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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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15:36

Best Speakers $10k to $20k Series: Paradigm Persona...

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2024/12/13

DESCRIPTIONWhat do you do when you come across a speaker that is both deeply engrossing on Vaughn Williams’ orchestral Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis and enthralling on Samantha Fish’s blues rocker Kill or Be Kind? My first thought was “buy it!” However, before we jump to hasty conclusions, let’s do a full review of the Paradigm Persona 5F speakers. 00:00-:45 Intro 00:45-03:22 Overview 03:25-10:31 Sound Quality 10:31-14:00 Voicing 14:13- Summary Newsletter:

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10:07

Preview: Oneiros Acoustics speaker launch | Tom...

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2024/12/11

DESCRIPTION Oneiros Acoustics is a new British loudspeaker company. They recently launched their flagship speaker with a special listening session at the Power Station recording studios in New York. We were in attendance to put together this report for the select few at whom this speaker is targeted. 00:00-01:30 Introducing the Oneiros speaker 01:30-3:53 Overview 3:53-03:39 Specs & Design 03:39-6:36 Live Demo 6:36-09:01 Listening Demo 09:01 Summary Newsletter:

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16:30

Best Stereo Under $5k Series: Cabasse RIALTO...

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2024/12/08

DESCRIPTION Where my time with the RIALTOs landed on the calendar got me thinking (my time with them spanned the onset of the holiday season, which included Thanksgiving). If – as an audiophile – you could identify with the Pilgrims - that is, as a puritan – you might just skip this review. These speakers are likely too much fun for you. This video is sponsored by: https://www.advanceparis.com/en/ Playlist of mentioned tracks: https://open.qobuz.com/playlist/26733125 00:00-00:51 Introducing

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13:36

Best Speakers $5k-$10k Series: Acoustic Energy Corinium

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2024/11/29

The Acoustic Energy Corinium does much of what excellent speakers at 2 to 3 times the price try to do. In this review, I cover what that means, what you might get if you spent more, and also discuss why you might or might not want this sonic profile. That’s a lot, so let’s get going.This video is sponsored by: https://www.advanceparis.com/fr/ The Perception and Measurement ofHeadphone Sound Quality: What Do Listeners Prefer? by Harman's Sean E Olive:

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Preview: Dali’s More Affordable Epikore Line Revealed

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2024/11/22

DESCRIPTIONWe recently travelled to Chicago for a preview of Dali’s newest Epikore speakers, the more affordable Epikore 9, Epikore 7 and Epikore 3. The new speakers follow last year’s release of the Epikore flagship, the Epikore 11, The technology on offer is impressive, and the prices are upper midrange, so we wanted to see if the tech of the new speakers paralleled the Epikore 11 and see if the sound of the new speakers hinted at that pedigree. Let’s check it out. To read the December 2024

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09:22

Best Headphone Amps Series: Pass Labs HPA-1 Review

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2024/11/20

DESCRIPTION The Pass Labs HPA-1 comes with the Pass pedigree and accompanying price, so this is not the headphone amp for most people. But does it do things sonically that might make it right for some music-lovers? Let’s see. Robert's Nelson Pass interview: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/nelson-pass-four-decades-of-innovation/ Sponsored by: https://www.svsound.com/products/ultra-elevation Newsletter: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/newsletter Facebook:

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09:27

Best Bookshelf Speakers Series: Focal Aria Evo X No....

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2024/11/17

DESCRIPTION With their remarkable vocal presence and technological innovations, the Focal Aria X No. 1 Bookshelf Speakers allow for relaxed listening and render music in a way that encourages sharing with others. Sponsored by: https://www.advanceparis.com/en/ Newsletter: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/newsletter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theabsolutesound Substack: https://www.theabsolutesound.substack.com The Absolute Sound’s Review Methodology:

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Audio Physic Classic 25 Floorstanding Speaker Review

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2024/11/15

DESCRIPTION So imagine that you're living space is a small to medium living space that could be an apartment, a condo, or just maybe a small room in your house and interest isn't in a bookshelf speaker you're looking for a tower speaker. That's pretty elegant looking, and that sounds great. Well, that's what we're going to talk about today in my review regarding a speaker from Audio Physic: the Classic 25. This video is sponsored by: https://www.metronome.audio/page-aqwo2-gb-2/?lang=en The

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18:19

2024 Capital Audio Fest | Tom Martin Reports...

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2024/11/13

An under $1000 speaker contending for best in class, class A integrated amps, new small Magnepans, seductive single-driver speakers, marble cabinets, semi-affordable tubes and more from the 2024 Capital Audio Fest in Washington DC.This video is sponsored by: https://estelon.com/speaker/aura/ Newsletter: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/newsletter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theabsolutesound Substack: https://www.theabsolutesound.substack.com The Absolute Sound’s Review Methodology:

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Best Integrated Amp Series: MBL N51 Review

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2024/11/10

DESCRIPTIONMBL builds many products that re-examine the core assumptions behind most audio equipment to find different and often better engineering solutions for music reproduction. Of course, they are famous for their superb omni-directional speakers, but having the N51 integrated amp here for review has made me think their fame should apply to electronics as well... This video is sponsored by: https://www.advanceparis.com/en/ Newsletter: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/newsletter Facebook:

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18:57

Best DACs Search: Berkeley Alpha DAC Reference Series...

