Harbeth Launches New Monitor 30.1 in Munich
The new Monitor 30.1 loudspeaker features a new, RADIAL2™ mid/bass drive unit; a new, top quality SEAS tweeter (as used on the flagship M40.1); and a redesigned crossover. There is now a more open sound, a smoother response with greater, more even dispersion which means less critical stand height and a more involving listener experience. The original Monitor 30 was …
Naim Launches NaimUniti 2 Streaming Player
“Launched today at the High End 2012 show here in Munich, the NaimUniti 2 is the second generation of the original Naim network music player announced in 2009. The NaimUniti heralded an entire new range of products for the British company, not to mention winning plenty of awards; the new version has a more power, a new CD player and …
David Michael Audio named “Best Audio Store”
Metro Times magazine recently named David Michael Audio “Best Audio Store 2012″ in their annual Best of Detroit issue. We are honored to have received this award three years in a row. Special thanks to Metro Times staff! You can read more by clicking here.
Nordost Blue Heaven Cables Review
Chris Thomas has posted a review of the Nordost Blue Heaven Leif interconnects (£260), LS speaker cables (£955) and LS power cord (£150) at AVGuide. His conclusions: “The Blue Heaven seems to me to suggest a slight shift in the Nordost sound and it is a move that I think will give the range a far broader appeal. This is …
TWBAS 2012 On-the-Spot Event Coverage
Those of you who heard the Magico Q7 at CES know what an engineering and sonic tour-de-force this amazing loudspeaker is. We are pleased that it has been selected as the centerpiece of Ultra Audio’s “The World’s Best Audio System.” Last weekend, editor Jeff Fritz and Soundstage Global hosted the unveiling of this complete system. Their coverage includes a video …
Nordost Qx4, Qx2 and Qv2 Power Purifiers
Dave Clark has posted a review of the Nordost QRT Qx2 ($1799.99 each), Qx4 ($2699.99 each), Qv2 ($350 each) at Positive Feedback. His conclusions: “So yeah, with the Qx4 in place the soundstage becomes bigger still. The speakers disappear that much more, instruments and textures take on even more presence and definable space, the sensation of the room being pressurized is …
Luxman Debuts D-100R iPod Dock
The D-100R [$495] accesses the iPod digitally but performs D/A conversion inside the dock to output RCA analog exclusively. This differs from the Wadia and Onkyo precedents (digital only) and the Pure (digital & analog). Luxman’s included remote overrides all the iPod’s native control functions but provides for complete on-screen navigation. A 100-240V AC power pack is included for …
Vienna Acoustics Haydn Loudspeaker Review
Peter D’Amario has posted a review of the Vienna Acoustics Hadyn loudspeakers ($1850/pair) at HIFI ZINE. His conclusions: “The Vienna Acoustics Haydns are beautiful to observe, sumptuously built and finished, and perform far better than their diminutive size would suggest. They marry an ability to get at the core of the music that they reproduce and avoid the “bass shy …
M2Tech hiFace Two USB to S/PDIF Converter
“The new M2Tech hiFace Two, due to arrive end of March, is the next step in USB-to-S/PDIF interfaces and represents a major advancement over the highly successful original hiFace converter. Linux is now supported with this new device, opening up great sound for the Linux platform. Windows users will enjoy ASIO compatibility in with a wider choice of players and …
Interview with Michael Fremer
Wojciech Pacuła conducted an interesting interview with Michael Fremer for High Fidelity. Check it out here.
