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  • newLe 34ième Montreal Audiofest
    Sunny? Spring-y? Even more bizarre: No snow is predicted for the entire weekend of the 34th Montreal Audiofest, which runs from March 24 to March 26. It always snows during the 'fest. It’s tradition!, like watching the ducks on the rooftop pond…
    - 22 hours ago, 25 Mar 23, 12:00am -
  • newThe NAD/DALI/AudioQuest Room
    Friday—opening day—was crazy. I've never visited so many rooms in one day at an audio show—14, to be exact. That's a lot of rooms to cover. As a show reporter, you must take the time to listen to the gear, evaluate its sound, jot down legible…
    - 22 hours ago, 25 Mar 23, 12:00am -
  • newLe Studio du Son Room
    Making its North American premiere—perhaps its world premiere, according to Le Studio du Son's Olivier Fragman—was the Aperion Verus III Concert V8T Tower speaker ($5000/pair, the big ones in the photo above). The sensitivity of the V8T, with it…
    - 22 hours ago, 25 Mar 23, 12:00am -
  • newEsoteric Grandioso M1X monoblock power amplifier

    Esoteric Grandioso M1X monoblock power amplifier

    Of all the brand lines I've reviewed, none's sound has changed as much over time as Esoteric's top-tier Grandioso series. When I first encountered Grandioso setups at shows, they consistently sounded dark. That in itself is not necessarily bad; the d…
    - 2 days ago, 24 Mar 23, 12:00am -
  • newDark Side of the Moon Listening Events Across America

    Dark Side of the Moon Listening Events Across America

    Got plans for Saturday afternoon? How 'bout a visit to the dark side? The dark side of the moon, that is—or, rather, The Dark Side of the Moon?To commemorate the 50th anniversary of that audiophile favorite, music enthusiast Philip O'Hanlon, of…
    - 2 days ago, 24 Mar 23, 12:00am -

AudioStream.com

  • newLe 34ième Montreal Audiofest
    Sunny? Spring-y? Even more bizarre: No snow is predicted for the entire weekend of the 34th Montreal Audiofest, which runs from March 24 to March 26. It always snows during the 'fest. It’s tradition!, like watching the ducks on the rooftop pond…
    - 22 hours ago, 25 Mar 23, 12:00am -
  • newThe NAD/DALI/AudioQuest Room
    Friday—opening day—was crazy. I've never visited so many rooms in one day at an audio show—14, to be exact. That's a lot of rooms to cover. As a show reporter, you must take the time to listen to the gear, evaluate its sound, jot down legible…
    - 22 hours ago, 25 Mar 23, 12:00am -
  • newLe Studio du Son Room
    Making its North American premiere—perhaps its world premiere, according to Le Studio du Son's Olivier Fragman—was the Aperion Verus III Concert V8T Tower speaker ($5000/pair, the big ones in the photo above). The sensitivity of the V8T, with it…
    - 22 hours ago, 25 Mar 23, 12:00am -
  • newEsoteric Grandioso M1X monoblock power amplifier

    Esoteric Grandioso M1X monoblock power amplifier

    Of all the brand lines I've reviewed, none's sound has changed as much over time as Esoteric's top-tier Grandioso series. When I first encountered Grandioso setups at shows, they consistently sounded dark. That in itself is not necessarily bad; the d…
    - 2 days ago, 24 Mar 23, 12:00am -
  • newDark Side of the Moon Listening Events Across America

    Dark Side of the Moon Listening Events Across America

    Got plans for Saturday afternoon? How 'bout a visit to the dark side? The dark side of the moon, that is—or, rather, The Dark Side of the Moon?To commemorate the 50th anniversary of that audiophile favorite, music enthusiast Philip O'Hanlon, of…
    - 2 days ago, 24 Mar 23, 12:00am -

Computer Audiophile

  • newThe Dark Side of the Moon in Dolby TrueHD Atmos

    The Dark Side of the Moon in Dolby TrueHD Atmos

      Audio: Listen to this article.  I got in the car this morning, put on The Dark Side of the Moon 50th Anniversary version, and headed to school with my 11 year old daughter. There are few things in life bett…
    - 1 day ago, 24 Mar 23, 2:23pm -
  • $200 IEM Matchup

    $200 IEM Matchup

      Audio: Listen to this article.  In my previous IEM review, I looked at five budget ($50 or less) IEMs. I followed that up with a Club TBVO post that added a sixth IEM to that roundup. The resounding winner…
    - 4 days ago, 22 Mar 23, 7:04am -
  • Using Roon ARC on Vacation - I Hate It, I Love It, I'm Indifferent

