“On a Mobile Fidelity version of Dire Straitsโ Brothers in Arms, I heard a wealth of scintillating detail and instruments that popped out from the background with shape and aliveness.”
“Manufacturers of hi-fi equipment like to brag about their flagship products, but in any company’s product lineup, the key role is played by the models that simply sell best.”
“The TAD-M1000TX incorporates a host of refinements, including a redesigned circuit layout and power transformers.”
As an audiophile on a journey of perpetually better sound, I was left slightly disconcerted by class-D trailblazer Bruno Putzeysโs assertion, in my previous class-D article, that, as he put it, well-done class-D amplification was now so good that โthe amplifier part is basically a solved problemโ. I understood the gist of what Bruno meant…
Berlin, a city renowned for its vibrant music scene and cultural diversity, has embraced the audiophile movement with several venues dedicated to high-fidelity sound experiences. Here, we explore five of the city’s premier hi-fi havens: Anima, Bar Neiro, Rhinoรงรฉros, Unkompress, and Bankert Vinyl Cafรฉ. 1. Anima Location: Friedrichshain (East Side Gallery area)Features: Combines high-quality sound…
“Iโve grown to appreciate not only how they function as a company, but also how they manage to produce such remarkably beautiful and functional products that are all essentially hand-built.”
“Wonderful loudspeakers that deserve to be front and centre of a two-channel system. These are mini speakers with a massive sound and which represent something unusual in audio โ genuine value for money.”
Latest generation of NAD’s popular compact, value-driven โjust add speakersโ solution upgraded with ESS Sabre DAC, MM phono input, Dirac Live readiness, and Dolby Digital decoding.
“What Iโm going to say now with 100% certainty is that I had never heard these two recordings sound better than they did in that room.”
The iFi ZEN CAN 3 supports in-ear monitors (IEMs) using xMEMS, an innovative speaker technology to push the boundaries of headphone performance.
Welcome to “The ABCs of Audio: Hi-Fi Lexicon,” your ultimate guide to understanding the fundamental terms and concepts in high-fidelity audio. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to expand your knowledge, this article breaks down complex audio jargon into simple explanations. We use two levels of simplicity: In the following sections, weโll cover essential…
Doug More of The Sound Advocate likes what he hears in the new Heaven 11 Billie MKll class-D / tube integrated amplifier.
The SilentPower brand is categorized into four main segments: Power Supplies, Cables, Conditioners and Accessories. Each segment is meticulously engineered to deliver superior noise cancellation and power purity.
โItโs holographic. I close my eyes and can feel the sound of my system around me, like thereโs a soft breeze running through everything. That is the ultimate.”
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