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#Gear Reviews. Industry Reviews. Music. Interviews.#
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05/28/2015
Reviewed: The Thiel TM3 Loudspeaker: $3498
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05/13/2015
MusicScope by Xivero.
Digital file analysis software, $29.
http://www.avrev.com/home-theater-a…scope-analysis-software-by-xivero-review.html
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04/27/2105
Review:
Fluance XL7F Loudspeakers: $499
http://www.avrev.com/home-theater-l…peakers/fluance-xl7f-loudspeakers-review.html
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04/14/2015
The Luminous Audio Axiom II (Walker Mod Version) Passive controller:
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03/30/2015
In For Review;
The Bryston Mini T ($3200) loudspeaker and the Simaudio 760A ($8000) power amplifier.
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03/26/2015
Review:
The $599 Denon PMA-50 Integrated Amplifier:
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03/17/2015
Interesting Article:
Optimizing OS X Yosemite:
https://mojoaudiofiles.wordpress.com/
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03/9/2015
Review:
CLONES Audio 25iR Integrated Amp: $1200
http://www.avrev.com/home-theater-p…s-audio-25ir-integrated-amplifier-review.html
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03/2/2015
Review is Live:
Bryston Mini A Loudspeakers: $1200
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02/25/2015
Cool Links From Our Friends At Tone Audio!
Oppo HA-1 Review
Listening to the complex timbre of Joni Mitchell’s voice, it’s hard to believe that the $50,000 hifi system I’m listening to is utilizing the OPPO HA-1 headphone amplifier as its front end. Headphone amp you say? It’s more than a headphone amplifier, but if the HA-1 were only a $1,199 headphone amplifier, it would still be a screaming good deal.
As the classic TV guy likes to say, “but wait, there’s more…” A lot more. The HA-1 also includes a fantastic DAC, capable of decoding every kind of file you might have on your computer or music server, including DSD and a full-function, fully balanced line preamplifier. Running a set of Cardas Clear balanced interconnects to the Nagra 300B power amplifier via the Alta Audio speakers that are also reviewed in this issue, I’m floored by how much music this compact, yet powerful, preamplifier lets through.
While I must confess to only being an armchair headphone enthusiast, I love the concept of the HA-1, because it’s the perfect segue to a great in-room system for the advanced headphone enthusiast. Start out with a system built around a pair of premium headphones (like OPPO’s own PM-1), a source for digital music files and add an amp and speakers when the mood strikes you.
For complete review, click here:
http://www.tonepublications.com/review/oppo-ha-1/
Rega RP10 Turntable Review:
Our publisher has been a Rega fan since the fateful day in the mid-’80s when we happened by our local dealer (Audio Emporium in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) to find them opening a shipment of Planar 3 turntables. As they lifted a bright, fluorescent green table out, the sales guy quipped, “What idiot would buy a turntable in this color?” Little did he know that’s been publisher Dorgay’s favorite color since age 6. He solemnly replied, “I’m that idiot!” and we took that little British table back to his listening room and were subsequently blown away, being Technics SL-1200 guys at that moment in time, thinking there couldn’t possibly be anything better than direct drive.
Words like pace and timing weren’t even part of our vocabulary back then, but there was a ton of inner detail coming through those Magnepan MGII speakers that wasn’t there the day before, and to this day, both of us have always owned at least one Rega turntable. For the record, my current reference is a P9 with Apheta cartridge, and it has served me well for some time now.
For complete review, click here:
http://www.tonepublications.com/review/rega-rp10-turntable/
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02/23/2015
Review: The CLONES Audio PA-1 Phono Preamp: $900
http://servingthemusic.com/2015/02/23/review-the-clones-audio-pa-1-phono-preamplifier/
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02/13/2015
Review: Denon HEOS system:
http://www.avrev.com/home-theater-loudspeakers/speaker-systems/denon-heos-system-review.html
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02/02/2015
Just arrived!
The CLONES Audio 25iR integrated Amplifier: $1200.
