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  • Cello Speakers - Lawrence Audio - CES 2012

    DIY Audio Projects - Hi-Fi Blog for DIY Audiophiles
    Gio
    10 Jan 2012 | 12:00 am
    CES 2012 doesn't officially kick off until tomorrow, but today I decided to check out the layout of the High-Performance Audio floors at the Venetian.  All the exhibitors were very busy setting up their exhibit rooms and it was nice to chat to them before the large crowds arrive tomorrow.  Secretly my real intent of visiting the show a day before the official start was that I was hoping to get some private listening opportunities.  While walking down one of the hallways the seductive voice of Rebecca Pidgeon pulled me into the Lawrence Audio room who are based out of…

  • First Listen: HiFiMAN HE-400 Value-Priced Planar Magnetic Headphone

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    Chris Martens
    26 Jan 2012 | 9:44 am
    Channels:  The Absolute Sound The Perfect Vision Hifi+ CyberListener Blog Section:  The Playback Editors’ Blog Background GEC only:  not read more

  • The Dumbest Thing Reviewers Say

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    Brent Butterworth
    25 Jan 2012 | 9:23 am
    Why a common accolade in product reviews can actually be a bad thing Tech ^2 I almost did it myself. I was listening to “King Contrary Man” from The Cult’s Electric, through Phonak Audéo PFE 232 in-ear headphones while sitting in a 757 somewhere over Colorado, trying to get an idea of how well Phonak’s PerfectFit design blocks out airplane noise. In the rather primordial bars that follow the guitar solo, I noticed that singer Ian Astbury’s yelps, which are nearly buried in the bombast, come in a few beats earlier than I’d previously thought. Somehow, even though I’ve been…

  • Don't spend a lot on a converter

    AUDIO SOUND - Yahoo! News Search Results
    28 Jan 2012 | 5:35 am
    Q. I received an audio sound bar over the holidays and can't connect it to my TV. My TV only has a coaxial (orange) digital output and the sound bar has the red and white audio inputs. Is there any way to make it work?

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  • Don't spend a lot on a converter

    28 Jan 2012 | 5:35 am
    Q. I received an audio sound bar over the holidays and can't connect it to my TV. My TV only has a coaxial (orange) digital output and the sound bar has the red and white audio inputs. Is there any way to make it work?

  • GDC 2012 details Audio track talks, from Bastion to Crysis 2

    27 Jan 2012 | 2:53 pm
    The organizers of the 2012 Game Developers Conference are highlighting this year's Audio Track, covering Supergiant's indie hit Bastion, Crytek's big-budget shooter Crysis 2, and GDC's ever-popular Demo Derby. These talks all fall within the show's Audio track, just one of seven main tracks at the show's jam-packed Main Conference. Within this track, the industry's top audio professionals will ...

  • Max Sound Corporation Announces That It Has Entered Into A Fifty Million Dollar Equity Credit Line Facility on a Firm ...

    27 Jan 2012 | 8:15 am
    SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jan. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Max Sound Corporation (OTC: MAXD.OB - News), the provider of high definition audio solutions, announced today that it has entered into a Fifty Million Dollar Equity ...

  • Rimac lends Concept One's style to home audio system

    26 Jan 2012 | 11:51 am
    The Vilner Concept One home audio system. (Credit: Rimac) Designed by Vilner, this high-end audio system brings the tailored interior of the Rimac Automobili Concept One out of the garage and into the home. Rimac Automobili Sound System by Vilner (photos) 1-2 of 8 Scroll Left Scroll Right Months after the Croatian automotive startup introduced its electric supercar at the 2011 Frankfurt ...

  • Parametric Sound Reports First Quarter 2012 Results

    26 Jan 2012 | 8:00 am
    HENDERSON, NV-- - Parametric Sound Corporation , a leading innovator of audio products and solutions, today announced financial results for its first fiscal 2012 quarter ended December 31, 2011.Q1 2012 ...
 
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  • MOTU MicroBook II: portable interface updated

    "Plug in a mic, guitar, keyboard, and powered , then enjoy quality that rivals other interfaces in the six to eight hundred dollar range." The MicroBook II comes in a compact, rugged cast metal case suitable for on-the-go recording ...

  • Don't spend a lot on a converter

    I am specifying a new stereo system for myself and plan on using the V-DAC to play my Mac's iTunes library through my system since the preamp I have chosen does not have a digital input and I want the best possible . Consumer ...

  • Best portable Bluetooth

    The SoundLink blew us away with its fidelity, and while it costs more than the Soundmatters FoxLv2, Bose steps up the design and build quality, and the result sits in a class all its own. The Geneva System Model XS is modeled ...

  • Gizmo | Orb Booster is a investment

    Orb built its reputation on a formula that says great can come in small packages. The company’s home theater system matches a subwoofer with an array of small spherical that are done up in stylish finishes, like black ...
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    Computer Audiophile

  • Sonata Music Server Review

    Kathy Geisler
    25 Jan 2012 | 10:38 pm
    My first impression is that I could be convinced to listen to music with the Sonata Music Server software. Just imagine… A vast selection of music presented in the easiest to locate method. Your tastes catered to with a simple touch. In this case a Dell ST2220T Multi-touch monitor. It doesn't hurt to have the Arcam asynchronous USB rDAC, Stax SR-007 headphones and matching headphone amplifier which add that je ne sais quoi -- over the rainbow quality to the entire experience. Clearly, Digibit has positioned Sonata as the sommelier of music servers. The downside is that all of this is just a…

  • Introducing New CA Contributor Kathy Geisler

    The Computer Audiophile
    23 Jan 2012 | 12:17 pm
    After four years of writing every review and in-depth article on Computer Audiophile it’s time to add some diversity to these pages. I’m very happy to introduce new CA contributor Kathy Geisler. Kathy will bring a refreshing and creative perspective to Computer Audiophile. She has vast experience as a producer with a passion for classical music and an ear for good sound quality. read more

  • CES 2012 Show Notes

    The Computer Audiophile
    15 Jan 2012 | 10:34 pm
    Wireless was everywhere. Music servers were everywhere. DACs were everywhere. CES 2012 was good for computer audiophiles and those looking to take the next step in high performance audio playback in the home. New Xeo wireless powered speakers from Dynaudio were among several wireless and/or powered speakers at the show. Audioengine showed its engineering prowess with its D2 wireless DAC at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Music servers from Weiss, Bladelius, and Merging Technologies showed much promise and the usual suspects from Apple running OS X and Microsoft Windows 7 were literally…

  • CA Bits & Bytes Volume 3: 2012 CES, Upcoming Reviews

    The Computer Audiophile
    8 Jan 2012 | 8:51 pm
    The 2012 Consumer Electronics Show is finally here! I'm very excited about the show this year. Many manufacturers will announce computer audio and desktop audio components over the next few days. Every year more and more of the specialty and major audio manufacturers cater to the next phase of home audio reproduction, computer based audio. This year I also plan to spend more time at the main convention center in addition to the standard high end suites at the Venetian. I don't care how much the products cost, if they are good I want to talk about them here on CA. read more

  • Drobo FS Network Attached Storage (NAS) Review

    The Computer Audiophile
    27 Dec 2011 | 9:08 pm
    There's no need to beat around the bush. Drobo FS is the simplest network attached storage device I've used to date. Period. The FS doesn't have many bells and whistles but that's a good thing for audiophiles seeking a simple yet robust storage solution for their music. Computer Audiophile readers who don't know or don't want to know much about storage solutions should cut to the chase and check out a Drobo FS. read more
 
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  • Audioengine's terrific, tiny USB DAC/headphone amp

    Steve Guttenberg
    25 Jan 2012 | 9:35 am
    Company has a knack for making great sounding desktop gear; the new D1 is the perfect music "interface" between your computer and speakers or headphones.

  • Velodyne's first headphone is a bass lover's delight

    Steve Guttenberg
    22 Jan 2012 | 9:49 am
    Velodyne is a big name in subwoofers, but the company is just now venturing into the headphone market. Its first model, the vPulse, makes a ton of bass!

  • Audiophiliac readers show off their sweet systems

    Steve Guttenberg
    21 Jan 2012 | 12:23 pm
    In response to a request for photos of home setupss, Audiophiliac readers were all too happy to deluge Steve Guttenberg with images of their beloved systems. Here's a look at some of the standouts.

  • Poll: Why do young people play LPs?

    Steve Guttenberg
    18 Jan 2012 | 9:36 am
    Is it more than a little strange that so many people buying LPs didn't grow up playing records? What's the appeal?

