Thomas J. Norton has posted areview of the LG Signature OLED65G6P OLED Ultra HDTV ($8000) at Sound and Vision. His conclusions: “But the state of the art is never cheap. And the LG Signature OLED65G6P is certainly state of the art.” You can read the full review here.
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Jerold O’Brien has posted a review of the Tellurium Q Silver Diamond speaker cables ($7500) at TONEAudio. His conclusions: “Value is a highly relative subject; cable is nearly always a hotspot and I admit to being more prejudiced against spending big money on it, yet the Tellurium Q Silver Diamond speaker cables deliver more...
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Hans Wetzel has posted a review of the Magico S1 Mk.II loudspeakers ($16,500) at SoundStage! Hi-Fi. His conclusions: “With its immaculately lifelike sound, sterling midrange neutrality, and soaring top end, Magico’s S1 Mk.II revealed an incredible amount of low-level musical detail without sounding clinical, and was engaging without resorting to artifice. Most impressive, it...
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Vince Hanada has posted aq review of the Cocktail Audio X12 music server-integrated amplifier ($699) at SoundStage! Access. His conclusions: “The small amp in its diminutive case makes the X12 best suited for use in smaller spaces, such as bedrooms or dorm rooms. In that context, and with the right speakers, the addition of...
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Garrett Hongo has posted a review of the fo.Q Modrate HEM-25 Pure Note insulators ($1125/set of four) at SoundStage! Ultra. His conclusions: “f you haven’t yet addressed extraneous interior vibrations in your system, as I had not, and if you’ve settled on most of your components and want to take things to the next...
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Ed Selley has posted a review of the Leema Acoustics Libra DAC (£5995) at Hi-Fi+. His conclusions: “Judged as a line-level DAC, it offers plentiful inputs, truck-like build, and a performance that delivers a wide variety of music without any signs of strain or issue. These are attributes that can be pinned to a...
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Nicholas Ripley has posted a review of the Opera Consonance Reference DSD1.1 DAC (£1595) at Hi-Fi+. His conclusions: “Ultimately, the Opera Consonance Reference DSD1.1 is an extremely good device, straddling as it does the old-school ‘add me to a CD player’ DAC and the new world of USB. It’s a refined performer, which is...
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Eric Neff has posted a review of the iFi Audio Micro iDAC2 DAC (£295) at Hi-Fi+. His conclusions: “One of the things that I most enjoy about the iFi Micro iDSD is that it is a great portable unit, giving me most of the qualities of a strong home system when I am on...
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John Grandberg has posted a review of the Cayin iDAC-6 DAC ($999) and iHA-6 headphone amplifier ($999) at InnerFidelity. His conclusions: “At $999 each, these two straddle some sort of line…I’m sure some would call them “affordable” while others would balk at that price as being way out of reach. Personally I think it’s...
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Richard Varey has posted a review of the T+A Elektroakustik E-Series music player (NZ$7499) at TNT Audio. His conclusions: “So, in summary, this is a fascinating one-stop alternative to discrete units, which sounds really very good and is easy to install and use. All digital sources are catered for, and when paired with the...
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Doug Schroeder has posted a review of the Spread Spectrum Technologies Thoebe II preamplifier ($3500) and Son of Ampzilla II amplifier ($3500) at Dagogo. His conclusions: “Having used them with electrostatic, dynamic hybrid and full range, supplemented speakers and finding laudable sound, I’m confident they will reward you as well, and when well set...
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Srajan Ebaen has posted a review of the Diablo 300 (€12,800) integrated amplifier and Pantheon loudspeakers (€35,000/pair) at 6moons. His conclusions: “To recapitulate the Pantheon essence when driven by its Diablo 300 stablemate integrated amplifier: it behaves like a minimalist maxi monitor except for bass power/presence and dynamic life where it’s very clearly a...
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Jan de Jeu has posted a review of the Metrum Acoustics Menuet DAC (£2535) at The Ear. His conclusions: “I am not saying anything new when I note that quite a lot of ‘old’ CD recordings can sound very good, but the Menuet is more capable than most in revealing this. One other thing...
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Jason Kennedy has posted a review of the Naim Mu-so wireless sound system (£595) at The Ear. His conclusions: “It’s detailed, dynamic and transparent enough to let you know how good the original recording is, so if something really good comes along you enjoy it nearly as much as you do on a big...
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Julie Mullins has posted a review of the NuPrime IDA-8 integrated amplifier ($995) at The Absolute Sound. Her conclusions: “In summary, the IDA-8 is a winner, and a force to be reckoned with in its category (and beyond it). Though a touch dark in character (à la Class D), it delivers substance and warmth...
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Andrew Everard has posted a review of the Neat Acoustics Iota Alpha loudspeakers (£1385/pair) at Words and Music. His conclusions: “No, they’re not cheap, and the same money would buy you a pair of much larger, and considerably more impressive-looking, speakers – but if you want to introduce a dose of magic into your...
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Alan Sircom has posted a review of the Cardas Audio A8 earphones (£279) at Hi-Fi+. His conclusions: “More importantly, the Cardas A8 is a great value earphone for those who’ve grown out of boom and tizz. You’ll need to shop around for better tips if you want to know just how good these earphones...
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Alan Sircom has posted a review of the The Bespoke Audio Company passive magnetic preamplifier (£9000) at Hi-Fi+. His conclusions: “Personally, I love the idea of having a preamplifier made for me, even if it’s something I cannot afford at this time. It’s the ultimate in audio self-expression, a statement of audiophile intent up...
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Chris Thomas has posted a review of the ELAC Debut B5 loudspeakers (£250/pair) at Hi-Fi+. His conclusions: “In a word, they are great little speakers. I recommend that you grab a listen to them and perhaps they will find their way into first systems for any number of younger people for whom MP3 and...
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Alan Sircom has posted a review of the Wilson Audio Alexx loudspeakers ($108,000/pair) at Hi-Fi+. His conclusions: “I’ve heard tales of when the Alexx was playing at its very best, with an almost identical system in another store in America. Music was played, tears flowed, more music was played. I can believe that about...
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Lionel Payne has posted a review of the Triangle Elara LN01 loudspeakers (/pair) at Hi-Fi Pig. His conclusions: “However, for the asking price of 400 Euros they represent good value as an out and out stereo pair, particularly where room is at a premium. The driving bass rhythms these produced made them a real...
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Canada Hi-Fi has posted a review of the Epson PowerLite Pro Cinema LS10000 3LCD projector ($8499). Their conclusions: “The bottom line is that the LS10000 is a stellar performer. It’s easily the best non-native 4K projector I’ve ever come across. Every aspect of its performance is simply first rate. It has a wonderful contrast...
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Chris Connaker has posted a review of the Berkeley Audio Design Alpha DAC Reference Series 2 ($19,500) at Computer Audiophile. His conclusions: “Listening to Kind of Blue, I had t remind myself that this album was recorded and originally released in 1959! How can a 1959 recording sound this good? Miles’ trumpet went from...
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Jim Clements has posted a review of the Paradigm Prestige Series surround sound loudspeaker system ($7290) at Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity. His conclusions: “These speakers seriously rocked on movies and the performance on two-channel music was so intoxicating that sometimes I started to feel the speakers were tailor made for whatever...
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