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01/22/2015
In for review:
The Denon PMA-50 “lifestyle” amplifier: $599.
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01/08/2015
Review is Live!
The $799 Marantz HD-DAC1:
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12/30/2014
Audio Art Cable loom:
http://www.avrev.com/home-theater-accessories/av-cables/audio-art-cable-reviews.html
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12/18/2014
In For Review:
The $1200 a pair Bryston Mini A Loudspeakers
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12/7/2014
Review: Eastern Electric Mini Max Supreme tube DAC ($1350)
http://www.avrev.com/home-theater-p…ern-electric-mini-max-supreme-dac-review.html
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11/26/14
11/19/14
New Review:
SOtM sHP-100 Headphone amp and DSD DAC: $700
http://www.avrev.com/home-theater-p…sotm-shp-100-headphone-amplifier-dsd-dac.html
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10/27/14
New Review:
Marantz PM5005 ($499) and CD5005 ($399)
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10/23/14
In For Review for Tone Audio:
The $8250 Conrad Jonson KT 120 tubed LP125sa power amp.
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10/14/14
Tone Audio Issue 66 Now Available!
Download Here:
http://www.tonepublications.com/MAGPDF/TA_066.pdf
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10/10/14
Review is Live:
Musical Fidelity M6si: $2995
220 wpc/phono stage/USB input
http://www.avrev.com/home-theater-p…idelity-m6si-integrated-amplifier-review.html
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10/01/14
Review is Live: Axis Voice Box Loudspeaker:
2495/pair
http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue75/axis_voicebox.htm
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09/26/14
Now Live:
SOtM sMS-100 Mini Server & mBPS-d2s Intelligent Battery Review :
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In For Review:
A full loom of Audio Art Cable. Interconnects, Power cords, and Speaker cables!
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09/02/2014
Download Tone Audio issue 65 now!
http://www.tonepublications.com/MAGPDF/TA_065.pdf
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08/29/14
New Review!
The Tisbury Audio Mini Passive ($225)
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08/25/19
In For Review:
The Marantz PM5005 ($499) Integrated amp and CD5005($399) CD player.
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08/12/14
In For Review:
A brand new loudspeaker out of Australia-The Axis Voice Box
$2495 a pair.
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08/01/14
New Review Is Live:
The CLONES Audio 25p Power Amplifier:
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07/28/14
In for Review:
The $2995 Musical Fidelity M6si Integrated amplifier:
And:
The SOtM Mini Server with optional battery power supply, $450 each
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07/17/14
Review:
Carot One Titta EarBuds
http://servingthemusic.com/2014/07/17/review-carot-one-titta-earbuds/
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07/15/14
In For Review:
A great little passive controller from a small company in London called Tisbury Audio.
http://www.tisburyaudio.co.uk/
135 British pounds, and available in three configurations
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07/07/14
Review Is Live:
The Audioengine A2+ Desktop Speakers:
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06/26/14
New Review:
Darwin Cables The Truth Interconnect:
http://www.avrev.com/home-theater-accessories/av-cables/darwin-truth-silver-cable-review-2.html
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06/17/14
Review Is Live:
Symposium Acoustics Platforms:
http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue73/symposium_shelves.htm
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06/11/14
Some thoughts on the CLONES Audio SHEVA DSD/PCM DAC:
http://thehighfidelityreport.com/clones-audio-sheva-dac/
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06/09/14
Review is LIVE:
The Anthony Gallo A’Diva SE loudspeakers and TR-3D Subwoofer:
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06/03/2014
Seattle based Blumenstein Audio, makers of highly regarded single driver speakers, introduce the Mola-
- Drivers feature a paper cone with an aluminum dust cap for natural, neutral, and detailed midrange and highs frequencies.
- Our trademark solid birch or bamboo polished bass reflex ports for powerful bass and lower mid-range presence.
- Thick, 3/4″ birch and bamboo cabinets and internal bracing for superior control and no nasty resonances.
- Driver is affixed to the cabinet wall with brass and rubber hardware and rubber gasket to limit driver frame resonances.
