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08 / 27 / 24

This Weekend: The Adelphi Show 2024 In Singapore

This Weekend: The Adelphi Show 2024 In Singapore
This weekend marks The Adelphi Show's first event, which is open to both the industry and all music lovers in SG. The Adelphi Show is Singapore’s first building-wide audio-based open- house-style show featuring merchants located throughout the building in the center of the country. Their 2024 Adelphi Show takes place on August 30th and 31st from 12pm to 8pm. As many fans of SG know, Adelphi started with a few audio companies in the early 1990 and has ebbs and flowed over the decades. Today, it has grown to become an international audio haven, a place to showcase many top-quality high-end audiophile brands within a single building.

From budget friendly head-fi all the way to the most exotic and elaborate systems imaginable, The Adelphi Show 2024 will be a special focal point where local music enthusiasts as well as music lovers from around the world come to visit. Attendees can listen and experience the latest audio equipment, meet like-minded friends, and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee too. Representing over 200 international audio brands, manufacturers include desktop systems, multi-room systems, home theater, personal audio, music software, etc. Come and meet the brilliant minds behind some of the leading and well-respected international brands that will be on active display, plus there will be lucky draws with many exciting prizes, special promotions / offers, etc too! Enjoy the Music.com's Creative Director, Steven R. Rochlin, has enjoyed many visits to Singapore. Read his special An Audiophile On Vacation In Singapore article, which includes a trip to Adelphi!

 

 

08 / 23 / 24

Statista Chart Details How We Enjoy Music

Statista Chart Details How We Enjoy Music
Statista, a global data and business intelligence platform with insights on over 80,000 topics from 22,500 sources in 170 industries, says that "IFPI's landmark Engaging with Music 2023 report provides insight to the music industry from the perspective of fans, with survey data of over 43,000 internet users across 26 countries. It found that on average, respondents listened to 20.7 hours of music each week, up from 20.1 hours per week in 2022. IFPI also reveals that on average, people listen to eight or more different genres and use seven or more different methods to engage with music."

As we all know, audio streaming enjoys the largest share in listeners, as 32% of hours in 2023 consisted of music streaming. This includes free tiers and paid subscriptions on Apple Music, Spotify, etc. Of interesting note is that video streaming earned 31%, which includes both short and long-long music videos via online services including TikTok, YouTube, etc. Coming in at third is 17% for radio. Yes, the age old radio still has life in the format as live broadcasts and especially internet radio stations do have their followers. Physical / purchased media such as the compact disc, DVD, cassette tape, and vinyl LP realized 9%, though do note the profit on selling physical media is far higher and more beneficial for musicians than music streaming.

 

 

08 / 22 / 24

Gold Note A6 Evo II Full-Range Floorstanding Loudspeaker Review Setting the Gold Standard. Review By Dr. Michael Bump

World Premiere Review!
Gold Note A6 Evo II Full-Range Loudspeaker Review
Setting the Gold Standard.
Review By Dr. Michael Bump
The premium high-performance audio / exotic race car analogy is a more-than-common theme among audiophiles, industry, and media. There are even borrowings from open-wheel / Formula car racing designs that have found their way into premium audio designs (a.k.a. high-end audio). I recall Michael Borresen referencing speaker driver materials and build concepts borrowed from Formula 1 body materials for their strength, weight, and mobility. Luxurious premium audio and exotic racing sports are kindred spirits, I suspect largely in that they share a passion for high art in engineering precision, performance, and mechanical beauty (many audio shows are sure to exhibit this relationship in some form). As a professional musician and professor of music, I find the thread of this kindred spirit interesting as it applies to Italian music history.
---> Gold Note A6 Evo II Full-Range Loudspeaker Review.

 

 

FiiO M15S Desktop / Portable Hi-Res Lossless Music Player Review FiiO's M15S and FH9 have incredible synergy and represent an ideal portable listening experience.

