Tag: MQA
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#MusicMonday: New Music Playlist Feat. Flying Lotus + 10 Other Artists You Need To Hear!
Here’s a #MusicMonday audiophile playlist of great sounding music you need to hear, including new music from prolific Hip-Hop producer Flying Lotus feat. Anderson .Paak, plus 10 other songs you need to hear! (TIDAL Music Streaming below) TIDAL PLAYLIST LINK P. CashI’m an audio writer who started as a young audio salesman/consumer electronics professional back in…
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NAD Electronics D 3045 HybridDigital DAC Amplifier Review: Flexible And Affordable
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At one point in time, other than being known as one of the best stereo amplifier brands, NAD was known for nondescript grey audio components that sounded great and didn’t cost a lot of money. Features and fluff were kept to a minimum, with the bulk of the budget put into high-current amplification. That way…
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#NewMusicFriday…Music You Need To Hear feat. Ari Lennox And Logic!
Every #NewMusicFriday, I pick a bunch of the best sounding new albums so you can get your audiophile music fix!…here are my picks for this week, including new stuff from Hip Hop Superstar Logic and R&B songstress Ari Lennox! Her debut album “Shea Butter Baby” on J.Cole’s Dreamville label is excellent!… (TIDAL streams below) P. CashI’m an…
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Save Now On The Most Talked About Earphone Under $50! (Click For Discount Code)
Featuring a dual-driver configuration with one dynamic 10-millimeter woofer and one 6-millimeter tweeter per ear, the Tin Audio T2 IEM is known for its clean, clear sound. Its also been lauded for build quality that exceeds expectation for the price point, boasting metal housings and a 3.9-foot braided silver cable equipped with MMCX connectors. These…
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Brainwavz B200 (V2) Dual Balanced Armature IEM Review: Among The Best Wired Earbuds
As I said when I reviewed their $299 B400 Quad-Balanced Armature earphones, the $120 B200 Dual Balanced Armature IEM is part of Brainwavz plan to offer a more refined product with the same value/price proposition as their $20 earbuds. The B400 was a smashing success, offering rich holographic sound comparable with multi-driver IEMs several times…
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#NewMusicFriday…Music You Need To Hear feat. Joel Ross And Vampire Weekend!
Every #NewMusicFriday, I pick a bunch of the best sounding new albums so you can get your audiophile music fix!…here are my picks for this week, including new stuff from Indie Rockers Vampire Weekend and amazing Blue Note Vibraphonist Joel Ross!…(TIDAL streams below) P. CashI’m an audio writer who started as a young audio salesman/consumer electronics…
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PSB Alpha P5 Review: One Of The Best Speakers Under $500
PSB Speakers first released their entry-level Alpha series back in 1991, and from the beginning, they aimed to deliver remarkable value and performance. Based on the stellar reviews, I’d have to say they succeeded. This year at CES 2019, they announced an all-new Alpha series redesigned from the ground up, with brand new drivers, cabinets,…
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Triangle AIO 3 Multiroom Speaker And AIO C Audiophile Music Streamer In The House!
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This week I’m checking out the AIO Multiroom system from Triangle. They are a French hi-fi manufacturer that makes some of the most beautiful speakers, and now they are bringing that same craftsmanship to multiroom speaker systems, something along the lines of Sonos or the new Bowers & Wilkins Formation system. AIO, unlike some of…
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Get This High-End Audiophile Headphone At A Bargain Basement Price!
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in Best Buys, Budget, DACs, Deals, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, MQA, Music, Portable AudioWhen The AudioQuest Nighthawk Carbon Headphone first came out a few years back, it used to routinely sell for $699, but now you can get it at the crazy price of $299! The Nighthawk Carbon is a bonafide audiophile headphone that is not only beautiful to look at, but also provides a smooth, warm sound…
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#MusicMonday Audiophile Playlist Feat. Alfa Mist
Here’s a #MusicMonday playlist of more great sounding songs you need to hear, including new music from hot London Jazz Pianist and Producer Alfa Mist! (TIDAL Playlist below) 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…
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Amazon May Try Hi-Res Music Streaming…What Does It Mean For Tidal And Qobuz?
