A powerhouse player over seven decades, saxophonist George Coleman is […]The post George Coleman: Live at Smalls Jazz Club appeared first on The Absolute Sound. - 23 hours ago, 8 Dec 23, 1:21pm -
In this video Thomas Tan reviews the Hegel Viking CD […]The post Hegel Viking CD Player Review | Thomas Tan Reports appeared first on The Absolute Sound. - 1 day ago, 8 Dec 23, 11:56am -
Excel Sound Corporation’s Masao Okada-san has been building OEM cartridges […]The post Hana Umami Blue Phono Cartridge appeared first on The Absolute Sound. - 1 day ago, 8 Dec 23, 8:53am -
Found deep in the groves of your favorite LPs, and […]The post Introducing Submerge Wilson Audio’s Latest Powered Subwoofer appeared first on The Absolute Sound. - 1 day ago, 8 Dec 23, 8:44am -
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 days ago, 20 Nov 23, 12:00am -
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 days ago, 20 Nov 23, 12:00am -
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 days ago, 20 Nov 23, 12:00am -
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 days ago, 20 Nov 23, 12:00am -
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… - 23 days ago, 17 Nov 23, 12:00am -
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 days ago, 20 Nov 23, 12:00am -
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 days ago, 20 Nov 23, 12:00am -
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 days ago, 20 Nov 23, 12:00am -
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 days ago, 20 Nov 23, 12:00am -
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… - 23 days ago, 17 Nov 23, 12:00am -
Audio: Listen to this article. It should come as no surprise to members of the Audiophile Style community that I’m a big fan of Japanese jazz, the Three Blind Mice record label, and especi… - 1 day ago, 8 Dec 23, 7:20am -
Audio: Listen to this article. As I’ve written about before, despite being engrossed in audiophiledom for the past decade or so, I only recently ventured into IEMs. Most of my listening oc… - 3 days ago, 6 Dec 23, 7:22am -
Audio: Listen to this article. Between December 2005 and December 2007 Bert van der Wolf used a prototype dCS analog to digital converter to capture Jos van Immerseel’s orchestra Anima Ete… - 9 days ago, 30 Nov 23, 7:29pm -
Audio: Listen to this article. A simple, yet powerful demonstration for today. I'm sure the audience for this will be much larger over time, than it is at the time of publication. Everyone w… - 10 days ago, 29 Nov 23, 10:26am -
Audio: Listen to this article. Just in... HARMAN Acquires Roon, a popular Multi-Device, Multi-Room Audio Technology PlatformRoon’s Audiophile-Quality M… - 12 days ago, 27 Nov 23, 11:14am -
Quote from: opnly bafld on Today at 04:29 pmLooking at the 4 current posts (the others are 7+ years old, didn't read) 3 of them disagree with you and the fourth one even moved away from the amp. Def... - 26 mins ago, 9 Dec 23, 12:16pm -
Quote from: Markwatkiss on Today at 07:24 pmIt has been my experience that Bryston amps coupled with an accomplished tube pre amp fleshes out the linearity of the Bryston.Presentation is richer and more complete ov... - 38 mins ago, 9 Dec 23, 12:04pm -
MoFi Distribution proudly introduces the new MoFi Electronics MasterDeckturntable, a reference grade product designed by master turntable maker Allen Perkins. Created by vinyl lovers for those with the desire to accurately reveal and experience the… - 18 days ago, 21 Nov 23, 1:37pm -
$299/pair Verafiaudiollc.com Listening to The Knack’s “Africa,” I tried a trick that I’ve seen at more than one hifi show – I hooked this $300 pair of speakers to about $200k worth of gear. Wacky as this seems, it illustrates two things: th… - 20 days ago, 19 Nov 23, 8:24pm -
After spending an afternoon with staffer Earle’s Focal Sopra 3s, just before firing up their new Vestia no.1 at my place, the level of sonic excellence they bring to a $1,198 pair of speakers seems amazing. Listening to the same handful of tracks t… - 20 days ago, 19 Nov 23, 7:58pm -
Cover Story Digital and Analog parity:The Tambaqui DAC and Lupe Phono from Mola-Mola Features Old School: Going down the Revox Rabbit Holeby Jeff Dorgay 1095: Vera-Fi’s awesome Vera Link. Now you have sound anywhere! The Audiophile Apartment: The… - 28 days ago, 11 Nov 23, 10:10am -
One of the most compelling things about the world’s finest products, be it speakers, watches, cameras, you name it – is the ease of enjoying them in a fashion that you no longer think about the object in use. There’s no more longing for additio… - 30 days ago, 9 Nov 23, 6:42pm -
I’ve been told on multiple occasions by numerous people that when it comes to holiday gifts, I’m notoriously “tough to buy for.” Nonsense! I’m an audiophile! I have a million things I want, and I [...] - 1 day ago, 8 Dec 23, 1:00am -
If you have visited the website over the weekend (also now available at the address PT.audio) you will have no doubt noticed our huge update to the Buyers Guide for 2024. Filled with all the [...] - 4 days ago, 5 Dec 23, 9:48am -
