There is a reason why so many companies are launching virtual ground boxes, these units simply work. As always it depends on the system, if you have a very simple one with no ground loops […]
I can tell when I get to speak to smart people and Damon Von Schweikert with Leif Swanson gave me that impression, of knowing what they are doing and better yet, knowing that brute force […]
Aubergine? That was the closest colour match I could think of to describe the large, tasty Sphera horns that Azzoline Audio – the creation of Frenchman Chuck Michlin – was showing off with Thomas […]
Auralic is bringing some new innovations to elevate their already great digital streaming offerings with the introduction of the G-Series. We tracked down Wang Xuanqian, CEO & President of Auralic to get the low-down and give […]
High End at Munich in the MOC is an A-List affair with thousands of people swarming everywhere constantly, and millions of dollars in ne plus ultra gear oozing cabling as thick as my thigh out of […]
Horns. Big, beautiful, Western Electric horns. Unless you’ve heard the behemoth 1920s Western Electric horn systems for yourself it’s difficult to convey their ability to hold you enthralled in their presence. It’s a transformative listening experience to hear a […]
I’m an unabashed fan of Vincent Brient’s totaldac DAC/Streamer designs. The French electronics engineer, and wunderkind behind the bespoke, discrete R2R ladder DAC components he has founded his company on is a soft-spoken man who let’s […]
True high end stands for silly prices, feel free to move along if you have issues with that. For those who care this was a rather interesting and must admit well sounding room. I have […]
It has become extremely rare to find upper floor rooms that cost less than a Lamborghini so this year’s pairing between Alluxity and Joseph Audio was more than welcome, and for a good amount of […]
Living Voice UK has been literally stockpiling raves, year in- year out in Munich, and 2017 was no exception. This time around we auditioned the smaller, affordable speaker system Vox Palladian with matching Palladian Basso […]
Estelon has been on a hot streak for years and 2017 was no exception, they introduced a new, all in one speaker system called the Lynx. The Lynx offers an M-T-M configuration with two 5″ […]
He sat there, eyes closed, with an almost beatific expression upon his face as music flooded the demonstration room. He sat there, brows furrowed, lips curled into a barely-contained sneer as music flooded the demonstration room. Both […]
Ypsilon Electronics had yet another great room in this year’s show, this time with Wilson Benesch latest speaker design, the Resolution ‘P1’ Silverstone. The system consisted of Ypsilon Hyperion Monoblock Power Amplifiers Ypsilon PST-100 MKII […]
Tidal Audio from Germany put on an outstanding presentation at High End in Munich, and Dr. Pangiotis Karavitis, and I took part in an invite-only audiophile press event for a private listening session while there. Company […]
Turntable, turntable, turntable, turntable, turntable, turntable, turntable. DAC, DAC, DAC, DAC, DAC, DAC. CD/SACD, CD/SACD. Reel-to-reel. This would be my count if I had to choose a ratio at the High End Show in Munich […]
You can now upgrade your AudioQuest DragonFly Black and DragonFly Red to include support for MQA with a firmware update. We’ve upgraded a few of our Red Dragonfly’s over at Part-Time Audiophile today, and encourage […]
Tweaks are aplenty in this industry, some that work, and others less so. But when it comes to reducing vibration, I have been a longstanding believer. At T.H.E. Show @ Newport, HRS introduced the Vortex […]
I felt small. I’m six-foot-two-inches tall, but making your way around The High End Show at the colossal MOC in Munich can be a humbling experience in spatial ratios. While some system set ups were of […]
Rough cab ride, broken computers at check-in, badges in hand, and we’re ready to conquer the world’s largest audio show. The map is intense, and Panagiotis Karavitis enlightens us with pro tips. Start on the top […]
As much as I’d heard about the High End Show in Munich none of it really prepared me for the level of polish, and professionalism that the event exudes. This is an order of magnitude […]
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