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The moniker, 'High-End Audio', carries with it an aura of elitism. And, yes, there are some who revel in this aura as they gush about the cost of their gear - more power to them. But what the mainstream audio-press won't tell you is that true high-end sound, surpassing the quality of some of the most expensive, can also be achieved on a relatively reasonable budget thru prudent choices. This we'll explore in the coming months. In the mean-time, check out the thought-provoking, and sometimes controversial articles below, and keep checking this site - there's more to come, I promise. CLICK ON the TITLE(s) and enjoy!
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AUDIO MAGAZINES' SINISTER PRACTICES: 'Let the Reader Beware' wajonaudio.webs.com/audio-magazines-sinister-practices-let-the-reader-beware-by-waj.htmlA controversial article alleging questionable tactics, by the audio-press, contributing to a retrogression in general audio standards, and despair (economic & otherwise) for some readers who've been led astray. CLICK ON the TITLE and be amazed!
Posted January 8, 2011 at 2:03 PM -
. wajonaudio.webs.com/audiomags.htmlPosted October 19, 2010 at 10:36 AM -
(Part 1) FROM HiFi TO HIGH-END: What's Wrong? wajonaudio.webs.com/pt1-from-hifi-to-high-end-what's-wrong-by-wal.htmlControversial (again) but logical: This article questions the mis-placed priority accorded 'low-level detail-resolution', in high-end audio, and suggests the prioritized order of the truly MOST IMPORTANT FACTORS for REALISTIC AUDIO REPRODUCTION. Click the title and....Enjoy.
Posted January 8, 2011 at 3:12 PM -
. wajonaudio.webs.com/fromhifi.htmlPosted October 19, 2010 at 6:22 PM -
(Part 2) HIGH-END SOUND; Sweet & Refined-or-Raw & Natural wajonaudio.webs.com/pt2-high-end-sound-sweet--and-refined-or-raw-and-natural-by-waj.htmlA continuation of Part 1, this piece highlights dis-similar sonic characteristics in high-end speakers of the past and present. Bold, but logical, conclusions are made as to which is the most realistic.
Posted January 8, 2011 at 3:19 PM -
. wajonaudio.webs.com/highend.htmlPosted October 19, 2010 at 11:12 PM -
(Part 3) PREREQUISITES for SONIC-REALISM - Corroborated wajonaudio.webs.com/pt3-prerequisites-for-sonic-realism-corroborated-by-waj.htmlThis features instances, in the mainstream audio-press, where the controversial arguments posited in Parts 1 & 2 have been inadvertently substantiated. A greater grasp of the crucuial requirements for sonic realism is probable.
Posted January 8, 2011 at 3:26 PM -
. wajonaudio.webs.com/prerequisites.htmlPosted October 19, 2010 at 11:19 PM -
(part 4) THE ROOTS of MODERN SPEAKERS' DEFICIENCIES: The Roots of 'Evil' wajonaudio.webs.com/pt4-the-roots-of-modern-speakers-deficiencies-the-roots-of-evil-by-waj.htmlSub-titled, 'THE ROOTS OF EVIL': A quest thru the past to find the roots of the short-comings in the today's speaker-systems.
Posted January 8, 2011 at 3:37 PM -
. wajonaudio.webs.com/theroots.htmlPosted October 19, 2010 at 11:27 PM -
A MAJOR FAULT COMMON TO MOST AMPLIFIERS: Where's the Body? wajonaudio.webs.com/a-major-fault-common-to-most-amplifiers-where's-the-body-by-waj.htmlReally a review of amps in the writer's system: Identified in this piece is a major fault of many amps not readily discernable because of the similar fault in most speakers - as previously highlighted.
