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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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10:43

Best DACs Under $5000: PS Audio Stellar DAC

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2025/06/15

In the ever evolving landscape of digital audio conversion, PS Audio has once again demonstrated why they remain a resolute pillar in the high end audio community.This video is sponsored by: https://www.javahifi.com/home The Absolute Sound’s Review Methodology: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/the-absolute-sounds-review-methodology-first-principles/ 00:00 PS audio StellarDAC 00:56 Overview 02:28 Design 04:04 Connectivity 5:55 Sound Quality 09:48 Conclusion Newsletter:

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11:07

Accuphase C2900 preamplifier + A80 amplifier review

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2025/06/13

Robert Taylor duel reviews the Accuphase C2900 preamplifier and the Accuphase A80 amplifier, noting their individual characteristics and their combined output. Tune in to hear Robert's thoughts... 01:04 Specs & Design 03:44 Preamp door controls 05:10 Associated Equipment 05:58 Sound Quality 08:08 Sound Quality Pt. 2 10:51 Conclusion This video is sponsored by: https://shunyata.com/ The Absolute Sound’s Review Methodology:

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07:54

Perlisten R7t Speakers & R10 Subs Review

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2025/06/13

We've all heard the phrase, you can't have your cake and eat it too. Today we are going to review the Perlisten R7t Speakers & R10 Subs by the end of the review, we'll re-ask the question: can have your cake and eat it too? Erratum: Since filming the review, the price of the speakers has gone up as note in subtitles. This video is sponsored by: https://www.javahifi.com/home The Absolute Sound’s Review Methodology:

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18:16

Best Speakers Under $10,000 Series: Bowers & Wilkins...

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2025/06/08

Introducing Muse Kastanovich, a longtime TAS magazine writer making his YouTube review debut. Muse reviews the design, sound, and context of the Bowers & Wilkins 702 Series 3. Listen in to hear his thoughts!00:00 Bowers & Wilkins 702 S3 02:34 THREE-way design 07:02 Listening to TWO 16:25 ONE Conclusion The Absolute Sound’s Review Methodology: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/the-absolute-sounds-review-methodology-first-principles/ Newsletter:

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10:59

Cambridge Audio Evo 150 Streaming Amplifier Review

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2025/06/06

One of the things that I’ve discovered in life is that the broader my brush, the more quickly I paint myself into a corner. Scouring the online forums of audiophilia has shed light on a subset of listeners who have done just this when it comes to switching amplifiers. This video is sponsored by: https://www.perlistenaudio.com/products/r212s/ While I’m certain earlier class-D amplifiers warranted this ‘band of brother’s’ rapid armament of the widest brushes they could find, they’ll now have to

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11:30

Best Headphones Series: Stax SR-X9000 electrostatic...

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2025/06/04

If you’ve been around headphones for a while, you will know that Stax is a Japanese manufacturer of electrostatic headphones that has operated in the top tier for decades. I recently tested their top-of-the-line SR-X9000 headphones. Does the SRX-9000 carry on the Stax tradition? 00:00 Stax SR-X9000 01:24 Electrostatics? 02:42 Sound Quality 10:50 Summary The Absolute Sound’s Review Methodology:

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11:51

Accuphase C2900 preamplifier + A80 amplifier review

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2025/06/01

Robert Taylor duel reviews the Accuphase C2900 preamplifier and the Accuphase A80 amplifier, noting their individual characteristics and their combined output. Tune in to hear Robert's thoughts...01:04 Specs & Design 03:44 Preamp door controls 05:10 Associated Equipment 05:58 Sound Quality 08:08 Sound Quality Pt. 2 10:51 Conclusion This video is sponsored by: https://shunyata.com/ The Absolute Sound’s Review Methodology:

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08:10

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

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2025/05/30

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.This video is sponsored by: https://www.javahifi.com/home The Absolute Sound’s Review Methodology:

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15:31

Best Speakers $5k-$10k Series: Tekton Design Ulfberht...

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2025/05/28

Okay this one is obviously different. At 77” tall and weighing 235 lb, the Tekton Ulfberht is not your typical under $10,000 speaker. One look at the front panel, and you’ll know these aren’t your standard 3-way or 4-way towers on the technical front either. So, without further ado, let’s take a look at the ideas and the sound quality behind the Tekton Ulfberht. This video is sponsored by: https://rediacoustics.com/ The Absolute Sound’s Review Methodology:

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08:14

Best Desktop Speakers Under $500 Series: Onkyo...

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2025/05/22

Okay, full disclosure, this video is not targeted at our average viewer. Rather, this is an attempt to open the door of hi-fi for those previously unfamiliar and at $350 US this delicate sounding desktop pair provides a worthwhile peek through that open door.00:00 Onkyo GX-30ARC 00:56 Overview 03:50 How'd it sound? 07:11 Summary This video is sponsored by: https://www.hifiman.com/products/detail/353 The Absolute Sound’s Review Methodology:

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09:54

Exclusive: BACCH Stratos Atmos Processing System...

