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  • ModWright

    ModWright

    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 days ago, 20 Nov 23, 12:00am -
  • TAD + PAD

    TAD + PAD

    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 days ago, 20 Nov 23, 12:00am -
  • VK Music
    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 days ago, 20 Nov 23, 12:00am -
  • Voxativ

    Voxativ

    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 days ago, 20 Nov 23, 12:00am -
  • Nexxus Audio Technologies

    Nexxus Audio Technologies

    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…
    - 23 days ago, 17 Nov 23, 12:00am -

AudioStream.com

  • ModWright

    ModWright

    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 days ago, 20 Nov 23, 12:00am -
  • TAD + PAD

    TAD + PAD

    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 days ago, 20 Nov 23, 12:00am -
  • VK Music
    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 days ago, 20 Nov 23, 12:00am -
  • Voxativ

    Voxativ

    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 days ago, 20 Nov 23, 12:00am -
  • Nexxus Audio Technologies

    Nexxus Audio Technologies

    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…
    - 23 days ago, 17 Nov 23, 12:00am -

Computer Audiophile

  • newTsuyoshi Yamamoto - A Shade of Blue (Immersive Edition)

    Tsuyoshi Yamamoto - A Shade of Blue (Immersive Edition)

              Audio: Listen to this article.  It should come as no surprise to members of the Audiophile Style community that I’m a big fan of Japanese jazz, the Three Blind Mice record label, and especi…
    - 1 day ago, 8 Dec 23, 7:20am -
  • DAC / Amp Dongle Matchup

    DAC / Amp Dongle Matchup

              Audio: Listen to this article.  As I’ve written about before, despite being engrossed in audiophiledom for the past decade or so, I only recently ventured into IEMs. Most of my listening oc…
    - 3 days ago, 6 Dec 23, 7:22am -
  • Beethoven Symphonies & Ouvertures Heard Like Never Before

    Beethoven Symphonies & Ouvertures Heard Like Never Before

              Audio: Listen to this article.  Between December 2005 and December 2007 Bert van der Wolf used a prototype dCS analog to digital converter to capture Jos van Immerseel’s orchestra Anima Ete…
    - 9 days ago, 30 Nov 23, 7:29pm -
  • Can Atmos Music Play Gapless? Yes, Here's A Demo

    Can Atmos Music Play Gapless? Yes, Here's A Demo

              Audio: Listen to this article.  A simple, yet powerful demonstration for today. I'm sure the audience for this will be much larger over time, than it is at the time of publication. Everyone w…
    - 10 days ago, 29 Nov 23, 10:26am -
  • HARMAN Acquires Roon

    HARMAN Acquires Roon

              Audio: Listen to this article.  Just in...    HARMAN Acquires Roon, a popular Multi-Device, Multi-Room Audio Technology PlatformRoon’s Audiophile-Quality M…
    - 12 days ago, 27 Nov 23, 11:14am -

AudioCircle Updates

Head-Fi Updates

TONEAudio Magazine

  • MoFi Distribution introduces the MoFi Electronics MasterDeck Turntable

    MoFi Distribution introduces the MoFi Electronics MasterDeck Turntable

    MoFi Distribution proudly introduces the new MoFi Electronics MasterDeckturntable, a reference grade product designed by master turntable maker Allen Perkins. Created by vinyl lovers for those with the desire to accurately reveal and experience the…
    - 18 days ago, 21 Nov 23, 1:37pm -
  • The Vera-Fi Vanguard Scout Speakers

    The Vera-Fi Vanguard Scout Speakers

    $299/pair Verafiaudiollc.com Listening to The Knack’s “Africa,” I tried a trick that I’ve seen at more than one hifi show – I hooked this $300 pair of speakers to about $200k worth of gear. Wacky as this seems, it illustrates two things: th…
    - 20 days ago, 19 Nov 23, 8:24pm -
  • The Focal Vestia no.1 Speakers