    Using Roon ARC on Vacation - I Hate It, I Love It, I'm Indifferent

      Audio: Listen to this article.  This past week I was in my favorite place on Earth, the Hawaiian island of Kauai. There's nothing better than spending time with family in paradise, with spotty mobile phon…
    - 9 days ago, 16 Mar 23, 12:46pm -
  • An Audiophile’s Journey into Immersive Audio

    An Audiophile’s Journey into Immersive Audio

      Audio: Listen to this article.  I have been an audiophile since the 1980’s when I first pieced together my first semi serious system once I graduated from law school. Nevertheless, I have always been a fa…
    - 11 days ago, 14 Mar 23, 10:03am -
  • A Single Source Of Precision

    A Single Source Of Precision

      Audio: Listen to this article.  On the way to my daughter's school this morning, I introduced her to the magic of the Radio Garden application. The app features a rotating globe on which radio stations from…
    - 24 days ago, 2 Mar 23, 7:49am -

AudioCircle Updates

  • newRe: Truth in Generalizations?
    Quote from: musicdre on Today at 01:11 amreally not trying to re-start the old subjective/objective debate hereDitto. 
    - 52 mins ago, 25 Mar 23, 8:59pm -
  • newRe: Joke of the Day
    What’s brown and sounds like a bell?DUNG!Cheers, John
    - 1 hour ago, 25 Mar 23, 8:40pm -
  • newRe: Montreal Audiofest 2023

    Re: Montreal Audiofest 2023

    BP19 looks nice…
    - 2 hours ago, 25 Mar 23, 8:04pm -
  • newRe: Between the studs treatment for in-wall speakers
    Mass loading the wall will be the best option to stop the wall from ringing. Pack at least the cavities the speakers are in with layers of mdf. Caulk the layers together with cheap latex caulk. The void you leave around the speakers should be filled…
    - 2 hours ago, 25 Mar 23, 8:01pm -
  • newRe: They Knew How to Record back then.
    Quote from: newzooreview on Today at 01:40 amI assume the reference is to 35mm magnetic tape. Celluloid, used for movies, was optically encoded. As you say, it definitely did not allow for audiophile sound.I woul...
    - 2 hours ago, 25 Mar 23, 8:01pm -

Head-Fi Updates

TONEAudio Magazine

  • The Puron Power Filter

    The Puron Power Filter

    $250 verafiaudiollc.com One of the most important things in your audio system is the quality of the power you are feeding it. Before spending a ton of your hard-earned cash on exotic audio accessories, consider sorting out the power first. The more a…
    - 13 days ago, 12 Mar 23, 2:50pm -
  • New Wyred 4 Sound Power Conditioner

    New Wyred 4 Sound Power Conditioner

    We all know how good quality power delivery is to your audio system. The new ProPowerStream from Wyred 4 U/Wyred 4 Sound comes in at an introductory price of $699 with one of their power cords included – A nice touch. With a 1000 Watt capacity (max…
    - 47 days ago, 6 Feb 23, 11:16pm -
  • RAW Power – 50th Anniv. Legacy Edition
    Listening to the 50th anniversary edition of this punk classic raises a few questions: How did I get this old? How did Iggy make it this long? But the one question I can answer definitively is how does this record stand up half a century later? It st…
    - 47 days ago, 6 Feb 23, 8:44pm -
  • New Network Players From Cambridge Audio

    New Network Players From Cambridge Audio

    Cambridge Audio just announced the release of their AXN10 and (half chassis sized) MNX10 streamers. Combining an ESS SABRE ES9033Q DAC chipset and Cambridge’s StreamMagic Gen 4 Module, these two streaming DACs let you connect to nearly anything wit…
    - 54 days ago, 30 Jan 23, 10:15pm -
  • The LSA VT-150 Integrated

    The LSA VT-150 Integrated

    With the backlit output meters bouncing to the sound of Massive Attack, cranking up the VT-150s bias to the “high” position and plugging in a set of KT150 tubes proves to be a great move to get that club feeling. Our Team Fink Kim speakers are re…
    - 63 days ago, 21 Jan 23, 5:48pm -