- 10-gauge internal wiring for low resistance and maximum potential for bass output.
- Cabinet exterior, is polished to 1000 grit then finished with a hand-rubbed non toxic, food-grade linseed oil and beeswax that is user serviceable for years to come.
- Each cabinet hand signed and numbered by its maker.
- Pricing starts at $1699/pair
http://www.blumensteinaudio.com 
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05/27/14
Review Is Live:
The $499 Denon -DA300USB DSD & PCM DAC.
http://www.avrev.com/home-theater-preamplifiers/stereo-preamps/denon-da-300usb-dac.html
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05/23/14
In For Review:
Out of Hong Kong, the $800 CLONES Audio 25p power amplifier.
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05/16/14
Download Tone Audio issue 63.
Lots of great content.
See my review of the Digital Amplifier Company’s Cherry Maraschino amplifiers.
http://www.tonepublications.com/MAGPDF/TA_63.pdf
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05/14/14
Now Live:
The $699 SVS SB-2000 Subwoofer review:
http://www.avrev.com/home-theater-loudspeakers/subwoofers/the-svs-sb-2000-subwoofer-review.html
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05/05/14
In For Review:
From the U.K.- The $1950 Roksan Kandy K2 B2 Integrated Amplifier!
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04/21/14
Musings On the Rogue Audio Triton & Ares Phono Stages:
http://servingthemusic.com/2014/04/21/musings-on-the-rogue-audio-triton-ares-phono-stages/
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04/17/14
Here is my write up on Bay Audio, makers of in wall and in ceiling speakers:
http://positive-feedback.com/Issue72/livewall.htm
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04/14/14
The $4000 a pair THOR monoblock amplifiers:
http://www.avrev.com/home-theater-power-amplifiers/mono-amplifiers/merrill-audio-thor-mono-block-amplifiers-review.html
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04/07/14
In For Review:
Brand new from Darwin Cables..The Truth Silver Reference $1200 Interconnect. 
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04/04/14
In For Review are the very cool:
Anthony Gallo A’Diva SE satellites with TR-3D subwoofer.
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03/28/14
Hot off the presses!
The $5750 Plinius Hautonga Integrated Amplifier review now live:
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03/24/14
Download Tone Audio Issue 62:
http://www.tonepublications.com/MAGPDF/TA_062.pdf
Check out my reviews of the Plinius Tiki and the Simaudio Neo 380 DAC/Streamer.
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03/20/14
New Article!
Here is my write up of the CLONES Audio 25i Integrated Amplifier:
http://thehighfidelityreport.com/clones-audio-25i-the-pursuit-of-a-dream/
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03/17/14
Live on Positive-Feedback.com:
A review of the KingRex UPower and uArt Y USB Cable
http://positive-feedback.com/Issue72/kingrex.htm
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03/14/14
In For Review!
The $499 Denon DA-300USB DAC & Headphone Amp.
It does all sample rates including DXD and DSD
Stay tuned!
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03/10/14
Review is LIVE!
The $3600 a pair KEF R700 Floorstanding Speakers:
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03/03/14
In for review:
The $4000 a pair Merrill Audio Thor Mono amps!
Stay Tuned!
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02/24/23
New Review Is Live:
The $2500 Marantz SA-14S1 SACD Player & DSD DAC:
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02/13/14
Coming in for review…
The Clones Audio Sheva DAC... 
The Musical Fidelity V90 Amp: 
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02/10/14
Brand New Article!
Is Musical Incuriosity a Preventable Disease?
The High Fidelity Report:
http://thehighfidelityreport.com/musical-incuriosity-is-a-preventable-disease/
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02/03/14
Brand New Review:
The $299 Musical Fidelity V90 DAC:
http://www.avrev.com/home-theater-preamplifiers/stereo-preamps/musical-fidelity-v90-dac-review
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01/29/14
In For Review:
The $5750 Plinius Hautonga Integrated Amplifier!
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01/21/14
Brand New Review!
