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  1. Jeromeof

    3E Audio A7 - Initial Impressions

    3E Audio A7 - Initial Impressions So it has been a while since I shared a first impression here. But since I have been using the A7 for more than a month, now I thought it might be value so people can understand what they get from at least one of these 3E audio amplifiers and specifically is it...
  2. T

    Comparing Sony TA-2650, harman/kardon PM640 and Beomaster 1900

    Thought I write couple of lines how these three compare to me. As it's what I have at home now and been working on these as a new hobby kind of. Setup: Source: MXN10 and RME Babyface Pro Speakers: Beovox S45-2 (rebuilt filters, inside cabling and added SpeakOn connectors) Room: fairly small so...
  3. Jeromeof

    Fosi Audio V3 Mono

    Following on from my post about the ZA3 - I have managed to get my hands on a pre-release of the new V3 Mono from Fosi Audio and decided to write up a review: V3 Mono - Stunning Monoblock from Fosi Audio Lets get into the details of the new Fosi Audio V3 Monoblock Power Amplifier Fosi Audio...
  4. N

    Anyone have experience with Technics SB-X30 ?

    Hey all, Came across a set of Technics SB-X30 at a local second hand audio store. Can't find much information or any eBay sales on them that would indicate how they are perceived. If anyone can help me find some write-up about these speakers it would be greatly appreciated. And yes, they are...
  5. lattiboy

    The Vandersteen Treo CTs, diminishing returns, and the end of (audio) history

    Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you look around a room and realize, “I don’t belong here and everybody knows it.”? Growing up lower-middle class in the US and being in constant economic peril until about the age of 30, I sure have. This is the story of how a pair of speakers...
    • lattiboy
    • Thread
    • audioquest existential crisis is this a hobby or a mental illness? ps audio review treo ct vandersteen
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Speakers
  6. lattiboy

    The emotional roller coaster of learning to love the THX Onyx dongle DAC

    I recently acquired a pair of Vandersteen Treo CTs that made me reevaluate my whole audio set up. This is what I have learned about DACs and streaming: I am a 99% digital streamer. Outside of the very occasional record spin, I use Tidal and occasionally YouTube and PlexDash for things not...
    • lattiboy
    • Thread
    • dac denon digital audio onkyo onyx review thx treo ct vandersteen
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: DACs
  7. forceof1

    Empire 398....? Is this worth looking at?

    I recently retired my Pioneer PL-L1000. The cost of repair would exceed its value. So I've been poking around for a replacement. I ran across a really beautiful Empire 398. Before we get too far into this, here's what's driving my system. Marantz 250 with a 3250B preamp, Klipsch Quartet. My...
  8. forceof1

    Empire 398?

    I recently retired my Pioneer PL-L1000. The cost of repair would exceed its value. So I've been poking around for a replacement. I ran across a really beautiful Empire 398. Before we get too far into this, here's what's driving my system. Marantz 250 with a 3250B preamp, Klipsch Quartet. My...
  9. davy rocksta

    Altec Lansing 103 restoration project + review (just better than you thought)

    (i'm sorry i wanted to change the title) Hi to everyone... well i just saw these pair for a reasonable price in a very ammm "doubtful" condition but as far as the coils were the originals there is still hope... ok, i couldn't find any information in the web so i expected the worst in sound...
  10. davy rocksta

    Altec Lansing 103 restoration project + review

    Hi to everyone... well i just saw these pair for a reasonable price in a very ammm "doubtful" condition but as far as the coils were the originals there is still hope... ok, i couldn't find any information in the web so i expected the worst in sound quality, or mediocre at last... the seller...
  11. lattiboy

    Denon S750H: shockingly good sounding HT amp with tons of connectivity options

    Just thought I’d write a quick impression of this budget receiver. I picked up mine used for about 250 bucks, which seems to be pretty regularly available price in my area on craigslist or offer up. I was getting sick of using vintage flagship receivers in my living room setup. Having remote...
  12. lattiboy

    The Canton CT-120s are the best speakers I’ve ever heard and I’m sad about it

    The title of the post is the conclusion of the review, so if you’re not looking to read a mid-pandemic speaker fanatic wax philosophical about “audiophilia” and maybe realize the pursuit of audio perfection is futile, you can stop here. However, if you too spend an inordinate amount of time...
    • lattiboy
    • Thread
    • canton german review speakers
    • Replies: 31
    • Forum: Speakers
  13. lattiboy

    Triangle Borea BR08: these idiot savants shine with the right content

    It’s not often I make gear purchases on a whim. However, when Adorama had the Triangle BR08s on sale for $900 a pair, I just kind of clicked “buy”. I’d seen a ton of reviews for the BR03 all saying essentially, these are the new kings of budget audio (inevitably to be replaced by a new “king”...
    • lattiboy
    • Thread
    • br08 review speakers triangle
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Speakers
  14. H

    Fritz's Carbon 7 SE Mk II speakers -- a review

    Hi folks, I recently put a system together and learned a lot from folks on AudioKarma. I’m new as a poster to AudioKarma and wanted to kick things off with my first audio review. It is of Fritz Heiler’s Carbon 7 SE Mk II bookshelf speakers. I have no professional relationship of any kind to...
    • hilde45
    • Thread
    • bookshelf speaker bookshelf speakers bookshelfspeaker carbon 7 se fritz monitor review
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Speakers
  15. Isaac C.

