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The Absolute Sound

  • Kacey Musgraves: Deeper Well
    This follow-up to Musgraves’ melancholy 2021 divorce album Star-Crossed is […]The post Kacey Musgraves: Deeper Well appeared first on The Absolute Sound.
    - 2 days ago, 10 Sep 24, 8:37am -
  • Getz/Gilberto Revisited
    No album better expressed and popularized Bossa Nova in America […]The post Getz/Gilberto Revisited appeared first on The Absolute Sound.
    - 2 days ago, 10 Sep 24, 8:27am -
  • High-End Audio Buyer’s Guide 2024: McIntosh Labs C53
    $8500 A standing rebuke to the folly of minimalism and […]The post High-End Audio Buyer’s Guide 2024: McIntosh Labs C53 appeared first on The Absolute Sound.
    - 2 days ago, 10 Sep 24, 8:20am -
  • Best Speakers: Magico S5 2024 First Listen and Factory Tour

    Best Speakers: Magico S5 2024 First Listen and Factory Tour

    I recently had the opportunity to visit the Magico factory/audition […]The post Best Speakers: Magico S5 2024 First Listen and Factory Tour appeared first on The Absolute Sound.
    - 2 days ago, 10 Sep 24, 8:07am -
  • Magico S3 2023 Loudspeaker
    I’ve been listening to and reviewing Magico loudspeakers since the […]The post Magico S3 2023 Loudspeaker appeared first on The Absolute Sound.
    - 3 days ago, 9 Sep 24, 9:29am -

Stereophile News

  • ModWright

    ModWright

    Dan Wright of ModWright Instruments Inc., partnered with Cardas Audio, Acora Acoustics, and Woodsong Audio to bring his new compact, affordable 9-series products, which are "based on our Reference Designs," Wright told me in a preshow email. The M…
    - 20 Nov 23, 12:00am -
  • TAD + PAD

    TAD + PAD

    Japan’s Technical Audio Devices Laboratories, Inc. (TAD) brought several products to CAF, including the US debut of the TAD Grand Evolution One (GE1) floor-standing speakers ($65,000/pair) and new TAD C1000 preamplifier ($24,950). Also in Room 651…
    - 20 Nov 23, 12:00am -
  • VK Music
    It was hard to find focus in Victor Kong's room. Between the nearly invisible AER BD3B/650mm full-range open-baffle speakers ($9800/pair) and the various amps on static display—Sun Valley SV-1616D 300B integrated amp ($2450), or the Elekit TU-8900…
    - 20 Nov 23, 12:00am -
  • Voxativ

    Voxativ

    Voxativ's Ines Adler and Christopher Cunningham brought the full Voxativ experience from Berlin to Rockville, including the new and revised Voxativ Ampeggio back-loaded horn with AC-1.9 full-range driver loudspeaker ($12,900/pair).Back in 2011 Art…
    - 20 Nov 23, 12:00am -
  • Nexxus Audio Technologies

    Nexxus Audio Technologies

    Nexus Audio Technologies' Walter Schofield presented a rig consisting of the VPI Avenger Direct turntable with Fatboy tonearm ($36,000), VPI Shyla cartridge ($2500), and Primare R35 MM/MC phono preamp ($2000); the 432 EVO Master Music Server with Ro…
    - 17 Nov 23, 12:00am -

AudioStream.com

  • ModWright

    ModWright

    Dan Wright of ModWright Instruments Inc., partnered with Cardas Audio, Acora Acoustics, and Woodsong Audio to bring his new compact, affordable 9-series products, which are "based on our Reference Designs," Wright told me in a preshow email. The M…
    - 20 Nov 23, 12:00am -
  • TAD + PAD

    TAD + PAD

    Japan’s Technical Audio Devices Laboratories, Inc. (TAD) brought several products to CAF, including the US debut of the TAD Grand Evolution One (GE1) floor-standing speakers ($65,000/pair) and new TAD C1000 preamplifier ($24,950). Also in Room 651…
    - 20 Nov 23, 12:00am -
  • VK Music
    It was hard to find focus in Victor Kong's room. Between the nearly invisible AER BD3B/650mm full-range open-baffle speakers ($9800/pair) and the various amps on static display—Sun Valley SV-1616D 300B integrated amp ($2450), or the Elekit TU-8900…
    - 20 Nov 23, 12:00am -
  • Voxativ

    Voxativ

    Voxativ's Ines Adler and Christopher Cunningham brought the full Voxativ experience from Berlin to Rockville, including the new and revised Voxativ Ampeggio back-loaded horn with AC-1.9 full-range driver loudspeaker ($12,900/pair).Back in 2011 Art…
    - 20 Nov 23, 12:00am -
  • Nexxus Audio Technologies

