Bud Shank once remarked, “I don’t even know what the […]The post Bud Shank: Holiday in Brazil appeared first on The Absolute Sound. - 10 hours ago, 18 Aug 26, 5:43am -
As I wrote way back in 2006, the London (formerly […]The post London Reference Type II Phono Cartridge appeared first on The Absolute Sound. - 10 hours ago, 18 Aug 26, 5:30am -
A listener’s guide to jazz that successfully escaped the 1950s […]The post Beyond Bop appeared first on The Absolute Sound. - 12 hours ago, 18 Aug 26, 4:00am -
YG Acoustics is a long-established manufacturer of high-end loudspeakers. They […]The post YG Sonja 3.2 Speaker Review appeared first on The Absolute Sound. - 12 hours ago, 18 Aug 26, 3:51am -
1. My understanding is that you use computational simulations in […]The post Q&A with YG CEO Matthew Webster appeared first on The Absolute Sound. - 12 hours ago, 18 Aug 26, 3:51am -
Why should we worry about the conservation and preservation of old analog master tapes when they've long ago been transferred to digital? It's a reasonable question—especially since AI-powered digital signal processing is on the horizon, promising… - 11 Jul 25, 12:00am -
Black Oak Ensemble: Dance Of The Night SkyCedille CR 90000 237. CD (reviewed as 24/96 FLAC). 2025. James Ginsburg, prod.; Bill Maylone, eng.Performance ****Sonics ****Forgive the pun: Scores of women are active today as classical composers, but… - 10 Jul 25, 12:00am -
Black Oak Ensemble: Dance Of The Night SkyCedille CR 90000 237. CD (reviewed as 24/96 FLAC). 2025. James Ginsburg, prod.; Bill Maylone, eng.Performance ****Sonics ****Forgive the pun: Scores of women are active today as classical composers, but… - 10 Jul 25, 12:00am -
Harvey Diamond/John Lentz: how strange the road should be so easyDiamond, piano; Lentz, vocalsOrchard of Pomegranates 006 (CD). 2025. Ayelet Rose Gottlieb, prod.; Craig Welsch, eng.Performance ****Sonics ****If there was ever a sleeper album, t… - 10 Jul 25, 12:00am -
Harvey Diamond/John Lentz: how strange the road should be so easyDiamond, piano; Lentz, vocalsOrchard of Pomegranates 006 (CD). 2025. Ayelet Rose Gottlieb, prod.; Craig Welsch, eng.Performance ****Sonics ****If there was ever a sleeper album, t… - 10 Jul 25, 12:00am -
EP321.mp3Audio: Listen to articleIt’s not every day that a new driver topology hits the market. So when I began reading about MEMS drivers a few years ago, I was intrigued. These Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems are sometimes called solid-state dr… - 9 hours ago, 18 Aug 26, 6:57am -
nhk-jarvi-dsd.mp3Audio: Listen to articleIn this wonderful hobby of ours we often have our friends to thank, for “making” us spend more money. We’ve all heard a friend say, you have to hear the new XYZ DAC, it’ll make your current DAC sound… - 5 days ago, 13 Aug 26, 7:27am -
apos.mp3Audio: Listen to articleIt’s a good time to be a budget-conscious audiophile — especially when it comes to portable gear like IEMs. The same can’t be said for budget desktop gear, where inflation, tariffs, and supply chain turbulence h… - 8 days ago, 10 Aug 26, 7:58am -
minidsp-kd-1-remote-review.mp3Audio: Listen to articleI’m a huge fan of simple remote controls, namely the ones with large volume dials. I’ve talked about my wish for someone to build a high end remote control that only does a few things, such a… - 14 days ago, 4 Aug 26, 8:59am -
ABX.mp3Audio: Listen to Articleabx-addendum.mp3Audio: Listen to AddendumIt was a cash deal. Craigslist. The seller was adamant: No shipping. No negotiation. No returns.I had to trust my man in Seattle. Trust that he wouldn’t pocket the money I’d… - 28 days ago, 21 Jul 26, 8:05am -
Hi,I noticed this integrated on the website. I would like to know if there are any reviews out there and where it fits in with the Amp Comparison Chart.Thanks - 31 Jan 26, 5:43am -
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… - 1 day ago, 17 Aug 26, 6:12am -
