HiFi Reviews
Review: Living Voice R80 OB-X Floorstanding Loudspeakers
On the face of it, a tower speaker that reaches down into the mid-20Hz region and needs only a few Watts to come alive sounds like a dream come true.
HiFi News
Focal Takes Active Upscale with the New Diva Utopia Wireless Loudspeakers
Imagine a big Focal floorstander powered by Naim electronics that offer a suite of input options. Just add music.
HiFi News
Volti Audio Launches the Lucera High-Sensitivity Horn-Loaded Loudspeaker
Volti Audio’s new Lucera High-Sensitivity Horn-Loaded Loudspeaker fits into the company’s lineup between the lower priced Razz and higher priced Rival. The Goldilocks choice?
In Barn for Review
In Barn for Review: HoloAudio Red DDC & Network Streamer
You can call me Red.
Digital Reviews
Review: Bluesound Node vs. Sbooster NODE
My friends at Harmonia Distribution sent me a little challenge package—2 Bluesound NODEs (N130), one stock and one with the Sbooster AIB Connection Kit and matching Sbooster ECO Power Supply.
In Barn for Review
In Barn for Review: Luxman L-505Z Integrated Amplifier
Blink and it will appear. As if by magic.
#NewMusicFriday
#NewMusicFriday: September 27, 2024
Each Friday, Stephen Mejias, AudioQuest’s Director of Communications and former Stereophile and Audiostream columnist, will browse through the many exciting albums released that day and select 15 worth a closer listen.
Album of the Week
Album of the Week: ganavya | like the sky I’ve been too quiet
As far as I’m concerned, the most unsettling foundation to build belief on is certainty.
Amplifier Reviews
Review: BorderPatrol S20EXD Parallel Single-Ended Amplifier
When talking ideals in amplification, or any piece of hifi for that matter, my pinnacle is well balanced.
HiFi News
Luxman Completes the Z Series with the L-505Z Integrated Amplifier
Come here often? I don’t hide my appreciation for Luxman gear’s classic looks and the new L-505Z Integrated Amplifier has not fallen far from the fruitful family tree.
HiFi News
KEF’s New Q Series Meta Raise the Bar with MAT Starting at $600/pair
Metamaterial Absorption Technology. That’s what MAT stands for.
HiFi Thoughts
HiFi Thoughts: Are We in a Golden Age of HiFi?
golden age | noun : a period of great happiness, prosperity, and achievement
HiFi News
Rotel Adds the Q5 Transport DAC to Their Flagship Michi Line
Rotel’s hifi roots date back to 1961 in Japan and they released their first CD player in 1985. The Michi Series was introduced in 1993 and re-introduced in 2019.
#NewMusicFriday
#NewMusicFriday: September 20, 2024
Each Friday, Stephen Mejias, AudioQuest’s Director of Communications and former Stereophile and Audiostream columnist, will browse through the many exciting albums released that day and select 15 worth a closer listen.
Album of the Week
Album of the Week: Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds | Wild God
“That’s why, if we’re talking about this record, it’s a joyful record.”