,000 Albums From A NAS Failure Without Backup

              Audio: Listen to this article.  As The Computer Audiophile I often get contacted by audiophiles in a technological pinch. This was the case over the weekend, and I've been working to resolv…
    - 10 days ago, 15 Sep 23, 9:23am -
  • Immersive Music Favorites, Part 6

    Immersive Music Favorites, Part 6

                                   Audio: Listen to this article.          Growing up on a steady diet of Led Zeppelin, The Who, Van Halen, and Pearl Jam, I'm fully aware of the limit…
    - 13 days ago, 12 Sep 23, 9:16am -
  • A Pearl Jam Weekend For The Ages

    A Pearl Jam Weekend For The Ages

      Audio: Listen to this article.  I've seen Pearl Jam perform at Wrigley Field, Fenway Park, Alpine Valley, and Madison Square Garden among other iconic venues. This weekend I saw two shows at Xcel Energy C…
    - 19 days ago, 6 Sep 23, 7:17am -
  • The Perfect Limited Ultimate Super Deluxe Edition Complete Unicorn Boxed Set

    The Perfect Limited Ultimate Super Deluxe Edition Complete Unicorn Boxed Set

      Audio: Listen to this article.  Before I take a few days off to wind down the Summer, enjoying two Pearl Jam shows here in Minnesota this week, and the Labor Day holiday, I just have to write an article abo…
    - 27 days ago, 29 Aug 23, 6:07am -

AudioCircle Updates

  • newRe: What are you listening to right now?

    Re: What are you listening to right now?

    Bruce Springsteen - Born to Run [96khz/24bit] (1975)Samples
    - 39 mins ago, 25 Sep 23, 4:46am -
  • newRe: Nuprime Amps Comparison Guide
    Thank you @rustydoglim, I have PS Audio M1200 mono amps and with the BHK preamp, the tube hiss is noticeable, I am looking at getting away from that and having to change tubes in the amp sections.They use ICE modules but with the tube input stage so…
    - 59 mins ago, 25 Sep 23, 4:26am -
  • newRe: NFL 2023/24
    70 points!  Historical game.  Miami puts a butt whoopin on Denver with a 70-20 disaster for Coach Peyton and his hopes of turning around the Broncos.  Coach Daniels could have tied the all time record with a field goal, but declined as he felt it…
    - 1 hour ago, 25 Sep 23, 4:23am -
  • newRe: Introducing the ALL-NEW FINAL ELECTROSTATIC LOUDSPEAKERS
    These speakers look very nice.  But I'm having a hard time finding any information on who will be selling them in the U.S., let alone general U.S. pricing information.  (The word "affordable" caught my eye.) I couldn't locate you on the Final websi…
    - 1 hour ago, 25 Sep 23, 4:21am -
  • newRe: Coffee grinders (burr) electric
    Quote from: Tyson on Yesterday at 07:39 pmI use the older KitchenAid burr grinder the "Contour" model which I guess they don't make anymore.  The thing is a freaking beast:https://www.amazon.com/KitchenAid-KCG0702CS-...
    - 1 hour ago, 25 Sep 23, 3:59am -

Head-Fi Updates

TONEAudio Magazine

  • REL Classic 98 Subwoofer

    REL Classic 98 Subwoofer

    REL has achieved a well-deserved reputation for making some of the (if not the) world’s highest performing subwoofers. Whether you have a single, pair or a six-pack, you can count on REL to deliver solid, defined bass response with prodigious outpu…
    - 17 days ago, 7 Sep 23, 6:13pm -
  • The REL Classic 98 Subwoofer

    The REL Classic 98 Subwoofer

    It may look retro, but rest assured the new Classic 98 from REL delivers the goods. This is a unique sonic tool, geared more towards listeners that enjoy vintage/classic speakers, with a slightly warmer low-frequency response, or perhaps a British mo…
    - 18 days ago, 6 Sep 23, 11:58pm -
  • YG Acoustics Cairn Speakers

    YG Acoustics Cairn Speakers

    Listening to the expansive sound field created by the tiny YG Cairns, with a pair of 8-foot tall electrostatic speakers in the background is really impressive, but not surprising. The opening of Tears For Fears “Woman in Chains” is big and broad…
    - 20 days ago, 4 Sep 23, 9:03pm -
  • Welcome to Distilled!
    Hello and welcome to our new section – Distilled. We are not abandoning our standard reviews, but for those of you that would like a little more than the canned press releases everyone else is posting, but not sure if you want to make the time inve…
    - 22 days ago, 3 Sep 23, 8:40am -
  • The Peak Consult Sinfonia Speakers

    The Peak Consult Sinfonia Speakers

    Listening to Kraftwerk’s “Boing Boom Tschak” through the Peak Consult Sinfonias has so much information in all three dimensions, it’s almost psychedelic. Tracking all the way through the Techno Pop album is almost too much fun. The sonic fiel…
    - 22 days ago, 2 Sep 23, 10:03pm -

