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E255: The VSA Foundation Amplifier Experience

AudioAnalyst — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:26:41 +0000

Today, we explore the advances that upgrading my original Von Schweikert Audio ULTRA.9 loudspeakers to the new Foundation Series of amplifiers delivers. Get ready to be amazed, because you won’t believe how much more resolution and refinement this upgrade brings.

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E254: Fosi Audio's New BT20A MAX Integrated Amplifier

AudioAnalyst — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 22:04:51 +0000

Today, I will introduce the new, minuscule, overachieving integrated amplifier from Fosi Audio, the BT20A MAX, to the world! After reveling in its simply exceptional native voice, I pop the hood and supercharge it by dropping in a set of SparkoS Audio discrete OpAmps and really take it for a spin.

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E253: Here Comes Show Season: Florida's International Audio Expo

AudioAnalyst — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 19:24:03 +0000

Today I walk you through the first half of the year’s calendar of events as show season ramps up for 2026. And I share a conversation I had with Bart Andeer, the managing partner of the first event of the year, the Florida International Audio Expo.

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E252: Børresen Acoustics T5 SSE Loudspeaker

AudioAnalyst — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 18:50:24 +0000

Today, I’ll introduce you to the pinnacle of the newest range of speakers to join the Børresen Acoustics lineup, the T5 SSE. Learn what makes this range of speakers in general, and this model in particular, so unique and such a value.

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E251: Von Schweikert Audio's VR.thirty Foundation Loudspeaker

AudioAnalyst — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:51:26 +0000

Today, we explore the remarkable attributes of the Von Schweikert Audio VR.thirty Foundation, with its unequalled degree of versatility of placement and room integration. This speaker clearly represents an exceptional value for those with the ability to make them a part of their system!

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E250: The Fosi Audio ZP3 Balanced Linestage

AudioAnalyst — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:05:52 +0000

Today, we are going to take a dive into the performance of the two-hundred-dollar Fosi Audio ZP3 balanced preamplifier, yet another well-built and overachieving device. And then, we will give it an upgrade, rolling out the OpAmps with the SparkoS Labs SS3602 discrete devices. Spoiler alert! BIG difference!

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E249: Hyper Analogue's Sonic X4 Moving Coil Cartridge

AudioAnalyst — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:07 +0000

Today we take a closer look at a new, world-class phono cartridge, the Hyper Analogue Sonic X4. The Sonic X-4 is the first no-holds-barred cartridge in the Hyper Analogue line. To realize a phono cartridge intended to exceed the performance of all others, EVERYTHING matters.

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E248: VSA Loudspeaker Preview: with Damon Von Schweikert

AudioAnalyst — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 18:56:42 +0000

Updates on Damon Von Schweikert’s August visit to both install the VR.thirty Foundation loudspeakers for review, and to update the original amplifiers in my ULTRA.nines to the Foundation series. See what Damon accomplished during his visit!

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E247: Master Fidelity's NADAC Digital Suite

AudioAnalyst — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 17:51:00 +0000

Let’s take a closer look at the NADAC D DAC and NADAC C Clock, from Vancouver, BC, Canada’s Master Fidelity. Their unparalleled strengths allow them to reconstitute digital music files in the most natural, relaxed, artifact and distortion-free manner I’ve encountered, period!

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E246: LampizatOr Update: Genya & Aphrodite

AudioAnalyst — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 18:01:23 +0000

There has been a lot to talk about with Poland’s LampizatOr, and today, I’m going to bring you up to speed. Today, we learn about the value-driven Genya and the bold new flagship, the Aphrodite.

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E245: The Fosi Audio Q6 DAC Experience

AudioAnalyst — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 17:15:01 +0000

Today, I’m introducing another über-affordable, even more accomplished DAC than the SU-1, my previous budget champion. I'm talking about the ninety-nine-dollar Fosi Audio Q6. And because its audio output op-amp is mounted in a DIP8 socket, we get to see how tube rolling impacts its performance. Get ready for an interesting ride…

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E244: Acora Acoustics' MRB 1 Monitor

AudioAnalyst — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 20:16:10 +0000

Today’s episode features a product from a category that I don’t typically cover or particularly relish. But this one made such an impression that I had to share it with you. Meet the MRB-1, the distinguished entry model to Acora Acoustics’ most affordable product range.

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E243: The Børresen Bass Module Launch - with Jay of Jay's Audio Lab

AudioAnalyst — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 17:24:21 +0000

Today, we meet the new Børresen Bass Modules, the new dipole subwoofers from Børresen Acoustics of Denmark. The launch event was held in Chicagoland, at the “Next Level HiFi” boutique shop in Wayne, IL. And today’s chat features “Jay’s Audio Lab” YouTube content creator, Jay himself. This is a fascinating, highly effective, and unique low-frequency... Read More »

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The Next Few Weeks…

AudioAnalyst — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 16:58:41 +0000

I have been too engaged to produce a typical episode this week, so, I offer this short to explain what all is going on. See what is in store over the next few weeks! Have a look!

