The Absolute Sound Podcast

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 Quality 10:42- Is it For you? In this video Thomas Tan reviews the Hegel Viking CD player, listen in to hear his thoughts... Subscribe to Thomas' channel here: @thomasandstereo Newsletter: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/news... Facebook: https://www.fa...

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 previous review. BACCH4Mac Review: https://youtu.be/TxI6wf5TYTU Andy Quint’s BACCH Preview: https://youtu.be/p0fGZnDIZ5k?si=BqyJ4wsGeSx-YQlU Guide to High-End Room Treatment: https://youtu.be/OtUcfiaN6CY?si=fl7y8Faw38YBIC7o Newsletter: https://www.theabso...

Newcomer Adrian Alexander reviews the Ortofon 2M Black LVB 250 Cartridge. Watch his review of the MC Cadenza Black Cartridge from Ortofon here: https://youtu.be/Y9aLO2e0VKM?si=aIdrkkFpbnvsZ6wo Newsletter: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/newsletter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theabsolutesound Substack: https://www.theabsolutesound.substack.com Who is Adrian Alexander? I began my journey at...

Aaron Jenkins reviews the versatile, quiet, and powerful NAD C389. Tom's GoldenEar BRX Review: https://youtu.be/zbMFvtSMBZc?si=0j3dBdRw_bBZZr50 About Aaron Jenkins: After discovering high-end audio in the mid-2000s, Aaron got hooked when visiting the California Audio Show -- where he entered a ballroom expecting to see an opera singer he heard from the hallway and instead found a pair of YG Acoust...

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/p2AgRNUdp7E 2024 Recommended Products Under $1,000 https://youtu.be/L0PUIWP_Oxk Borreson X3 https://youtu.be/XD0ihyCGnmM?si=UUzG81Z4C7GlnUej YG Talus https://youtu.be/Ei43ROKKzWY?si=ZBR_btFOYuxDgPZ- J Sikora Max https://youtu.be/O9oA8chsfek?si=LWHzTuzKfj5p88TW A...

Tom Martin reviews the impressively built and sonically pure Dali I0-12's. Newsletter: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/newsletter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theabsolutesound Substack: https://www.theabsolutesound.substack.com About Tom Martin: Tom is a long-time audiophile. He began his reviewing career after acquiring the The Absolute Sound magazine in 1997 and then hi-fi+ magazine in 20...

Newcomer to the TAS reviewing team Richard Drutman, shares his thoughts and experiences in listening to Synergistic Research's Master and Purple fuses. Newsletter: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/newsletter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theabsolutesound Substack: https://www.theabsolutesound.substack.com Who is Richard Drutman? Richard is a NYC based film writer/director/editor at TriodePict...

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 of DragonFly Cobalt $199.95 00:00-02:12 Introduction & Overview 02:12-02:47 Sony MDR 7506 02:47-3:29 ATH-M50X 3:29-4:16 Korf HS-A02 4:16-5:02 DragonFly Cobalt 5:02-5:41 Fluance RT 81 5:41-6:26 AQ PowerQuest 303 6:26-7:30 The Perfect Interface Carbon...

Cynthia, AKA @TheAudioBelle , reviews the first loudspeaker in GoldenEar's T series. She talks aesthetics, sound quality, its remarkable ability in recreating a live orchestra, and its A+ "wife acceptance factor"... Listen in to learn more! Watch more Audio Belle: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheAudioBelle 00:00-1:08 First Thoughts 1:08-3:45 Aesthetics, Design, & Construction 3:45-9:22 Cynthia's...

Newcomer Adrian Alexander reviews the Ortofon MC Cadenza Black Phono Cartridge. He shares his background with Hi-Fi, stops by Randy's Records, gives his impressions on Cadenza's sound quality, and even a mention of Ortofon's customer service. Newsletter: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/newsletter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theabsolutesound Substack: https://www.theabsolutesound.substack.c...

Tom Martin reviews the DS Audio 003 Cartridge and Phonostage System. He talks its competitive price point, the nature of optical cartridges, and why the 003 is his current favorite cartridge. DS 003 Cartridge Price: $2500 USD DS 003 Phonostage Price: $3500 USD 00:00-02:38 Overview of DS Audio 003 System 02:38-11:09 Why Do You Want an Optical Cartridge? 11:09-19:47 Sound Quality Newsletter: https:/...

Tom Martin reviews the the Burmester 101 integrated amplifier. He talks price point, features, and sound quality... Technics SU-G700M2 Review: https://youtu.be/f0iM7mwEC98?si=BLSBWIgp3AfNbr1q NAD M33 Streaming Amp Review: https://youtu.be/J8zrM1QVDxE?si=7Gy8OV7YwdSPjZ6I Luxman L-507z Review: https://youtu.be/fMAAxD2bQuc?si=BF_gTSMQRPDO70qw Magico A5 Loudspeaker Review: https://youtu.be/by4-JGTVn38...

Aaron Jenkins reviews the DragonFly Cobalt DAC. He talks the incredibly competitive price point, ease of use, sound quality, and more... 00:00-00:51Introduction to DragonFly Cobalt 00:51-03:28 What is a DAC? 03:28-07:28 DragonFly Cobalt Overview 07:28-12:34 Sound Quality 12:34- Quick Aside & Summary Tom's GoldenEar BRX Review: https://youtu.be/zbMFvtSMBZc?si=0j3dBdRw_bBZZr50 Robert's DragonFly...