FiiO M15S Desktop / Portable Hi-Res Lossless Music Player Review
FiiO's M15S and FH9 have incredible synergy and represent an ideal portable listening experience.
Review By Gary Alan Barker
Until I received my FiiO R7 Music Server my go-to player to burn in headphones or to act as a digital source for DAC reviews (computers tend to be noisy over USB) has been my trusty FiiO M11 DAP (while the FiiO M11 Plus LTD offers some advantages, it also sucks up a lot of power), but FiiO is not a company to rest long, always pushing the envelope and developing new and better players, and in this vein is their new FiiO M15S Desktop/Portable Hi-Res Lossless Music Player. Slightly larger and with an almost half-inch larger display, the M15S boasts an eight-channel DAC and over twice the power output and includes a desktop dock with a built-in cooling fan. Some of the things that set the FiiO M15S Desktop/Portable Hi-Res Lossless Music Player apart from the pack beyond the FiiO DK3S dock, are the Dual Power Supply Mode, the Five Gain Levels, Six Operating Modes....
---> FiiO M15S Desktop / Portable Hi-Res Lossless Music Player Review.

 

 

08 / 20 / 24

UK Audio Show 2024 At The Staverton Park Hotel

UK Audio Show 2024 In October At The Staverton Park Hotel
The UK Audio Show 2024 will be held at the De Vere Staverton Estate, in the Northamptonshire countryside and will take place from October 5th through 6th. During this event you and your family / friends can enjoy the best in high-performance audio sound and see many accessories so your home and travels have a glorious soundtrack. Surrounded by 150 acres of peaceful parkland, De Vere Staverton Estate is a wonderfully stylish retreat within the heart of the Northamptonshire countryside. The Chester Group's UK Audio Show 2024 will showcase the many pleasures in the special unique luxury of aural art and science within High-End Audio & AV reproduction and presentation.

With its spacious corridors and two easily accessed levels, this event proves a near perfect location for a busy show. Tickets are now on sale so be sure to get your 'Super early bird' prices to save money. Due to the show's immense popularity, "Syndicates, Suites and Function spaces now increased to 60, extended County Suites + Terrace and Staging, and exclusive Grand Show Entrance. The most extensive 'Fusion' of Audio/Musical interests ever organized for a UK Audio Show: New and dedicated section for Pro-Audio, Audio Auction, Live v Recorded, HiFi Riff Live, In Car, Entry Level Audio, Vinyl Zone, Start Up section, Signature Album Sessions, Headzones, Streaming, Made in Britain, and we are not stopping there," says the show promoter. We look forward to seeing you there! You can learn more at our UK Audio Show 2024 show report page.

 

 

08 / 19 / 24

AES Show NY 2024 In October

AES Show NY 2024 In October
The Audio Engineering Society (AES), a non-profit volunteer-based organization that is designed to inspire, educate, and promote the technology and practice of audio, annual New York show will take place from October 8th through 10th at the Jacob Javits Convention Center. According to the AES, "Step into a world of audio innovation and inspiration at AES Show 2024 NY, the flagship event of the Audio Engineering Society. This annual gathering unites over 10,000 audio professionals, enthusiasts, and exhibitors from around the globe. Whether you're a seasoned expert, a novice, or a student, the AES Show provides a platform for collaboration, discovery, and learning."

"Join us in this immersive experience where leading manufacturers showcase cutting-edge solutions, engineers demonstrate the latest products, and a diverse array of workshops, panels, demos, and training sessions cater to both researchers and practitioners," says the Audio Engineering Society. "The AES Show creates an environment where ambition is amplified, crafts are fine-tuned, and the entire spectrum of the audio lifecycle is brought to life. Don't miss this unparalleled opportunity to widen your perspective, connect with industry leaders, and stay at the forefront of audio technology. The AES Show 2024 NY is where passion meets possibility, and where the future of audio is crafted."

 

 

08 / 16 / 24

audioXpress September 2024

audioXpress' September 2024 Issue
From the Editor's Desk: Figuring It Out As Dolby Atmos Is Easy
Dayton Audio iMM-6C USB-C Calibrated Test Microphone
Open-Baffle Subwoofer Simulation With AKABAK
Joachim Gerhard On Low Noise Phono Stages
Analog Crossover Filters With Fast Roll-Off Behavior
Easy-To-Build Moving-Coil Phono Preamplifier
Residential Integration And Home Theater
Smart Audio Moves
Leo Fender And His Legacy: 1960s And 1970s
And Much More!

