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Home Recording Review!PreSonus Sceptre S8 StudioActive Coaxial Loudspeaker
©Everything Audio NetworkBrevis...Price: $1,500 per pairLikes: accuracy, easy setupDislikes: needs a bit more powerWow Factor: coaxial design hits the markMore info: Presonus S8by John Gatski...
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Audiophile Review!Essence HDACC 24/192 ADC/DACStereo Preamp/Headphone...
©Everything Audio NetworkBrevis...Price: $699Likes: HDMI, 3x digital I/O, A/DDislikes: lacks bit status displayWow Factor: do-it-all A/D-/D/AMore info: Essence HDACCby John Gatski I love cool little...
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Personal Audio Review!Hi-FiMAN HM-802High-Res Portable Player:"A Cut Above...
©Everything Audio NetworkBrevis...Price: starts at $699Likes: high-end sonics, balanced outputDislikes: no included digital output cableWow Factor: lots of buttons, lots of soundMore info: Hi-FiMAN...
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Home Recording Review!TASCAM UH-7000 Stereo USB Interface:"A High-End...
©Everything Audio NetworkBrevis...Price: $799 retail/$399 streetLikes: excellent mic pres, A/D-D/ADislikes: no onboard effects at 192KWow Factor: separates quality in USB boxMore info: TASCAM...
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Home Theater Review!Yamaha AVENTAGE MX-A500011-Channel Balanced Input Amplifier
"A genuine bargain for such great sound + 11-channels"Brevis...Price: $2,995 retailLikes: 11 channels, fantastic fidelityDislikes: zilch, nada, zero complaintsWow Factor: lots of channels, lots of...
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Audiophile Review!Parasound zdac v.2Stereo D/A Converter
"Upgraded Headphone Amp Enhances The New Zdac"Brevis...Price: $549 retailLikes: more HP oomph, first-rate buildDislikes: give us 24/192 via USB pleaseWow Factor: still way above its priceMore info:...
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Personal Audio Review!Oppo HA-2 Portable USB Audiophile DAC,Oppo PM-3 Planar...
Oppo HA-2: The Little DAC That Can Brevis...Price: HA-2 ($299); PM-3 ($399)Likes: (HA-2) hi-res DSD/PCM, I/OLikes: (PM-3) comfy, smooth soundDislikes: HA-2 needs an auto-off mode Wow Factor: how much...
View ArticleAudio Gear Review Archive!Everything Audio NetworkActive Review Compendium
Sponsored Link!Click to see each archived review•SVS SB12 Ultra 1000W Powered Subwoofer•MartinLogan Neolith Electrostatic Speaker Preview•Andrew Jones SP-PK52FS/Pioneer Elite SC-79...
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Audiophile Modification Review!Music Technology Oppo BDP-95 PlayerDigital...
©Everything Audio NetworkBrevisPrice: $1,800 (unbal.); $2,400 (bal.)Likes: organic analog tone, smooth trebleDislikes: audiophile modifications cost $Wow Factor! a more intimate-sounding '95More info:...
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EAN UpClose:Luminous Audio ArionDesigner Mike Bettinger
Audio Designer Mike Bettinger at 2014 CAFEAN: Can you give our readers a little background about yourself as an audio designer?MB: I apprenticed as a technician in my uncle’s stereo repair shop while...
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Audiophile Turntable/Preamp Review!VPI Scout 1.1, Luminous Audio...
©Everything Audio NetworkBrevis...Price: Scout 1.1 ($2,000); Arion($6,395)Likes: tracking, accuracy, rugged USA buildDislikes: must have expert arm setup (VPI)Wow Factor: masterful vinyl playback...
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Audiophile Speaker Review!Paradigm Prestige Series 15BTwo-Way Stand/Shelf...
©Everything Audio NetworkBrevis...Price: $799 eachLikes: accuracy, imaging and sizeDislikes: not a thing, nada, zeroWow Factor: Big sound/small speakerMore info: Paradigm Prestige 15Bby John Gatski...
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Home Theater Review!Onkyo TX-NR737Dolby Atmos-Ready7.2 Channel Receiver
©Everything Audio NetworkBrevis...Price: $899 retail, $499 streetLikes: good sound, DSD, great priceDislikes: no Airplay audio playbackWow Factor: bang for the buck leaderMore info: Onkyo TX-NR737by...
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Home/Live Recording!Audix MB5050 MicroBoom Mount,M1250B Cardioid Condenser...
"Perfect For Live Capture And Recording Choral Groups"©Everything Audio NetworkBrevis...Price: $599 retailLikes: stealth-like, good sounding micDislikes: lacks separate stereo mountWow Factor: a staple...
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Audiophile Headphone Review!Audeze EL-8 Planar MagneticOpen-Back Stereo...
©Everything Audio NetworkBrevis...Price: $699 retailLikes: smooth treble, rich midrangeDislikes: proprietary cable connectorWow Factor: snazzy look, smooth sonicsMore info: Audeze EL-8by John Gatski...
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Audiophile Review!Benchmark AHB2 Stereo Amplifier,Exclusive Benchtest!
Exclusive First Benchtest!Click HereBrevis...Price: $2,995Likes: super smooth and openDislikes: not big and heavyWow Factor! 130+ dB SNRMore info: Benchmark AHB2 by John Gatski Following my initial...
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EAN Audiophile Review!Legacy Expression Ribbon-Tweeter2.5-Way Passive Tower...
Brevis...Price: $3,000Likes: silky top end, good basDislikes: no way, too good for the $Wow Factor! a serious entry towerMore info: Legacy Expressionby John Gatski Since Bill Duddleston re-acquired...
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Home Theater Speaker Review!Episode Triple 10 Powered...
Brevis...Price: $999 (installer dealer only)Likes: tight, clean, small sub bassDislikes: huh? this sub has everythingWow Factor! big performance/small sizeMore info: Episode Triple 10by John Gatski...
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Audiophile Review!Pass Labs Xs-150 Amplifier:“Super Class A Presentation,...
©Everything Audio NetworkBrevis...Price: $65,000 per pairLikes: amazingly open sound stageDislikes: really expensive, lots of heatWow Factor: a Vette or a pair of Xs-150sMore info: Pass Labs XS-150by...
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Speaker Review!Bryston Mini TCompact Stand Speaker:"Bryston Stresses Accuracy...
©Everything Audio NetworkBrevis...Price: $3,195 per pairLikes: accuracy, great imagingDislikes: sensitivty a bit lowWow Factor: Bryston does it againMore info: Bryston Mini Tby John Gatski Noted for...
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