Tag: dacs
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The Mighty Parasound NewClassic 200 Integrated Amp & DAC In The House! First Impressions And Unboxing Pics!
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My first experience with the $1195 Parasound NewClassic 200 Integrated Amp & DAC was eye-opening. It was part of an impressive display at this year’s RMAF, where it was matched up with a massive pair of $4500 Tekton MOAB speakers. It was a combination so successful; I felt it was possibly the best-sounding rig at the…
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#NewMusicFriday…Still No “Jesus Is King”! Here’s 17 Other New Music Releases You Need To Hear feat. Bruce Springsteen
Update: As soon as I posted this….Kanye dropped “Jesus Is King”….Go figure!….you can listen to it here (TIDAL) or here (Spotify)… 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. (Albums are arranged with more traditional audiophile genres like…
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Must See: World’s Smallest MQA Hi Res Audio USB DAC/Headphone Amp Launches On Kickstarter Today
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in Budget, DACs, Deals, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, MQA, Music, News, Portable Audio, StreamingZorloo’s Ztella, the World’s Smallest MQA DAC/Headphone Amp, is launching on Kickstarter today. I covered its introduction last month on the site, and the specs are jaw-dropping, to say the least. The biggest selling point is its ability to act as an MQA renderer, much like the Dragonfly DAC/AMP from Audioquest, but with dimensions not…
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Album Of The Week: Roberto Fonseca- “Yesun”
This week’s Album Of The Week is a new Latin Jazz project from Cuban Jazz Pianist Roberto Fonseca. He’s a former member of the legendary Buena Vista Social Club, and this is his ninth solo album. The project is called “Yesun,” and it features a trio comprised of Fonseca on Piano, Raúl Herrera on Drums, and…
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Beyerdynamic Amiron Wireless Copper Review: These Extraordinary Bluetooth Headphones Are Breathtaking!
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Wow. Just wow. With more and more smartphone manufacturers dropping headphone jacks, headphone companies have been compelled to step their wireless game up. Just a few years ago, the sound from Bluetooth headphones was miserable. Audiophiles like myself rejected them out of hand for critical listening sessions at home. Can the headphone I’m reviewing today…
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Save a Fortune On These Top-Notch Noise Cancelling Headphones-50% Off!
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Sennheiser is well respected in the headphone game, and that’s for good reason. They are masters at creating accurate and detailed sound. As a matter of fact, their headphones have been considered audiophile references for as long as I can remember. Those reference qualities carry over into their Momentum 2 Wireless Noise Cancelling headphones. They…
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#MusicMonday: New Music Playlist Feat. Joey Alexander + 15 Other Artists You Need To Hear!
Here’s a #MusicMonday audiophile playlist of great-sounding music you need to hear, including a new release from Jazz Piano prodigy Joey Alexander plus 15 other songs! The playlist starts with more traditional audiophile stuff like Jazz and Blues, then moves on to non-traditional audiophile tracks towards the end. (TIDAL Music Stream Below) Check this album out in High-Resolution Audio! Amazon…
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Periodic Audio Carbon IEM And Nickel Headphone Amplifier Review- This Extraordinary Combo Will Give You Goosebumps!
Periodic Audio has been on my radar for a few years now, but I haven’t had a chance to spend much time with the product outside of some brief encounters at audio shows. Their booth is always buzzing, and people get excited about their IEMs, so I always wanted to put a pair through its…
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#NewMusicFriday…New Record Releases You Need To Hear feat. Blue Lab Beats + 9 Other Artists!
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. (Albums are arranged with more traditional audiophile genres like Jazz and Blues at the top, and the non-traditional audiophile stuff towards the bottom) Here are my picks for this…
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Audiolab 6000N Play Wireless Audio Streaming Player Review: You Need This Spellbinding Hifi Music Streamer!