Within his editorial, J. Martins says "When I interviewed Tony Ostrom, President of the Wireless Speaker and Audio (WiSA) Association, in May 2019, there was clear excitement in the industry about the full promise of a home theater system simplified with wireless audio. This was largely motivated by LG Electronics supporting the WiSA technology in its range of OLED smart TVs, while other TV manufacturers were signing the WiSA Ready initiative and getting ready to launch WiSA Ready TVs, creating strong momentum. We seemed to be closer to that significant promise – often mentioned by WiSA members – that a home cinema system should be unpacked, set up, and ready to be enjoyed in a matter of minutes. The television, we all agreed then, was increasingly at the center of that solution due to the ability to directly stream content, movies, gaming, music, and more."
---> audioXpress' September 2024 Issue.

 

 

08 / 15 / 24

Audio Note UK M2 Line Stage / Preamplifier And Conqueror Power Amplifier Review

World Premiere Review!
Audio Note UK M2 Linestage / Preamplifier And Conqueror Power Amplifier Review
Taking the road less traveled.
Review By Paul Schumann
Hi-fi audio emerged in the 1950s with the introduction of the LP record. As the business evolved and stereo became the norm, acoustic suspension speakers gained popularity due to their smaller footprint in the family room. What followed after that can be called an arms race between audio manufacturers to build more powerful amplifiers. This continued as hi-fi became high-end audio. It was not uncommon to see on the pages of print magazines reviewing amplifiers rated at 400 Watts per channel or more. But not all music lovers were following this path. While the audio business was trending towards the more powerful tube and solid-state amps, an underground movement in Japan was extolling the virtues of the old low-powered Western Electric amps when paired with speakers of the same vintage.
---> Audio Note UK M2 Linestage / Preamplifier And Conqueror Power Amplifier 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.

 

 

08 / 14 / 24

Pacific Audio Fest 2024 Show Report -- High-Performance High-End Audio Equipment

Pacific Audio Fest 2024 Show In September 2024
The Pacific Audio Fest (PAF) returns to Seattle for their third great year! From September 6th through 8th, you can experience the very best in high-performance high-end audiophile gear at the biggest and best audio show on the Northwest coast of the USA! With over 200 exhibitors showcasing great audio gear, there will be millions of Dollars is audio gear, from very reasonably priced to cost-no-object, to hear and enjoy. Taking place at the Doubletree-Hilton Sea-Tac / Seattle, PAF is the USA's very best Northwestern premium audio event.

Scheduled for the Pacific Audio Fest 2024 is live music on Friday and Saturday nights, with NW regional wine and beer tastings, and ~100 rooms of quality audio, Marketplace, Record Fair, HeadZone and much more! The Pacific Audio Fest show is located at a top tech hub and one of the fastest growing communities in the USA, plus it is a vacation paradise in the summer months. The Seattle area has great demographics for the audio industry too! Reserve your place for PAF 2024 now before they sell out! Plus every ticket purchase enters you in a raffle to win high-performance audio gear! Get your PAF 2024 tickets here. You definitely want to stay in the venue!" Please contact PAF if you have any problems booking a hotel room and they will assist you in taking care of it. Learn more at Enjoy the Music.com's Pacific Audio Fest 2024 show report page.

 

 

08 / 13 / 24

Hi-End Asia International AV Show 2024 In Singapore

Hi-End Asia International AV Show 2024 In Singapore
For the second year, Singapore's very special Hi-End Asia International AV Show will be a must-attend event for high-end audio and music enthusiasts. Taking place from September 6th through 8th at the Pan Pacific Singapore, Hi-End Asia Singapore 2024 is back and bigger than ever! This second run promises an unforgettable experience for audiophiles, technology enthusiasts, and lifestyle aficionados. Attendees can anticipate to immerse themselves in unparalleled sound quality, thanks to expertly setup stereo systems, amps and sources across multiple floors, with event-only promotions to boot! Attendees will also get a chance to engage with experts. We are excited to announce our esteemed Guest, Mr. Richard Mak will be conducting a two-day workshop on setting up and professionally tuning a turntable setup!

