Outhere Music is pleased to announce the acquisition of the prestigious Dutch label Channel Classics Records, founded by Jared Sacks in 1990. Channel Classics has acquired a strong international reputation due to the quality of sound produced and recorded by Jared Sacks, as well as his A&R discoveries and collaborations over the past 31 years.... Read More »
Salisbury, England – October 15, 2021 - Naim Audio is delighted to be named a CES® 2022 Innovation Awards Honoree, for Uniti Atom Headphone Edition. The announcement was made last night at CES Unveiled, Amsterdam, as a part of a global rollout of award winners ahead of CES 2022, the world’s most influential technology... Read More »
Tampa, Florida—October 2021—The third annual Florida Audio Expo will take place February 18–20, 2022, at the newly refurbished Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore hotel. Tickets are now on sale to give attendees the opportunity to experience 12 floors’ worth of products from the world’s leading audio brands. Admission will be $15 for... Read More »
Ye Olde Editor at Rocky Mountain Audio Fest, Denver, CO, 2019 (photograph by Scot Hull of Part-Time Audiophile; image processing by David W. Robinson) I haven't been doing much traveling over the past couple of years. No news here: COVID-19/Delta, you see. And thus, no audio shows. But just recently I did get an opportunity... Read More »
Ye Olde Editor in a tobacco moment (photograph by John Robinson) These thoughts are short and to the point. High-end audio is filled with reviews (many of those should read "reviews"), arguments, and endless debates about reference standards, ratings, lists, best-ofs, and so on…endlessly. There are über, no-holds-barred components/systems, at (usually) astronomical prices. Then again,... Read More »
An important announcement! The energetic and brilliant Charles Kirmuss has no grass growing under his feet as he announces changes in usage of his superb KA-RC-1 Ultrasonic Record Restoration System and newly developed and very high value speaker cables for audiophile systems. I inquired about the cleaning process since there is so much buzz associated... Read More »
The ideal balance between performance and convenience. Andover announces the latest addition to its Spin Collection: the SpinDeck MAX automatic turntable ($599). Featuring high-quality materials and precision-engineered parts, SpinDeck MAX is the perfect companion to the SpinBase Turntable Speaker System or any audio system, striking an ideal balance between performance and convenience. With its fully... Read More »
Paris, October 5, 2021. Xandrie SA, parent company of Qobuz, the French high-quality music streaming and download platform, is accelerating its growth strategy in Asia and announces the acquisition of e-onkyo music, a high-resolution music download platform, from Onkyo Corporation, the Japanese high-end electronics manufacturer. Qobuz continues its international growth strategy in Asia The acquisition... Read More »
Roger Skoff writes about the best way to approach improving your system Just in case you'd forgotten, Roger Skoff is the former Owner/Designer of XLO Cables, and currently occupies the same position with his new company, RSX Technologies. Just about everybody knows the old saying about a chain being no stronger than its weakest link.... Read More »
With a sound as flavoursome and richly detailed as a delicious single malt Scotch, the hip-dac2 portable USB DAC/headphone amp delivers the perfect pick-me-up for any music lover on-the-go Southport, England – The hip-dac is one of iFi’s most popular USB DAC/headphone amps, beloved for its affordable price, extensive hi-res specification, distinctive design reminiscent of a... Read More »
Octave’s first-ever vinyl records are now available in limited editions of 500 each Boulder, Colorado, September 30, 2021 – PS Audio’s Octave Records is proud to announce its first vinyl LPs: Say Somethin’ by virtuoso jazz trumpet player Gabriel Mervine and Out of Thin Air by GRAMMY®-winning solo pianist Don Grusin. Both records were recorded “live” in the studio by the artists,... Read More »
This is an ongoing project by Claude Lemaire of Soundevaluations 176. Blood, Sweat & Tears, Blood, Sweat & Tears. Columbia – CS 9720 (1968), MoFi – UD1S 2-016 Box (2021), (2x45 rpm), #004348 of 6000. Genre: rock- jazz, jazz passages, jazz rock fusion, groovy soul rock, art rock, psychedelic flirtings, blues, ballad, fanfare, classical. Quick. What is... Read More »