Posted January 8, 2011 at 1:24 PM -
. wajonaudio.webs.com/poweramp.htmlPosted January 8, 2011 at 1:42 PM -
AUDIO-RESEARCH LS 3 versus 'PRE-AMP-LESS' OPERATION: 'The Rwview' wajonaudio.webs.com/audio-reseach-ls3-active-vs-passive-pre-amp-operation-the-review-by-waj.htmlExtracted from, 'System-Building for Lifelike Sound': A 'review' of the Audio-Research LS3 line-stage pre-amp. This pre-amp is also compared with the 'purist' mode of system operation (pre-amp less) where the source-component is directly connected to the power-amp. Surprising findings are in the offing.
Posted January 8, 2011 at 2:16 PM -
. wajonaudio.webs.com/audiores.htmlPosted October 20, 2010 at 10:04 AM -
LINN SONDEK & Turntables You Can Afford: Better Than CD wajonaudio.webs.com/linnsondek-and-turntables-you-can-afford-better-than-cd-by-waj.htmlA look at the Linn Sondek. And a listing of several alternative turntable brands, all of which offer units with better performance than CD-players.
Posted January 8, 2011 at 3:00 PM -
. wajonaudio.webs.com/linnsondek.htmlPosted November 14, 2010 at 10:27 AM -
GRADO SONATA & MM vs Moving-Coil Cartridges: Which Is Better? wajonaudio.webs.com/grado-sonata-and-moving-magnet-vs-moving-coil-cartridges-which-is-better-by-waj.htmlA look at the Grado Reference Sonata cartridge. And a discussion of moving-magnet as a viable, and more accurate, alternative to the popular and expensive moving-coil cartridges.
Posted January 8, 2011 at 2:35 PM -
. wajonaudio.webs.com/gradosonata.htmlPosted November 20, 2010 at 11:25 AM -
D.I.Y. SPEAKER-SYSTEMS: Their Relevance, and An Example wajonaudio.webs.com/diy-speaker-systems-their-relevance-and-an-example-by-waj.htmlA brief discussion of the relevance of D.I.Y. speaker-systems, and their influence at the cutting-edge of the industry. A step-by-step account of the development of the writers own system is included.
Posted January 8, 2011 at 2:29 PM -
. wajonaudio.webs.com/diyspeak.htmlPosted October 20, 2010 at 10:13 AM -
THE ABSOLUTE BEST HiFi SOURCE is AFFORDABLE: Reel to Reel Machines wajonaudio.webs.com/the-absolute-best-hifi-source-is-affordable-reel-to-reel-machines-by-waj.htmlContrary to what most think, the very best source-component is not the turntable (or CD-players, as some believe). This article highlights the absolute BEST!
Posted January 8, 2011 at 3:51 PM -
. wajonaudio.webs.com/theabsolute.htmlPosted November 28, 2010 at 9:24 AM -
SYSTEM-BUILDING for LIFELIKE SOUND: My System wajonaudio.webs.com/systembuiding-for-lifelike-sound-my-system-by-waj.htmlAn in-depth description of the components of the writer's audio-system as influenced by the philosophies expounded in previous articles. And a description of the resulting sound of the system as a whole.
Posted January 8, 2011 at 3:44 PM -
. wajonaudio.webs.com/systembuiding.htmlPosted October 23, 2010 at 2:45 PM -
THE BASS REALITY; System-Design for Accurate Bass wajonaudio.webs.com/the-bassreality-system-design-for-accurate-bass-the-double-bass-system-by-waj.htmlA brief expansion of the strategies employed in a quest for accurate bass reproduction as it relates to, 'System-Building for Lifelike Sound' - the article, and the system. More to come on all topics - KEEP CHECKING THIS SITE
Posted January 8, 2011 at 4:03 PM -
. wajonaudio.webs.com/thebassre.htmlPosted October 23, 2010 at 2:54 PM -
HIGH-END AUDIO on a BUDGET wajonaudio.webs.com/high-end-audio-on-a-budget-getting-the-very-best-hifi-sound-at-the-least-possible-cost-by-waj.htmlTop-quality sound doesn't necessarily require top-dollar expenditure. This article shows why - as promised.
