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The Absolute Sound

  • newThe New NODE ICON is Available Today
    TORONTO, CANADA, DECEMBER 12, 2024 – BLUESOUND, the original wireless […]The post The New NODE ICON is Available Today appeared first on The Absolute Sound.
    - 1 hour ago, 12 Dec 24, 10:23am -
  • newT+A Announces New Pulsar Loudspeakers: S 130
    December 11, 2024 – Germany’s leading high-end audio specialist, T+A […]The post T+A Announces New Pulsar Loudspeakers: S 130 appeared first on The Absolute Sound.
    - 1 day ago, 11 Dec 24, 7:24am -
  • newIn Praise of Brother Ray
    To listen to the hype, you might think Beyoncé Knowles […]The post In Praise of Brother Ray appeared first on The Absolute Sound.
    - 2 days ago, 10 Dec 24, 12:23pm -
  • newBest Stereo Under $5k Series: Cabasse RIALTO Bookshelf Hi-Fi System
    With their nearly full bandwidth response, the repressed Wisconsinite within […]The post Best Stereo Under $5k Series: Cabasse RIALTO Bookshelf Hi-Fi System appeared first on The Absolute Sound.
    - 2 days ago, 10 Dec 24, 12:17pm -
  • … women only
    Acoustical Systems, a German manufacturer of ultra-high-end turntables, tonearms, and […]The post … women only appeared first on The Absolute Sound.
    - 5 days ago, 7 Dec 24, 6:52am -

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

  • newPearl Jam's Vitalogy Turns 30, Gets Released in TrueHD Dolby Atmos

    Pearl Jam's Vitalogy Turns 30, Gets Released in TrueHD Dolby Atmos

              Audio: Listen to this article.  I’m a music lover, huge Pearl Jam fan, and audiophile with a stereo and immersive system. When the band released Gigaton in March, 2020 it released both ster…
    - 23 hours ago, 11 Dec 24, 12:29pm -
  • An Inexpensive Upgrade In More Ways Than One

    An Inexpensive Upgrade In More Ways Than One

              Audio: Listen to this article.  I constantly look for ways to improve my music listening life. Last week I had an idea, which sent me down a deep rabbit hole filled with information, but not…
    - 3 days ago, 9 Dec 24, 8:18am -
  • I Bet You’ve Never Heard This … #6

    I Bet You’ve Never Heard This … #6

              Audio: Listen to this article.  Welcome to the sixth installment of I Bet You’ve Never Heard This, where I recommend albums you actually may have heard, but you get the gist of what I’m s…
    - 7 days ago, 5 Dec 24, 7:03am -
  • My New Favorite In-Ear Headphones

    My New Favorite In-Ear Headphones

              Audio: Listen to this article.   I’m no Jude Mansilla by any means, but I do appreciate nice headphones when I’m not listening to two or twelve channels of Wilson Audio loudspeakers…
    - 16 days ago, 26 Nov 24, 10:38am -
  • Why Don't You Use Digital Room Correction? - A Follow Up Opportunity

    Why Don't You Use Digital Room Correction? - A Follow Up Opportunity

              Audio: Listen to this article.   Near the end of August I asked members of the Audiophile Style community a simple question, why don't you use digital room correction? One person follow…
    - 22 days ago, 20 Nov 24, 11:49am -

AudioCircle Updates

  • newRe: Pumpkinman’s "Rock and Roll" thread.

    Re: Pumpkinman’s "Rock and Roll" thread.


    - 24 mins ago, 12 Dec 24, 11:01am -
  • newRe: Howdy Folks
    Welcome!
    - 34 mins ago, 12 Dec 24, 10:51am -
  • newFS: Sparkler Audio NOS S515 Ballade CD Player/Transport with Extras
    Sparkler Audio NOS S515 Ballade CD Player/Transport with ExtrasI purchased this from Charney Audio in April 2023. It sounds great as a NOS CD player and is even a better transport. At one time I owned a very highly modified 47Labs Flatfish transport…
    - 52 mins ago, 12 Dec 24, 10:33am -
  • newRe: Howdy Folks
    Quote from: Rocky9801 on Today at 06:09 pmI live in St Charles, MO. Looking for a new home for RCA Ortho Hi Fi cabinet from the 50s or 60s.Was bought new by my parents.Anybody interested?JohnWelcome ...
    - 1 hour ago, 12 Dec 24, 10:22am -
  • newRe: Considering building a pair, but a few questions
    Interesting comments about the Vandersteins. It's been quite a few years since I have seen or heard any but my recollection was they sounded very "tubby" at the time but otherwise the mid range seemed ok. Long time also since hearing any B&W's but it…
    - 1 hour ago, 12 Dec 24, 10:20am -

