Best Loudspeaker Podcasts (2024)

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Robert Harley PREVIEWS the Göbel Divin Noblesse Loudspeaker w/ CEO Oliver Göbel 11:15

12d ago11:15

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Robert Harley previews the Göbel Divin Noblesse Loudspeaker and the Divin Sovereign subwoofer ahead of his upcoming review which will be featured in our early Spring issue. He is joined by CEO and founder Oliver Göbel as they discuss baffle design, structure, their app, and more! About Robert Harley: Robert Harley is the editor in chief of the Abso…

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Kim Yo Jong threats, a North Korean eatery in Mongolia and aid workers return

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The North Korean leader’s sister warned that South Korea will pay “a very high price” after North Korean authorities discovered more ROK-origin leaflets in its territory, according to a statement published by state media over the weekend. NK News CEO Chad O’Carroll (@chadocl) joins the podcast to discuss Kim Yo Jong’s threat, as well as […]…

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Kim Yo Jong threats, a North Korean eatery in Mongolia and aid workers return

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The North Korean leader’s sister warned that South Korea will pay “a very high price” after North Korean authorities discovered more ROK-origin leaflets in its territory, according to a statement published by state media over the weekend. NK News CEO Chad O’Carroll (@chadocl) joins the podcast to discuss Kim Yo Jong’s threat, as well as his recent …

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Best Headphones: Warwick Bravura Electrostatic Headphones w/ Warwick Sonoma energizer/processor 15:09

14h ago15:09

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Tom reviews the high performing, highly detailed Warwick Bravura Electrostatic headphones and their accompanying Warwick Sonoma energizer/processor. Could these be too high performance? Meze Empyrean II Review: https://youtu.be/pCpPXO7d4Rw Final D7000 Review: https://youtu.be/z2tsffELgHU Utopia Review: https://youtu.be/RZL5lUqWHbk?feature=shared Su…

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Best Speakers: Tidal Contriva G3 Review 11:24

6h ago11:24

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Speaking on the Tidal Contriva G3's Tom remarks, "[they] reward a listener who wants to learn. And reward a listener who values truth." Listen in to hear all of Tom's thoughts. Sponsor: https://thevoicethatis.com/ https://youtu.be/MdG8uOZP1PU?feature=shared theabsolutesound.com Newsletter: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/newsletter Facebook: https…

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Technics SU-GX70 Network Integrated Amplifier Review 12:55

5d ago12:55

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Thomas&Stereo reviews the Technics SU-GX70 Network Integrated Amplifier Review Newsletter: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/newsletter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theabsolutesound Substack: https://www.theabsolutesound.substack.com What Is The Absolute Sound? The Absolute Sound magazine has been a leading publication in high-end audio since …

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Park Hyangsu: Why North Korea’s unification rejection shocked Koreans in Japan

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Park Hyangsu, who was born and raised in Japan in a pro-DPRK enclave of ethnic Koreans, joins the podcast for a second time to discuss how this group has reacted to Kim Jong Un’s decision to abandon peaceful reunification with South Korea. She talks about the shock of the initial announcement for members of Chongryon, […]…

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Park Hyangsu: Why North Korea’s unification rejection shocked Koreans in Japan

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Park Hyangsu, who was born and raised in Japan in a pro-DPRK enclave of ethnic Koreans, joins the podcast for a second time to discuss how this group has reacted to Kim Jong Un’s decision to abandon peaceful reunification with South Korea. She talks about the shock of the initial announcement for members of Chongryon, the association of pro-DPRK Ko…

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Final D7000 Headphones Review | Warm & Well-Balanced 9:44

7d ago9:44

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Tom reviews the warm, well-balanced Final D7000 headphones. Meze Review: https://youtu.be/pCpPXO7d4Rw Utopia Review: https://youtu.be/RZL5lUqWHbk?feature=shared Susvara Review: https://youtu.be/z9IKN5tv88g?feature=shared E3 Review: https://youtu.be/b6IBZBlfnos?feature=shared Newsletter: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/newsletter Facebook: https://…

