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Toronto Audiofest 2024 Show Report

Coming Soon: Toronto Audiofest 2024 Show Report
The Toronto Audiofest 2024 show, held from October 18th through 20th, is one of Canada's best luxurious premium high-technology home audio and video showcases. The Toronto Audiofest is made available to audio companies who believe that supporting the audio industry and its community, including the many enthusiasts who come to attend shows, is important to the industry's development and overall vitality. These shows represent the only way dealers and manufacturers can meet so many audio enthusiasts face-to-face in one place, people who have come to see, hear, and shop hundreds of brands and products in a festive, quality environment that can't be found anywhere else, and to share their findings with others. The Toronto Audiofest 2024 event brings together hundreds of audio brands featuring top rated high-end audio and video (audiophile and videophile) equipment from around the globe.
---> Toronto Audiofest 2024 Show Report Is Coming Soon!

 

 

UK Audio Show 2024 Show Report The Chester Group's UK Audio Show 2023 At The Staverton Park Hotel

UK Audio Show 2024 Show Report
Discovering many glorious new companies and equipment too!
UK Audio 2024 Show Report By Clive Meakins
UK Audio Show was very enjoyable, I came across companies and equipment that were new to me. There was innovative thinking in evidence too. I also very much enjoyed the Alphason technical session where the highly experienced Mike Knowles clearly was very on top of his subject. The Bob Harris sessions were a masterstroke, they combined a love of music with highly interesting tales from the music industry. The UK Audio Show at the Staverton Park Hotel, Daventry, UK took place 5th and 6th of October 2023. The show was expertly organized by Chester Group who operate internationally and has been running the UK show since 1997, however, times are a-changin'. Not long before the show it was announced that Stereonet – a sponsor of the show – will be taking over for next year.
---> UK Audio Show 2024 Show Report At The Staverton Park Hotel.

 

 

High-End Audio Sound? Audiophile Music? Both? What?

High-End Audio Sound? Audiophile Music? Both? What?
Some basic questions about our hobby.
Article By Roger Skoff
I First wrote about how music and sound interrelate to  enhance each other years ago within my 2018 article Coming At It From Both Directions ). At that time, I looked at it – even after more than half a century as a music lover and audiophile – more from point of view of an audiophile drawn to great music and cultural expansion by a love of great sound than as a music lover carried inexorably in the other direction by a search for greater involvement in and enjoyment of one of humanity's greatest arts. Now, like Joni Mitchell, I'm seeing things from both sides. Here are my latest thoughts on the subject. They say that the difference between audiophiles and music lovers is that music lovers buy a system to listen to their music and audiophiles (I and my friends call ourselves "Hi-Fi Crazies") buy music to listen to their system.
---> High-End Audio Sound? Audiophile Music? Both? What?

 

 

Hi-Fi+ September 2024

The Art Of Loudspeaker Design And Engineering
Loudspeakers are the most mature component of an audio system.
Editorial By Alan Sircom
Assembling a group of loudspeakers for review has never been too much of a problem. There's a lot of them and there are always more to be had. But more is not necessarily better. The loudspeaker maker's art is a diverse one, involving a skill set that stretches from cramming off-the-shelf drivers and a simple crossover in a wooden cabinet to extensive research by a group of PhDs into every aspect of transducer technology. Trends in audio may come and go. Formats rise, fall... and sometimes rise again. We've had hollow-state, solid-state, amps on chips, low power, high-power, wide bandwidth and all kinds of front-ends and amplifiers. And, unless you listen on headphones... you are always going to need loudspeakers.
---> Editorial: The Art Of Loudspeaker Design And Engineering.

