I recently had the pleasure of spending the day at the 50,000 square foot Wilson Audio facility in Provo, Utah, about an hour south...
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Web Reviews
Merrill Audio Veritas Monoblock Amplifier
Ray Seda has posted a review of the Merrill Audio Veritas monoblock amplifiers ($12,000/pair) at Dagogo. His conclusions: “The Merrill Audio Veritas challenges audiophiles on many fronts. It is a high-end, high performance power amplifier with an MSRP of $12,000/pair and it must be judged in these absolute terms without the crutch or footnote...
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Accuphase A-200 Monoblock Amplifier
Wilfried Kress has posted a review of the Accuphase A-200 monoblock amplifier at Hi-Fi and Records magazine. His conclusions: “With the A-200 Accuphase has completed its reference line of audio components. The unique Class-A mono amplifiers are definitely on par with the preamplifier C-3800 and the digital combination DP-900 /DC-901. Together with the outstanding...
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Franc Audio Ceramic Disc Classic Component Footers
Marja and Henk hasve posted a review of the Franc Audio Accessories Ceramic Disc Classic component footers (€550/set of 3) at 6moons. Their conclusions: “When we used the footers under various electronics, our unanimous verdict was that they added to the stability of the image and lowered the system’s noise floor. Compared to solid...
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High Fidelity Cables CT-1 Ultimate Cables
Jack Robert has posted a review of the High Fidelity Cables CT-1 Ultimate Cables interconnects ($4900) and speaker cables ($7500) at Dagogo. His conclusions: “One of the most interesting things that anyone has commented on my system since I changed to the Soundsmith Strain Gauge and the High Fidelity CT-1 Ultimate came from a...
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Auralic Vega Digital Audio Processor
Audiohead has posted a review of the AURALiC Vega Digital Audio Processor ($350). His conclusions: “The Auralic Vega is very meticulous piece of equipment, every “t” is crossed, and every “i” is dotted. Rich, textured, and above all, detailed reproduction lie carefully within its temperature-controlled innards. While it is in its Femto...
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Electrocompaniet ECI-6DS Integrated Digital Streaming Amplifier
Alan Sircom has posted a review of the Electrocompaniet ECI-6DS integrated digital streaming amplifier (£4550) at Hi-Fi+. His conclusions: “Electrocompaniet’s products are the intelligent choice for audiophiles. They don’t shout ‘buy me’ with a brightly lit performance; instead they make for a valve amp-like, satisfying long-term investment. With the ECI-6DS, it’s clear the brand...
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Audiolab M-DAC Digital to Analog Converter
Michael Jude Galvin has posted a review of the Audiolab M-DAC digital to analog converter ($899) at Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity. His conclusions: “To me, a DAC should be all about natural resolution and transparency because those qualities get you thinking and feeling about the material played through them. To be...
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Constellation Virgo Preamplifier and Centaur Power Amplifier
Ken Kessler has posted a review of the Constellation Virgo preamplifier ($24,000) and Centaur monoblack power amplifiers ($56,000/pair) at Hi-Fi News and Record Review. His conclusions: “Though I no longer lust after the unobtainable, were I to suddenly find, as Tevye desired, a small fortune, and I had a craving for something solid-state, I’d...
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Phase Technology V52 Loudspeaker System
Mark Fleischmann has posted a review of the Phase Technology V52 loudspeaker system ($1880) at Home Theater. His conclusions: “The new version of Phase Technology’s Velocity line is one of the best sets of affordable speakers I’ve ever heard. The speakers outperform most products in their price range and quite a few products above...
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Kronos Audio Turntable
Joey Weiss has posted a review of the Kronos Audio turntable ($32,000) at HPSoundings. His conclusions: “We have never had better sound in our main listening room as we do today, and the Kronos is a major factor. The music has never come through with such an ease, appearing as if limitless, and with...
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Job 225 Stereo Amplifier
Srajan Ebaen has posted a review of the JOB 225 stereo amplifier ($1495) at 6moons. His conclusions: “In this light, could it actually be the world’s best small amp ever made as Job/Goldmund assert so calmly in their owner’s manual? Only the audiophile in the sky has that answer. Here on earth I don’t...
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exaSound e20 DSD DAC
David Robinson has posted a review of the exaSound e20 DSD DAC ($2500) at Positive Feedback. His conclusions: “At USD $2500, the exaSound e20 DSD DAC is a stellar performer, a rocketship to the sonic stars that doesn’t cost you a second mortgage or another divorce to obtain. Possessing a very solid headphone section,...
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Woo Audio WA7 Fireflies DAC and Headphone Amplifier
Frank Iacone has posted a review of the Woo Audio WA7 Fireflies Hube DAC headphone amplifier ($999) at Dagogo. His conclusions: “The Woo WA7 Fireflies is priced at $999 factory direct. It is well worth the asking price. It is innovative, the design is flawless, and it is also a super-attractive piece of audio...
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DanaCables Sapphire Reference Interconnects and Speaker Cables
Greg Simmons has posted a review of the DanaCables’s Sapphire Reference interconnects ($900) and speaker cables ($2950) at Stereo Times. His conclusions: “To sum it up, the DanaCable Sapphire Reference interconnects and Sapphire speaker cables are well thought out, well-made cables that will let you hear what’s happening in your system with very little...
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Rein Audio X3-DAC
Andre Marc has posted a review of the Rein Audio X3-DAC ($1280) at Audio Video Revolution. His conclusions: “The audiophile DAC market is super crowded and super competitive. With so many models to choose from with varying connectivity, feature sets, resolution capabilities, and looks, standing out is a tough task. Just like the PS...
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