The $3499 Marantz NA-11S1 Reference Network Player/DAC
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01/16/14
The High Fidelity Report:
5 Artists to Cure your Audiophilitis: Modern Retro Week!
http://thehighfidelityreport.com/the-music-cure/
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01/07/14
Review Is Live!
The Genesis G7c Loudspeakers:
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12/30/13
Download Issue 60 of Tone Audio Magazine FREE!
http://www.tonepublications.com/MAGPDF/TA_060.pdf
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12/26/13
Korg is offering their DSD AudioGate playback and conversion software for free……
….with Twitter account verification.
Check it out:
http://www.korguser.net/audiogate/en/download.html
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12/19/13
In For Review, the $3000 a pair 300B SE mono block amps from Hans Audio, out of Taiwan.
12.5 watts per side!
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12/14/13
Review is live:
The $699 Carot One Ernestolone Integrated Amp/Headphone Amp/USB DAC:
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12/02/13
On the Tone Audio website:
New Review!
The Channel Islands Audio Transient MkII USB convertor/DAC:
ihttp://www.tonepublications.com/review/new-from-channel-islands/
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11/25/13
Brand New Review of Positive-Feedback.com:
The Rogue Stereo 100 power amp-
http://positive-feedback.com/Issue70/rogue_st100.htm
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In for review:
A killer pair of new products from Marantz:
The NA-11S1 streamer, file player, and DAC, and the SA-14S1 SACD player/DAC.
Stay tuned!
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11/15/13
In For Review: Lots of Goodies…
1-Oppo 105 Universal Disc Player/DAC/Streamer: 
2-SIM Neo 380D DAC: 
3-Rogue Audio Sphinx integrated amp: 
4-Plinius Tiki Network Streamer: 
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11/08/13
The KEF LS50 Review is Live!
Check it out:
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10/30/13
New Review: The Furutech Flux Series Cables
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10/23/13
Download Issue 58 of Tone Audio now!
http://www.tonepublications.com/MAGPDF/TA_058.pdf
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Tone Audio Puts Review Archives Online!
Tone Audio has started to post their review archives online!
Check it out at www.tonepublications.com.
Here is my Music First Classic V2 preamp review:
http://www.tonepublications.com/review/music-first-audio-classic-v2-preamplifier/
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10/16/13
New Review: The John Kenny Ciunas USB DAC
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10/14/13
Follow Up: The Burson Conductor and Timekeeper mono block amps
Now live on PFO, a follow up to the Burson Conductor preamp/DAC and Timekeeper Stereo amp, I take a look at the Timekeeper in mono block mode. Double the fun!
Review is here:
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10/11/13
Gary Clark Jr. at the House of Blues, San Diego
Blues rock phenom Gary Clark Jr., hand picked by Eric Clapton several years ago to play his now well established Crossroads festival, stormed into San Diego September 27th to rock the House of Blues. The capacity crowd was treated to a generous helping of his debut album , Blak and Blu, and some choice cover songs, including B.B. King’s classic “3 O’Clock Blues”.
Read more HERE:
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10/04/13
Thank GOD for Jake Bugg: Live in San Diego 10/02/13
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09/29/13
Review is Live! The Channel Islands Audio PLC-1 MKII
Review is Live!: The $899 Channel Islands Audio PLC-1 MKII
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09/26/13
From KEF, the new X300A Wireless desktop speakers, as well as the V300 dual-speaker home theatre system.
The X300A Wireless speakers take the award-winning layout of the X300A speakers, and add in DLNA and Airplay wireless connectivity. They will have an MSRP of $999 (U.S.) for the pair, and be available in both Gunmetal and Linear White.
The V300 system is a part of KEF’s V Series, and combines a slim, 1.4-inch depth with a pair of 4.5-inch bass drivers and a 1-inch tweeter with the renowned KEF ‘tangerine’ waveguide. The included amplifier with onboard EQ can be mounted to the back of a TV set, or elsewhere, with all connectivity coming through a single HDMI 1.4 cable (included). The V300 has an MSRP of $899 (U.S.).
