|
| |
|
 High-Performance
Audio Gear Reviews,
Music News, Show Reports, Articles & More!
29 Years Of Service To Music
Lovers.
|
|
Listen To What
You Like
Roger makes a shocking suggestion.
Article
By Roger Skoff
Do
you remember the Knights Templar? Or the story of King Arthur and the search for
the Holy Grail? In Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, they actually
found it, and to everyone's surprise, it turned out not to be some
jewel-encrusted chalice, designed and fit for the use of kings or better, but
the simple clay vessel of a carpenter or a man of the people. As portrayed in the movie, the significance of
the Grail lay not in what it was made of, but in the way that it was regarded by
those who beheld it. Perhaps surprisingly, there's a fairly good parallel to
that in High-End audio. Our Holy Grail – the thing so many of us have
always sought – has always been (at least after Harry Pearson first described
it as such ) "the absolute sound": a perfect reproduction of the experience of
hearing live music played in person. That was my hope for years, too, and it's been
the goal of most of the audiophiles I've known, ever since I first got into this
hobby....
---> Listen To What You
Like.
Interview With David Chesky
On Music And his new venture the Audiophile
Society.
Article By Steven R. Rochlin
The Audiophile Society is the brainchild of composer, pianist, and audio pioneer David Chesky. The new label will focus on bringing even more realistic three-dimensional recordings to market with their Mega-Dimensional Sound, The Audiophile
Society's name for their unique two-channel 3D audio that can play on all existing two-channel stereo, while showcasing emerging artists working in a multitude of genres. The ultimate goal of The Audiophile Society is to change the way you hear
music. According to David Chesky, " The interesting thing about audiophiles is that they
are cool with collecting LPs, CDs, and open reel tapes, but at the same time
very open to new ideas like what we are trying to do. I work a lot in the
classical world where it is so hard to get people to like something new, we call
it the un-acceptance of the unfamiliar. But audiophiles are the opposite
and are eager to try out the newest technology and embrace it if it is indeed
better.
---> Interview With David Chesky
Concerning Music.
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.
Statista's Digital Music Outlook On Digital Audio Streaming
According to a recent report from Statista, a global data and business intelligence platform, it says "Digital audio streaming has taken off in a big way in the past ten years. According to
Statista's Digital Music Outlook, the music streaming market size increased to $25.84 billion in 2023, reaching a total of around 900 million users. The pandemic years saw particular growth in the podcast industry, as people forced to stay home searched out entertainment, driving up listenership and advertiser investment. According to Megaphone, a podcast technology company owned by Spotify, where 2021 was a story of 'content explosion', 2022 became one of 'diversification', as the most significant jumps in podcast downloads came from markets newer to the medium, such as Spain (+298 percent), Italy (+244 percent), and France (+375 percent), while the highest growth in unique listeners in terms of age groups was the 13 to 17 year olds (+49 percent) and the 55 to 64 year olds (+45
percent)."
---> Statista's Digital Music Outlook On Digital Audio Streaming.
audioXpress' November 2024 Issue
From the Editor's Desk: Other Ways Of Listening
PSI Audio AVAA C214 Digital Active Bass Absorber
Wolf von Langa Field Coil Powered Speaker Driver
Non-Linear Amplitude Modulation Of Loudspeakers
ACX-100: An Analog Four-Way Active Crossover
Audioscenic Amphi Technology High Dimensional Sound
Pushing The Boundaries Of Active Noise Cancellation
The Road To Dolby Atmos
Classic Hollow State Hi-Fi In The 1950s And 1960s
And Much More!
---> audioXpress' November 2024
Issue.
This Weekend: Toronto Audiofest 2024 Show
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
Information And Report.
The Catalog Of Legendary Band Pink Floyd Is Acquired By Sony
In a landmark move that has sent ripples through the music industry, Sony Music Entertainment has acquired the extensive catalog of the iconic rock band Pink Floyd for $400,000,000. Known for their groundbreaking albums and innovative soundscapes, Pink Floyd's discography, which includes classics like
The Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall, represents a significant asset for Sony. This acquisition not only solidifies Sony’s position in the lucrative market of classic rock but also reflects a growing trend of major labels investing heavily in legendary music catalogs to capitalize on streaming revenue and nostalgic consumer
interest. The deal, worth hundreds of millions, underscores the enduring legacy of Pink Floyd and their continued influence on contemporary
music.
---> The Catalog Of Legendary Band Pink Floyd Is Acquired By Sony.
October
Audiophile / High-End Audio Review Magazine
Our October issue celebrates music, vacuum
tubes, vinyl LPs, and more! Roger Skoff asks the age-old question about
high-end sound or audiophile music. We have World Premiere reviews of the MACO
MACARIA open baffle loudspeaker, KBL Sound cable system, and PS Audio's
new Aspen FR5 stand-mounted monitor loudspeaker. Vacuum tube enthusiasts
will love reading Jules Coleman's review of Jadis' DA88S MkII integrated
amplifier, while vinyl LP lovers can learn more about the impressive
iSonic Cleaner 6.2-PRO Ultrasonic. As always, in the end what really matters is that you... enjoy the
music!
---> October High-Performance Audiophile / High-End Audio
Review Magazine.
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.
World Premiere Review!
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.
World Premiere Review!
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.
More reviews & articles within our Review Magazine.
|
|
|
