Tag: hifi audio
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#NewMusicFriday feat. Anderson .Paak & Norah Jones
Every Friday, I pick a bunch of the best sounding new albums so you can get your hi-fi fix…here are my picks for this week, including new music from two of my favorite artists, Anderson .Paak & Norah Jones!…(TIDAL streams below!) Norah Jones-Begin Again (Jazz/Pop) Bill Frisell, Thomas Morgan-Epistrophy (Live at the Village Vanguard 2016) Glen…
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EMOTIVA BasX TA-100 Integrated Amplifier/Tuner In The House!
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EMOTIVA is known for making some heavy duty audio gear and selling it at very low prices. Because of this, I have been really wanting to get some of their stuff in for review, and it has finally happened! This is the BasX TA-100 Integrated Amplifier (w/ tuner!) and it does a whole lot for…
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#MusicMonday Playlist Feat. Helge Lien Trio, Lee Fields & The Expressions
Here’s a #MusicMonday playlist of 10 more great sounding songs you need to hear, including new music from Norwegian Jazz group Helge Lien Trio… P. CashI’m an audio writer who started as a young audio salesman/consumer electronics professional back in the late 90s. That’s where I discovered the magic of 2-Channel sound. My thirst for great…
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KZ ZSN VS. ZSN PRO IEM REVIEW: WHICH IS THE BEST KZ IEM?
(Hey KZ Fans: Check out our review of the new KZ ZSX Terminator! It’s probably the best KZ IEM out right now!) When the KZ ZSN IEM came out, many reviewers including myself, immediately put it at the top of Knowledge Zenith earphone lineup. It improved upon the KZ formula in many ways, starting with…
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#NewMusicFriday feat. Kendrick Scott Oracle & Sara Bareilles
Every Friday, I pick a bunch of the best sounding new albums so you can get your hi-fi fix…here are my picks for this week, including new music from Kendrick Scott Oracle and Sara Bareilles!…(Click on the album covers for the TIDAL streams) 10-Helge Lien Trio (Jazz) It Rains Love-Lee Fields and The Expressions (Soul)…
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iFi xDSD Bluetooth DAC/Headphone Amp Review-Must Have Companion For Audiophile Headphones
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So not too long ago, I reviewed the iFi xCAN Bluetooth headphone amp, and today I’m reviewing its sister unit, the iFi xDSD combination Portable Bluetooth DAC and Headphone Amplifier. As I said in that review, it’s hard to tell the difference between the two by just looking at them, but basically, the xCAN is…
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SVS Announces New $799 Prime Pinnacle Audiophile Tower Speaker
The following is courtesy of SVS: SVS Announces Prime Pinnacle Tower Speaker. All-new SVS floorstanding speaker features new driver array, trickle down technology from the reference Ultra Series speakers and performance that will delight both discerning audiophiles and home theater fans, while blending seamlessly in a room. Youngstown, Ohio – April 2, 2019 – SVS, manufacturer of…
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#MusicMonday Playlist Feat. Marvin Gaye and Steve Earle
Here’s a #MusicMonday playlist of 10 more great sounding songs you need to hear, including new music from soul legend Marvin Gaye’s Lost Album “You’re The Man”…enjoy! P. CashI’m an audio writer who started as a young audio salesman/consumer electronics professional back in the late 90s. That’s where I discovered the magic of 2-Channel sound.…
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NAD D 3045 Hybrid Digital DAC Integrated Amplifier In The House!
