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I wrote much of this column, including the title, in early April before the Trump administration announced "reciprocal" tariffs on imported goods. A random example: Switzerland, home of CH Precision, darTZeel, Goldmund, Orpheus Lab, Piega, Stenheim,… - 1 day ago, 15 May 25, 12:00am -
I wrote much of this column, including the title, in early April before the Trump administration announced "reciprocal" tariffs on imported goods. A random example: Switzerland, home of CH Precision, darTZeel, Goldmund, Orpheus Lab, Piega, Stenheim,… - 1 day ago, 15 May 25, 12:00am -
I wrote much of this column, including the title, in early April before the Trump administration announced "reciprocal" tariffs on imported goods. A random example: Switzerland, home of CH Precision, darTZeel, Goldmund, Orpheus Lab, Piega, Stenheim,… - 1 day ago, 15 May 25, 12:00am -
I wrote much of this column, including the title, in early April before the Trump administration announced "reciprocal" tariffs on imported goods. A random example: Switzerland, home of CH Precision, darTZeel, Goldmund, Orpheus Lab, Piega, Stenheim,… - 1 day ago, 15 May 25, 12:00am -
I wrote much of this column, including the title, in early April before the Trump administration announced "reciprocal" tariffs on imported goods. A random example: Switzerland, home of CH Precision, darTZeel, Goldmund, Orpheus Lab, Piega, Stenheim,… - 1 day ago, 15 May 25, 12:00am -
I wrote much of this column, including the title, in early April before the Trump administration announced "reciprocal" tariffs on imported goods. A random example: Switzerland, home of CH Precision, darTZeel, Goldmund, Orpheus Lab, Piega, Stenheim,… - 1 day ago, 15 May 25, 12:00am -
I wrote much of this column, including the title, in early April before the Trump administration announced "reciprocal" tariffs on imported goods. A random example: Switzerland, home of CH Precision, darTZeel, Goldmund, Orpheus Lab, Piega, Stenheim,… - 1 day ago, 15 May 25, 12:00am -
I wrote much of this column, including the title, in early April before the Trump administration announced "reciprocal" tariffs on imported goods. A random example: Switzerland, home of CH Precision, darTZeel, Goldmund, Orpheus Lab, Piega, Stenheim,… - 1 day ago, 15 May 25, 12:00am -
I wrote much of this column, including the title, in early April before the Trump administration announced "reciprocal" tariffs on imported goods. A random example: Switzerland, home of CH Precision, darTZeel, Goldmund, Orpheus Lab, Piega, Stenheim,… - 1 day ago, 15 May 25, 12:00am -
I wrote much of this column, including the title, in early April before the Trump administration announced "reciprocal" tariffs on imported goods. A random example: Switzerland, home of CH Precision, darTZeel, Goldmund, Orpheus Lab, Piega, Stenheim,… - 1 day ago, 15 May 25, 12:00am -
Audio: Listen to this article. I don’t remember the last time I traveled 4,300 miles with absolutely no idea what I would see when I arrived. I made the decision to go based solely on the… - 3 days ago, 13 May 25, 6:47am -
Audio: Listen to this article. Like most members of this community, I have too much to do and not enough time before heading to the Munich High End show. I can’t complain though. On the wa… - 8 days ago, 8 May 25, 10:25am -
Audio: Listen to this article. Editor's Note: Once in a while I receive really interesting articles through which members of this community want to share their experiences with a product.… - 10 days ago, 6 May 25, 9:55am -
Audio: Listen to this article. I first heard Purple Rain in the winter of 1984 at my friend Mark’s house. His older brother was playing the cassette through a boombox in the basement. Mark… - 15 days ago, 1 May 25, 8:53am -
Audio: Listen to this article. The weather here in Minneapolis is finally getting nice and things the audio world are humming along. Axpona a couple weeks ago. Munich a few weeks away. What… - 17 days ago, 29 Apr 25, 9:06am -