Per Norgaard, Paul Ruders. Works for Solo Cello. Wilhelmina Smith. Ondine ODE 1381-2 With much contemporary music composed in the high modernist idiom, we pretty much have to follow the composers to see where they go. Guidelines are hard to find. Is it an interesting place? Does the music speak to us? Can we infer... Read More »
Simaudio, Boucherville, Quebec, Canada It is with great sadness, that after a short illness we announce the passing of our President, Louis Lemire, on the evening of Thursday, September 23rd, at the age of 55. Passionate about audio and music from a young age, Louis became an electronics engineer to satisfy his passion. It was... Read More »
Designed for Discerning Audiophiles and Others Looking for a High Resolution, Universal Hybrid Option; Duo Incorporates 64 Audio’s Complete Tia System, Apex Core, Wave Sync, and LID Technologies VANCOUVER, Wash., Sept. 23, 2021 - 64 Audio, the leader in custom and universal fit in-ear monitors, is proud to announce the launch of the Duo Universal... Read More »
Free update arrives first on Uniti range and dedicated music-streaming players Salisbury, England – September 23, 2021 - Naim Audio is delighted to introduce yet more listening options for its award-winning family of music-streaming players and systems, with a free software update enabling TIDAL Connect. TIDAL Connect allows you to explore all the rich features... Read More »
Mike Moffat still photo sourced from Schiit Audio video VALENCIA, CA—Mike Moffat, 73, is co-founder of the wildly successful Schiit Audio, which turned home audio on its ear with its affordable direct sales model. With manufacturing plants in California and Corpus Christi, TX, Schiit makes electronics ranging from $100 Digital to Analog Converters (DACs) and... Read More »
Vulcan Turntable Wall-mount Shelf is a Singular Solution for Consumers and CI Pros GRAND RAPIDS, MI, September 21, 2021 – Pangea Audio Distributing, a developer and manufacturer of high-performance, high-value audio accessories, is now shipping its first turntable mount, designed for DIY and custom installation (CI) applications. The Vulcan Turntable Wall-mount Shelf (SRP: $149.95), eliminates performance-robbing vibrations, thanks in... Read More »
HIFIMAN Updates Acclaimed Headphone with Stealth Magnet Technology and Bluemini R2R Bluetooth Dongle BELLMORE, NY, September 22, 2021 – HIFIMAN, a leader in high fidelity personal audio, today announced an update to one of its most popular models. The new DEVA Pro (SRP: $329) picks up where its predecessor left off, offering full-range, audiophile-grade sonics, whether... Read More »
HIFIMAN’s Second-generation Bluetooth Add-on Increases Detail, Enhances Overall Performance BELLMORE, NY, September 22, 2021 – HIFIMAN, the leader in high fidelity personal audio, is now shipping the new Bluemini R2R Bluetooth dongle, designed to bring high-resolution wireless audio to select models of the company’s headphones. The Bluemini R2R Bluetooth dongle (SRP: $149) is an update of... Read More »
New Stealth Magnet Technology Represents a Breakthrough in Headphone Performance BELLMORE, NY, September 22, 2021 – HIFIMAN, a leader in high fidelity personal audio, is now shipping the new Arya with Stealth Magnet technology, an update of one of the company’s most popular headphones to date. Like its predecessor, the new Arya (SRP: $1,599) is... Read More »
HIMALAYA DAC’s R2R Chip Incorporates New Algorithm For Improved Power Handling and Efficiency BELLMORE, NY, September 22, 2021 – HIFIMAN, the leader in high fidelity personal audio, today announced a new ultra-low-energy consumption R2R DAC module, HIMALAYA. The HIMALAYA is a precision, 24bit Digital-to-Analogue Convertor that relies on R2R architecture, notable for its FPGA (Field Programmable... Read More »
The new Anni brings ULTIMA tech to today’s high-performance headphones and compact loudspeakers Kent, UK, 21st September 2021: Chord Electronics has launched its first ever small desktop integrated amplifier, Anni. Capable of driving both headphones and compact loudspeakers, the Qutest-sized Anni benefits from the company’s proprietary ULTIMA circuit topology and is perfectly positioned to exploit... Read More »
The new Clearway USB brings extraordinary performance, plus a lifetime warranty for a budget price Wiltshire, England, September 17th: Chord Company’s multi-award-winning Clearway range, which includes digital and analogue interconnects, speaker cables and more, has expanded to include a new USB cable offering superb performance and value for money. The new Clearway USB is priced from just £100... Read More »
