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  • newBenz-Micro MC-20E II & MC Silver phono cartridges

    Benz-Micro MC-20E II & MC Silver phono cartridges

    In these waning days of Analog's Last Stand, it might seem absurd to review mid-priced phono cartridges when this space could be given instead to the gear Stereophile usually covers—like $3000 OTL tube amps built by guys like that "Rainbow Man"…
    - 22 hours ago, 14 Feb 25, 12:00am -
  • newBenz-Micro MC-20E II & MC Silver phono cartridges

    Benz-Micro MC-20E II & MC Silver phono cartridges

    In these waning days of Analog's Last Stand, it might seem absurd to review mid-priced phono cartridges when this space could be given instead to the gear Stereophile usually covers—like $3000 OTL tube amps built by guys like that "Rainbow Man"…
    - 22 hours ago, 14 Feb 25, 12:00am -
  • newBenz-Micro MC-20E II & MC Silver phono cartridges

    Benz-Micro MC-20E II & MC Silver phono cartridges

    In these waning days of Analog's Last Stand, it might seem absurd to review mid-priced phono cartridges when this space could be given instead to the gear Stereophile usually covers—like $3000 OTL tube amps built by guys like that "Rainbow Man"…
    - 22 hours ago, 14 Feb 25, 12:00am -
  • newBenz-Micro MC-20E II & MC Silver phono cartridges

    Benz-Micro MC-20E II & MC Silver phono cartridges

    In these waning days of Analog's Last Stand, it might seem absurd to review mid-priced phono cartridges when this space could be given instead to the gear Stereophile usually covers—like $3000 OTL tube amps built by guys like that "Rainbow Man"…
    - 22 hours ago, 14 Feb 25, 12:00am -
  • newBenz-Micro MC-20E II & MC Silver phono cartridges

    Benz-Micro MC-20E II & MC Silver phono cartridges

    In these waning days of Analog's Last Stand, it might seem absurd to review mid-priced phono cartridges when this space could be given instead to the gear Stereophile usually covers—like $3000 OTL tube amps built by guys like that "Rainbow Man"…
    - 22 hours ago, 14 Feb 25, 12:00am -

AudioStream.com

  • newBenz-Micro MC-20E II & MC Silver phono cartridges

    Benz-Micro MC-20E II & MC Silver phono cartridges

    In these waning days of Analog's Last Stand, it might seem absurd to review mid-priced phono cartridges when this space could be given instead to the gear Stereophile usually covers—like $3000 OTL tube amps built by guys like that "Rainbow Man"…
    - 22 hours ago, 14 Feb 25, 12:00am -
  • newBenz-Micro MC-20E II & MC Silver phono cartridges

    Benz-Micro MC-20E II & MC Silver phono cartridges

    In these waning days of Analog's Last Stand, it might seem absurd to review mid-priced phono cartridges when this space could be given instead to the gear Stereophile usually covers—like $3000 OTL tube amps built by guys like that "Rainbow Man"…
    - 22 hours ago, 14 Feb 25, 12:00am -
  • newBenz-Micro MC-20E II & MC Silver phono cartridges

    Benz-Micro MC-20E II & MC Silver phono cartridges

    In these waning days of Analog's Last Stand, it might seem absurd to review mid-priced phono cartridges when this space could be given instead to the gear Stereophile usually covers—like $3000 OTL tube amps built by guys like that "Rainbow Man"…
    - 22 hours ago, 14 Feb 25, 12:00am -
  • newBenz-Micro MC-20E II & MC Silver phono cartridges

    Benz-Micro MC-20E II & MC Silver phono cartridges

    In these waning days of Analog's Last Stand, it might seem absurd to review mid-priced phono cartridges when this space could be given instead to the gear Stereophile usually covers—like $3000 OTL tube amps built by guys like that "Rainbow Man"…
    - 22 hours ago, 14 Feb 25, 12:00am -
  • newBenz-Micro MC-20E II & MC Silver phono cartridges

    Benz-Micro MC-20E II & MC Silver phono cartridges

    In these waning days of Analog's Last Stand, it might seem absurd to review mid-priced phono cartridges when this space could be given instead to the gear Stereophile usually covers—like $3000 OTL tube amps built by guys like that "Rainbow Man"…
    - 22 hours ago, 14 Feb 25, 12:00am -

Computer Audiophile

  • newRaal 1995 Immanis Review: Get Transported!

    Raal 1995 Immanis Review: Get Transported!