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NAD D3045 Hybrid Digital DAC Amplifier ($699) – I call it a little wonder box…Integrated Power Amp, High-Current Headphone Amp, USB DAC w/ MQA and DSD, not to mention an APT-X HD Bluetooth Reciever. There’s not much this relatively small box can’t do. I can’t wait to put it through its paces! Stay tuned for the review……
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#NewMusicFriday feat. Joshua Redman & Lion Babe
Every Friday, I pick a bunch of the best sounding new albums so you can get your hi-fi fix…here are my picks for this week, including a cool new project from Jazz Master Joshua Redman and a new recording from one of my fav indie R&B groups Lion Babe…(Click on the album covers for the…
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Dyplay Urban Traveller Active Noise Cancelling Headphones
Good Looks, Above Average Noise Cancelling, and Decent Sound. The Dyplay Urban Traveller Bluetooth Active Noise Cancelling Headphones are wireless over the ear noise canceling headphones that as of this writing, sell for $79.99 on Amazon. Just looking at the specs I really didn’t expect much, but once I got them in my hand, I was…
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#MusicMonday Playlist Feat. Andrew Bird and Kendrick Scott Oracle
Here’s a #MusicMonday playlist of 10 more great sounding songs you need to hear, including new music from Indie Rock Star Andrew Bird…enjoy! P. CashI’m an audio writer who started as a young audio salesman/consumer electronics professional back in the late 90s. That’s where I discovered the magic of 2-Channel sound. My thirst for great…
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5 Best Sounding Earbuds/Earphones Under $30
Man the game has really changed over the last year or so. Not so long ago, you couldn’t find many earphones under $30 that sounded decent. Now there are tons of them out there, filling the need for some inexpensive everyday carry earphones/earbuds that sound good for your daily commute. Or maybe you’re just rough…
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PSB Speakers Alpha P5 Bookshelf Speakers In The House! (+ Unboxing Pics)
As an audiophile, there’s nothing I love more than bookshelf speakers. It never ceases to amaze me how speaker designers can stuff amazing musical performances in such relatively tiny little boxes. One tiny little speaker that bowls me over is the PSB Speakers Imagine Mini. I first heard them hooked up to a Rega Brio Integrated Amp, and…
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#NewMusicFriday feat. Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah & Jenny Lewis
Every Friday, I pick a bunch of the best sounding new albums so you can get your hi-fi fix…here are my picks for this week, including a cool new Jazz project from the prolific Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah and an excellent recording from indie darling Jenny Lewis…(Click on the album covers for the TIDAL streams)…
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How To Get The Best MQA Audio With TIDAL and Your iPhone (Plus A Word Regarding Android)
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in DACs, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, MQA, Music, Portable Audio, Software, Streaming, WirelessSince TIDAL added universal MQA (Tidal Masters) support to their iOS app, there has been some confusion on how to get the highest quality hi-res MQA audio stream out to your headphones or audio system. John Darko jumped right on this with an excellent explanation of why getting hi-res audio out of an iPhone can…
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#MusicMonday Playlist Feat. Snarky Puppy and The Cinematic Orchestra
Here’s a #MusicMonday playlist of 10 more great sounding songs you need to hear, including new music from Grammy Winning Nu-Jazz band Snarky Puppy…enjoy! P. CashI’m an audio writer who started as a young audio salesman/consumer electronics professional back in the late 90s. That’s where I discovered the magic of 2-Channel sound. My thirst for…
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Best Affordable/Budget Audiophile Headphones (2019)
With Affordable/Budget Audiophile headphones, one usually can’t expect world-class sonics, but nowadays, you can get several models that get you pretty darn close. With the HD58X Jubilee, Sennheiser and Massdrop have changed the game, providing the best sound ever in a $150 headphone, and AKG has furthered their dominance of the budget headphone market with…
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TRIANGLE ELARA LN01A Active Bookshelf Speaker In The House!
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Powered, or Active Speakers are becoming a big thing in the 2-Channel audio world. For those who are turned off by the prospect of matching an amp to a set of speakers, or even hooking up stereo equipment, active speakers are a simple way to get into audio with a minimum amount of fuss. There…
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#NewMusicFriday feat. David Byrne & Dwight Trible
Every Friday, I pick five of the best sounding new albums to wake up your Hi-Fi rig…here are my picks for this week, including an amazing Vocal Jazz project from the incomparable Dwight Trible, and a cool recording from the Talking Heads’ David Byrne…(Click on the album covers for the TIDAL streams) 1. Dwight Trible-Mothership…