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09/25/13
The Channel Islands Audio D-200 MKII & D-500 MKII amplifiers get a cosmetic overhaul!
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09/22/13
Roisin O: Irish Singer Songwriter
Check out her videos below. Very talented female singer songwriter:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqFvJ1XrRMw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature…&v=ZpTVEcUhA50
CDs here:
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09/12/13
In For Review:
Just arrived: The Rogue Audio Stereo 100 power amp.
It uses 4 KT120s to provide 100 wpc. The introductory price is $2995.
Early impressions indicate this may be one of the best sounding Rogue amps I have heard to date.
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09/11/13
Review is Live: The Burson Conductor and Timekeeper
The Burson Conductor DAC/Preamp/Headphone amp and Timekeeper power amp:
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09/06/13
In For Review: The John Kenny Ciunas USB DAC
Just arrived from Dublin, Ireland, the $720 John Kenny Ciunas USB DAC!
I’m impressed out of the box..full review to come.
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09/05/13
Review is Live: The Merrill Audio Veritas Mono Blocks!
Read the full review HERE!:
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08/28/13
Review is live!
The Empirical Audio Synchro-Mesh Re-Clocker, is an excellent tweak for legacy digital products
Read the full review HERE:
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08/26/13
In For Review: Furutech Reference Cables
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08/15/13
Review Is Live: The NuForce DDA-100 integrated amplifier
The $550 NuForce DDA-100 integrated amplifier. 
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08/13/13
In For Review: The Burson Conductor and Timekeeper!
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Just arrived…the Empirical Audio Synchro-Mesh reclocker.
It was designed to reduce jitter from various digital sources including Sonos, Squeezebox, disc players. Stay tuned.
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07/29/13
In For Review: C.I.A. PLC-1 MK II and Transient MKII
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07/26/13
Review!
Musical Fidelity M1 Series CDT transport:
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07/23/13
Recommended Album: Nick Cave’s Lawless OST
The soundtrack to the feature film, Lawless, written by Australian legend Nick Cave, is a hidden treasure that is a must have for fans of Gothic folk and country. Featuring a stellar group of musicians and vocalists, including Cave, Emm Lou Harris, Mark Lanegan, Willie Nelson, and Ralph Stanley. Songs by Cave, Townes Van Zandt, and even the Velvet Underground are given original treatments.
The film it self is very intriguing and highly entertaining. It stars Shia LeBouf and Tom Hardy, as bootleggers in Virginia as they battle corrupt lawmen, Chicago gangsters, and their own legend. The music an important aspect of the film, woven into the fabric of the story, very much like with O’ Brother Where Art Thou. The album is highly recommendedas a work of art unto its self.
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07/15/13
Album Review:
David Bowie: The Next Day
By Dr. Rockenstein
Quick! In one word describe David Bowie’s music.
(insert Jeopardy theme song)
If we accept that all music triggers emotion, then my word for Bowie is “unsettling.” That’s not a bad thing. All revolutions are disturbances. Rock n’ Roll is the avowed enemy of the status quo, and that makes David Bowie some kind of futuristic high priest of cyborg cool.
Read full review HERE:
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07/12/13
New Review: Bogdan Audio Creations Art Deco:
Priced at $2600, this coaxial driver design is a paragon of coherence. A must hear in this price range.
See review HERE:
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07/09/13
Just in for review:
The NuForce DDA-100 direct digital amplifier. MSRP is $550.
5 digital inputs, 75 WPC.
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06/28/13
Review is live!: The MAD 1920 monitor
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06/24/13
A pair of recommended Albums!
http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-ba…t-mw0002537851 “To say that The Ballad of Boogie Christ is inspired is an understatement. It was written, performed, cut, and mixed with great care, and as such delivers Arthur’s creative vision with abundant emotional power.” Mark Lanegan & Duke Garwood: Black Pudding. Mark Lanegan has been quite prolific recently. The last 7 years have seen the Seattle singer product some of his very best work in my opinion, including the immaculate Bubblegum, the stellear Blues Funeral, and his duet albums with Isobel Cambell. This is more gothic folk electronica. A dramatic soundtrack to a movie that only exists in Lanegan’s head. http://www.allmusic.com/artist/mark-…n-mn0000287350 
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06/11/13
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06/03/13
In For Review: the Bogdan Audio Creations Art Deco speaker
I just received in for review the Bogdan Audio Creations Art Deco speaker.