    Nexxus Audio Technologies

    Nexus Audio Technologies' Walter Schofield presented a rig consisting of the VPI Avenger Direct turntable with Fatboy tonearm ($36,000), VPI Shyla cartridge ($2500), and Primare R35 MM/MC phono preamp ($2000); the 432 EVO Master Music Server with Ro…
    - 17 Nov 23, 12:00am -

Computer Audiophile

AudioCircle Updates

  • newRe: Introducing Aero RCA
    I agree Lloyd, these are the best RCA cables Jason has ever made. 
    - 14 mins ago, 12 Sep 24, 5:33pm -
  • newRe: NEW NX-Bravo speaker - Great Job Hobbs!
    Hobbs, will your waveguide / cup work for the M165 driver as well, and pretty much any 5.5"-6.5" driver?  Not sure if there is a voice coil depth difference that makes a different waveguide necessary. 
    - 23 mins ago, 12 Sep 24, 5:24pm -
  • newMy first crossover upgrade JAMO D 830
    I just wanted to drop in and say how happy I am with this upgrade. It's a very noticeable upgrade, and I couldn't be happier. Pretty incredible performance for bookshelf speakers. Thanks GR!
    - 35 mins ago, 12 Sep 24, 5:12pm -
  • newRe: Tube curious
    Quote from: opnly bafld on Yesterday at 11:58 pmMany Magnavox console single ended amplifiers from the hey day work best (more power/less distortion) into 4 ohm loads.There are many vintage and newer tube amplifiers ...
    - 45 mins ago, 12 Sep 24, 5:02pm -
  • newRe: Tube curious

    Re: Tube curious

    Many Magnavox console single ended amplifiers from the hey day work best (more power/less distortion) into 4 ohm loads.There are many vintage and newer tube amplifiers that work fine with 4 oh...
    - 49 mins ago, 12 Sep 24, 4:58pm -

Head-Fi Updates

TONEAudio Magazine

  • The Vera-Fi SnubWay noise filter

    The Vera-Fi SnubWay noise filter

    No, this isn’t a wacky kind of sandwich, it’s another handy way to get high frequency switching noise out of your mains without breaking the bank. Being bathed in noise so much these days from all the wi-fi, cell phones and nearly every device in…
    - 3 days ago, 9 Sep 24, 7:36am -
  • The KIN ONE speakers from Totem

    The KIN ONE speakers from Totem

    Totem Acoustic’s new KIN ONE speakers build on the reputation earned by the KIN PLAY models. Now unpowered, they truly represent a genuine introduction to high-performance audio at a very approachable price point, employing technology from Totem’…
    - 4 days ago, 8 Sep 24, 11:59pm -
  • Issue 121
    Cover Story Now in Black:Pass Labs XA60.8 Monoblocks Features Old School: SONY’s SCD-1by Jeff Dorgay 1095: JBL L52 by Rob Lawrence The Audiophile Apartment: Jerold O’Brien’s final review,a new power strip from ISOTEK! Journeyman Audiophile: B…
    - 4 days ago, 8 Sep 24, 12:27pm -
  • Welcome to Distilled!
    Hello and welcome to 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 investment in a full rev…
    - 5 days ago, 7 Sep 24, 8:00am -
  • PrimaLuna’s new EVO 300 Hybrid Power Amp

    PrimaLuna’s new EVO 300 Hybrid Power Amp

    Last year we reviewed PrimaLuna’s EVO 300 hybrid integrated amplifier with excellent result. (You can read THAT review HERE.) It’s the perfect choice for those not wanting an all-tube amplifier, but still dig the PrimaLuna sound. Here are the hig…
    - 11 days ago, 1 Sep 24, 11:17am -