Posted January 8, 2011 at 2:49 PM -
. wajonaudio.webs.com/high-end-audio-on-a-budget.htmlPosted December 9, 2010 at 2:21 PM -
The Lower-Midrange in; Speakers, Active & Passive Pre-Amps (Pt1) And a Related Look at The Audio Critique Magazine wajonaudio.webs.com/The%20Lower-Midrange%20In%20Speakers%20Passive%20and%20Active%20Pre-Amps%20Pt1.htmlThis revised article looks at the lower-midrange in speakers, active and passive pre-amps in the context of recent discoveries by the Audio Critique magazine. A look at this recommended magazine is also included.
Posted May 13, 2011 at 1:29 AM -
The Lower-Midrange in Speakers, Active & Passive Pre-Amps (Pt2) And a Related Look at The Audio Critique Magazine PART 2 wajonaudio.webs.com/The%20Lower-Midrange%20In;%20Speakers,%20Passive%20&%20Active%20Pre-Amps;%20Pt2.htmlPART 2 of the article above.
Posted June 27, 2011 at 10:33 PM -
ARE COSTLY PRE-AMPS NOW REDUNDANT? The Dude is in Town; Coincident, Dodd, and Doge too. wajonaudio.webs.com/ARE%20COSTLY%20PRE-AMPS%20NOW%20REDUNDANT%20%20The%20Dude%20is%20in%20Town;.htmlA look at affordable pre-amps which, arguably, out-perform mega-buck units. And introducing the Dude line-stage pre-amp, by TRL - a giant-killer!
Posted July 28, 2011 at 1:34 AM -
GET THE PERFORMANCE of a $20k PRE-AMP for $200; wajonaudio.webs.com/GET%20THE%20PERFORMANCE%20of%20a%20$20k%20PRE-AMP%20for%20$200.htmlUPGRADE YOUR EXISTING PRE-AMP: A very simple, and inexpensive upgrade promises "stunning", "absolutely astounding" results. Apparent performance approaching that of ther better passive pre-amps (in their areas of strength) and, therefore, possibly surpassing that of some of the most expensive active pre-amps, is entirely likely - depending on the original quality of the pre-amp, so upgraded!
Posted August 1, 2011 at 3:34 PM -
RETURN of a LEGEND - ALTEC A7 Speaker-System wajonaudio.webs.com/RETURN%20of%20a%20LEGEND%20-%20ALTEC%20A7%20Speaker-System.html'The Voice Of The Theatre' - Home and Studio: A high-effeciency speaker-system with the potential to contend with the world's best, in terms of realistic sound reproduction.
Posted August 25, 2011 at 2:52 PM
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These are links to forums on which WAJ (a.k.a., waj4all) has participated. The discussions are based on WAJ on AUDIO articles, and on high-end audio issues in general.
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Most Speakers Achieve Sonic Realism? wajonaudio.webs.com/Most%20Speakers%20Achieve%20Sonic%20Realism.mhtPosted March 17, 2011 at 6:03 PM -
An Attack on; "Audio-Magazines Sinister Practicies.." wajonaudio.webs.com/An%20Attack%20on%20Audio%20Magazines%20Sinister%20Practices.mhtA thread about an unrelated issue was high-jacked by a reader who claimed to disagree with the points made in the article "Audio-Magazines' Sinister Practices..."
Posted March 17, 2011 at 7:16 PM -
www.audioasylum.com/cgi/vt.mpl?f=general&m=584925 Posted March 7, 2011 at 4:51 AM
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Some of the writer's favorite articles from various sources. Mainly, these are of relevance to issues WAJ on AUDIO has already addressed (some of which may be further explored, among other issues, in the weeks and months to come).
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The Ultimate Source-Component - Tape Project www.tapeproject.com/Reel to reel (master) tape machines - the best source-components in existence!
