After the success of the Sopra N°2 loudspeaker created as a special edition for the 10th anniversary of Focal and Naim joining forces, Focal has applied the expertise acquired on this exclusive finish to launch a collection of new Sopra finishes for 2023.These changes will only affect Sopra N°2 models. The prices for the finishes... Read More »
Time Out was the first jazz album to sell more than a million copies. The album was certified platinum in 1997 and double platinum in 2011. The single, "Take Five", also sold over a million. And it has been reissued endlessly. So why bother with yet another? Because this release in Pure DSD256 from HDTT... Read More »
The MC901’s Little Brother Continues the Brand’s Hybrid Drive Technology Binghamton, NY – December 8, 2022 – McIntosh is proud to announce the MC451 Dual Mono Power Amplifier, a unique combination of a vacuum tube and solid-state amplifier that uses McIntosh's Hybrid Drive™ technology. The MC451 follows the success of McIntosh’s MC901 model. A more... Read More »
Thousand Oaks, CA, December 8, 2022 - Zesto Audio is pleased to announce the launch of their new Eros 500 Select Monoblocks, quite possibly the most powerful Class A tube amps available. Each amp has 250 watts of dynamic Class A power. The Eros 500 Select ships with KT150 output tubes, but has the perfect auto bias... Read More »
State-of-the-Art Network Switch Delivers Ultimate Audio Performance Woodcliff Lake, NJ, November 30, 2022: Silent Angel, designer and Manufacturer of High End digital components, proudly introduces Bonn NX: the world’s finest “Audio Grade” Network Switch. Whereas other network switches have been adapted from the mass market home computer industry, Silent Angel purpose-designs all its network switches... Read More »
Cary Audio is pleased to announce the integration of TIDAL Connect for the DMS-650, DMS-700, and DMS-800PV network audio players. TIDAL Connect allows you to use TIDAL’s mobile or desktop app instead of the Cary Audio Streamer 2.0 app to access TIDAL. By using the TIDAL app and Connect features, you can browse and play all your TIDAL music... Read More »
The Bison epitomizes Strength, Stability and Consistency. 3 words that accurately describe Totem Acoustic’s 35 year journey of continual global success as a loudspeaker manufacturer in the high-performance audio spectrum. Being the largest and most powerful terrestrial mammal in North America, the Bison is symbolically sacred to many indigenous tribes; a culture that has been a beacon for Totem... Read More »
Chopin's music is loved by many. And many pianists gravitate to performing his works. Unfortunately, not all pianists should play Chopin—both Chopin and we would be better off if they found some other poor composer to butcher. But, when Chopin's music falls into the hands of an empathetic artist devoted to communicating Chopin, ah then,... Read More »
David Crosby, If I Could Only Remember My Name. Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab, MFSL 2-496, Original Master Recording, Gain 2™ Ultra Analog, 2 x 12" 45 RPM SuperVinyl™ 180g LPs, Numbered Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Gatefold, 2022 First up...the spring 2022 Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab, 2 X 45 RPM, limited, numbered remastered reissue on... Read More »
People queuing up for registration Trade Show Hall This year's AES show was a bit unusual. The number of exhibitors was down to perhaps a quarter of what it normally is, and the number of papers was similarly reduced. This was made worse by a number of vendors and presenters who had been scheduled to... Read More »
The Brand Introduces the S14 Integrated Network Streamer to Provide Additional Flexibility for HiFi Music Consumption TOKYO, JAPAN (DECEMBER 2, 2022) –Rotel is proud to introduce its S14 Integrated Network Streamer offering discerning listeners a high-performance product to access and enjoy online music with ease. This solution delivers the family-owned audio company’s promise of quality,... Read More »
Fezz Audio is now in stock in USA!For 30 years Toroidy Pl. has been an innovator in the field of power supply design and manufacture. With several patents their Fezz Audio amplifiers are the only ones in the world to use toroidal output transformers in single-ended tube amplifiers. The Fezz Audio approach offers significant benefits... Read More »
