Digital Reviews
Review: HoloAudio KTE May DAC
The hifi world is abuzz over the HoloAudio KTE May DAC for three reasons: it measures incredibly well, it sounds incredibly good, and it costs just under $5k.
HiFi News
Amazon To “Remaster” Titles From Universal and Warner in “Ultra HD”. Why?
When will it end? Amazon Music HD offers two streaming tiers: High Definition (HD) which is CD-quality, and Ultra HD which is the same thing as saying hi-resolution. Do we really more confusion when it comes to streaming and hi-res? Do we really need Amazon […]
Flashback-Fi
In Barn for Flashback-Fi: Wavelength Audio Junior Integrated Amplifier
I can think of no better way to kick off our new Flashback-Fi feature than the Wavelength Audio Junior Integrated Amplifier. Let me tell you why.
HiFi News
Save $100 on HiFi Bargain Bluesound Node 2i
The already-a-HiFi-Bargain Bluesound Node 2i Wireless Multi-Room Hi-Res Music Streamer is on sale for $449, $100 of its regular price.
Art&Culture
Art Zoom: Musicians On Their Favorite Paintings
Truth be told, I’m not a fan of art criticism because I’m a fan of art and prefer to make up my own mind, which changes all the time. What I do enjoy is appreciation.
Album of the Week
Album of the Week: Porridge Radio | Every Bad
I admit to having a near fanatical desire to focus on new releases for the Album of the Week. And when I say new, I mean just released.
HiFi News
Flashback-Fi: A New Twittering Machines Feature
Keep on walkin’ / Don’t look back. The Temptations 1965 R&B hit single “Don’t Look Back” may as well be the official hifi reviewer’s anthem.
Digital Reviews
Review: Mola Mola Tambaqui DAC
I’ll have the fish, hold the chips. Something I’ve never said but I couldn’t resist playing with Mola Mola’s fish themed names and the fact that the Tambaqui DAC does not use a DAC chip for D to A conversion.
HiFi News
Roon Changes Support For Uncertified Roon Ready Devices
It used to be the case that if you owned an uncertified Roon Ready device, meaning one that was still going through the certification process but not yet certified, it would still work. You could still use it as a Roon Audio Output device. As […]
HiFi News
Vivid Audio Gives Birth To The KAYA S12
The wholly organic shape of the new Vivid Audio KAYA S12 standmount speakers ($6500/pair) is more a product of performance than appearance.
HiFi News
The HIGH END Munich 2021 Show Dates Announced
The HIGH END Munich 2021 show dates are set: May 13 to May 16, 2021. And we’re talking about a real, in person show with nothing virtual about it.
HiFi Bargains
HiFi Bargains: AudioQuest PowerQuest 3
Clean power is nothing to sneeze at.
Art&Culture
Movies That Don’t Suck: Starring Dirk Bogarde
Dirk Bogarde, so-named by his agent, was a dashing leading man who ran from his cheesecake roles as soon as his contract with the Rank Organisation ended in 1960 to explore deeper, darker characters.
Album of the Week
Album of the Week: Idles | Ultra Mono
The Idles have gone and done it — Ultra Mono is a record for the times, filled with rage, fury, fight, and compassion.
Digital Reviews
Review: totaldac d1-tube DAC/Streamer
Vincent Brient’s newest creation, the totaldac d1-tube DAC/Streamer, which falls on the lower end of the company’s price list, offers the benefits of being imbued with the totaldac house sound. For anyone who has heard a totaldac or read one of my reviews of same, […]