Welcome to 2024’s Best Hi-Fi Accessories from the Part-Time Audiophile Buyers Guide for 2024. We’re not saying that these are the “best” hi-fi accessories or that these choices somehow overrule anyone else’s favorites. We’re saying [...] - 6 days ago, 3 Dec 23, 7:00am -
Welcome to 2024’s Best Cables, Power Management and Grounding from the Part-Time Audiophile Buyers Guide. We’re not saying that these are the “best” cables, power management and grounding devices or that these choices somehow overrule [...] - 6 days ago, 3 Dec 23, 4:00am -
Welcome to 2024’s Best Headphone Gear from the Part-Time Audiophile Buyers Guide. We’re not saying that this is the “best” headphone gear or that these choices somehow overrule anyone else’s favorites. We’re saying that these [...] - 6 days ago, 3 Dec 23, 1:00am -
UPDATED DEC 6, 2023.This list will be updated regularly. The latest additions appear at the top. When the latest update appears, the previous update selections will be placed in genre sections for easier viewing. Please note the new navigation links.… - 3 days ago, 6 Dec 23, 6:30am -
Vintage is French-born, New York City-based tenor player Jerome Sabbagh’s third album. The Turn from 2014, No Filter from 2018, reviewed in Audiophilia, and now Vintage (2023). Each brings a project-like feel, with Sabbagh using sidemen to suit the… - 3 days ago, 6 Dec 23, 3:13am -
We recently published a review of the $3280 Degritter MARK II Ultrasonic Record Cleaning Machine. It was a rave and well deserved. I loved its functionality and its effortless way of producing sparkling clean records. With so much minute grime gone f… - 5 days ago, 4 Dec 23, 7:55am -
Our writers are lucky to intersect with the gear we do. Even luckier to have the kit in our homes and review it for you. There are numerous requests for reviews that we just do not have the manpower to cover. Imagine the hundreds of pieces we miss.Wi… - 8 days ago, 1 Dec 23, 2:36am -
These are the finest recordings/performances we listened to this year. We discussed some of the recordings on our social media channels, used them in equipment reviews, reviewed them on YouTube or received full reviews at Audiophilia. For the latter… - 8 days ago, 1 Dec 23, 2:36am -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
I have been exploring several new Record Store Day releases, a few of which hail from two different labels with the common thread of being produced by the award winning modern day champion of Jazz, producer and archival sleuth Zev Feldman. All of the… - 10 days ago, 29 Nov 23, 2:19pm -
Further Information: JBL Synthesis array speaker set for 5.1 channels Front array 1000 pair Center array 880 Rear array 800 pair Sub woofer array 1500 the tops were tacky from age, have been cleane… - 8 hours ago, 9 Dec 23, 4:59am -
Further Information: Bought March 2022 with receipt and 3 year warranty (till March 2025) box and cable included https://www.parasound.com/a23+.php - 8 hours ago, 9 Dec 23, 4:56am -
Further Information: Hi all, I am selling the brand new unopened limited edition Audio Technica 60Anniversary Turntable AT-LP2022. Info as below: https://www.audio-technica.com/en-au/at-lp2022 After some thought, I have… - 9 hours ago, 9 Dec 23, 3:47am -
Further Information: Less than 1 month old pair of Genelec 8361a in white. Comes with double boxes and all accessories including optional rotary volume controller and a remote controller. Unfortunately still not to my taste so decided to let… - 9 hours ago, 9 Dec 23, 3:42am -
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 -
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 -
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 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 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 -
Recently, I was reading about a leading industry engineer who strived for components that were "one-noters." What they meant by that phrase was simple: a piece of audio gear should create an impact in your listening environment from the first note yo… - 2 days ago, 7 Dec 23, 9:06am -
It's not often that I get the opportunity to review an amplifier that harkens back to the days of yore—big, heavy, power hungry. It's a fun exercise to cleanse ones palate, so to speak, of all of the Class D amps I've been using lately. There was a… - 3 days ago, 6 Dec 23, 3:50pm -
Beginning at the end of 2003, PF established its first annual awards for fine audio. The Brutus Award was established for the best that David Robinson and Dave and Carol Clark had heard in their own listening rooms during that year. You can think o… - 3 days ago, 6 Dec 23, 2:48pm -
There are many reasons to collect records, and the best and most common reason is for the music. However, if you also care about sound, and you own a high end audio system, the sound can be, as it is to me, just as important. You can also collect LPs… - 6 days ago, 3 Dec 23, 10:13am -
Uncompromising Top of the Line Performance Extraordinary Value E3’s striking black and blue design aesthetic, ergonomic shape, and Gorilla Glass 3 clad cups are just a taste of the the exciting upgrades to our midrange lineup. E3 is a closed-back… - 8 days ago, 1 Dec 23, 12:10pm -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
