HiFi Bargains
HiFi Bargains: AudioQuest DragonFly Cobalt
In the beginning, there was Black. Then Black v1.5, followed by Red. Well, there’s a new sheriff in town and his name is Cobalt. DragonFly Cobalt.
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HiFi Thoughts
Why I Hate Measurements (I don’t)
I don’t hate measurements but some people think I do because I am often critical of how people interpret them. These are two very different things.
HiFi Reviews
Review: Linear Tube Audio MZ3
I just dropped the Linear Tube Audio (LTA) MZ3 at our local UPS store. It’s hot (112, says The Weather Channel), so I rushed back home to the shady, cool listening space that is my office. On the way back, I was thinking about the […]
HiFi Thoughts
Pet Peeves: “I feel sorry for people who own and enjoy that…”
Some people say this, “I feel sorry for people who own and enjoy that…”, and some actually believe it. I’m not kidding.
HiFi Bargains
HiFi Bargains: Denon 103 Moving Coil Cartridge
1962. nineteen sixty freakin’ two. That’s when the world was introduced to the mighty & magical Denon 103 Moving Coil Cartridge.
HiFi Reviews
Review: Vinnie Rossi L2 Signature Preamplifer and L2 Signature Monoblock Amplifiers (Part 2)
In Part 1 of our review of the Vinnie Rossi L2 Signature Preamplifer and L2 Signature Monoblock Amplifiers, we looked at and listened to the pre-power combo using the L2 Signature Preamplifer as just a preamplifier. Here, in Part 2, we’ll focus on the optional […]
In Barn for Review
In Barn (after being In Brooklyn): totaldac d1-direct
Alex Halberstadt has been living with the review sample totaldac d1-direct ($19,280) and is feverishly writing his review (maybe it’s just the heat). Now the d1-direct is here for a follow-up from yours truly.
HiFi News
Streaming Integrated Amplifiers: A List
A streaming integrated amplifier is a device that connects to your network via Ethernet or WiFi while also housing a DAC, preamplifier, and power amplifier all-in-one.
HiFi Thoughts
Pet Peeves: We Don’t Own Downloads
Ownership has its privileges. When we own things, we can do anything we want with them—share, loan, sell, etc. Not so with downloads.
HiFi Reviews
Review: Bluesound PULSE 2i Premium Wireless Multi-Room Music Streaming Speaker
Big sound from a little box. Isn’t that everyone‘s dream?
In Barn for Review
In Barn: Linear Tube Audio Z10 Integrated Amplifier
Linear Tube Audio Z10 Integrated Amplifier ($4900.00 + $500 for optional MM/MC Phono Preamp).
HiFi Bargains
HiFi Bargains: ELAC Debut 2.0 B6.2 Bookshelf Speakers
I reviewed the ELAC Debut 2.0 B5.2 bookshelf speakers and said:
HiFi News
Streaming DACs: A List
A streaming DAC is a device that connects to your network via Ethernet or WiFi while outputting an analog audio signal. It streams and it’s a DAC.
HiFi Thoughts
Pet Peeves: Hi-Res Downloads
In many cases, choice is a good thing. When it comes to hi-res downloads and sample rates, choice, especially when there’s a premium attached, just bugs me.
HiFi Reviews
Audiophile Tweaks from Intona Technology and Sonore
I thought it would be fun to share some of the tweaks I have been using with my system that have come from Intona Technology and Sonore by Simple Design LLC. These products include the new Intona Technology USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Isolator Model 7055-B and […]