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Esoteric’s N-01XD DAC/Streamer
Two years ago, we awarded Esoteric’s N-01 network player our product of the year in the digital category. Now, they return with the XD version of this highly capable network player and world-class DAC....
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Parasound’s new Halo P6 preamplifier
We are pretty excited about putting the new Halo P6 from Parasound through its paces. This is a component that a lot of audio lovers need at a very reasonable price. For $1,599, they’ve built a true...
View ArticleTest Post 2019
Here’s a test of the emergency award system… Original article: Test Post 2019Please note that all TONE Audio copy and photography is © 2005–2018 TONE Magazine LLC. This RSS feed is provided for...
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RIP, Eddie VanHalen
Can’t believe I just heard the news that Eddie VanHalen, co-founder of legendary heavy rock band, VanHalen is gone. Where were you when you heard “Eruption” for the first time? I was working at...
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Rotel’s A11 Tribute Integrated Amplifier
We’ve just received the new A11 Tribute from Rotel, aptly named as this project was initially designed with the late, legendary audio designer Ken Ishiwata. One of the most influential designers in...
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Monster integrated from McIntosh – the MA12000
Today, McIntosh announces their mighty MA12000 integrated amplifier. The MSRP is $14,000, and if you’ve got a shelf capable of holding it, this looks to be a fantastic product. Blazing a trail started...
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Naim Audio updates Control 4 interface
While connected audio isn’t our usual cup of, Naim Audio has updated their Control 4 driver to include “advanced music-streaming functionality.” This will let you control multiple Naim devices through...
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DS Audio’s assault on high end analog
Japanese cartridge manufacturer DS Audio has just raised the bar significantly on their optical phono cartridge platform. We’ve reviewed a couple of their cartridges in the past, along with their own...
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The PrimaLuna ProLogue One Integrated
Who knew that almost 20 years ago that this cool little tube amplifier would change my life? My first assignment for The Absolute Sound was supposed to be a NAD integrated amplifier. But the day I got...
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Andover Audio Songbird Hi-Res Music Streamer – First Look
Life is good. I’ve got my head under the hood of my car, changing radiator hoses, and I’m streaming my favorite tunes (in this case about 4 hours of XTC, spanning the entire catalog) on my old Marantz...
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The LSA-10 Signature Speakers
Serious listening with the LSA-10 Signature speakers begins with a quick dial back on the way back machine, all the way to 1965 and some Gabor Szabo. If you aren’t familiar, this Hungarian guitarist...
View ArticleIssue 104
This issue, we’ve got some great new gear: The Andover Model-One compact music system Focal’s ARCHE headphone amplifier (hint, hint, it’s a KILLER 2ch preamp too!) Sumiko’s Amethyst MM phono cartridge...
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New turntable from LSA: The LSA-T2
A very special new offering from Underwood Hifi and LSA We were pretty excited about the LSA-T3 turntable, from Underwood HiFi a few months ago. But they’ve done it again, with their new LSA T-2 that...
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LSA DPH-1 Headphone Amplifier
I love discovering reasonably priced products, squarely aimed at bringing great sound to more people, and new people to our wacky world of audio. Underwood HiFi scores big time with their new LSA DPH-1...
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Bowers & Wilkins 702 Signature Loudspeakers
Rocking out with some Slayer, it’s clear that Bowers & Wilkins has produced a winner here. To be honest, I’ve been punishing these speakers for about a solid week now, and it’s clear they have...
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New Preamplifiers from borg.audio…
We’ve just received news and photos of the latest preamplifiers from borg.audio, the Dune and the Warp. Final pricing has not been announced yet, but these units look to be made with incredible...
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Tubulus XS Umbilical Cables
Damn, the Bee Gees never sounded this good. If you don’t like reading cable reviews, and you have a Pass Labs XS component (or a few) just buy the Tubulus Argentus XS Umbilical Cables for your system...
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Power Two Amplifier from Alluxity
Alexander Vitus-Mogensen (son of Hans-Ole Vitus) has just introduced his latest creation from Alluxity – the Power Two. Slightly lower in cost, and power, at $7,800 (vs. $10,600) from the Power One,...
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Conrad-Johnson’s CAV 45-S2 Control Amplifier Arrives!
Long time readers of TONE, know what a deep history we have with the legendary tube audio manufacturer, Conrad-Johnson. Those wanting the ultimate in simplicity and sonic purity, but not requiring tons...
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The Luxman K-05 Cassette Deck
-By Paul DeMara The 1990s were an interesting time for music formats. CD’s were hot, vinyl was dead, and cassette tapes were the primary way people listened to their tunes while driving. Fast forward...
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