They sell for $2600.
It uses a Seas coaxial driver, a very unique cabinet design finished solid cherry, and exceptional craftsman ship.
It is rated at 8 Ohms, 88 Db sensitivity, and goes down to the mid 40s.
I did not know what to expect, but out of the box, I was extremely impressed.
I set them up casually in my bedroom system just until I make room in the main system, and they still sounded great.
It actually reminded me of the Kef LS50 in a big way..surprise, since they both use coaxial drivers.
Stay tuned……
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
High-Fidelity.com Is Now Online
Atlanta, GA, USA – June 3, 2013 – The myriad throngs of audiophile and music-enthusiast sites available over the internet is dizzying, and trying to stay informed about interesting articles regarding products, music, and events is a very daunting – if not impossible – task for the casual enthusiast. 20-year industry veteran Chris Sommovigo has now launched a new website that serves to aggregate links from review and enthusiast websites from around the world and bring them to a single-paged destination on the web: www.High-Fidelity.com “I’m hoping to keep it interesting and fun, and to work symbiotically with audiophile and music sites from around the globe by directing traffic their way. Meanwhile, we’re finding great stories about products that our readers might find interesting – and might not know are out there. It’s intended to be a very positive situation for everyone.” Some of the links that originate in non-English-language websites are directed through Google’s translation service, helping the English-reader to enjoy and profit from the information in the articles. One aspect of the site may, however, prove to be somewhat controversial: the Free Classifieds section. But Mr. Sommovigo feels that this is an excellent way to add value to his service.
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05/24/13
New Review: Transparent Entry Level Cables!
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05/08/13
My review of the $998 a pair SVS Ultra Boookshelf speakers.
Big sound, well built, and extreme coherence: Review is HERE:
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05/05/13
Album Review!
Todd Rundgren: State
See review here:
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04/24/13
Check out the new review of the Opera Mezza loudspeaker on Avrev.com:
Review is HERE:
04/24/13
In the house, slated for review for Tone Audio:
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The U.K. made Music First Classic Preamp V2 passive linestage.
Stay tuned!
04/23/13
My review of the $1499 Wyred4Sound mINT Integrated amplifier/DAC is now online:
See the review HERE:
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Download Tone Audio Issue 54:
See my reviews of the Polk LSiM 703 and Definitive Technology SM65 speakers!
Plus tons more!
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04/15/13
World Premiere Review: The Densen B-110 Integrated Amplifier
World Premiere Review:
The Densen B-110 Integrated Amplifier:
by Andre Marc
Densen Audio Technologies may be unknown to many high end audio enthusiasts in the US, but in Europe and Asia, they are considered among the top tier of high performance audio. Densen has never had good luck with US importers, but I think they have a dedicated, hard working partner in True Harmonix, based in WA.
Read the review HERE.
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04/05/13
New Review:
The Vanatoo Transparent One Active monitors!
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04/01/13
New Review: The MyTek Stereo 192-DSD DAC!
by Andy Schaub and Andre Marc
Featured in Positive-Feedback:
http://positive-feedback.com/Issue66/mytek.htm
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03/20/13
New review is live…!
The Rein Audio X3-DAC
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03/12/13
In For Review:
Transparent Audio MusicWave Speaker Cables:
These are the entry level cables in the Transparent line, starting at around $225 for an 8 foot pair.
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03/05/13
Very informative article on the Mojo Audio website!
