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The Absolute Sound Podcast

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The Absolute Sound is the world’s preeminent source of expert reviews, features, and commentary on high-performance audio and music. Since 1973, TAS has set the standard for quality audio and music journalism, helping to shape the industry and guiding audio enthusiasts and music lovers to components and recordings that faithfully reproduce the sounds one might hear in a good concert hall. The Absolute Sound is a monthly print and digital magazine, an online destination for those interested in

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18:11

Best Speakers $10k-$20k Series: PSI Audio A25-M

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2025/02/21

PSI Audio is primarily a pro audio company focused on monitors for use in recording studios. Given our interest in reproducing recordings well, I thought it would be interesting to review a few studio monitors to see if hearing what the engineers hear, or something more like it, had any benefits. There are all sorts of urban myths about what happens in the studio and try as I might, I can’t escape these. So, I was truly surprised by what I heard from the PSI Audio A25-M. 00:00 PSI Audio

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06:31

February Recordings of the Month from The Absolute...

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2025/02/19

We wanted to share with you some of the music we are using in the review process, with a focus on musically interesting work that is also enjoyably recorded. This isn’t necessarily new work or new recordings. With streaming making a test drive of these recommendations so easy, we simply wanted to give you some ideas.The Absolute Sound’s Review Methodology: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/the-absolute-sounds-review-methodology-first-principles/ Newsletter:

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09:45

Best Power Amps Under $5000 Series: NAD C298 Stereo...

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2025/02/16

The NAD C 298 strikes me as the amplifier a lot of audiophiles would want. But it is somewhat unusual, which may mean it flies under your radar. It shouldn’t, but let me tell you why so you can decide.This video's sponsor: https://www.mofielectronics.com/products/mofi-electronics-sourcepoint-888-floorstanding-speakers-pair 00:00 NAD C298 Stereo Power Amplifier 02:07 Overview 03:13 Sound Quality 05:38 Voicing 09:06 Summary The Absolute Sound’s Review Methodology:

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10:06

Best Power Amps Under $5000 Series: NAD C298 Stereo...

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2025/02/14

The NAD C 298 strikes me as the amplifier a lot of audiophiles would want. But it is somewhat unusual, which may mean it flies under your radar. It shouldn’t, but let me tell you why so you can decide. This video's sponsor: https://www.mofielectronics.com/products/mofi-electronics-sourcepoint-888-floorstanding-speakers-pair 00:00 NAD C298 Stereo Power Amplifier 02:07 Overview 03:13 Sound Quality 05:38 Voicing 09:06 Summary The Absolute Sound’s Review Methodology:

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12:38

Best Headphones Series: ZMF Caldera Open Back Review

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2025/02/12

Newcomer (to The Absolute Sound, not to high-end audio) Grover Neville shares his breakdown and thoughts on the ZMF Calderas. Are they a return to form? A new development? Or all of the above? Listen in to learn more.00:00 ZMF Calderas 00:51 Specs & Design 02:47 Sound Quality 07:10 Value? 11:01 Summary Grover's Reference Gear: Ampsandsound Custom 300B SET Ampsandsound Yosemite Preamp/Phono Ampsandsound Custom Kraken Horn Speakers ANK kits DAC Schiit Sol Turntable with Mo-Fi

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14:57

Best DACs Series: Mola Mola Tambaqui

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2025/02/09

The Mola Mola Tambaqui is a DAC unlike any other. The question is whether that distinction is apparent in sound quality or is just a distinction without a difference. Let’s see. This video's sponsor: https://playbackdistribution.com/collections/esprit The Absolute Sound’s Review Methodology: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/the-absolute-sounds-review-methodology-first-principles/ 00:00 Mola Mola Tambaqui 01:19 6 Major Issues w/ Audio Reproduction 03:13 Specs &

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13:02

Synergistic Research Voodoo Streamer Review

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2025/02/07

Robert Taylor goes 3-for-1 in this review of the Synergistic Research Voodoo Streamer, SR Network Switch, and SR Router. Is there something more than magic going on in the sleek, stylish, Synergistic boxes, listen in to hear Robert's thoughts.This video's Sponsor: theabsolutesound.com/newsletter 00:00 Synergistic Research Voodoo Streamer 00:42 About Robert 01:54 Specs & Design 03:55 Network Design 6:34 Set Up 6:56 Sound Quality 9:09 Streaming Vs. Vinyl Conclusion The Absolute

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11:55

Noble Audio FoKus Rex5 Wireless Hi-Fi Earphones Review

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2025/02/05

There are some technologies, let's face it, that just don't meet our standards yet, but we'd like to really see them work. And so engineers keep plugging away at meeting the challenges. As is the case with true wireless stereo and ear monitors such as the Noble Audio FoKus Rex5 Wireless Hi-Fi Earphones.This video's sponsor: https://playbackdistribution.com/collections/advance-paris The Absolute Sound’s Review Methodology:

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16:39

Technics SC-CX700 Wireless Speakers Review

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2025/02/02

There are situations that, due to space considerations or the variety of music sources you're dealing with, or just out of a desire for convenience where you want to use something like a pair of powered bookshelf speakers. Techniques has decided to fulfill that need for budding audio files by coming out with the wireless speaker system, the SC-CX700's.This video's sponsor: https://playbackdistribution.com/collections/advance-paris The Absolute Sound’s Review Methodology:

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11:16

Best Streamer/DACs Under $1000: Bluesound Node Icon...