Now that it’s official that the CD is making a bit of a comeback, TMR has an incredible selection of slightly used players from OPPO (!!) under a thousand bucks, all the way to some more serious hardware like an EMM Labs player around $12k. If you… - 11 days ago, 5 May 25, 8:56am -
Here’s your chance to get a huge helping of what the big Focal Utopias deliver at a fraction of the price. With price increases over the last couple years and the tariffs looming, this is your chance to get a gently used pair of Sopra 3’s for a f… - 14 days ago, 2 May 25, 9:23am -
For a few years, MartinLogan’s Summit was their flagship speaker, and it received worldwide praise. At the beginning of 2009, MartinLogan combined what they’d learned building the new flagship CLX full-range electrostatic speaker system and the S… - 18 days ago, 28 Apr 25, 11:42am -
About a decade ago, Audeze hit the scene with their original LCD-2 headphones that used planar magnetic technology. It was an instant success. Up till then, the highest performance you could attain in the world of headphones was with electrostatic de… - 18 days ago, 27 Apr 25, 3:27pm -
This review of the MC Audiotech TL-12 loudspeakers has been a long time in the making, ever since I reviewed the MC Audiotech Forty-10 loudspeakers a few years ago. That review didn't quite arrive at a proper conclusion since, for the first time in a… - 3 hours ago, 16 May 25, 12:00am -
What are the differences between the KT88 Tube and the legendary 300b? Kevin Hayes from VAC joins the show this week to explain, along with a ton of other burning questions about analog vs digital in music playback, class A and more. Kevin Hayes has… - 18 hours ago, 15 May 25, 9:04am -
Nordost is all set to debut their new Blue Heaven 3 line at the Munich show this weekend. Here's the official press release: Munich, Germany 2025: Nordost is excited to exhibit at the final High End show, May 15-18, and will say ‘goodbye’ to Muni… - 2 days ago, 14 May 25, 12:50pm -
We've covered the innovative Focal Diva Utopia a few times--our demo at the FLAX 2025 show in Tampa was quite enjoyable. The Focal Diva Utopia is a wireless speaker designed that can act as a complete system, or as Focal described, "All you need is p… - 2 days ago, 14 May 25, 4:00am -
The Munich 2025 show is quite bittersweet this time around. First, this will be the last time the High End Show will be at the MOC in Munich. Next year, the show will be located in Vienna, which has sparked mostly positive commentary (someone told me… - 3 days ago, 13 May 25, 1:20pm -
This classic DG Boston recording was one of the first classical LPs I purchased with my “pocket money” from the famous “The Coop” in Harvard Square during one of my many visits to family in Boston. It was released in 1971, and I listened to i… - 10 days ago, 6 May 25, 8:23am -
Patricia Barber's music is no secret to audiophiles or jazz lovers. The multi-talented Barber is a songwriter, composer, pianist, and jazz singer, whose second album, Cafe Blue (1994, Premonition), won accolades from the jazz press and within audio c… - 11 days ago, 5 May 25, 8:33am -
Schubert Sonata for Arpeggione and Piano in A minor, D. 821Schumann Fünf Stücke im Volkston, Op. 102Debussy Sonata for Violoncello and Piano in D minorMstislav Rostropovich, VioloncelloBenjamin Britten, PianoProduct ID: ESSD-90303This very famous D… - 14 days ago, 2 May 25, 8:23am -
Having recently reviewed the superb Infigo Audio Method IS-1 Cryogen Streamer, I continue onward here with a review of their high-end Method 4 Digital to Analog Converter (DAC), USD 35,000, which I had used, along with other DACs, in the Streamer re… - 15 days ago, 1 May 25, 3:17am -
It feels like a milestone that I have been writing for Audiophilia long enough to review the second generation of a product I covered after its launch. Here we are with the PS Audio Stellar Strata Mk2 (USD 3499), the recently updated integrated ampli… - 15 days ago, 1 May 25, 3:17am -