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Kim Yo Jong slams ROK border drills, Russian kids to visit North Korea

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Kim Jong Un’s powerful sister condemned South Korea’s resumption of live-fire drills along the inter-Korean border as a tactic to distract the public from calls to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol, which has garnered more than one million signatures. NK News’ Deputy Managing Editor Alannah Hill (@alannahmhill) discusses Kim Yo Jong’s statement, news…

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Kim Yo Jong slams ROK border drills, Russian kids to visit North Korea

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Kim Jong Un’s powerful sister condemned South Korea’s resumption of live-fire drills along the inter-Korean border as a tactic to distract the public from calls to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol, which has garnered more than one million signatures.NK News’ Deputy Managing Editor Alannah Hill (@alannahmhill) discusses Kim Yo Jong’s statement, news …

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KEF LSX II Wireless Powered Speakers Review 15:54

7d ago15:54

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Tom has one word to describe his listening experience with the small but mighty KEF LSX II: “Wow”. 4 Major Problems with Bass and Subwoofers | Audio Basics https://youtu.be/L5IxPUpvCXg Tune in to learn why! Newsletter: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/newsletter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theabsolutesound Substack: https://www.theabsoluteso…

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Dr. Floyd Toole: An Oral History 1 - Two Ears and a Brain | Transistors | Rules and Data 56:55

8d ago56:55

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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by the loudspeaker legend himself, Dr. Floyd Toole, whose research at Canada’s National Research Council (NRC), followed by his tenure at Harman International, resulted in arguably more improvements to the fidelity of audio we hear at home than anything attributable to any one person. In this first of our two-p…

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John Linton: Why Korean reunification could happen tomorrow

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John Linton, also known by his Korean name Ihn Yo-han, first visited North Korea with his mother as part of efforts to eradicate tuberculosis in the country. He has since visited the DPRK almost 30 times for various humanitarian aid projects, and hopes to again step foot in the country in his new role as a lawmaker of South Korea’s National Assembl…

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John Linton: Why Korean reunification could happen tomorrow

12d ago

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John Linton, also known by his Korean name Ihn Yo-han, first visited North Korea with his mother as part of efforts to eradicate tuberculosis in the country. He has since visited the DPRK almost 30 times for various humanitarian aid projects, and hopes to again step foot in the country in his new role as […]…

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Vinyl Technology Roundtable Featuring Michael Fremer 1:01:01

10d ago1:01:01

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Turntable experts Michael Fremer, Craig Milnes (Director of Design and Engineering Wilson-Benesch), Leif Johannsen (Chief Officer Acoustics and Research, Ortofon), Mark Dohmann (Director Technical Services and Design at Dohmann Audio Pty Ltd) and J.R. Boisclair (Owner WAM Engineering / WallyTools ) in a live discussion about vinyl playback technolo…

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Best Headphones: Meze Audio Empyrean II Review 9:38

12d ago9:38

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Tom reviews the satisfyingly balanced and detailed Meze Audio Empyrean II Headphones Lumin T3 Network Player Review: https://youtu.be/q7IYY3BEuVM?feature=shared Utopia Review: https://youtu.be/RZL5lUqWHbk?feature=shared Susvara Review: https://youtu.be/z9IKN5tv88g?feature=shared E3 Review: https://youtu.be/b6IBZBlfnos?feature=shared Newsletter: htt…

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North Korea’s plenum, new Kim Jong Un pins and rumors of DPRK troops in Ukraine

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North Korea held a major plenary session of the Workers’ Party of Korea this week, with leader Kim Jong Un presiding over the meeting. Photos published in the Rodong Sinmun of the plenum showed North Korean officials delivering speeches while wearing badges with Kim Jong Un’s portrait on them, the first confirmed use of such […]…

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North Korea’s plenum, new Kim Jong Un pins and rumors of DPRK troops in Ukraine

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North Korea held a major plenary session of the Workers’ Party of Korea this week, with leader Kim Jong Un presiding over the meeting. Photos published in the Rodong Sinmun of the plenum showed North Korean officials delivering speeches while wearing badges with Kim Jong Un’s portrait on them, the first confirmed use of such badges within the DPRK.…