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2025/01/31

The Blusound Node Icon is a four-part product: streamer, D/A converter, headphone amp and room correction system. You could use it as the hub of a system simply by adding powered speakers or a stereo amp and speakers. Rather than try to do many things, but somewhat badly, in this review I want to look at the Node Icon simply as a streamer/DAC, which I think is its foundational functionality. To whet your appetite, I will compare it to my reference $35,000 streamer/DAC through the lens of the

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13:13

McIntosh C2800 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier Review

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2025/01/29

A long time fan of McIntosh, Adrian reviews the versatile, curious McIntosh C2800 and explores why it has 4 vacuum tubes on offer as opposed to the expected 6 or 8. This video's sponsor: https://playbackdistribution.com/pages/about-esprit The Absolute Sound’s Review Methodology: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/the-absolute-sounds-review-methodology-first-principles/ Newsletter: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/newsletter Facebook:

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39:17

Future Hi-Fi: dCS Debuts Varése DAC

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2025/01/26

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Best Speakers Under 2k Series: DALI Oberon 3 Review

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2025/01/24

Danish Audiophile Loudspeaker Industries, which goes by the acronym DALI, builds the Oberon three as a stand mount speaker with floor standard sound. That's a big claim, and all the more so because the Oberon three costs $800 a pair, which isn't much in the world of high end audio. So does this relatively inexpensive speaker deliver on that promise, and more important, how does it sound?This video's sponsor: https://www.advanceparis.com/fr/ The Absolute Sound’s Review Methodology:

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Recordings of the Month from The Absolute Sound...

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2025/01/22

We wanted to share with you some of the music we are using in the review process, with a focus on musically interesting work that is also enjoyably recorded. This isn’t necessarily new work or new recordings. With streaming making a test drive of these recommendations so easy, we simply wanted to give you some ideas. This video's sponsor: https://www.advanceparis.com/fr/ The Absolute Sound’s Review Methodology:

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Marantz Stereo 70s Stereo A/V Receiver Review

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2025/01/19

DESCRIPTION If the novelty of your soundbar has worn off, or you’re in the market for a receiver or amplifier that provides an opportunity to tidy all those cables in addition to presenting the music you love on hi-fi stereo, Marantz had you in mind when creating the Stereo 70s AV Receiver. Jason's music for this review: https://open.qobuz.com/playlist/28143020 The Absolute Sound’s Review Methodology:

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Best Speakers Series: Magico M7 Loudspeaker Review

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2025/01/17

The Magico M7 is an extraordinary speaker, as it should be at its price point. Except price isn’t always a good indicator of sonic quality to the degree you might expect. And even allowing for price and appropriate budget, the M7 will mainly appeal to knowledgeable music lovers.00:00 Magico M7 00:36 Specs & Design 05:08 Sound Quality 13:04 Thoughts on Value 18:58 Summary The Absolute Sound’s Review Methodology:

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11:48

Best Speakers Series: Wilson Sasha V Revisited

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2025/01/12

DESCRIPTIONIn our loudspeaker brand surveys, Wilson Audio is consistently rated the highest by consumers. This is not an accident in my view, as the company has a long history of excellence, is supported by one of the best dealer networks in the world and continues to improve its products at a steady pace. Wilson has carved out this position in part by exploring the state of the art with the WAMM Master Chronosonic ($890,000 per pair) Put image labelled WAMM here which debuted in 1981, and the XVX

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Best Speakers $10k-20k Series: Kaya Audio VIVA 45 Review

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2025/01/10

Robert returns with his review of the idiosyncratic but no less impressive VIVA 45's. Does their unique enclosure produce a novel sound? Listen in to learn more...The Absolute Sound’s Review Methodology: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/the-absolute-sounds-review-methodology-first-principles/ Robert's Reference System: -Turntable: VPI Classic Signature with the 10 inch gimbal tone arm and Nordost wiring. -Cartridge: DS Audio 003 with matching energizer. -DAC: DCS Bartok(

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Best Turntables Over $10-20k Series: Pear Blue Audio...

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2025/01/08

Robert has spent some time with the Pear Blue Audio ARAS Turntable, diving into its design, features, and sound quality – here’s what he discovered.00:00 Pear Blue Audio Aras Turntable 00:48 Specs & Design 06:36 Set Up 7:17 How to Play 10:26 Sound Quality 13:28 Conclusion The Absolute Sound’s Review Methodology: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/the-absolute-sounds-review-methodology-first-principles/ Robert's Reference System: -Turntable: VPI Classic Signature with

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Best Speakers $20k-$40k Series: Perlisten S7t SE Review

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2025/01/05

DESCRIPTIONThe Perlisten S7t is a very special speaker. Special because it does some sonic things particularly well. Special because its design is different. And special because this is a speaker that will be favored by specific kinds of listeners. 00:00 The Perlisten S7t 00:34 Specs & Design 04:41 Sound Quality 11:25 Sound Quality: Listening Examples 15:26 Voicing 21:31 Summary The Absolute Sound’s Review Methodology:

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