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Kinki Studio EX-M1+ integrated amplifier Review
There are several gushing reviews of the original Kinki Studio EX-M1, the precursor of the component on review. The EX-M1+ adds a few twists in terms of functionality, and that is what I will explore...
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Pure Audio One solid-state integrated amplifier Review
I met up with Dave Cope of Old Forge Marketing and Old Forge Studio at the California Audio Show (CAS) in July 2019. Dave is the US importer for Pure Audio, a line of audio equipment amplification...
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Tri-Art Audio Series B System Review
Tri-Art B Series Open 5 open-baffle speaker Cage match Budget audio is like a cage match, with manufacturers pitted against each other in a battle to be declared the best value in audio. Two perennial...
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Pass Laboratories INT-250 integrated solid-state amplifier Review
Pass Laboratories INT-250 Pass Laboratories has a core of talents I dub the Pass Labs Four: Founder Nelson Pass, not a boastful character but witty, adventurous and quiet, that is until you get him up...
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Pass Laboratories XA200.8 pure Class A monoblock amplifiers Review, Part 1
Why review the XA200.8 Two years ago, I made a decision that changed my audiophile life. I went to a big box home improvement store where I spied some furniture dollies, and a chill ran down my spine....
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Pro-Ject Audio Jukebox E Bluetooth integrated turntable system Review
After reviewing the ultra-high-end Clearaudio Master Innovation turntable system, a curious product came to my attention: a $499 turntable, albeit made by another large corporation, Pro-Ject Audio....
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Pass Laboratories XA200.8 pure Class A monoblock amplifiers Review, Part 2
Read Part 1 Critical importance of the amplifier to a system I tried various configurations of equipment to gain an understanding of what the XA200.8 was contributing. Here is one example of a...
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Pass Laboratories XA200.8 pure Class A monoblock amplifiers Review, Part 3 –...
Read Part 1 and Part 2 With premium program material The greatest joy of an extreme system is not salvaging poor recordings, it is exulting in superb recordings. Experiencing “you are there” moments,...
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NAD announces Masters M28 seven-channel power amplifier
Pickering, Ontario, Canada, August 4, 2020— NAD Electronics, the highly regarded manufacturer of high-performance audio/video components, today unveiled another new and unique Masters Series product....
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Linn Majik DSM revamped
The following is a press release from Linn UK. Linn Majik DSM: a beloved classic revamped, inside and out Introducing the new high performance all-rounder from Linn, pioneers...
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Commentary: affordable tubes
This quarantine has been difficult and although I do play records a lot during the day, I’ve needed some other things to do audio-wise. So, I have been changing things around in my stereo: swapping...
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Rotel launches Michi X3 & X5 Bluetooth streaming integrated amplifiers
The following is a press release from Rotel AUGUST 17, 2020 – Rotel is pleased to introduce the Michi X3 Integrated Amplifier and Michi X5 Integrated Amplifier as an extension of its current...
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Audio Research 50th Anniversary book release – Audio Research: Making The...
AUDIO RESEARCH RELEASES ‘AUDIO RESEARCH: MAKING THE MUSIC GLOW’ BOOK TO CELEBRATE 50TH ANNIVERSARY The Definitive Luxury History Book, Describes the Past, Present, and Future of the Audio Company’s...
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Rotel launches special edition A11 Tribute integrated amplifier and CD11...
ROTEL WELCOMES SPECIAL EDITIONS OF THE FAVORITED A11 AND CD11 MODELS The Company is Thrilled to Announce Upgrades to the Products in Honor of Late Audio Legend, Ken Ishiwata TOKYO, JAPAN (August 28,...
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Technics Reference Class SU-R1000 integrated amplifier launches
The following is a press release from Technics The First-ever Reference Class SU-R1000 Integrated Amplifier Developed to Further Expand Technics’ Sound Experience Introduction 1 September, 2020 –...
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iFi ZEN Phono introduced
The following is a press release from iFi ZEN gets groovy with iFi’s new phono stage Adjustable gain? Tick. Subsonic filter? Tick. Class-leading, ultra-low-noise performance? Tick. The iFi ZEN Phono is...
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Rotel launches RSP-1576MKII and RAP-1580MKII Surround Processors
The following is a press release from Rotel ROTEL INTRODUCES HOME THEATER PRODUCTS SUPPORTING DIRAC ROOM CORRECTION TOKYO, JAPAN (September 8, 2020) – The RSP-1576MKII and RAP-1580MKII join the Rotel...
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LINLAI tubes distributed by Grant Fidelity
A team of engineers exited Chinese tube manufacturer Psvane in 2019 and formed LINLAI. And they started big. Instead of manufacturing less costly input and rectifying tubes on the outset, the powers...
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iFi introduces micro iDSD Signature DAC/headphone amp
The following is a press release from iFi Audio. Sporting a host of enhancements both inside and out, one of the most highly acclaimed hi-res DAC/headphone amps on the planet just got even better–meet...
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Audio-Technica Introduces AT-PEQ30 High-Performance Phono Stage
The following is a press release from Audio-Technica. STOW, OH, October 20, 2020 — Audio-Technica today announced the introduction of its AT-PEQ30 phono equalizer, designed to add a phono stage to a...
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