In April of this year we had to make the tough decision to postpone our 2021 show. We have since signed a new contract with the venue, and it is now time to start booking rooms for the show! General registration opens Oct 15, 2021. 1) The Early-Bird rates will end December 15, 2021.... Read More »
Qobuz unveils two new features - My Weekly Q and Apple CarPlaytm online - to create a tailor-made musical experience September 15, 2021, New York, NY - Qobuz, the leading platform for streaming and downloading high-resolution music, is unveiling My Weekly Q and Apple CarPlay online, two new features that offer a tailor-made listening experience... Read More »
We're excited to let you know about our new product line scheduled for release early next year. This is a revolutionary hardware and software design that we've been working on for some time now. We've updated DEQX.COM with a preview of what's to come. Our mailing list subscribers will be kept up to date as... Read More »
Southport, England – iFi’s acclaimed DAC/headphone amps have formed a cornerstone of the company’s product range since its formation in 2012, delivering brilliant sound from smartphones, tablets, PCs, Macs and more. Some of these devices include rechargeable batteries and are sized to make them conveniently portable. None, however, are as eminently pocketable as the GO... Read More »
Experience The Ultimate in Phonostage Excellence Thousand Oaks, CA, September 7, 2021 - Zesto Audio is pleased to announce the launch of their new Reference Grade Phonostage. The product is fondly known around the shop as the T-REF, which stands for the Andros Téssera Reference Phonostage. Andros Téssera Reference Phonostage Building on the success of the... Read More »
The Upgrade Further Includes Additional HDMI Video Features (BINGHAMTON, NY) SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 – McIntosh is proud to announce an 8K compatibility upgrade for the best-selling MX123 A/V Processor. All new MX123 A/V Processors shipping from the McIntosh factory starting in September 2021 will support 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz video resolutions and refresh rates. Following its... Read More »
Baia Mare, Romania, September 1st, 2021. Meze Audio, high-end audio company based in Romania, continues its collaboration with Rinaro Isodynamics for the release of the new ELITE Isodynamic Hybrid Array headphone, their most advanced planar magnetic headphone to date. A blend of innovative technology and acoustic engineering with outstanding mechanical design and ergonomics, ELITE is... Read More »
OPTIMO nano filters and enhances power coming from computer or almost any ‘audiophile grade’ power supply on the market. It will revitalize JCAT cards and allow them to express their full potential. OPTIMO nano is 5V DC / 2A power supply active filter and buffer. Designed and fine-tuned for best possible sound quality, OPTIMO nano... Read More »
Developed with Innuos, Leema’s Sirius streamer/server is now better than ever, thanks to InnuOS 2.0 Welshpool, Wales, UK, 7th September, 2021: Leema Acoustics’ audiophile-grade streaming music server Sirius, which has been developed in conjunction with Innuos, is set to benefit from a major upgrade following the release of Innuos’ InnuOS 2.0 operating system. The new InnuOS... Read More »
David W. Robinson, a portrait in late August of 2021. (Photograph by John Robinson.) "We will serve no wine before its time." – Carlo Rossi It's time. I have a set of brief impressions about some of the audio gear that's made its way over here to Positive Feedback in 2021. The second year of... Read More »
Roger Skoff writes about the stuff our stuff is made of... Many years ago, Goldmund, one of Europe's leading manufacturers of reference-quality audio products, offered individual "Cube" amplifiers to plug into and directly power each of the sections of its then US$80,000 (more like US$500K, today) Apologue speaker system. Among the talking points for these... Read More »
To all the fans of the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest, A year and a half ago, our hearts were aching as we made the hard decision to cancel our 2020 show. Back then, we somehow imagined that as a country, we could band together and transcend COVID-19, and our lives could return to normal. We... Read More »
September 2, 2021 - Focal, the leading French audio brand, is adding a bookshelf model and a center speaker to the Aria K2 family, allowing for a range of thrilling hi-fi and home cinema set-ups, alongside the Aria K2 936 floorstanding speaker launched last year. THE EVOLUTION OF AN ICON Aria K2 is a special... Read More »