Part Time Audiophile

  • newThe Best HiFi Products Of The Year (So Far) and PAF 2024 Highlights | The Occasional Podcast
    The final episode of Season 10 of The Occasional Podcast sees the return of PT.AUDIO Editor-In-Chief Marc Phillips. Together with host Brian Hunter the duo delivers their picks for the best HiFi products of the year so far PLUS, a huge breakdown of t…
    - 2 days ago, 11 Sep 24, 4:22am -
  • 2024 Pacific Audio Fest Preview | PAF 2024
    After a long, relaxing and quiet summer, Part-Time Audiophile is ready to get back on the high-end audio show circuit this weekend. It's the 2024 Pacific Audio Fest in Seattle, and editor-in-chief Marc Phillips will be covering the rooms and walking…
    - 8 days ago, 4 Sep 24, 10:28am -
  • Manley Oasis Phono Preamplifier | REVIEW
    I'm usually averse to dropping names within the high-end audio industry, but I will say that I've known EveAnna Manley a long time. In fact, she was standing next to me when I met Colleen the first time, back at CES in 2008 or 2009. (It was also the…
    - 12 days ago, 1 Sep 24, 12:00am -
  • Musical Fidelity A1 Integrated Amplifier | REVIEW
    Gary Koh of Genesis Advanced Technologies recently visited me on the Oregon Coast so he could set up his new G7 Minuet loudspeakers in my listening room. Since I had just packed up the Burmester and YG Acoustics gear, and since I have plenty of revie…
    - 14 days ago, 30 Aug 24, 1:00am -
  • DS Audio Grand Master Optical Phono Cartridge System | REVIEW
    Let There Be Light The hell, you say? An optical phono cartridge? Yes. That’s right; no magnets, no coils, no induction-generated signals for the DS Audio Grand Master Optical Phono Cartridge System. A mechanical transduction system that uses light…
    - 19 days ago, 25 Aug 24, 1:00am -

Audiophilia

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

  • newPioneer JCA-XLR30M Headphone Cable
    I bought this brand new when I bought my Pioneer SE-Master 1 headphones. I don't think I'll ever use it so have decided to part ways with it. The connector type is MMCX to dual XLR. Regular Postage is $10 Australia wide.
    - 24 mins ago, 12 Sep 24, 5:23pm -
  • newGieseler Audio Gross Dac with Gold tune PSU Digital Analog Converter (DAC)
    This DAC is in excellent condition and has worked flawlessly since I bought it new. I also added on the Gold Tunes PSU to further improve the performance. I don't have the original box but I can box up for shipping if required. As alwa…
    - 32 mins ago, 12 Sep 24, 5:15pm -
  • newTrafomatic Audio evolution line one Pre Amplifier
    Tube preamplifier Evolution Line One by Trafomatic Audio. Very reluctant sale, but can't keep everything... Excellent/mint condition. Comes with basic remote (volume). Lots of reviews on Net. https://allhomecinema.com/review-trafomatic-…
    - 1 hour ago, 12 Sep 24, 4:20pm -
  • newRCM Audio Sensor 2 MkII Phono Preamplifier
    Up for sale is my RCM Sensor 2 MkII MC/MM Phono Stage. These are brilliant phono stages and have received very positive reviews. HiFi News stated that, "It has a superbly balanced and effortlessly captivating sound and offers a wide range…
    - 2 hours ago, 12 Sep 24, 3:57pm -
  • newAudial S5b Digital Analog Converter (DAC)
    For sale is my Audial S5b DAC in black. This was delivered on 31 July 2024. It is the current model purchased new from Audial. It is in mint condition, as new, and comes with all original materials, including the receipt. It is not yet run in.…
    - 2 hours ago, 12 Sep 24, 3:52pm -

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

  • newArrives November 8th via Columbia/Legacy Recordings
    Miles in France - Miles Davis Quintet 1963/64: The Bootleg Series, Vol. 8 Available as a 6CD / 8LP set featuring over four hours of previously-unreleased music and new liner notes by Marcus J.Moore 2LP break-out set features all recordings from Paris…
    - 4 hours ago, 12 Sep 24, 1:47pm -
  • newArt and Audio
    Roger Skoff doesn't write about sour grapes In a previous article, I wrote about how one manufacturer of exceptionally fine High-End audio electronics had had to raise the price of his products in order to be able to sell them. It was all a vicious c…
    - 1 day ago, 11 Sep 24, 8:24am -
  • The Box Tops Cry Like A Baby
    There are few if any male rock voices that I find more interesting and pleasing than the one possessed by Alex Chilton (1950-2010) during the sixties. The gritty, soulful, and expressive voice that Chilton used during his tenure with The Box Tops nev…
    - 3 days ago, 9 Sep 24, 8:52am -
  • The Original Mahler Pioneer?
    Mahler: Symphony 4. Netania Davrath, soprano; Utah Symphony/Maurice Abravanel. Vanguard Classics SVC-24 (CD, 1995, orig. rec. 1968). TT: 52.14 Downloads: archive.org (processed from LP); ca.7digital.com (Canada only); us.7digital.com (U.S. only) The…
    - 3 days ago, 9 Sep 24, 8:41am -
  • Sisters of the Moon by Susana Gomez Vazquez in Pure DSD256
    When I hear that Gonzalo Noqué is releasing a new Pure DSD256 recording on his Eudora Records label, my ears prick up. When I find that he is recording the excellent pianist Susana Gomez Vazquez, I'm doubly on alert. Her playing is just scintillatin…
    - 4 days ago, 8 Sep 24, 9:04am -

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 -