How to Break In Cables and Components
http://mojoaudiofiles.wordpress.com/
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03/04/13
Download TONE Audio Issue 53 here:
http://www.tonepublications.com/MAGPDF/TA_053.pdf
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03/03/13
Review: Darwin Cables Silver Interconnects:
by Andre Marc High end, “audiophile” grade cables are maybe the most controversial aspect of a high performance home audio playback system. Controversial because there are some companies asking as much as a Porsche Boxster for an eight-foot length of speaker cable. One very prominent, well known cable designer with decades of experience told me he just could not understand this kind of arbitrary pricing for what is essentially a few ounces of copper, silver, and plastic. All that being said, cabling is basically a necessary evil. Although cables are often categorized as accessories, I feel they are actually components in and of themselves. Cables for an audio system may not be optional, but there are so many cables on the market, representing every price point and design principle, it can be daunting. I subscribe to the theory that the best cable is no cable, but since, as noted, this is not possible, the best we can hope for is that cables do the least amount of harm as possible. This means that a careful recipe of conductor, dielectric, connector, and all the various other elements must be assembled, tested, and finalized.
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02/26/13
New Review!
The Marantz SA-11S3 SACD Player/DAC Review is live!
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02/18/13
In For Review: The Densen B-110 Integrated Amplifier:
Just arrived! The B-110 60 wpc integrated amplifier. This Danish beauty sells for $2200 and is slated for review on servingthemusic.com next month. Stay tuned!
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02/12/13
Brand New Review Is Live!
02/10/13
Concert Review: Uli Jon Roth Live in San Diego 01/27/13
Uli Jon Roth Live: Click Here
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02/08/13
In For Review: Silver Interconnects from Darwin Cable: Just came in..a pair of 1 meter solid core silver intereconnects from Darwin Cable. These are sold directly from the their website, www.darwincables.com for $245 per pair. They also make speaker, digital coax, and phono cables. Check them out. They will be reviewed for Serving The Music next month.
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In For Review:
The Vanatoo Transparent One active monitors: Just arrived! A pair of cherry Transparent One active monitors from Vanatoo. The sell for $499 and pair and include digital and analog inputs. Slated for review in avrev.com in lase March. 
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02/03/13
In For Review:
The Bob Carver Black Magic Tube Amp
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In For Review:
The Wyred4Sound mINT Integrated Amp/DAC
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01/28/13
Now Available For Download: Tone Audio Issue 52: The Music Issue
Find it here:
http://www.tonepublications.com/magazine/issue-52/
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In For Review:
The lovely made in Italy Opera Mezza two way monitor. These are scheduled for review in avrev.com in late Spring. I will be posting a preview soon. 
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This interesting and informative article appears on the Mojo Audio website.
Misconceptions About Computer Audio
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New Review!
The review of the KECES DC-116 Regulated Power Supply is live in Positive-Feedback issue 65. 
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01/25/13
In For Review: Rein Audio X3-DAC
Just arrived..the Rein Audio X3-DAC. This is the second DAC I will be reviewing from the German company Rein Audio. I previously reviewed and liked their X-DAC. This $1800 unit has optical, coaxial, AES/EBU, and USB 2.0 inputs all 192 Khz capable, with optional upsampling.
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01/23/13
Brand New Review:
Check out my review of the Audience aR2p Power Condtioner!
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01/20/13
New Discovery: Singer Imelda May
01/14/13
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CES 2013 is a wrap!
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01/12/13
In the House: The Marantz SA-11S3 SACD Player/DAC
This stunning, $4000 disc spinner plays CDs, SACDs, and has three digital inputs, along with an input for an iPod, or a USB storage device. Slated for review in avrev.com for early March.
In The House: the Rogue Audio Ninety-Nine Preamplifier
Priced at $2595, this made in the U.S.A. tube preamp is slated for review in avrev.com in late February.
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01/12/13
New Discovery: Singer Kristina Train:
American born, London based singer Kristina Train is a great talent I discovered while watching one of my favorite music shows, Later With Jools Holland. Her new album, Dark Black, is excellent. It has a Chris Isaak, Roy Orbison romanticism and great songs. It was produced by the brilliant Ed Harcourt, a major recording artist in his own right, and one of my favorite contemporary recording artists.
servingthemusic.com 
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