The Absolute Sound Podcast
Episodes
2024 Recommended Products Under $1,000
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Martin reviews the last year's best hi-fi products under $1,000. Look for our upcoming videos exploring different price ranges. *Correct price o...
Synergistic Master and Purple Fuse Listening Tests
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Newcomer to the TAS reviewing team Richard Drutman, shares his thoughts and experiences in listening to Synergistic Research's Master and Purple fuses...
Dali I0-12 Wireless Headphones Review | Tom Martin Reports...
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Martin reviews the impressively built and sonically pure Dali I0-12's. Newsletter: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/newsletter Facebook: https://...
2024 Recommended Products Over $10,000 | Tom Martin reports...
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Martin reviews the last year's best hi-fi products over $10,000. 2024 Recommended Products Between $1,000 and $10,000https://youtu.be/p2AgRNUdp7...
NAD C 389 Hybrid DAC Amplifier Review | The Best All-In-One Amplifier?
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron Jenkins reviews the versatile, quiet, and powerful NAD C389. Tom's GoldenEar BRX Review: https://youtu.be/zbMFvtSMBZc?si=0j3dBdRw_bBZZr50 Abou...
Ortofon 2M Black LVB 250 Cartridge Review
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Newcomer Adrian Alexander reviews the Ortofon 2M Black LVB 250 Cartridge. Watch his review of the MC Cadenza Black Cartridge from Ortofon here: http...
BACCH4Mac Overview and FAQ | Tom Martin Reports...
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Martin announces the BACCH4Mac as the 2024 Product of the Year, he answers some frequently asked questions about BACCH and follows up on his previ...
Schiit Tyr MonoBlock Amplifiers Review | Thomas Tan Reports...
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thomas reviews the Schitt Tyr Monoblock amplifiers. 00:00-01:43 First Thoughts & First Looks 01:43-04:44 Specs & Design 04:44-10:42 Sound Qua...
Parasound JCM250 Monoblock Power Amplifier Review
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Newcomer Robert Taylor reviews the excellent in pitch and rich in harmonics JCM250 power amplifier. Robert's Reference System: -Turntable: VPI Class...
Paradigm Premier 700F Floorstanding Speaker Review
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron Jenkins reviews the "natural", balanced, and budget friendly Paradigm Premier 700F. NAD C389 Review: https://youtu.be/Hkros09JzZc Tom's GoldenE...
PS Audio StellarGold DAC Review | Adrian Alexander Reports...
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian reviews the PS Audio StellarGold DAC. Newsletter: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/newsletter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theabsoluteso...
Focal Celestee Wired Headphones Review
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Martin reviews the closed-back wired FOCAL Celestee headphones. Bathys Headphones Review: https://youtu.be/uRstvDoorqk?feature=shared Newslette...
dCS Bartok Apex streaming DAC Review
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Taylor returns with his review of the dCS Bartok Apex streaming DAC. Robert Harley on dCS Ring: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/rob...
T+A HA 200 Headphone Amplifier Review | An Assault on the State-of-the-Art?
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Martens returns with his review of the T+A HA 200 Headphone Amplifier, its special dynamism, variable filters, and aggressive move toward the st...
Record Doctor X Record Cleaning Machine Review | Tom Martin Reports...
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Martin dusts off a few old records to review the Record Doctor X Record Cleaning Machine... Newsletter: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/newslett...
AnalogMagik V2 Cartridge Setup Software Review |
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian is joined by pro audio engineer and Randy's Records employee Sam Franey to discuss and review their experience with the AnalogMagik V2 Cartridg...
T+A Solitaire P Headphones Review
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Martens returns from his review of the T+A 200 HA headphone amplifier with the T+A Solitaire P. He talks their dynamism, transparent and neutral...
Diptyque DP 107 Planar Dipole Loudspeakers Review
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Taylor returns with a review of the compelling Diptyque 107 Loudspeakers. He breaks dow the DP 107 into its highs, midrange, and bass. Tune in ...
Magnepan’s NEW “Speaker” Range..? | Tom Martin Previews
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom had the chance to preview and listen to a new Magnepan open architecture concept speaker. Linkwitz Review: https://youtu.be/7vF2r9PQ28o?feature=s...
AGD The Audion MKIII Monoblock Amplifier Review
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Drutman returns with his review of the AGD THE AUDION MkIII Monoblock, which he compares and contrasts with the BHK monoblock amplifiers. Watc...
Focal Utopia (updated) Headphone Review
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Martin reviews the Focal Utopia headphones, their warm upper bass, sweet treble and compares/contrasts them to the Susvaras, Liric. Tune in to lea...
Listen to ”Babylon Sisters” UHQR on $370K Wilson-Benesch GMT One Turntable
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From Fremer: Analogue Productions' "Gaucho" UHQR is out and even with all of YouTube's digital compression you can hear the goodness on this transcri...
Audiovector QR 5 SE Loudspeaker Review | Tom Martin reports...
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom talks the Audiovector QR 5 SE. Impressed by its modest price tag, refined imaging, and balanced response, Tom shares his high praises. BHK Review...
Michell Gyro SE Turntable Review
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Johnson returns with another turntable review. This time, he’s unpacking the Michell Gyro SE, a turntable with a design as unique as its aes...
Dan Clark Audio E3 Planar Headphones Review
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Tom Martin reviews the impressive, planar magnetic Dan Clark E3 headphones. Newsletter: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/newsletter Facebo...
Rethm Trishna Loudspeakers Review | Thomas & Stereo Reports...
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thomas Tan returns with his review of the Rethm Trishna loudspeakers. Despite his aversion to single driver speakers, the Trishnas have left Thomas th...
Modhouse Tungsten Push-Pull Planar Headphone Review
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom reviews the artistic and scientific planar Modhouse Tungsten Push-Pull Planar headphones. He compares and contrasts the Tungstens to the Dan Clark...
Rogue Audio Cronus ”Dark” Integrated Amplifier Review
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Aaonr Jenkins returns with his review of the Rogue Audio Cronus "Dark" Integrated Amplifier. Aaron talks embracing the emotional, liquid-smooth sound ...
Review: Burmester 111 Streamer/Server/CD/DAC/Pre – Alan Sircom reports
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alan Sircom is editor-in-chief of hi-fi+, sister magazine of The Absolute Sound. Alan had access to one of the first two production units of the Burme...
Acoustic Signature Double Neo X Turntable Review
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Taylor returns with his review of the Acoustic Signature Double Neo X Turntable, detailing its lively sound, excellent bass, and surprising dyn...
Simaudio Moon 791 network player/DAC/phono/preamp
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian returns with his review of the Simaudio Moon 791. 00:00-01:35 Preamplifier 01:35-03:27 Input/Outputs 03:27-5:29 Streamer 05:29-6:45 DAC 06:45-...
SVS Ultra Evolution Titan Speaker Review | The Audio Belle reports...
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cynthia Blakenkship, AKA the @TheAudioBelle reviews the sonically impressive and wallet-friendly Ultra Evolution Titan Speakers from SVS. Tune in to l...
JBL 4329P Studio Monitor Powered Loudspeaker Review
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron Jenkins reviews JBL's 4239P studio monitor powered loudspeakers, their precise imaging, prominent tweeter, and smooth sonic decay. Tune in to le...