Head-Fi Updates

TONEAudio Magazine

  • World’s FIRST Review: The Magnepan 2.7X

    World’s FIRST Review: The Magnepan 2.7X

    A long journey of refinement Visiting Echo Audio in Portland, Oregon always turns up something intriguing from my audio journey, and this day would be no different. Lurking in the back room was a pair of Magnepan MGII speakers  that a customer had r…
    - 3 days ago, 9 Dec 24, 10:22am -
  • Voodoo Labs Carbon Age Standard Cables

    Voodoo Labs Carbon Age Standard Cables

    Further exploration… By Chris Harr and Jeff Dorgay One of the most over used cliches in the world of audio writing is that a cable delivers a “component level” upgrade. However, after Chris spending a ton of time with these evaluating and compa…
    - 21 days ago, 21 Nov 24, 9:20pm -
  • The MoFi Master Phono

    The MoFi Master Phono

    There’s nothing this one can’t do. You might think that hyperbole, but MoFi’s Master Phono is aptly named. It features two voltage gain inputs (what every other phono stage has) and a current gain input. These have recently become the rage, and…
    - 24 days ago, 18 Nov 24, 7:24pm -
  • The dCS Lina DAC

    The dCS Lina DAC

    This one is way overdue… I’ve had the Lina from dCS for a long time. Long enough that I bought the review sample, yet it’s been a lot of exploration and comparisons. If you are into premium headphone amplifiers, you’ve no doubt heard of the L…
    - 24 days ago, 18 Nov 24, 7:03pm -
  • McIntosh D1100 Digital Preamplifier

    McIntosh D1100 Digital Preamplifier

    If you’re absolutely sure you don’t need a turntable (and I wont call you a bad Smurf if you don’t) the D1100 from McIntosh is a great way to roll. With a built in headphone amplifier, and nine digital inputs consisting of three optical, one US…
    - 24 days ago, 18 Nov 24, 1:26pm -

Part Time Audiophile

  • The Best Gear For 2025 | The Occasional Podcast
    Just in case you were too busy shopping and/or celebrating the past three days, we have pulled together all the greatest gear from the 2025 Buyer's Guide in one easy-listening portion for you. S11E5 features Marc and Brian on The Occasional Podcast,…
    - 3 days ago, 9 Dec 24, 11:14am -
  • 2025’s Best Accessories | Buyers Guide 2025
    Welcome to the 2025 Buyers Guide from PT.audio! This page will cover 2025's Best Accessories for High-End Audio. We know that the term "best" in high-end audio shouldn't really exist because that ignores personal preferences. By using "Best" in the B…
    - 4 days ago, 8 Dec 24, 6:00am -
  • 2025’s Best Cables, Power and Grounding | Buyers Guide 2025
    Welcome to the 2025 Buyers Guide from PT.audio! This page will cover 2025's Best Cables, Power and Grounding. We know that the term "best" in high-end audio shouldn't really exist because that ignores personal preferences. By using "Best" in the Buye…
    - 4 days ago, 8 Dec 24, 3:00am -
  • 2025’s Best Headphone Gear | Buyers Guide 2025
    Welcome to the 2025 Buyers Guide from PT.audio! This page will cover 2025's Best Headphone Gear. We know that the term "best" in high-end audio shouldn't really exist because that ignores personal preferences. By using "Best" in the Buyers Guide, we'…
    - 4 days ago, 8 Dec 24, 12:00am -
  • 2025’s Best Digital Audio | Buyers Guide 2025
    Welcome to the 2025 Buyers Guide from PT.audio! This page will cover 2025's Best Digital Audio. We know that the term "best" in high-end audio shouldn't really exist because that ignores personal preferences. By using "Best" in the Buyers Guide, we'r…
    - 5 days ago, 7 Dec 24, 9:02am -

