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High End 2017: Tidal Audio releases Camira Reference DAC, Ferios Monobloc

May 21, 2017

Tidal Audio from Germany put on an outstanding presentation at High End in Munich, and Dr. Pangiotis Karavitis, and I took part in an invite-only audiophile press event for a private listening session while there. Company CEO, and chief designer [...]

AXPONA 2017: Vinnie Rossi keeps ’em smiling

May 9, 2017

Every time I enter Vinnie Rossi’s suite at a show he is smiling. AXPONA was no different. It doesn’t matter who he is talking to, what music is playing over the system, or how crowded the room is, his infectious grin is in plain view, [...]

AXPONA 2017: Tidal’s sonic wave floods room with the spirit of music

May 8, 2017

As I stood mutely at the front of the crowded room I couldn’t help but wonder if I’d stumbled into some kind of church, or worship service by accident. There was powerful keyboard music with thunderous bass being played through a huge [...]

Pass Labs launch new XA Series Class-A power amplifier

April 17, 2017

Pass Labs will be showing off their brand-new XA25 Power Amplifier at AXPONA this week, and announced today that the company has started shipping the Class-A amps which have an MSRP of $4,900 USD ($6,500 CAN). According to Nelson Pass, the brand [...]

CH Precision at Montreal Audio Fest: Video with Raphael Pasche

April 11, 2017

Some rooms at audio shows catch your attention before you even go into them – which isn’t easy due to the fact that you’ve got music pouring forth from just about every door you pass by – because they are playing something out of [...]

Pass Labs and DeVore Fidelity arrive for review

March 22, 2017

Some equipment just speaks your language. Pass Labs designs have always been a favourite of mine on the audio-show circuit. They construct incredibly musical components with real sonic muscle that never sacrifices air or detail, so when I [...]

Vinnie Rossi interview: The man behind LIO, PURE-DC-4EVR, and the iMod

February 10, 2017

Vinnie Rossi (of VinnieRossi.com), and his effusive smile are a bit of a legend in hi-fi circles, especially on the show circuit. Rossi is always quick with a handshake, and never forgets a face or a name. In short, he always makes you feel welcome, [...]

PS Audio unveils Stellar DAC/Preamp, and stereo/mono power amplifiers

January 27, 2017

With the new Stellar Gain Cell DAC, S300 stereo power amplifier, and M700 mono blocks, PS Audio is serving notice that the sub-$3,000 USD high-fidelity market is in for some serious competition from Paul McGowan, and the crew in Boulder, Colorado. [...]

RMAF 2016: Margules… One of the sweetest systems you’ve never heard

November 3, 2016

I didn’t know what was going on in the room. The music sounded amazing, there was a cool-looking turntable, there were amps, and speakers I’ve never seen, Spanish was being spoken, there was a flash of bright light, and then I woke up in [...]

Review: Merrill Audio Taranis stereo amplifier

June 17, 2015

by John Richardson Enter Taranis…. Or as I like to call it, Taranisaurus Rex. Yep, like that big meat-eating dinosaur that wreaked havoc over the primordial plains. A real monster you say? Ha! Yes, there’s a reason for the comparison [...]