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This is a stupendous recording of violin and cello in a good-sized hall—possibly the most luscious recording of acoustic music I've heard in several years.

The disc's title refers to Herman Hesse's last novel…

The Steelhead is the most flexible, user-friendly phono section I've ever encountered. There are two moving-coil (MC) inputs on the rear panel, one with RCA jacks, the other a female DIN connector. There's a single set of RCAs for the moving-magnet (MM…

Audio Elegance Furniture : $424-$6329
Audio Elegance's "aesthetically simple, sturdy designs" are available in three lines; in the upper two, Dakota and James River, only select hardwoods, softwoods, and multidirectional plywoods are used. Biscuit joinery is featured throughout, and finishes include catalyzed lacquers and hand-rubbed oils. Prices start at $319 for a Frontier Series amp stand and rise to $4759 for a Dakota Collection LP storage unit. Custom items are also available. (Vol.32 No.2 WWW)

Audio Points by Live-Vibe Audio: $129.99–$…

The Swiss company did exactly that not just with their DAC, but with almost their whole line. The newer, pricier 10 series currently includes an amplifier, preamplifier, a transport, an enhanced, redesigned power supply, and a new Master Clock, the T10. Like the 1-series components, the 10-series…

Accuphase DG-68 Digital Voicing Equalizer: $18,975
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AudioPraise VanityPRO HDMI audio extractor: $1699
The VanityPRO extracts a digital audio signal from the HDMI stream and offers several options for processing and outputting the extracted audio for playback on a high-quality audio system. KR appreciated the opportunity to apply DSP, channel-level adjustments, active crossovers, and room correction while playing discs, without redundant D/A–A/D conversion. “It's a pleasure to run DiracLive—to balance channels and compensate for…

Acoustic Geometry Small Curve: $399.99 ★
Medium Curve: $449.99 ★
Deluxe Curve, Walnut Frame: $549.99 ★
Deluxe Curve, Red Oak, Stained Black Frame: $549.99 ★
Acoustic Geometry's Curve System comprises Diffusors, Absorbers, and Corner Traps, each 42" high and available in a number of fabric choices. Each model is built on a wooden frame with a wedge-shaped cleat for hanging the product from a matching piece attached to the wall. Diffusors include a Mass-Loaded-Vinyl (MLV) membrane and are intended to control low- and midbass frequencies;…

As we've reported previously, several successful, longstanding brick-and-mortar hi-fi dealerships in major cities have shuttered in recent years. Others, including some with aging owners, don't have succession plans in place. New blood is essential, for these dealerships as for the industry as a whole. But how many young people are interested in running a hi-fi store? (footnote 1) One such young person is 22-year-old Blair Babineau, who,…

The Ascot Grandstand’s wide concourses are built to move people quickly, so you walk room‑to‑room instead of queuing for elevators. The show features audio demos, interactive workshops, a vinyl fair, and a Headphone Zone, along with free parking, and on‑site food and drink. The show has expanded the Headphone…

Description: Two-chassis D/A processor. Conversion resolution: 24/2.8824MHz or 3.072MHz. Bandwidth: DC to 150kHz, –3dB. Analog outputs level: Balanced (XLR): 2V RMS low, 5V RMS mid, 10V RMS high; half those values via the single-ended outputs (RCA/BNC). S/N ratio: >121dB. THD+N: <0.003%, full scale with 22kHz measurement bandwidth. Power consumption: Standby, <0.5W; normal operation: 120W max.
Dimensions: Main unit: 17.3" (440mm) W × 5.23" (133mm) H × 17.3" (440mm) D. Weight: 44lb (20kg) (converter); 51lb (23kg) (power supply).
Finish: Silver…

How do we deal with this? By maintaining as much stability as we can. When forced to change (as we are often),…