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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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27:28

The Lumin T3 Streamer, DAC, & Preamplifier Review

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2024/07/01

Tom Martin reviews the Lumin T3, detailing it's digital domain volume control through LEEDH processing, it's competitive price point, and more... LEEDH Processing TAS article: https://theabsolutesound.substack.com/p/leedh-processing-digital-doman-volume LEEDH Processing white paper: https://www.processing-leedh.com/copie-de-presentation Note that the T3 can, in addition to Ethernet streaming, support hard drive or USB files as an input (certain formatting restrictions apply). Babylon Sisters

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32:44

The PS Audio BHK Mono 600 Power Amplifier Review

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2024/07/01

Tom Martin review the PS Audio BHK 600 Power Amplifiers, details its brutish power power supply, its vacuum tube rectification stage, and relays some of the history behind the designer, the late Bascom H. King. 00:00-05:51 Specs 05:51-15:04 History, Design, Bascom H. King 15:04-18:11 First Thoughts on Sound 18:11-21:32 Reference Equipment and Tracks 21:32- Pros, Cons, and Further Thoughts About Tom Martin: Tom is a long-time audiophile. He began his reviewing career after acquiring the The

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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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18:04

Acoustic Signature Double Neo X Turntable Review

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2024/07/01

Robert Taylor returns with his review of the Acoustic Signature Double Neo X Turntable, detailing its lively sound, excellent bass, and surprising dynamics... 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( currently out to get the Apex upgrade). -Pre-amp: McIntosh C2700 tube preamp -Power amp: McIntosh MC 462 -Speakers: Magico S1 Mk 2 with ISO acoustics Gaia 2

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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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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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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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20:41

GoldenEar T66 Loudspeaker Review | The Audio Belle

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2024/07/01

Cynthia, AKA @TheAudioBelle , reviews the first loudspeaker in GoldenEar's T series. She talks aesthetics, sound quality, its remarkable ability in recreating a live orchestra, and its A+ "wife acceptance factor"... Listen in to learn more! Watch more Audio Belle: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheAudioBelle 00:00-1:08 First Thoughts 1:08-3:45 Aesthetics, Design, & Construction 3:45-9:22 Cynthia's Subjective Review & System 9:22-13:17 The T66's and "The Absolute Sound" 13:17-19:11

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10:20

Review: Michael Fremer on the DS Audio ES 001...

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2024/07/01

DS Audio's ES 001 Eccentricity Stabilizer uses lasers and computer control to read record grooves in real time to help you center even slightly eccentric records to remove even the smallest traces of "wow" on your records. Once correctly centered whatever residual "wow" you hear is either from your turntable, the mastering lathe or even the tape playback machine. For more show reports, expert reviews, features, and commentary subscribe to our newsletter at: https://www.theabsolutesound.com Follow

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11:48

Hegel Viking CD Player Review | Thomas Tan Reports...

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2024/07/01

In this video Thomas Tan reviews the Hegel Viking CD player, listen in to hear his thoughts... Subscribe to Thomas' channel here: @thomasandstereo Newsletter: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/news... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theabsolutes... Substack: https://www.theabsolutesound.substack.com Who is Thomas&Stereo? I started this channel with the dream of making millions and a few online friends. Although I have yet to make my first million, I am proud to have created an active

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14:06

KEF R3 Meta Bookshelf Speaker Review | Thomas Tan

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2024/07/01

New to the The Absolute Sound team, Thomas&Stereo, reviews the highly anticipated KEF R3 Meta. Does it live up to the hype? Does the Meta technology actually makes a difference? Listen in to find out... Who is Thomas&Stereo? I started this channel with the dream of making millions and a few online friends. Although I have yet to make my first million, I am proud to have created an active online audiophile community. Unlike other traditional review channels, I designed this channel to give

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20:53

The Hana Umami Blue Moving Coil Cartridge Review

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2024/07/01

Tom Martin reviews the Hana Umami Blue Moving Coil Cartridge, including set-up, pricing, and compares it to the Hana ML and DS003 cartridges... Prices of cartridges referenced in this review: Hana EL: $475 Hana SL: $750 Hana ML: $1200 Hana Umami Blue: $2500 DS 003 optical cartridge: $2500 DS-specific 003 phono pre-preamp:$3500 Hana Umami Red: $3950 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

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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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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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05:56

Preview: Topping LA90 Power Amplifier - Or is it...

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2024/07/01

Steven previews the Topping LA90 Power Amplifier ahead of his upcoming review in The Absolute Sound magazine. Learn more at Topping's website: https://www.tpdz.net/productinfo/821195.html Find Steven's most recent articles here: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/author/steven-stone 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 #hifi #audiophile

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17:42

A GLIMPSE of Vandersteen’s Model Seven XTRM...

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2024/07/01

Ahead of his upcoming review of the Model SEven XTRM, Robert Harley speaks with Vandersteen Audio founder, Richard Vanderstreen about the origins of the Model Seven, its unique subwoofer design, and more! 00:00-01:00 Introducing Richard Vandersteen 01:00-3:00 General Philosophy of Model 7 XTRM 3:00-4:43 First Order Crossovers 4:43-5:58 History of Model 7 5:58-11:36 Powered Bass, Contour, & Low Frequency 11:36-13:22 Cabinet Construction 13:22-15:36 Drivers: Material & Design 15:36-17:43

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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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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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06:56

The Best Packaging for Vinyl?

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2024/07/01

Here we discuss different vinyl packaging offered in the market and Tom Martin identifies the best vinyl packaging he has come across yet. Product: Music Direct vinyl packaging To subscribe to The Absolute Sound or to purchase the current issue go here: https://www.zinio.com/the-absolute-sound-m39073 To subscribe to our free newsletter, scroll to the bottom of our homepage here: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/

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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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