High End Audio

On a recent visit to the UK, Neil Young stopped by the Meridian facility in Cambridgeshire. You can read more here: http://www.meridian-audio.com/en/meridian-world/Neil_Young_Visit_to_Meridian_Audio/46/

Schiit Modi DAC and Magni Headphone Amp ($99 each) Show Promo Image I know it's confusing: the fart joke name, slick website, cheap prices, great looking gear, it's hard to know what to think of it. Worry not, it's good shit. Tyll Hertsens Jun 14 2013

Channels: The Absolute Sound Hifi+ Source: AVGuide Industry News: This is Industry News (From an Acoustic Signature press release) Acoustic Signature introduced their newest turntable to the family of their German precision-engineered turntables. Music really does matter for these handcrafted vinyl-spinners made in Germany. Top pick: not Free Stuff Article: not read more

July 12th and 13th sees the launch of the new Sonus Faber Olympica loudspeaker at O’Brien Hifi in London (UK). As well as being able to hear the new loudspeakers there will also be the opportunity to experience the latest Ducati motorcycles, classic Alfa Romeo cars and to sample some traditionally baked Italian pizza. The event runs from 4pm – 9pm on the 12th and noon ’til 6pm on the 13th. Hifi Pig had a brief look at the new Olympica range (two floorstanders and a standmount) at the Munich High-End 2013 and the finish looked absolutely superb.

Paul Candy has posted a review of the EMT TSD 15N SFL cartridge ($1950) and Audio Exklusiv P 0.2 phono stage ($1299) at Positive Feedback. His conclusions: “The EMT TSD 15 cartridge and the... Visit the Ultra High-End Audio and Home Theater Review for more...

Wojciech Pacula has posted a review of the Kronzilla VA680 power amplifier ($26,500) at Positive Feedback. His conclusions: “What I really want to say, however, can be summed up in a few words:... Visit the Ultra High-End Audio and Home Theater Review for more...

David W. Robinson has posted a review of the MBL 101 X-treme loudspeakers ($263,000/pair) at Positive Feedback. His conclusions: “So, what else is there to say? I’m overwhelmed by what I... Visit the Ultra High-End Audio and Home Theater Review for more...

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Dirk Sommer has posted a review of the Bergmann Audio Sleipner turntable (54,000) at Hi-Fi Statement. His conclusions: “The Sleipner turntable/tonearm duo is, thanks to the airbearing... Visit the Ultra High-End Audio and Home Theater Review for more...

Acoustic Signature introduced their newest turntable to the family of their German precision-engineered turntables. Music really does matter for these handcrafted vinyl-spinners made in Germany.The... Visit the Ultra High-End Audio and Home Theater Review for more...