Audiophilia

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…
    - 75 days ago, 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…
    - 75 days ago, 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…
    - 75 days ago, 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…
    - 75 days ago, 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…
    - 76 days ago, 27 Sep 24, 4:26am -

AudiophileReview.com

StereoNET Australia

  • newSiltech Cables G9 880P 1.5M Power Cable
    purchased brand new from local retailer. With Original box, and box sn match manual sn match cable sn match Tag sn. Can identify genuine by Siltech app. In perfect condition as show in pic. prefer pic…
    - 6 hours ago, 12 Dec 24, 5:24am -
  • newAnthem MRX500 AV Receiver
    Anthem MRX500 AV Receiver Anthem Receivers are praised for the sound quality and musicality. These were over $2,000 when new but price acknowledges age, fact that it does not support 4k, and latest sound format and that there is some transf…
    - 10 hours ago, 12 Dec 24, 1:15am -
  • newMartinLogan ElectroMotion ESL X / Gloss Black Electrostatic Loudspeakers
    Product details of Martin Logan Electro Motion ESL X Floorstanding Speaker Twin 8-inch high-excursion woofers 6 Ohms, 1.6 @ 20kHz Compatible with 4, 6, or 8 Ohm rated amplifiers. 400Hz XStat™ CLS™ electrostaic transducer »…
    - 11 hours ago, 12 Dec 24, 12:45am -
  • newParadigm Founders 120H Gloss Black Floorstanding Loudspeakers
    Product Details: - Brand New in Box. -Made In Canada. -Built in ARC (Anthem Room Correction) & Powered Sub(Low frequency drivers). -Frequency Response : ±2dB from 22 Hz - 23 kHz -Suitable Amp Range : 15 - 400 watts @…
    - 11 hours ago, 12 Dec 24, 12:42am -
  • newTopping D90SE Digital Analog Converter (DAC)
    Selling my topping d90se as it's no longer needed. It's in excellent condition and works perfectly. Includes the remote, Bluetooth antenna, USB cable, power cable, remote and the box. Located in Perth but I can ship at buyers cost.
    - 12 hours ago, 11 Dec 24, 11:51pm -

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

  • Triode Wire Labs American II Series Power Cord
    By far, the most common blind spot that most audiophiles I have met and chatted with seem to have, is the lack of awareness of the importance of the quality of power that they feed into their audio system. I have encountered audiophiles that have spe…
    - 38 days ago, 4 Nov 24, 8:39am -
  • Audiomods 12" Series Six Tonearm
    In 2020 Jeff Spalls introduced the Audiomods Series Six tonearm, providing many analog hobbyists with an opportunity to experience excellent yet affordable analog playback. Shortly after the Series Six's introduction, two significant events altered t…
    - 41 days ago, 1 Nov 24, 1:44pm -
  • MOON TO SHOWCASE TWO SYSTEMS AT FINEST AUDIO SHOW, ZURICH
    October 31, 2024 (Montreal, Canada) – MOON will be showcasing two premium systems at this weekend’s Finest Audio Show in Zurich. The 390 and 330A will form the heart of one system, while the flagship 891 network player/preamplifier and 761 power…
    - 41 days ago, 1 Nov 24, 12:14pm -
  • Introducing Wireworld Cable Technology Series 10 - Xtraordinary
    FORT LAUDERDALE, FL November 1, 2024 – Wireworld Cable Technology, one of the world’s most respected brands of high-performance audio and video cables, is introducing their next generation ‘Series 10’ audio cables. These new cables incorporat…
    - 41 days ago, 1 Nov 24, 12:12pm -
  • ZYX R100H Cartridge
    This article by Bob Levi originally ran in Positive Feedback ISSUE 15 September/October 2004, so while we call this section "New Old Stock - Articles from Our Days in Print" you are also going to see some articles from our early days of going online.…
    - 41 days ago, 1 Nov 24, 12:10pm -

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 -