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Bricasti Design and Tidal Audio | AXPONA 2023

May 2, 2023 Scot Hull Comments Off on Bricasti Design and Tidal Audio | AXPONA 2023

Damon Gramont of Bricasti Design, the company known for the “gold standard” in pro-audio reverb, is (still) kicking ass in hi-fi. Words and Photos by Scot Hull I can no longer recall how/when I was […]

Components

SPL Elector Analog Preamplifier | REVIEW

November 27, 2022 John Richardson 1

A number of years ago, long before I reviewed this SPL Elector, I stumbled upon a really neat headphone amplifier. I don’t recall exactly how I found out about it; maybe through an on-line audio […]

Cables & Power

Darwin Cable Company “The Enlightenment” | REVIEW

May 8, 2022 John Richardson Comments Off on Darwin Cable Company “The Enlightenment” | REVIEW

Sometimes an audio company gets its name just right, whether intended or not. “Darwin,” in the case of the Darwin Cable Company, was adapted from the name of a much-loved dog. When I think of […]

Components

First Watt F8 Power Amplifier | REVIEW

April 10, 2022 John Richardson 2

The First Watt F8 is the latest amplifier design out the door of famed audio legend and designer Nelson Pass’ barn. I don’t know about you, but I get a bit excited whenever a new […]

Components

BorderPatrol SE300B-EXD Stereo Power Amplifier | REVIEW

September 10, 2021 John Richardson 1

Gary Dews is one of those people who is welcome at my home any time. He’s a wonderful guest and great conversationalist, and he always shows up with an unexpected and welcome gift! I don’t […]

Buyers Guide

The Best DACs, Servers, Streamers and Disc Spinners | Buyers Guide Summer 2021

May 15, 2021 Editorial Staff 4

The Best DACs, Servers, Streamers, and Disc Spinners [Editor’s note: Welcome to the Part-Time Audiophile Buyers Guide for Summer 2021! These are the best DACs, streamers, servers and disc-spinners that we, the PTA team, have […]

Components

McGary Audio SA2 Power Amplifier | REVIEW

July 31, 2020 John Richardson 4

When I first set eyes on the attractive McGary Audio SA2 vacuum tube amplifier, the first thought that entered my head was “stingray.” Anyone who has observed this sea creature will know immediately what I […]

Digital

Bricasti M12 Source Controller Platinum Edition | REVIEW

December 22, 2019 John Richardson 1

It’s good to be king, or so they say. For me, that’s precisely the vibe that exudes from the Bricasti M12 Platinum Edition Source Controller. With a name like that, this august device seems more than […]

RMAF 2019

Sonore, Bricasti Design, Vivid Audio, Cardas Audio | RMAF 2019

September 19, 2019 Eric Franklin Shook 3

DENVER (PTA) — Sonore, along with Vivid Audio, Bricasti Design, and Cardas Audio put together an impressively clean sounding exhibit of undoubtedly high-end sounds. The Vivid Audio KAYA 45 tower loudspeakers held my attention for […]

Components

Vitus Audio RS101 and RL102 | Review

July 7, 2019 John Richardson 3

Looking at the Vitus Audio RS101 amplifier, or the matching Vitus Audio RL102 linestage (updates to the line that included the RS100 and RD100, which we reviewed a few years ago), it’s hard to dispute that […]

Audio-Life

The Voice That Is! Presents John Marks, Zesto Audio and Bricasti Design

June 28, 2019 Marc Phillips 2

I went almost thirty years without traveling back to the Philadelphia area where I once lived, but now thanks to Doug White and The Voice That Is! I’ve been there twice this month. Just three […]

Audio-Life

The Voice That Is! Presents Vertere Acoustics

June 9, 2019 Marc Phillips Comments Off on The Voice That Is! Presents Vertere Acoustics

Dealer events and audiophile society meetings can be tricky when they’re held in hotel conference rooms–I know because I did my share of them over the last few years. These rooms tend to be big, […]

AXPONA 2019

Bricasti and Tidal | AXPONA 2019

May 3, 2019 Marc Phillips 1

I covered Bricasti and Tidal last fall during the Capital Audiofest, so this was another case of walking into a room at AXPONA 2019 and thinking that I knew what was going to happen and […]

Digital

Bricasti M1 Limited Edition DAC | Review

March 22, 2019 Scot Hull 7

Before I start, I should just confess that the Bricasti M1 Limited Edition (aka, The Golden Gun*) has been my personal DAC reference for the past two years. It is, quite simply, the best-sounding all-around […]

Announcements

Bricasti Design Launches Model 3 Digital to Analog Converter

March 2, 2019 Scot Hull 3

Fans of the site know that Bricasti Design has been an in-house favorite for years. Contributing reviewer John Richardson recently reviewed the M1 Classic, an experience that set a highwater mark for reference sound in […]

CAF 2018

CAF 2018: Bricasti, Tidal and the Last Word in Inner Detail

November 28, 2018 Marc Phillips 1

When Eric Franklin Shook and I arrived at the 2018 Capital Audiofest, we decided to mix up the coverage so that neither of us would be covering the same rooms as we did at the […]

RMAF 2018

RMAF 2018: Bricasti, TIDAL; the present truth

October 29, 2018 Eric Franklin Shook 2

From the exacting truth found in all Bricasti Design electronics, and delicate balance of dynamics offered from all TIDAL Audio loudspeakers, I don’t know if I’ve ever heard a better exhibit of digital’s sonic prowess. […]

Digital

Bricasti M1 Review: Balancing Head and Heart

September 16, 2018 John Richardson 8

Perks of the trade Looking at the Bricasti M1 reminds me of one of the coolest perks of reviewing high-end audio equipment: I get to hear lots of different types of gear in the comfort […]

Digital

Audio Note UK DAC 2.1x Signature Review

July 7, 2018 Scot Hull 3

Unexpected Pleasures I wanted to share a few notes about the Audio Note UK (website) DAC 2.1x Signature that Mr. Q sent along with the CDT-Two/II transport that I so greatly admired. The US price for […]

CAF 2017

Capital Audiofest 2017: Bricasti Designs the point of the music

December 8, 2017 Eric Franklin Shook 1

The Story Damon Gramont had one of my favorite rooms at RMAF so I was excited to see what was up next from the offerings of Bricasti Design LTD. Nothing new in the system from […]

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