The official podcast for SoundStage!, featuring host Jorden Guth for seasons 2 and 3, plus hosts Brent Butterworth and Dennis Burger for season 1
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Talk N Roll is a bi-weekly show where four hosts comedically stumble through a game of Dungeons and Dragons® to tell the story of a group of adventurers lost in a world that isn't their own. New episodes air live every other Saturday at 9pm Eastern/7pm Mountain on the NoCo FM live stream and are released as a podcast on Sunday mornings. Part of the Loudspeaker Network. Hear new episodes first on Saturday nights at 9pm ET/7pm MT on the live stream at https://www.loudspeaker.fm or get our free ...
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Join Agents Bishop and Delaney of the Department of The Weird as they take on ill-tempered terrors, discover startling secrets, sing some Dolly Parton, and try not to get murdered by demons in this horror/comedy actual-play/audio fiction hybrid. (They will probably get murdered by demons). New episodes every other Wednesday. Part of the Loudspeaker family of podcasts. Hear new episodes first every other Tuesday night at 9pm ET/6pm PT on the Loudspeaker Radio livestream at https://www.loudspe ...
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Rolling Misadventures is an improvised collaborative audio fiction podcast. Originally starting as an actual play podcast using the tabletop game Fiasco, Rolling Misadventures quickly evolved by utilizing audio fiction sound design elements. This blend gives tabletop banter that most TTRPG podcasts are known for, but also sets it apart with immersive narrative scenes. As we focus on shorter story arcs, within two episodes, this allows us to hop between multiple genres. We’ve been able to pla ...
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Two dudes and one chick giving you the real about Black living in the suburbs. Every Sunday, Dr. IJ, Priest D, and Tiffany wax about relationships, gender politics, and sex in the modern world. Part of the Loudspeaker Network. Hear 2 Dudes and A Chick first on Sunday nights at 10pm ET/6pm PT on the live stream at https://www.loudspeaker.org.
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"Working Out The Kinks" is a feminist, LGBTQIA+ friendly, kink positive look at sex and sexuality! Located in beautiful Fort Collins, Colorado, NoCo FM is a 24/7 streaming radio station and podcast network focused on telling the stories of underserved and minority communities. We produce a number of shows on topics such as parenting, tabletop gaming, inspiration, sex and sexuality, and more.
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Passionate about music, movies, HiFi audio, headphones and home theater, eCoustics has been covering the A/V industry since 1999. Join our diverse cast of journalists, audiophiles, industry experts and special guests for always spirited, sometimes controversial discussions about the latest news, happenings and trends in the audio, video and music industries. Whether you're listening through stereo loudspeakers with a vintage tube amp, rocking a multi-channel home theater, on-the-go with wire ...
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The Absolute Sound is the world’s preeminent source of expert reviews, features, and commentary on high-performance audio and music. Since 1973, TAS has set the standard for quality audio and music journalism, helping to shape the industry and guiding audio enthusiasts and music lovers to components and recordings that faithfully reproduce the sounds one might hear in a good concert hall. The Absolute Sound is a monthly print and digital magazine, an online destination for those interested i ...
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HiFi Rose RS130 Network Transport | AA reports...
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Adrian Alexander enjoyed the HiFi Rose RS130 Network Transport so much, he bought it himself. Listen in to hear his thoughts. This video's sponsor: https://www.svsound.com/ https://youtu.be/pGy7Wg0qxmI?si=UIYvTN5Jg1KZP79E https://youtu.be/jAEm3jZxSbQ?si=kAT1HYE-etofaZ1R https://youtu.be/Ze8uNTG40k8?si=6IRZYF9ApaHOrRvT Newsletter: https://www.theabs…
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All About Vinyl - Earliest Experience | Cartridges | Accuracy | Belt vs. Direct Drive | Psychology
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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by the SoundStage! Network’s Joseph Taylor, Jason Thorpe, and Dennis Burger to discuss records and turntables, from the perspective of two old pros and one recent convert to the format. Sources: “A Vinyl-Apathist’s Quest for His Perfect First Turntable” by Dennis Burger: https://soundstageaccess.com/index.php/f…
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The Focal Hadenys are the first headphone Tom has heard below $1000 that sounds musically right and has relatively few distracting errors. Listen in to find out if these are for you! Focal Utopia Review: https://youtu.be/RZL5lUqWHbk?feature=shared Focal Bathys Review: https://youtu.be/uRstvDoorqk?feature=shared Newsletter: https://www.theabsoluteso…
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Von Schweikert Endeavor SE Loudspeakers Review
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Robert Taylor reviews the gorgeous, impressive sounding Von Schweikert Endeavor SE Loudspeakers. Tune in to hear his thoughts! Robert's Reference System: -Turntable: VPI Classic Signature with the 10 inch gimbal tone arm and Nordost wiring. -Cartridge: DS Audio 003 with matching energizer. -DAC: DCS Bartok( currently out to get the Apex upgrade). -…
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All I Want to Do is Listen! Why is Streaming Audio So Complicated?
