KEF LS50 Meta, $1599 Vandersteen Audio 1Ci, $2020 Magnepan MG1.7i, […]The post The Greatest Bargains in Loudspeakers: $1,000 – $3,000 appeared first on The Absolute Sound. - 1 day ago, 11 Oct 24, 6:33pm -
Tom Martin and Andy Quint had the opportunity to attend […]The post Preview: New Focal Diva Utopia Integrated Speaker System Preview appeared first on The Absolute Sound. - 1 day ago, 11 Oct 24, 6:28pm -
October 10, 2024 – Like all Volti Audio speakers, the […]The post Volti Audio Introduces A New Loudspeaker Into The Lineup appeared first on The Absolute Sound. - 3 days ago, 10 Oct 24, 12:42pm -
BERLIN, 10.10.2024 – Burmester, known for extraordinary audio experiences, and […]The post Craftsmanship Hits the Right Note: Burmester X Robbe & Berking Present Limited Edition Anniversary Design appeared first on The Absolute Sound. - 3 days ago, 10 Oct 24, 11:36am -
Paris, October 10th, 2024 – Qobuz, the music lovers’ high-quality […]The post Qobuz Introduces Direct Stream Digital (DSD) and Digital eXtreme Definition (DXD) Audio Formats to Its Download Platform appeared first on The Absolute Sound. - 3 days ago, 10 Oct 24, 11:29am -
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 -
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 -
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'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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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'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 -
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 -
Audio: Listen to this article. When I started this site in 2007, local music storage was all we had. Whether internal, external, or network attached drives, all music was stored local… - 3 days ago, 10 Oct 24, 7:26am -
Audio: Listen to this article. Immersive Audio continues to gain steam, adding to the current streaming catalog of 25,000+ albums, with more enjoyable releases available for purchase.… - 10 days ago, 3 Oct 24, 6:44am -
Audio: Listen to this article. In December 2023 I made the decision to upgrade my surround and center channel speakers when Wilson Audio announced updates to both. I wrote about the p… - 17 days ago, 26 Sep 24, 9:57am -
Audio: Listen to this article. Wow, I can’t believe I haven’t written an in-depth article about a single Sonore Rendu variant since 2019. Considering that I awarded the Rendu seri… - 23 days ago, 20 Sep 24, 7:38am -
Audio: Listen to this article. It invariably starts with, “What do you do for a living?” It invariably ends with, “Wow, that was amazing!” I’m talking about my experiences s… - 24 days ago, 19 Sep 24, 12:19pm -
Hello all, This is my first post to the community or circle I believe. Just wanted to say that I've followed Danny Richie and GR Research on YouTube for quite sometime and finally decided to give their products a try and I'm certainly glad I did. Bou… - 1 hour ago, 13 Oct 24, 1:42am -
Hey all, new to the forum and DIY Audio. Started out with a GR Research X-CS Center and just started building some X-SLS Towers. Looking forward to learning and seeing everyone's projects! - 3 hours ago, 12 Oct 24, 11:56pm -
REL calls the new T/9x SE “A Carbon Special for the rest of us…” This new addition to the top of the T-Series features obvious visual upgrades, in three new super-cool colors (Le Mon Yellow, Tangerine Dream and Italian Racing Red) and a new dri… - 10 days ago, 2 Oct 24, 10:25pm -
They may look very similar to the outgoing models, but the new 17-Ultra R|Evolution series has had nearly every molecule changed and upgraded to the latest tech SVS has to offer. Starting with an all new high-excursion 17-inch driver featuring a glas… - 10 days ago, 2 Oct 24, 10:07pm -
Today, Naim/Focal announce their new DIVA Utopia speakers. They are an “active, connected, wireless hi-fi speaker system.” With 400 watts per channel of class A/B power designed by Naim, (250 for the woofers. 75 for mid and 75 for tweeter) major… - 11 days ago, 2 Oct 24, 2:34pm -
Sponsored by The Music Room – tmraudio.com Not everyone wants or can afford brand new gear. Perhaps you like the older stuff better, or just want go get more gear for your hard earned dollar. An older car with “certified pre-owned” instills jus… - 11 days ago, 2 Oct 24, 11:09am -
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… - 34 days ago, 9 Sep 24, 7:36am -
Last but not least! High-End Research showcased Wilson Audio’s newest, 50th Anniversary of the Watt Puppy, so new the wrappers were still on the speakers. Other components include the Goldmund Telos 1800 Amps, Mimesis Signature Preamp, and a Metron… - 3 hours ago, 13 Oct 24, 12:00am -
The Rebirth of a Legend? No name in the audiophile world has much cult following than Western Electric. From old cloth wrapped electrical wires to the illusive Western Electric 300B tubes, anything with the word Western Electric on it fetches thousan… - 20 hours ago, 12 Oct 24, 7:00am -