  • High-end audio rocks CES, part 2

    Steve Guttenberg
    15 Jan 2012 | 9:36 am
    Smartphones, tablets, and OLED displays may get the lion's share of attention at CES, but what about audio? Here's a choice sampling of the very best of CES.
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    Meyer Sound Stories

  • Meyer Sound Expande la Línea de Productos de Bajo Voltaje con Tres Nuevos Altavoces (con video)

    26 Jan 2012 | 5:52 pm
    La línea de soluciones de audio de bajo voltaje autoamaplificadas ha crecido con la integración de tres nuevos altavoces de 48 volts con alimentación eléctrica DC que ofrecen el mismo desempeño ejemplar que sus contrapartes con alimentación eléctrica AC. Estos sistemas abren el camino hacia un extenso rango de instalaciones de bajo voltaje que exijan una excepcional claridad de audio, mayor nivel de presión sonora y un potente impacto de bajos:

  • Meyer Sound Expands Low-Voltage Product Line with Three New Loudspeakers (with Video)

    25 Jan 2012 | 5:52 pm
    Meyer Sound's line of self-powered, low-voltage audio solutions has grown with the addition of three new 48-volt, DC-powered loudspeakers that offer the same exemplary performance as their AC-powered counterparts. These systems open the way to a broadened range of low-voltage installations that demand exceptional audio clarity, higher SPL, and powerful bass impact.

  • KPMG Denmark Installs Meyer Sound Low-Voltage System; Integrates Sonic Clarity into Architecture

    25 Jan 2012 | 5:47 pm
    The Danish arm of KPMG, a worldwide accounting and consulting firm, makes a bold statement through its new 33,000-square-meter headquarters building in Copenhagen designed by architects 3XN. As part of the building architecture characterized by three interlocking polygons, KPMG's auditorium features a virtually invisible system of Meyer Sound MM-4XP miniature self-powered loudspeakers to ensure intelligibility for company presentations.

  • Meyer Sound Joins Association of Sound Designers in the UK

    25 Jan 2012 | 5:47 pm
    Meyer Sound of Berkeley, Calif., has become a Corporate Member of the Association of Sound Designers (ASD), an organization established in 2011 to serve the broad interests of theatrical sound designers in the United Kingdom.

  • Meyer Sound Promotes Miguel Lourtie to European Technical Services Manager

    25 Jan 2012 | 5:47 pm
    Meyer Sound has announced Miguel Lourtie as the new European Technical Services Manager. In his new position, Lourtie will supervise the company's technical support team in Europe and assume primary responsibility for sales support and design services in the region.
 
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    Audio Federation Blog

  • CES 2012 - Loudsoft, Prism Sound

    Mike
    27 Jan 2012 | 12:57 pm
    Douglas Ordon giving a presentation in the Loudsoft room [it was a weird setup, with several people and some furniture blocking the area where I would have to be to get a better shot of what he was pointing to. So this shot is from the entry hallway]

  • CES 2012 - Triode Corp, Acoustic Zen, Nittobo Acoustic, Orb Jai

    Mike
    27 Jan 2012 | 12:46 pm
    Acoustic Zen ‘Crescendo’ speakers on Triode Corp electronics using Nittobo Acoustic room treatments. OK. Surprise, surprise, Neli was here. I hardly ever, ever run into her when I cruise the show exhibits. So I spent my time wondering whether this was the first time she has ever seen me photograph a room for the show reports or not [I do an unorganized sloppy job on our own exhibit rooms - don’t know why, and I am trying to be better]. All to say that I did not listen much to this room. But she did: really good layout of the soundstage, really good soundstage depth [we are…

  • DLS Sweden

    Mike
    27 Jan 2012 | 10:16 am
    DLS Sweden makes in-wall (on-wall) loudspeakers. As I remember it, these didn’t sound too bad at all. Problem is that my expectations aren’t very high - but I thought that the sound was pretty good, not high-end audio, in my opinion, but they had a lot of company at this show in that department [:-)]. And definitely WAY better than, say, the in-ceiling sound at our gym [my problem here is that I do not have much to compare these kind of speakers to] . DLS Sweden in-wall (on-wall) speakers. Another display of DLS Sweden speakers

  • CES 2012 - Rega

    Mike
    27 Jan 2012 | 10:15 am
    The Rega room this year. For some reason, until now I did not know that Rega made speakers and amplifiers. Rega RS7 loudspeaker [I think] Rega RS7 loudspeaker Rega RS7 loudspeaker Rega RS7 loudspeaker. OK, yes, I like the look of these speakers. Rega Apollo-R CD player Rega Apollo-R CD player Rega DAC Rega Brio-R amplifier Black Rega P6 turntable Black Rega P6 turntable Black Rega P6 turntable tonearm close-up Rega P6 turntables in several different colors A Rega display showing where the company is located in the U.K. and more turntables

  • CES 2012 - Gradient DSPeaker, Bladelius

    Mike
    27 Jan 2012 | 9:54 am
    This year the Gradient speakers have a new look, presumably because the old look [see below] was too weird for some people. In previous years, the rooms with the old look speakers were actually pretty good - sounding sophisticated yet musical, with good separation. This year my feeling was that the sound here didn’t have the same positive qualities of the previous years. Sorry for the poor photo quality with some of the photos below - the sun was perfectly positioned to shine directly in the windows causing some issues with the photos. The previous look of the DSPeakers and the…
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    Church Audio Blog

  • Three Way Mic Shootout

    26 Jan 2012 | 10:24 am
    I set up a three way demo of the microphones between the Sennheiser HSP 4, the Countryman E6, and a wireless SM58 beta. One of the mics gets jealous. Watch the video to find out what happens.

  • Headroom, Feedback, & the Keebler Elves Part 2

    23 Jan 2012 | 10:35 pm
    The quest for better sound for our pastor has me landed on two product demos. The first one is the Sennheiser HSP2. However the HSP2 wasn't available for demo, but I got the HSP4, which is the cardioid version. The reason I chose this is that it uses the MKE Platinum capsule, and we have an MKE clip on lavalier microphone that we used to use and it sound very good. Then we moved to the E6. There are several benefits of a headworn mic over a shirt lavalier. As the pastor looks down to read his notes or a Bible passage, the lavalier will pick up a more direct detailed sound because he is…

  • Headroom, Feedback, & the Keebler Elves

    13 Jan 2012 | 11:55 am
    The last time I blogged it was 2011. Christmas is a big reason for it. Getting engaged was another. One of the solutions I have been looking for is something that would help suppress feedback on our pastor's microphone. He loves to engage with the audience and so he stands on the edge of the stage. We're always wondering when he's actually going to fall off. And catch it on camera. To post to YouTube. And then re-tweet. Exactly fifteen feet above his head is the PA and when he turns his head in just the right angle you will hear the beginning whispers and groans of feedback. He's wearing…

  • Great Drum Tones: The Cymbals

    2 Dec 2011 | 12:46 pm
    Continuing my series on getting drum tones I want to talk about cymbals today. Many live sound engineers will not understand this problem, with the exception of working in small clubs or in churches where the stage volume of musicians can be an issue. Of the progenitors of stage noisiness, the drums are king. In many churches its such an issue that drum isolation booths from companies like Clearsonic or Perdue Acoustics have become the staple item. I know of some churches that build a complete “drum condo.” It’s a fully enclosed room on the stage, with a door and you can stand…

  • Great Drum Tones Part 1

    20 Nov 2011 | 5:23 pm
    I'm starting a series of posts on drum tones. Being a bass player turned sound guy, I'm quite picky about drums and bass in my mix. So in the following series of posts I'll talk about microphone placement and choice on the drums followed by mixing techniques. The first thing to remember is that the drums as a whole are an instrument. Yes the snare is one of those instruments but I have never heard a song that only used a snare as a percussive instrument. Usually it's several elements making up a drum kit. With that in mind it can be challenging to get a good close mic sound from individual…
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  • 3D Mixing Part 2: Panorama

    AudioBlogger
    27 Jan 2012 | 6:49 am
    Creating a convincing and tight mix that is ‘tall, deep and wide’ is far easier said than done. However, if the mixing process is approached in a systematic way the outcome will be far better and far easier to achieve. READ MORE

  • CRAS Grammy Watch: Chris Brown

    AudioBlogger
    26 Jan 2012 | 6:00 am
    Chris Brown is up for three Grammy this time with nods for Best R&B Album, Best Rap Performance, Best Rap Song. CRAS grads Christian Mochizuki and Mike Layos were on the team. Their other credits include Jay-Z and Kanye West’ Watch The Throne, Justin Bieber My Worlds Acoustic and Kid Cudi Man On The Moon II.

  • Video From NAMM 2012

    AudioBlogger
    25 Jan 2012 | 6:30 pm
    Check out these new product videos from the show floor of NAMM 2012 including gear from Blue, Focusrite, Presonus, Universal Audio and MOTU.

  • CRAS Grammy Watch: Taylor Swift

    AudioBlogger
    25 Jan 2012 | 6:00 am
    Grammy winning engineer and CRAS grad Chad Carlson worked on Taylor Swift’s nominated CD Speak Now.

