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JansZen Valentina P8 Hybrid Electrostatic Loudspeaker Reviewed
By Mike Prager
Posted on: February 17, 2025
Reading Time: 10 minutesIn the 10 years since I designed our basement audio room, the space has seen numerous components come and go, including stereo preamps, audiophile power amps, music streamers, DACs, equalizers, and subwoofers. What came and didn’t go is a pair of JansZen loudspeakers. Originally designated the zA2.1, the speakers were upgraded by JansZen in 2020, with larger woofers and an improved crossover, and Read More »
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Paradigm Persona 9H Loudspeakers Reviewed
Reading Time: 9 minutesWhen talking very high-end, reference-level audiophile speakers, there are many brands that always come into the discussion such as Wilson Audio, Magico, Bowers & Wilkins, Stenheim, Estelon,and so many others. One that belongs in the conversation, but sometimes can get forgotten about, is Paradigm. These Canadian cats make one hell of a high-end, powered, room-corrected loudspeaker that can give a Read More »
HiFi Rose RS130 Music Streamer Reviewed
Reading Time: 10 minutesHiFi Rose, a newer company in the high-end audio community but with 50 years of experience in touchscreen interfaces, has quickly become a leader in digital music players, and Class-D GaN FET amplifier design. HiFi Rose uses the term “network transport” when referring to their new flagship RS130, which I would typically refer to as a “streamer,” which Read More »
NAD M10 V3 Master Series Integrated Amp Reviewed
Reading Time: 11 minutesNo one brand has impacted more audiophiles in their early years than NAD. For my fourteenth birthday, my Dad generously bought me a Nakamichi Music Bank CD changer, a pretty sweet NAD receiver, a pair of Polk floorstanding speakers, and some classic Monster Cable to connect it all. Much like many of my reviewers around that era, Read More »
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How To Make Your Living Situation Fit Your Audiophile System
By Paul Wilson
Posted on: February 19, 2025
Reading Time: 12 minutesAudiophiles will debate all sorts of topics with enthusiast passion, but one thing that most of us agree on is that your listening room is the most important component of your system. Some audiophile systems are lucky enough to be installed in a dedicated environment. Some end up installed in the great room or the Read More »
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Rotel Announces New U.S. Distribution
Reading Time: 2 minutesRotel just announced announced a significant strategic shift in its U.S. market operations. Effective March 1, 2025, Rotel will directly distribute its renowned Rotel and Michi products to dealers across the United States through its newly established entity, Clear Wave Ventures, LLC. This move underscores Rotel’s commitment to strengthening relationships with its dealer network, ensuring Read More »
Orchard Audio Unveils Valencia A High-Performance Balanced Headphone Amplifier
Reading Time: 2 minutesOrchard Audio is thrilled to announce it is expanding into the headphone market with the launch of Valencia, the first ultra-high-performance 17wpc, class AB, balanced headphone power amplifier. Valencia is designed to drive the most demanding headphones, while remaining clean enough to support highly sensitive ones. Valencia is also capable of powering high-sensitivity speakers, delivering Read More »
An Audiophile’s Guide to Really Difficult System Troubleshooting
Reading Time: 14 minutesOne of my favorite professors in college was named Ken Lopez. He was the former president of JBL Professional and an overall great guy. This guy knew audio in ways that were tangential, but very important to my overall education in the field beyond the scope of just audiophile topics. Even more cool, Ken grew up Read More »
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