 

 

audioXpress October 2024

Brand Value And Brand Values
Navigating complex structures of conglomerates, alliances, and joint ventures.
Editorial By J. Martins
After an inspiring Audio Engineering Society (AES) conference on Automotive Audio in Gothenburg, Sweden, I had to reflect on the things I learned about the automotive industry. One of the most interesting aspects was meeting the teams from the multiple tiers of the automotive supply chain, and most importantly meeting professionals from the manufacturers, from the brands, and from the audio brands that are now embedded into OEM vehicles. A pleasant surprise was to meet the large audio team from Ferrari. The famous Italian luxury sports car manufacturer, founded in 1939 by Enzo Ferrari, is one of very few original automobile "name brands." Not surprisingly, Ferrari is also one of the world's strongest brands and one of the most valued car manufacturers by capitalization–fourth after Tesla, Toyota, and BYD, and surpassing Mercedes-Benz (those things fluctuate and change quickly, of course). Ferrari is now entering a new age with advanced, fast, hybrid, and fully electric vehicles.
---> Brand Value And Brand Values.

 

 

Jadis DA88S MkII Vacuum Tube Integrated Stereo Amplifier Review

Jadis DA88S MkII Vacuum Tube Integrated Amplifier Review
The ultimate music machine.
Review By Dr. Jules Coleman
Too often, I have been guilty of 'burying the lead.' Not this time: the Jadis DA88S MkII integrated amplifier is the most musically convincing and enjoyable vacuum tube stereo integrated amplifier I have ever experienced – in my home or elsewhere. From the moment it was installed in my system until the moment shippers were summoned to remove it, this handsome piece of kit brought joy and fulfillment to my listening experience that had eluded me since my decade-long love affair with various Shindo-centered reference systems fell victim to life's often unforeseeable and unwelcome interventions. At different times my Shindo systems were anchored by the (no longer in production) Sinhonia push / pull monoblocks featuring the F2 output tube as well as the ne plus ultra 300B Ltd monoblocks. The former offered a dynamic realism that the 300B Ltd could not match, while the latter offered a texture, color, and density that was in equal measure beguiling and bewitching.
---> Jadis DA88S MkII Vacuum Tube Integrated Amplifier Review.

 

 

MACO MACARIA Open Baffle Loudspeaker Review

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MACO MACARIA Open Baffle Loudspeaker Review
A soundsational experience that puts you close to the soundstage.
Review By Rick Becker
Coming around a corner at Capital Audiofest in 2023 I was stopped in my tracks by an incredible-looking open baffle speaker in grey granite. The large 15" full-range driver on top looked vaguely familiar but the speaker itself was a completely fresh design. Before I could figure out who the manufacturer was, a lovely familiar woman appeared at my side. It was Deborah Ann whom I had met at the Toronto Audiofest in 2022. There, she had been showing magnificent sounding open baffle speakers from Lii Song (China) driven by a Galion tube amplifier, made in China but voiced by Thomas Tan in Canada. I was eager to review the Lii speaker but she was hesitant about the possibility both in Toronto and again when we met at AXPONA the next year, as she is technically only the Canadian distributor for Lii Song.
---> MACO MACARIA Open Baffle Loudspeaker Review.

 

 

KBL Sound EXtrema Interconnects, Himalaya Pro 2 Power Cables, And EXtrema Digital Cable Review

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KBL Sound EXtrema Interconnects, Himalaya Pro 2 Power Cables, And EXtrema Digital Cable Review
An awe-inspiring musical experience with extended frequencies and razor-sharp transients.
Review By Tom Lyle
As a high-end audio equipment reviewer, I've heard many brands and types of high-end audio cables. However, the sound quality of KBL Sound's reference-quality cables, which included their EXtrema interconnects, Himalaya Pro 2 power cables, and an EXtrema digital cable, differed significantly from all the other audio cables I've heard or reviewed in the past. Their superior sound quality was obviously due to their elaborate construction techniques and materials used. For this review, I was sent two of KBL Sound's EXtrema interconnects, one terminated with RCAs and one terminated with XLRs. I was also sent three Himalaya Pro 2 power cables and one EXtrema digital cable. It's a shame I wasn't sent more KBL Sound cables to review.
---> KBL Sound EXtrema Interconnects, Himalaya Pro 2 Power Cables, And EXtrema Digital Cable Review.