  • Linear Phase vs. Minimum Phase EQ

    AudioBlogger
    24 Jan 2012 | 6:00 am
    One of the most popular searches relating to linear-phase EQ on Google is “linear-phase explained,” which offers very poor results. After the search, tech writer Samuel O’Sullivan was still grasping at straws and said “to hell with it,” and ran his own experiments. READ MORE
 
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  • Review: Skogrand Air Cables

    16 Jan 2012 | 8:30 am

  • Review: B&W C5 Headphones

    8 Dec 2011 | 5:16 pm

  • RMAF: Korg MR-2000

    30 Oct 2011 | 12:00 pm
    Korg's MR-2000 DSD recorder in use by Todd Garfinkel, seen and heard at RMAF. Rumor has it that many more companies are working on DSD capable USB DACs, first pioneered by Andreas Koch and Jonathan Tinn of Playback Designs. Stay tuned for a forthcoming review of this killer recorder right here at SonicFlare. DSD rocks!

  • RMAF: Soulution

    30 Oct 2011 | 11:53 am
    Soulution of Swiss fame and fortune (that's referring to the fortune you'll need to buy their products…) was on display with JMLab Grande Utopia's, showing off their capabilities in full force. Large scale dynamic rock or symphonic sounds presented no problem whatsoever for this combo, then again, at the price point, it shouldn't! The electronics alone, ie. amps, pre-, and disc player came in at a cool $200k...

  • RMAF: Ortofon A90

    30 Oct 2011 | 11:48 am
    Ortofon's A90 (sadly, no longer in production), perhaps the super cartridge of recent times, is truly a state-of-the-art rethinking of how freshly minted design ideas can positively impact age old technology. Sublimely superb sound (coming off the Wave Kinetics NVS 'table), I haven't heard anything better - no doubt, don't bother unless you have a top flight deck… Amazing! PS: this picture (as where all at the show) was taken with my iPhone 4; not bad, eh?
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  • New Music: Yelawolf – Rack City (Freestyle)

    KaShawnArcher
    27 Jan 2012 | 5:37 pm
    Adding to the lengthy list of rappers trying their hand at Tyga’s “Rack City” club anthem, Alabama boy Yelawolf  took the time to cover the track with the L.A. Leakers. Eminem’s Shady Records prodigy who recently released  Radio Active, his first major debut album which landed at number 4 on the rap charts, dropped a track with Ed Sheeran earlier this week. On the “Rack City” cover Yelawolf goes off in his normal fashion with speedy aggressive lines and a distinctive southern drawl. Although he just dropped an album Yelawolf has two EP’s in the…

  • Watch: Big Sean “Grey Goose Rising Icons” Mini Documentary (Video)

    KaShawnArcher
    27 Jan 2012 | 5:37 pm
    Big Sean previously performed at the Grey Goose Rising Icons event alongside fellow icons Miguel and Marsha Ambrosius where they celebrated artists on the rise. Grey Goose who has already released behind the scenes footage of Miguel have now done the same for rapper Big Sean. The Detroit player who dropped his debut album Finally Famous last summer via Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music Label has had three successful hits featuring heavy hitters Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj, and Kanye West. In Grey Goose Rising Icons: Big Sean get to know the Detroit player as he discusses his endorsement deal…

  • New Music: Sean Paul & Kelly Rowland – How Deep Is Your Love

    IsidoriMtabo
    27 Jan 2012 | 5:31 pm
    When you think of Reggae music artists, Sean Paul is usually somewhere in the top five. Sean Paul exploded on the scene with his infectious hit “Gimmie The Light,” which had everyone stateside dancing. Sean went on to work with some pretty big names in the music industry as well, like Jay-Z and even his wife Beyonce. Well now the hitmaker is back with a new song called “How Deep Is Your Love” that features former Destiny Child member Kelly Rowland. The new song is produced by Stargate and features the duo singing about the love between two people. This new cut is…

  • New Music: Azealia Banks – Bambi

    IsidoriMtabo
    27 Jan 2012 | 5:28 pm
    If you caught the recent Mugler Mens Fall/Winter 2012 runway show, then you were probably wondering what the name was of the song playing in the background. Well wonder no more because that track is called “Bambi” by Azealia Banks, who has been heating up the UK music scene. The song is a techno masterpiece, and features enough synths and drums to make a marching band jealous. Banks rips apart the beat using her flirtatious lyrics and flow that will make you pay attention to this newcomer. Check out this dope new song and tell us what you think in the comment section. Visit the…

  • New Music: Mac Miller – Death Of The MC

    IsidoriMtabo
    27 Jan 2012 | 5:28 pm
    Pittsburgh native Mac Miller is back again with a new cut called “Death Of The MC.” The new record is taken from DJ Whoo Kid and Mr. Peter Parker’s upcoming mixtape Frat Rap, which is aimed at bringing more publicity to this growing sub genre. “Death Of The MC” has Mac putting away the gimmicks and spitting some ish about life. He doesn’t mince words, and takes aims at all the haters and girls who only want him because he’s famous. I haven’t heard Mac get this deep in…well ever to be honest. Frat Rap will also feature FlyRydaz, G Beck,…
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  • Rockford Fosgate 2012 Prime, Punch, and Power Series Car Speakers

    25 Jan 2012 | 5:48 pm
    Prime Series PRIME loudspeakers are a perfect factory replacement for any vehicle. Rockford DNA throughout, PRIME loudspeakers get it done. R16 R1675     Punch Series Don't just listen to your music, feel it. Packed with features, just like its older brother, PUNCH loudspeakers are for those who like it raw and loud. P16 P165 P1675     Power Series Once you hear them, you'll know. POWER loudspeakers will transform your ride into a sonic experience so accurate and clear you might not want to get out of your car. T16 T1675  

  • JVC KW-AVX748 Bluetooth DVD Receiver w/ 6.1" Touchscreen

    25 Jan 2012 | 3:40 pm
    The KW-AVX748 DVD Receiver from JVC is a really great upgrade to your current car stereo. Features a 6.1" WVGA Widescreen Touch Panel Monitor, USB Audio and Video for iPod/iPhone with 2-Way Control. Bluetooth capable with hands free calling, audio streaming, and text message receipt notification.     General Features: MOS-FET 50W x 4 (20W RMS x 4) Built-in 6.1-inch WVGA Widescreen Monitor Wallpaper Capture Bluetooth® Wireless Technology*1 (Bluetooth® adapter included) (Phone Book Access Profile, Phone Book Transfer, Hands-Free Call, Audio Streaming, Text Message Receipt…

  • Boss AUdio RDS647C RDS CD/MP3 Receiver w/ USB/SD Inputs

    23 Jan 2012 | 6:18 pm
          General Features: Single-DIN mounting Active black mask display Illuminated control buttons PLL synthesized tuner with 30 station presets USB port / Front panel AUX input Compatible with audio output of iPod® and other MP3 players ID3-Tag display Quartz digital clock Separate bass and treble Balance and fader controls RCA outputs Loudness Stereo/mono & local/distance switches Output power: 60W x 4 channels  

  • Kenwood KDC-BT948HD/RB HD Radio Receiver w/ Pandora Link

    18 Jan 2012 | 11:20 am
    Bluetooth powered by Parrot Bluetooth wireless technology promotes safe driving habits by allowing you to have a hands-free conversation while you drive without the need to hold a phone to your ear.  Incoming calls will be picked up automatically or at the touch of a button if screening calls.  For outgoing calls, the easy to read display interface makes it easy to search the contents of your address book, recent calls sent or received and with a press of a button you're connected. USB Connectivity for iPhone and iPod USB connectivity for audio/video playback from popular…

  • Kenwood DNX6160/RB Bluetooth DVD Receiver w/ Garmin Navigation

    17 Jan 2012 | 11:17 am
    The Kenwood DNX6160 Double-DIN car audio/video DVD media receiver includes Garmin Navigation and Bluetooth from Parrot that gives you an amazing all in one package media experience. You'll never be at loss with the Navigation System and lets you enjoy a wealth of information right at your fingertips while away on the road or close to home. At the meantime the built-in Bluetooth enables you to be hands-free with calling and music streaming in the DNX6160 along with other hands-free features. Kenwood also brings to you its 24-Bit digital-to-analog converter for a crisper and…
 
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  • First Listen: HiFiMAN HE-400 Value-Priced Planar Magnetic Headphone

    Chris Martens
    26 Jan 2012 | 9:44 am
    Channels:  The Absolute Sound The Perfect Vision Hifi+ CyberListener Blog Section:  The Playback Editors’ Blog Background GEC only:  not read more

  • Headphones, Earphones & Personal Audio at CES 2012, Part 4

    Chris Martens
    25 Jan 2012 | 4:55 pm
    Channels:  The Absolute Sound The Perfect Vision Hifi+ CyberListener Blog Section:  The Playback Editors’ Blog This is Part 4 of a four-part Playback report and new headphone, earphone, and personal audio products seen at CES 2012. This section of the report covers products from: Skullcandy, SMS Audio, Stax, Urbanears/Zounds, Velodyne, V-MODA, Waterfall, WESC, Westone, and Woo Audio. GEC only:  not read more

  • Headphones, Earphones & Personal Audio at CES 2012, Part 3

    Chris Martens
    25 Jan 2012 | 10:27 am
    Channels:  The Absolute Sound The Perfect Vision Hifi+ CyberListener Blog Section:  The Playback Editors’ Blog This is Part 3 of a four-part Playback report and new headphone, earphone, and personal audio products seen at CES 2012. This section of the report covers products from: NuForce, Paradigm Shift, Phiaton, Polk Audio, PSB, Scansonic, and Sennheiser. Please check out Part 1, Part 2, and Part 4. GEC only:  not read more

