HiFi News
Say Hello to the New Goldmund Telos 670 Integrated Amplifier
I have a thing for Goldmund’s clean minimalist lines that imbue their products with an architectural air. In other words, I like the way they look.
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HiFi News
Technics’ New $899 SL-40CBT & SL-50C Direct Drive Turntables
I make no bones about my love for Technics ‘tables and own a 1970s-era SP-15 because a) it is a thing of industrial design beauty, b) it plays 78s, and c) it does what it’s supposed to do really well.
HiFi News
Introducing Perlisten’s New A Series Loudspeakers
I’ve reviewed a few speakers from Perlisten and the more I listened, the more I liked.
HiFi Reviews
Review: Harbeth NLE-1 Professional Monitor Loudspeakers
TMI. Too much information is an oft-stated knock against “Pro” audio gear. On the other hand, hifi companies with Pro Audio history are often valued for that experience. Odd, no?
HiFi News
Meet the New Flagship Hana Umami Black MC Cartridge
Did you know that Hana also makes a Moving Coil (MC) cartridge called the “ML”? Just sayin’.
HiFi Reviews
Review: Audio Note Meishu Phono 300B Konzertmeister Integrated Amplifier
Pretty damn exquisite. That’s one of the things I have to say about the sound of the Audio Note Konzertmeister—it’s pretty damn exquisite.
HiFi News
Monarch Systems Ltd Named New North American Importer for Garrard
Between you and me, I lust after a Garrard 401.
TM News
On Sponsored Content & Other Things I Do Not Do
Due to the increased frequency of requests, I thought it wise to post my position on “sponsored posts” and other things I do not do.
HiFi News
Luxman Ups Their CD Game With the D-03R CD Player & DAC
What’s different about the new Luxman D-03R compared to the D-03X? Just about everything.
HiFi Reviews
Review: Ø Audio Verdande Loudspeakers
Soon after I asked the Ø Audio Verdande to play music I realized they are, at heart, delicate and powerful creatures capable of single-driver intimacy coupled with full range reach while exhibiting the speed and lightning fast dynamics you’d expect from a horn-loaded loudspeaker.
HiFi Thoughts
Some Thoughts on Tariffs and HiFi
I don’t know much about economics, but I know what I like.
HiFi News
Voxativ Goes Full Metal with the Alberich²
Why mess with metal? To reduce bad vibrations, dude.
HiFi Reviews
Review: Audio Hungary Qualiton 300B Integrated Amplifier
I’ve reviewed my fair share of amplifiers and integrated amplifiers that employ the 300B triode vacuum tube in the output stage.
HiFi News
The KEF LS50 Meta and LS50 Wireless Speakers Now Come in (more) Colors
She’s like a rainbow / Coming colours in the air / Oh, everywhere / She comes in colours.
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In Barn for Review: Knosti Disco-Antistat Ultrasonic 2.0 Record Washer
I have records, some old some new, and some of ’em, most?, need a good cleaning.
HiFi Thoughts
Tube Rolling NOS 12AU7s in the Leben CS600X
Imagine you’re trying different frostings on your home made carrot cake.
HiFi News
Bluebird Music to Distribute Peak Consult Loudspeakers in North America
Peak Consult was founded in Denmark in 1996 by Per Kristoffersen and their speakers have received more than their fair share of acclaim and awards over the years.
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In Barn for Review: totaldac d1-CD Transport & d1-streamer-live
How about an all totaldac digital front end for spinning CDs, serving, streaming, and D to A’ing? Why not!
HiFi Reviews
Review: Wattson Audio Madison Amplifier & Madison LE Streaming DAC
Switzerland’s Wattson Audio makes five products and taking this review into account, I’ve written about four of ’em.
HiFi News
Onkyo Introduces the $349 C-30 CD Player
I admit I shop.
HiFi News
Klipsch to Show Off the Heritage La Scala AL6 Loudspeakers and More at Audio Advice Live
Klipsh is living hifi history and even a new finish option, in this case Red Oak, is news.
HiFi Reviews
Review: Aesthetix Mimas Integrated Amplifier
In today’s world of overload, that second-by-second flood of data, it’s kind of rare to find a quiet gem.
HiFi News
AudioQuest Goes “Bigger, Quieter, and Altogether Better” with Brave Heart ZERO-Tech Speaker Cables
I’ve had a pair of AudioQuest’s new Brave Heart ZERO-Tech Speaker Cables in Barn for a few weeks and I can say one thing:
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In Barn for Review: Treehaus Audiolab The Preamplifer & 300B-2 SET Amplifier
I’ve been up the Treehaus Audiolab path before with my review of their ‘Phantom of Luxury’ Field Coil Loudspeakers about which I said:
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In Barn for Review: Weiss Engineering Helios Reference DAC
The Weiss Helios is the company’s flagship DAC, which is more than a DAC as it also includes UPnP/Roon capable streaming, a host of DSP options, a headphone amp, and volume control for use as a preamp.
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In Barn for Review: Magnepan 20.7x Loudspeakers
Maggies! And it’s about damn time!
TM News
Reliable’s UberLight Frame: Task Lighting for Record Playing
“Give light, and the darkness will disappear of itself.” Desiderius Erasmus (attrib.)
HiFi News
Network Acoustics origin Streaming Power Supply: Designed For Digital
The new Network Acoustics origin Streaming Power Supply is an ultra-low noise multi-stage filtered hybrid power supply designed for use with routers, switches, DDCs, optical convertors, streamers and DACs.
HiFi Reviews
HiFi Thoughts
Darko Audio Podcast #63: 12 albums for your next hi-fi demo
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water.
In Barn for Review
In Barn for Review: Ø Audio Verdande Loudspeakers
You’re looking at (and into) the 2-way Verdande Loudspeakers from Norway’s Ø Audio. For a sense of scale, that woofer/midrange measures 15″ while the tweeter sits inside the abyss-like Quad Vertex SoundField Horn about a foot from its mouth.
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In Barn for Review: DeVore Fidelity O/Bronze Loudspeakers
Regular readers know I own a pair of DeVore Fidelity O/96 loudspeakers which I’ve used as my reference for years.
HiFi Reviews
Review: Grimm Audio LS1c Active Loudspeaker System
I don’t know what they put in the water in Veldhoven, Netherlands, home to Grimm Audio, but my guess is there’s more than a dollop of musical mojo in the mix.
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In Barn for Review: Harbeth NLE-1 Professional Monitor Loudspeaker
“Hey! Harbeth has a new desktop-friendly active speaker. You interested?”
HiFi News
MBL News
I’ve not been shy about my enjoyment of every MBL system I’ve had the distinct pleasure of experiencing at many hifi shows over many years.