The Grimm Audio MU1 (website) is an idiosyncratic product. This is not a term I typically associate with music servers or digital sources—the truth of the matter is that most of them are simple devices. […]
The Rotel Michi X5 integrated amplifier had a little trouble in getting to my front door in a timely manner—evidently FedEx and UPS and USPS have all become highly vulnerable to a variety of mishaps […]
Parasound has been an audio name for quite a while. They were well-established way back during my audiophile indoctrination in the late ’80s. While they still have the classic line, now called New Classic, they […]
Do I really need a music server like the Innuos Zen Mini Mk. 3 at this point in my life? I’m still pretty old school when it comes to physical media. I have large CD […]
Three new integrateds launch from ROTEL (website) today. Each model features upgrades in circuitry and components from the award winning Michi Series of ROTEL components. Recently the Rotel A-14 was reviewed (link here) by Marc […]
Like me, you probably recognize TotalDAC d1-tube-mk2 and the TotalDAC brand (website) in general, but you may know very little about them. This French company has a stellar reputation for making high-end converters, but I’ve […]
I’ve been on a hot streak lately with getting components to review that have sounded excellent despite the current difficulties in hearing something beforehand. For a reviewer, it’s one of the many great things about […]
I don’t listen to headphones like the Focal Stellia (website). Okay, let me back up—I listen to headphones all the time, just not for pleasure, but rather to check my work in the studio and […]
SOUTHPORT, ENGLAND (PTA) — I’ve been a fan of iFi Audio electronics for some time now. iFi always has a great presence at audio shows, and their booths do more than impress. Currently I have […]
PETERBOROUGH, ONTARIO (PTA) — Every definition of the word honor is at play here. Brian Russell was the President of Bryston, and a well known figure in hi-fi for several decades. His work at the […]
Before I jump into the Mola Mola Tambaqui, I have to share a delightful tidbit of deadpan humor from my roommate. While amusing on its own, it ended up more prescient to the little DAC […]
NEW YORK, NY (PTA) — Mytek Audio begins a new chapter of product development with their latest flagship Empire-series products, starting with the all new Empire DAC/Streamer/Preamplifier. The Empire series is a completely new platform […]
Whenever the talk of my distaste for digital audio comes up among audiophile friends, there are usually two things mentioned. First, I’m asked “What DAC are you using?” The second thing commonly said is “You […]
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.) […]
Last I checked, there were over 450 documents labeled “review” on my computer. Of those docs, many qualify as either digital components or straight up DACs by today’s standards. Of those DACs, many qualify as […]
Adventures in … Consolidation? Simplicity. If I have to summarize what I believe we ought to be talking about with “lifestyle audio products”, that’s what I have in mind. Not all-in-one compromises, not tiny speakers […]
Every once and a while, a product will turn up at the house for review that is so special, it changes what I understand to be possible for an audio component. And let’s face it; […]
LONDON (PTA) — After cultivating an unexpected audiophile following with their RNHP Precision Headphone Amplifier, Rupert Neve Designs further strides to blur the line between pro-audio and audiophile communities by introducing a whole new line […]
LOS ANGELES (PTA) — In the largest set of dealer-lead exhibits at THE SHOW 2019, Scott Walker Audio and Aurender had a static display of Aurender’s most popular offerings. While Friday’s wrap-of-the-show was taking hold, I […]
LOS ANGELES (PTA) — Wells Audio is at its best when bringing out the big power, top-tier refinement, and tubes. Along with that, we get a preview of Wells’ new working-title “Dragon” tube DAC, and […]
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