  • Headphones, Earphones & Personal Audio at CES 2012, Part 2

    Chris Martens
    24 Jan 2012 | 2:32 pm
    Channels:  The Absolute Sound The Perfect Vision Hifi+ CyberListener Blog Section:  The Playback Editors’ Blog This is Part 2 of a four-part Playback report and new headphone, earphone, and personal audio products seen at CES 2012. This section of the report covers products from: Cambridge Audio, Cardas, Definitive Technology, Dynaudio, Etymotic Research, Focal, HiFiMAN, Klipsch, and Monster. GEC only:  not read more

  • Headphones, Earphones & Personal Audio at CES 2012, Part 1

    Chris Martens
    23 Jan 2012 | 4:18 pm
    Channels:  The Absolute Sound The Perfect Vision Hifi+ CyberListener Blog Section:  The Playback Editors’ Blog This is Part 1 of a four-part Playback report and new headphone, earphone, and personal audio products seen at CES 2012. This section of the report covers products from: ACS Custom, AKG, Alpha Design Labs/Furutech, Altec, Audeo/Phonak, Audioengine, Audio-Technica, Audioquest, and Beyerdynamic. GEC only:  not read more
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  • Extended Warranties on Blu-ray (Discs)

    Geoffrey Morrison
    27 Jan 2012 | 6:12 am
    No, seriously. Extended warranties on Blu-ray discs Tech ^2 I went to Best Buy yesterday to buy a Blu-ray. I needed some latest 3D piece of crap to use in an upcoming review of a 3D projector. Upon checkout, the clerk asked if I wanted a service plan on the Blu-ray. I’m going to repeat that. The clerk asked if I wanted a service plan on the Blu-ray disc. He was serious. I looked at him with what I can only describe as incredulity. Surely, he was just going through the rote memorization typical of Best Buy employees. Surely, he would correct himself when he realized he was selling me a…

  • The Dumbest Thing Reviewers Say

    Brent Butterworth
    25 Jan 2012 | 9:23 am
    Why a common accolade in product reviews can actually be a bad thing Tech ^2 I almost did it myself. I was listening to “King Contrary Man” from The Cult’s Electric, through Phonak Audéo PFE 232 in-ear headphones while sitting in a 757 somewhere over Colorado, trying to get an idea of how well Phonak’s PerfectFit design blocks out airplane noise. In the rather primordial bars that follow the guitar solo, I noticed that singer Ian Astbury’s yelps, which are nearly buried in the bombast, come in a few beats earlier than I’d previously thought. Somehow, even though I’ve been…

  • This Week in Blu-rays and Music, January 24, 2012

    Ken Korman and Brett Milano
    24 Jan 2012 | 3:03 pm
    All the entertainment you need until next Tuesday This Week in Blu-rays Ken Korman surveys a new batch of high-def releases, including Real Steel, 50/50, The Whistleblower, Notorious, Annie Hall, Godzilla, and Wings.         This Week in Music Brett Milano rounds up the latest new releases and reissues, including Chimes of Freedom: The Songs of Bob Dylan, a pop/orchestral entry from Rodrigo y Gabriela, Tim McGraw’s Emotional Traffic, the Doors’ L.A. Woman, and a treasure from two of the three Roches. read more

  • Inside the Ultimate Download Experience

    Brent Butterworth
    24 Jan 2012 | 12:42 pm
    Here’s why HDtracks high-resolution downloads sound so much better than your CDs. What do you want to hear when you listen to music? Do you want a lower-fidelity version of what the artists, engineers, and producers heard in the studio? Or would you prefer to hear exactly what they heard in the studio? Of course, you’d prefer the latter. But you’re probably getting the former — unless, that is, you’re listening to high-resolution downloads from HDtracks. If you’re listening to CDs, MP3s, or even vinyl records, what you’re hearing is not a precise copy of the original digital…

  • Review: Q2 Internet Radio

    Brent Butterworth
    23 Jan 2012 | 9:15 am
    10,000+ stations and easier to use than an AM pocket radio Tech ^2 Think of tech products that are easy to use, and you’ll almost certainly think of Apple. But a new product called the Q2 Internet Radio makes the iPhone look as user-friendly as ENIAC. The $129 Q2 is a cube measuring roughly 4 inches on each side. Except for a tiny (and pretty much unnecessary) power switch on the back, you won’t find a single button or control on it. To change stations, simply roll the cube onto a different side. To turn the volume up, tilt the cube back. To turn the volume down, tilt the cube…
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  • Lewitt Professional Audio LCT 940

    28 Jan 2012 | 1:59 am
    The LCT 940 is Lewitt's flagship large-diaphragm multi-pattern tube condenser microphone. It contains two impedance conversion circuits, one solid-state and the other tube-based. A unique mixing control on the power supply allows the user to select either "Crystal" (FET) or "Tube" modes, or a blend of the two.In "Crystal" mode, the LCT-940 reproduces the sound of the LCT-640, which shares the same capsule, housing, and transformerless amplifier circuit.The power supply offers noiseless selection of three pad levels (0dB, 6dB, 12dB, 18dB) or three high-pass filters (flat/disabled, -12dB @…

  • Wunder Audio CM67

    27 Jan 2012 | 11:24 pm
    The CM67 is a modern recreation of the Neumann U67. Both are multipattern tube condensers based on the K67 capsule, EF86 tube, and Neumann's unique negative-feedback circuitry.The CM67, like the U67, uses a vintage Telefunken EF86 pentode (wired as a triode). installed within a Teflon socket. It runs at 6.3V. Wunder Audio has reproduced the unusual transformer in the U67. It was designed to attenuate the K67 capsule's native high-frequency boost, via negative feedback created by a tertiary winding on the transformer. The CM67 transformer is produced in the US by AMI.Whereas the U67 was a…

  • Mojave Audio MA-301 FET

    27 Jan 2012 | 11:04 pm
    The MA-301 FET is a solid-state version of the MA-300 tube mic. It could also be considered to be the multipattern version of the MA-201 FET. In keeping with the rest of the Mojave family of large-diaphragm mics, it uses a K67-style capsule and transformer-coupled output circuit.The capsule is believed to be a 32mm model, with 26mm diaphragms made of 3-micron Mylar.The 301 includes a capacitative pad (-15dB) and a high-pass filter (-6dB/octave @ 100Hz). These features are not found on the two Cardioid LDCs from Mojave (MA-200, MA-201 FET); they were introduced on the MA-300 in late 2010. The…

  • MXL Trophy

    27 Jan 2012 | 2:55 am
    MXL Trophy is a large-diaphragm cardioid condenser with square body and lollipop style attached head.The microphone head is designed to minimize reflections and standing waves. The 34mm capsule is an edge-terminated design, with 6-micron diaphragm material.The frequency curve is contoured with wide boosts centered at 80 and 8,000 Hz. The polar pattern is wide-cardioid, nearly omnidirectional.MXL recommends using the Trophy at a distance of 3-6 inches.A nameplate on the front of the mic can be personalized.The Trophy ships with a "ring" mount, polishing cloth, and a velvet-lined wooden storage…

  • MXL BCC-1

    27 Jan 2012 | 2:31 am
    The MXL BCC-1 is a small diaphragm condenser in a large body aesthetically similar to the classic Electro-Voice RE20 and RE27 broadcast dynamics.The capsule, presumably the same as is found in MXL's 603S, 604, and 606 pencil mics, is internally shockmounted to prevent handling noise.The mic's frequency response is nominally flat, with a slight presence bump around 6-8kHz. Although the mic is described as having a narrow polar pattern, the published polar graph shows a wide cardioid response, with only 2–3dB attenuation at 90° and 5‐10dB attenuation across the rear…
 
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  • NAMM 2012: Studio and Live!

    27 Jan 2012 | 11:13 am
    Mix magazine editors report on new products for studio and Live Sound applications that they saw at the Winter NAMM 2012 show in Anaheim, Calif.

  • NAMM 2012: Aviom AllFrame Multi-Modular I/O System Accessories

    26 Jan 2012 | 3:40 pm
    Aviom has introduced accessories for the AllFrame Multi-Modular I/O System: the SK6 Stage Kit and an updated POA80 Power Over A-Net Power Supply Assembly for F6 Modular I/O Frames.

  • Roland Systems Group VR-3 AV Mixer

    26 Jan 2012 | 3:18 pm
    Roland Systems Group in Bellingham, Wash., is now shipping the Roland VR-3 AV Mixer through its network of authorized resellers and integrators. The Roland VR-3 is a fully integrated audio mixer and video switcher for live production and Web streaming.

  • Sound Image Joins Adamson's Project Energia

    26 Jan 2012 | 11:44 am
    Sound Image in Escondido, Calif., a leading provider of audio systems for touring and installation applications globally, is the second American company to join Adamson's Project Energia, which aims to integrate and consolidate sound reinforcement technology in one loudspeaker system. Sound Image has carried Adamson Y-Axis and T21s in its inventory since 2007, and the move to the Energia series was a natural step forward.

