The Technics SL-1200G Turntable
The older we get, the more difficult it is to remember some of life’s firsts. Once, while chatting with Jerry Seinfeld about his Porsche collection, a big smile came across his face recalling his first 911; a red, early 80s Carrera, and how hard he had to work to get that car. Read More >
Choosing the Best Subwoofer for Your System
If you’re subwoofer curious, but not sure which way to turn, you’re not alone. We asked the folks at SVS to share some of their tips with us. Read More >
iFi’s nano iDSD LE is the #1 DAC in Japan!
Industry leader iFi has just announced that their new nano iDSD LE is the biggest selling DAC in Japan. Exciting news from this company that produces a wide range of products, all combining a compact form factor with high performance and reasonable price. Read More >
The Stereo Pravda SB-7 Headphones
What do in ear monitor (IEM) phones lack? Big bass and dynamics. Am I right? Much like the music of Dmitri Shostakovich, the Stereo Pravda SB-7 in ear monitors are bold, dynamic and almost scary – offering bass, dynamics and coherance I’ve always found lacking with other IEM’s. Read More >
McIntosh’s Flagship C1100 Tube Preamplifier Sets more than one benchmark!
Ubiquitous as the silhouette of the V-Twin engine on a Harley Davidson motorcycle, McIntosh Labs’ top products all feature a pair of blue output level meters, joined by a bright green, backlit glow of the controls adorning the thick glass-front panel. Read More >
The Audio Research REF 6 Linestage More than one step beyond!
With a lineage stretching back to 1970 Audio Research, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota has built their reputation on constant, engineering based improvements to their products. Read More >
PS Audio’s DirectStream Memory Player
I go back with PS Audio. Way back. Back to when most of today’s digital/computer audio experts were running around in their underoos while their dads were listening to Led Zeppelin in the living room. Read More >
Issue 82
Features Old School: Conrad-Johnson MV 60SE Power Amplifier By Jeff Dorgay 995: Gold Note’s Vasari Gold Phono Cartridge By Jeff Dorgay Journeyman Audiophile: G-Lab Block Amplifier By Jeff Dorgay TONE Style WINO: Malbec Panono 360 degree camera Epson Home Projector ChargeTech Classic Laptop Charger Dyson V6 Vacuum Art Of Jay Ward Anker Lighting Cable New Wave Ornaments John Varvatos Morrison Sharpe Boots Music Spin the Black Circle: Reviews of New Pop/Rock and Country Albums By Bob Gendron, Todd Martens, and Chrissie Dickinson Jazz & Blues: John Abercrombie, Tania Chen and More! By Kevin Whitehead and Jim Macnie Audiophile Pressings: Kruder & Dorfmeister, Run DMC and more! Gear Previews Sonus faber Venere S Speakers Esoteric F-07 Integrated Amplifier Conrad – Johnson TEA1S2 Phonostage Reviews Viola Labs Sonata Preamp By Greg Petan Focal Sopra no. Read More >
The Chartwell Audio LS3/5 I Prefer the Sequel
How many movies have you seen where the sequel (or any of the subsequent sequels) were better or even equal to the original? While the legion of LS3/5 owners, with numerous variations on the theme, might grouse at the thought of this, I prefer the new Chartwell LS3/5 to any of the originals I’ve yet experienced. Read More >
Channel Islands PEQ•1 Mk II
Years ago we reviewed Channel Islands original phono stage and it was a killer value at $295. Today, CI founder and designer Dusty Vawter has a new box up his sleeve, the PEQ•1 Mk II for $995, and he’s done it again. Read More >
More Power From Brinkmann Audio!
I’ve been using the Brinkmann Bardo as a reference table now for the better part of the year, and I’m still as smitten as the day it arrived. Read More >
Affordable, High Performance Power Conditioning! The Core Power Technologies Equi=Core 300 is here
A lot of power products have come through the door here over the years, and most of them have been escorted right out the door quickly. Read More >
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