The PlatiMon Virtual Coaxial One Speakers
Listening to the gentle guitar and drum work in J.J. Cale’s “Magnolia” instantly reveals the level of resolution that the PlatiMon Virtual Coaxial One speakers can serve up. Driven by the BAT REX tube...
View ArticleAudio Research I-50 Integrated Amplifier
$6,500 – $8,500 (config. Dependent)audioresearch.comGenerating as much excitement as a new In-N-Out Burger restaurant, ARC’s I-50 integrated amplifier has taken about two years for supply to start to...
View ArticleGETZ/GILBERTO by Impex!
Last year at Axpona, Abey Fonn and Nick Getz introduced their collaboration in the form of an Impex Records Limited Edition (7500 numbered pressings) in the One Step Getz/Gilberto album, originally...
View ArticleThe Formula xHD DAC (rev.2) and La Diva Transport
It seems appropriate to begin listening to the Aqua combination with Emerson, Lake, and Palmer’s “Still, You Turn Me On..” Even though the compact disc format was less than immersive when introduced...
View ArticleThe Wireworld Stratus™ and Electra™Shielded Mini Power Conditioning cords
You Can’t Unhear em! Wireworld founder David Salz makes some of the world’s finest cables, used by audiophiles and endorsed by recording engineers the world over. He’s a big thinker, and this time...
View ArticleREL Tzero MKIII Subwoofer
All REL! We’ve put a lot of emphasis on REL’s larger sub bass systems, but their smallest offering is affordable, approachable, and easy to use. The new TZero MKIII is the current iteration of their...
View ArticleOur YouTube Channel is Live!
Better late than never, eh? We’re finally broadcasting on YouTube, so if you’d like to stop by, just CLICK HERE: Original article: Our YouTube Channel is Live!©2024 TONEAudio MAGAZINE. All Rights...
View ArticleWe Visit The Music Room
We spent some time with The Music Room and saw how much they’ve grown since our last visit! The best place to buy and sell used gear with total confidence. And a super helpful crew too!Please click...
View ArticleVoodoo For You…
Oddly enough, this product is backed up by quite a bit of science, but I love the name. I’ve known Jan Geschke for a while now, and between our love for Porsche automobiles and fine audio, I agreed to...
View ArticleThe REL Classic 99 – It’s more than more!
While this may sound like one of those AI-generated comments, if you’ve seen, heard, or read about REL’s recent addition, the Classic 98, you know that this is something different than the standard...
View ArticleISSUE 121
Cover Story Now in Black:Pass Labs XA60.8 Monoblocks Features Old School: SONY’s SCD-1by Jeff Dorgay 1095: JBL L52 by Rob Lawrence The Audiophile Apartment: Jerold O’Brien’s final review,a new power...
View ArticleVera-Fi’s Main Stream is anything but…
Mark Schifter and Vera-Fi have been on a roll lately, introducing some great products offering high performance at reasonable prices. This is a great way for everyone to get into the game. If there’s...
View ArticlePass Labs’ XA60.8 Monoblocks
Of course, the big news is that now you can get Pass components in black. This is a good thing considering how many people have passed on conrad-johnson gear over the years because the champagne color...
View ArticleVera-Fi Caldera 10-inch active subwoofer
Whether you are listening to two, or multiple channels, chances are your system will benefit from additional low frequency output. Adding a subwoofer is a deceptively simple thing that doesn’t always...
View ArticleThe Vera-Fi A40 Power Amplifier – World’s 1st review!
It’s hard to believe that a $2,000 amplifier drives the $149k pair of Clarisis Auditorium Plus ribbon speakers with this level of control, quality, and tonal involvement. Chris has me listening to...
View ArticleWorld’s first look – The SVS Ultra Evolution Tower
We just received a pair of the latest Ultra Evolution Towers from SVS, which is the smallest of three new floorstanding speakers that reflect their latest design upgrades: Time aligned drivers,...
View ArticleIssue 121
Cover Story Now in Black:Pass Labs XA60.8 Monoblocks Features Old School: SONY’s SCD-1by Jeff Dorgay 1095: JBL L52 by Rob Lawrence The Audiophile Apartment: Jerold O’Brien’s final review,a new power...
View ArticleOctave V80SE Integrated Amplifier
If you’ve been hunting for a premium vacuum tube integrated amplifier, the Octave V80SE should be at the top of your list. All previous Octave amplifiers we’ve used are built like a mid-80s S-Class...
View ArticleThe Java Double Shot Power Amplifier
Many audio enthusiasts forget that power and dynamic range are the fourth dimension when it comes to achieving natural sound reproduction. With 400 watts into 8 ohms, doubling into 4 ohms, the Java...
View ArticleThe Cambridge Alva TT V2 Turntable
Analog purists might be screaming “Aaaah, Bluetooth! No one is digitizing my precious vinyl,” when they look at Cambridge’s Alva TT V2.But let’s take another look. Think system building, think...
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