Part Time Audiophile

  • newZu DL-103 Mk. II Phono Cartridge | REVIEW
    The Zu DL-103 Mk. II phono cartridge prompts a single question: Can magic be found in the ordinary? When Brian Hunter asked if I’d like to review the Zu DL-103 Mk. II cartridge I immediately [...]
    - 2 days ago, 24 Mar 23, 1:00am -
  • Revival Audio Introduces SPRINT Line | Announcements
    Revival Audio of France is getting lots of attention this year for producing their Atalante line of loudspeakers–speakers with classic looks but superb, modern performance. Distributed in the US by Tone Imports, Revival is now [...]
    - 2 days ago, 23 Mar 23, 10:14am -
  • Fidelity Imports Partners With Gold Note | Announcements
    We’re excited to report that Fidelity Imports is now the US distributor for Gold Note. PTA has enjoyed Gold Note products in the past, but we’ve been noticing that some of the newest products from [...]
    - 4 days ago, 21 Mar 23, 4:19pm -
  • Naim Uniti Atom Headphone Edition | REVIEW
    The Naim Uniti Atom Headphone Edition, along with the Focal Celestee headphones, is an attempt to ask myself an important question for 2023: to headphone or not to headphone? There was a point last year [...]
    - 7 days ago, 19 Mar 23, 1:00am -
  • Rethm Trishna Loudspeakers | REVIEW
    Rethm, Pitch, Texture, the three muses of music. Can’t make it without them, can’t think too hard about them or the illusion fades away. But wait… Rethm? The quietly excellent Indian speaker company that’s been [...]
    - 9 days ago, 17 Mar 23, 1:00am -

Audiophilia

  • newThorens TD 1600 Turntable

    Thorens TD 1600 Turntable

    This review is of the Thorens TD 1600 model. The TD 1601 Turntable uses an automatic arm lift and adds $500 to the manual TD 1600’s $2999/incl. tonearm MSRP. The 1601 is identical to the 1600 except for the auto lift function. The TD 1600 is the la…
    - 2 days ago, 24 Mar 23, 5:15am -
  • newDual CS 618Q Manual HiFi Turntable

    Dual CS 618Q Manual HiFi Turntable

    German turntable manufacturer Dual has negotiated the ups and downs of the turntable industry very skillfully since its formation in 1927. Without giving you a turntable worldview history lesson, Dual, and its numerous iterations ended up in the hand…
    - 2 days ago, 24 Mar 23, 5:15am -
  • newiFi Audio Neo Stream

    iFi Audio Neo Stream

    Headquartered in the UK with its distribution center in the USA, iFi Audio has been producing various small, innovative, relatively inexpensive, and lightweight home and portable audio devices since 2012. In addition to digital media devices (streame…
    - 2 days ago, 24 Mar 23, 5:00am -
  • Allnic Audio T-1500 MK2 Single-Ended Stereo Integrated Amplifier

    Allnic Audio T-1500 MK2 Single-Ended Stereo Integrated Amplifier

    We live in an age of behemoths. Corporate behemoths that are the agents and producers of things. We have been told that large economies of scale are a requisite for modern life, and only vast multinational corporations can service the requirements of…
    - 23 days ago, 3 Mar 23, 4:01am -
  • HiFiMan Sundara Closed-Back Headphones

    HiFiMan Sundara Closed-Back Headphones

    In a time when high-end wireless headphones are all the rage and have invaded my home, I am happy to get back to those old wired cans that I love and cherish. This is a review of the HiFiMan Sundara Closed Back Headphones ($399). I consider these can…
    - 23 days ago, 3 Mar 23, 4:00am -

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…
    - 35 days ago, 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…
    - 38 days ago, 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…
    - 38 days ago, 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…
    - 38 days ago, 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…
    - 39 days ago, 15 Feb 23, 4:05am -

StereoNET Australia

  • newEquipment Rack 5 Shelf - Adelaide
    Further Information: Rack may be a copy of the Logan Sovereign. Rack is 1035 mm high, 620 wide and 520 deep as shown, Isolation cones used between shelves, and available for the bottom shelf as well. Excluding the square support pier…
    - 1 hour ago, 25 Mar 23, 8:49pm -
  • newIsoAcoustics Aperta100 18kg Speaker Isolation Stands
    Further Information:
    - 1 hour ago, 25 Mar 23, 8:48pm -
  • newRaytheon 12AX7 Long Black plate
    Further Information: Raytheon 12AX7 black plate O ring getter. I bought it tested good. Pick up available at Ultimo NSW2007 office hours or Lindfield NSW2070 after hours. Postage flat $10
    - 1 hour ago, 25 Mar 23, 8:40pm -
  • newKoora speakers by Karri Acoustics
    Further Information: Koora is a scaled down version of Nullaki which was Karri’s flagship model, well reviewed including on SNA. The dipole speakers were only available online and Koora was selling for $5,000. Beautifully crafted an…
    - 2 hours ago, 25 Mar 23, 8:12pm -
  • newBottlehead Crackatwoa with TwoQuiet Stepped Attenuator
    Bottlehead Crackatwoa with TwoQuiet Stepped Attenuator Awesome OTL amp suitable for high impedance dynamics. I used this for several years with ZMF cans. Built by myself in 2019, this was my second Bottlehead build. Comes with…
    - 2 hours ago, 25 Mar 23, 7:58pm -

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

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 -