According to a report by Music Business Worldwide, Amazon is looking to jump into Hi-Res music streaming, challenging established audiophile music streamers like Tidal and Qobuz. The streams are reported to be part of a new tier added onto their existing Amazon Music Unlimited service. Hi-Res music streaming if you didn’t know, is music streamed…
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New Audirvana version 3.5 Now Available for MacOS-Better Sound For Your High-Resolution Audio
Audirvana, the popular audiophile music software now has a new 3.5 version for MacOS. The new version is completely rewritten and features a new GUI, better sound quality, and a new mini player view. The following is courtesy of AUDIRVANA: Paris, 25 April 2019 – AUDIRVANA, maker of the leading expert audio software for Mac,…
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#NewMusicFriday…Audiophile Music feat. Ezra Collective
Every #NewMusicFriday, I pick a bunch of the best sounding new albums so you can get your audiophile music fix!…here are my picks for this week, including new stuff from hot UK Jazz Band Ezra Collective!…(TIDAL streams below) P. CashI’m an audio writer who started as a young audio salesman/consumer electronics professional back in the…
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#MusicMonday Playlist Feat. Angélique Kidjo and Lizzo
Here’s a #MusicMonday playlist of 10 more great sounding songs you need to hear, including new music from Breakout Rap Artist Lizzo fresh from Coachella and Angélique Kidjo who currently has a great album paying tribute to the “Queen of Salsa” Celia Cruz. (TIDAL Playlist below) P. CashI’m an audio writer who started as a young…
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PS Audio Sprout100 Integrated Amplifier In The House!
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Ever since the first version of PS Audio’s Sprout Integrated Amplifier was announced back in 2015, I was intrigued by its promise. PS Audio was a well-respected high-end audio company, with renown driven not only by great sounding gear but also by the personality of its founder Paul McGowan. Before Sprout, all of their gear…
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#NewMusicFriday feat. Beyoncé’s Homecoming & The Rolling Stones
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 Beyoncé’s new live album Homecoming, which was recorded during her history-making set at last year’s Coachella & The Rolling Stones new greatest hits album HONK!…(TIDAL streams below!) P. CashI’m…
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Atlantic Technology Promises Better Streaming From New Powered Speakers
The following is courtesy of Atlantic Technology: Norwood, MA – April 16, 2019 – The FS-252 system are the first of an exciting new range of high-performance wireless products from Atlantic Technology that feature SKAA® wireless technology for receiving and transmitting high-quality audio. Derived from the pro music industry, SKAA is a standard designed for audio creating a dedicated…
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Triangle Elara LN01A Active Bookshelf Speaker Review-Bluetooth Speakers Fit For An Audiophile
Triangle is a French manufacturer of high-end speakers and the Elara is their entry-level series of speakers. The range is made up of both passive and active variants, and what I’m looking at today is one of the active models, specifically the $649 LN01A bookshelf speaker. They also make an active floorstanding model, the LN05A. As…
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AXPONA 2019 Show Report: High End Audio In Pictures
Be sure to check out our other AXPONA Posts: Budget/Affordable Audiophile Speakers And Electronics Hands-On With The Best Audiophile Headphones Part 1 Hands-On With The Best Audiophile Headphones Part 2 As with every audio show, there were some great rooms and then there were some duds…but at the end of the day, I heard some…
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AXPONA 2019 Show Report: Budget/Affordable Audiophile Speakers And Electronics
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in Budget, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Integrated Amps, Music, News, Power Amps, Preamps, Speakers, Streaming, WirelessBe sure to check out our other AXPONA Posts: Hands-On With The Best Audiophile Headphones Part 1 Hands-On With The Best Audiophile Headphones Part 2 High End Audio In Pictures Since I usually cover affordable or budget audiophile gear on a daily basis, I tried to keep an eye out for some of the low-cost,…