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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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09:54

JBL 4329P Studio Monitor Powered Loudspeaker Review

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2024/07/01

Aaron Jenkins reviews JBL's 4239P studio monitor powered loudspeakers, their precise imaging, prominent tweeter, and smooth sonic decay. Tune in to learn more. 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 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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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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14:11

Preview: English Electric 8Switch - Can 1’s and 0’s...

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2024/07/01

Tom Martin previews the English Electric 8Switch (https://englishelectric.uk/8-switch/) "Powered by a customized TCXO (Temperature Compensation Crystal Oscillator), accuracy is 0.1ppm – far higher than normal crystals and higher than a normal TCXO, allowing the 8Switch to generate higher accuracy network signals, which in turn helps provide more stable music data transmission." -English Electric UpTone Audio's White Paper:

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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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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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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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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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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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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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26:10

Review: Orchard Audio’s Starkrimson Stereo Ultra...

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2024/07/01

Executive publisher Tom Martin reviews Orchard Audio's Starkrimson Stereo Ultra Power Amplifier. Read more here: https://orchardaudio.com/product/starkrismon_stereo_ultra_500w_stereo_amp/ 00:00-09:08 Ancillary Equipment, Music, Listening Space 09:08-17:17 Review Part 1 17:17-26:11 Review Part 2 Be sure to subscribe and stay up to date on show reports, reviews, and more. For more expert reviews, features, and commentary subscribe to our newsletter at: https://www.theabsolutesound.com Follow

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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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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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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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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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09:56

Icon Audio HP8 Mk II Headphone Amplifier Review

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2024/07/01

Today Tom Martin reviews the Icon Audio HP8 mk II headphone amp, a tube-based headphone amp designed in England by David Shaw. Listen in to learn more! 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 magazine has been a leading publication in high-end audio since 1972. Since the early 2000s, The Absolute Sound has expanded to include web,

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23:25

Powerful, Poised, Pretty | Burmester’s BC150...

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2024/07/01

Tom Martin had the opportunity to have an extended listening session of the Burmester BC150. He compares it with other loudspeakers at its $150,000 price point, and contrasts it by noting its powerful bass, its clear dynamism, and more... 00:00-06:32 Construction, Design, Details 06:32-16:49 Sound Review 16:49- Manufacturer Comments For more show reports, expert reviews, features, and commentary subscribe to our newsletter at: https://www.theabsolutesound.com Follow us on Facebook:

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23:45

Titanium Hestia II Loudspeaker & The Method 3...

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2024/07/01

Lee Scoggins reviews Alta Audio's Titanium Hestia II & Infigo Audio's Method 3 Class A Monoblock Amplifier, their unique relationship to one another, his history with the Hestia II's, and more... Get Better Sound w/ Jim Smith: https://youtu.be/CX9y40bPkGI 00:00-09:28 Background & Associated Equipment 09:28 The Review For more show reports, expert reviews, features, and commentary subscribe to our newsletter at: https://www.theabsolutesound.com Follow us on Facebook:

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12:45

Simaudio Moon 791 network player/DAC/phono/preamp

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2024/07/01

Adrian returns with his review of the Simaudio Moon 791. 00:00-01:35 Preamplifier 01:35-03:27 Input/Outputs 03:27-5:29 Streamer 05:29-6:45 DAC 06:45-08:13 Remote 08:13-10:12 A Note On Customer Service 10:12- Conclusion Newsletter: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/newsletter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theabsolutesound Substack: https://www.theabsolutesound.substack.com Adrian's Reference Equipment: Mclntosh MC 462 Quad Balance Power Amplifier Mclntosh C2600 Tube Pre-Amp Eminent Technology

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21:54

Preview: Orchard Audio Starkrimson Power Amp

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2024/07/01

Here we preview an interesting Class D power amp, before a lengthy listening test. In our Previews, we discuss the look and feel and packaging of products and go over the ideas and claims made by the manufacturer that suggested we look at this product. In a subsequent review, either on You Tube, on theabsolutesound.com or in the magazine, we will discuss the findings of our listening tests. Product: Orchard Audio Starkrimson Stereo Ultra Amplifier orchardaudio.com Specifications:

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