Finally, Hi-End Asia International AV Show 2024 will be having a full-fledged live music concert. Taking place at Suntec Singapore, Hall 606 on September 6th (Friday) only, this is a rare occasion to enjoy a spectacular, hi-fi centric concert with over 800 seats! The concert will feature Lily Chen (Chan), Winnie Ho, Oopiid, Roger Wang, Wang Wen, and Man Li. Songs will be performed in English, Melayu, Cantonese, Mandarin and Thai, highlighting various cultures and languages found across Asia! Singaporean sweetheart and esteemed artist Jacintha Abisheganaden returns again this year for a Meet-And-Greet session. For ticket information, exhibitor details, schedule of performances, list of participating brands, and the latest updates, please visit their official site.

 

 

08 / 12 / 24

Capital Audiofest (CAF) 2024 In November

Capital Audiofest (CAF) 2024 In November
As Washington DC's premier high-performance audio event, the Capital Audiofest (CAF) is set to take place at the Hilton Rockville (Maryland) from November 8th through 10th. Capital Audiofest started out in 2010 as a very casual show and has evolved into a well-organized and well-attended event, while also being recognized as a fun, friendly, and family-oriented high-end audiophile show. Families can casually stroll from room to room listening to music, auditioning gear, and browsing many bins of vinyl LP records, CDs, and hi-fi accessories. During the evenings, CAF 2024 will have live music in the bar area. See Enjoy the Music.com's Capital Audiofest 2023 show report. 

Capital Audiofest, held at the Hilton Rockville in Rockville, MD, is a beautiful venue and conveniently located next to a metro station. This provided quick access to Washington DC. With over 35,000 square feet of flexible conference space, the Hilton Rockville offers plenty of room for exhibitors and attendees to explore the latest audio products and technology. Plan ahead as discounted sleeping rooms are now available only to Capital Audiofest 2024 attendees. See the Capital Audiofest website for more details.

 

 

08 / 09 / 24

Warner Music Group Q3 2024 Financial Results

Warner Music Group Q3 2024 Financial Results
Warner Music Group (WMG), which includes recording labels Atlantic, Elektra, Parlophone, Warner Records, TenThousand Projects, 300 Entertainment, Asylum, Big Beat, Canvasback, East West, Erato, FFRR, Fueled by Ramen, Nonesuch, Reprise, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Spinnin' Records, Warner Classics and Warner Music, is of course showing "strong music subscription streaming growth with robust slate and healthy industry trends.... For the three months ended June 30: Total revenue decreased 1%, or increased 1% in constant currency. Net income increased 14% to $141 million versus $124 million in the prior-year quarter, and operating income increased 10% to $207 million versus $189 million in the prior-year quarter."

Digital revenue has increased by 4.7% (or 5.9% in constant currency) and streaming revenue increased 5.5% (or 6.7% in constant currency). Recorded Music streaming revenue increased 5.0% (or 6.4% in constant currency). Recorded Music streaming revenue was up 8.7% (or 10.2% in constant currency). Music Publishing streaming revenue increased 7.9%. WMG says that "Revenue increases in the quarter were also driven by growth in Music Publishing performance and synchronization revenue, partially offset by lower Recorded Music physical, licensing and artist services and expanded-rights revenue and Music Publishing mechanical revenue.

Physical revenue decreased 4.8% (or 4.0% in constant currency), primarily driven by timing of releases and strong U.S. releases in the prior-year quarter. Artist services and expanded-rights revenue decreased 27.1% (or 26.0% in constant currency) primarily due to lower merchandising revenue, lower concert promotion revenue primarily related to Japan and France, and a decrease in revenue related to the exit of the Company's owned and operated media properties announced as part of the Strategic Restructuring Plan.

 

 

08 / 08 / 24

LampizatOr Horizon DAC Review

World Premiere Review!
LampizatOr Horizon DAC Review
A new benchmark!
Review By Greg Weaver
My history, and fascination, with Łukasz Fikus and his Poland-based LampizatOr heralds back to my first exposure to the Golden Gate's introduction at AXPONA 2015. It may be significant to point out that this timing is eerily coincident with my choice to begin to more deeply explore the validity of digital audio as a source. To that point, in my system, digital file playback had shown no real ability to favorably compete with my analog reference system, sonically or with the breadth and depth of my LP collection. Keep in mind, Norway's Tidal, the first music streaming service to offer at least Redbook CD quality streaming had just launched in the US that previous October, and – I was not an early adopter.
---> LampizatOr Horizon DAC Review.

