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  • newWorld's First Lossless High Resolution Immersive Streaming Service

    World's First Lossless High Resolution Immersive Streaming Service

      Audio: Listen to this article.   In the early days of computer audio and local high resolution files, all streaming platforms offered lossy MP3 quality music. Remember that? It seems like forever ag…
    - 13 hours ago, 30 May 23, 7:08am -
  • Munich High End 2023 Wrap Up

    Munich High End 2023 Wrap Up

      Audio: Listen to this article.   High End Munich is officially in the books for 2023. As many manufacturers, distributors, and friends are disassembling and packing up audio gear, I'm back at my hotel…
    - 9 days ago, 21 May 23, 12:57pm -
  • Plāys with Audirvāna - Announced

    Plāys with Audirvāna - Announced

      Audio: Listen to this article.  At the Munich High End show in 2022, Managing Director Manuel de la Fuente told me about a program the team was working on and the larger picture for Audirvana. I was very en…
    - 18 days ago, 12 May 23, 9:40am -
  • Taking The RAAL-requisite SR1a and SR1b Headphones to the Pinnacle

    Taking The RAAL-requisite SR1a and SR1b Headphones to the Pinnacle

      Audio: Listen to this article.  Members of the Audiophile Style community are well aware that I absolutely love my RAAL-requisite SR1a true ribbon headphones. I was floored by them in my initial review, and…
    - 20 days ago, 10 May 23, 8:47am -
  • Immersive and Stereo Musical Gems - TRPTK Edition, Part 2

    Immersive and Stereo Musical Gems - TRPTK Edition, Part 2

      Audio: Listen to this article.  In Part 1 I touched on the TRPTK label, its dedication to great music and great quality, and three of my favorite albums. In Part 2, my journey into the TRPTK catalog continu…
    - 28 days ago, 2 May 23, 10:41am -

AudioCircle Updates

  • newRe: What are you listening to right now?
    Quote from: GeorgeAb on Today at 02:21 amsince I dropped $40 on it might as well get something out of it and suffer through the whole record.Is that along the lines of continuing to eat even after you're ...
    - 17 mins ago, 30 May 23, 7:30pm -
  • newRe: What are you listening to right now?
    Yuji Imamura and Air - Air. Its avante garde jazz. Can't recommend the music, but as a Three Blind Mice release it sounds terrific. Pobably will never listen to again, but since I dropped $40 on it might as well get something out of it and suffer thr…
    - 26 mins ago, 30 May 23, 7:21pm -
  • newRe: Our buddy "Hal", is on his way to an audio festival

    Re: Our buddy "Hal", is on his way to an audio festival

    Quote from: JakeJ on Yesterday at 07:15 pmAl?  Who's Al? Al Clark, the guy who designed the dspNexus 2x8 DSP processor with ideas we brainstormed one weekend.  Principle owner of Danville Signal Pr...
    - 39 mins ago, 30 May 23, 7:08pm -
  • newRe: Captainhemo's A370XLR3 servo amp boxes

    Re: Captainhemo's A370XLR3 servo amp boxes

    Might as well add captainhemo's modular sub cabinets in the same finish to the thread!Been waiting to show the subs since RMAF stopped operation.  That was sad!Now time to show them at LSAF2023!   [img]https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=2533…
    - 44 mins ago, 30 May 23, 7:03pm -
  • newRe: Tyson's LGK 2.0 'Ultimate' build thread

    Re: Tyson's LGK 2.0 'Ultimate' build thread

    Quote from: nlitworld on Today at 01:45 amToo bad Denver is a ways away from Portland, or I'd hook you up with some fun custom colors.  That would have been sweet. 
    - 47 mins ago, 30 May 23, 7:00pm -

Head-Fi Updates

TONEAudio Magazine

  • Issue 117
    Cover Story Redefining the 300B Sound:ampsandsound’s Black Pearl Features Old School: Direct Drive Nak: The MR-1by Jeff Dorgay 1095: The SVS 3000 Micro Subwoofer The Audiophile Apartment: The Teenage Engineering OB-4by Rob Johnson Journeyman Audi…
    - 6 days ago, 24 May 23, 5:03pm -
  • The Java Single Shot Integrated Amplifier

    The Java Single Shot Integrated Amplifier

    Class-D Perfection $8,995 -$9,495 (finish dependent) Javahifi.com Spoiler alert. The Java Integrated is a Class D amplifier. Just in case you’re predisposed to a certain idea of how Class D is supposed to sound, you need to abandon it, or stop read…
    - 14 days ago, 16 May 23, 11:48am -
  • Power to the people – with Fuse Box!

    Power to the people – with Fuse Box!