Posted December 2, 2010 at 7:18 PM -
Reel to Reel Tape: The Real High-Resolution Format - Positive Feedback www.positive-feedback.com/Issue46/tape_project.htmA quest for the ultimate sound-reproduction via the ultimate format.
Posted April 26, 2011 at 9:12 PM -
Walker Proscenium - Positive Feedback www.positive-feedback.com/Issue23/proscenium.htmThe World's best (new) turntable?
Posted April 26, 2011 at 9:28 PM -
Linn Sondek LP12 - Stereophile stereophile.com/turntables/1103linn/Formerly no. 1, and STILL one of the world's best turntables.
Posted April 26, 2011 at 10:02 PM -
Linn Sondek vs CD-Player - Audio Video Revolution www.avrev.com/home-theater-audio-sources/vinyl-lp/linn-sondek-lp12-turntable.html[Linn] TURNTABLE bests some of the world's best CD - PLAYERS.
Posted April 26, 2011 at 10:16 PM -
40 y.o. Garrard 401 Bests Modern VPI TNT-5 Turntable - Positive Feedback www.positive-feedback.com/Issue25/garrard_401.htm40 yo Garrard better than one of the world's (former) greats?
Posted April 26, 2011 at 10:35 PM -
Lenco L75 (Vintage) Turntable - Audio-Critique www.high-endaudio.com/RC-Lenco.htmlDecades old, and potentially one of the world's best.
Posted April 26, 2011 at 10:21 PM -
Grado Statement Phono-Cartridge www.gradolabs.com/reviews/stm_4.htmThe world's most natural and realistic?
Posted April 26, 2011 at 10:56 PM -
Denon vs Grado Sonata Phono-Cartridge - 6 Moons www.6moons.com/audioreviews/grado2/sonata1.htmlGrado Sonata compared to half-price Denon DL103. The restraint of the reviewer ( a 103 fan?) still reveals the Sonata to be one of the world's most NATURAL and, therefore, most REALISTIC reproducers of sound - similar in virtually all respects to the Grado Statement - arguably the best ever. [That is; in natural and realistic terms - not in terms of the popular false-emphasis of 'detail/'air' some moving-coil fans revere].
Posted April 27, 2011 at 12:14 PM -
Industry Experts Claim Moving-Magnet Cartridges Closer to Master-Tape and Live Sound Than Moving-Coils -Regonaudio www.regonaudio.com/Stanton881AudioTechnicaATML70.htmlAre the best of the less-expensive moving-magnets really better than the vastly more expensive (but reputedly flawed) moving-coils?
Posted April 27, 2011 at 12:54 PM -
Vintage Garrott P77 m-m Cartridge vs ZYX UNIverse, and Other Moving-Coils - TAS www.avguide.com/forums/ode-moving-magnet-cartridgeNatural sound vs falsely emphasized detail?
Posted April 27, 2011 at 1:17 PM -
Moving-Magnets better than Moving-Coils? - An Audiophile's Test-Results - Audiogon forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?eanlg&1200430667&openfrom&1&4#1Over severral years, an audiophile compares scores of vintage moving-magnet cartridges to some of the world's 'best' moving-coils (all his own) including the mighty Zyx UNIverse. The results are enlightening - to say the least!
