Articles
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The Beatles Remastered (TAS 198)
|The year was 1987 and digital audio was still emerging unsteadily from its technological Stone Age. Nineteen-eighty-seven was also noteworthy for the highly anticipated, first-ever release of the Beatles catalog on compact disc. Although the ...read more -
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BUYER'S GUIDE: Three Affordable Phono Stages
|The three phonostages represented in this survey cover a range of reasonable price points. They are basic though distinct in operation and are externally adjustable for use with the majority of cartridges. All are solid-state ...read more -
PMC DB1i Loudspeaker (TAS 198)
|Professional Monitor Company or PMC is the U.K.-based loudspeaker firm that has been internationally heralded for the big active systems it designs for the pro market—systems for film- and sound-recording studios as well as broadcast ...read more -
Simaudio Moon i3.3 Integrated Amplifier & CD3.3 CD Player (TAS 198)
|“Wow, this baby’s loaded,” I muttered to myself as I scanned the back panel of the Simaudio Moon i3.3 and its sister, the CD3.3, which was idling nearby. I do my own fair share of ...read more -
Unboxing: Magico V2 Loudspeaker
|After many none-too-sutble hints to colleagues Harley and Valin and a few well placed words to Magico marketing guy Irv Gross, I’ve finally received a pair of Magico’s for review–the 2.5-way V2, a floorstander. They ...read more -
TAS 196: Sonics Amerigo Loudspeaker
|There are few things in audio as sweet as the speed and coherence of an impeccably executed two-way compact speaker. At least that’s my view. The reason? Simplicity. Two-ways apply the bare minimum of parts, ...read more -
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Unboxing: Wireworld Platinum Eclipse Cable
|In Issue 196 I reviewed the Wireworld Platinum Eclipse interconnect, the company’s latest flagship wire. I was impressed. In a nutshell, this is what I had to say about the Eclipse interconnect: “There’s no shortage ...read more -
Neil Gader's Best Of RMAF 2009
|Best Sound The TAD Reference One loudspeaker in the Kimber/WBT demo room (with Bel Canto’s DAC3.5, the CD2 player transport, Virtual Battery Supply, Ref 500M monoblocks and all WBT terminated Kimber Kable) produced effortless orchestral ...read more -
RMAF Day 2: Saying Yes To Nola
|In the large speaker ranks the name Nola needs little introduction. Open baffle designs like its Baby Grand always attract a great deal of interest. Music is reproduced on such a transparent and impactful scale ...read more -
RMAF Day One: A Good Beginning
|Friday mornings at Rocky Mountain tend to be the quietest as I begin my rounds, but I hit pay dirt right out of the chute. Norwegian electronics maker Hegel made quite a strong first impression ...read more -
TAS 196: Rotel RA-1520 Integrated Amp and RCD-1520 CD Player
|At this year’s Consumer Electronics Show Rotel debuted the 15 Series, an impressive range of components encompassing most segments of the audio, A/V, and custom-installation markets. Beyond its eye-catching appearance and upgraded internals the 15 ...read more -
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TAS 195: Vincent Audio V-60 Integrated Amplifier
|I’m not an ideologue on the issue of solid-state versus vacuum tubes. No allegiances whatsoever. But I recognize that tube components possess a special appeal—particularly to audiophiles who crave greater involvement in the sport. Charting ...read more -
TAS 194: Marantz PM-11S2 Integrated Amplifier
|Some amps just know how to make an entrance. Their presence conveys an air of substance and quality. And serious intent. The Marantz PM-11S2 integrated amplifier is one of these. Clad in champagne-brushed aluminum, the ...read more -
TAS 194: ATC SIA2-150 Integrated Amplifier
|For over thirty years, ATC Loudspeaker Technology has built a sterling reputation for engineering self-amplified or active speaker systems for professional applications—from recording studios and mastering facilities to ritzy music venues like Disney Hall. ATC ...read more -
The Beatles Remasters- The Stereo Albums and The Beatles In Mono.
|The year was 1987 and digital audio was still emerging unsteadily from its technological stone-age. The year was also noteworthy for the highly anticipated, first-ever release of the Beatles catalog on compact disc. Although the ...read more