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in Budget, DACs, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, Music, Reviews, Streaming, WirelessIf you read my review of Audiolab’s 6000A Integrated Amp, you know I’m a big fan of that “Entry Level” amplifier. I loved it so much I ended up buying the review unit. After having such a pleasant experience with that product, I knew I had to take a listen to the matching 6000N Play…
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Album Of The Week: Malin Pettersen- “Alonesome”
This week’s Album Of The Week is from an artist I just discovered named Malin Pettersen. She’s a Norwegian singer-songwriter, who I’ve heard people describe as Country, but on the project I’m featuring today the music sounds more like Folk/Americana. The album is called “Alonesome”, and it’s a small collection of solo acoustic recordings that feature…
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#MusicMonday: New Music Playlist Feat. Jeff Goldblum & Gregory Porter + 11 Other Artists You Need To Hear!
Here’s a #MusicMonday audiophile playlist of great-sounding music you need to hear, including a new interpretation of a great Standard from Jazz superstars Jeff Goldblum and Gregory Porter plus 11 other songs! The playlist starts with more traditional audiophile stuff like Jazz and Blues, then moves on to non-traditional audiophile tracks towards the end. (TIDAL Music Stream Below) Check…
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iFi’s New $129 ZEN DAC: The Specs Are Tremendous!
iFi Audio just released the full info on their new budget desktop DAC/Headphone Amp, and the feature list is impressive. The ZEN DAC will sell for $129 in the U.S., and unlike the similarly-priced portable DAC/Amps they’ve put out in the past, (see iFi Audio Nano iDSD LE) this product doesn’t have a rechargeable battery.…
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#NewMusicFriday…New Record Releases You Need To Hear feat. Kim Gordon + 9 Other Artists!
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. (Albums are arranged with more traditional audiophile genres like Jazz and Blues at the top, and the non-traditional audiophile stuff towards the bottom) Here are my picks for…
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Album Of The Week: Chick Corea & Christian McBride & Brian Blade-“Trilogy 2”
This week’s Album Of The Week is from one of my favorite Jazz Artists, Chick Corea. It’s called Trilogy 2, and it’s a sequel of sorts, where he teams up again with his trio consisting of himself, Drummer Brian Blade, and Bassist Christian McBride. He’s not breaking any new ground with this album, it’s really…
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Deal: ELAC Fall Sale-Save At Least 25% On These Sensational Hifi Speakers!
If you’re looking for a deal on some spellbinding audiophile speakers, check out the specials on the ELAC AMAZON Store. You can save up to 25% off their standmount speakers, floorstanders, even their center channel speakers and subwoofers if you’re looking to do the home theater thing. To me, these are the best deals: ELAC Debut…
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BLON BL-03 In Ear Monitors Review: Are These Cheap Earphones Worth The Hype?
If you read through headphone forums and Facebook groups, you will find the $39 BLON BL-03 IEM is a hot commodity. It’s a budget earphone that sells for a little less than $40, and people love the way it sounds! I finally got my hands on a pair, and I must admit, just judging from…
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#MusicMonday: New Music Playlist Feat. Hiromi + 15 Other Artists You Need To Hear!
Here’s a #MusicMonday audiophile playlist of great-sounding music you need to hear, including a new song from great Japanese Jazz pianist Hiromi plus 15 other songs! The playlist starts with more traditional audiophile stuff like Jazz and Blues, then moves on to non-traditional audiophile tracks towards the end. (TIDAL Music Stream Below) Check this album out in High-Resolution Audio!…
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Upgrade Your Sound: These Enchanting Hi Res Audiophile Earphones Are Now Less Than $35!
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in Best Buys, Budget, Deals, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, MQA, Music, News, Portable AudioThe Final Audio Design E2000 High-Resolution Headphone in Black is now only $33.97 on Amazon, which is $11 off or almost 25% off the list price of $45. This earphone is a favorite of many audiophiles, including myself, because they are lightweight, comfortable, and have a rich mid-centric sound. If you listen to a lot of…
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#NewMusicFriday…New Record Releases You Need To Hear feat. Robert Glasper + 9 Other Artists!
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. (Albums are arranged with more traditional audiophile genres like Jazz and Blues at the top, and the non-traditional audiophile stuff towards the bottom) Here are my picks for…