Posted April 27, 2011 at 1:41 PM -
HiFi-CRITIC's List of the World's Best Pre-Amps, etc. www.hificritic.com/colloms/preamps.aspxPosted December 2, 2010 at 4:47 AM -
Coincident Statement Line-Pre-amp Review -by StereoMojo www.stereomojo.com/CoincidentStatementLinestageReview.htm/CoincidentStatementLinestageReview.htmSimilar to WAJonAUDIO's review of the Audio-Research LS3, this reviewer also compares this pre-amp to pre-amp-less and/or passive pre-amp operation. Note the similarities of the points made in both reports, and note particularly this reviewer's references to the 'fuller tones' (and, consequently, more REALISTIC tones) of this great pre-amp as compared to the lean, dry, and analytical presentation of pre-amp-less/passive operation. I believe the Coincidence must be the world's best pre-amp, and, therefore, very-slightly better (at upper frequencies) than the great LS3 - refer, also, to that review.Coincidentally, this Stereo-Mojo review was discovered and posted, today, long after the ARC review was written. However, the obvious superiority of both these active pre-amps over passive pre-amp operation cannot be written-off as mere COINCIDENCE
Posted April 24, 2011 at 5:46 PM -
Coincident Statement - Enjoy The Music.com www.enjoythemusic.com/superioraudio/equipment/0410/coincident_statement_line_stage.htmPosted December 2, 2010 at 7:36 AM -
Doge 8 Pre-amp (with phono-stage) - Stereo-Mojo www.stereomojo.com/Doge%208%20Preamplifier%20Review.htm/Doge8PreamplifierReview.htmThe Coincident Statement is quite possibly the very best line-stage pre-amp your money can buy - costing 'only' $5k, new. And it, therefore, renders the more expensive competitors almost irrelevant.. At $1.3k, the Doge 8 pre-amp, WITH phono-stage, is a similar 'bargain', at the level below the ultimate (Statement). For cost-effective alternatives to the Doge 8, therefore, I'd look at vintage models from the likes of Conrad-Johnson, VTL, and Audio-Research models such as LS3 and SP8 (SP10's are close to the price of the Doge, and SP11's compete in price with another killer new pre-amp - the Dodd, at around $3k). Nevertheless, virtually all pre-amps (and other components) may have aspects to their sound which make them attractive to potential owners, and, in such a context, non can be totally ruled-out. Diversity of choice is one component which makes this hobby so interesting - good-luck to you!
Posted April 30, 2011 at 12:25 PM -
Dodd Pre-Amp - Stereo-Mojo www.stereomojo.com/Dodd%20Audio%20Preamp%20Review/DoddAudioPreampreview.htmSee above. [Coincident Statement, Dodd and Doge 8, respectively - significant milestones in the context of cost/quality, and, most importantly, in terms of ultimate performance.
Posted April 30, 2011 at 1:06 PM -
VTL TL 7.5 - TAS www.vtl.com/PDF/TL7.5%20TAS%20Review.pdfPosted December 2, 2010 at 7:28 AM -
Audio-Research Ref 5 - TAS www.audioresearch.com/pdf/TAS-REF5-eprint.pdfPosted December 2, 2010 at 3:17 PM -
Audio-Research Ref-Anniversary - The Audio-Beat www.theaudiobeat.com/news/arc_reference_anniversary.htmPosted December 2, 2010 at 6:33 AM -
Conrad-Johnson ART sIII - Positive-Feedback www.positive-feedback.com/Issue34/cj_art3.htmPosted December 2, 2010 at 7:14 AM -
Audio-Research SP10 - Stereophile stereophile.com/tubepreamps/audio_research_sp-10_preamplifier/Posted December 2, 2010 at 6:53 AM -
CONRAD-JOHNSON CAV-50 integrated-amp - StereoTimes www.stereotimes.com/amp042699.shtmlPosted December 2, 2010 at 2:42 PM -
Tannoy Westminster Royal - Positive-Feedback www.positive-feedback.com/Issue49/tannoy.htmAn example of, perhaps, one of the MOST REALISTIC speaker-systems ever built. Note allusions to the realism afforded by its lower-midrange prowess, and dynamism (thru high-efficiency) - THE two elements lacking in most popular high-end speakers, and hindering their potential for truly realistic reproduction..
Posted December 2, 2010 at 10:23 AM -
Tannoy Churchill speaker-review by Dagogo www.dagogo.com/View-Article.asp?hArticle=100As above!
