Daily Audiophile

Daily Audiophile Launches New Home Page, Hourly Updates

Mark Wieman — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:13:07 +0000

Daily Audiophile now includes hourly updates from over 30 of the best high-end audio web sites. The purpose of the new home page design is to give visitors an at-a-glance view of all that’s new in the world of hi-fi news and reviews. The new format includes links to over 200 of the newest reviews, news, [...]

Von Schweikert, Meridian, PMC and More on HIFICRITIC

Mark Wieman — Tue, 12 May 2009 09:10:26 +0000

HIFICRITIC has published a new issue. Included are reviews of the following high-end components, among others: Meridian 808i.2 CD player Rega Apheta cartridge Sumiko Pearwood Celebration II cartridge Dynavector Te Kaitora Rua cartridge Miyajima Shilabe cartridge Koetsu Usrushi Sky Blue cartridge Soundsmith Strain Gauge cartridge PMC IB2i speakers Kudos C30 speakers Von Schweikert VR-5 Anniversary speakers PS Audio Power Plant Premier power conditioner Russ Andrews 50VA balanced [...]

Emerald Physics, Esoteric, Jeff Rowland Reviews on TAS

Mark Wieman — Tue, 12 May 2009 09:05:25 +0000

The Absolute Sound (TAS) has posted several reviews on its AV Guide site in recent days. They are: Emerald Physics CS2 floorstanding speakers Esoteric X-05 CD/SACD player ($5,500) Jeff Rowland Design 312 Class D power amp Vienna Acoustics Mahler V1.5 floorstanding speakers ($12,800) Enjoy!

AQVOX Phono 2CI Mk. II Phono Preamp Review on 10 Audio

Mark Wieman — Mon, 11 May 2009 09:05:46 +0000

10 Audio has reviewed the AQVOX Phono 2CI Mk. II phono preamp ($2,000). This is a full-width unit (photo) with “balanced outputs on XLR connectors in addition to standard RCA outputs.” Reviewer Jerry S. auditioned the AQVOX with his SOTA Cosmos IV turntable, TriPlanar VII u2 tonearm, and Miyajima Shilabe cartridge. He compared it to [...]

PSB Imagine B Bookshelf Speakers Review in Stereophile

Mark Wieman — Fri, 08 May 2009 09:15:46 +0000

Stereophile has posted a review of the PSB Imagine B bookshelf speakers ($1,000/pair). These are two-way designs with a 1″ titanium-dome tweeter and 5.25″ mid-woofer (photo). Reviewer John Marks compared them to the Harbeth HL-3P-ES2: The comparison is by no means absurd—at half the price, the PSB has many of the Harbeth’s advantages and the same shortcoming: [...]

Mission, PurePower Reviews on AudioFile

Mark Wieman — Fri, 08 May 2009 09:10:42 +0000

AudioFile, a section within The Star, Malaysia newspaper site, has posted a pair of new reviews: Mission M31i bookshelf speakers (RM 1,699/pair) PurePower 1050i power regenerator with aux battery (RM 10,500) Enjoy!

Rogue Audio, Legend Acoustics, Velodyne in Australian Hi-Fi

Mark Wieman — Fri, 08 May 2009 09:05:50 +0000

Australian Hi-Fi has posted a few new reviews by way of the AVHub web site: Velodyne CHT-12Q subwoofer (AUD 1,399) Legend Acoustics Kama 5 floorstanding speakers (AUD 1,999/pair) Rogue Audio M-150 tube monoblock power amps (AUD 7,920/pair) Enjoy!

Dynaudio and ARE Audio Bookshelf Speaker Reviews on Secrets…

Mark Wieman — Thu, 07 May 2009 09:15:44 +0000

Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity recently published a pair of new reviews: ARE Audio Light Roast bookshelf speakers (CDN 550/pair) Dynaudio X16 bookshelf speakers ($1,600/pair) Apparently, the name of ARE’s other speaker is the “Grinder.” Personally, I think there should be more speakers named after food. I always thought “Cupcake” had a nice ring to it…

Esoteric, ModWright, Exposure Reviews on 6moons

Mark Wieman — Thu, 07 May 2009 09:10:03 +0000

6moons is at it again with a bunch of new reviews: Advance Acoustic EL-170 bookshelf speakers (EUR 898/pair) Esoteric C-03 preamp ($10,000) ModWright KWA-150 power amp ($5,995) Exposure 2010S CD player (EUR 1,120) and integrated amp (EUR 1,120) Also check out Srajan’s review of the NMSonic Purifiers (EUR 899 per set). Out, ye sonic impurities, I command you!

Continuum, Acoustic Energy, Primare Reviews on Hi-Fi Choice

Mark Wieman — Thu, 07 May 2009 09:05:41 +0000

Hi-Fi Choice has posted several new reviews by way of its TechRadar web site. Among them: Pioneer S-2EX-W bookshelf speakers (GBP 5,200/pair) Continuum Caliburn turntable (GBP 115,000) Acoustic Energy Radiance 3 floorstanding speakers (GBP 1,500/pair) Primare R20 MkII phono preamp (GBP 550) Denon RCD-M37DAB CD Receiver (GBP 299) I wonder how good my warped Sex Pistols record would sound on that [...]