    The Focal Vestia no.1 Speakers

    After spending an afternoon with staffer Earle’s Focal Sopra 3s, just before firing up their new Vestia no.1 at my place, the level of sonic excellence they bring to a $1,198 pair of speakers seems amazing. Listening to the same handful of tracks t…
    - 20 days ago, 19 Nov 23, 7:58pm -
  • Issue 119

    Issue 119

    Cover Story Digital and Analog parity:The Tambaqui DAC and Lupe Phono from Mola-Mola Features Old School: Going down the Revox Rabbit Holeby Jeff Dorgay 1095: Vera-Fi’s awesome Vera Link. Now you have sound anywhere! The Audiophile Apartment: The…
    - 28 days ago, 11 Nov 23, 10:10am -
  • YG Acoustics Hailey 3

    YG Acoustics Hailey 3

    One of the most compelling things about the world’s finest products, be it speakers, watches, cameras, you name it – is the ease of enjoying them in a fashion that you no longer think about the object in use. There’s no more longing for additio…
    - 30 days ago, 9 Nov 23, 6:42pm -

Part Time Audiophile

  • newStocking Stuffers for Audiophiles | Buyers Guide 2024
    I’ve been told on multiple occasions by numerous people that when it comes to holiday gifts, I’m notoriously “tough to buy for.” Nonsense! I’m an audiophile! I have a million things I want, and I [...]
    - 1 day ago, 8 Dec 23, 1:00am -
  • The Occasional Podcast | Buyers Guide 2024
    If you have visited the website over the weekend (also now available at the address PT.audio) you will have no doubt noticed our huge update to the Buyers Guide for 2024. Filled with all the [...]
    - 4 days ago, 5 Dec 23, 9:48am -
  • 2024’s Best Hi-Fi Accessories | Buyers Guide 2024
    Welcome to 2024’s Best Hi-Fi Accessories from the Part-Time Audiophile Buyers Guide for 2024. We’re not saying that these are the “best” hi-fi accessories or that these choices somehow overrule anyone else’s favorites. We’re saying [...]
    - 6 days ago, 3 Dec 23, 7:00am -
  • 2024’s Best Cables, Power and Grounding | Buyers Guide 2024
    Welcome to 2024’s Best Cables, Power Management and Grounding from the Part-Time Audiophile Buyers Guide. We’re not saying that these are the “best” cables, power management and grounding devices or that these choices somehow overrule [...]
    - 6 days ago, 3 Dec 23, 4:00am -
  • 2024’s Best Headphone Gear | Buyers Guide 2024
    Welcome to 2024’s Best Headphone Gear from the Part-Time Audiophile Buyers Guide. We’re not saying that this is the “best” headphone gear or that these choices somehow overrule anyone else’s favorites. We’re saying that these [...]
    - 6 days ago, 3 Dec 23, 1:00am -

Audiophilia

  • Audiophilia Dream List ©

    Audiophilia Dream List ©

    UPDATED DEC 6, 2023.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. Please note the new navigation links.…
    - 3 days ago, 6 Dec 23, 6:30am -
  • Jerome Sabbagh: Vintage—Sunnyside Records/AAA 180g Vinyl (2023)

    Jerome Sabbagh: Vintage—Sunnyside Records/AAA 180g Vinyl (2023)

    Vintage is French-born, New York City-based tenor player Jerome Sabbagh’s third album. The Turn from 2014, No Filter from 2018, reviewed in Audiophilia, and now Vintage (2023). Each brings a project-like feel, with Sabbagh using sidemen to suit the…
    - 3 days ago, 6 Dec 23, 3:13am -
  • HumminGuru Ultrasonic Vinyl Record Cleaner—two Audiophilia writers' views after a six months use

    HumminGuru Ultrasonic Vinyl Record Cleaner—two Audiophilia writers' views after a six months use

    We recently published a review of the $3280 Degritter MARK II Ultrasonic Record Cleaning Machine. It was a rave and well deserved. I loved its functionality and its effortless way of producing sparkling clean records. With so much minute grime gone f…
    - 5 days ago, 4 Dec 23, 7:55am -
  • Audiophilia Products of the Year 2023