  • 27th Annual TEC Awards Honor Steve Vai, 27 Award Recipients

    24 Jan 2012 | 4:57 pm
    The sound engineers, editors, producers and other audio professionals behind Robert Plant’s Band of Joy, Adele’s 21, Roger Water’s “The Wall Live” Tour, Inception, and NBC’s Saturday Night Live were among the many winners at the 27th Annual Technical Excellence & Creativity Awards. The gala, co-presented by the TEC Foundation for Excellence in Audio and NAMM, was held Friday, January 20, 2012, at the Hilton Anaheim as a special event of the 2012 NAMM Show.
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  • Cello Speakers - Lawrence Audio - CES 2012

    Gio
    10 Jan 2012 | 12:00 am
    CES 2012 doesn't officially kick off until tomorrow, but today I decided to check out the layout of the High-Performance Audio floors at the Venetian.  All the exhibitors were very busy setting up their exhibit rooms and it was nice to chat to them before the large crowds arrive tomorrow.  Secretly my real intent of visiting the show a day before the official start was that I was hoping to get some private listening opportunities.  While walking down one of the hallways the seductive voice of Rebecca Pidgeon pulled me into the Lawrence Audio room who are based out of…

  • CES 2012

    Gio
    9 Jan 2012 | 1:14 am
    I hope that all our readers had a great holiday season and best wishes for the new year.  We are kicking off 2012 with a bang - a trip to Las Vegas and attendance at CES 2012.  While I have been to Las Vegas many times, this will be my first time attending CES.  Thumbing through the exhibitors list it certainly looks like almost all the Hi-Fi manufacturers will be represented at the show. The high-performance audio exhibits will be located at the Venetian Hotel.  Floor plans for the High-Performance Audio suites are shown below (click floor…

  • Informal Comparison of Six Phono Preamps

    diyAudioProjects.com
    22 Nov 2011 | 6:14 pm
    This is a project that sort of evolved from an interest to see how good a particular phonograph preamplifier was. Not the one I designed, but one from a DIY kit. If I would have known how difficult and possibly inconclusive it would become, I might have not done it. As it was, the experience was valuable in several ways. First let it be clear in everyone’s mind that this comparison is largely subjective and based on what I hear or can measure. It was concerned with only those preamps that I had available at the time and your thoughts and results could be quite different. The comparison…

  • Knock-Down Birch Speaker Cabinets

    diyAudioProjects.com
    12 Nov 2011 | 4:01 pm
    Speaker building is a lot of fun and there are many who would love to try it out but can't due to some common woodworking hurdles.  You may not have the space, tools or skills necessary to build a good loudspeaker enclosure.  For others sawdust or climate (winter) could be the problem.  Fortunately there are some great solutions that can eliminate much of the woodworking necessary to build a speaker box.  For a number of years Dayton Audio has been producing pre-made speaker enclosures like the Dayton pre-made curved speaker cabinets which make it real simple to put…

  • Groovewatt Tube RIAA Phono Preamp

    diyAudioProjects.com
    2 Nov 2011 | 10:12 pm
    The latest project from Bruce's workbench is the Groovewatt, a tube based RIAA phono preamplifier.  The Groovewatt is the result of over one year of work and several build iterations.  Bruce set some pretty high performance requirements for the tube preamp and he is very pleased with the results.  Second Groovewatt Build  The Groovewatt uses a symmetrical SRPP (12AX7) input stage which feeds a passive RIAA equalization network. The second gain stage is nearly identical to the input stage and is direct coupled to the third stage which is a cathode follower (12AT7). …
 
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  • The Definitive Top Ten Albums of 2011

    Jason Hicks
    31 Dec 2011 | 11:46 am
    by Jason Hicks I have long been a proponent of the album, but this year I joined the dark side and became a member of the “cult of the song.”  Using new methods of music delivery such as Spotify and Turntable.fm has radically changed my listening habits, moving from ingesting entire albums at a sitting to playing a hit parade of tracks by disparate artists.  Because of that shift, I struggled with coming up with this list as I never had before.  It wasn’t that there was a lack of quality material; it was just that I hadn’t spent enough time with many albums to come…

  • The Top Ten Classical and Jazz Albums of 2011

    Oliver Amnuayphol
    15 Dec 2011 | 6:15 pm
      by Oliver Amnuayphol What a fine year in music for classical and jazz: We were lucky enough to have a veritable plethora of oustanding releases from both the new school and old guard of both genres--so many of them that I had a very tough time narrowing the list down to just 10 combined. Had I more time, I could've easily created a list each for both classical and jazz. Nevertheless, here are the ones that stood out the most:   10) Lang Lang, Liszt: My Piano Hero (Sony Masterworks): Add equal parts composing genius and virtuoso playing and you get Lang Lang's latest…

  • Aperion's Favorite Halloween Movies

    Jason Hicks
    27 Oct 2011 | 2:25 pm
    by Jason Hicks With Halloween just around the corner we took a (mad) scientific poll here at Aperion HQ to come up with our favorite scary movies to share with everyone.  Since you might have little ones around we kept it mostly family friendly and left the truly terrifying ones off the list, (The Shining, I'm looking at you!) but there's still enough frightful fun here to shake a skeleton finger at, enjoy! The Nighmare Before Christmas No Halloween list would be complete without an entry from the uniquely twisted mind of Tim Burton, and The Nightmare Before Christmas stands…

  • Home Theater Week in Review, September 19-23, 2011: Lutron Motorized Shades; Panasonic TH-65VX300 3D Plasma

    Oliver Amnuayphol
    28 Sep 2011 | 5:17 pm
    by Oliver Amnuayphol   Looking for a simple way to add some wow to your home theater? Check out these new cordless, motorized shades from Lutron. That's right, cordless! Dubbed Sivoia QS Wireless, the battery-powered system works on a proprietary wireless RF technology called Clear Connect which is also utilized in Lutron's next-gen systems, including Maestro Wireless, Radio Powr Savr sensors, GRAFIK Eye QS, and Radio RA 2. What's more, Sivoia QS Wireless lets you choose between cellular shades and venetian blinds, is scalable from one to multiple rooms, and is available in…

  • All Things Vinyl, July 28, 2011: New Avid Pulsus Phono Stage.

    Oliver Amnuayphol
    29 Jul 2011 | 12:35 pm
    by Oliver Amnuayphol Ahh, the joys of vinyl. Surely you're reading this blog because you know that good vinyl replay is sonically superior and much more musically rewarding than digital bits in any form--which is why you have the killer turntable, tonearm, and cartridge in your hi-fi rack, no? So if you're addicted to analog, don't forget about the all-imporant last link in the LP playback chain, the phono stage: Using a sub-par phono preamp is guaranteed to reverse a good chunk of the performance you've gained from upgrading your vinyl-spinning rig. And yes, I know I've…
 
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  • Woo Audio Releases WDS-1 DAC and WTP-1 CD Transport

    AVguide Staff
    26 Jan 2012 | 10:15 am
    Channels:  The Absolute Sound The Perfect Vision Hifi+ CyberListener Source:  AVGuide Industry News:  not January 26, 2012, New York - WOO Audio is proud to introduce the WTP-1 Top-Loading Red Book CD transport. Together with the WDS-1 D/A converter, this transport offers the highest CD playback quality. The special suspension of the drive module ensures highly accurate readout and resistance to vibration. The WTP-1 has two digital outputs, an S/PDIF output with RCA connector and an Optical output. Top pick:  not GEC only:  not Free Stuff Article:  not read more

  • Lycan Audio Announces Release of the Ulric Subwoofer

    AVguide Staff
    23 Jan 2012 | 1:31 pm
    Channels:  The Absolute Sound The Perfect Vision Hifi+ CyberListener Source:  AVGuide Industry News:  not January 23, 2012, La Quinta, California - Lycan Audio is proud to announce the release of the “Ulric” subwoofer. This subwoofer is a cost-no-object approach to designing the finest subwoofer possible. Weighing in at 712 pounds, this subwoofer exhibits fierce dynamics, unlimited resolution and extension down to 9hz with zero cabinet energy at 110db+ levels. Top pick:  not GEC only:  not Free Stuff Article:  not read more

  • AVguide SOPA/PIPA Awareness

    AVguide Staff
    18 Jan 2012 | 1:50 pm
    Channels:  The Absolute Sound The Perfect Vision Hifi+ CyberListener Source:  AVGuide Industry News:  not AVguide has partially interrupted its regular service today to raise awareness of proposed legislation in the United States – the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) in the U.S. House of Representatives, and the PROTECT IP Act (PIPA) in the U.S. Senate–that, if passed, could seriously damage the Internet, including AVguide. This "blackout" is a simulation of what could happen under SOPA/PIPA. Top pick:  not GEC only:  not Free Stuff Article: …