Posted April 24, 2011 at 6:18 PM -
Klipschorn - StereoTimes www.stereotimes.com/speak080301.shtmlAs above. (But compromised, in my opinion, mostly by its midrange horn colorations - a pity). If one finds such colorations acceptable, though, then this could be one of the great bargains in high-end since the Klipschorn is widely recognized as one of the most realistic reproducers of sound - ever - I believe it truly is! Indeed, most popular speakers cannot even begin to approach the Klipschorns's realism - THI IS A FACT!
Posted December 2, 2010 at 5:09 PM -
Spendor BC1 - Home-Theatre Review.com (by Ken Kessler; famed British reviewer) hometheaterreview.com/-spendor-bc1-loudspeakers-reviewed/The iconic BBC designed BC1 - better than the LS3/5a (also BBC designed, and arguably one of the best, mini-mpnitors - ever - and, perhaps, the most influencial). The LS3/5a, bye the way, I believe is the speaker mostly responsible for the general midrange characteristics (and consequent deficiencies) in speakers today (re; Waj on Audio articles Part 1 - 4 on the subject). And though much larger and 'fuller'-sounding, the BC1 also shares the blame with its stable-mate, in my opinion. Here's a quote from Part 1 of that series; " [The Spendor BC1 was, and still is, among the very best exponents of the type of sound which dominates high-end today - sweet, bright and detailed, but thin in the lower-midrange (even though the Spendor is better than most here, yet, not good enough) and dynamically limited (here, the Spendor was/is as dismal as most others) COMPARED TO LIVE MUSIC]' Having owned a BC1 for many years, and having frequently compared it to a live 30-piece acoustic band/orchestra that regularly plays next to my home, I can attest to this highly regarded speaker's lack of ultimate REALISM. Yet, it was still better than most of the popular alternatives - sadly, the same applies today. Utter frustration with these is what led me to build my own DIY speaker-system which, thankfully, now sounds remarkably like those live acoustic musical instruments which continue to supply the ultimate reference-sound from next-door. [The pic in the article is not that of the BC1, btw].
Posted April 27, 2011 at 3:05 PM -
'Midrange Madness' (in modern speakers) - J. Gordon Holt; Stereophile www.stereophile.com/asweseeit/144/index.htmlThis 30y.o. article, discovered after completing my own series on the subject, articulates points remarkably similar to my own. Its continued relevance, today, is testament to the length of time 'modern' high-end speakers, generally, have spent 'woofing' up the wrong tree, so to speak - causing the lack of sonic realism in most.
Posted April 27, 2011 at 3:22 PM -
Legacy Whisper - StereoTimes stereotimes.com/speak040300.shtmlThe writer, in this article, asks that we: [Understand first, that unlike most people these days he still uses the absolute sound of live unamplified acoustic instruments playing music as a standard against which to judge the sound of audio equipment. Also understand that tonal balance, dynamics, and the ability to play large orchestral works at subjectively realistic levels are quite important to him. While he fully admits to the joys of a visible auditory sound-stage populated by three-dimensional images, great imaging and sound-staging will not distract him from serious deficiencies in tonal balance, dynamic contrasts, and dynamic range. When judged against this standard, to his ears, most serious audiophile speakers sound tonally a bit thin (meaning lacking tonal weight from the bass through lower midrange) and a bit bright (exaggerated upper mids through lower highs). Most such speakers are also unable to encompass the dynamics of live music at any frequency, much less with the effortlessness of the real thing. And especially in the bass, most such speakers just don�??t move enough air to at all resemble the tremendous power and scale one hears from organ, bass drum, tympani, lower strings, and the lower brass in a hall]. My sentiments, exactly. Need we say more?
Posted December 2, 2010 at 5:18 PM -
Gershman Black Swan - TAS (by Anthony H. Cordsman) www.avguide.com/review/gershman-acoustics-black-swan-loudspeakerThis article highlights the realism afforded by the Gershman's (and TAD 1's) lower-midrange prowess, and points out the lack of it (along with other discrepancies) in many high-end speakers, and systems - be advised. [Be also advised, however, that its relatively low-efficiency would compromise the Gershman's performance (in terms of dynamism) with the very best (ie, low-powered tube) amplifiers].
