Major refinements inside and out have taken the already solid performer to the next level Tokyo, JP – April 25, 2024 — Technical Audio Devices Laboratories, Inc. (TADL, TAD Labs), today announced the TAD-C700 preamplifier as the newest addition to its Reference Series of hi-fi audio components. The new TAD-C700 incorporates a slew of technical refinements and enhancements to achieve a new level of performance, replacing the TAD-C600, TAD’s critically acclaimed, top-of-the-line preamplifier released in 2011. Main Features 1. Immaculate preamplification circuit The TAD-C700 boasts a high-perf ..read more

Welcome everyone to the second installment of our AXPONA 2024 coverage. Just to quickly reiterate, this was a monster of a show and while we couldn’t get to every single nook and cranny of the event, we did manage to cover a significant portion of it. Well, stop mucking around and let’s get into it! Aretai, Analog Audio Designs, Viablue Aretai loudspeakers from Latvia had both their Contra 100 bookshelf speakers and Contra 200 mid-tower speakers at AXPONA. Both sounded excellent in their respective rooms. The 100 impressed with it’s reach and power for its size and the 200 impressed with its ..read more

Can you use the words simple and whole house audio in the same sentence? I asked that exact question in early 2023 when I reviewed the original Juke 6&8. Juke went back to the drawing board and made it even better. When you think of multi-room streaming you think of big equipment racks, tons of gear, and lots of headaches. What does the Juke+ Streaming Multi-Zone Amplifier do to change that? Read on and find out! Juke Audio Juke+ Streaming Multi-Zone Amplifier Specifications AMPLIFIER TYPE: Class D amplifier, 12-channels WATTS PER CHANNEL: 100 watts CONNECTIVITY: Wi-Fi, Airplay 2, Sp ..read more

An elegant and buttoned-down loudspeaker that can still “kick it,” old school! Secrets Sponsor Introduction Because of this whole “reviewing” thing, I’ve been given the opportunity to listen to and experience several speakers that I would have otherwise passed over. This is a speaker that would have fallen into the passed-over category. And that would have been a shame. The Revela 2 is a stout, 3-way floor-standing speaker. It features twin 6.5″ woofers, a 6″ midrange driver, and a single 2.5″ ribbon driver taking care of the high frequencies. The speaker stands a hair over 37″ tall and w ..read more

Sonus faber delivers high style and high performance from its Lumina II Amator Bookshelf Speakers. At $1,499, they represent a great path to high-end sound for a reasonable price. Sonus faber is well known for its premium speakers but the Lumina II Amator Bookshelves bring high-end style and performance to your media room for $1,499. With bass down to 55 Hz and a high dispersion Damped Apex Dome tweeter, they deliver sound with precision and complexity. A leather-covered cabinet is fronted with a gorgeous choice of three wood veneers finished in a high gloss. They gush with style and sound a ..read more

The newest integrated amplifier from Soulnote is the A-1. This amplifier is designed by ear first with fanatical attention to its musical performance. Its obligatory power rating is said to be 80 wpc into 8 Ohms. This amp is filled with all kinds of high-quality parts that were specifically selected and assembled by a seasoned design team. This solid-state amp relies on a unique design ethos and is very well-built with a jewel-like appearance. The Soulnote A-1 really laid down a spry and musical performance. It did this in a way that was a surprise to me. What I mean is this amplifier doesn ..read more

Hey Everyone, in case you didn’t realize it, a significant portion of the audio world is descending on the suburban Chicago hamlet of Schaumburg for the weekend. Why you ask? Well, it’s to attend the massive audio show extravaganza known as AXPONA, North America’s largest annual audio exposition. From Friday, April 12th to Sunday, April 14th, the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center will be overrun by pure audio “nerd-dom!” Over 600 brands will be exhibiting in about 200 rooms tempting showgoers and audio press with all manner of audio-based delights. Several manufacturers will ..read more

If on your radar was a pair of Stenheim loudspeakers – made in Switzerland – but the cost may have persuaded you otherwise, I might have a solution for you now. The new, floor-standing Alumine Two.Five may just be in your range. Incredible performance from a modest-sized floor-standing speaker. One of the many benefits of living in the New York City area is getting invitations to events that can only be done here. Late last year, Swiss speaker manufacturer Stenheim held an amazing evening that included the introduction of their new, Alumine Two.Five floor-standing speaker at the Hell’s kitch ..read more

It seems every brand is joining the battle for the best standalone wireless speaker. Sonos has long dominated this market, but other brands have responded faster than ever with better and better options. Klipsch has taken the high road and gone with a classic inspired design that aims to bring a modern sound to the historic brand. So, let’s begin the review of the Klipsch The Three Plus. Unboxing The Three Plus really surprised me, it looks better in person than in photos. The volume control knob is nice and smooth to use, but I don’t like the volume stepping, what you hear matches how you f ..read more

In celebration of the beginning of its 50th Anniversary, ATC is proud to announce the forthcoming release of an exclusive new active stand mount loudspeaker, the SCM20ASL Limited Edition. Las Vegas, NV, April 10, 2024 — World renowned for its signature high output, low-distortion audio engineering and trusted by musicians, studios, live sound engineers and audiophiles over five decades, The Acoustic Transducer Company (ATC) is proud to announce the SCM20ASL Limited Edition loudspeaker in celebration of ATC’s 50th Anniversary. Limited to just 150 pairs, the 2-way active stand-mount design is ..read more