  • Sensaphonics Gains Patent Protection for 3D Active Ambient IEM System

    AVguide Staff
    17 Jan 2012 | 9:08 am
    Channels:  The Absolute Sound The Perfect Vision Hifi+ CyberListener Source:  AVGuide Industry News:  not (Chicago IL, January 12, 2012)-- Sensaphonics, the technology leader in personal monitoring, is pleased to announce that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has granted a patent for its 3D Active Ambient™ IEM System. The patent application was originally filed over five years ago and includes a total of 50 specific claims for the 3D system. Top pick:  not GEC only:  not Free Stuff Article:  not read more

  • MartinLogan Motion SLM Slim-Line Speaker Offers Low-Profile Power

    AVguide Staff
    13 Jan 2012 | 3:24 pm
    Channels:  The Absolute Sound The Perfect Vision Hifi+ CyberListener Source:  AVGuide Industry News:  not Las Vegas, NV – International CES 2012 – January 10-13 – Venetian 30-335 – MartinLogan, the world’s leader in electrostatic speaker technology, proudly announces the slender Motion SLM, a wall-hanging or free standing LCR speaker that is powerful enough to stand alone and detailed enough to be used in conjunction with floor standing MartinLogan speakers. Top pick:  not GEC only:  not Free Stuff Article:  not read more
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  • A Tribute to FRITZ KREISLER = with Kreisler, Ruggiero Ricci, Jascha Heifetz, David Oistrakh, Christian Ferras, Gidon Kremer, Anne-Sophie Mutter & others – DGG (2 CDs)

    johnsunier
    27 Jan 2012 | 2:01 am
    A Tribute to FRITZ KREISLER = Praeludium and Allegro; Sicilienne and Rigaudon; Chanson Louis XIII and Pavane; Rondino on a Theme of Beethoven; Variations on a Theme of Corelli; Recitativo and Scherzo-Caprice;  Caprice viennois; Tambourin chinois; Liebesfreud; Liebesleid; Schoen Rosmarin; La Gitana; The Old Refrain; La Chasse; Andantino; La Precieuse; Syncopation; Marche miniature viennois; Gypsy Caprice; Polichinelle; TCHAIKOVSKY: Song Without Words; GLUCK: Melodie; RIMSKY-KORSAKOV: Hymn to the Sun; Hindu Song; CHAMINADE: Serenade espagnole; FALLA: Danza espanola; ALBENIZ: Tango; WEBER:…

  • Audio News for January 27, 2012

    johnsunier
    27 Jan 2012 | 2:01 am
    CE Devices Tops During Holiday Shopping – In a survey of 4200 shoppers conducted by Market Force Information, it was found that 100% of consumers surveyed had purchased some sort of consumer electronic device last season. Video game titles and hardware led the list of popular electronics, followed by TVs, DVD players and other video components. 35% said they purchased a CE product online, while 100% said they bought at least one device from a brick-and-mortar store. Best Buy was the most popular storefront retailer, followed by Walmart and Target. Mobile phone stores, Apple Stores,…

  • From Straight to Bizarre (2012)

    johnsunier
    27 Jan 2012 | 2:01 am
    From Straight to Bizarre (2012) Zappa, Beefheart, Alice Cooper and LA’s Lunatic Fringe Studio: Sexy Intellectual SIDVD568 [2/21/12] Video: 4:3 full screen color Audio: English PCM stereo All regions Extras: The Art of Persuasion – Jerry Lawson & Frank Zappa after Straight; Hunger! – the struggles of the Magic Band; Contributor Biographies; Beyond DVD Length: 161 minutes Rating: ***½ A fairly complete documentary probably of more interest to collectors of Frank Zappa’s Bizarre and Straight record labels than to the ordinary listener whose knowledge of the freaky musical…

  • Westchester Jazz Orchestra – Maiden Voyage Suite – WJO Records

    johnsunier
    26 Jan 2012 | 2:01 am
    Westchester Jazz Orchestra – Maiden Voyage Suite – WJO Records, 54:38 ****: (saxophone/reeds: Jay Brandford, David Brandom, Ralph Lalama, Jason Rigby, Ed Xiques; trumpet/Flugelhorn: Tony Kadleck, Craig Johnson, Marvin Stamm, Jim Rotondi – trombone: Larry Dean Farrell, Keith O’Quinn, Bruce Eidem, George Flynn – Piano: Ted Rosenthal; Bass: Harvie S; Drums: Andy Wilson) There is nothing in jazz to compare to the sound of a well-oiled big band. There is nothing in jazz to compare to the sound of a well-oiled big band playing music from an exemplary composer. The Maiden…

  • Dick Hyman & Octet – From the Age of Swing – Reference Recording 200-gr. 45 rpm (2 discs)

    johnsunier
    25 Jan 2012 | 2:01 am
    Dick Hyman & Octet – From the Age of Swing [TrackList follows] – Reference Recording Mastercuts 200-gr. audiophile 45 rpm (2 discs) RM-2501 *****: This collection of music from small and large instrumental groups from the late 1930s was originally released on CD by Reference Recording in 1994. It’s great now to have it on the ultimate analog format of 45 rpm vinyl—well worth the expense for those of us with high-quality turntable systems. The lineup of players returning to their pre-bop roots around pianist Dick Hyman are: Urbie Green, Milt Hinton, Bucky Pizzarelli, Frank…
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  • Re: Need help with BDA-1 and MAC

    28 Jan 2012 | 7:52 am
    Quote from: jaylevine on Today at 01:47 PMYikes, who knew? I'm glad I'm not crazy (well, I'm glad it wasn't obvious at least). Unfortunately I don't think the iMac has an optical out (I'll double check but p...

  • Re: How to pick a V. Good tube?

    28 Jan 2012 | 7:51 am
    Murf, I.GF is right on the money, unfortunately. To address some of your more general questions, however: You should look for a tube that tests close to 100% or better (if you're talking used or NOS - new current production tubes should not test "weak"...

  • Re: Need help with BDA-1 and MAC

    28 Jan 2012 | 7:47 am
    Yikes, who knew? I'm glad I'm not crazy (well, I'm glad it wasn't obvious at least). Unfortunately I don't think the iMac has an optical out (I'll double check but pretty sure this version of the machine does not). Do you think there is any harm...

  • Re: Compromises

    28 Jan 2012 | 7:35 am
    I have almost pulled the trigger on the KRK's a couple times, I guess I should have..darn...you can find a lot of great stuff like these at headroom in the Bstock listings. I have bought a bunch of IEM's from them off that list and the boxes were bent....

  • Re: Compromises

    28 Jan 2012 | 7:24 am
    Quote from: ajzepp on Today at 04:50 AMLooks like the folks at Amazon agree!http://www.amazon.com/KRK-KNS8400-Studio-Headphones/dp/B004ARUO2S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1327726126&sr=8-1Those are 50% more expensive ...
 
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  • Affordable Audio Magazine is Back

    pbda
    28 Jan 2012 | 2:18 am
    After a one year partnership with Hifi Zine magazine (which continues to publish), Affordable Audio has "gone solo" once again in a webzine format. The new issue is online now featuring a headline review of the Maverick Audio TubeMagic D1 Digital to Analog Converter, a piece on residential power supply line noise and the usual complement of music reviews. You can find it at http://www.affordableaudio.org

  • an old Heathkit amp...still works perfectly!

    samcataudio
    27 Jan 2012 | 7:57 pm
    This is a Heathkit model AA-32 stereo amp I built from a kit 46 years ago. For some reason I've always kept it although this is the first time it's been on for at least 25 years...works perfectly!!! Jeff B. Attached Images IMG_1181.JPG (45.0 KB) IMG_1182.JPG (49.6 KB)

  • Rega Brio R + DAC vs. Peachtree Nova

    jazzcrimes
    27 Jan 2012 | 5:54 pm
    Anyone had a chance to compare a Rega Brio-R + Rega DAC to a Peachtree Nova? *I'd be interested in hearing opinions. *

  • best cheap over-ear earphones?

    Spaceboy
    27 Jan 2012 | 5:25 pm
    Can anyone recommend some that are not too expensive?

  • Dual 1214 Thrift Store Find

    xman
    27 Jan 2012 | 5:00 pm
    I can't resist a Dual TT. This specimen was in very nice and in slightly used condition. It was missing some parts; the cartridge sled and center spindle. The selling point for me was the included dustcover. I paid $15.00 for it. Luckily I still have a walnut plinth from a Dual that was destroyed except for some very useful parts. Oh, and it sounds very nice with a Shure M75 ED cartridge. Here are some pictures. The 1st 2 are the before. Attached Images DSC00441.jpg (30.6 KB) DSC00440.jpg (42.9 KB) DSC00442.jpg (35.3 KB) DSC00444.jpg (33.9 KB) Shure M75ED.jpg (26.0 KB)
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  • Arcam Avondale 5 CD

    Fender
    28 Jan 2012 | 3:51 am
    Just a quick question. Is the optical out disabled during the modification? I seem to recall it was. Many thanks

  • Lenco GL75 on eBay

    Eyebroughty
    28 Jan 2012 | 2:25 am
    Hi, Apologies if this is the wrong forum, if it is I am sure someone will move it. Saw this and thought some of you might be interested, not sure if this is the Lenco that people want. Cheers John http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Goldring-L...#ht_500wt_1361

  • tdk boombox

    panda
    28 Jan 2012 | 12:45 am
    has anyone heard one of these? http://www.tdkperformance.com/en-us/...-Audio-System/ have my doubts on the 3 speaker version with 'built in subwoofer' (bleh!), but the 2 speaker design might have potential?

