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REVIEW: The PrimaLuna EVO 100 Integrated Amplifier
Listening to Dylan’s “Times They Are A Changin” reminds me of the original PrimaLuna ProLogue integrated amplifier that I reviewed for The Absolute Sound back in 2003. Man, that was the little amp that...
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Dac Magic DAC/Headphone Amp from Cambridge Audio
Again, Cambridge Audio redefines the standard in approachable audio, with their new DacMagic 200M. $499 gets you dual ESS Sabre DACs with the ability to decode PCM to 32bit/768kHz, DSD512, and MQA...
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The New Celestee Headphones From Focal
Focal has a new headphone in their premium lineup, the Celestee. And it’s a beauty. Many of you know Focal for their world-class Utopia, Sopra, and Kanta speakers, but they have been making open and...
View ArticleVinyl Madness
I have a confession to make. There are multiple records in my record collection that I have bought but still haven’t listened to. And there are records in my collection that I no longer love. As part...
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The Questyle CMA Twelve DAC/Headphone Amplifier
Removing the Questyle CMA Twelve from its black cloth bag is instantly exciting. Aficionados of fine design, machining, and assembly will really appreciate the exquisite detail and high level of finish...
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REVIEW: The Riviera Labs APL-10 and AFM-25
Have you ever interacted with something made in Italy that didn’t elicit a major emotional response? You never look at a Ferrari or Ducati and think “that’s ok.” Or slip on a pair of Italian shoes and...
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Unboxing: The Harbeth C7ES-3 XD
I have to confess. The Harbeth Compact 7 has always been my favorite model in the lineup. I’m excited to tell you we have the new XD (extended definition) version of Harbeth’s legendary Compact 7. In...
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The Boulder 866 Integrated Amplifier
Back when we were still going to hifi shows, you might have caught the introduction of Boulder’s 866 at 2019′s Rocky Mountain Audio Fest. I can’t even recall if they had a functioning sample yet, but...
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Red Miracle RCA interconnects
You all know we don’t do a lot of cable reviews around this place. We’ve got a few things that work, and we stick to it. Kind of stubborn that way. However, when my friend Francois Saint-Gerand from...
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REVIEW: The Thrax Enyo Integrated Amplifier
Ironically, Anja Garbarek’s “Big Mouth” truly shows off what a big voice the Thrax Enyo integrated amplifier delivers. The Enyo shares the same aesthetic as the flagship models, with a familiar front...
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REVIEW: The Sonus faber Sonetto V Speakers
Thomas Dolby’s “May the Cube be With You” turns out to be the track used to put about 100 hours on the Sonus faber Sonetto V speakers before serious listening begins. The deep synth bass line in this...
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REVIEW: The Technics EAH-AZ70 Wireless Earbuds
Ever since Apple got serious about wireless headphones, with their Apple Buds, everyone else making headphones has stepped up the game. Much like in the world of racing, where the saying goes that...
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The dCS Bartok: Take Two…
Editor’s Note: A short introduction is in order for readers who haven’t always followed our narrative. Bob Gendron has been a contributor to TONE for almost 12 years and was also the magazine’s editor...
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Focal updates their Clear heaphone lineup with the Clear Mg
Focal has just announced their new Clear Mg headphone, replacing the former “Clear” phones as their open back reference. Keeping with Focal’s already smashing sense of style, the new Clear Mg utilizes...
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Yamaha’s A-S3200 Integrated Amplifier
Watching the delicate power level meters bounce to the rhythm of Led Zeppelin from across the room, Yamaha’s A-S3200 serves up an experience that is as visually engaging as it is sonically engaging....
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New Moving Coil Step-Up Transformer From Quadratic Audio
Quadratic Audio’s first product, a moving coil step up transformer, is a simple, yet perfectly executed product. You may know the man behind the design, Jam Somasundram, from Pass Labs (Creator of the...
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The BAT REX Preamplifier
We’re almost done with our full review of Balanced Audio Technology’s new REX tube preamplifier. At $30,000, it’s crazy money, but it’s crazy good. This two box design with a power supply that...
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Something new from REL Acoustics
Tomorrow, REL Acoustics will announce a major upgrade to their best selling line of subwoofers. Ahhhh, we’re under NDA, so we can’t tell you till then – but you can probably guess. But we have had the...
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First look/listen: The new T/x Serie from REL
As with so many top audio manufacturers, it’s easy to get caught up in the products at the very top of their range, both in terms of performance and cost. REL Acoustics is an excellent example of how...
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Rotel’s Michi P5 Preamplifier and S5 Power Amplifier
Rotel is a company that’s gone about their business making high performance gear that is reasonably priced, in a relatively understated way. On one level, Rotel products have always been somewhat of a...
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