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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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40:37

Ansuz PowerSwitch D2 Review & Interview | In...

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2024/07/01

Lee Scoggins gives his thoughts and impressions on the Ansuz Power Switch D2 followed by an interview with Audio Group Denmark (Ansuz, Aavik and Boerresen) co-founder Michael Børresen. What Is The Absolute Sound? The Absolute Sound magazine has been a leading publication in high-end audio since 1972. Since the early 2000s, The Absolute Sound has expanded to include web, newsletter, digital magazine, social media, YouTube and Substack platforms. The Absolute Sound platforms have a global audience of

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09:51

Luxman-L 507z Integrated Amplifier Review | Classic...

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2024/07/01

About Tom Martin: Tom is a long-time audiophile. He began his reviewing career after acquiring the The Absolute Sound magazine in 1997 and then hi-fi+ magazine in 2002. He has worked closely with Harry Pearson and Robert Harley at TAS and with Roy Gregory and Alan Sircom at hi-fi+. Since Tom and his teams expanded the TAS and Plus platforms in the digital domain, he has served as Chief Content Officer. For more product information visit: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/49344/ What Is The

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29:57

A Win for Beginning Audiophiles? | GoldenEar BRX...

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2024/07/01

About Tom Martin: Tom is a long-time audiophile. He began his reviewing career after acquiring the The Absolute Sound magazine in 1997 and then hi-fi+ magazine in 2002. He has worked closely with Harry Pearson and Robert Harley at TAS and with Roy Gregory and Alan Sircom at hi-fi+. Since Tom and his teams expanded the TAS and Plus platforms in the digital domain, he has served as Chief Content Officer. What Is The Absolute Sound? The Absolute Sound magazine has been a leading publication in

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39:10

Review: Magnepan LRS+ -- Does It Have ANY Competition?

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2024/07/01

Preview with Chris/Wendell: https://youtu.be/IdaqxwSybFw Magnepan's site: https://magnepan.com/ *Note: that stands shown in video are the optional Magnepan riser stands: ($289) *Note: LRS+ is available in black or white fabric Ancillary equipment for this review: -Legacy Wavelet DAC/Preamp -Orchard Audio Starkrimson power amp -Oppo BCD-105 CD drive -Roon Nucleus server -Shunyata Venom power director and AC cables -Audioquest USB cable -Wireworld analog inteconnects -Tara Labs speaker

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08:58

Michael Fremer Previews The Kuzma SAFIR 9 Tonearm

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2024/07/01

From Michael: "My full review of Franc Kuzma's newest tonearm, the Safir 9 will appear in an upcoming issue of The Absolute Sound. This video offers a preview showing the tech behind both the original 4 Point arm—if you're not familiar you'll see exactly what those 4 points are and where they are— and the new arm as well." Subscribe to TrackingAngle YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCj8HvEZPUSI0IkMhtuRcqIg What Is The Absolute Sound? The Absolute Sound magazine has been a leading

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02:29

Soundsmith Hyperion MKII Phono Cartridge | At A Glance

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2024/07/01

*Audio in video is not high-res nor from listening test source. Video/audio is for aesthetic purposes only.* Thank you Ted Denney and Synergistic Research for hosting us. Learn more about SR's multi-frequency resonator Vibratron, featured in the video, here: https://www.synergisticresearch.com/acoustics/passive/vibratron/ What Is The Absolute Sound? The Absolute Sound magazine has been a leading publication in high-end audio since 1972. Since the early 2000s, The Absolute Sound has expanded to

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29:30

GoldenEar ForceField 30 Subwoofer Review | Small But...

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2024/07/01

The GoldenEar ForceField 30 Subwoofer with 1,000-watts of power, built-in DSP, and a downward facing passive radiator, all in a small 11"x16"x12", makes for a small but mighty addition to GoldenEar's line-up and potentially for your system. Sign up for our FREE newsletter: www.theabsolutesound.com/newsletter About Tom Martin: Tom is a long-time audiophile. He began his reviewing career after acquiring the The Absolute Sound magazine in 1997 and then hi-fi+ magazine in 2002. He has worked closely

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35:27

The Legacy Wavelet DAC/Preamplifier & JL Audio...