Packing in sophisticated sonic technology that outstrips other USB-C to 3.5mm headphone jack adapters, the latest addition to iFi’s GO series delivers superior sound at a super-affordable price Southport, England – iFi audio expands its GO series of ultraportable DAC/headphone amps with the GO link – a headphone dongle that delivers supercharged sound when connected... Read More »
San Marcos, CA, November 29, 2022 "As digital playback components and computer hardware become ever more advanced, the quality of the USB and other cable connections should not be ignored," noted John McDonald, president of Audience. "Our new Studio Two USB cable can play a vital role in getting more musical enjoyment out of high-resolution... Read More »
Gayle Ellett, Topanga Canyon. 2022, Photo by Rita Street Gayle Ellett is one of the founding members of Djam Karet, an instrumental quartet that recently released their 20th album, Island In The Red Night Sky. He's also working on the second release from his own band, Gayle Ellett and The Electromags, and is actively involved... Read More »
This is an ongoing project by Claude Lemaire of Soundevaluations 206. Bionic Boogie, "Chains"/"Cream (Always Rises to the Top)." Polydor – PRO 066 (1978), 12" 33 1/3 rpm, promo. Genre: disco. Bionic Boogie was the brainchild of American disco producer, musician, and songwriter Gregg Diamond, who rose to prominence in early 1976 with "More, More, More" (Buddah... Read More »
Cantate Domino. Torsten Nilsson (Conductor), Oscar's Motet Choir, Alf Linder (organ), Marianne Mellnas (soprano), Proprius 7762/AudioNautes Recordings AN-RTR-2107, 15-ips, 2-track reel-to-reel tape, IEC EQ, Price: €850 (until January); €990 (after January, 2023). Proprius Records' conjure up many fond memories for old time audiophiles and for good reason! And thanks to Fabio Camorani, founder and owner... Read More »
Here we have one of the world’s greatest French conductors and one of the world’s finest French orchestras (albeit located in the United States) playing the very essence of French music. And this particular album is perhaps one of the greatest Mercury Living Presence recordings. We've been fortunate to have some good vinyl reissues over... Read More »
Greeting friends, I hope you are doing well, and Happy Holidays to you! Today's article is about the Audio Note (UK) AN-K/SPe compact high-performance stand-mounted loudspeakers ($5665 USD per pair HERE), along with their intended AN-K stands ($936 USD per pair HERE). The Audio Note (UK) AN-K/SPe Loudspeakers The Audio Note (UK) AN-K/SPe loudspeakers are... Read More »
There are things one can do to their system that result in changes that are either subtle or dramatic. Little things like feet, tweaks, etc., might provide a nice subtle difference for the better (or worse) while cables and the like might result in greater improvements, while something like a component is rather dramatic. Though... Read More »
Opportunities like this are once-in-a-lifetime. Now you can own what many consider to be the greatest source component ever built. We have one turntable remaining in our inventory. It is a Proscenium Black Diamond V, a 'table that was returned from a reviewer and refreshed to "like new" Mark V standards. If you've ever... Read More »
Groundskeeping, Kenneth James Gibson. Meadows Heavy Recorders Kenneth James Gibson is a true rarity. He's equally comfortable writing, arranging, recording & engineering (for other artists as well) and producing his own ambient and electronic music. He's a highly respected artist amongst his genres, peers and fans alike. His music has been featured in some of... Read More »
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, NOVEMBER 22, 2022 — Wireworld Cable Technology, one of the world's most respected brands of high-performance audio and video cables, announces the release of the Stellar 48™, a UHS certified fiber optic HDMI cable. These extended-range cables feature Wireworld’s newly developed VIVIDTECH system, which reduces noise for improved picture and sound quality. Stellar... Read More »
Belafonte At Carnegie Hall and Belafonte Sings The Blues Available on 200-Gram Vinyl and SACD via Acoustic Sounds October 25, 2022 – Harry Belafonte has been breaking records and breaking down barriers since his unparalleled career began in the 1950s. His tremendous legacy as a musician, activist and actor is being celebrated on November 5th, 2022, when Belafonte... Read More »
