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Fresh From the Bench: QuantAsylum QA401 and QA451 Compact and Modular Audio Measurement System

January 7, 2021 by David Logvin

Fresh From the Bench: QuantAsylum QA401 and QA451 Compact and Modular Audio Measurement System

On the cover of audioXpress December 2020, many of our readers instantly recognized the familiar look of the increasingly popular QuantAsylum QA401 audio analyzer. What many readers didn't recognize by then was the second module, the completely new QA451 programmable load, so new that audioXpress tested a pre-production version. In this review article, David Logvin shares his valuable perspective on this modular solution for audio measurements from QuantAsylum.

A New Publication Dedicated to Reviews of Vinyl Quality and Analog Culture

July 16, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

A New Publication Dedicated to Reviews of Vinyl Quality and Analog Culture

VinylReviews.com is an exciting new publication dedicated to reviews of vinyl quality and analog culture. Founded by Intervention Records CEO Shane Buettner, Vinyl Reviews brings together a team of industry insiders and world-class music writers to create a site dedicated to the vinyl lifestyle. The new online publication will also feature user reviews, feature profiles, and purchase recommendations.

Fresh From the Bench: Naim Audio Mu-so Qb Wireless Music System

July 10, 2018 by Oliver A.Masciarotte

Fresh From the Bench: Naim Audio Mu-so Qb Wireless Music System

In this article, published by audioXpress in December 2017, Oliver Masciarotte explores the Naim Mu-so Qb Wireless Music System, with its stunning design, glass-filled polymer casing, and the same clever digital brain as the original Mu-so. Is this indeed a model for what complete wireless integrated audio systems can do? Kent Peterson (Warkwyn) puts the Mu-so Qb to the test confirming that the device sounds as good as it looks. This article was originally published in audioXpress, December 2017.

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The Simply Sound Company SS-1 Microphone Preamp

March 1, 2018 by Stuart Yaniger

The Simply Sound Company SS-1 Microphone Preamp

Based out of the Rocky Mountains of Salt Lake City, UT, a band of musicians, engineers, and enthusiasts with a desire to make great products, designed a way to give new life to vintage and modern microphones. The Simply Sound Company, designed its SS-1 single channel preamp, meant to boost the signal of a low output microphone to levels compatible with normal mic inputs. This article was originally published in audioXpress, December 2017.

Fresh From the Bench: SB Acoustics Rinjani and Ara Speaker Kits

February 21, 2018 by Oliver A.Masciarotte

Fresh From the Bench: SB Acoustics Rinjani and Ara Speaker Kits

In this review, Oliver A. Masciarotte shares his experience with the surprising SB Acoustics Rinjani and Ara speaker kits, which feature the high-end Satori TW29R Tweeter, the MW16P-4, and the MW16P-8 midwoofers from the brand. Masciarotte had the opportunity to live for some weeks with these exquisite Rinjani speakers - a name inspired by the famous volcano mountain in Lombok, Indonesia, a place of immense natural beauty. This article was originally published in audioXpress, September 2017.

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Fresh From the Bench: Vanatoo Transparent Zero Powered Speakers

January 17, 2018 by Stuart Yaniger

Fresh From the Bench: Vanatoo Transparent Zero Powered Speakers

During the AXPONA 2017 show in Chicago, IL, Stuart Yaniger visited the Vanatoo room and was greatly impressed with the small and inexpensive proposition of the Transparent Zero powered speakers. After getting a pair into his lab for extended listening and measurement, in January 2018, audioXpress published an extensive and detailed review, because, as Yaniger writes, "I think the engineering is enough to merit the high ratio of words to price."

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Ultimate Ears Pro Sound Tap Personal Monitoring System

December 20, 2017 by Stuart Yaniger

Ultimate Ears Pro Sound Tap Personal Monitoring System

In this review, Stuart Yaniger measures the new Ultimate Ears Pro Sound Tap Personal Monitoring System, a new device created by the leading in-ear monitor (IEM) brand that enables musicians to plug in their custom or universal IEMs and turn the existing stage monitor mix into an in-ear mix. See how this easy-to-use and extremely useful in-ear DI box behaves when relaying sound. This article was originally published in audioXpress, November 2017.

Primacoustic Recoil Stabilizers: A Solid Speaker Base

November 6, 2017 by Gary Galo

Primacoustic Recoil Stabilizers: A Solid Speaker Base

Primacoustic's Recoil Stabilizers incorporate four key components to achieve the desired combination of isolation and stability. Isolation is provided by a high-density, open-cell urethane foam base that prevents resonant frequencies from traveling from the loudspeaker to the supporting shelf. This open-cell foam is dense enough to support the weight of the speaker, and soft and thick enough to provide isolation from the surface below. This article was originally published in audioXpress, August 2017

RME ADI-2 Pro Bi-Directional Converter with Dual Headphone Amp in Review

October 25, 2017 by Bennett Prescott

RME ADI-2 Pro Bi-Directional Converter with Dual Headphone Amp in Review

audioXpress September 217 featured a review of the RME ADI-2 Pro by Bennett Prescott and Stuart Yaniger. The sensational RME ADI-2 Pro Bi-Directional Converter with Dual Headphone Amps is a feature-packed update to the original RME ADI-2, providing incredibly precise audio quality and a host of innovative features that will appeal to both mastering engineers and high-end audio aficionados alike. For under $2,000 US,we get two powerful DSP engines and two powerful headphone amplifiers, plus the ability to work with PCM sample rates up to 768 kHz at 32 bits, and true native DSD support up to DSD256.

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Fresh From the Bench: Benchmark DAC3 HGC Stereo D/A Converter

July 20, 2017 by Gary Galo

Fresh From the Bench: Benchmark DAC3 HGC Stereo D/A Converter

Benchmark Media Systems' DAC series of high performance digital-to-analog converters (DACs) have earned the respect of audio enthusiasts and professional users alike for their state-of-the-art performance, including exceptional audio transparency and vanishingly-low levels of noise and distortion. Now Benchmark has made its DAC3 even better with the upgrade to ESS Technology’s new ES9028PRO DAC chip. The DAC3 HGC, reviewed here, combines an analog preamplifier with the DAC. This article was originally published in audioXpress, July 2017.

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