Part Time Audiophile

  • newFern and Roby Isolation Feet | REVIEW
    Why do I need the Fern & Roby Isolation Feet in my system? If you haven’t noticed, I’ve been using a gorgeous Fern and Roby equipment rack for the last few years. I love it. [...]
    - 1 day ago, 24 Sep 23, 1:00am -
  • Falcon Acoustics M10 Loudspeakers | REVIEW
    One of these days, Part-Time Audiophile publisher Scot Hull is going to send me that pair of Falcon Acoustics LS3/5a Gold Badges he’s commandeered for most of 2023. That’s my speaker, I thought. I’m the [...]
    - 3 days ago, 22 Sep 23, 1:00am -
  • Luxman L-509Z Flagship Integrated Announced | Announcements
    Just a couple of weeks after reviewing the fabulous Luxman LMC-5 phono cartridge, we receive the news that Luxman has introduced a new flagship integrated amplifier, the Luxman L-509Z! Yep, we’ll be getting in line [...]
    - 4 days ago, 21 Sep 23, 9:06am -
  • Andrew Jones Discusses Crossovers In Speaker Design
    Andrew Jones is one of our favorite people to have on the show because he: 1. knows things 2. shares that knowledge in an articluate manner 3. has a British accent that just makes things [...]
    - 5 days ago, 20 Sep 23, 3:34am -
  • Felicia Nielsen, Mors Dag | The Vinyl Anachronist
    I have to admit I’m a fan of modified pianos, if you can call it that. There are prepared pianos, of course, where a variety of devices are attached to the wires on the soundboard, [...]
    - 6 days ago, 19 Sep 23, 1:00am -

Audiophilia

  • newAudiophilia Dream List ©

    Audiophilia Dream List ©

    UPDATED SEPTEMBER 23, 2023.This list will be updated regularly. The latest additions appear at the top. When the following update appears, the previous update selections will be placed in genre sections in order for easier viewing. Welcome to the Aud…
    - 2 days ago, 23 Sep 23, 9:30am -
  • FERENC FRICSAY—Complete Recordings on Deutsche Grammophon

    FERENC FRICSAY—Complete Recordings on Deutsche Grammophon

    To die young is often an invitation to wider fame by those who follow and appreciate talent. Musicians have applauded the memory of Ferenc Fricsay for over six decades since his tragic death from cancer aged 48 in 1963.His Hungarian contemporaries su…
    - 7 days ago, 18 Sep 23, 3:16am -
  • Infigo Audio Method 6 Class A Stereo Power Amplifier

    Infigo Audio Method 6 Class A Stereo Power Amplifier

    I was first introduced to Infigo Audio (based in BC, Canada; Infigo means “impressive” in Latin) by hearing their Method 3 Class A monoblocks ($55,000/pair) at the home of Mike Levy (CEO/Founder of Alta Audio). Beautiful and unusual looking, they…
    - 10 days ago, 15 Sep 23, 3:24am -
  • Technics SL-1200GR Turntable

    Technics SL-1200GR Turntable

    Technics, the Japanese subsidiary of audio mega-firm Panasonic and manufacturer of almost every Hi-Fi component you could wish for, used to be a big player in the turntable business. When the bottom finally finished dropping out of vinyl and the CD h…
    - 10 days ago, 15 Sep 23, 3:24am -
  • iFi Audio Go pod

    iFi Audio Go pod

    The iFi Audio Go pod is a wearable HD Bluetooth DAC and headphone amp ($399).Audiophilia would like to thank iFi Audio for the opportunity to review their Go pod product. Here you will find an honest review of this product based on my specific uses.…
    - 10 days ago, 15 Sep 23, 3:23am -

Enjoy The Music

  • We're Live @ The Florida International Audio Expo 2023

    We're Live @ The Florida International Audio Expo 2023

    As I post this it is February 18th (Saturday), and so the Florida International Audio Expo is still happening. Our staff or writers felt you'd enjoy some exciting cell phone pics and teasers. With four Enjoy the Music.com reviewers attending FLAX 20…
    - 18 Feb 23, 2:31pm -
  • TBT: Scansonic MB5 B Floorstanding Speaker Review

    TBT: Scansonic MB5 B Floorstanding Speaker Review

    A couple of months ago, EnjoyTheMusic.com head-honcho Steven Rochlin (his official title is Creative Director) emailed the writing staff inviting us to review the Scansonic MB5 B speakers. After viewing the photo of the MB5 Bs, but before reading an…
    - 16 Feb 23, 7:55am -
  • TBT: World Premiere Review! Treehaus Audiolab Phantom Of Luxury Loudspeaker

    TBT: World Premiere Review! Treehaus Audiolab Phantom Of Luxury Loudspeaker

    Tom and I had been thirsting for Capital AudioFest 2021 for a month. Being hyper-vigilant and feasting on the science about Covid made it an on-again-off-again decision. If we went for just Friday there would be fewer people and most of them would b…
    - 16 Feb 23, 7:54am -
  • Australian Hi-Fi January / February 2023