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The Best Packaging for Vinyl? 6:56

12d ago6:56

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Here we discuss different vinyl packaging offered in the market and Tom Martin identifies the best vinyl packaging he has come across yet. Product: Music Direct vinyl packaging To subscribe to The Absolute Sound or to purchase the current issue go here: https://www.zinio.com/the-absolute-sound-m39073 To subscribe to our free newsletter, scroll to t…

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The Magico M9 & The Myth of the Law of Diminishing Returns 26:10

12d ago26:10

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Is the Law of Diminishing of Returns relevant to the subjective nature of high-end audio? Lee explores this idea while recalling his visit to Magico's factory. Sign up for our FREE newsletter: www.theabsolutesound.com/newsletter About Lee Scoggins: A native of Atlanta, Georgia, Lee got interested in audio listening to his Dad’s system in the late 7…

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The Best of Both Worlds? | Bryston 3B Cubed Power Amplifier Review 27:24

12d ago27:24

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The Bryston 3B Cubed Power Amplfier might just combine the best of both worlds: those that love tube amps and those that love solid-state. Tom Martin explains... 00:00-01:52 Introduction to the Bryston 01:52-02:35 A Note on Power Amplifiers 02:35-05:19 Marrying the Best of Tube and Solid-State Amps 05:19-06:18 Frequency Balance? 06:18--09:44 Dynami…

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Luxman-L 507z Integrated Amplifier Review | Classic Design, Freak Clarity... 9:51

12d ago9:51

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About Tom Martin: Tom is a long-time audiophile. He began his reviewing career after acquiring the The Absolute Sound magazine in 1997 and then hi-fi+ magazine in 2002. He has worked closely with Harry Pearson and Robert Harley at TAS and with Roy Gregory and Alan Sircom at hi-fi+. Since Tom and his teams expanded the TAS and Plus platforms in the …

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Preview: Steven Stone on LSA Warp 1 Power Amplifier 4:47

12d ago4:47

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Steven previews the LSA Warp 1 Power Amplifier ahead of his upcoming review. Find Steven's most recent articles here: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/author/steven-stone For more show reports, expert reviews, features, and commentary subscribe to our newsletter at: https://www.theabsolutesound.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/th…

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Review: Orchard Audio’s Starkrimson Stereo Ultra Power Amplifier 26:10

15d ago26:10

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Executive publisher Tom Martin reviews Orchard Audio's Starkrimson Stereo Ultra Power Amplifier. Read more here: https://orchardaudio.com/product/starkrismon_stereo_ultra_500w_stereo_amp/ 00:00-09:08 Ancillary Equipment, Music, Listening Space 09:08-17:17 Review Part 1 17:17-26:11 Review Part 2 Be sure to subscribe and stay up to date on show repor…

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Robert Harley PREVIEWS Orion Loudspeaker | Rockport Technologies President Josh Clark 17:07

12d ago17:07

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Robert Harley meets with Rockport Technologies' Josh Clark to discuss the Orion Loudspeaker. They review Rockport's history, the development of their tailor-made carbon fiber drivers, and their hand-tuned crossovers. Learn More about the Orion here: https://rockporttechnologies.com/orion/ What Is The Absolute Sound? The Absolute Sound magazine has …

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Michael Fremer Previews The Kuzma SAFIR 9 Tonearm 8:58

12d ago8:58

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From Michael: "My full review of Franc Kuzma's newest tonearm, the Safir 9 will appear in an upcoming issue of The Absolute Sound. This video offers a preview showing the tech behind both the original 4 Point arm—if you're not familiar you'll see exactly what those 4 points are and where they are— and the new arm as well." Subscribe to TrackingAngl…

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I Found My Final Speakers… | Wilson Audio’s Alexia V Review 53:40

12d ago53:40

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Lee Scoggins reviews Wilson Audio's Alexia V, contrasts it with the Alexia II, speaks to a few of its 31 improvements, and more... 00:00-02:00 The Set-Up 02:00-6:08 Lee's Background 06:08-14:53General Overview 14:53-24:26 Cabinet & Construction 24:26-31:04 Alexia II & Associated Equipment 31:04 What's there to Hear? Dialing in my Alexia V's... : ht…