This was one of my favorite rooms at Hi-End Asia, and it certainly stood out as one of the top-tier-sounding setups at the show. It is one of those rooms where you sit down and don't want to leave. The system gave a flawless performance of Anette… - 22 hours ago, 12 Oct 24, 4:30am -
KENAZ, a speaker manufacturer based in Taiwan, offers distinctive designs with its products. The KENAZ AD36 is an active speaker featuring a powerful 700W internal amplifier, priced at $7,799. Its sound quality was notably unique and unlike anything… - 1 day ago, 12 Oct 24, 12:00am -
The Most Beautiful New Product at Hi-End Asia Pictures and room lighting doesn’t do justice to the DL Audio Lab DL-200P Preamp and the DL-200E Mono Power Amps. The DL Audio Lab boasts a sleek, modern design that exudes sophistication and function… - 2 days ago, 11 Oct 24, 4:30am -
UPDATED OCT 2, 2024.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. Welcome to the Audiophilia Dream List… - 11 days ago, 2 Oct 24, 5:00am -
To review PSB’s most recent Imagine series of speakers—with the small but impressive PSB Imagine B-50 Bookshelf speakers being the centrepiece of this review—is to offer a mandatory glimpse into the extraordinary life of the originator and owne… - 12 days ago, 1 Oct 24, 6:00am -
Sometimes, it’s amusing how you evolve over the years. Every day, I interact with individuals who recount their life experiences and the development of their personalities and mindsets. These changes resonate deeply with me, whether in love, work,… - 12 days ago, 1 Oct 24, 5:30am -
Release date is September 13, 2024.Catalogue number: SIGCD872Barcode: 635212087220Signum ClassicsBeethoven came to the string quartet format quite late. Much like the first of his symphonies, piano concertos and piano sonatas, the first quartets wer… - 34 days ago, 9 Sep 24, 10:26am -
I began to notice French manufacturer Métronome Technologie’s digital products several years ago at HiFi shows. Audiophilia reviewed some of the earlier iterations of their now “Classica” line. The streamer and DAC received positive notices. E… - 42 days ago, 1 Sep 24, 5:00am -
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… - 14 days ago, 28 Sep 24, 6:08pm -
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… - 14 days ago, 28 Sep 24, 6:07pm -
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… - 15 days ago, 28 Sep 24, 4:34am -
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… - 15 days ago, 28 Sep 24, 4:31am -
"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… - 16 days ago, 27 Sep 24, 4:26am -
The Auralic Aries G2.2 is a great network streamer providing wireless and ethernet connectivity that sounds amazing when fed with a variety of input sources delivering superb sound-staging, excellent dynamics and great PRAT. It has the… - 2 hours ago, 13 Oct 24, 12:21am -
Selling my Dunu DaVinci IEM. Six drivers - 2xDD, 4x BA. Purchased on August 20 2024 from The Hangout by Crinacle. Current RRP from them is $467. All accessories, tips, box included. The table comes with 3.5mm and 4.4mm termination options.… - 4 hours ago, 12 Oct 24, 11:06pm -
My first true high quality amplifier and it has served me well over the years. Purchased new by me back in 2002 from Rage Audio. Many years later it was upgraded to the high cap version and a few years ago it had further upgrades but I'm not too sur… - 4 hours ago, 12 Oct 24, 11:05pm -
Tried and true QED 79 Strand. 2 x 2.5m Banana plugs both ends. No more than 1 year old. Pickup welcome, Shipping available. - 4 hours ago, 12 Oct 24, 10:47pm -
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 -
Roger Skoff, a portrait, Orange County, CA, 2023 (photograph and image processing by David W. Robinson) Roger Skoff writes about why things cost what they do Like everything else, the cost of HiFi gear has escalated over the last few years. Some migh… - 3 days ago, 10 Oct 24, 2:48pm -
The Doors 1967-1971 6-LP Set - Latest Installment in Label’s Acclaimed High Fidelity Audiophile Vinyl Series The Doors - Live in Detroit - Arrives On 4-LP Vinyl For the First Time Ever For Record Store Day’s Black Friday The Doors Anthology Book… - 5 days ago, 8 Oct 24, 1:04pm -
October 3rd, 2024 – Audiovector is pleased to announce the launch of its new Trapeze Reimagined loudspeaker in North America. This stunning new speaker combines classic design elements with the latest audio technology to deliver a refined performan… - 9 days ago, 4 Oct 24, 2:28pm -
Photo by Bryant Larsen The Quadratic Audio MC-1 was influenced by a triumphant tradition that rose from the Great War's ashes to avant-garde and worldwide influence that continues today. It was 1919 in post-World War I Germany when, under Berlin ar… - 9 days ago, 4 Oct 24, 8:54am -
For Immediate Release HIFIMAN Debuts Goldenwave GA-10 Tube Amplifier 10th Anniversary Model Features Top-Shelf Vacuum Tubes and Specially Designed 120W Transformer BELLMORE, NY, October 3, 2024 – HIFIMAN, a leader in high fidelity personal audio,… - 10 days ago, 3 Oct 24, 2:45pm -
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 -
