Rotel A14 Integrated Amplifier | REVIEW
Why in the world would I want to review the Rotel A14 (website), an integrated amplifier with DAC and phono stage and headphone amplifier all sorts of features for [...]
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Rosson Audio Design RAD-0 Headphone | REVIEW
To some, describing a headphone as “fun” is akin to the kiss of death. The calling for linearity occasionally spurs dynamic swings in opinions, and even greater judgments [...]
Sonus faber Lumina III Loudspeakers | REVIEW
After spending the first 24 hours with the new Sonus faber Lumina III loudspeakers, here’s what I came up with. First, imagine you’re not an audiophile. You’re just a [...]
Wilson Audio Pedestal | REVIEW
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. [...]
Furutech NCF Clear Line Power Supply Optimizer | REVIEW
See if this takes you back. There’s a device you can buy that you can plug into any AC outlet in a room, and it transforms the sound of your hi-fi system. Sound familiar? [...]
Bowers and Wilkins Formation Duo Loudspeakers | REVIEW
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 [...]
Audio Research CD6 SE Compact Disc Player/DAC | REVIEW
When’s the last time you heard a new CD player and thought wow, this sounds terrific? I’m not talking about digital in general or a DAC, but a one-box CD transport/DAC [...]
AudioQuest Niagara 1200 and 3000 Power Conditioners | REVIEW
At a recent high-end audio show I sat with a group of colleagues in the hotel lobby and discussed, as we often do, what we had seen that was worthwhile. One person asked an [...]
Mactone MH-120 Amplifier, XX-7000 Preamplifier | REVIEW
My Mactone (website) adventure started last year at the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest, when I went to visit my good friend Bob Clarke of Profundo. He brought a pair of Trenner [...]
MQA and Jazz re:freshed to boost SXSW artists
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 [...]