              Audio: Listen to this article.   Raal 1995 Immanis Review: Get Transported!By Sajid Amit  About Raal Raal 1995 is an exclusively ribbon driver based high-e…
    - 2 days ago, 13 Feb 25, 6:56am -
  • CASH Albums - Carl's Blues

    CASH Albums - Carl's Blues

              Audio: Listen to this article.   My appetite for good music is never satiated. If I had to guess, I’d say I listen to music I know well about 50% of the time, with the other 50% dedic…
    - 3 days ago, 11 Feb 25, 9:51am -
  • Margules Magenta MS-01 Music Server Review

    Margules Magenta MS-01 Music Server Review

              Audio: Listen to this article.   Margules Magenta MS-01 - MUSIC SERVER WIRELESS AUDIO RECEIVER AKA Ethernet/WiFi Connected DAC - AKA AC Power Cord Verifier  …
    - 7 days ago, 7 Feb 25, 11:38am -
  • I Agree With The Academy on Peter Gabriel’s i/o

    I Agree With The Academy on Peter Gabriel’s i/o

              Audio: Listen to this article.   Sunday night Peter Gabriel’s album i/o received two Grammy awards. One award will be very familiar to audiophiles, and the other should be much more f…
    - 11 days ago, 3 Feb 25, 12:22pm -
  • DAC / Amp Dongle Matchup Part Two

    DAC / Amp Dongle Matchup Part Two

              Audio: Listen to this article.  Last winter, I undertook a single-elimination showdown between six passive DAC/amp “dongles.” As I noted in that review, these devices — along with their…
    - 18 days ago, 28 Jan 25, 7:09am -

AudioCircle Updates

  • newRe: Magnepan Stereo Speaker Reviews, Magnepan Patents
    Quote from: Jeff_From_Michigan on 20 Feb 2023, 01:12 pmSo my question for the Maggie crowd: Is there anything that I should look for, do or not do when bringing these out of semi-retirement? I hope I didn't tear the ri...
    - 57 mins ago, 14 Feb 25, 8:45pm -
  • newRe: Full Ray Tube set in Blackbirds
    Quote from: Nick B on Today at 03:21 amDon, Your comments continue to be very helpful and have me zeroing in on the Ray Reserve line if I get back into tubes. Some years ago, you built me a beautiful, custom phon...
    - 2 hours ago, 14 Feb 25, 8:00pm -
  • newRe: What jazz ALBUM are you currently listening to?

    Re: What jazz ALBUM are you currently listening to?

    Lee Konitz  -  An Image
    - 2 hours ago, 14 Feb 25, 7:36pm -
  • newRe: Hello from Oakland
    WelcomeHales Revelation Three - nice speakers, not exactly mid-fi.
    - 2 hours ago, 14 Feb 25, 7:25pm -
  • newRe: Full Ray Tube set in Blackbirds
    Quote from: dls123 on Yesterday at 11:27 pmOK... just spent an hour or two comparing the Linlai e-300b to the Ray Reserve 300b.  The 6sn7 and kt88 in the Blackbirds are the Ray tubes.   The difference is not as pronou...
    - 2 hours ago, 14 Feb 25, 7:21pm -

Head-Fi Updates

TONEAudio Magazine

  • The Audiophile Apartment’s 2025 Products of the Year

    The Audiophile Apartment’s 2025 Products of the Year

    These are our picks in the last 14 months or so for our favorite products to go in smaller environments where space is at a premium, and an extra splash of style is a bonus. A few of these products’ full reviews will be posted in the next couple of…
    - 10 days ago, 4 Feb 25, 9:33pm -
  • Powered Delight – The Dynaudio Focus 10 Speakers

    Powered Delight – The Dynaudio Focus 10 Speakers

    Think about cables for a few minutes. Then think about having only a pair of power cords in your system.If you’re in a small space, less is usually more, so this is not a bad thing for you. The Dynaudio Focus 10 speakers only need a pair of power c…
    - 11 days ago, 3 Feb 25, 6:45pm -
  • The Sim 390 is a front end that does it all…

    The Sim 390 is a front end that does it all…

    If you’d like a high-performance system with a minimal box count, consider the Sim Audio 390. It’s a line preamplifier, streaming DAC, headphone amplifier and MM/MC phono preamplifier. It even has Bluetooth and HDMI inputs. Sim gear is as bulletp…
    - 39 days ago, 6 Jan 25, 8:36pm -
  • McIntosh MC275 Power Amplifier

    McIntosh MC275 Power Amplifier

    The MC275 from McIntosh is not only one of the all time classics, when it comes to vacuum tube amplifiers, it is quite possibly one of (if not the best) of their tube amps, in terms of value, sonics, and build quality. The new MC1052 is pretty awesom…
    - 39 days ago, 6 Jan 25, 7:19pm -
  • It’s National Bobblehead Day!

    It’s National Bobblehead Day!