  • Rega Brio R + DAC vs. Peachtree Nova

    jazzcrimes
    27 Jan 2012 | 5:53 pm
    Anyone had a chance to compare a Rega Brio-R + Rega DAC to a Peachtree Nova?  I'd be interested in hearing opinions.  

  • Naim Aro

    divedeepdog
    27 Jan 2012 | 5:39 pm
    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NAIM-ARO-T...ht_2198wt_1225 " part of a collection from an eccentric collector who had 6 naim Aros so little used !" one of us ?????????:rolleyes:
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  • Thinking of geting a turntable...

    JoeMG
    27 Jan 2012 | 7:13 pm
    I don't want to spend a lot of money as this is my first turntable, but I do want quality. I've narrowed my search down to late 70's/early 80's DUAL and Thorens turntables. From my searches on...

  • Looking for Graphic EQ suggestions

    Lost in music
    27 Jan 2012 | 12:07 pm
    I’m looking for a Graphic Equalizer for one of my 2-channel systems and would like to know if there are any non-used ones available these days. I’d like one with a spectrum analyzer display and...

  • Noise Reduction on an Open Reel Tape Recorder

    Panayotis Melas
    27 Jan 2012 | 6:14 am
    Good day to all and happy New Year! I just acquired an open reel Akai GX-630D (http://www.obsoletemedia.com/tapedecks/akaigx630d.htm) tape recorder and I intend to use it extensively. The deck is...

  • Need Audiophile Help to Connect a "Sub"

    JonfromCB
    26 Jan 2012 | 10:01 am
    Need Audiophile help please. I have an old but much loved Carver preamp/power amp stereo system. I would like to add a wireless subwoofer...the question is how? and can it be done? The preamp only...

  • Excessive and extreme speaker vibration

    alexwgoody
    24 Jan 2012 | 5:46 pm
    As of yesterday, I had a cambridge magic dac and a kenwood kd40r turntable being fed into my onkyo 2 channel receiver, last night I bought a yaqin ms12b with upgraded electro harmonix tubes. For...
 
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  • Re: The good old days

    Audio Empire
    26 Jan 2012 | 6:09 pm
    (in article <9od5d7Fjf...@mid.individual.n et>): One thing that has always surprised me was how good the British-made London (Decca in England) FFRR 78 RPM recordings sounded. While all other 78s from companies like RCA, Columbia, Capitol, et al, were lucky to have anything on them above about 7.5 KHz and none went above 10 KHz the FFRR recordings were

  • The good old days

    ---MIKE---
    26 Jan 2012 | 8:13 am
    Back about 65 years ago, I was a teenager and my ears were much better than they are now. In those days there was only one good amplifier - the Brook which used 2A3 output tubes and produced 30 watts. Speaker of choice was the Altec Lansing 604. As I recall, the sound was excellent from SOME of the 78 RPM records especially the London FFRR ones. There

  • [Admin] Posting problems mini-FAQ

    RAHE Moderator
    23 Jan 2012 | 7:14 pm
    Rec.audio.high-end is a moderated group. As stated in our guidelines, submitted messages that are not acceptable for posting to the group will receive a rejection notice unless it is one of the following: 1. Spam 2. A "for sale" or "wanted to buy" post. 3. Crossposted 4. Uses a spam-proofed or some other type of non-replyable address.

  • Re: Surround Discs

    Audio Empire
    23 Jan 2012 | 6:24 pm
    (in article <9o587iFdp...@mid.individual.n et>): 24-Bit CAN, theoretically, have sonic advantages over 16-bit simply due to dynamic range - especially on low-level end of the recording. There are simply more bits to toggle for ambience and other quiet sounds. Higher than Red Book sampling rates move the Nyquist frequency further out of the normal
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    Pocket-lint : audio

  • Blue Microphones Yeti Pro pictures and hands-on

    Rik Henderson
    27 Jan 2012 | 5:38 am
    And win one for yourself Back at the end of 2010, Pocket-lint got its hands on a Blue Microphones THX-certified Yeti USB mic and was extremely impressed. For its ?129.99, it offered studio quality audio capture at a fraction of the price of a professional equivalent. It was a podcasters' dream. Until now... The company has upped its game further, with a refreshed, higher-end version of the mic, the Yeti Pro. Weighing in at ?229, it's not cheap, but neither are its talents. Blue Microphones claims that it is the world's first USB microphone to offer?24-bit/192 kHz digital recording resolution…

  • Pioneer N-50 and N-30 network audio players steam in the AirPlay fun

    Paul Lamkin
    26 Jan 2012 | 9:16 am
    DLNA 1.5 compliant too Audio specialist Pioneer has announced that its latest network audio players; the Pioneer N-50 and the Pioneer N-30, have landed on UK soil. Both of the players come rocking Apple's AirPlay wireless streaming magic right out of the box and they are both DLNA 1.5 certified as well. There are apps available to control the setups too, for both Android and iOS - that's if you don't want to get busy with the supplied remote control and the onboard 2.4-inch QVGA colour display. These players will handle most music that you chuck at them, including top-end digital audio files…

  • Rhapsody takes the fight to Spotify with European Napster buy-out

    Paul Lamkin
    26 Jan 2012 | 8:35 am
    Possible Rhapsody UK launch on The UK's streaming music arena could be set to welcome the arrival of a heavyweight contender by way of US giant Rhapsody. Rhapsody has just announced its European expansion through the acquisition of?Napster International, following its takeover of the Sean Parker founded company in the States back in October. And, although the company is stating that it will operate the Napster service in Germany and the United Kingdom, how long before it ditches the Napster name (as it has Stateside)? Not long, we'd imagine - meaning a full-blown global war with Spotify. A…

  • Pure Music now live in the UK

    Paul Lamkin
    26 Jan 2012 | 4:00 am
    Spotify rival streams in Pure Music, the Spotify-rival from the digital and internet radio specialist, is now live in the UK, with a free month trial available for a limited period. Building on the success of its FlowSongs platform, Pure Music has again teamed up with 7Digital for access to its extensive catalogue. This time around though, there's no need to pay for individual downloads. For ?4.99 a month Pure Music offers unlimited streaming across multiple devices. There's a web-based player on its Lounge website, mobile apps (iOS and Android) and, of course, the service is available on the…

  • Sony Walkman alive and well in Japan

    Paul Lamkin
    24 Jan 2012 | 3:38 am
    New PMPs and docks Despite reports suggesting that the Sony Walkman brand was a dead man walking, the brand continues to crop up - most recently in the electronics giant's homeland of Japan with the launch of the new E-Series PMPs and a couple of speaker docks to boot. Starting with the Walkman media players, the NW-E062 and the NW-E063 have landed (throw a K on the end of these model numbers and you've got a mini 1W speaker stand included) and are 2GB and 4GB media players, capable of churning through your MP3s, WMAs, ATRACs, Linear PCMs and AACs tunes, with an FM radio on board too. They…
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    The ReadSpeaker Blog

  • What do content owners look for in speech as a service

    roylindemann
    20 Jan 2012 | 1:32 pm
    Adding speech as a service to a website, mobile site or app, is a decision that the content owner takes for several reasons such as: A new and easy way for their users to access online content An innovative way to interact with online text content Enhanced usability An easier access to text content for users with reading disabilities Corporate social responsibility Reaching out to a greater number of users Delivering audio information to multiple platforms and devices Usage will vary depending on who the content owner targets, how the service is implemented and communicated about. In terms of…

  • The Divide is All Around

    aloisiagabat
    13 Jan 2012 | 9:53 am
    Mention the digital divide, and most people think it’s all about those with access to computers and the internet and those without. Traditionally, the difference lies between developed countries and undeveloped countries. Within some countries, this divide exists further between urban and rural areas. As time passes and resources and infrastructure change, this divide is reduced. But there are other digital divides that most of us ignore completely or are not even aware exist. Disabilities - There still exists a huge divide between people without disabilities and those with disabilities in…

  • Unmute your online text

    roylindemann
    6 Jan 2012 | 9:21 am
    It’s amazing how much text content gets created every day on the web. Think about all the blog posts, news articles and updates which generate billions of new text each day. Dynamic content brings about enormous volumes of text each second. Now combine that with how much of this text content gets increasingly accessed from mobile devices. According to Comscore’s report, half of the total U.S. mobile population uses mobile media. The mobile media user population (those who browse the mobile web, access applications, or download content) grew 19 percent in the past year to more…

  • 5 reasons to add speech to online courses

    roylindemann
    21 Dec 2011 | 9:35 am
    In the past months we have been adding speech to the online courses of a number of players in the e-learning space. Here are 5 benefits for e-learning organizations that want to add online text to speech to their educational content: Increase the accessibility of online content for students with cognitive issues, learning disabilities, and vision problems, as well as students whose native language is not the language of the e-learning content. Offer dual-mode content delivery (simultaneous text highlighting while it is read), which increases student retention,comprehension, and memory.

