In Barn for Review
In Barn for Review: Sonus Faber Olympica Nova III
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder but I can’t imagine any other reaction to seeing the Sonus Faber Olympica Nova III than to declare, Che bella vista!
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HiFi News
Happy 1 Year (Back) Anniversary
I enjoy a good celebration.
HiFi Bargains
HiFi Bargains: Sony WF-1000XM3 Bluetooth Noise Canceling in-Ear Headphones Black (Renewed)
Renewed. I’d like to get renewed.
In Barn for Review
In Barn for Review: HiFi Rose RS150b Reference Network Streamer
South Korea-based HiFi Rose is new to me, but their RS150b Reference Network Streamer looks like it sprung from mature minds.
HiFi News
AudioConLA: There’s A New HiFi Show In Town
What makes a HiFi show good? In addition to location, the thing that makes a HiFi show a good one is its organizers, and AudioConLA promises to be good if not better, thanks to Sarah Tremblay and Michel Plante, the dynamic duo behind Montreal Audiofest […]
Digital Reviews
Review: Denafrips PONTUS II DAC
The Denafrips PONTUS II DAC employs a balanced, dual mono R-2R network design to convert bits to waves. Like its little and much-loved brother, the Denafrips ARES II DAC, the Pontus converts digital to analog in a way that makes music more than inviting.
In Barn for Review
In Barn for Review: Totem Tribe Tower Speakers
The Totem Tribe Tower Speakers make Twiggy look wide.
In Barn for Review
In Barn for Review: Sonnet Morpheus DAC & Sonnet Hermes Digital Bridge
Netherlands-based Sonnet Digital Audio is a relatively new company, but one with a long history in digital audio design.
In Barn for Review
In Barn for Review: Bel Canto E1X Integrated Amplifier
The Bel Canto E1X Integrated Amplifier combines a DAC, streamer, and phono stage with a 180Watt Stereo amplifier in a single, sleek, black chassis. All in oneness.
Amplifier Reviews
Review: Schiit Audio Ragnarok 2 Nexus Integrated Amplifier
The Schiit Ragnarok Nexus Integrated Amplifier can come with a MM phono stage and DAC built in. That’s how the review sample is outfitted because that’s how I like to roll.
In Barn for Review
In Barn for Review: EgglestonWorks Oso
The EgglestonWorks Oso are offered in virtually any color of your choosing. The review pair arrived in a beautiful Barn Red (that’s not really what this color is called but it’s what I’m going to call it).
HiFi News
RMAF 2021: Here I Come!
Is it too soon? I don’t think so. It has been 2 years since my last hifi show and I am itchin’ to attend.
In Barn for Review
In Barn for Review: Audio Note Cobra Integrated Amplifier DAC
I’ve been eyeing, earing, and ogling the products from Audio Note UK for decades.
HiFi Reviews
Review: Vienna Acoustics Beethoven Baby Grand Reference Floor Standing Speakers – Just Grand
Some people look at a speaker and see an accumulation of parts — drivers, crossovers, and cabinets. From this perspective, you can be fooled into thinking that a few photos and a spec sheet go a long way in revealing how a speaker will perform.
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totaldac Demo in Paris
I love Paris in the springtime. I love Paris in the fall.