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.
Hegel H70 Integrated Amplifier Review
Wojciech Pacuła has posted a review of the Hegel H70 integrated amplifier ($1995) at High Fidelity. His conclusions: “At the same time I know exactly who will not like this amplifier. When somebody wants to “know” everything very precisely, prefers attack, contour, detail above saturation, this is not an amplifier for him or her. Also when we like the sound …
Bel Canto CD2 CD Player and DAC3.5VB Mark II Review
Russell Lichter has posted a review of the Bel Canto CD2 CD player ($2995) and the DAC3.5VB Mark II DAC ($3495) at Stereo Times. His conclusions: “I stated two paragraphs above that I could easily live with the CD2 sans DAC3.5 and I suppose if I could hold the perfectionist/audiophile aspect of my character at bay, that statement would still …
New Entry-Level VPI Turntable on the Horizon
No details yet, but VPI has announced that it is working on a new entry-level turntable which some have dubbed the Cub Scout.
Apple Developing New Audio File Format to Offer ‘Adaptive Streaming’
Apple is working on a new audio file format that will offer “adaptive streaming” to provide high- or low-quality files to users of its iCloud service. The new format could mean that users can get “high-definition” audio by downloading to an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. Alternatively, it could offer a streaming service – like that of Lala.com, the music …
Marten Django First U.S. Review
Robery H. Levi of Positive Feeback magazine provides the first U.S. review of the amazing Marten Django Loudspeaker Read the review here.