  • Interview with BovenIJ hospital

    aloisiagabat
    5 Oct 2011 | 8:47 am
    The BovenIJ hospital is a general basic hospital based in Amsterdam North. One of the things that makes BovenIJ a nice hospital is its personal attention to each patient. BovenIJ hospital was the first Dutch care institution. In order to provide better services for its international patients and visitors, BovenIJ publishes its website in four languages: Dutch, English, Turkish, and Arabic. We recently interviewed Angelina Hammond of the BovenIJ  Communications Department on how the hospital benefits from ReadSpeaker online text-to-speech solutions. Q. Why did you decide to speech-enable your…
 
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    Everyday Listening

  • Sterntaler

    Hugo Verweij
    14 Jan 2012 | 9:47 am
    Sterntaler is a sound installation made by the Berlin based collective hands on sound. Accompanying an exhibition of gold jewelry made by young designers from Berlin, they attempted to resemble the sound of gold dust. The team placed 70 piezo disks on the window and walls of the exhibition space. Metallic sounds were played through these little speakers, creating a whispering invitation to passers by to enter the store. I love the subtlety of this installation. We don’t need heavy amps and subs all the time.

  • Hangzavar / Cacophony

    Hugo Verweij
    4 Jan 2012 | 6:10 am
    Recycling of old machines is good. But we all have iPods now, so what do we do with our old Sony walkmans? Chain them together using tape to create a great looking sound installation! Hangzavar / Cacophony is a creation of Hungarian collective Nomad, consisting of Pásztor Bence, Pongor Soma and Tarcali Dávid. Check out their website for more information on their work. So what does it sound like? Like with many good looking sound installations the main goal doesn’t seem to create a beautiful sounding piece of art. First of all it has to look good. And it does. Here’s…

  • Happy new year!

    Hugo Verweij
    31 Dec 2011 | 10:18 am
    To all visitors of Everyday Listening, may your 2012 be wonderful!

  • Dollar Note

    Hugo Verweij
    18 Dec 2011 | 5:55 pm
    Some images don’t really need a description. You can imagine what this sound installation by Robert Glogorov sounds like. Dollar Note looks wonderful, no doubt.  Via Noise for Airports

  • A Balloon for Linz

    Hugo Verweij
    21 Nov 2011 | 2:43 pm
    I just came back from New York City, a place with an overwhelming sound, everywhere you go. And each location in a city like that has its own resonance, its own sonic identity. That’s hard to hear though if there is so much noise around it becomes a cacophony. But what if we could isolate this resonance and listen to the astonishing differences in the sound of urban spaces?  Davide Tidoni did just that with A Balloon for Linz. Luckily Linz is not NYC, and he was able to find spots which were quiet enough to make a clear recording (using his nice helmet mount microphone). You might…
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    Audiophilia

  • Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Vasily Petrenko. Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool. January 22nd, 2012.

    admin
    26 Jan 2012 | 3:38 pm
    By James Norris Program Adams: The Chairman Dances Hindemith: Nobilissima visione Shostakovich: Symphony No. 7 ‘Leningrad’ Shostakovich was on his way to a football game when it was announced that Russia had been invaded by the German army in 1941. Instead of attending the match, he went immediately to the nearest recruiting office to sign up to fight in the Russian army. He was refused and had to settle for being a volunteer fire-fighter while the bombs rained down. This terrifying experience was the catalyst for the writing of the 7th Symphony ‘Leningrad’. At least…

  • Parrot Zik Bluetooth Headphones

    admin
    15 Jan 2012 | 12:09 pm
    ‘The Headset for the Smart Generation’ Before Bluetooth-hating, headphone enthusiasts go running for the hills, take a look at these gorgeous headphones from Parrot. I was watching Leo Laporte’s CES coverage on his Twit Network and the Parrot rep was talking up the company’s new Philippe Starck designed Zik headphones. If they sound as good as they look? The first company that can make wireless work in headphones will make a killing. Some early reports from CES is that Parrot may have cracked it. The Ziks are over the ear headphones with noise cancellation. Once…

  • Audiophilia Star Recordings of the Year 2011

    admin
    11 Jan 2012 | 5:14 am
    When our writer Andy Fawcett suggested a Recommended New Releases (RNR) post nearly two years ago, little did I know it would morph into one of our most popular recurring posts. As such, we felt the natural progression was to institute the recording equivalent of our very popular Star Component moniker. Thus, the Audiophilia Star Recordings of the Year is born. We have Star Components, now Star Recordings. The staff of Audiophilia listened to hundreds of new recordings this year and published reviews of almost 60 of them for inclusion into RNR. The staff whittled the 60 down to six we thought…

  • French Impressions — Joshua Bell, violin. Sony Classical

    admin
    10 Jan 2012 | 7:33 am
    by Anthony Kershaw This came in the post today. I put it on as accompaniment to the writing of an equipment review. I’d get to the CD review at a later date. No such luck. The musicality and sheer brilliance that came flooding out of the speakers was immediate in the form of the unknown to me, Camille Saint-Saëns’ Ist Violin Sonata. I stopped writing and sat back. I don’t even like Saint-Saëns! The violinist in question? The fabulous Joshua Bell. Along with equally amazing Hilary Hahn, these two make the male/female tag team of top American fiddlers. This release will add to the…

  • CEntrance Ships ‘Audiophile Desktop’ Bundle

    admin
    9 Jan 2012 | 6:08 pm
    I first met Michael Goodman at the 2011 Toronto Audio Show. Goodman is Managing Director of CEntrance, maker of the DACport USB Headphone Amp I reviewed last year. I was so impressed with the kit that that I wanted to meet the guys behind the gear. I dropped by their booth at the Toronto Show and had a very pleasant conversation. It seems exciting thing were afoot for the twelve year old company. Among the new offerings is the concept of the ‘Audiophile Desktop’. As such, CEntrance are offering a system that should transform your computer setup into a high end gem. The…
 
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    TONEAudio MAGAZINE » TONEAudio MAGAZINE

  • Issue 43

    toneaudio
    24 Jan 2012 | 1:37 pm
    TONEAudio’s Music Annual By The TONE Staff New for 2012! A complete list of our record reviews for the past year along with a comprehensive overview of our concert coverage and artist interviews, with an issue by issue listing at the end. A perfect recap for your record purchases this year! Keep this one on your tablet or smartphone to jog your memory.

  • Mark Lanegan

    toneaudio
    24 Jan 2012 | 10:42 am
    “If tears were liquor/I would’ve drunk myself to death,” confesses a troubled Mark Lanegan on the allegorical “St. Louis Elegy,” a haunting organ-laced ballad that stands in as the second cousin to the Animals’ “House of the Rising Sun” and reinforces the afflicted moods coursing through Blues Funeral. Spectacularly diverse and consistently impressive, the vocalist’s first studio album in more than seven years arrives after several rewarding collaborations. Three duet efforts with Isobel Campbell, a stint with the Queens of the Stone Age, appearances on sets by Marianne…

  • Funk Firm Has A Winner…

    toneaudio
    21 Jan 2012 | 10:05 pm
    Refinement constitutes the difference between P1 and P6 on the Formula One grid. The same can be said for analog reproduction. While there’s precious little genuinely new under the sun, careful refinement of existing technology continues to extract more information from the grooves of our vinyl collections. And it’s a huge bonus when performance increases do not cost a king’s ransom. Such is the case with the Funk Firm FX•R tonearm. At $1,995 (with cable attached), the FX•R is competitively priced with its peers, the SME 309 ($2,295) and Rega RB1000 ($1,995). As detailed below,…

  • Editor Bob Gendron’s new blog…

    toneaudio
    9 Jan 2012 | 4:08 pm
    It’s All One Song By Bob Gendron January is traditionally a slow time for live shows. Yet soon enough, announcements for spring dates, the excitement associated with South By Southwest, and the unveiling of lineups for destination festivals will put everyone back into a virtual club—or, in the case of Lollapalooza, a virtual lakefront park). Such anticipation prompts reflection on the year that just was. In addition to reporting for the Chicago Tribune on the three-day fests otherwise known as Lollapalooza, Pitchfork Music Festival, and the Dave Matthews Caravan, and taking in the…

  • Audion Premier Phonostage

    toneaudio
    8 Jan 2012 | 5:50 pm
    It’s easy to get jaded and confused about today’s analog options. Still, if you have big bucks, the choice is practically made for you given that nearly all of the extremely costly phono cartridges are either low- or medium-output moving coil designs. This also means having to purchase a high-quality phonostage (read: expensive) to extract top performance. Those with $1,000 budgets face a tougher quandary. Excellent models exist in both the moving coil and moving magnet camps, but the MC requires more to work its magic. Many $1,000-$2,000 preamplifiers feature both MM and MC…
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