RMAF 2017: Wilson’s new Alexia 2 sparkles with Constellation Audio
From the day it was introduced in 2012, there was something special about Wilson Audio’s Alexia. It had a significantly different high-frequency presentation than the [...]
Loudspeakers
Mini-Review: Shinola Audio Bookshelf Speakers
by John Richardson You’d almost have to be labeled an old-fashioned Evil Pinkie Communist (think Boris and Natasha from the Bullwinkle cartoons…) not to like and [...]
Bowers & Wilkins announce new 700 Series loudspeakers at lower price
Like yourself some Bowers & Wilkins 800 Diamond Series loudspeakers? A bit too pricey for your pocketbook? Relax. Exhale. I’ve got some great news for you… [...]
Burwell & Sons showcase Plain Jane, unveil new active and passive loudspeakers at California Audio Show
If you’ve hit a recent audio show, chances are you’ve had an opportunity to hear Burwell & Sons loudspeakers. The bespoke, vintage Altec driver designs are [...]
LA Audio Show 2017: ATC brings pro sound into your home
I’ve long heard good reports about ATC speakers and electronics, but never seemed to be in the right place for a substantial demo. I finally corrected that situation at the [...]
LA Audio Show 2017: D’Agostino muscle, Audio Research glow, YG finesse – an intoxicating mix
Have you ever been to a rock festival and started imagining your dream lineup in a hoped-for ending jam? What would it sound like to hear singer X with guitarist Y and [...]
Vancouver Audio Festival 2017: McIntosh, Transparent Cable and Sonus Faber
There’s no denying that Sonus Faber, and McIntosh Labs make beautiful-looking gear. The craftsmanship, attention to detail, and handmade nature of their speakers, and [...]
La Audio Show 2017: Acapella Cellini sings with Audio Note UK at Audio Federation
Sometimes you have to take time to listen to what’s not there. So when I sat down to take in the room that Neli, and Mike Davis of Audio Federation, now out of Palo [...]
AXPONA 2017: Goldmund and the Golden Age of Wireless
Goldmund had a very interesting and great sounding room at AXPONA using some new technology. It had two pieces of gear and the Logos Sukha loudspeakers in typical [...]
High End 2017: New totaldac d150 loudspeaker system
I’m an unabashed fan of Vincent Brient’s totaldac DAC/Streamer designs. The French electronics engineer, and wunderkind behind the bespoke, discrete R2R ladder [...]