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Audiophilia
June 2007
Roy Harris |
The Navison Audio SE MK 1 Preamplifier In spite of shortcomings, the Navison Audio SE MK 1 preamplifier can help you to enjoy your favorite recordings.   |
Audiophilia
June 2007
Roy Harris |
The Lector .6 mk2 CD Player The Lector .6 mk2 CD player is a component capable of resolving and not obscuring musical and non-musical details present on a recording. |
Audiophilia
May 2007
Roy Harris |
Melody HiFi CD M10 CD Player The Melody HiFi CD M10 CD player embodies the attributes of the modern tube sound. |
Audiophilia
February 2008
Roy Harris |
Ear to Ear Cables Cables designed for spectrally balanced and slightly warm sounding stereo systems. |
Audiophilia
February 2007
Roy Harris |
The Musical Fidelity A5 CD Player: First Impressions This player contains all the typical attributes of an up-sampling player, but it is the least colored of them all. |
Audiophilia
February 2007
Roy Harris |
Cables R Us Part 7: Solitone Solitone cables provide a slight deviation from neutrality of a subtractive nature, but this lends a pleasant, listenable quality that could make one forget that one was listening to a digital source. |
Audiophilia
July 2007
Roy Harris |
Cables R Us Part 8: Element Cable Signature Series The latest more expensive line of cables from Element are closer to neutral than warm. |
Audiophilia
December 2007
Roy Harris |
My Audio Cable The salient characteristics of the MAC products include a balanced frequency extension at both extremes, resolution capable of revealing subtle musical information and the ability to present complex material without congestion. |
Audiophilia
July 2008
Roy Harris |
Mark and Daniel Maximus Speakers The Maximus speaker can be expected to unambiguously expose the affect of the sound of a component upon the sound of a stereo system. |
Audiophilia
October 2006
Roy Harris |
DCCA Cables Based upon exposure to at least 5 brands of cable products, the DCCA cable as suitable for all stereo systems. While slightly subtractive in nature, its coloration is not sufficient to mask differences between components. |
Audiophilia
February 2007
Roy Harris |
Cables R Us Part Six: Sunny Cable Technology Sunny Cable Technology cables require a stereo system that is reasonably well balanced in order to achieve optimal performance. |
Audiophilia
March 2006
Roy Harris |
The Simaudio Moon Equinox CD Player The device is quiet, free of grain, and highly resolving with convincing soundstage width and realistic dynamics. |
Audiophilia
November 2004
Roy Harris |
Soundstring Cable Technologies: The 3rd in the Series Cables 'R Us Review of 1 meter Octaphase "Alpha Series" interconnect... 20 foot Octaphase 95% shielded "Omega Pro Line" interconnect... 6 foot Tricormaxial Speaker cable... 4 -6 foot Tricormaxial Power Supply Cords... |
Audiophilia
February 2008
Roy Harris |
Ultimate Cables These cables present audiophiles with the possibility of achieving some of their goals at a very reasonable cost. |
Audiophilia
July 2007
Roy Harris |
Sigtone Shek D2 DAC This non-upsampling dac can be characterized by a slight softening of transients, a slight attenuation of treble frequencies and a bit of veiling. |
Audiophilia
September 2003
Roy Harris |
Channel Islands Audio D/A Converter and Vac-1 Power Supply The VDA-1 DAC and VAC-1 power supply may be a cost effective way to achieve a highly resolved, grain free and dimensional presentation. However, there is a possibility that one may experience some extra energy in the upper midrange and lower treble. |
Audiophilia
March 2005
Roy Harris |
Atoll Electronique CD80 CD Player A review of the French-made player, which costs a "touch" over a grand. |
Audiophilia
February 2008
Roy Harris |
Alan Maher Power Enhancer and Studio Reference Junior Power Cable Alan Maher's products reduce noise by manifesting a change in dimensionality. |
Audiophilia
November 2005
Roy Harris |
Legenburg Apollo Cables These cables are unique, cosmetically tres chic. And what I found after auditioning the Legenburg cable for over 100 hours is surprising, given the goal of most manufacturers. |
Audiophilia
October 2006
Roy Harris |
Eastern Electric Minimax CD Player A review of this CD player highlighting specific strengths and weaknesses using a variety of CDs. |
Audiophilia
July 2004
Roy Harris |
Synergistic Research AC Shielded Cable If one's stereo system is not well balanced, one may find these cables too revealing. However, if you have a preference for excitement or your system is 'relatively' neutral, these cables will satisfy your needs. |
Audiophilia
March 2008
Roy Harris |
CES 2008 CES was a combination of surprises, treats and treatments this year. |
Audiophilia
January 2007
Appel & Harris |
Audiophilia Visits the 2007 Consumer Electronics Show Hansen Audio's Emperor, Elixir, and Knight speakers... DEQX combines upgraded processors and built in amplification... Audiophysic's Burmester gear... ASW's Genius line of speakers excel... Praises for Kuzma and Plinius... etc. |
Audiophilia
March 2006
Roy Harris |
Sound Fusion "Sound Boosters" By using this passive damping device designed to eliminate vibration, the result is a more even spectral balance that is achieved without a loss of resolution. |
Audiophilia
July 2004
Roy Harris |
Cables 'R Us Part 1: Audioquest DC powered cables The subjects of this review include the following products, reviewed as a whole: 1 meter Panther interconnect... 6 meter Panther interconnect... 6 feet Mont Blanc speaker cable... 6 feet NRG-2 AC cord... |
Audiophilia
March 2003
Harris & Kershaw |
Audiophilia visits the 2003 Consumer Electronics Show There was enough beautiful and beautiful-sounding audio equipment to excite the most jaded audiophile. |