Posted April 27, 2011 at 8:54 PM -
Audio-Note A-N E/D - StereoTimes www.stereotimes.com/speak071701.shtmlAn 'inexpensive' introduction to the the realism afforded by a speaker capable of full-bodied TONALITY and respectable DYNAMICS.
Posted April 28, 2011 at 2:06 PM -
Avantgarde Trio w Basshorn - 6 moons www.6moons.com/audioreviews/avantgarde/trio.htmlCertainly a 'state of the art' contender. [Two - (dynamism and detail-resolution) - of WAJ on AUDIO's three most important prerequisites for realism are certainly accomplished in this design. However, reservations about the third prerequisite (realistic lower-midrange TONALITY/articulation) for various reasons, can only be dispelled after a critical listening-session with this great speaker-system - if at all.
Posted December 3, 2010 at 5:59 AM -
Wilson X-1 - Stereophile stereophile.com/content/wilson-audio-specialties-x-1grand-slamm-loudspeaker-systemAs above. [ X-2's may be better, but this is the best REVIEW - ie more comprehensive and more descriptive, in physical and sonic terms].
Posted December 2, 2010 at 4:50 PM -
Wilson Audio MAXX - re; page 79 TAS issue # 126 www.quad-hifi.co.uk/downloads/tas989.pdfAgain, a difficult load precludes this speaker's use with the very best (low-powered tube) amps. Nevertheles, its quality is undeniable, especially for those enamoured by the 'Wilson' sound. [Quads, Hoernings, and seven other speaker-systems, along with other components, are also featured here].
Posted April 28, 2011 at 8:56 PM -
The Joys of High-Efficiency Speakers - Enjoy the Music.com www.enjoythemusic.com/Magazine/viewpoint/0806/high_efficiency.htmA seasoned audiophile/reviewer outlines his conversion from the popular (and highly-reputed) low-efficiency speakers driven by high-powered amps, to the realism of high-efficiency speakers driven by low-powered tube-amps. What could have motivated such 'madness'?
Posted May 6, 2011 at 11:44 AM -
Coincident Frankenstein 300B - Stereo-Mojo www.stereomojo.com/Coincident%20Frankenstein%20300B%20Amplifiers%20review/CoincidentFrankenstein300BAmplifiersreview.htmPosted December 2, 2010 at 6:39 PM -
Audio-Research Ref 110 - Stereophile www.stereophile.com/tubepoweramps/807ar/index.htmlPosted December 2, 2010 at 6:05 PM -
DarTZeel 108 - 6 moons www.6moons.com/audioreviews/dartzeel/108.htmlTube-like solid-state is not just a possibility, it's a virtual reality apparent in a few components, over the last few decades. This review was summarized thus; "Herv� started this journey with the premise of designing not just another amp but one that was truly better. Did he succeed? Spectacularly so. The 108 is a dazzling tube-sounding amp cavorting around in the guise of transistors. It has the best traits of tubes and solid state - magic midrange with spectacular soundstaging. It is harmonically rich and satisfying. The sound touched my soul. It infused air around the instruments and made music come alive with a deep and powerful low end. It is truly involving, with a gorgeous liquidity that conveys the emotion of the music. Having graduated to tubes, I thought I'd never look back. The darTZeel has made me rethink that premise. It's a stunning piece of equipment that has raised my system to a new level of performance. Highly recommended." . - 6 moons (review)
Posted December 2, 2010 at 6:30 PM -
The Short History of Audio/Video Technology (1860 to 2008) amplioaudio.blogspot.com/2007/05/short-history-of-audiovideo-technology.htmlCourtesy of the Ampliozone blog; this is a convenient reference-source for info relating to important dates, events, innovations, and inventions, concerning the audio industry.
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