    Audiophilia Products of the Year 2023

    Our writers are lucky to intersect with the gear we do. Even luckier to have the kit in our homes and review it for you. There are numerous requests for reviews that we just do not have the manpower to cover. Imagine the hundreds of pieces we miss.Wi…
    - 8 days ago, 1 Dec 23, 2:36am -
  • Audiophilia Recordings of the Year 2023

    Audiophilia Recordings of the Year 2023

    These are the finest recordings/performances we listened to this year. We discussed some of the recordings on our social media channels, used them in equipment reviews, reviewed them on YouTube or received full reviews at Audiophilia. For the latter…
    - 8 days ago, 1 Dec 23, 2:36am -

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 -

AudiophileReview.com

StereoNET Australia

  • newJBL Synthesis Array Speaker 5.1 set (1000, 880, 800, 1500)
    Further Information: JBL Synthesis array speaker set for 5.1 channels Front array 1000 pair Center array 880 Rear array 800 pair Sub woofer array 1500 the tops were tacky from age, have been cleane…
    - 8 hours ago, 9 Dec 23, 4:59am -
  • newParasound A23+ power amp
    Further Information: Bought March 2022 with receipt and 3 year warranty (till March 2025) box and cable included https://www.parasound.com/a23+.php
    - 8 hours ago, 9 Dec 23, 4:56am -
  • newAudio Technica 60 Anniversary Turntable AT-LP2022
    Further Information: Hi all, I am selling the brand new unopened limited edition Audio Technica 60Anniversary Turntable AT-LP2022. Info as below: https://www.audio-technica.com/en-au/at-lp2022 After some thought, I have…
    - 9 hours ago, 9 Dec 23, 3:47am -
  • newFS: Genelec 8361a - pair - White
    Further Information: Less than 1 month old pair of Genelec 8361a in white. Comes with double boxes and all accessories including optional rotary volume controller and a remote controller. Unfortunately still not to my taste so decided to let…
    - 9 hours ago, 9 Dec 23, 3:42am -
  • newGould Conducts Gould "Direct To Disc" Audiophile Vinyl
    Further Information: Supercut Limited Direct To Disc Recording
    - 10 hours ago, 9 Dec 23, 2:30am -

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 -

Positive-Feedback.com

  • Affordable Magic - the SOTA Pyxi Phono Stage
    Recently, I was reading about a leading industry engineer who strived for components that were "one-noters." What they meant by that phrase was simple: a piece of audio gear should create an impact in your listening environment from the first note yo…
    - 2 days ago, 7 Dec 23, 9:06am -
  • PS Audio BHK 600 Mono Amplifiers
    It's not often that I get the opportunity to review an amplifier that harkens back to the days of yore—big, heavy, power hungry. It's a fun exercise to cleanse ones palate, so to speak, of all of the Class D amps I've been using lately. There was a…
    - 3 days ago, 6 Dec 23, 3:50pm -
  • The 20th Annual Positive Feedback Writers' Choice Awards for 2023
    Beginning at the end of 2003, PF established its first annual awards for fine audio. The Brutus Award was established for the best that David Robinson and Dave and Carol Clark had heard in their own listening rooms during that year. You can think o…
    - 3 days ago, 6 Dec 23, 2:48pm -
  • Mercury's March-April 1958 Spin Girl
    There are many reasons to collect records, and the best and most common reason is for the music. However, if you also care about sound, and you own a high end audio system, the sound can be, as it is to me, just as important. You can also collect LPs…
    - 6 days ago, 3 Dec 23, 10:13am -
  • Dan Clark Audio releases all new E3 Closed Back Headphone
    Uncompromising Top of the Line Performance Extraordinary Value E3’s striking black and blue design aesthetic, ergonomic shape, and Gorilla Glass 3 clad cups are just a taste of the the exciting upgrades to our midrange lineup.  E3 is a closed-back…
    - 8 days ago, 1 Dec 23, 12:10pm -

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 -