This follow-up to Musgraves’ melancholy 2021 divorce album Star-Crossed is […]The post Kacey Musgraves: Deeper Well appeared first on The Absolute Sound. - 2 days ago, 10 Sep 24, 8:37am -
No album better expressed and popularized Bossa Nova in America […]The post Getz/Gilberto Revisited appeared first on The Absolute Sound. - 2 days ago, 10 Sep 24, 8:27am -
$8500 A standing rebuke to the folly of minimalism and […]The post High-End Audio Buyer’s Guide 2024: McIntosh Labs C53 appeared first on The Absolute Sound. - 2 days ago, 10 Sep 24, 8:20am -
I recently had the opportunity to visit the Magico factory/audition […]The post Best Speakers: Magico S5 2024 First Listen and Factory Tour appeared first on The Absolute Sound. - 2 days ago, 10 Sep 24, 8:07am -
I’ve been listening to and reviewing Magico loudspeakers since the […]The post Magico S3 2023 Loudspeaker appeared first on The Absolute Sound. - 3 days ago, 9 Sep 24, 9:29am -
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. Hi Guys, just a quick note today to encourage those in the Boston area to join me at Goodwin’s High End for the US premiere of the Studio Player from… - 3 days ago, 9 Sep 24, 7:24am -
Audio: Listen to this article. 1984 / 1985 One morning in June of 1984, having recently completed second grade, my friends and I were hanging out in my garage. Unsupervised… - 7 days ago, 5 Sep 24, 10:40am -
Audio: Listen to this article. JCAT’s Marcin Ostapowicz (@Marcin_gps) first told me about his vision for the S1 server and his plan to bring it to market a couple years ago. Since… - 15 days ago, 28 Aug 24, 1:58pm -
Audio: Listen to this article. Short but SWEET! As many of you know, I have this hunting gene that I cannot turn off. But Schiit may have found a partial cure with their… - 17 days ago, 26 Aug 24, 7:30am -
Audio: Listen to this article. Many of us remember 1GB hard drives, and 4MB modules of RAM for that matter, followed by the explosion of storage capacity for less and less money. Once… - 22 days ago, 21 Aug 24, 8:49am -
So I’ve finally made my mind up on ordering a BP19. The BP26 MM/MC/MPS2 combo has been sold, I’ve completed an all Bryston external phono setup of BP2 MM/MC 20 + PS3 power supply to compliment the Bryston BLP-1 / BTP1 turntable so I won’t need… - 2 hours ago, 12 Sep 24, 1:42am -
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… - 3 days ago, 9 Sep 24, 7:36am -
Totem Acoustic’s new KIN ONE speakers build on the reputation earned by the KIN PLAY models. Now unpowered, they truly represent a genuine introduction to high-performance audio at a very approachable price point, employing technology from Totem’… - 3 days ago, 8 Sep 24, 11:59pm -
Cover Story Now in Black:Pass Labs XA60.8 Monoblocks Features Old School: SONY’s SCD-1by Jeff Dorgay 1095: JBL L52 by Rob Lawrence The Audiophile Apartment: Jerold O’Brien’s final review,a new power strip from ISOTEK! Journeyman Audiophile: B… - 4 days ago, 8 Sep 24, 12:27pm -
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… - 5 days ago, 7 Sep 24, 8:00am -
Last year we reviewed PrimaLuna’s EVO 300 hybrid integrated amplifier with excellent result. (You can read THAT review HERE.) It’s the perfect choice for those not wanting an all-tube amplifier, but still dig the PrimaLuna sound. Here are the hig… - 11 days ago, 1 Sep 24, 11:17am -
The final episode of Season 10 of The Occasional Podcast sees the return of PT.AUDIO Editor-In-Chief Marc Phillips. Together with host Brian Hunter the duo delivers their picks for the best HiFi products of the year so far PLUS, a huge breakdown of t… - 24 hours ago, 11 Sep 24, 4:22am -
After a long, relaxing and quiet summer, Part-Time Audiophile is ready to get back on the high-end audio show circuit this weekend. It's the 2024 Pacific Audio Fest in Seattle, and editor-in-chief Marc Phillips will be covering the rooms and walking… - 8 days ago, 4 Sep 24, 10:28am -
I'm usually averse to dropping names within the high-end audio industry, but I will say that I've known EveAnna Manley a long time. In fact, she was standing next to me when I met Colleen the first time, back at CES in 2008 or 2009. (It was also the… - 11 days ago, 1 Sep 24, 12:00am -
