I always found the lyrics for the Band 's songs to be bizarre when looked at on paper. They just don't add up. But when put to music, DYNAMITE! Similar to Bob Dylan in that respect. Yes, songwriters are poets, but they are more than that. They use music as an element in their poetry and there's...
Getting back to the original question: are we judging components wrongly because rooms override any setup? The answer is yes. There is no point in really "comparing" components via reports or even recordings by different people with different preferences in different rooms with different...
The ARC REF320M will be released by the end of 2022. Can't wait.
https://audioresearch.com/ref320m/
320 watts, 6xKT150 output tubes, both XLR and single-ended inputs
Sad, for sure. Onkyo had a legitimate claim to making good consumer stereos. But this is not a stable industry. I am much more mystified by the sheer number of new brands that pop up every year, often at lofty price points. How can this be? How elastic is the market for high end audio gear? I...
Looking inside an amp is fun, but not very instructive. Given how few high-end components get sold and how much time is invested in designing them, the cost of parts isn't the only determinant of the cost of the product. Circuit design is ultimately responsible for the sound quality. You're...
Wilson Benesch Endeavor
Vimberg Amea Diacera
Gryphon Mojo S
TAD CE 1
Focal Diablo Utopia Colour Evo
Magico A-1
Wilson Benesch Discovery II
Thrax Lyra SE
SeaWave AM22
Sonus Faber Electa Amator III
Dynaudio Confidence 20 or Special 40
Vivid Kaya S15
Raidho TD-1.2.
Revel Gem2
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