Scott Robertson, Author at Positive Feedback

The Parasound Halo Integrated Amplifier - Raising the Bar for Price/Performance

Scott Robertson — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 20:13:27 +0000

The world of high-end audio is wondrous, but can easily reach the realm of unrealistic indulgence for all but the very wealthy. I have been fortunate to hear two channel audio systems with price tags well into the six-figure range (plus custom or acoustically treated listening rooms) and have wonderful sonic imprints of the experiences.... Read More »

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Furutech NanoFlux Power Cords, NanoFlux Speaker Cables, and NCF Receptacles

Scott Robertson — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 09:03:52 +0000

As an engineer, I find it very gratifying when I review products that apply science to great success in delivering outstanding sound—a difference you can readily hear, provided the overall system can resolve high quality audio. Furutech has been in pursuit of such scientific application to sound reproduction. Their NanoFlux Speaker Cables, NanoFlux Power Cables,... Read More »

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Adventures in Cabling

Scott Robertson — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 01:16:25 +0000

Want to start an argument with your audiophile friends? Tell them cables don't make a difference in sound. Or conversely, tell them cables do make a very clear and easily discernable difference. One side or the other, you are bound to get all kinds of personal experience stories and possible pseudo-science claims as to why... Read More »

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Sunshine Company, Ltd. S50 Underboard Speaker Isolation Platforms (with notes about the V-50 Ultra-Thin Underboard by David W. Robinson)

Scott Robertson — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 00:26:16 +0000

The Sunshine Company, Ltd. S50 Underboard Isolation Platform Early this year, David Robinson asked if I would be interested in reviewing a line of cost-effective isolation products from a Japanese company, Sunshine Company, Ltd., with my Magnepan 3.7i loudspeakers. They claimed excellent success in helping music lovers and audiophile improve the performance of their audio... Read More »

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Magnepan 3.7i Upgrade and System Woes and Woo-hoos!

Scott Robertson — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 00:45:21 +0000

(Including… deep breath here!... notes on the ModWright KWA 150 Signature Amplifier and LS 100 Preamplifier; the eXemplar T105 two-box tubed universal player; the Rogue Audio R99 Super Magnum Preamp and Rogue Audio Medusa Hybrid Vacuum Tube Amplifier; the Blue Circle BC30X1 Powerline Conditioner) When I reviewed the Magnepan 3.7 and Bass Panel DWM speakers... Read More »

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An Audio Feast: Magnepan, Pass Labs, Oppo Digital, and Cardas!

Scott Robertson — Wed, 05 Mar 2014 23:31:42 +0000

Background You always remember your first love. In my case, at least audio-wise, that was with a pair of Magnepan 3.3's. I was struck by the way the sound filled the listening room—it sounded like the entire wall was radiating sound. Not just any sound, but crystal-clear sound. I still remember the way the highs... Read More »

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