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Streaming has become the dominant format for both music listening and video viewing. Music streaming services account for 84% of all music listening and 89% of music industry revenue. Video streaming services account for approximately 95% of the home video market. Fully 99% of US households subscribe to one or more video streaming services as of 20…
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Best Headphones: HiFiMan Mini Shangri-La electrostatic system
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With an engaging electrostatic design, accompanied by an accurate and powerful bass, Tom dubs the Mini Shangri-La's an absolute bargain for the price tag. Modhouse Review: https://youtu.be/CSlsLc-segY?si=GCYHjn8g1UAV6WJq Focal Utopia Review: https://youtu.be/RZL5lUqWHbk?si=di3Xj_NOzf6_Zk2xBy Nextscreen, LLC
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PS Audio StellarGold Review | Thomas&Stereo Reports...
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Thomas&Stereo reviews the *stellar* PS Audio StellarGold preamplifier. Tune in to learn his thoughts! 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 i…
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Q Acoustics 5050 Floorstanding Speaker Review
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Aaron Jenkins reviews the exceptional sounding, unexceptionally priced Q Acoustics 5050 Loudspeaker. With a laid-back presentation, detailed dynamic contrast, at an affordable cost, is this your next loudspeaker? Newsletter: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/newsletter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theabsolutesound Substack: https://www.theabso…
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Simaudio & the Art of Local Manufacturing - Origins | Nimbleness | Repairability
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This week, host Jorden Guth is joined once again by Simaudio product director Dominique Poupart and marketing director Étienne Gautier to discuss how making its products locally affects the quality of the components, their serviceable life, rolling changes to production, and adapting to tough times like global pandemics. Sources: North Collection: …
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"Merry Christmas, Happy Birthday!" Adrian Alexander invites you to enjoy an absolute gift of a product: the Laiv Harmony DAC. Listen in to hear why Adrian believes this may very well be Product of the Year. https://www.laiv.audio/harmony-dac/specs This video's sponsor: https://www.bowerswilkins.com/en-us/ Denafrips Terminator DAC Review: https://ww…
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SVS Ultra Evolution Speakers - The Audiophile Bargain of 2024?
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While speaker company SVS is known for their bargain-priced high quality Prime Series loudspeakers, the company just launched a new flagship line called the Ultra Evolution. It's actually more of a revolution than an evolution with all new drivers, new crossovers and a completely new industrial design. With diamond-coated tweeters and an angled cab…
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Michael Johnson reviews the mighty and affordable Innous ZENmini Mk3 Server. Who is Michael Johnson? Michael Johnson, DMA, is an oboist and educator currently based in Los Angeles, with an in-demand performing career spread across the American southwest. Since 2019 Dr. Johnson has been the solo English Horn of the Tucson Symphony Orchestra, and als…
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Robert Taylor reviews the pricey and stylish Mola Mola Tambaqui DAC, calling attention to its rich analog-like sonic profile, its deep soundstage and more... Robert's Reference System: -Turntable: VPI Classic Signature with the 10 inch gimbal tone arm and Nordost wiring. -Cartridge: DS Audio 003 with matching energizer. -DAC: DCS Bartok( currently …
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Best Turntables: Technics SL-1210GR2 Review
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Tom Martin goes analog with his review of the Technics SL1210GR Turntable, detailing its wide and detailed soundstage, meaty bass, and a comparison to previous Technics turntables. Listen in to learn if the Technics SL1210GR is right for you! *The turntable show around 0:30 is an SL-1100 not an SL-1200 https://youtu.be/by4-JGTVn38?si=5b6nOQc_hZdl1F…
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JBL Launches NEW Modern Audio Line | AV Receivers and Loudspeakers
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JBL hosted a ritzy rooftop party at Hotel Roosevelt, a class spot in the heart of Los Angeles, California. JBL announced the line of two new product lines, with over 12 products, including one of the first white AVR's on the market. We sat down with Jim Garrett to catch the why's and how's behind JBL's new Stage 2 line.…
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Advance Paris A12 Classic Integrated Amplifier Review
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Adrian reviews the competitive, all-in-one Advance Paris A12 Classic Integrated Amplifier. Perhaps not as well known, Adrian insists this is a serious competitor at such a beginner-friendly purchase. Newsletter: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/newsletter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theabsolutesound Substack: https://www.theabsolutesound.sub…
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Dr. Floyd Toole: An Oral History 2 - A/B Tests | Bass | Athena | Brains, Rooms, Hearing and Listening
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This week, host Jorden Guth continues his conversation with Dr. Floyd Toole, exploring the origins of the Athena project at Canada’s NRC, the reasons for and details of his move to Harman International, some of the most misunderstood aspects of his research, the origins of his legendary book Sound Reproduction: The Acoustics and Psychoacoustics of …
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Best Headphones: Warwick Bravura Electrostatic Headphones w/ Warwick Sonoma energizer/processor
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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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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
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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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Final D7000 Headphones Review | Warm & Well-Balanced
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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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KEF LSX II Wireless Powered Speakers Review
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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
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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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Vinyl Technology Roundtable Featuring Michael Fremer
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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
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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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Luxman-L 507z Integrated Amplifier Review | Classic Design, Freak Clarity...
