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Wilson Audio ActivXO & WATCH Dog Subwoofer | Review

December 20, 2020 Mohammed Samji 1

Does a 260-pound loudspeaker that packs an 8- and 10-inch driver need any re-enforcement in the lower octaves? Add in a delicious amplifier that can generate 500 watts at 4 ohms with ease and you […]

Analog

RCM Sensor 2 MKII Phono Preamplifier | REVIEW

October 18, 2020 Dave McNair 2

RCM Sensor 2 MK II Phono Preamplifier Words and Photos by Dave McNair I’m one of those audiophiles that started my listening obsession with vinyl records. You know, those flat round black things that sound […]

Show Report

Genesis Super Subwoofer and Turntable Dance with Merrill Audio Element 118 Monos

May 10, 2020 Mohammed Samji 1

Gary Koh of Genesis Advanced Technologies and Merrill Wettasinghe of Merrill Audio hosted the Pacific Northwest Audio Society (PNWAS) in early March.  They were expecting 10 people but had the doors blown down when 57 […]

Munich 2019

D’Agostino Releases New Progression Integrated Amplifier | High End 2019

May 9, 2019 Mohammed Samji 3

Dan D’Agostino continue’s to fill in their Progression line with the addition of the new Progress Integrated Amplifier in Munich at the High End 2019. 18k USD buys you that engaging D’Agostino sound, beautiful meters, […]

Analog

Review: Kondo Overture II integrated amplifier and GE-1 Phono Amplifier

May 9, 2018 Rafe Arnott 2

This is an article that first appeared in our new online PDF, downloadable magazine The Occasional this February in our Winter 2018 edition. We’ll be rolling out articles from it over the next several weeks in anticipation […]

Announcements

Sumiko updates cartridge line with six new models

May 2, 2018 Rafe Arnott 2

Longtime Japanese moving-magnet, and moving-coil cartridge manufacturer Sumiko has announced a full-scale assault on the state of their art with six new pick-ups being launched. Having heard their Blue Point No.2 , and Blackbird cartridges […]

Announcements

McIntosh releases tube/solid state hybrid integrated amplifier MA252

November 1, 2017 Rafe Arnott Comments Off on McIntosh releases tube/solid state hybrid integrated amplifier MA252

Our very own John Stancavage teased the release of this amp last week HERE. Seems like McIntosh is unveiling a new model every month this year. This is a very good thing indeed, as the […]

RMAF 2017

RMAF 2017: McIntosh teases new MA252 hybrid integrated amp

October 22, 2017 John Stancavage 2

For a company that has kept the style of its gear virtually unchanged for decades, McIntosh maintains a steady of flow of innovative products. They resemble past units, of course, but all seek to offer […]

RMAF 2017

RMAF 2017: Fern & Roby, Linear Tube Audio, and Black Cat Cable

October 18, 2017 Rafe Arnott 1

Some rooms at hifi-audio shows are infused with synergy. Every component in the set-up works flawlessly with every other component in the signal path. Some call this a curated system – one that is built […]

Announcements

McIntosh launches new MA5300 Integrated Amplifier

October 11, 2017 Rafe Arnott 3

Hot off their introduction of the MA7200 integrated amplifier, McIntosh Labs is ready to to have a coming-out party for it’s little brother: The MA5300 integrated amplifier. Instead of the MA7200’s 200-watts/Channel, the diminutive direct-coupled MA5300 […]

Analog

Audio Research Reference Phono 3 | REVIEW

August 6, 2017 Richard Mak 5

Words and Photos By Richard Mak Closer to the master tape In the world of high end audio two of the most revered names in the industry are McIntosh and Audio Research. McIntosh, founded in […]

Analog

McIntosh MP1100 Phono Preamplifier | REVIEW

July 30, 2017 Richard Mak 11

When the McIntosh MP1100 phono preamplifier arrived at my doorstep,  I was as excited as when I saw the first McIntosh product at 12 years old. I admit, I am a McIntosh fan boy, perhaps […]

Announcements

Grado Labs Introduces Their Finest Cartridges: EPOCH and AEON

July 25, 2017 Editorial Staff 1

Received some rather interesting news out of Brooklyn, NY today. Grado Labs has some brand new phono cartridges! Grado Epoch: $12,000; August 2017 Grado Aeon: $6,000; Early 2018 From the press release: The Brooklyn Company Kicks […]

LAAS 2017

LA Audio Show 2017: Magico, VAC provide head-soothing sound

July 11, 2017 John Stancavage 3

Toward the end of three hectic days covering the Los Angeles Audio Show, I was coming down with a nasty migraine as I entered the large Scott Walker Audio room at the Sheraton Gateway Hotel. […]

Announcements

McIntosh Announces new MA9000 Integrated Amplifier

July 6, 2017 Rafe Arnott Comments Off on McIntosh Announces new MA9000 Integrated Amplifier

Touted as their “Biggest Integrated Amplifier” (which is really saying something), McIntosh Labs is today launching another battleship of an amp, this time an integrated going by the moniker MA9000. With 300 watts per channel, […]

Announcements

Mobile Fidelity Sound Labs shipping turntables, cartridges, phono stages

June 29, 2017 Rafe Arnott 1

Lionel Goodfield of Mobile Fidelity Distribution shot me a note today saying the long-awaited Mofi turntables, cartridges, and phono stages were shipping, and also sent a press release with the full price list. Here’s a […]

Munich 2017

Munich 2017: Nagra, Kronos, and Wilson make listeners see red

June 12, 2017 Rafe Arnott 1

We’ve all heard the phrase, pictured it in our minds, or seen a commercial based on it. Like waving a red flag at a bull. That’s what the Nagra room in the 4.2 Atrium level […]

LAAS 2017

LA Audio Show 2017: Gene Rubin Audio impresses with LFD, Harbeth, Acoustic Signature, Aurender, CanEver.

June 10, 2017 Rafe Arnott 3

I don’t know about you, but I really appreciate hand built high-fidelity components. And when it comes to integrated amplifiers, few are more bespoke than what British amplifier manufacturer LFD are offering. While many of […]

Analog

Review: Dynamic Sounds Associates Phono II

February 18, 2017 Rafe Arnott 5

Being an audiophile is difficult. Being an audiophile into vinyl is more difficult. Being an audiophile who is so into vinyl that you have more than one turntable is bordering on a personality disorder. Having […]

CES 2017

CES 2017: Sun setting on Vegas for high fidelity?

February 6, 2017 Rafe Arnott 5

This CES was my first. Thing is, it just might be my last. Consensus among fellow journalists, hi-fi manufacturers, distributors, and bricks & mortar owners is that it’s no longer a good fit for home audio, […]

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