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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.
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NAD M23 V2 Stereo Power Amplifier Review (opens the original)
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In this video, Tom Martin reviews the NAD M23 V2 Power Amplifier, a key component in his $15,000 audio system build. Tom dives into its Class D design, impressive power output, and how it pairs with the Eminent Technologies LFT-8c speakers and Wattson Madison streaming DAC. Join him as he evaluates its sound quality, focusing on clarity and low distortion across frequencies, to help you determine if the M23 V2 is the right fit for your audio setup.What Is The Absolute Sound? The Absolute Sound m
Saros Audio Europa Headphone Amp & Preamp Review (opens the original)
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In this video, Matt Coykendall dives into the Saros Audio Europa tube amplifier. With its fully differential design, this amp promises to elevate your listening experience by minimizing noise and maximizing dynamic range. Priced at $8,995, the Europa serves as both a headphone amp and a preamp, featuring user-replaceable tubes and top-notch components like Lundahl transformers and VPG Z foil resistors. Matt explores how it delivers a clear, dynamic sound across various genres, challenging the no
Ø Audio ICON 12 High Efficiency Horn Speakers Reviews (opens the original)
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Norway’s Ø Audio cast off into the hi-fi world a decade ago with the Icon two-way horn speaker. Since then, they’ve debuted a number of different models, but the two-way Icon remained at the heart of their brand. Well, that is until the company launched the redesigned Icon 12 last year, alongside a push into the American market. Priced at $25,000, this is not a speaker that’s going to be in everyone’s budget, but perhaps this speaker has something unique to say. I put these floorstanders into my
Recordings of the Month: July Discoveries (opens the original)
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We’re changing up Recordings of the Month a bit. From time to time we’ll have some of our music-loving audio reviewers highlight one or a few recordings they’ve recently discovered. They’ll explain what the discovery is. But part of the idea is that, in the age of streaming, the problem is knowing what music exists that might be worth a try. The cost of trying is zero dollars, though of course a small investment of time is needed. But as with love, food, travel and movies, there really are no gu
J. Sikora Aspire Turntable Review (opens the original)
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In this video, Robert Taylor reviews the J. Sikora Aspire turntable, an "entry-level" model from a Polish company renowned for its high-quality audio equipment. Priced at $11,000, this turntable boasts a sturdy aluminum-and-cast-iron body, a custom DC motor, and adjustable feet for precise leveling. Robert discusses its impressive sound quality, including speed stability and low noise floor, as well as my experiences with setup and performance across various albums. Join me as we explore whether
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