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IsoTek V5 Sigmas Power Conditioner Reviewed
By Jim Swantko
Posted on: December 2, 2024
Reading Time: 10 minutesMy relationship with power conditioning products has always been a complex one. Over the years I’ve tried several from very respected brands, but not IsoTek. Most provided some sort of sonic improvement to my system, while others seemed to do nothing that I could easily hear. What I found was that, even with the best Read More »
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Piega Ace 30 Wireless Bookshelf Speakers Reviewed
Reading Time: 9 minutesEvery few decades, a technological innovation transforms the audiophile world. The 1980s introduced the Compact Disc, standardizing audio fidelity. The 1990s saw the rise of MP3s and file-sharing, filling hard drives with music for the first time. In the 2000s, we were introduced to the iPod and the iPhone, putting personal music libraries in listeners’ Read More »
HiFi Rose RA280 Integrated Amplifier Reviewed
Reading Time: 8 minutesFew brands have caught my eye over the last 12 months as much as has HiFi Rose. They are among the few companies in the audiophile market that look like they are making some changes in their products. We see that from HiFi Rose in their product design, and their willingness to use GaN FET Class AD for Read More »
Benchmark Media LA4 Preamplifier Reviewed
Reading Time: 9 minutesBenchmark Media Systems made its reputation in both pro audio and audiophile circles by designing gear with extraordinarily low noise and distortion, and selling it at reasonable prices. When I reviewed Benchmark’s AHB2 stereo power amp (read my review), I was so impressed by its silent background, precise imaging, and the lack of treble tizz that I Read More »
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Three Affordable Digital Upgrades That Are Cheap, Easy and Work
By Jerry Del Colliano
Posted on: November 27, 2024
Reading Time: 6 minutesThere are a lot of tweaks that you can make to an audiophile turntable. Many of them make big differences, as the analog nature of spinning vinyl discs benefits from having excellent setup. The reality for nearly every audiophile today is that we listen to more and more digital sources, be they their music collection ripped Read More »
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Vincent Audio Updates SV-500 MK Hybrid Integrated Amp
Reading Time: 3 minutesVincent Audio is now shipping a new, updated edition of one of its most popular hybrid integrated amplifiers to date. Shipping this month, SV-500 MK (SRP: $1,499.95 USD) builds on the foundation of its predecessor, SV-500, with the addition of HDMI and Bluetooth to its extensive list of top-shelf components, including a 32-bit 384 kHz-capable DAC and Read More »
Bob Ludwig’s Personal Led Zeppelin II LP Test Pressing Up For Auction
Reading Time: 4 minutesHeritage Auctions of Dallas is in the early days of a one-month auction of Music Memorabilia. The auctions will end on December 4, 2024. The two headlining lots are the original illustration art for the album cover of Elton John’s Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy (1975) and legendary mastering engineer Bob Ludwig’s personal Read More »
Andover Audio Unveils Second Generation of SpinBase Turntable Speaker System
Reading Time: 5 minutesAndover Audio just announced the launch of the SpinBase 2, the next evolution of its award-winning turntable-speaker system. Maintaining the clean, classic design of the original SpinBase, the new model dials up the aesthetic with heathered fabric wrap and Andover’s iconic main control knob. This compact and clever design blends convenience with high-quality sound and ease of Read More »
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