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2024/07/01

In this review, Tom discusses the Legacy Wavelet DAC/Preamp/DSP, the JL Audio Dominion subs, and the dilemma in dialing in DSP and subs. 00:00-07:30 Rollover, DSP, and Introduction 7:30-13:14 JL Audio Subs & Legacy Wavelet Overview 13:14-19:10 The Legacy Wavelet 19:10 - How Does It Sound? Reference System: -Magnepan LRS+ speakers -Audioquest BRX speakers -Magico A5 speakers -Audio Research Reference 6 preamp -Bryston 3B Cubed power amp -dCS Lina DAC and Master Clock -Technics SL-1210G-R

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20:11

Technics SU-G700M2 Integrated Amplifier Review | A...

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2024/07/01

With 70 watts/ch into 8 ohms and 140 watts/ch into 8 ohms the G700M2 is unusual in its nearly complete digital approach to amplification. About Tom Martin: Tom is a long-time audiophile. He began his reviewing career after acquiring the The Absolute Sound magazine in 1997 and then hi-fi+ magazine in 2002. He has worked closely with Harry Pearson and Robert Harley at TAS and with Roy Gregory and Alan Sircom at hi-fi+. Since Tom and his teams expanded the TAS and Plus platforms in the digital domain,

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16:29

JansZen Audio’s Valentina A8 Loudspeaker; A Perfect...

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2024/07/01

Senior reviewer Andrew Quint returns with a preview of JansZen Audio's Valentina A8 SE Loudspeaker and it's perfect pairing with the Theoretica Applied Physics's BACCH-SP "adio" Stereo Purifier. Watch Andrew's preview of the BACCH-SP here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0fGZnDIZ5k&ab_channel=THEABSOLUTESOUND Read more on the JansZen Valentina A8 SE here: https://janszenaudio.com/products/valentina-a8-active-biamplified About Andrew: Admitted to the Oberlin Conservatory as a trombone

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17:16

Wilson Audio’s Chronosonic XVX vs. Alexia V | Robert...

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2024/07/01

Peter McGrath joins Robert Harley as they compare and contrast the Chonosonic XVX and the Alexia V ahead of Robert's upcoming review in The Absolute Sound Magazine. This video is brought to you in part thanks to AudioQuest. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/40dwZn1 Learn more about Wilson loudspeakers: https://www.wilsonaudio.com/ Watch our Wilson Audio Tour here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFfvCO1RCqc&t=491s&ab_channel=THEABSOLUTESOUND What Is The Absolute Sound? The Absolute Sound

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53:40

I Found My Final Speakers… | Wilson Audio’s Alexia V...

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2024/07/01

Lee Scoggins reviews Wilson Audio's Alexia V, contrasts it with the Alexia II, speaks to a few of its 31 improvements, and more... 00:00-02:00 The Set-Up 02:00-6:08 Lee's Background 06:08-14:53General Overview 14:53-24:26 Cabinet & Construction 24:26-31:04 Alexia II & Associated Equipment 31:04 What's there to Hear? Dialing in my Alexia V's... : https://youtu.be/T7w-9cpfizM Alexia V vs. XVX: https://youtu.be/lgCdFhvkwLw Like Father Like Son | Fremer Tours Wilson Audio:

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11:15

Robert Harley PREVIEWS the Göbel Divin Noblesse...

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2024/07/01

Robert Harley previews the Göbel Divin Noblesse Loudspeaker and the Divin Sovereign subwoofer ahead of his upcoming review which will be featured in our early Spring issue. He is joined by CEO and founder Oliver Göbel as they discuss baffle design, structure, their app, and more! About Robert Harley: Robert Harley is the editor in chief of the Absolute Sound and the editor of the large-format book series the Absolute Sound’s Illustrated History of High-End Audio. Harley has taught college degree

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18:46

Foundation SX Ethernet Cable Review | Synergistic...