Newcomer to TAS' YouTube team, Chris Martens, reviews the Avid Volvere Turntable & Altus Tonearm. Tune in to learn more! 00:00-03:52 Overview of Avid Volvere TT 03:52-14:18 Design & Construction 14:18-18:37 Altus Tonearm 18:37- Sound Quality Newsletter: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/newsletter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theabsolutesound Substack: https://www.theabsolutesound.sub...

From Fremer: Rhino's "High Fidelity" series released last week a reissue of Television's classic "Marquee Moon" cut by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio, using the original analog master tape. The reissue sounds great! Far better than the original pressing in terms of bass response, transient clarity and all of the audiophile "check marks" but, I argue, it's not likely what Tom Verlaine intended at al...

Cynthia Blakenship, AKA, The Audio Belle, reviews the Pro-Ject 1 turntable, its design, functionality, price point, and more... Newsletter: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/newsletter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theabsolutes... Substack: theabsolutesound.substack.com Watch more Audio Belle: https://www.youtube.com/@UCdV67WU4ATUorEdts5HPE2Q About Cynthia Blankenship: Cynthia converted to aud...

Tom Martin reviews the BACCH4Mac proprietary software which purports to return stereo sound to its original design and purpose; a type 3 product, and one of the most interesting breakthroughs in high-end audio of the last few years. Andy Quint’s Preview of BACCH SP: https://youtu.be/p0fGZnDIZ5k?si=Rhoc5SVhRtcM_0Xq How Tom set BACCH4Mac up: • BACCH4Mac is run on the "streamer" which is a MacMini. H...

Michael Fremer is somewhat of a 'pro' regarding TechDAS' turntable line-up, having reviewed the Air Force I back in 2013 and today the III Premium S. 00:00-02:07 Michael's Background w/ TechDAS 02:07-04:12 Overview Air Force III 04:12-8:39 Design & Build 08:39-16:32 Playing a Record & Vaccuum Seal 16:32-24:15 Listening Test: OMA K3 24:15- Listening Test: AF3 S Tracking Angle Links: Faceboo...

Tom Martin reviews the PSI Audio AAVA C214 Active Bass Traps, explaining the problems bass presents, contrasting the use of active and passive traps, comparing frequency responses and more... 00:00-00:58 Overview of AVAA C214 00:58-5:42 What Problem Are We Trying to Solve? 5:42-14:04 Sound Quality & Frequency Responses 14:04-17:28 Usability & Value 17:28- Final Note 4 Problems w/ Bass: htt...

Thomas Tan (@ThomasAndStereo ) gives his initial thoughts on the Arcam A25, it's packaging, design, best use cases, and more... 00:00-2:45 Unboxing & Overview 2:45-4:10 Set-Up & App 4:10-6:50 Design & Ports 6:50-8:38 Class G Amplification 8:38-11:59 Sound Quality 11:59-13:37 Is the Arcam 25 for You? 13:37- Final Thoughts Subscribe to Thomas' channel here: @thomasandstereo Newsletter: h...

Michael Johnson returns with his review of the Reed Muse 1C Turntable & 5T Tangential-Pivot Tonearm. He talks set up, construction, design, sound quality, and more... Who is Michael Johnson? Michael Johnson, DMA, is an oboist and educator currently based in Los Angeles, with an in-demand performing career spread across the American southwest. Since 2019 Dr. Johnson has been the solo English Ho...

Newcomer to the TAS team, Aaron Jenkins reviews the AudioQuest Power Quest 303 AC Power Conditioner as a part of his mission in seeking out the best high-end equipment for smaller, more compact spaces. About Aaron Jenkins: After discovering high-end audio in the mid-2000s, Aaron got hooked when visiting the California Audio Show -- where he entered a ballroom expecting to see an opera singer he he...

Michael Fremer gives the SETO-HORI REMODEL MC cartridge a first listen ahead of his upcoming review. From Fremer: JICO recently released the Seto-Hori Remodel— a cartridge in a plug-in headshell that's easily the most beautifully presented cartridge you've ever seen. Here you'll get to both see and hear it in the new Technics SL-1200GR2 turntable. To fully appreciate all of this, please read the e...

In this video Thomas Tan reviews the Hegel Viking CD player, listen in to hear his thoughts... Subscribe to Thomas' channel here: @thomasandstereo Newsletter: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/news... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theabsolutes... Substack: https://www.theabsolutesound.substack.com Who is Thomas&Stereo? I started this channel with the dream of making millions and a few onli...

Ahead of his upcoming review of the Model SEven XTRM, Robert Harley speaks with Vandersteen Audio founder, Richard Vanderstreen about the origins of the Model Seven, its unique subwoofer design, and more! 00:00-01:00 Introducing Richard Vandersteen 01:00-3:00 General Philosophy of Model 7 XTRM 3:00-4:43 First Order Crossovers 4:43-5:58 History of Model 7 5:58-11:36 Powered Bass, Contour, & Low...