    Australian Hi-Fi January / February 2023

    Editorial: I Attended CES 2023 In Las Vegas Audio News And Hi-Fi Primer JBL Interview Cambridge Audio Alva ST Turntable Yamaha YH-5000SE Headphones EarMen CH-Amp Headphone Amplifier March Audio Sointuva WG Speakers Revival Audio Atalante 3 S…
    - 16 Feb 23, 4:27am -
  • audioXpress' March 2023 Magazine

    audioXpress' March 2023 Magazine

    Editorial: Invitation-Only Audio HistoryBurkhard Vogel's Slopes And Levels Lumped Element Modeling Of Transducers Modern PC Board Design Practices Part 2: Tips And TechniquesPower Transformer Parameters, Selection, And Testing Part 5: Losses A…
    - 15 Feb 23, 4:05am -

AudiophileReview.com

StereoNET Australia

  • newClearaudio Satisfy Kardan tonearm
    Further Information: My new Clearaudio Concept turntable arrived this afternoon courtesy of a deal with another SNA member. He’d used the arm for only about 30hrs and prior to that, I understand the arm was a demonstration item at Addicted to…
    - 2 hours ago, 25 Sep 23, 3:21am -
  • newDukane 5A540 compression drivers
    Further Information: Great compression drivers. 16 ohm ,made in Japan
    - 3 hours ago, 25 Sep 23, 2:54am -
  • newVitavox CN157 radial horns
    Further Information: 1.5 inch horns form Vitavox. These sounded very good. Prefer pick up but can post. Home made stands can be included if you pick up. Lots of holes in connection plate but does not affect their performance.
    - 3 hours ago, 25 Sep 23, 2:52am -
  • newTannoy HDP/A315/8 Crossovers
    Further Information: Tannoy crossovers for dual concentric drivers.
    - 3 hours ago, 25 Sep 23, 2:50am -
  • newPioneer Laserdisc player CLD-390 and Pulp Fiction movie
    Further Information: Laserdisc/ cd player and Pulp Fiction. Comes with remote (Just got to find it). Prefer pick up on this.
    - 3 hours ago, 25 Sep 23, 2:49am -

AVRev.com News

  • Darwin Cable Company Truth II Interconnect and Power Cables
    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 -
  • Audioengine HD3 Powered Speakers & DAC Review
    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 -
  • Burson Cable+ Active RCA Cable Review
    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 Details New EXTRA BASS Wireless Speaker Lineup
    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 Set to Add Streaming Titles from Magnolia Pictures
    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 -

Positive-Feedback.com

  • newIsoAcoustics Gaia I Footers
    Advanced Audio in Tacoma, Washington was the first high end audio shop I ever walked into. There I was introduced to the Linn LP 12 turntable, Vandersteen speakers, Meitner amplification, and several other iconic pieces. One day the shop owner had a…
    - 2 days ago, 23 Sep 23, 9:30am -
  • newNEO iDSD 2: iFi’s new sensation
    Sporting a host of upgrades and industry ‘firsts’ including lossless Bluetooth, iFi’s NEO iDSD 2ultra-res DAC/headphone amp is every music lover’s perfect housemate Southport, England – Since its inception in 2012, iFi audio has been at the…
    - 2 days ago, 23 Sep 23, 8:53am -
  • New flagship integrated amplifier from Luxman America
    L-509Z is the first to offer LIFES1.0 stages in both preamp and power amp and the first with LECUA-EX volume control BALLSTON SPA, New York, September 2023 – Luxman continues to prepare for 2025, the company’s centennial, with a new top-of-the-…
    - 4 days ago, 21 Sep 23, 12:36pm -
  • Qobuz partners with Deutsche Grammophon
    Qobuz partners with Deutsche Grammophon to celebrate 125th label anniversary Curated content to be released throughout 2023; special download sales to be set Paris, September 21, 2023 - Qobuz, the high-quality music platform, has teamed up with Deuts…
    - 4 days ago, 21 Sep 23, 10:46am -
  • TIDAL Audio Launches New Digital Source
    Hürth, Germany, June, 17th, 2022 – Effective Immediately, TIDAL-Audio GmbH is proud to announce the TIDAL Contros, a new digital controller. The TIDAL Contros is designed to be the perfect digital music content controller for TIDAL high-end system…
    - 5 days ago, 20 Sep 23, 11:26am -

Digital Audio Review

  • Best DSLR Shotgun Mics

    Best DSLR Shotgun Mics

    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 -
  • Best Lavalier Mics

    Best Lavalier Mics

    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 -
  • Best Rapping Microphones

    Best Rapping Microphones

    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 -
  • Best Live Vocal Microphones

    Best Live Vocal Microphones

    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 -
  • Best OmniDirectional Microphones

    Best OmniDirectional Microphones

    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 -