Tag: audiophile

  • Deal: Monoprice Monolith M1060C Closed Back Planar Magnetic Over-Ear Headphones-$60 Off!

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    Planar Magnetic headphones are known for their Natural, Open sound, but most people don’t know the pleasure of planars because they usually cost more than a headphone with more common dynamic drivers. However, Monoprice is currently running a sale on their beautiful full-size Wood Planar Magnetic Over-Ear Headphones (which get great reviews, BTW) so now…

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  • Album Of The Week: Joe Restivo – “Where’s Joe”

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    I love discovering new (new to me, at least) artists and this week’s album of the week artist definitely falls into that category. Joe Restivo is a jazz and blues guitarist out of Memphis, a place teeming with great guitarists, and if you can shine there, that means you have something special. “Where’s Joe”, his…

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  • Just Got Paid? Here Are Some Prime Day Audio Deals You Can Still Get Your Hands On!

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    So did you miss out on Amazon Prime Day 2019 waiting for your paycheck to hit your account? Well if you are looking for audio gear, like headphones and speakers, there are still some nice carryover deals to be had, including the excellent ELAC Debut 2.0 bookshelf speakers for $229, which is $70 off the…

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  • #MusicMonday: New Music Playlist Feat. Khruangbin + 15 Other Artists You Need To Hear!

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    Here’s a #MusicMonday audiophile playlist of great sounding music you need to hear, including new music from psych-funk band Khruangbin plus 15 other songs! (TIDAL Music Stream below) Amazon: Khruangbin- HASTA EL CIELO (CON TODO EL MUNDO IN DUB) (Vinyl) https://tidal.com/browse/playlist/25626cf4-e896-40ab-a24a-9539d8674d68 P. CashI’m an audio writer who started as a young audio salesman/consumer electronics professional back in the late…

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  • Brainwavz B400 Quad Balanced Armature Earphones-Prime Day Deal: $70 Off!

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    I already have a catch-all post for Prime Day audio deals, but this was such a great find, I had to give it its own post. Basically, starting July 15th 12:01am and ending July 21st 11:59pm (PST) you can get $70 bucks off one of the best sounding earphones under $200, bringing the price down to…

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  • ICYMI: AudioQuest Does It Again With New DragonFly Cobalt USB DAC

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    A while back, AudioQuest turned the Headphone Amp/DAC game on its head with the DragonFly, a USB device that made it easy to get top-level sound out of your smartphone or computer. Not only that, but it also gave you a more powerful headphone output than the built-in jack on your devices allowing you to…

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  • #NewMusicFriday…New Record Releases You Need To Hear feat. Yuna + 17 Other Artists!

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    Every #NewMusicFriday, I pick a bunch of the best sounding new albums so you can get your audiophile music fix!… As usual it’s a very eclectic mix. I also have a few albums from last week mixed in since I took off for the holiday…so here are my picks, including a new project from Malaysian R&B…

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  • NAD VISO HP70 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphone In The House-First Impressions And Unboxing Pics!

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    NAD is known more for excellent budget amps than headphones, but the few models they have put out so far get high marks amongst audiophiles. Their cans are known best for a spacious open sound along with deep bass, and I’m assuming this will carry over to their VISO HP70 Wireless, which is their first…

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  • Optoma NuForce Launches BE Free6 Truly Wireless Earbuds with Bluetooth 5.0 And USB-C Fast Charging

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    Today, Optoma NuForce released their latest model of True Wireless Earbuds, the BE Free6. Highlights include Bluetooth 5.0 for enhanced range and battery life, AAC codec for CD Quality streaming, USB-C fast charging, and graphene-coated drivers for high-quality sound. The BE Free6 is now available on Amazon for $99.   The following is courtesy of…

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  • Deals: Amazon Prime Day 2019 For Audiophiles-Headphones,Speakers,Audio Gear (Bookmark For Updates)

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    If you’re unaware, and with all the coverage Amazon is stirring up, I don’t know how you could be, Prime Day 2019 is coming up next week. Amazon Prime Day, which is actually a two-day event this year, is a huge series of flash deals that will constantly pop up on the site starting July…

