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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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12:14

Tidal Audio Arkas streamer review

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2025/08/10

The streamer is quite possibly the most misunderstood device commonly used in the high-end audio chain. Most people harbor the thought that the differences between streamers are either non-existent or very, very small. I had that thought, reinforced by the idea that “it’s just a computer, and computers can be had for $500.” Then I started testing them. The differences are pretty obvious on a good system, and I think meaningful if you have a well-developed system. The Tidal Audio Arkas certainly

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10:20

Golden Ear Triton 5 Loudspeakers

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2025/08/03

In many loudspeaker reviews, you'll hear the word 'soundstage' and 'sound dispersion' a lot, and today you're going to hear a lot more about it, in this review of The Golden Ear Triton five loudspeakers. This video is sponsored by: https://fidelityimports.com/pages/introducing-perlisten 00:00 Golden Ear Triton 5 1:01 Overview 01:42 Specs & Design 5:35 Sound Quality 09:15 Summary Newsletter: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/newsletter Facebook:

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09:44

SoulNote E-3 Phono Equalizer Amplifier Review

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2025/08/01

The E-3 is strictly for playback of DS audio optical cartridges. Does its refined purpose lead to refined sound? Listen in to Robert's review to find out. This video is sponsored by: https://hifirose.com/ 00:00 Soul Note E-3 Phono Equalizer 00:49 Specs & Design 02:39 Sound Quality 08:45 Summary Newsletter: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/newsletter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theabsolutesound Substack: https://www.theabsolutesound.substack.com Robert's Reference

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16:49

Alsyvox Michaelangelo Preview and Interview

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2025/07/27

Ahead of his review of the https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/alsyvox-caravaggio-xx-loudspeaker/ Editor-in-Chief of The Absolute Sound hosted Alsyvox founder and owner Daniele Cohen at his listening room to gather some expository information on the Caravaggio and Alsyvox as a company.The Absolute Sound’s Review Methodology: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/the-absolute-sounds-review-methodology-first-principles/ Newsletter:

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22:56

Audio Research D-80 stereo tube amplifier review

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2025/07/25

What can 80 watts per channel of American tube muscle do for your system in 2025? And further, what can a storied heritage brand like Audio Research bring to the table in a field increasingly dominated by foreign competitors? Hello viewers, I'm Michael Johnson with the Absolute Sound and I am lucky enough to have an early look and listen to Audio Research’s new D-80 stereo tube amplifier, so let’s just dive in. The Absolute Sound’s Review Methodology:

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11:24

Audeze CRBN2 Electrostatic Headphone (Best Headphones...

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2025/07/23

For a long time, electrostatic driver technology has been at the apex of headphone performance. Audeze, famous for their planar magnetic headphones, has recently updated their electrostatic flagship to create the CRBN2. Let’s take a look. This video is sponsored by: https://www.perlistenaudio.com/products/r210s/ The Absolute Sound’s Review Methodology: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/the-absolute-sounds-review-methodology-first-principles/ Newsletter:

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15:14

Best Integrated Amps Series: Esoteric F-01 Class A...

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2025/07/18

Some products that we review do special things that are almost immediately obvious in a controlled environment like we use for testing. Some products also present a challenge to our preconceived notions of what works in audio. The Esoteric F-01 integrated amp does both. Let’s take a look. This video is sponsored by: https://fidelityimports.com/ 6 Major Problems of Believability: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/the-six-major-problems-of-audio-believability/ 00:00 Esoteric

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09:38

Bricasti M21 Platinum Series DAC/Streamer

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2025/07/16

Robert Taylor reviews the versatile yet simple Bricasti M21 Platinum Series DAC, with its sleek, timeless platinum faceplate. This video is sponsored by: https://www.perlistenaudio.com/products/r210s/ 00:00 Bricasti M21 Platinum Series DAC 00:38 Specs & Design 02:23 Reference Equipment 2:49 Sound Quality 08:48 Summary Newsletter: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/newsletter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theabsolutesound Substack:

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22:22

Best Speakers Under $50k Series: Sound Lab G7-7C Review

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2025/07/13

This one is different. The Sound Lab G7-7C speaker is just under 7 feet tall, 3 feet wide and 4 inches thick. There are no conventional speaker drivers inside. From the right perspective, it contends for the best speaker in the world. And while $49,500 per pair isn’t inexpensive, in a world where the top speakers are often priced at $400,000 or $800,000 per pair, the Sound Lab might be considered a bargain. Let’s check out the details. Because details matter. This video is sponsored by:

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15:02

EverSolo DMP-A10 Music Streamer and DAC Review

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2025/07/11

Today we're diving deep into what might be one of the most tech-focused streaming decks to date: the Eversolo DMP-A10. This isn't just another incremental upgrade, as we often see, this is Eversolo's flagship statement piece, turning heads with its features and hardware, priced at around $3,999. 00:00 EverSolo DMP-A10 01:00 Specs & Design 03:13 Connectivity & Features 05:32 What's Inside? 07:07 Room Correction 09:02 Sound Quality 13:24 Is it for you? 14:17

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09:34

Soulnote E-3 PHONO EQUALIZER Review

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2025/07/10

Robert Taylor reviews the impressive, hefty Soulnote E-3 phono equalizer. 00:00 Soulnote E-3 00:39 Specs & Design 2:29 Sound Quality 08:36 Conclusion The Absolute Sound’s Review Methodology: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/the-absolute-sounds-review-methodology-first-principles/ Newsletter: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/newsletter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theabsolutesound Substack: https://www.theabsolutesound.substack.com What Is The Absolute Sound? The

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07:59

Best Headphone Amplifiers Series: Ray Samuels Audio...

