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The Aqua Audio LaScala MKII Optologic DAC
If you are a music lover wanting to upgrade your digital front end, but don’t necessarily want to spend $20k – $100k, consider the Aqua LaScala. This one ticks all the boxes. Beautiful build quality...
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The Core Power EQUI=CORE 1800 MKIII
No matter how clean you think your power is, it isn’t. And there’s still the lightening storm now and then to play havoc with your gear. Staffer Jerold O’Brien has the older version of the 1800 and was...
View ArticleWelcome to Distilled!
Hello and welcome to our new section – Distilled. We are not abandoning our standard reviews, but for those of you that would like a little more than the canned press releases everyone else is posting,...
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The LSA Signature 50 Speakers
In just over four decades of evaluating speakers, the most memorable ones always pull you in with an ease that may not always be as visceral and exciting as some of the flashier “best” speakers out...
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An Easier Way to Buy HiFi From Naim and Focal
Sometimes, one of the most challenging parts of assembling an audio system is sifting through all the choices. Right before COVID hit us, Naim and Focal had been putting together several Naim/Focal...
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Change in Carver Biz Model
Just announced today: In order to stay competitive, Bob Carver Corp. will now be selling direct only. Back orders will be filled in the next 30 days, and new things are on the horizon very soon....
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Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazelwood on Vinyl…
Light In The Attic announces the definitive, first ever reissue of Nancy & Lee, the iconic 1968 duet from Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazelwood. The latest installment from LITA’s Nancy Sinatra Archival...
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Luxman’s First Cartridge in 40 Years!
Luxman’s new LMC-5 MC cartridge is their first cartridge in 40 years. Luxman USA’s Jeff Sigmund says that this new reference is “the result of two years, taking every aspect of cartridge design into...
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Pro-Ject Audio Adds Balanced Option…
We really loved the Pro-Ject DS2 phonostage. All solid state, multiple gain and loading options. Great sound, killer price. Now it’s better. Pro-Ject has just announced their new DS3B, for balanced....
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Pro-Ject Audio Adds Balanced Options
We really loved the Pro-Ject DS2 phonostage. All solid state, multiple gain and loading options. Great sound, killer price. Now it’s better. Pro-Ject has just announced their new DS3B, for balanced....
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Silent Angel’s New Power Supply
Audio and network components that use small, switching power supplies can be very detrimental to your system’s sound. Silent Angel has a great solution that is compact, and offers 12V/1A, 12V/3A,...
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Bob Carver at Axpona with their newest…
Stop by the Carver room at Axpona to see their latest. As you may or may not know, Bob Carver is back, with a great team of engineers and craftspeople to implement his latest visions. Company director...
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The Heretic A614 Speakers
Warning, these speakers tend to keep you cemented in your listening chair. The Heretics are “album side” speakers if that makes sense. Spinning Nightmares on Wax’s In A Space Outta Sound, the dub...
View ArticleIssue 111
Cover Story: We pay tribute to the Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin: A product that defined a market segment Features Old School: The ESS AMT-1b -By Jeff Dorgay Cartridge Dude: The BENZ LP-S 1095: Gear...
View ArticleJoni Mitchell: Live at Carnegie Hall – 1969
When I was a little kid, I remember listening to albums from my parent’s collection that that have stuck with me throughout the ups and downs of life. Throughout her career as a songwriter, painter and...
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The FYNE 500SP
Small speakers can rarely energize a good-sized room with full-range sound. This is always the magic that is FYNE. Featuring the coherence that usually only comes with electrostatic speakers, the...
View ArticleLyle Lovett’s latest
If you’re in the mood for some musical comfort food, consider Lyle Lovett’s recent release – 12th of June. If you’re a fan of his 1989 release, Lyle Lovett And His Large Band, and the 1992 follow up,...
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The Sendy Audio Peacock Headphones
A few strums into Al DiMeola’s new live recording, Saturday Night in San Francisco is all it takes to reveal the delicacy these new phones from Sendy Audio possess. It wasn’t that long ago, there were...
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Lab 12 Mighty Power Amplifier
Don’t let the small footprint of this 10 Watt per channel fool you. Even though it has a modest output, this single ended Class-A amplifier can be used in ultralinear or triode mode. It ships with a...
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New Focal Powered by Naim Spaces in Barrie and Winnipeg
The Vervent Group, that unites Naim and Focal has opened two more “Focal Powered by Naim” stores in Canada. Winnipeg and Barrie to be precise. This is an incredible way to experience the full depth of...
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