 

 

iSonic Cleaner 6.2-PRO Ultrasonic Vinyl LP Cleaner Review

iSonic Cleaner 6.2-PRO Ultrasonic Vinyl LP Cleaner Review
Ultrasonic deep cleaning and spin drying 10 LP records in 30 minutes.
Review By Bob Grossman
The iSonic Pro 6.2-PRO is the latest variation and upgraded record cleaner design from a company that specializes in commercial ultrasonic cleaning machines. They have styles and sizes for various products with personal and industrial applications. The iSonic company has dozens of cleaner models for medical applications, jewelry, and personal items used in the home. Jerry Fan of iSonic said, "Over the past six years, we have made a lot of progress with cleaners for audio systems." Jerry modestly told me he "doesn’t know too much about anything else, but we do know about ultrasonic cleaners!" They started with processing 5 to 10 records for cleaning only, then added the PRO accessory kit for spin drying with an in-water filter two years ago. Those developments were with the model P4875II+MVR10-PRO which was an upgrade to the early model P4875II+MVR5 or MVR10....
---> iSonic Cleaner 6.2-PRO Ultrasonic Vinyl LP Cleaner Review.

 

 

PS Audio Aspen FR5 Loudspeaker Review

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PS Audio Aspen FR5 Loudspeaker Review
High-tech innovation and true-to-life sound.
Review By Ron Nagle
PS Audio was founded in 1973 and shipped its first products in 1974. The company began life with audio designers Paul McGowan and Stan Warren, with Paul now at the helm. While most may already know, for those unfamiliar, PS Audio is a company specializing in high-end audiophile equipment and the sound recording industry. It designs and ships audio amplifiers, preamplifiers, power-related products, digital-to-analog converters (DAC), streaming audio devices, plus music management software and cables. Each weighing 26.62 lbs, the PS Audio Aspen FR5 is a new compact two-way stand-mounted loudspeaker. At $3500, it represents the least expensive of the four speakers in their Aspen series.
---> PS Audio Aspen FR5 Loudspeaker Review.

 

 

Synergistic Research Pink Fuses Review

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Synergistic Research Pink Fuses Review
Gentlemen, start your engines!
Review By Rick Becker
First, let's dispose of all the Barbie jokes about Synergistic Research's new Pink fuses. Aftermarket fuses have been a legitimate category for years now and the Pink fuse is a lot closer to Oppenheimer than Barbie. Coming only a year after the release of the Master fuse, this new fuse caught me by surprise. Usually, technology trickles down, and this time Ted Denney, fuse maestro extraordinaire, borrowed some tricks learned in the development of the Master fuse and his Voodoo Server – namely, a new high-voltage conditioning process that claims to improve texture and resolution. Another improvement comes from a new conductivity treatment developed for what is likely his new, yet-to-be-released, Reference power conditioner that is said to improve low-level detail retrieval, yield improved tonal color, and deliver greater dynamic performance. I suspect this latter treatment was also used on the new PowerCell 8 SX which I recently reviewed and awarded a Blue Note Award. The PowerCell 8 SX certainly exhibited those very same improved qualities.
---> Synergistic Research Pink Fuses Review.

 

 

Naim Audio NAP 350 Reference Mono Amplifier And  NVC TT Phono Stage With NPX TT PS Review

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Naim Audio NAP 350 Reference Mono Amplifier
And NVC TT Phono Stage With NPX TT PS Review
The Naim analog system sounded like listening to the master tape.
Review By Tom Lyle
In the early 1990s, I often visited one of the local high-end audio salons near my home. During one of these visits, while my friend and I were bothering the staff with silly questions, I asked a salesperson which CD player or turntable was playing the loud, awesome-sounding music in the background. Their answer? A Naim Audio FM tuner. To say that I was impressed (and embarrassed) is an understatement. This was my first experience, my first experience with Naim. After this experience, my audiophile friend and I started believing that Naim had a mystic aura surrounding them. In those pre-internet days, rumor had it that this audio company was run by nonconformists, at least compared to the other "major" audio companies we were familiar with. Eventually, I learned more about the UK-based Naim. Finally, about two months ago, I received my first Naim components for review, which included a pair of Naim Audio NAP 350 Reference monoblock power amplifiers, a Naim NVC TT phono stage, and its accompanying NPX TT power supply.
---> Naim Audio NAP 350 Reference Mono Amplifier And NVC TT Phono Stage With NPX TT PS Review.