    LP Gear Vivid Line Ortofon D20FL Super Replacement Review

    Coming soon (probably tonight or in the next few days)! My system (for reference): Dynacos A25s (completely original, they have not been recapped) Hitachi Ha 610 (recapped with Elna Silmics back in November) Kenwood KD 500 with Syntec S-220 (Rewired with KAB superflex) First Impressions (less...
    • Isaac C.
    • Thread
    • hyper elliptical lp gear ortofon vms review vivid line
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Turntables
  16. lattiboy

    Burson Audio V6 Vivid Opamps review: “Put some smack in yer DAC!!!”

    Note: I was sent this opamp by Burson. All I was asked for was an "honest review" posted on one of the sites I'm a regular on, no strings attached. I'm not a paid reviewer and I will be honest in my "value" section below. Just want to be upfront! Feel free to call me a shill! I’ve never built...
  17. SX828POWER

    Pioneer CS 99A - A Not So Critical Review

    Good evening everyone, Having the chance to sit down after finishing tonight's project (which took nearly 7 hours), I was compelled that my experiences were worth writing about. Just before Christmas I found a pair of Pioneer CS 99A speakers on craigslist by some miracle for only $100 and...
    • SX828POWER
    • Thread
    • cs 99a diy kabuki lattice pioneer restoration review speakers vintage speakers
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Speakers
  18. lattiboy

    Monitor Audio RS6 silver speakers; as good as you've heard (or better)

    I had just watched this old review from Thomas & Stereo where he gushed uncharacteristically about their sound quality. I find him to be the most reasonable YouTube reviewer, rarely going into hyperbole about every new piece of equipment he gets and always reminding people of the context of HiFi...
  19. musichal

    Unofficial Monitor Audio Owner Thread

    I have lived with the Silver 6 for several months now, and love the sound more than any other speaker I've owned. Clarity, resolution is excellent. A two-and-a-half-way design, the upper woofer is tuned via a port high on the rear of the cabinet to a higher frequency (handing the mids) than...
    • musichal
    • Thread
    • loudspeakers monitor audio musichal review silver 6 silver series
    • Replies: 69
    • Forum: Speakers
  20. musichal

    Head To Head: HE-400i vs HD-58X

    First, let me 'fess up. These are the two best headphones I've heard in many years, like decades. I listened to some Stax Lambda Pros a good bit back in the 80s. Those were the best I heard then, and that was a long time ago. Aural memory being what it is, I certainly cannot compare those...
    • musichal
    • Thread
    • he-400i headphones hifiman musichal review
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Headphones
  21. D

    Review: Chris Jones - Roadhouses and Automobiles - 180 gram 45 RPM

    Artist - Chris Jones Title - Roadhouses and Automobiles Year of Original Release - 2005 Record Label - Stockfisch Genre - Folk (Acoustic Guitar) Singer-Songwriter Product Specifics: 2016 release on two 180 gram 45 RPM discs UPC: 4 013357 802711 Stockfisch Records SFR 357.80271 Cost: $50 This...
  22. ron1999

    Topping D30 vs. SMSL m8a - a novice impressions

    For whom it may concern, i was reading a lot in the past couple of weeks, trying to decide what DAC from the "entry spend level" DAC's would be the most significant improvement to my audio system. i actually wasn't aware that there was something wrong with my setup until i visited a friend who...
    • ron1999
    • Thread
    • dac m8a nad s300 review smsl topping d30 vdac ii
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: DACs
  23. Kreshna

    B&W DM302 vs JBL L20T --what should I do?

    No, this is not a brand war bait. Instead, I've been so accustomed to the sound of JBL titanium tweeters, because most of my speakers belong to the family: JBL 120Tis, a single JBL 4410 for center speaker, JBL LX 44s, and JBL L20Ts on my secondary system. As such, I couldn't help but comparing...
    • Kreshna
    • Thread
    • b&w dm302 comparison jbl l20t kreshna aryaguna nurzaman review soundstage depth
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: Speakers
  24. Carraway

    Fred Hersch, {open book}

    Artist: Fred Hersch Title: {open book} Year of Release: 2017 Record Label: Palmetto Genre: Jazz I bought the LP version of Fred Hersh's new solo album, {open book}, which arrived today. I've had the MP3 files for a couple days. I decided to spring for the vinyl version for an extra $2.50 since...
  25. Snuck

    Asus Essence One Mk II

    Hey everybody, I am gonna review the too few known or appreciated Asus essence one mkII, a DAC made by a computer components making company and some of the finest sound cards for computers. Basically, a sound card is a DAC so there was just a step between audiophiles DAC and soundcards...
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