If you’ve ever been horn curious but budget conscious – consider a pair of Shatuto Audio A811b-12s. While I heard some good sound at this year’s T.H.E. Show, I personally love high-sensitivity horn speakers, because a 97db/1-watt speaker makes… - 6 days ago, 12 Aug 26, 4:42pm -
If you need a super compact, super high-performance digital player/streamer/DAC, Nagra has the droid you need. Only 7.2 x 6.5 x 1.6 inches in size, the Compact Player is the exact same size as the Compact Phono. Much like the Compact Phono, it has a… - 9 days ago, 9 Aug 26, 11:26pm -
At a recent hifi event at Upscale Audio, I had the tremendous opportunity to spend an hour with the new Quad 2912X speakers after the show was over, before it was time to leave. Running through a quick list of reference favorites, it was easy to get… - 9 days ago, 9 Aug 26, 9:29pm -
And we’ve got a pair! Harmonia Distribution is pleased to announce the North American launch of the Fyne Audio Cubitt 5, a compact, fully active loudspeaker system designed to bring high-fidelity sound to televisions, turntables, desktop systems, a… - 11 days ago, 7 Aug 26, 6:47am -
I've used my time with the Audio Note UK AN-S3 step-up transformer, in conjunction with the MM phono stages of the MEISHU Tonmeister and Konzertmeister integrated amplifiers, to clarify my opinions on the old SUT + MM phono stage vs. MC phono stage d… - 3 days ago, 16 Aug 26, 12:00am -
Does controlling every stage of the digital playback chain—from the incoming Ethernet packet to the balanced analog outputs—produce audible advantages that are difficult to achieve by assembling outstanding individual components? Or, once digital… - 5 days ago, 13 Aug 26, 11:12pm -
I've already told the story of my first encounter with this Marco Arcieri LP from VDM Records in Italy, but here it is again. At High End Vienna this past June, I took a side trip to an off-site venue--hifideluxe--in order to visit Doug White and his… - 5 days ago, 13 Aug 26, 11:33am -
Heaven 11 Billie Mk3 Integrated Amplifier Spartan by John Richardson Ah, poor me! Always trying to shake that unconscious bias I have long held against Class D amplifiers. I don’t even know where it came from; maybe a bad early experience, or just… - 10 days ago, 9 Aug 26, 12:00am -
by Anthony Giaramata: My first impression of the new Deutsche Grammophon Original Source pressing of the Sibelius Violin Concerto with Pinchas Zukerman is just how bright, clear, and open the presentation is. The soundstage feels wide and convincing,… - 5 hours ago, 18 Aug 26, 11:19am -
For many years, if audiophiles wanted a sonic spectacular Pines, they picked up an original Shaded Dog or Classic Reissue of the Reiner/Chicago performance. Magnificent in every way. Slightly less so was the Maazel Cleveland on Decca. Now add this ne… - 11 days ago, 7 Aug 26, 10:39am -
The Air Tight PC -1 Supreme Mono MC Phono Cartridge is the mono version of the stereo cartridge I reviewed last year. Like the stereo cartridge, it’s expensive, retailing for USD12,975.As such, “The Air Tight PC-1 Supreme Mono is a high-end, hand… - 12 days ago, 6 Aug 26, 3:09pm -
USD 13,200. Intrigued by the Allnic ASRA RHPA-7500 Headphone Integrated Amplifier I recently reviewed, I set out on a bit of a tour through their product line. Allnic has a unique approach to amplifiers that gives truly equal consideration to headpho… - 17 days ago, 1 Aug 26, 6:00am -
The Acoustic Sounds Verve Jazz Series has become one of the most consistently rewarding reissue programs in recent years. Last year’s reissue of Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Rodgers & Hart Song Book impressed me deeply and convinced me that these clas… - 39 days ago, 10 Jul 26, 8:10am -