    Phil Sklar, Co-Founder and CEO of the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum has just let me know that tomorrow, January 7, is National Bobblehead Day. Located in my home town of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, they’ve introduced three new Margaritavill…
    - 39 days ago, 6 Jan 25, 12:32pm -

Part Time Audiophile

  • newYG Acoustics Talus Loudspeakers & Descent Subwoofer | REVIEW
    As I've gravitated toward bigger and more expensive gear reviews in 2024, thanks to a much larger listening space, I've noticed something peculiar. While I love reviewing the big gear, and acquiring more seat time with the finest the high-end audio i…
    - 22 hours ago, 14 Feb 25, 12:00am -
  • newOrigin Live to Launch MkV Tonearms | Announcements
    As PT.Audio is preparing to review the latest products from Origin Live, the UK manufacturer famous for tonearms and turntables, we thought we'd preview the MkV tonearm range, which is making its debut at the 2024 Bristol HiFi Show. Here's the press…
    - 2 days ago, 13 Feb 25, 12:07am -
  • TEAC AP-507 Power Amplifier Introduced | Announcements
    TEAC is definitely making a push into high-end audio, and not under their Esoteric Audio moniker. Graig Neville just reviewed the TEAC PD-505T digital transport a few weeks ago, and we also heard a killer headphone rig with a TEAC amplifier at a Moon…
    - 2 days ago, 12 Feb 25, 10:00am -
  • YG Acoustics Factory Tour | On the Road
    Like many endeavors it started as a road trip. I was considering visiting my son in California for Christmas, but we had just gotten together as a family for Thanksgiving in New Orleans. Having lunch with friends one of my more vocal and outgoing fri…
    - 3 days ago, 12 Feb 25, 12:00am -
  • SVS Ultra Evolution Tower Loudspeakers | REVIEW
    During AXPONA this year, I was exposed to a plethora of new speaker lines. In particular, I listened to a whole new series of speakers called the SVS Ultra Evolution Series and was left very impressed. SVS was founded in 1998 and is currently headed…
    - 6 days ago, 9 Feb 25, 12:00am -

Audiophilia

  • Katy Lied—Steely Dan/Analogue Productions UHQR 45 RPM vinyl reissue

    Katy Lied—Steely Dan/Analogue Productions UHQR 45 RPM vinyl reissue

    Well, here it is. It's the UHQR remaster from Analogue Productions that Steely Dan fans have been waiting for but worried about. The worry? The original 1975 ABC Records recording, encoded with dbx, has never had the reputation of the band’s other…
    - 5 days ago, 9 Feb 25, 11:13am -
  • Sir Adrian Boult and Elgar's Second Symphony.

    Sir Adrian Boult and Elgar's Second Symphony.

    Elgar premiered his Symphony No. 2 in Eb Major with the Queen’s Hall Orchestra on the 24th May 1911 to an audience who seemed slightly bewildered by its emotional content. Elgar remarked to Billy Reed, the concertmaster of the orchestra, that they…
    - 6 days ago, 9 Feb 25, 4:51am -
  • Air Tight PC-1 Supreme MC Phono Cartridge

    Air Tight PC-1 Supreme MC Phono Cartridge

    The Air Tight PC-1 Supreme MC Phono Cartridge is in the upper echelon of Japanese hand-made super cartridges and is priced at USD 12,975. The cartridge sits in the middle of the extant carts produced by Air Tight, between the PC-1 Coda at USD 10,975…
    - 14 days ago, 1 Feb 25, 3:21am -
  • Small Green Computer Premier Server & Player Bundle

    Small Green Computer Premier Server & Player Bundle

    When I moved to Indonesia with my family for 8 months in early January 2024 for an academic sabbatical, I had to leave behind my high-end audio system (torture!). I was thus motivated to explore simple/small—but with high-quality sound and easy-to-…
    - 14 days ago, 1 Feb 25, 3:20am -
  • Margules I-240 Tube Integrated Amplifier

    Margules I-240 Tube Integrated Amplifier

    This is a review of the Margules I-240 Class A Tube Integrated Amplifier (USD 7000). I’ll start by saying the obvious: we love tube amps, I mean, what’s not to like? The sound, the aesthetics, and the visual glow of tubes hypnotize. Much has been…
    - 14 days ago, 1 Feb 25, 3:20am -

Enjoy The Music

  • STEREO Sound Education Sessions In America

    STEREO Sound Education Sessions In America

    Favorite Subject: Sound Studies – What seemed to be a crazy idea at first turned out to be a didactic hi-fi-hit at an American high school. STEREO hosted informative "Sound Education Sessions" there and also set an outstanding example for learning…
    - 28 Sep 24, 6:08pm -
  • Listen To The Music You Like

    Listen To The Music You Like

    Do you remember the Knights Templar? Or the story of King Arthur and the search for the Holy Grail? In Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, they actually found it, and to everyone's surprise, it turned out not to be some jewel-encrusted chalice, desi…
    - 28 Sep 24, 6:07pm -
  • Review: Merrill Audio Element 110 Monoblock Power Amplifier