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2025/05/16

You could view the title of this video as audiophile "click bait"—and perhaps it is. In a more charitable frame of mind, however, you could view it as directing attention to a novel product that could prove to be highly significant and even a bit disruptive to the high-end audio marketplace. This is Andrew Quint, a Senior Writer for The Absolute Sound, and I'd like to tell you about new software coming very soon from Theoretica Applied Physics and BACCH Labs called Stratos, as it's something quite

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12:03

Best DACs Under $10K Series: Hegel D50 D/A Converter...

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2025/05/14

When Hegel announces a new flagship DAC, the audio world tends to take notice. Hegel has recently released the true successor to their previously acclaimed HD30 DAC. This Hegel Reference Converter promises to elevate Hegel's reputation for pristine digital reproduction to new heights at $4,900. This is placed within the high end realm of HiFi, and is positioned for those looking for supreme accuracy, realism, as well as musicality. Let's break this one down.00:00 Hegel D50 D/A Converter 01:19

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10:03

McIntosh MSA5500 Streaming Integrated Amplifier Review

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2025/05/11

I often rely on analogies to help develop my thoughts. This is a great way to take a known experience that I am relatively more familiar with to draw out the nuance of a less known experience – of course at some point all analogies fall apart and, therefore, they can only get us so far. I bring this up because I admit, when it comes to audio equipment that I enjoy listening to, I have a pretty sound understanding of my aural predilections. That was until I heard the McIntosh MSA5500 Streaming

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23:14

Best Speakers Under $10K Series: Dynaudio Contour 20...

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2025/05/09

The Dynaudio Contour 20 Black Edition may look almost identical to the contour 20, but looks can be deceiving. The Danish loudspeaker company, I think, has packed quite a few changes under the hood of this long popular stand mount speaker. Let's find out what!00:00 Dynaudio Contour 20 Black Edition 02:29 Specs & Design 05:45 Sound Quality 18:45 Is this for you? 21:38 Summary This video is sponsored by: https://www.javahifi.com/home Learn more about Dynaudio 20 Black Edition:

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08:09

The Via Blue Rocket cable lifter system briefing

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2025/05/07

In this briefing I cover the Via Blue Rocket cable lifter system. I’ve been using these for several months now and have found them quite useful and enjoyable. Let’s find out why. This video is sponsored by: https://www.hegel.com/en/ 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:

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08:52

Pass Labs 260.8 Monoblock Amplifier Review

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2025/05/04

Following up from his Pass Labs factory tour, Adrian reviews the hefty, rich Pass Labs 260.8 Monoblock Amplifier.This video's sponsored by: https://shunyata.com/product/gemini-model-8/ 00:00 Pass Labs 260.8 Monoblock Amplifier 01:56 Specs & Design 03:32 Sound Quality 06:31 Customer Service 07:33 Summary The Absolute Sound’s Review Methodology: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/the-absolute-sounds-review-methodology-first-principles/ Newsletter:

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08:39

Chesky Audio LC1 Bookshelf Monitor Review

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2025/04/30

A business strategy frequently employed by seasoned organizations when developing a new product is to design and produce what is known as a Minimum Viable Product. After hearing the Chesky Audio LC1s, it became abundantly clear Founder and CEO, Lucca Chesky, made the prudent decision to dispense with circumspect practices of seasoned organizations and forged a path solidly in the direction of viability, all while leaving minimum in the rearview mirror, when designing his first commercially available

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08:39

Chesky Audio LC1 Bookshelf Monitor Review

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2025/04/29

A business strategy frequently employed by seasoned organizations when developing a new product is to design and produce what is known as a Minimum Viable Product. After hearing the Chesky Audio LC1s, it became abundantly clear Founder and CEO, Lucca Chesky, made the prudent decision to dispense with circumspect practices of seasoned organizations and forged a path solidly in the direction of viability, all while leaving minimum in the rearview mirror, when designing his first commercially available

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05:54

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

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2025/04/27

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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12:14

Meze Audio 105 AER Open Back Headphones Review

The Absolute Sound Podcast ·

2025/04/23

Some listeners feel that the most intimate experience you can have with recorded music is by using headphones. Not just because of the proximity to your ears, but it's the way they're voicing their aural personality gets right inside your head. An excellent example of that are the Meze Audio 105 AER Headphones...00:00 Meze Audio 105 AER 01:32 Specs & Design 5:00 Sound Quality 10:34 Summary This video is sponsored by: https://soundorg.com/mojo-2/ The Absolute Sound’s Review

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