 

 

TriangleArt I-20 Single-Ended Integrated Amplifier Review

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TriangleArt I-20 Single-Ended Integrated Amplifier Review
Taking the single-ended triode to a new realm.
Review By Paul Schumann
The single-ended triode is the most venerable of amplifier designs. The Western Electric amplifier designs of the 1930s have stood the test of time. Kondo Audio Note, Audio Note (UK), WAVAC Audio, and Wavelength Audio, among others, pushed the envelope of SET design during the triode revival 30 years ago. Today, designers are continuing to revisit this classic configuration. TriangleArt has thrown its hat into the ring with its new I-20 Single-Ended Integrated Amplifier. TriangleArt is already familiar to Enjoy the Music.com readers because of its phenomenal equipment, which has garnered several Blue Note awards. So I was stunned when the I-20 Single-Ended Integrated Amplifier fell into my lap. The I-20 is TriangleArt's first venture into single-ended amplification. Like many of its components, it takes a different tack on the tried-and-true SE design.
---> TriangleArt I-20 Single-Ended Integrated Amplifier Review.

 

 

Synergistic Research PowerCell 8 SX Review

Synergistic Research PowerCell 8 SX Review
Pushing your sound system to the next level with innovative technology.
Review By Rick Becker
After catching more than 48 gigs during the nine-day 21st Rochester International Jazz Festival, I rode home after the final show with the sound of live music etched in my mind. The Brubeck Bros. had been scheduled for Kilbourn Hall, an acoustically rich 444-seat performance hall at the Eastman School of Music, but heavy rains overnight and during the day resulted in buckets spread throughout the hall to catch nature's dribbles. It was rescheduled for Kodak Hall, the main venue at the Eastman Theater with enough seats for everyone who wished to be there. I sat reasonably close, maybe 8 rows back in the center to catch a mix of the Steinway piano, the drums, the electric bass, and the electric guitar. Splendid. And easy to hear why this venue is used for the premium Headliner performances at JazzFest and the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra the rest of the year. I typically buy a JazzPass, allowing me to attend as many performances as I wish among the multiple smaller venues. Fast footwork and careful pre-planning helped me maximize this annual music festival.
---> Synergistic Research PowerCell 8 SX Review.

 

 

Best Of 2024 Blue Note Award By Enjoy the Music.com

Best Of 2024 Blue Note Equipment Awards
Celebrating the best high fidelity / high-end audiophile gear of 2024!
High-End Audio Awards By Enjoy the Music.com
Enjoy the Music.com's Best Of 2024 Blue Note Awards celebrates the many great achievements by audiophile manufacturers within the high-end audio and Hi-Res Audio industry. Our 2024 Blue Note Awards is a culmination of more than two decades of reviewing high-end audio equipment and carefully choosing what products have earned special recognition for our annual awards. Our Best Of 2024 Blue Note Award celebrates the finest products we have reviewed during the previous 12 months. Recipients have been carefully chosen after much debate and consideration by our staff of reviewers. With each passing year our industry has experienced great advancements in technology including analog circuitry, vinyl LP and analog playback, digital-to-analog converters (DACs), loudspeaker design, personal media players, and more.
---> Best Of 2024 Blue Note Equipment Awards.