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  • Audiolab 6000A Integrated Amplifier Review: Class-Leading Sound And Construction

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    As I said in my first impressions/unboxing post, Audiolab shook things up 35 years ago with their 8000A Integrated Amp, a product still revered today for its bulletproof build quality and high-end sound. The $950 6000A Integrated Amplifier I’m looking at today is the cornerstone of the UK company’s new and more affordable 6000 series,…

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  • Album Of The Week: Chick Corea & The Spanish Heart Band-“Antidote”

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    I must say I love Chick Corea’s work…his music is always so full of life. This is especially true when he moves into Latin Jazz compositions which as a general rule take on a life of their own, transporting you to another place and time. “Antidote” is my album of the week because it does…

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  • JAYS m-Seven True Wireless Earphones Arrive With A Massive 9.5 Hours Of Playback Time

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    Swedish audio brand JAYS is entering the True Wireless Earbuds space with their upcoming m-Seven True Wireless earphones. Boasting 9.5 hours of playback time, it comes out as one of the longest lasting True Wireless products on the market. Most last about 3-6 hours on a charge. They also have Bluetooth 5.0, Touch Controls, and…

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  • #MusicMonday: New Music Playlist Feat. Abdullah Ibrahim + 18 Other Artists You Need To Hear!

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    Here’s a #MusicMonday audiophile playlist of great sounding music you need to hear, including new music from Jazz Legend Abdullah Ibrahim plus 18 other songs! (TIDAL Music Streaming below) Amazon: The Balance- LP (12″ album, 33 rpm) Abdullah Ibrahim (Artist) https://tidal.com/browse/playlist/51cc932d-41d8-49d4-8b81-7fb10b701c79 P. CashI’m an audio writer who started as a young audio salesman/consumer electronics professional back in the…

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  • Deal: You Only Have Until The 4th To Save Some $$ On These Excellent Dual Driver In Ear Monitors!

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    If you have never heard a pair of earphones with two drivers inside, you are missing out. The RevoNext RX8 have two speakers in each earpiece, so you will be able to hear instrument separation and spacious sound like you have never heard before! BTW, they also have a beautiful design crafted in Sweden, and…

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  • #NewMusicFriday…New Record Releases You Need To Hear feat. The Black Keys + 19 Other Artists!

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    Every #NewMusicFriday, I pick a bunch of the best sounding new albums so you can get your audiophile music fix!…There’s is a ton of good stuff this week…here are my picks, including a new album from Blues Rockers The Black Keys  + 19 more albums!   (Play TIDAL streams below)   https://tidal.com/browse/album/111751394 https://tidal.com/browse/album/111455409 https://tidal.com/browse/album/111474391 https://tidal.com/browse/album/110940382 https://tidal.com/browse/album/108688740  …

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  • Buchardt Audio S400 Bookshelf Speakers In The House! First Impressions And Unboxing Pics

    The Buchardt Audio S400 has been the belle of the ball at numerous audio shows over the last year or so, and I have been itching to get these speakers in the house for a long time. They are drawn up in Denmark, made in China, and sold worldwide directly from the manufacturer on their…

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  • Album Of The Week: Black Pumas-“Black Pumas”

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    I admit it…I never heard of Black Pumas until last week when their self-titled debut “Black Pumas” came out, but evidently, they are a big deal in Austin, TX, a place known as a proving ground for indie artists. If you can make it there, it seems like you can make it anywhere, and they…

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  • Periodic Audio C (Carbon) IEM and Ni (Nickel) Headphone Amp In The House!-First Impressions And Unboxing Pics

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    Just got a pair of Periodic Audio’s new Flagship in-ear headphones, the $399 C (Carbon) IEM in the house, and I can’t wait to give these a real good listen. Periodic Audio basically only makes IEMs, (they do have the Nickel amp, which I also have) and their mission is to make the best sounding one…

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  • Tranya T3 True Wireless Earbuds Review: The Best Earphones You’ve Never Heard Of!

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    It seems like it wasn’t that long ago when True Wireless Earbuds were hard to use, didn’t sound all that great, and cost a ton of money. Now if you do a search on Amazon for True Wireless Earphones, it seems like there are a million models from a million different companies, with many costing…

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