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E242: A Conversation with Next Level HiFi

AudioAnalyst — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 21:46:02 +0000

Over the past several years, I’ve had many interactions with and gotten to know the staff at Next Level HiFi in Wayne, Illinois. Today, we will hear from Next Level HiFi founder, Tyler Mueller, as he and I discuss some of the philosophies and standards set for and by him and his team. And, we... Read More »

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E241: Børresen Acoustics T5 SSE Preview

AudioAnalyst — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 15:48:41 +0000

Today, I’m presenting a preview of the pinnacle model of the latest Børresen Acoustics T series lineup, the majestic T5 Silver Supreme Edition, including a conversation with Audio Group Denmark’s North American Sales Manager, Peter Hansen. We will touch on some of the key attributes that define the SSE, or Silver Supreme Edition, enhancements, noting... Read More »

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E240: Announcing the audio analyst© Merchandise

AudioAnalyst — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 20:26:04 +0000

I have finally settled on and set up a print-on-demand store to offer branded merchandise for those subscribers and followers who want to show their support for my channel and writing. The offerings are very simple, just two items to start…a quality vintage tee shirt for about twenty bucks, or a very nice Under Armour... Read More »

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E239: New Arrivals from Fosi AND Von Schweikert

AudioAnalyst — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 22:13:31 +0000

Lots of news today…including some exciting very affordable electronics from Fosi Audio, and a new loudspeaker from Von Schweikert Audio, the VR.thirty. And, coming soon on the heels of these items will be the new Børresen T5 Silver Supreme Edition loudspeakers and the Critical Mass Systems Ultra-Gateway Rack system!

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E238: The Audionet Mach and Schrödinger Experience

AudioAnalyst — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 18:19:51 +0000

The latest additions to the Audionet Scientist Series, the new Mach linestage and the Schrödinger mono amplifiers are under examination in my reference system. At two-thirds the price of the Audionet statement Stern linestage and Heisenberg monos, and delivering the lion’s share of their performance, these new machines so closely match their performance that many... Read More »

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E236-10 “Alternate” Favorite Jazz Recordings-featuring Maurice Jeffries

AudioAnalyst — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 18:06:59 +0000

Today’s episode had its genesis some while ago, over a listening session with one of my closest friends and industry colleagues, Maurice Jeffries. Today, I’m happy to present part one, the first half of this realized concept, as we hear Maurice present a list of ten alternate jazz recordings that, while they may not be... Read More »

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E235: Parasound's JCA100 Tribute Amplifier

AudioAnalyst — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 16:26:08 +0000

Today, I explore both the genesis, and the experience, of the new Parasound JCA100 Tribute amplifier, both in stand-alone and vertical biamplification applications with the Halo JC1. I was fortunate enough to have been granted the opportunity to publish the first review of the Parasound Halo JC1+, the long-awaited revision to its venerated and nearly... Read More »

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E234: The Superb Dejitter It Switch X & WiFi X

AudioAnalyst — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 17:22:04 +0000

Today I want to relate the exceptional experiences I’ve enjoyed with the Dejitter It Systems Switch X and WiFi X, an advanced set of Networking devices that have reset my expectations and understanding of the effects such products may contribute to the sound quality of digital music playback. And with just a bit of a... Read More »

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E233: The Atma Sphere Class D Amplifier

AudioAnalyst — Sun, 06 Jul 2025 21:40:19 +0000

Today I share my look at the remarkable $6,320 a pair Atma-Sphere Class D monoblock amplifiers. Measuring a diminutive eleven inches wide, thirteen inches deep, standing just three inches tall, at an unimposing fourteen pounds, you may not be prepared for the surprising level of performance you are about to experience. The use of GaNFET... Read More »

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E232: High End Munich 2025: Four Extraordinary Rooms

AudioAnalyst — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:10:22 +0000

Today, I’ll share my experiences with some of the most accomplished presentations I discovered over the four days of the final Munich-based High End Society event held at the Munich Order Center. The rooms featuring Cessaro, Alsyvox, and Clarisys loudspeakers, and the Aries Cerat full system, were simply among the best sounding systems I’ve ever... Read More »

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E231: High End Munich 2025: Six Exceptional Rooms

AudioAnalyst — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 17:58:39 +0000

Today we’ll explore a number of the incredible sounding rooms that were on exhibit at the 2025 Munich High End event. I’ll share my thoughts on rooms using Kronos Audio analog gear, Master Fidelity digital gear, a captivating TIDAL system, Soulution’s new tangent tracking turntable using a unique approach, and two rooms using Acora Acoustics... Read More »

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