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2024/07/01

In this review Lee Scoggins explores the possibilities high-end cabling can achieve, and specifically the impact of Synergistic Research's SX Foundation Ethernet cable had on his system. Lean more about the SX Foundation Ethernet Cable here: https://www.synergisticresearch.com/cables/foundation-sx/foundation-sx-ethernet/ The Absolute Sound Links https://www.theabsolutesound.com/newsletter Substack: theabsolutesound.substack.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theabsolutesound #hifi #audiophile

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19:42

The inefficiency issue... | Magnepan LRS+ & Bryston...

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2024/07/01

How do you drive an inefficient speaker like the Magnepan LRS+ without over powering it? Should you really spend more money on the amplifier than a loudspeaker? In this review, Tom poses these questions, gives his thoughts on the Magnepan + Bryston pairing, and more! For more show reports, expert reviews, features, and commentary subscribe to our newsletter at: https://www.theabsolutesound.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theabsolutesound

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17:07

Robert Harley PREVIEWS Orion Loudspeaker | Rockport...

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2024/07/01

Robert Harley meets with Rockport Technologies' Josh Clark to discuss the Orion Loudspeaker. They review Rockport's history, the development of their tailor-made carbon fiber drivers, and their hand-tuned crossovers. Learn More about the Orion here: https://rockporttechnologies.com/orion/ What Is The Absolute Sound? The Absolute Sound magazine has been a leading publication in high-end audio since 1972. Since the early 2000s, The Absolute Sound has expanded to include web, newsletter, digital

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26:10

The Magico M9 & The Myth of the Law of Diminishing...

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2024/07/01

Is the Law of Diminishing of Returns relevant to the subjective nature of high-end audio? Lee explores this idea while recalling his visit to Magico's factory. Sign up for our FREE newsletter: www.theabsolutesound.com/newsletter About Lee Scoggins: A native of Atlanta, Georgia, Lee got interested in audio listening to his Dad’s system in the late 70s. By the early 80s he got swept up in the CD wave that was launching which led to a love of discs from Mobile Fidelity Sound Labs. Later while working

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41:45

dCS’s Lina Ring DAC and Master Clock Review

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2024/07/01

Tom Martin reviews the dCS Lina Ring DAC and Master Clock, going in-depth to to dCS's approach to resistor alignment, the importance of timing, and of course the power dCS brings to system enhancement. About Tom Martin: Tom is a long-time audiophile. He began his reviewing career after acquiring the The Absolute Sound magazine in 1997 and then hi-fi+ magazine in 2002. He has worked closely with Harry Pearson and Robert Harley at TAS and with Roy Gregory and Alan Sircom at hi-fi+. Since Tom and his

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27:24

The Best of Both Worlds? | Bryston 3B Cubed Power...

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2024/07/01

The Bryston 3B Cubed Power Amplfier might just combine the best of both worlds: those that love tube amps and those that love solid-state. Tom Martin explains... 00:00-01:52 Introduction to the Bryston 01:52-02:35 A Note on Power Amplifiers 02:35-05:19 Marrying the Best of Tube and Solid-State Amps 05:19-06:18 Frequency Balance? 06:18--09:44 Dynamic Contrast? 09:44-15:52 The Soundstage, Spaciousness, & Compression? 15:52-19:17 dB Levels and Dynamic Range 19:17-23:09 What's not to

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53:52

16 Woofers: Magnepan Ultra-Wideband Bass System First...

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2024/07/01

With 16 total woofers, the Magnepan Ultra-Wideband Bass System is setting out to solve more than one of the much maligned bass problems in high-end audio. Sign up for our FREE newsletter: www.theabsolutesound.com/newsletter 00:00-14:09 The Magnepan UBS Frankensystem 14:09-30:54 The 4 Bass Problems 30:54-48:15 How Does it Sound? 48:15- A Few Caveats About Tom Martin: Tom is a long-time audiophile. He began his reviewing career after acquiring the The Absolute Sound magazine in 1997 and then

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