A few years ago I reviewed the Van Den Hul Crimson Stradivarius phono cartridge. I began that review by expressing my love-hate relationship with phono cartridges. The love stems from my love of music, and the fact that I prefer music reproduced by… - 23 hours ago, 15 May 25, 3:57am -
Ah, describing sound with words. Alas, I am no William Shakespeare. Yes, words matter, but the listening experience matters more. Even for a professional musician and academic, crafting a written narrative that accurately describes an aural impressi… - 24 hours ago, 15 May 25, 3:56am -
This weekend, High End Society is set to unveil its much-anticipated HIGH END 2025 audiophile show — a veritable playground for those with an ear for perfection. The event brings together a carefully curated collection of the latest, most refined a… - 2 days ago, 14 May 25, 3:49am -
There was something for everyone at this year's Montreal Audiofest, from entry-level to cost-no-concern. The mood was enthusiastic and upbeat. The people in this industry work for the good and benefit of others. Below are my choices for those who ea… - 3 days ago, 13 May 25, 5:33am -
Up until a few years ago, the high-end audio show reports of the few publications were naming a sole (single) Best of Show Award with a few close audiophile manufacturers as competitors. Early on, I broadened my view to award numerous EnjoyTheMusic.… - 3 days ago, 13 May 25, 5:25am -
Sorry typo on the subject re tube"s", for sale is ONE x Philips miniwatt 6201 (12at7, e81cc) special quality gold pins, this one is the rare pinched waist type. I have used only to make sure it is working. I do not have a tester to confirm valu… - 2 hours ago, 16 May 25, 1:56am -
If you are familiar with Telos power products you will know that they make some of the best power conditioning products. Power conditioning is critical to get great sound. Please note this unit has US-style plug. https://telos-audio.com.t… - 4 hours ago, 15 May 25, 11:41pm -
like new condition. Can be used with Pro-bias Stax headphones like Lambda series, SR-L300/500/700, SR-007, 009/009S, X1000, X9000 etc. Can be shipped at buyer's cost - 4 hours ago, 15 May 25, 11:13pm -
Brand new. High end DAC with invoice issued in your name for Warranty. Heavily discounted by $379 to clear. Lots of positive reviews for its natural sound signature & superb measurements. This was SMSL's flagship upon release, designed to compete wit… - 5 hours ago, 15 May 25, 10:53pm -
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 -
John Marks is a multidisciplinary generalist and a lifelong audio hobbyist. He was educated at Brown University and Vanderbilt Law School. He has worked as a music educator, recording engineer, classical-music record producer and label executive, and… - 26 days ago, 19 Apr 25, 7:10pm -
New PMG Signature Preamplifier, Signature 512 PureStream DAC, Signature Phono Preamplifier and Signature SACD Transport incorporate numerous design advancements to deliver extraordinary soun Boulder, Colorado, April 17, 2025 – In the most significa… - 28 days ago, 18 Apr 25, 1:16pm -
David Fung, Evening Conversations. Yarlung Records 2006 2025 (Pure DSD256) HERE Edit Master Sourced I found myself talking recently on the phone with my friend Bob Attiyeh, the creative founder and visionary of Yarlung Records. I'm always intrig… - 28 days ago, 17 Apr 25, 4:35pm -
Last year Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab began releasing six of Joni Mitchell's most iconic albums, making them all available not only as hybrid SACDs, but also in MoFi's ne plus ultra analog statement format, their UltraDisc One-Step 180 gram LP set. The… - 33 days ago, 13 Apr 25, 9:44am -
Bob Witrak has been busy these past months with additions to the HDTT catalog. The biggest news is that the International Phonograph Jazz recordings are back! See my earlier note about this great news, HERE. Below are some of the new reissues (not IP… - 35 days ago, 11 Apr 25, 2:01pm -
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 -
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