Monolith Audition series speakers bring excellent audio performance to any room without breaking the bank Brea, Calif., November 8, 2022 - Monolith, the high-end audio brand from Monoprice, today announced its Audition series home theater speaker solutions. Coming soon, Audition speakers will be available in bookshelf, center-channel and two tower configurations. These affordable and powerful Monolith speakers deliver immersive, room-filling sound,... Read More »
Frank Doris's article is republished from PS Audio's Copper magazine, Issue 131, and was submitted by him as one of Frank's ongoing contributions to Positive Feedback. As a hard-core audiophile, I've spent the better part of my life working on improving my audio systems. I'll admit—mostly because of selfishness. I want to hear music reproduced as... Read More »
Ye Olde Editor at RMAF 2019, in water color mode. Photograph by Scot Hull; image processing by that very Robinson himself…. About that One Step… Audiophiles who are tuned into things analog, reissues of same, and record collecting are certainly aware of the recent controversy regarding the processing of Mobile Fidelity Sound Labs (MFSL, or... Read More »
The New Product Delivers Premium Digital Performance to Enhance any Home Audio System BINGHAMTON, NY - (November 17, 2022) - McIntosh is proud to announce the MDA200 D/A Converter, allowing users to add premium digital music capabilities to an analog audio system. At the heart of the MDA200 is the McIntosh DA2 Digital Audio Module... Read More »
Some viewers of our first conversation on my YouTube channel, the audio analyst© "Episode 89: Andreas Koch and Digital Recording" (https://youtu.be/eH-WW5s3NBM), which dropped on September 25th of this year, suggested that the information he shared was not only utterly fascinating, but was actually revelatory. With that in mind, Andreas was kind enough to join me... Read More »
Montreal, Canada — November 15, 2022 — Today Focal Naim America, a leading North American importer, and distributor of premium consumer and professional electronics brands, has announced the fourth playlist for “Mixed on Focal” a program to highlight the true sound of music as the artist, mix engineer, producer, and record label meant the songs to be heard. This new HD Audio... Read More »
Fine Sounds Americas Introduces the MaiA DS3 Stereo Integrated Amp and Stereo Box S3 BT MISTELBACH, AUSTRIA (November 15, 2022) – Fine Sounds Americas and Pro-Ject USA are proud to announce the new MaiA DS3 and Stereo Box S3 BT integrated amplifier and receiver models from Pro-Ject Audio Systems. The compact models are a perfect... Read More »
Hannes Minnaar (b.1984) is a pianist to keep one's ears on. He is is consistently described by critics as able to convey musical essence in all its purity, and I've become convinced this is true. I first came to know him through his contributions with the Van Baerle Trio and I've very much enjoyed his... Read More »
Weiss was founded in 1985 in Uster, Switzerland by Daniel Weiss, previously an employee at STUDER, where he specialized in designing frequency converters used in its digital recorders. Until 2000, he specialized in digital devices for mastering studios, and later he proposed D/A converters for audiophiles. We are testing its top D/A Converter designed for... Read More »
J.S. BACH: Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring (arr. Samuel Adler); Sheep May Safely Graze; Wachet auf (both arr. Len Rhodes). LAURIDSEN: O magnum mysterium (arr. Grant Gershon and Morten Lauridsen). Anne Akiko Meyers, violin; Los Angeles Master Chorale/Grant Gershon (with Jaebon Huang, organ). Avie Records AV 2585 (WAV download, approx. 19 mins.) Last issue, I was... Read More »
"I tell you, Harold, these damned House Spikes really work!"
Cables are controversial among many in high-end audio. Nay-sayers, skeptics, audio cheapskates, and those-who-just-like-to-argue abound. Roger Skoff herein provides a rational structure for those in audio sales to operate within, expressed in a way very similar to a sales memo to an audio company staff member. PF publishes it for what it's worth; if you... Read More »
The Editors is a series of interviews with audio magazine editors from all over the world—both printed and online magazines, and portals. It started on January 1st, 2012, and 34 interviews have been published so far—the one below is No. 35. Our aim is to make our readers more familiar with the people who usually... Read More »
