Yearly Archives: 2022

DS Audio New DS-W3 Cartridge All Image Credit: DS Audio DS Audio has introduced the DS-W3, a third-generation optical cartridge to replace the DS-W2. This new W series reference cartridge employs various “trickle down” technologies and developments employed in the DS Audio flagship Grand Master. In particular borrowing from its […]

DS Audio New DS-W3 Cartridge

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Marantz Cinema Series, AV 10 & AMP 10 – Preview All Image Credit: Marantz *UPDATED: 3/25/2023* – DIRAC Live now available, see end of post. Here is my unofficial, now official, information on the upcoming Marantz Cinema series and flagship separates releases. The official press release day was 9/26/2022. Marantz, […]

Marantz Cinema Series, AV 10 & AMP 10 – Preview

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Bluesound – New Powernode Edge Streaming Amp All Image Credit: Bluesound Bluesound has expanded their range of hi-res wireless audio players, with the Bluesound POWERNODE EDGE. It is a single zone, wireless music streaming amplifier..…an entry-level “just add speakers” device. Combining streaming sources, control, and amplification all in one sleek […]

Bluesound – New Powernode Edge Streaming Amp

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Dual CS 429 – Automatic Turntable With Phono Preamp – Quicklook All Image Credit: Dual Dual started manufacturing gramophone components in Germany in 1907, introducing their signature “dual-motor” for powering record players in 1927. The design was so popular that the company took the name “Dual”. They are still based […]

Dual CS 429 – Automatic Turntable With Phono Preamp – Quicklook

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MoFi Sued For Using Digital In “All Analog” Vinyl Reissues Well it looks like the proverbial has hit the fan for Mobile Fidelity Sound Labs. Their marketing claim that its reissues were “purely analog recordings” created from the master tapes of the original records has “bit them in the ass”. […]

MoFi Sued For Using Digital In “All Analog” Vinyl Reissues

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Technics SL-100C Turntable – Preview This post contains affiliate links. Please see my full disclosure here. All Image Credit: Technics Technics has just launched its budget friendly, entry-level, Premium Class SL-100C turntable. The original the SL-1200 was launched back in 1972 and quickly gained acceptance in the audiophile and DJ communities. […]

Technics SL-100C Turntable – Preview

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Conrad-Johnson ART108A Power Amplifier – Quick Look All Image Credit: Conrad-Johnson I always loved the sound from my pair of Leak TL50 Plus, ultra-linear, mono power amplifiers. They use 2 x KT88 vacuum tubes operating as beam tetrodes in Class AB providing 50 watts into 8 ohms, and I always […]

Conrad-Johnson ART108A Power Amplifier – Quick Look

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