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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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35:33

The Linkwitz LX521.4 Dipole Loudspeaker Review

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2024/07/01

From the mind of the late Siegfried Linkwitz, Tom Martin reviews the Linkwitz LX521. Thoroughly impressed, Tom believes it may be a true breakthrough; listen in as he details its dipole construction, its precise yet vast soundstage, and more... Tom apologizes for the lighting errors; he filmed this right before surgery and couldn’t re-shoot. 00:00-05:05 What is a "Breakthrough"? 05:05-09:18 What is the Linkwitz LX521? 09:18-20:47 Why is the Linkwitz a Breakthrough? 20:47-24:26 Notes on Proper

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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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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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14:38

AnalogMagik V2 Cartridge Setup Software Review |

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2024/07/01

Adrian is joined by pro audio engineer and Randy's Records employee Sam Franey to discuss and review their experience with the AnalogMagik V2 Cartridge Setup Software. 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 LFT 8 Speakers Gustrad R26 Dac / Streamer SW-10

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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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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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32:46

SVS Ultra Evolution Titan Speaker Review | The Audio...

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2024/07/01

Cynthia Blakenkship, AKA the @TheAudioBelle reviews the sonically impressive and wallet-friendly Ultra Evolution Titan Speakers from SVS. Tune in to learn more about these ultra-competitive speakers. About Cynthia Blankenship: Cynthia converted to audiophilism 5 years ago when she first heard a pair of Magnepan 3.3Rs playing Die Moldau from Smetana's Ma Vlast. The ensuing journey would have her be a recurring guest on the Audiophiliac's channel, a Magnepan 1.7i ad in The Absolute Sound magazine,

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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09:53

Meze Liric II Headphone Review | Two-Way Planar?

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2024/07/01

Tom Martin reviews the second edition of Meze's Liric two-way planar headphones. Susvara Review: https://youtu.be/z9IKN5tv88g?feature=shared 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, newsletter,

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12:57

T+A Solitaire P Headphones Review

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2024/07/01

Chris Martens returns from his review of the T+A 200 HA headphone amplifier with the T+A Solitaire P. He talks their dynamism, transparent and neutral sound, and who exactly these headphones are made for. 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

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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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11:15

Record Doctor X Record Cleaning Machine Review | Tom...

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2024/07/01

Tom Martin dusts off a few old records to review the Record Doctor X Record Cleaning Machine... 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, newsletter, digital magazine, social media, YouTube and

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