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Preview: Topping LA90 Power Amplifier - Or is it Integrated? Or even Mono? 5:56

12d ago5:56

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Steven previews the Topping LA90 Power Amplifier ahead of his upcoming review in The Absolute Sound magazine. Learn more at Topping's website: https://www.tpdz.net/productinfo/821195.html Find Steven's most recent articles here: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/author/steven-stone For more show reports, expert reviews, features, and commentary subs…

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Review: Michael Fremer on the DS Audio ES 001 Eccentricity Stabilizer - Turning the Tables for Good? 10:20

12d ago10:20

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DS Audio's ES 001 Eccentricity Stabilizer uses lasers and computer control to read record grooves in real time to help you center even slightly eccentric records to remove even the smallest traces of "wow" on your records. Once correctly centered whatever residual "wow" you hear is either from your turntable, the mastering lathe or even the tape pl…

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Foundation SX Ethernet Cable Review | Synergistic Research 18:46

12d ago18:46

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In this review Lee Scoggins explores the possibilities high-end cabling can achieve, and specifically the impact of Synergistic Research's SX Foundation Ethernet cable had on his system. Lean more about the SX Foundation Ethernet Cable here: https://www.synergisticresearch.com/cables/foundation-sx/foundation-sx-ethernet/ The Absolute Sound Links ht…

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Preview: New Magnepan LRS Plus & Dipole Dynamic Woofer – Assault On The State of The Art for Less? 37:23

12d ago37:23

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Magnepan's Wendell Diller tells Chris Martens a little about the history of Magnepan, then talks about the new LRS+ speakers and the groundbreaking prototype Magnepan dipole Ultra Wideband Bass System woofer, followed by Chris's first impressions. For more show reports, expert reviews, features, and commentary subscribe to our newsletter at: https:…

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Review: Magnepan LRS+ -- Does It Have ANY Competition? 39:10

12d ago39:10

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Preview with Chris/Wendell: https://youtu.be/IdaqxwSybFw Magnepan's site: https://magnepan.com/ *Note: that stands shown in video are the optional Magnepan riser stands: ($289) *Note: LRS+ is available in black or white fabric Ancillary equipment for this review: -Legacy Wavelet DAC/Preamp -Orchard Audio Starkrimson power amp -Oppo BCD-105 CD drive…

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The Linkwitz LX521.4 Dipole Loudspeaker Review 35:33

12d ago35:33

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From the mind of the late Siegfried Linkwitz, Tom Martin reviews the Linkwitz LX521. Thoroughly impressed, Tom believes it may be a true breakthrough; listen in as he details its dipole construction, its precise yet vast soundstage, and more... Tom apologizes for the lighting errors; he filmed this right before surgery and couldn’t re-shoot. 00:00-…

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Preview: Andrew Quint on BACCH-SP Stereo Purifier - The Excalibur for Two-Channel Listeners? 25:17

12d ago25:17

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Andrew Quint previews the obscure but powerful Theoretica Applied Physics BACCH-SP adio Stereo Purifier. https://www.theoretica.us/bacch-sp.html Find Andrew's most recent articles here: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/author/andrew-quint For more show reports, expert reviews, features, and commentary subscribe to our newsletter at: https://www.the…

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Wilson Audio’s Chronosonic XVX vs. Alexia V | Robert Harley Previews 17:16

12d ago17:16

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Peter McGrath joins Robert Harley as they compare and contrast the Chonosonic XVX and the Alexia V ahead of Robert's upcoming review in The Absolute Sound Magazine. This video is brought to you in part thanks to AudioQuest. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/40dwZn1 Learn more about Wilson loudspeakers: https://www.wilsonaudio.com/ Watch our Wilson Au…

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The PS Audio BHK Mono 600 Power Amplifier Review 32:44