Toronto Airport, promising one of Canada's most immersive high-fidelity events of the year. With more than 100 exhibitors and thousands of attendees expected, the show continues its mission of elevating high-quality sound and strengthening the commun… - 12 hours ago, 18 Aug 26, 4:09am -
This should be the Acoustics Focus issue of audioXpress. Back in April this year, it became very clear to us that we would need to continue to follow up on what was happening in other fronts, catch up, and move on. Not that we didn't have enough int… - 4 days ago, 15 Aug 26, 1:48am -
First, please allow me the honor to humbly thanks the many thousands of music lovers who have helped us shape today's high-fidelity audio landscape. We freely, at no cost, promoted many other (partner) publications, as my feelings are that a bundle… - 4 days ago, 14 Aug 26, 4:03am -
What do I really want out of this hobby? I'm sure all of us have asked that question. We start by listening to music we love on a system we possess. Then we hear that music on a better system and notice things we'd never heard before. That lights a… - 6 days ago, 13 Aug 26, 2:48am -
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 -
Bob Witrak continues to mine the archives for classic recordings to reissue – often in sound that is better than I ever imagined these recordings could deliver. Here are some recent releases that bring back warm memories but, more importantly, are… - 21 hours ago, 17 Aug 26, 7:17pm -
Unlike last year when I rushed through the show in about four hours, this year I made sure I attended for two full days. On Friday I expected the crowds would be smaller, making it easier to get photos and maybe get some time playing my records as I… - 3 days ago, 15 Aug 26, 4:08pm -
What price, perfection? Put another way, at what point do diminishing returns themselves diminish? In my view, when an audio system is sufficiently resolving, seemingly minor performance improvements associated with a change in system, source mater… - 3 days ago, 15 Aug 26, 12:39pm -
Our inimitable editor-in-chief, Dr. David, charged me with focusing on DSD256 and DXD recordings. I mostly follow that brief. And today, I have an abundance of outstanding ultra-high resolution recordings to share: six Pure DSD256 recordings and two… - 5 days ago, 13 Aug 26, 2:15pm -
If you enjoy pop vocal records from the sixties, you might be familiar with the name Ernie Freeman (1922-1981). Freeman wrote the arrangements for Frank Sinatra’s 1966 album That’s Life (Reprise FS-1020) and Dean Martin's 1963 album Everybody Lov… - 5 days ago, 13 Aug 26, 1:56pm -
21 Songs About Being 16 – The Soundtrack to Youth, Identity, and First Love Turning sixteen marks a thrilling and emotional chapter in life—caught between childhood and adulthood, independence and uncertainty. Across generations and genres, music… - 9 Aug 25, 9:38pm -
¡Viva México! 23 Songs That Celebrate Mexico in Music Whether it’s the sun-drenched beaches of Cancún, the romantic streets of Guadalajara, or the wild freedom of a border-town night, Mexico has long inspired songwriters across every genre. Thes… - 9 Aug 25, 9:32pm -
Doors are more than just physical barriers—they’re powerful metaphors in music. Whether it’s knocking on heaven’s door, slipping through the back door, or choosing to leave one open, doors represent change, transition, intimacy, secrecy, and… - 9 Aug 25, 9:26pm -
Drift Away: 21 Songs About Clouds, Sky, and Emotion Clouds have long inspired musicians, serving as metaphors for change, uncertainty, hope, and transcendence. From the soft white shapes drifting across a blue sky to the dark, brooding masses of stor… - 9 Aug 25, 9:21pm -
Discover the Spirit of the North: 27 Songs About Alaska From vast snow-covered landscapes to tales of solitude, escape, and reinvention, Alaska has long fascinated songwriters. Whether used as a literal setting or a powerful metaphor, the Last Fronti… - 9 Aug 25, 8:50pm -
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