Gary Koh of Genesis Advanced Technologies recently visited me on the Oregon Coast so he could set up his new G7 Minuet loudspeakers in my listening room. Since I had just packed up the Burmester and YG Acoustics gear, and since I have plenty of revie… - 13 days ago, 30 Aug 24, 1:00am -
Let There Be Light The hell, you say? An optical phono cartridge? Yes. That’s right; no magnets, no coils, no induction-generated signals for the DS Audio Grand Master Optical Phono Cartridge System. A mechanical transduction system that uses light… - 18 days ago, 25 Aug 24, 1:00am -
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… - 3 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… - 11 days ago, 1 Sep 24, 5:00am -
Music can offer a welcome pause in the day. As I write this, “Ruby my Dear” from the Palo Alto live album (1968/2020) plays. Thelonious Monk feels at home, as I do since this was a tough workday. I want to sit on the couch and close my eyes, but… - 11 days ago, 1 Sep 24, 5:00am -
After many reprints of both vinyl and CD (and streaming) and three very high-quality, all-analogue vinyl reissues, we arrive at the pinnacle of analogue, original tape vinyl reissues for what many consider the greatest jazz album of all time, Waltz f… - 15 days ago, 28 Aug 24, 11:39am -
Whither Anton Bruckner (1824 – 1896)? For many years the country bumpkin symphonic cousin to the more glamorous Gustav Mahler (1860-1911). They shared the same romantic sentiment and much of the same Wagnerian harmonic language, but the four squa… - 18 days ago, 24 Aug 24, 5:27pm -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
I bought this mint ATC C1 sub about two years ago to set up a second all ATC system with some 19’s and an ATC SIA 150 integrated. The second system was set up for a few weeks but I had to pack it away after each use so it became a bit of a cho… - 1 hour ago, 12 Sep 24, 3:06am -
I’m helping an interstate member’s parents downsize their home as they prepare to go into aged care. They have owned these from new and I doubt they saw a lot of action. That being said both Bass driver surrounds were rotten which I h… - 1 hour ago, 12 Sep 24, 2:59am -
I bought these mint condition ATC SCM19’s from the importer Sonic Purity about two years ago intending to put together a second system. They’d been sold new by Sonic Purity only weeks before but the buyer decided to bring them back to upgrade t… - 1 hour ago, 12 Sep 24, 2:48am -
For sale is a highly regarded Gieseler 12 volt Linear Power Supply Unit in excellent working condition. This has had very little use, but was used as an external power supply for a CD player clock, and also a computer audio server. Also comes with cu… - 1 hour ago, 12 Sep 24, 2:42am -
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 doesn't write about sour grapes In a previous article, I wrote about how one manufacturer of exceptionally fine High-End audio electronics had had to raise the price of his products in order to be able to sell them. It was all a vicious c… - 20 hours ago, 11 Sep 24, 8:24am -
There are few if any male rock voices that I find more interesting and pleasing than the one possessed by Alex Chilton (1950-2010) during the sixties. The gritty, soulful, and expressive voice that Chilton used during his tenure with The Box Tops nev… - 3 days ago, 9 Sep 24, 8:52am -
When I hear that Gonzalo Noqué is releasing a new Pure DSD256 recording on his Eudora Records label, my ears prick up. When I find that he is recording the excellent pianist Susana Gomez Vazquez, I'm doubly on alert. Her playing is just scintillatin… - 4 days ago, 8 Sep 24, 9:04am -
XACT is proud to announce the launch of two groundbreaking products that set new benchmarks in high-fidelity audio performance: the XACT S1 EVO Music Server and the XACT PHANTOM™ USB and LAN Cables. These new offerings cater to the most discerning… - 7 days ago, 5 Sep 24, 10:14am -
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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