Audiophilia
July 2008
Henry Wilkenson |
The NuForce P-9 Preamplifier The NuForce P-9 is a very high performing linestage at a very reasonable price. |
Audiophilia
Appel, Harris and Wilkenson |
International CES Audiophilia visits the 2004 Consumer Electronics Show. |
Audiophilia
July 2004
Henry Wilkenson |
Limited Edition Today's preamps bear little resemblance to those of past generations. A review of Valve Amplification Company's Standard Preamplifier Limited Edition. |
Home Theater
January 2005
Mark Fleischmann |
NAD T 753 A/V Receiver This 53-pound receiver is rated at 70 watts per channel. If past NAD products are anything to go by, the gap between rated power and our lab measurements won't be a mile wide. |
Audiophilia
October 2006
Henry Wilkenson |
The Classe CP-500 Preamplifier Given the strengths and weaknesses of the CP-500, this preamplifier is best suited to classical and jazz music, rather than to rock. |
Home Toys
August 2005
Adam Blake |
A Technical Introduction to Audio Cables As audio systems continue to improve in accuracy, listening to a "live" performance in your living room gets closer to reality. Cables are an enabling factor for advancements in audio reproduction and can play a remarkably important role in your system. |
Audiophilia
January 2004
Mike Levy |
The deHavilland UltraVerve Preamplifier Discussion on the preamplifier's conctruction and how it performs. |
Home Theater
November 2006
Steve Guttenberg |
Sunfire TGP-5 Pre/Pro and TGA-5400 Amplifier The genius of Bob Carver's designs is the way they combine innovative technology, blessedly straight-ahead ergonomics, and oodles of power. |
Home Theater
December 2006
Mark Fleischmann |
Totem Acoustic Sttaf Loudspeakers, Outlaw Audio LFM-2 Subwoofer, and Outlaw Audio RR2150 Stereo Receiver The Totem Sttaf floorstanding speaker is versatile enough to support almost any kind of music or movies. Neutral and scrupulous, it has no serious sonic downside. |
Audiophilia
February 2002
Tony Maresch |
The Sim Audio Moon W10 monoblock power amplifiers There is no substitute for kilowatts, especially when they are as exceptionally well designed as the W-10's. Whether adding the W-10s as part of the amplification chain or using the pair as the only source for power, I gave them my highest recommendation -- I purchased them... |
Home Theater
August 2006
Mark Fleischmann |
Pioneer VSX-816 A/V Receiver Features are the VSX-816's strengths. You get XM satellite radio, auto setup, and room equalization in one package. |
Audiophilia
August 2005
Henry Wilkenson |
Acoustic Zen Matrix Reference II Interconnect & Silver Byte Digital Cable Given their high level of performance and their relatively low price, the Acoustic Zen interconnects and digital cables are highly recommended. |
Home Theater
December 2002
Chris Lewis |
Arcam AV8 Pre/Pro The AV8 sounds great, looks great, is loaded with features, and is easy to use. And it's going to need all of these attributes to compete in the space it occupies. Arcam knows as well as anyone how tough the competition is in the high-end pre-amp/processor game. |
Audiophilia
February 2001
Anthony Kershaw |
Jeff Rowland Design Group "Concentra" integrated amplifier This one box version of the Synergy Preamp and Model 2 Amplifier has created quite a stir in high-end circles. |
Audiophilia
March 2005
Anthony Kershaw |
The Raysonic SP-120 Integrated Amplifier The feature-rich Raysonic is the perfect amp for those audiophiles wishing for style and value, and especially for tube noobs. |
Audiophilia
May 2002
David T. Brown |
Amphion Creon Loudspeaker: Finn-Tastic Fidelity For the serious and discerning audiophile looking for extremely accurate, well-balanced speakers with excellent imaging and a striking visual presence, these fantastic Finns are hard to beat... |
Home Theater
October 2008
Michael Fremer |
Marantz AV8003 Processor and MM8003 Amplifier If you've got room for two boxes instead of one, the Marantz combo is an excellent, easy-to-recommend choice. |
Home Theater
March 2005
Chris Lewis |
Denon AVR-2105 A/V Receiver and DVD-2910 Universal Disc Player At $649, the AVR-2105 finds itself more on the entry-level side of receivers, price-wise, but with impressive features... The Denon DVD-2910 universal disc player is nicely outfitted, as well.... |
Home Theater
August 2008
Kim Wilson |
Onkyo TX-SR606 A/V Receiver The Onkyo TX-SR606 performs solidly with a feature set that is difficult to beat. |
Home Theater
September 1, 2003
Chris Lewis |
Denon AVR-2803 A/V Receiver and DVD-2900 Universal Disc Player The AVR-2803 sounds far better than it should for $799. The DVD-2900 plays any format you give it. Both units have impressive internal components. |
Home Theater
September 2006
Mark Fleischmann |
JVC EX-A10 Compact Component System The JVC EX-A10 is the best two-channel desktop system I've heard in years, and, for classical and jazz listeners, it can dominate a medium-sized room with a compelling soundstage. |
Home Theater
February 2005
Mark Fleischmann |
Marantz SR4500 A/V Receiver It takes moxie to come out with a receiver rated any less than 100 watts per channel, but that's what Marantz has done with the SR4500. |
Home Theater
October 2008
Fred Manteghian |
Rotel RSP-1069 Processor and RMB-1085 Amplifier From an audio perspective, the combination of the two Rotel units is close to ideal. |
Home Theater
December 2006
Steve Guttenberg |
Anthem Statement D2 Surround Processor and Statement P5 Amplifier With Anthem's Statement D2 and Statement P5 in your system, the realism of music and movies gets ratcheted up a few notches. And the really amazing thing is that they make it happen without discernable effort. |
