PrimaLuna’s new EVO 300 Hybrid Power Amp
Last year we reviewed PrimaLuna’s EVO 300 hybrid integrated amplifier with excellent result. (You can read THAT review HERE.) It’s the perfect choice for those not wanting an all-tube amplifier, but...
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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 ArticleThe KIN ONE speakers from Totem
Totem Acoustic’s new KIN ONE speakers build on the reputation earned by the KIN PLAY models. Now unpowered, they truly represent a genuine introduction to high-performance audio at a very approachable...
View ArticleThe Vera-Fi SnubWay noise filter
No, this isn’t a wacky kind of sandwich, it’s another handy way to get high frequency switching noise out of your mains without breaking the bank.Being bathed in noise so much these days from all the...
View ArticleNew on Old School – Current Classics!
Sponsored by The Music Room – tmraudio.com Not everyone wants or can afford brand new gear. Perhaps you like the older stuff better, or just want go get more gear for your hard earned dollar. An older...
View ArticleThe Diva Utopia Speakers from Focal are here!
Today, Naim/Focal announce their new DIVA Utopia speakers.They are an “active, connected, wireless hi-fi speaker system.” With 400 watts per channel of class A/B power designed by Naim, (250 for the...
View ArticleThe new flagship subwoofers from SVS
They may look very similar to the outgoing models, but the new 17-Ultra R|Evolution series has had nearly every molecule changed and upgraded to the latest tech SVS has to offer. Starting with an all...
View ArticleREL produces an SE version of their T/9x (in cool colors)
REL calls the new T/9x SE “A Carbon Special for the rest of us…”This new addition to the top of the T-Series features obvious visual upgrades, in three new super-cool colors (Le Mon Yellow, Tangerine...
View ArticleRevox releases the NEW B-77 Mk.III
How cool is this? Revox announced today, the launch of their new B-77 Mk.III reel to reel tape deck. This is not a discussion about the validity of the format. We know there are plenty of tape...
View ArticleThe Java Double Shot Power Amplifier
From the click of the super stylish power button that merely needs your touch to illuminate a diffuse white circle of light, the Double Shot power amplifier from Java gets you going. To illustrate...
View ArticleThe Weiss 501 DAC
-Photos courtesy The Music Room This DAC is the perfect example of a great, slightly used product. Having just finished my review on the Weiss 502, they explain the difference between the 501 and 502...
View ArticleMartinLogan Impression ESL 11A Speakers
-Photo courtesy, The Music Room Yep, gotta admit being a fanboy of MartinLogan. Having owned and/or reviewed nearly every MartinLogan panel speaker made since the CLS in the 80s, these panels are not...
View ArticleMcIntosh D1100 Digital Preamplifier
If you’re absolutely sure you don’t need a turntable (and I wont call you a bad Smurf if you don’t) the D1100 from McIntosh is a great way to roll. With a built in headphone amplifier, and nine...
View ArticleThe dCS Lina DAC
This one is way overdue… I’ve had the Lina from dCS for a long time. Long enough that I bought the review sample, yet it’s been a lot of exploration and comparisons. If you are into premium headphone...
View ArticleThe MoFi Master Phono
There’s nothing this one can’t do. You might think that hyperbole, but MoFi’s Master Phono is aptly named. It features two voltage gain inputs (what every other phono stage has) and a current gain...
View ArticleVoodoo Labs Carbon Age Standard Cables
Further exploration… By Chris Harr and Jeff Dorgay One of the most over used cliches in the world of audio writing is that a cable delivers a “component level” upgrade. However, after Chris spending a...
View ArticleWorld’s FIRST Review: The Magnepan 2.7X
A long journey of refinement Visiting Echo Audio in Portland, Oregon always turns up something intriguing from my audio journey, and this day would be no different. Lurking in the back room was a pair...
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 ArticleIssue 122
Cover Story Avid’s Acutus Classic:A Great Turntable Returns Features Old School: Nakamichi 400 seriesby Jeff Dorgay 1095: Rega’s ND3 and ND5 MM cartridges The Audiophile Apartment: Dynaudio Focus 10...
View ArticleVintage audio at Axpona
With just over three months to go, I’ve been asked to give an hour talk about vintage audio at this years Axpona. I’ll be talking about your vintage journey, what to expect if you’re new to all this,...
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