Distortion

Distortion


  • KEF launches two Extreme Home Theatre speaker models

    Marlboro, NJ โ€“ September 28, 2022: KEF is announcing that theyโ€™ve extended their comprehensive range of architectural speakers with two new THXยฎ Certified models; the ultra-high-performance three-way coaxial speaker Ci250RRM-THX and the high-output architectural subwoofer Ci250RRb-THX. As part of the KEF Extreme Home Theatre line-up, both models deliver the drama and emotional intensity of true…

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  • The Platinum Series 3G by MONITOR AUDIO

    Essex, UK, 16th August 2022โ€”Monitor Audio is proud to announce the launch of the innovative, advanced and beautifully-built Platinum Series 3G. Our flagship range encapsulates our desire to deliver accessible excellence. Superior, innovative acoustic technologies, smart engineering, and obsessive attention to detail ensures the Platinum Series 3G is capable of the most accurate, clear, and…

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  • Meze Audio Releases its first Dynamic Open-Back Headphones, the 109 PRO

    Powered by a 50mm dynamic driver, the Meze Audio 109 PRO delivers an emotionally engaging sound with great detail and clarity. BAIA MARE, Romania โ€“ September 15, 2022: Meze Audio, award-winning high-end headphone manufacturer, announces its first pair of dynamic open-back headphones โ€“ย the 109 PRO. Made from carefully curated and responsibly sourced materials, including walnut…

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  • “No, I have the best system in the world!” #7: Transforming Digital Streaming into an Analog Symphony

    Paul’s all-Linn 5.0 Katalyst system in Vancouver isn’t just rareโ€”it’s revelatory. From digital streaming breakthroughs to power conditioning wizardry, his scientistโ€™s approach transforms rooms and minds, proving synergy and tweaks matter.

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  • Luxman America debuts a new integrated amplifier and upgraded turntable

    The L-507Z integrated amplifier and PD-151 MkII turntable BALLSTON SPA, New York, September 2022 โ€“ Featuring Luxmanโ€™s original LIFES1.0 distortion canceling feedback engine, the new L-507Z is a Class AB integrated amplifier of exceptional sound quality. The first model in Luxmanโ€™s Z Series, the new integrated amplifier joins the PD-151 MkII turntable, which incorporates a…

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  • The Cable Guru: Speaker cables by AudioQuest, Kimber Kable, and Audience

    Three high-end speaker cablesโ€”Audience Studio ONE, AudioQuest Robin Hood ZERO, and Kimber Kable Monocle XLโ€”showcase different flavors of excellence: the Studio ONEโ€™s lush warmth, Robin Hoodโ€™s soundstage depth, and Monocle XLโ€™s bold, detailed realism.

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  • The Cable Guru: Interconnects by AudioQuest, Kimber Kable, and Audience

    In his latest interconnect roundup, the Guru pits Audience, Kimber Kable, and AudioQuest against each otherโ€”finding all three excellent, but each with a unique sonic flavor and value proposition worth testing in your own system.

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  • “No, I have the best system in the world!” #6: Claude Lemaireโ€™s Audioverse

    Claude Lemaireโ€™s sprawling DIY vinyl system may look eccentric, but its rich, soulful sound proves his unorthodox tweaks and vintage gear choices are far from frivolous.

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  • The most important component in your listening room isโ€ฆ

    Jonson Lee argues that no gear upgrade rivals a clear mindโ€”distraction and interpretation, he writes, add more โ€œnoise and distortionโ€ to the listening experience than any component ever could.

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  • Diving into Disco, Part 7 โ€” Psychedelic Soul

    As protests raged and culture shifted in 1968, soul and funk artists like James Brown, The Temptations, and Marvin Gaye redefined Black music with psychedelic grooves, political messages, and genre-breaking experimentation.

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  • The Cable Guru: โ€ฆ Go! A trilogy of digital cables and a tweak

    Three SPDIF cables from AudioQuest, Kimber, and Audience face offโ€”each delivering distinct sonic strengthsโ€”while the old-school Auric Illuminator CD treatment surprisingly proves its worth, boosting clarity, ambiance, and realism across multiple discs.

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  • Our Review of the Rotel A12MKII Integrated Amplifier-DAC

    Rotelโ€™s A12MKII integrated amp-DAC impresses with refined power, a premium DAC, and warm, balanced sound. While lacking AAC Bluetooth support, it shines with dynamic range, rich midrange, and build quality that outclasses rivals.

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  • The Montrรฉal Audiofestโ€”an American in Montreal

    Braving the brisk Montreal weather, Mike Harkins attends the 2022 Montrรฉal Audiofest, where standout systems from Focal, Muraudio, PS Audio, and more share the spotlight with jazz sets, Dolby Atmos demos, and rooftop ducks.

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  • Putting an end to the audio cable debate! Part 3

    In Part 3, Gilles challenges cable skeptics by arguing that blind tests favor short-term memory and ignore the nuanced, experience-driven perception stored in our long-term auditory memoryโ€”where true cable differences reveal themselves.

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  • Denafrips Pontus II DACโ€”why I bought it and kept it

    The Denafrips Pontus II DAC rekindled Mario St-Laurent’s love for digital audio with its smooth, analog-like warmth and emotional depth. After extensive burn-in, it revealed exceptional clarity, imaging, and musicality, effortlessly blending detail with natural sound.

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