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Articles by Mohammed Samji

Loudspeakers

Wilson Audio Alexx V | REVIEW

January 21, 2022 Mohammed Samji 3

Has the new Wilson Audio Alexx V (website) loudspeaker caught your interest? Are you interested in the most in-depth review available? Come experience our journey with the Alexx V…. The Wilson WAMM Master Chronosonic or Chronosonic […]

Analog

Technics SL-1210GAE Anniversary Turntable and Hana Umami Red Cartridge | REVIEW

May 30, 2021 Mohammed Samji 4

To say the Technics (website) SL-1200 is a legend is an understatement. Rumor has it that they sold 3.5 to 4 million SL-1200s over its 50+ year history. Its distinct look, reliability and smooth pitch […]

Announcements

Wilson Audio Alexx V Launches with XVX DNA | Announcements

March 29, 2021 Mohammed Samji Comments Off on Wilson Audio Alexx V Launches with XVX DNA | Announcements

The Wilson Audio Alexx loudspeaker needs little introduction. I had instant envy the first time I heard it, with its thundering low frequency slam. The original Alexx was lead by Daryl Wilson while his father […]

Audio Gear Reviews

Wilson Audio ActivXO & WATCH Dog Subwoofer | Review

December 20, 2020 Mohammed Samji 1

Does a 260-pound loudspeaker that packs an 8- and 10-inch driver need any re-enforcement in the lower octaves? Add in a delicious amplifier that can generate 500 watts at 4 ohms with ease and you […]

Review

Wilson Audio Pedestal | REVIEW

September 26, 2020 Mohammed Samji 1

Over the years, we’ve tried endless numbers of tweaks to get the most out of our components. Some work, others don’t, and some behave as un-wanted tone controls. It’s a puzzle that every audiophile loves […]

Announcements

Wilson Audio SabrinaX Loudspeaker Lands with XVX DNA

September 1, 2020 Mohammed Samji Comments Off on Wilson Audio SabrinaX Loudspeaker Lands with XVX DNA

It’s fun to dream about owning a time machine such as the Wilson Audio WAMM Master Chronosonic or Chonosonic XVX loudspeakers, but the reality is that their DNA is readily available through the entire Wilson […]

Digital

Bowers and Wilkins Formation Duo Loudspeakers | REVIEW

August 1, 2020 Mohammed Samji 5

The availability of streaming devices is endless, offering convenience and friction-free listening. We have become accustomed to a quick tap or voice command and the tunes start flowing. Although I am blessed with an incredible reference […]

Announcements

Bowers and Wilkins Signature 700 Series Loudspeakers

June 24, 2020 Mohammed Samji Comments Off on Bowers and Wilkins Signature 700 Series Loudspeakers

Bowers and Wilkins is introducing a new product during COVID-19 with the addition of the new Signature 702 and 705 loudspeakers. The Signature series has been a long tradition at B&W dating back to 1991, […]

Announcements

PNW to Welcome Pacific Audio Fest 2021

May 20, 2020 Mohammed Samji 3

Lou Hinkley of Daedalus Audio was en route to catch a flight to Capital Audio Fest in October 2019, when he hatched an idea. Why don’t we have a top notch audio show in the […]

Show Report

Genesis Super Subwoofer and Turntable Dance with Merrill Audio Element 118 Monos

May 10, 2020 Mohammed Samji 1

Gary Koh of Genesis Advanced Technologies and Merrill Wettasinghe of Merrill Audio hosted the Pacific Northwest Audio Society (PNWAS) in early March.  They were expecting 10 people but had the doors blown down when 57 […]

Announcements

dCS Legends celebrates GRAMMY winning engineers

May 9, 2020 Mohammed Samji 1

We can make all kinds of fuss about our audiophile gear, but this hobby would not exist without the magnificent content created by artists and the engineers that support them. dCS (Data Conversion Systems, Ltd.) […]

Show Report

Wilson Audio XVX gets Relentless in Seattle | Music Matters 2020

April 17, 2020 Mohammed Samji 1

In a time where audio shows are being canceled faster than toilet paper is being pulled off the shelves, Definitive Audio managed to host Music Matters 15 to celebrate their 45th year in business in […]

Announcements

MQA and Jazz re:freshed to boost SXSW artists

April 10, 2020 Mohammed Samji 1

During the current quarantine, I find myself listening more in my home office using an AudioQuest Dragonfly Cobalt plus headphones. In addition to music streaming, I’ve been hunting for content with video to keep me […]

Announcements

VPI Industries, Wilson Audio, Qobuz, and hope for humanity

April 3, 2020 Mohammed Samji 1

With COVID-19, we are living in unprecedented times. We will (hopefully) return to (a new) normal in the coming months, but how businesses respond to today will define their legacy for years to come. Speaking […]

Analog

D’Agostino Momentum Phono | Review

July 21, 2019 Mohammed Samji 1

There is no lack of religion, opinions, or passion when it comes to vinyl. Which table, which tonearm, which cartridge, which geometry or even which equalization curve to use? Lots of smoke. Maybe even some fire. […]

Munich 2019

AMG launches new Viella Forte Turntable | High End 2019

May 12, 2019 Mohammed Samji 1

Analog Manufaktur Germany (AMG) launched the AMG Viella V12 in 2012 and never looked back.  I was fortunate to purchase one in 2013, and although many tables have come and gone, the AMG Viella V12 […]

Munich 2019

D’Agostino Releases New Progression Integrated Amplifier | High End 2019

May 9, 2019 Mohammed Samji 3

Dan D’Agostino continue’s to fill in their Progression line with the addition of the new Progress Integrated Amplifier in Munich at the High End 2019. 18k USD buys you that engaging D’Agostino sound, beautiful meters, […]

Munich 2019

dCS paints a Mosaic with new cross-platform music management | High End 2019

May 9, 2019 Mohammed Samji Comments Off on dCS paints a Mosaic with new cross-platform music management | High End 2019

dCS has a track record of continuing to invest in their products for years after they initially launch.  They have quoted statistics stating that they only use around 60-70% of the capacity of a device […]

Analog

Clearaudio Innovation Basic Turntable | Review

March 31, 2019 Mohammed Samji 1

For us analogoholics, you can never have enough LPs or turntables to play them on! For the last few years, I have been blessed with the company of an AMG Viella V12 turntable. It’s big, […]

Announcements

Dan D’Agostino announces the New Momentum HD Preamplifier

March 16, 2019 Mohammed Samji 1

This week, D’Agostino announced updates to the Momentum Pre-Amplifier. Some of these changes build on improvements first employed in the Momentum M400 Amplifier. The updated Momentum HD Pre-Amplifier will include a 33% larger power transformer, […]

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