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2025/07/06

Ray Samuels Audio is a long-standing builder of both portable and desktop headphone amplifiers. Ray sent us his B-21 Raider amp to try with a bevy of high-end electrostatic and dynamic headphones that arrived in the lab. As you might intuit, the B-21 can drive both types of headphones. Let’s see what we heard. 00:00 Ray Samuels Audio B-21 00:59 Overview Ray Samuels Audio B-21 02:44 Sound Quality 07:13 Summary Summary The Absolute Sound’s Review Methodology:

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10:46

Ultra Evolution Pinnacle Loudspeaker Review

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2025/07/02

This speaker really surprised me; I don’t know if it was all the rhetoric of being a disrupter to the industry on their website – I often approach disrupters with a hint of skepticism, but SVS means business and the Ultra Evolution Pinnacle brings it! 00:00 Ultra Evolution Pinnacle 00:47 Overview 03:13 Sound Quality 08:59 Wrap Up Newsletter: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/newsletter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theabsolutesound Substack:

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Ultra Evolution Pinnacle Loudspeaker Review

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2025/06/30

This speaker really surprised me; I don’t know if it was all the rhetoric of being a disrupter to the industry on their website – I often approach disrupters with a hint of skepticism, but SVS means business and the Ultra Evolution Pinnacle brings it! 00:00 Ultra Evolution Pinnacle 00:47 Overview 03:13 Sound Quality 08:59 Wrap Up Newsletter: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/newsletter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theabsolutesound Substack:

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05:48

June Recordings of the Month from The Absolute Sound...

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2025/06/28

We wanted to share with you some of the music we are using in the review process, with a focus on musically interesting work that is also enjoyably recorded. This isn’t necessarily new work or new recordings. With streaming making a test drive of these recommendations so easy, we simply wanted to give you some ideas.The Absolute Sound’s Review Methodology: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/the-absolute-sounds-review-methodology-first-principles/ Newsletter:

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10:17

T+A elektroakustik Factory Tour | Tom Martin reports...

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2025/06/27

Tom recently visited T+A in Herford, Germany to get an overview of their approach to audio design. Of course, he knew something from the name, which means “Theory plus Application”, but he really didn’t know what to expect. Frankly, he was surprised, pleasantly surprised, by what he found. The Absolute Sound’s Review Methodology: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/the-absolute-sounds-review-methodology-first-principles/ 00:00 T+A elektroakustik factory tour 02:46 Origin 3:50 T+A's

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30:59

Rhumba Extreme 1.4 linestage tube preamp review

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2025/06/25

Founded in 2012, Backert Labs are an American company that only produce tube preamps. Despite a crowded marketplace this family operation has stood out with its unique approach to linestage design. I got to spend the last two months with the new Rhumba Extreme 1.4, an $8500 dollar analog linestage from the company that promises a lot in a small chassis. I’m Michael Johnson with the Absolute Sound and join me today as we find out if this Rhumba can really dance.The Absolute Sound’s Review

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09:46

Martin Logan Motion XT F100 Speaker Review

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2025/06/22

While the Martin Logan Motion XT series isn’t especially new to the market, we’re trying to go back through the catalog of available options that may interest our viewers. And, yes, Martin Logan may be best known for their electrostatic offerings, but we thought we’d see what they were able to do with traditional cabinet speakers. Were they able to fold the benefits of what they’ve learned from panel speakers into a more cost-effective package? Stay tuned to find out. 00:00 Martin Logan

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09:46

Martin Logan Motion XT speaker review _ DRAFT

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2025/06/21

While the Martin Logan Motion XT series isn’t especially new to the market, we’re trying to go back through the catalog of available options that may interest our viewers. And, yes, Martin Logan may be best known for their electrostatic offerings, but we thought we’d see what they were able to do with traditional cabinet speakers. Were they able to fold the benefits of what they’ve learned from panel speakers into a more cost-effective package? Stay tuned to find out. 00:00 Martin Logan

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21:45

Factory Tour and Listening Session: Tidal Audio – In...

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2025/06/18

Originally founded in 1999, TIDAL is now one of the world's premier loudspeaker and high-end audio manufacturers. The Absolute Sound's Grover Neville had the opportunity to tour TIDAL's factory outside Cologne, Germany and investigate for himself: what makes TIDAL, TIDAL? Listen in to discover what he found out... 00:50 History 04:08 TIDAL factory 07:26 Listening Room 09:26 Listening Experience 14:16 Why TIDAL? 16:07 TIDAL for BUGATTI 20:04 Conclusion Newsletter:

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