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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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Review: Magnepan LRS+ -- Does It Have ANY Competition?
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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 PS Audio BHK Mono 600 Power Amplifier Review
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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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JansZen Audio’s Valentina A8 Loudspeaker; A Perfect Match for the BACCH-SP
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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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Foundation SX Ethernet Cable Review | Synergistic Research
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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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The Best of Both Worlds? | Bryston 3B Cubed Power Amplifier Review
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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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I Found My Final Speakers… | Wilson Audio’s Alexia V Review
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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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Robert Harley PREVIEWS the T+A Solitaire S 540 Loudspeaker
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In preparation for his upcoming review in The Absolute Sound magazine, Robert Harley is joined by Jim Shannon of T+A to give a brief preview and overview of the S540 Loudspeaker. The Solitaire's S540 AXPONA debut: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsilt_q_oY0&t=0s&ab_channel=THEABSOLUTESOUND Newsletter: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/newsletter Fac…
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Preview: Orchard Audio Starkrimson Power Amp
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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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16 Woofers: Magnepan Ultra-Wideband Bass System First Listen
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With 16 total woofers, the Magnepan Ultra-Wideband Bass System is setting out to solve more than one of the much maligned bass problems in high-end audio. Sign up for our FREE newsletter: www.theabsolutesound.com/newsletter 00:00-14:09 The Magnepan UBS Frankensystem 14:09-30:54 The 4 Bass Problems 30:54-48:15 How Does it Sound? 48:15- A Few Caveats…
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The Audio Research Reference 6SE Preamplifier Review
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Tom Martin reviews the Audio Research 6SE Preamplifier, detailing its design, purpose, and listening quality. Tom's dCS Lina review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iqn1oCLG_G0 Tom's PH Audio BHK Power Amp review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tX3gprOt14&t=1s&ab_channel=THEABSOLUTESOUND Newsletter: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/newsletter Fac…
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Preview: Steven Stone on LSA Warp 1 Power Amplifier
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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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Preview: English Electric 8Switch - Can 1’s and 0’s Create Jitter?
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Tom Martin previews the English Electric 8Switch (https://englishelectric.uk/8-switch/) "Powered by a customized TCXO (Temperature Compensation Crystal Oscillator), accuracy is 0.1ppm – far higher than normal crystals and higher than a normal TCXO, allowing the 8Switch to generate higher accuracy network signals, which in turn helps provide more st…
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Review: Orchard Audio’s Starkrimson Stereo Ultra Power Amplifier
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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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The Wilson Benesch Omnium Loudspeaker | Robert Harley PREVIEWS
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During the install of the Wilson Benesch Omnium Loudspeaker, Robert Harley spoke with Luke Milnes to learn more about Wilson Benesch's history, the development of their isobaric drivers, and more... 00:00-03:28 History of Wilson Benesch & Development 03:28-09:16 Isobaric Drivers 09:16-12:12 Enclosure 12:12-16:22 Mechanical Construction & Footer 16:…
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Tom Martin reviews the Technics SL-1210G detailing its design, attributes, advantages and potential pitfalls... Newsletter: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/newsletter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theabsolutesound Substack: theabsolutesound.substack.com About Tom Martin: Tom is a long-time audiophile. He began his reviewing career after acqui…
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The Lumin T3 Streamer, DAC, & Preamplifier Review
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Tom Martin reviews the Lumin T3, detailing it's digital domain volume control through LEEDH processing, it's competitive price point, and more... LEEDH Processing TAS article: https://theabsolutesound.substack.com/p/leedh-processing-digital-doman-volume LEEDH Processing white paper: https://www.processing-leedh.com/copie-de-presentation Note that t…
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The inefficiency issue... | Magnepan LRS+ & Bryston 3B Cubed Power Amp Review
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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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Powerful, Poised, Pretty | Burmester’s BC150 Loudspeaker Review
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Tom Martin had the opportunity to have an extended listening session of the Burmester BC150. He compares it with other loudspeakers at its $150,000 price point, and contrasts it by noting its powerful bass, its clear dynamism, and more... 00:00-06:32 Construction, Design, Details 06:32-16:49 Sound Review 16:49- Manufacturer Comments For more show r…
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Ansuz PowerSwitch D2 Review & Interview | In Conversation w/ Michael Børresen
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Lee Scoggins gives his thoughts and impressions on the Ansuz Power Switch D2 followed by an interview with Audio Group Denmark (Ansuz, Aavik and Boerresen) co-founder Michael Børresen. What Is The Absolute Sound? The Absolute Sound magazine has been a leading publication in high-end audio since 1972. Since the early 2000s, The Absolute Sound has ex…
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A Win for Beginning Audiophiles? | GoldenEar BRX Bookshelf Speaker
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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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Robert Harley PREVIEWS Orion Loudspeaker | Rockport Technologies President Josh Clark
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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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