    With audiophile fuses all the rage these days, Swiss Digital has an alternative. A fuse replacement. Taking advantage of microprocessor technology, the Fuse Box monitors how much current your component is using and then shuts it down if the parameter…
    - 23 days ago, 7 May 23, 7:39pm -
  • A Single Shot of Awesome From Java HiFI

    A Single Shot of Awesome From Java HiFI

    You know you want this. I want this. For every audio enthusiast that has had to listen to a friend, partner, or roommate complain about the overly industrial look of the gear we love – bam. Here’s your answer. The Java integrated you see here is…
    - 24 days ago, 6 May 23, 6:54pm -
  • Welcome to Distilled!
    Hello and welcome to our new section – 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 inve…
    - 25 days ago, 5 May 23, 8:40am -

Part Time Audiophile

  • newDeVore and The Wand | Munich 2023
    I was beckoned to the DeVore and The Wand room at High End 2023 by Simon Brown, who I haven’t seen in a few years. Simon Brown is, of course, the designer and builder of [...]
    - 11 hours ago, 30 May 23, 8:29am -
  • newFurutech’s NCF | Munich 2023
    My first step into the world of grounding and lowering noise floors started with Furutech’s NCF products, which I’ve been using in my system for several years. Furutech has discovered something very special in its [...]
    - 16 hours ago, 30 May 23, 4:00am -
  • newVTL and Wilson and Nordost | Munich 2023
    When I declared the VTL and Stenheim and Nordost room at AXPONA 2023 as one of my top rooms at the show, I felt like I’ve been ignoring Vacuum Tube Logic for way too long [...]
    - 19 hours ago, 30 May 23, 1:00am -
  • newAudioQuest and GoldenEar | Munich 2023
    This is the first time I’ve visited the AudioQuest and GoldenEar rooms at an audio show and had Bill Low come and sit next to me and discuss what we were hearing. I’ve known Bill [...]
    - 1 day ago, 29 May 23, 2:00pm -
  • newMarten Mingus Septet | Munich 2023
    At AXPONA in April, I was unexpectedly taken with the Marten Mingus Quintet loudspeakers in the Vana Ltd. room. They had such a relaxed and open sound, so much so that they sounded just a [...]
    - 1 day ago, 29 May 23, 12:00pm -

Audiophilia

Enjoy The Music

  • We're Live @ The Florida International Audio Expo 2023

    We're Live @ The Florida International Audio Expo 2023

    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 -
  • TBT: Scansonic MB5 B Floorstanding Speaker Review

    TBT: Scansonic MB5 B Floorstanding Speaker Review

    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 -
  • TBT: World Premiere Review! Treehaus Audiolab Phantom Of Luxury Loudspeaker

    TBT: World Premiere Review! Treehaus Audiolab Phantom Of Luxury Loudspeaker

    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 -
  • Australian Hi-Fi January / February 2023

    Australian Hi-Fi January / February 2023

    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 -
  • audioXpress' March 2023 Magazine

    audioXpress' March 2023 Magazine

    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 -

StereoNET Australia

  • newClassical lot of 20 discs (19 items). Near mint imports
    Classical lps. Orchestral and instrumental. ex-radio station lps but appear to have been rarely, or never, played. There are 20 discs. 19 items but one is a double - the purple Mozart violin concertos. All high qu…
    - 19 mins ago, 30 May 23, 7:28pm -
  • newDynaudio Evoke 50 Speakers in Walnut
    Further Information: These speakers are 4 months old, purchased from A2A in February 2023. Ther reason I'm selling them this early is that I wanted to own a pair of Dynaudio Heritage Special speakers and I freaked out they're running out…
    - 1 hour ago, 30 May 23, 6:25pm -
  • newDUAL 701
    Further Information: Modified 701 in a small but quite heavy layered birch ply plinth. Very quiet direct drive. Comes with an arm board cut for SME 3012 and one spare. with it’s small footprint I thought of using it in a bookshelf b…
    - 2 hours ago, 30 May 23, 6:02pm -
  • newFidelity Research FR-66fx NOS!
    Further Information: FIDELITY RESEARCH FR-66fx NOS never used in very good condition. Some prefer this arm to the FR66 S because it’s more universal in terms of cartridge choices. I bought this arm a while ago for my endgame…
    - 2 hours ago, 30 May 23, 5:59pm -
  • newCayin A-88T Mk2 KT88 or KT120 or EL34 Valve Amplifier
    Further Information: This is a 240 volt Australian retail model not a 220 volt import.As new condition with all original packaging,valve cage ,manual and remote.It can be used as an integrated or power amp and as Ultralinear or Triode.It comes with u…
    - 3 hours ago, 30 May 23, 5:08pm -

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 -

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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 -