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Audio-Technica VM540ML, VM750SH and VM760SLC Phono Cartridges Preview

Carlo Lo RasoJune 5, 2017

This story begins at CES 2017 where Audio-Technica introduced a bevy of new moving magnet phono cartridges along with their statement ART-1000 moving coil cartridge to the public. This not so unusual event happened to coincide with my being surprise gifted a pristine record collection, courtesy of my in-laws. Now, strangely enough...

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Fluance AB40 High-Performance Soundbase Home Theater System Preview

Taps DasJune 5, 2017

A substantial and well thought out soundbase that ticks all the right boxes and promises great sound from a rather unobtrusive package. The Fluance AB40 is a Stereo, 6-Driver TV Soundbase powered by a 90 Watt Class D Amplifier. The inputs include a Digital Toslink Optical...

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Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature Headphone Review

Todd CooperiderJune 5, 2017

The Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature Headphones represent the top of the company’s offering, and exemplify their 50+ years of developing reference-level audio equipment. With very high quality audio reproduction featuring strong bass characteristics, the P9 Signature Headphones also offer up a high level of styling, craftsmanship, and comfort.

Headphone and Earphone Reviews

The Blackcoat’s Daughter – Blu-Ray Movie Review

Jim ClementsJune 5, 2017

Two girls at a prestigious all-girl boarding school get left behind on campus for the winter break when their parents mysteriously fail to come and pick them up. Meanwhile, a young woman named Joan (Emma Roberts) is making her way to the school and the closer she gets...

Movie Reviews

Pioneer Launches 2 ELITE AVRs

SecretsJune 2, 2017

Pioneer Home Entertainment USA today unveiled two new 7.2-channel network AV receivers: Elite VSX-LX302 (MSRP $799 USD / $949.99 CAD) and the Elite VSX-LX102 (MSRP $599 USD / $749.99 CAD). Both AV receivers boast supremely clear and accurate Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X™ playback in home theater environments and come with a host of networking and streaming features, including Chromecast built-in...

Press

HIFIMAN Introduces Dynamic Duo of Reference IEMs: RE2000, RE800

SecretsJune 2, 2017

HIFIMAN, a leading designer/manufacturer of high performance headphones and portable audio products, announced the introduction of two new In-Ear Monitors (IEM) that utilize breakthrough nanotechnology called Topology Drivers.

Press

Munich High End Show 2017

SecretsJune 2, 2017

Paradigm highlighted its Canadian roots at High End Munich 2017, with a pair of red Persona 7Fs. The full Persona line was on display at the show, including the Persona 9H; modelled after Concept 4F, which debuted at High End Munich 2015.

Press

NAD Master Series M50.2 Digital Music Player Preview

Piero GabucciJune 2, 2017

I find it beyond ironic that in today’s resurgence of analogue audio and vinyl in particular, that we quietly, confidently, move forward with digital music, hating to say, the TRUE future of music playback.

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Bryston BDA-3 DAC Preview

Carlo Lo RasoJune 2, 2017

Bryston brings to us a recent update to their line of digital components, the BDA-3 external DAC. “What, another DAC” you say. True, we appear to have been tripping over them lately with all the scads of DACs that seem to have been released by every brand under the sun. So, what distinguishes the BDA-3...

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Traveling While Audiophile: A Primer

Jay HaiderJune 1, 2017

Isn’t it fun when you spend lots of time, effort, and money setting up a killer home audio system that really transports you to your favorite music…and then your job or other commitment takes you away from home for extended periods of time?

Blogs & Little Things

OPPO UDP-205 4K Ultra HD Audiophile Blu-ray Disc Player Review

Mike OsadciwMay 31, 2017

The image quality of UltraHD Blu-ray continues to meet and exceed expectations with every new disc release. Building upon the success of their UDP-203 UHD Blu-ray disc player, OPPO has introduced the UDP-205. Ultra HiDef videophiles can now enjoy the audiophile experience with this...

Blu-ray Players

Saturday Night Fever – 40th Anniversary Director’s Cut – Blu-ray Movie Review

Jim MiltonMay 31, 2017

Synopsis The iconic Seventies movie that launched John Travolta’s career and made The Bee Gees’ a household fixture on everyone’s radios. The story captures th...

Movie Reviews

McIntosh D1100 Digital Preamplifier Front View

McIntosh D1100 Digital Preamplifier Preview

Tyler StripkoMay 30, 2017

After a slew of speaker reviews, something quite different has arrived at my doorstep: the McIntosh D1100 two-channel digital preamplifier/DAC. In this case, “digital preamplifier”...

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An Audiophile’s Guide to Quantization Error, Dithering, and Noise Shaping in Digital Audio

John E. Johnson, Jr.May 30, 2017

Nearly 40 years ago, in 1982, the first CDs were released. It’s hard to believe it has been that long. I should know. I was there. Many of you were not even born then, and you may have never seen what CDs eventually replaced: Vinyl LPs. (It is ironic that LPs have come back with a vengeance, with sales increasing every year at an explosive rate.)

Technical Reviews

The Founder – Blu-Ray Movie Review

Gabe LoweMay 26, 2017

The story of Ray Kroc, a salesman who turned two brothers' innovative fast food eatery, McDonald's, into one of the biggest...

Movie Reviews

Audio-Technica VM540ML, VM750SH and VM760SLC Phono Cartridges Preview

Fluance AB40 High-Performance Soundbase Home Theater System Preview

Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature Headphone Review

The Blackcoat’s Daughter – Blu-Ray Movie Review

Pioneer Launches 2 ELITE AVRs

HIFIMAN Introduces Dynamic Duo of Reference IEMs: RE2000, RE800

Munich High End Show 2017

NAD Master Series M50.2 Digital Music Player Preview

Bryston BDA-3 DAC Preview

Traveling While Audiophile: A Primer

OPPO UDP-205 4K Ultra HD Audiophile Blu-ray Disc Player Review

Saturday Night Fever – 40th Anniversary Director’s Cut – Blu-ray Movie Review

McIntosh D1100 Digital Preamplifier Preview

An Audiophile’s Guide to Quantization Error, Dithering, and Noise Shaping in Digital Audio

The Founder – Blu-Ray Movie Review

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