    Review: Merrill Audio Element 110 Monoblock Power Amplifier

    When I was offered this power amplifier for review, at 150 Watts each, I assumed that these monoblock's power rating was too low to drive my reference Sound Lab Majestic 545 electrostatic speakers. These speakers' impedance drops quite low when play…
    - 28 Sep 24, 4:34am -
  • Review: Volti Audio Lucera Hybrid Horn Loudspeaker

    Review: Volti Audio Lucera Hybrid Horn Loudspeaker

    As soon as I started playing music through Volti Audio's Lucera speakers, I noticed how quiet they were. Not that they couldn't play loud. It was just between each note there was stillness and calm. This lowering of the noise floor had some interest…
    - 28 Sep 24, 4:31am -
  • Pacific Audio Fest 2024 A Success... And PAF 2026

    Pacific Audio Fest 2024 A Success... And PAF 2026

    "We did it!," says the PAF press release from show promoters Lou Hinkley and Gary Gill. "Three years of Pacific Audio Fest, and even though we had fewer vendors everyone did great business and had a great time. We had so many people attending who ju…
    - 27 Sep 24, 4:26am -

AudiophileReview.com

StereoNET Australia

  • newJVC DLA HD 250 Projector
    Perfect working condition. Used in dedicated room.
    - 1 hour ago, 14 Feb 25, 8:20pm -
  • newMelco HA-N1AH40BK-eu Streamer (Music)
    Purchased a few years ago from an sna member. Very well built as you would expect from this Japanese manufacturer Thanks for viewing.
    - 1 hour ago, 14 Feb 25, 8:19pm -
  • newJBL OLYMPUS SR8 C50 Floorstanding Loudspeakers
    Purchased from the original owners. Imported into Australia in 1976. The timber feet can be removed if required. Pick up is preferred as these are unmarked and would ensure safe transit. If shipping is required they would need to be wrapped then boxe…
    - 1 hour ago, 14 Feb 25, 8:18pm -
  • newAnthem MRX1140 4K AV Receiver
    MRX 1140 Specifications PREAMPLIFIER Maximum Output (<0.1% THD) 5.2 VRMS, 7.1VRMS Frequency Response 20Hz - 30KHz +/-0.2dB Frequency Response, Analog-Direct N/A THD+N (2 Vrms output) -100 dB S/N Ratio (2 Vrms output, IEC-A fil…
    - 1 hour ago, 14 Feb 25, 8:14pm -
  • newJVC DLANZ8 Projector
    TRUE 4K PROJECTOR 8K READY LENS MEMORY - INSANE BLACK LEVELS AND TONE MAPPING BRAND NEW UNOPENED BOX FULL 3 YEAR MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY Device D-ILA Techno…
    - 2 hours ago, 14 Feb 25, 7:57pm -

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 &amp; 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

  • T+A News - Talis 330 Loudspeakers
    Herford, 28 January 2025 – Germany's premier high-end audio specialist, T+A elektroakustik, continues the rejuvenation of its speaker portfolio with the latest evolution of its renowned Talis series. The newly unveiled Talis S 330 floorstanding and…
    - 15 days ago, 30 Jan 25, 5:41pm -
  • TIDAL Audio Launches New Reference Loudspeaker
    Erftstadt, Germany, January 2025 – Effective Immediately, TIDAL-Audio GmbH is proud to announce the TIDAL AP 1. Born from our groundbreaking TIDAL x Bugatti project Royale, driven by the challenge: how to make the Royale, since its unparalleled com…
    - 15 days ago, 30 Jan 25, 1:19pm -
  • Linn today announces the release of their first-ever plinth performance upgrade for Sondek LP12.
    First debuted in the limited edition, 50th anniversary Sondek LP12-50, Bedrok™ is formed of orthogonal layers of beech placed under extreme pressure and heat to create an entirely new, solid and massive material. This engineered, ultra-dense wood h…
    - 15 days ago, 30 Jan 25, 1:17pm -
  • TADL Announces TAD-ME1TX Bookshelf Speaker System Featuring Upgraded CST Driver and Other Refinements
    Tokyo, JP (January 30, 2025) – Technical Audio Devices Laboratories, Inc. (TADL) a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-end audio components and speaker systems, is proud to announce the TAD-ME1TX bookshelf speaker system, the ne…
    - 15 days ago, 30 Jan 25, 1:12pm -
  • Musical Fidelity Nu-Vista 800.2
    After the huge success of the acclaimed and multi-awarded Nu-Vista 800.2, Musical Fidelity is proud to announce the new Nu-Vista 600.2. Please note, the Nu-Vista 600.2 is identical in design and value of the components to the Nu-Vista 800.2, but less…
    - 16 days ago, 29 Jan 25, 2:58pm -

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 -