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  News

  Linn Klimax and Katalyst Special Event

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  TAS Staff

  | Jun 27, 2017

  The following is a press release issued by Linn. June 27, 2017 - Blink High End is holding a special Linn Klimax DSM streamer event in our Cambridge studios. The featured guest is Steve Brothman, ...

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  News

  Boulder Announces Immediate Release of 1160 Stereo Power Amplifier

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  TAS Staff

  | Jun 27, 2017

  The following is a press release issued by Boulder. June 27, 2017 | Louisville, Colorado – Boulder Amplifiers is pleased to announce the immediate release and shipment of the 1160 Stereo Power Amplifier. The 1160 ...

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  Equipment report

  Astell&Kern AK70 Portable Music Player

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  Steven Stone

  | Jun 26, 2017

  By now, unless you’ve been spending your time in a cave with no Internet access, you’ve heard of Astell&Kern. Although the company did not invent the portable personal music player, Astell&Kern has been a leader ...

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  Equipment report

  Starke Sound IC-H3 Halo Elite Loudspeaker

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  Neil Gader

  | Jun 22, 2017

  I first encountered Starke Sound loudspeakers at T.H.E. Show Newport a couple of years ago. As I elbowed my way into Starke’s crowded demo room, I was impressed by the buzz of excitement from the ...

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  Blog

  Carly Simon on SACD

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  Steven Estep

  | Jun 21, 2017

  Between 1971 and 1974 Carly Simon released her first four solo albums. Drawing on three different producers (Richard Perry handled the last two records) and some top-shelf session musicians, Carly kept the hits coming, as ...

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  News

  Focal Launches New Range of Portable Headphones

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  TAS Staff

  | Jun 21, 2017

  The following is a press release issued by Focal. Alberta, CANADA | June 21, 2017 — Focal®, a leading French speaker and headphone manufacturer, today unveils the company’s newest line of mobile headphones - Premium ...

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  Show report

  LA Audio Show: Headphones & Personal Audio

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  Jim Hannon

  | Jun 19, 2017

  The premier of the LA Audio Show was something of a mixed bag. With veteran show organizer Marine Presson at the helm and Bob Levi and the LA and Orange County Audio Society behind it, ...

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  Goldmund Announces Opening of First Store in the USA

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  TAS Staff

  | Jun 19, 2017

  The following is a press release issued by Goldmund. June 19, 2017 - Goldmund is proud to announce the opening of its first retail store in the USA. Located in Wellington, West Palm Beach, Florida ...

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  Equipment report

  Wyred 4 Sound SX-1000R Power Amplifier

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  Steven Stone

  | Jun 19, 2017

  During the time that I’ve been a reviewer for The Absolute Sound I’ve played host to many power amps. Some were large, heavy, and sucked juice from my AC outlets like a dehydrated Great Dane, ...

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  Show report

  LA Audio Show Report: Loudspeakers

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  Neil Gader

  | Jun 15, 2017

  Great audio shows are not born overnight­—they are works in progress. The inaugural LA Audio Show at the Sheraton-Gateway Hotel proved that despite some organizational hiccups there is much potential still to be mined. Indeed, ...

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