 

 

Capacitors And Inductors

Capacitors And Inductors
Article By Grey Rollins
You know that thing with metal balls hanging from strings? The one where you pull back a ball on one end, let go, and it hits the others, knocking the one on the opposite end loose? (It is called a Newton's Cradle if you want to Google up a picture.) Okay, now imagine slipping a piece of paper between the middle balls. That's actually a pretty good visualization of a capacitor at work. The paper represents the insulator between the plates and the balls are electrons. When an electron enters one side of the capacitor, one leaves the other side. If two enter on one side, two will leave on the other. After a period of time, the balls that left return, and an equal number of balls from first side leave. In the real world, the balls in a Newton's Cradle are obeying Newton's Laws of Motion. An object at rest will remain at rest unless acted upon by an outside force and all that. In a real world capacitor the motivating force is electrostatic repulsion.
---> Capacitors and inductors.

 

 

The Intro By Art Dudley

The Intro
Editorial By Art Dudley
Passions run high among music lovers. We vilify "bad" musicians (the ones we dislike), and we elevate marginally functional savants with a couple of two-minute singles and some album filler under their belts. When it comes to more unique and productive figures like Phil Spector, Jimi Hendrix, Wilhelm Furtwängler, John Cage, or [insert your own heroes and villains here], music fans either revere them as gods or dismiss them as meaningless. Sometimes there are shades in between, but perspective is at a premium. This tendency to paint things black or white spills over to the equipment we use to play back our favorite recordings. i've seen the cognoscenti dismiss people on the basis of no more information than their choice of power amp, though I suspect few of us are quite so one-dimensional in truth. Anyone with an internet connection can publish broadsides proclaiming their love for equipment and music and aim verbal barrages at their musical "enemies."
---> The intro by Art Dudley.

 

 

Sound Practices Magazine Issue 1, Summer 1992

Voices From The Fringe?
Editorial By Joe Roberts
From Sound Practices Issue 1, Summer 1992
Audio today consists of a much wider range of practice than you'll find reported in the glossy mags. Some of the most interesting activity in the hobby takes place outside the borders that commercial producers of contemporary equipment accept as their playing field. There are vintage gear enthusiasts, modifiers of old and new gear, and people who build things that the manufacturers are wise to avoid - products with limited popular appeal or which are not economically viable to manufacture. Except for Audio Amateur/Glass Audio, there's no dedicated forum for do-it-yourself audio, one of the most rewarding facets of our hobby. Only a few decades ago DIY was an important part of the hobby for people as committed to it as we are. What happened?
---> Voices from the fringe?

 

 

Home Theater, 50% Style Article By Dan Schmalle

Home Theater, 50% Style
Article By Dan Schmalle
From VALVE Issue 6, July 1994
Well, you guys who missed the last meeting are really gonna kick yourselves. You missed Rick and Tina cutting a rug at our vintage disco. The meeting was obviously quite informal. I had managed to scrounge the proper parts to repair one damaged crossover in time for the meeting so we got to hear the A7's in stereo. Attendance was light so we pushed back the chairs and cranked 'em up and danced. Now I don't like horn speakers as a rule, but these A7's aren't bad. With the Stereo 70 the tweets seemed a bit harsh and throaty. I later adjusted the crossover for 6dB attenuation and they really smoothed out. The real surprise was how nice the triode amp I've been putting together sounded with them. I am now willing to concede that triodes and horns can sound very good. Thanks to Mike for inspiring me to try 'em.
---> Home theater, 50% style.

 

 

Do You Really Need To Buy A Bugatti? How expensive our hobby doesn't need to be. Article By Roger Skoff

Do You Really Need To Buy A Bugatti?
How expensive our hobby doesn't need to be.
Article By Roger Skoff
As I understand it, Bugatti's latest-model car costs something like $4,500,000, goes well over 200 miles (320kM) per hour, and costs – at least the earlier Veyron model did – about $23,000 just for one of its regularly scheduled oil changes. I might be wrong, though; I haven't done any serious Bugatti shopping lately, and I don't ever intend to. I did, once have a super exotic car, though – a 1953 Siata factory team race car that had been built for that year's Targa Florio road race. I was just a kid, then, no more than about nineteen years old, and, frankly, although something more practical would certainly have been a far better choice, I didn't know any better. The car was extremely beautiful, very fast, and VERY prestigious: Everywhere I drove it, it was the center of attention, and I could enjoy the hope that, as its driver, I must be something special, too.
---> Do You Really Need To Buy A Bugatti?