12d ago32:44

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Tom Martin review the PS Audio BHK 600 Power Amplifiers, details its brutish power power supply, its vacuum tube rectification stage, and relays some of the history behind the designer, the late Bascom H. King. 00:00-05:51 Specs 05:51-15:04 History, Design, Bascom H. King 15:04-18:11 First Thoughts on Sound 18:11-21:32 Reference Equipment and Track…

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Preview: Orchard Audio Starkrimson Power Amp 21:54

14d ago21:54

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Here we preview an interesting Class D power amp, before a lengthy listening test. In our Previews, we discuss the look and feel and packaging of products and go over the ideas and claims made by the manufacturer that suggested we look at this product. In a subsequent review, either on You Tube, on theabsolutesound.com or in the magazine, we will d…

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Titanium Hestia II Loudspeaker & The Method 3 Monoblock Amplifier Review 23:45

12d ago23:45

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Lee Scoggins reviews Alta Audio's Titanium Hestia II & Infigo Audio's Method 3 Class A Monoblock Amplifier, their unique relationship to one another, his history with the Hestia II's, and more... Get Better Sound w/ Jim Smith: https://youtu.be/CX9y40bPkGI 00:00-09:28 Background & Associated Equipment 09:28 The Review For more show reports, expert r…

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The inefficiency issue... | Magnepan LRS+ & Bryston 3B Cubed Power Amp Review 19:42

12d ago19:42

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How do you drive an inefficient speaker like the Magnepan LRS+ without over powering it? Should you really spend more money on the amplifier than a loudspeaker? In this review, Tom poses these questions, gives his thoughts on the Magnepan + Bryston pairing, and more! For more show reports, expert reviews, features, and commentary subscribe to our n…

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A Win for Beginning Audiophiles? | GoldenEar BRX Bookshelf Speaker 29:57

12d ago29:57

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About Tom Martin: Tom is a long-time audiophile. He began his reviewing career after acquiring the The Absolute Sound magazine in 1997 and then hi-fi+ magazine in 2002. He has worked closely with Harry Pearson and Robert Harley at TAS and with Roy Gregory and Alan Sircom at hi-fi+. Since Tom and his teams expanded the TAS and Plus platforms in the …

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Soundsmith Hyperion MKII Phono Cartridge | At A Glance 2:29

12d ago2:29

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*Audio in video is not high-res nor from listening test source. Video/audio is for aesthetic purposes only.* Thank you Ted Denney and Synergistic Research for hosting us. Learn more about SR's multi-frequency resonator Vibratron, featured in the video, here: https://www.synergisticresearch.com/acoustics/passive/vibratron/ What Is The Absolute Sound…

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GoldenEar ForceField 30 Subwoofer Review | Small But Mighty... 29:30

12d ago29:30

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The GoldenEar ForceField 30 Subwoofer with 1,000-watts of power, built-in DSP, and a downward facing passive radiator, all in a small 11"x16"x12", makes for a small but mighty addition to GoldenEar's line-up and potentially for your system. Sign up for our FREE newsletter: www.theabsolutesound.com/newsletter About Tom Martin: Tom is a long-time aud…

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JansZen Audio’s Valentina A8 Loudspeaker; A Perfect Match for the BACCH-SP 16:29

12d ago16:29

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Senior reviewer Andrew Quint returns with a preview of JansZen Audio's Valentina A8 SE Loudspeaker and it's perfect pairing with the Theoretica Applied Physics's BACCH-SP "adio" Stereo Purifier. Watch Andrew's preview of the BACCH-SP here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0fGZnDIZ5k&ab_channel=THEABSOLUTESOUND Read more on the JansZen Valentina A8 …

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Technics SU-G700M2 Integrated Amplifier Review | A Real Digital Amplifier? 20:11

12d ago20:11

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With 70 watts/ch into 8 ohms and 140 watts/ch into 8 ohms the G700M2 is unusual in its nearly complete digital approach to amplification. About Tom Martin: Tom is a long-time audiophile. He began his reviewing career after acquiring the The Absolute Sound magazine in 1997 and then hi-fi+ magazine in 2002. He has worked closely with Harry Pearson an…

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