 

 

Crystal Cable Micro Diamond Series 2 Interconnect, Loudspeaker, Power, And USB Cable Review

World Premiere Review!
Crystal Cable Micro Diamond Series 2 Interconnect, Loudspeaker, Power, And USB Cable Review
Beautifully well-made cables that are sonically invisible.
Review By Tom Lyle
Crystal Cable describes their Micro Diamond Series 2 as an "affordable" (my quotes) line of cables that enables them to "offer Crystal Cable's core values at a more modest price." Before reading anything about these cables, I installed all the Micro Diamond Series 2 cables I was sent for review into my system, including both XLR and RCA terminated interconnects, their power cords, speaker cable, and even their USB cable that I used to connect my computer-based music server to my system's DAC. These cables looked unlike any other high-end audio cable I've ever used. The diameter of these Crystal Cable products was very narrow, at least when compared to my references. So, for example, rather than a speaker cable with the diameter of a garden hose, the Crystal Cable Micro Diamond Series 2 speaker cable was as thin and flexible....
---> Crystal Cable Micro Diamond Series 2 Interconnect, Loudspeaker, Power, And USB Cable Review.

 

 

08 / 07 / 24

Luminate Data Midyear 2024 Music Report

Luminate Data Midyear 2024 Music Report
We all know that the increase of streaming music usage continues unabated. During the Q1 and Q2 of 2024, the music business saw streaming music demand grow in core genres within the USA. This was led by Latin music, with the trend of global streaming growth consistently on an upward trend. According to Luminate Data, "Global On-Demand Audio streaming was up +15.1%, when compared to the first half of 2023. But, it wasn't all streaming." Of note is that musical artists from Brazil, France, and Mexico have earned the largest growth in their share of worldwide music streaming. Meanwhile, musical artists from the USA retain the highest worldwide audio streaming share, though it has decreased 0.53% share points in the first half of 2024.

 

 

Luminate Data says, "Physical music still matters. With key new releases from the likes of Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and Billie Eilish, the first half of 2024 saw an organic evolution in regards to feeding super fans' appetites with multiple versions of physical products. In fact, the Top 10 best-selling albums of the year so far saw an average of seven different vinyl variants per title. With additional insights across gaming, live music, social media and more, the following report provides a nuanced, comprehensive insight into today's music landscape, fueled by in-depth analysis of Luminate's streaming, sales and consumer research data.... Did you know that indie artists made up 62.1% of all artists who accumulated between 1,000,000 and 10,000,000 USA On-Demand Audio streams in H1 of 2024? In fact, the share of indie artists who earned more than 500,000,000 On-Demand Audio streams increased by more than 2% in H1 2024 as compared to H2 2023."

 

 

08 / 06 / 24

Hi-Fi+ August 2024

Hi-Fi+ August 2024 High-End Audio Magazine
Editorial: Stereo Sources And Electronics
Meet Paul Clark Of HiFi Lounge
Luxman L-509Z Integrated Amplifier
EMT 928 II, 909 HI, And Tondose Turntable
Ideon Audio IΩN+ Pre / DAC
SPL Diamond Hi-Res DAC
Meze Audio Liric 2nd Generation Headphones 
BAT VK-90 / REX 500 Pre / Amp
Shunyata Research Altaira Grounding System
Nordost QBASE QB6 Mark III Mains Distribution Block
Analog Relax EX500 Moving Coil Cartridge
And Much More!

Within this month's editorial, Alan Sircom says "As one of the few issues we've ever run that is completely free of loudspeakers (in preparation for our next issue, that focuses exclusively on loudspeakers), it gives a fascinating insight into the state of the rest of the audio art. Suddenly, the focus is placed on the sources and electronics, and it's clear there are trends in audio electronics. The trend away from digital disc players seems set to continue, judging by the difficulty we got in trying to secure a new one for review. This is at once odd (CD sales are rising for the first time this century) and understandable (good CD transport mechanisms are increasingly thin on the ground). Meanwhile, DACs without streamers are seeing something of a resurgence. Vinyl continues to be a strong performer in high-end audio, and even of some of the momentum has gone out of new vinyl sales (LP sales are still growing but not at the blisteringly fast rate they did seven or eight years ago)."
---> See what's within the August 2024 issue of Hi-Fi+ magazine.