 

 

Rogue Audio Stereo 100 'Dark' Vacuum Tube Amplifier Review

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Rogue Audio Stereo 100 'Dark' Vacuum Tube Amplifier Review
Musical purity and natural ease bring out the very best in your loudspeakers.
Review By Ric Mancuso
Rogue Audio's designer Mark O'Brien has been on a tear lately with updated and new models that are setting the bar higher for the competition. I recently wrote about the new Rogue Audio Pharaoh II and the Sphinx Model 3 before the Stereo 100 Dark as reviewed here. You might say, they all came first under the checkered flag. Mark is a high-performance car and motorbike enthusiast, along with being driven — no pun intended — by his passion for premium audio high-end sound. I guess you could call him a gearhead. Hey, aren't we all at some level? Funny, how speedy motorbikes are a thing with other audio designers in the industry. To name a few, EveAnna Manley of Manley Audio, Sean Casey of Zu Audio, and Mark O'Brien of Rogue Audio. I have an exercise bike.
---> Rogue Audio Stereo 100 'Dark' Vacuum Tube Amplifier Review.

 

 

Metronome Technologie Le Player 4+ DAC / CD Player Review

Métronome Technologie Le Player 4+ DAC / CD Player Review
The persistence of memory.
Review By Maurice Jeffries
In an act of musical and marketplace bravery, the esteemed French electronics firm Métronome Technologie has taken the bold step of offering music lovers still wed to physical media a device many long ago consigned to the dustbin of audio history: a dedicated CD player. When Toronto, Canada-based audio distributor / dealer Wynn Wong of Wynn Audio and our Creative Director Steven R. Rochlin contacted to gauge my interest in reviewing Metronome Technology Le Player 4+ CD player / DAC, I thought that they both must be crazy. What sane manufacturer would dare to offer a dedicated (and pricey) CD player in a market dominated by digital servers, streamers, music streaming services, and outboard DACs to that most fickle of consumers, the modern audiophile?
---> Métronome Technologie Le Player 4+ DAC / CD Player Review.

 

 

Soundsmith Zephyr MK III ES Phono Cartridge Review

Soundsmith Zephyr MK III ES Phono Cartridge Review
Unveiling the masterworks!
Review By Paul Schumann
Back when I was starting to get serious about audio equipment, a long-time audiophile friend of mine offered me his collection of back issues of The Absolute Sound. I was a fan of TAS and eagerly accepted. For the next few months, night after night, I read, from cover to cover, all of those issues in chronological order. It was a fascinating dig into the early history of high-end audio and the culture that developed around it. One of the important discoveries made by Harry Pearson and his minions, was the sonic superiority of the old RCA "Shaded Dog" and Mercury records. The acquisition of pristine copies of these discs became an obsession for many audiophiles because, with the exception of a few reissues by MoFi, the audiophile vinyl business wasn't in full swing yet.
---> Soundsmith Zephyr MK III ES Phono Cartridge Review.

 

 

Vermouth Audio Studio Monitor Loudspeaker Review

Vermouth Audio Studio Monitor Loudspeaker Review
A good-looking and great-sounding loudspeaker.
Review By Tom Lyle
Vermouth Audio is located in the Indonesian province of Bali, which is located east of Java. Most know Bali as a vacation destination. In fact, in 2017, Trip Advisor named Bali the world's top destination in its "Traveler's Choice award." Bali again won this honor in January 2021. About 80% of Bali's economy is tourism related. Vermouth Audio is part of the 20% unrelated to tourism. They are a company that designs and manufactures high-end audio connectors, cables, electronics, and, of the subject of this review, loudspeakers. When I was given the opportunity to review Vermouth Audio's Studio Monitors, which are distributed in the US by Believe Audio, located in Hutto, Texas, I enthusiastically accepted their offer.
---> Vermouth Audio Studio Monitor Loudspeaker Review.