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2024/11/08

DESCRIPTION: There are 6 major audio issues that stand between listeners and a level of believability and engagement that parallels or improves upon the live experience. The Berkeley Alpha DAC Reference addresses one of these major issues, that of a-musical digital distortions, more effectively than any DAC I have heard. This video is sponsored by: https://estelon.com/speaker/aura/ Robert's Review:

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10:59

Q Acoustics 5020 Bookshelf Speaker Review

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2024/11/03

DESCRIPTION:Impeccably judged and well-engineered, the Q Acoustics 5020s routinely persuaded me to listen to more music. Their ability to render low-level detail sent chills down my spine and their dynamics kept me completely engaged with the music. Sponsored by: https://shunyata.com/ Newsletter: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/newsletter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theabsolutesound Substack: https://www.theabsolutesound.substack.com The Absolute Sound’s Review Methodology:

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16:56

Raidho X2t Loudspeaker Review | Michael Johnson...

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2024/10/30

The Raidho X2t is a very big sounding speaker with a very small footprint, but its special qualities extend far beyond mere scale.... listen in to learn more from Michael Johnson's report.

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McIntosh 462 stereo power amplifier review

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2024/10/27

The Macintosh Mk 462 is the most powerful solid state amplifier in the Macintosh lineup. The amplifier weighs a backbreaking 115 pounds, and the price is $10,000. It's the least expensive amplifier with all of their core technologies, yet it's the largest stereo amplifier in their range.This video is sponsored by: https://www.mofielectronics.com/products/mofi-electronics-masterdeck-turntable The Absolute Sound’s Review Methodology:

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Best Integrated Amplifiers Under $5k Series: Unison...

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2024/10/25

Unison research says its sonic goal with the Unico Nuovo integrated amplifier is to give music vitality; a word I associate with vigor, liveliness and power. Does it succeed? Let's find out! This video's sponsor: https://www.jbl.com/receivers-and-loudspeakers.html Our interview with JBL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMFKbDCL0Wg&ab_channel=THEABSOLUTESOUND What Is The Absolute Sound? The Absolute Sound magazine has been a leading publication in high-end audio since 1972. Since the early

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09:55

Best Speakers Under 5k: Bison Twin Tower Loudspeaker...

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2024/10/23

While the Totem Bison Twin Tower floor standing loudspeakers are not inexpensive at $4,000 US per pair, they do fall solidly into the “next step” camp when viewed on the spectrum of available loudspeakers. This video sponsored by: https://www.advanceparis.com/en/ More Audiophile Content: Newsletter: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/newsletter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theabsolutesound Substack: https://www.theabsolutesound.substack.com Mentioned

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HumminGuru NOVA Ultrasonic Record Cleaner Review

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2024/10/16

Adrian investigates the NOVA upgrade to HumminGuru's ultrasonic record cleaner.This video is sponsored by: https://mofi.com/ Newsletter: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/newsletter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theabsolutesound Substack: https://www.theabsolutesound.substack.com Adrian's Reference Equipment: -Macintosh Mc 462 Quad Balanced Power Amp -Macintosh 2600 Pre-Amp -PS Audio Power Plant 15 -VPI Avenger Turntable dual 12inch Fat boy arms -Ortofon MC Cadenza Mono cartridge -Ortofon

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30:42

Technics Live Demos New SL-1300G Turntable | Michael...

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2024/10/13

From Fremer: At an event Technics hosted at parent company Panasonic's Newark, New Jersey headquarters September 17th, Technics Business Development Manager Bill Voss walked me through all of the new $3299 SL-1300G turntable's features and mechanical and physical attributes, comparing it to the $2199 SL-1200GR2 below and the $4299 SL-1200G above. This video should clear up any and all confusion about what stepping up from the 1200GR2 gets you and what stepping down from the 1200G gets you and

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Technics Live Demos New SL-1300G Turntable | Michael...

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2024/10/13

From Fremer: At an event Technics hosted at parent company Panasonic's Newark, New Jersey headquarters September 17th, Technics Business Development Manager Bill Voss walked me through all of the new $3299 SL-1300G turntable's features and mechanical and physical attributes, comparing it to the $2199 SL-1200GR2 below and the $4299 SL-1200G above. This video should clear up any and all confusion about what stepping up from the 1200GR2 gets you and what stepping down from the 1200G gets you and

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11:15

Preview: New Focal Diva Utopia Integrated Speaker...

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2024/10/11

Tom Martin and Andy Quint had the opportunity to attend FOCAL's launch event in NYC for their new active, wireless Utopia Diva loudspeaker system. With a short time to critically listen, Tom shares his first impressions and thoughts in this preview. https://www.focal.com/products/diva-utopia Newsletter: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/newsletter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theabsolutesound Substack: https://www.theabsolutesound.substack.com What Is The Absolute Sound? The Absolute Sound

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