 

 

08 / 01 / 24

Enjoy the Music.com's August 2024 Premium High-Performance Audio Review Magazine

August High-Performance Audio Review Magazine
We have an amazing August issue featuring fantastic World Premiere Reviews, plus three more from our July issue! Reviews within this issue include the Audience ClairAudient 1+1 V5 personal reference monitor, Merrill Audio Element 110 Monoblock power amplifiers, Synergistic Research PowerCell 8 SX, and much more! We know many of our friends are enjoying holidays during August, so we'll make this brief and wish you all a wonderful vacation. As always, in the end what really matters is that you... enjoy the music!

 

 

Don't Just Throw Money At It!

Don't Just Throw Money At It!
How to really get better sound from your system.
Article By Roger Skoff
Many years ago, I was invited by a hi-fi dealer in a very wealthy community to come and speak to the Hi-Fi Club that held its monthly meetings at his store. The dealer carried what was, for its time, very good stuff – Avalon speakers, Jadis electronics, Goldmund turntables, Koetsu phono cartridges – all good and all very pricey – and most of the club members had and enjoyed systems made up of the best of his products. I spoke to the group for about an hour and, when I was done, I opened the floor for questions and was surprised to hear this owner of very costly and very sophisticated gear ask questions that I would have expected to hear, not from them but a group of novices – or even people who had had no exposure to High-End Audio at all. Another time, I was invited to speak in the Philippines to the members of the top local Hi-Fi Club....
---> Don't Just Throw Money At It!

 

 

Audience ClairAudient 1+1 V5 Personal Reference Monitor Review

Audience ClairAudient 1+1 V5 Personal Reference Monitor Review
The little engine that can.
Review By Dr. Michael Bump
Audience President and CEO, John McDonald, is among those exceptional members of the professional audiophile community who serve all consumer interests with quiet equity, succinctly, non-judgmentally, and with knowledgeable authority. His years of innovative experiences designing fine audio products have nurtured a wellspring of advice on a variety of high-end audio topics. Above all and simply stated, John is an exceptional individual any of us would consider fortunate to have in our life circle. A perusal of the Audience website offers an excellently-mapped library of not only the comprehensive offerings of high-level Audience audio products, including cables, power cords, power conditioners, OEM and DIY parts, accessories, and pro audio, but also supportive pages on available upgrades, product/industry news, media coverage (incl. published reviews/awards), as well as an extensive listing of international dealers/distributors.
---> Audience ClairAudient 1+1 V5 Personal Reference Monitor Review.

 

 

Merrill Audio Element 110 Monoblock Power Amplifier Review

World Premiere Review!
Merrill Audio Element 110 Monoblock Power Amplifier Review
A significant accomplishment!
Review By Tom Lyle
I would understand if some readers of Enjoy the Music.com assumed that I was in cahoots with the high-end audio company Merrill Audio. This is my fifth review of a Merrill Audio component. Within the April 2015 issue I reviewed Merrill Audio's Thor monoblock power amplifiers and, also that year, Merrill's Taranis power amps. In 2017, I reviewed Merrill's outstanding Christine Reference preamplifier. Then, in 2018, I reviewed their mighty 118 monoblock power amplifiers. I have reviewed many of Merrill Audio's products because their headquarters are about twenty miles from my home. The owner of Merrill Audio, Merrill Wettasinghe, has hand-delivered each review component I've reviewed. While he is here, and because Mr. Wettasinghe and I are both audiophiles and music lovers, we often listen to some music after setting up the equipment. Afterward, we frequently get something to eat at a local eatery. Does our professional friendship influence my reviews of Merrill Audio's high-end audio equipment?
---> Merrill Audio Element 110 Monoblock Power Amplifier Review.

 

 

Synergistic Research PowerCell 8 SX Review

World Premiere 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.

 

 

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