 

 

Volti Audio Razz LE Loudspeaker Review

Volti Audio Razz LE Loudspeaker Review
Sometimes good things come in large packages.
Review By Ron Nagle
A buzzing bell sound sends me to my front door. Outside two large boxes hide a sweaty, smallish UPS delivery man. I can see a faint smile cross his face as he tells me, "My father wanted me to be a doctor." Now I have two mini monoliths inside my front door. The boxes each weigh about 97 pounds and stand five feet tall. I can see my significant other giving me the look that means, I've been bad. I'm thinking, don't get your knickers in a twist, I can handle this. I downloaded the unpacking instructions. And using the instructions as a guide I peeled away the three cardboard boxes that held the speakers. This unpacking thing is a job for two people and four hands. Volti Audio is a brilliant creation by loudspeaker engineer Greg Roberts. He seems to be the CEO, CFO, Chief Designer, the guy who sweeps the floor and sends out for pizza.
---> Volti Audio Razz LE Loudspeaker Review.

 

 

Review: Aavik  S-280 Streamer, U-280 Unity Integrated Amp with built-in DAC, Ansuz Acoustics Mainz8 A2 AC Power Distribution Bar, Mainz8 A2 AC Ansuz Power Cords, Speakz Speaker Cables, Digitalz Ethernet Cable, PowerSwitch A2 Ethernet Switch, Darkz C2t Isolation Footers, and Titanium Balls for Ansuz Acoustics Darkz C2t.

Aavik Acoustics System Review
High-end audio equipment is made by those who love music.
Review By Tom Lyle
Aavik S-280 Streamer, U-280 Unity Integrated Amp with built-in DAC, Ansuz Acoustics Mainz8 A2 AC Power Distribution Bar, Mainz8 A2 AC Ansuz Power Cords, Speakz Speaker Cables, Digitalz Ethernet Cable, PowerSwitch A2 Ethernet Switch, Darkz C2t, Resonance Control Devices, and Titanium Balls for Ansuz Acoustics Darkz C2t.
The subjects of this review feature components and accessories from two of the three brands designed and manufactured by The Audio Group Denmark, which acts as an umbrella company for Aavik Acoustics, Ansuz Acoustics, and Břrresen Acoustics. The company was started by two Danes, Lars Kristensen, and Michael Břrresen, who first met more than 20 years ago. Aavik Acoustics designs and manufactures many types of high-end audio components, such as amplifiers, DACs, phono stages, and streamers. Ansuz Acoustics products consist of what most audiophiles would call high-end audio accessories, cables, power distribution, streaming accessories, and resonance control devices.
---> Aavik Acoustics System Review.

 

 

Audience Hidden Treasure In-Wall AC PowerCable & High Definition Wall Receptacle Review

Audience Hidden Treasure In-Wall AC PowerCable And High Definition Wall Receptacle Review
Like a buried treasure that pays huge dividends in musical enjoyment!
Review By Rick Becker
If you're reading this review, you're either considering the installation of a dedicated line in what is likely your dedicated listening room or perhaps your home theater...  or maybe the video rig in your family room if you're seriously into watching TV. Or possibly, you've already installed a line and are wondering if this new Audience cable might be a worthwhile upgrade. In any case, I suspect you're already convinced that "everything matters" in high-end audio, especially cables. Keep reading. Audience is one of the most respected cable manufacturers and my ears perked up when I saw the ad for their new In-Wall AC cable. It's been 20 years since I reviewed Joe Skubinski's JPS Labs Power AC In-Wall cable. He's sold miles of it and "Big Red" has remained my reference dedicated line ever since. What's taken so long for the competition to arise?
---> Audience Hidden Treasure In-Wall AC PowerCable And High Definition Wall Receptacle Review.

 

 

 

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