What does it take for a two-way speaker to reach the heights of the world’s finest? The YG Acoustics Carmel 3 could be the answer. Let me start by getting one thing straight: I’m not here for anything less than the best. As the ultra high-end reviewer here at INDULGR, my goal is to find […]
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The Soulnote A-3 comes from a high-end Japanese audio electronics brand. It was founded in 2004 by former Marantz director, Norinaga Nakazawa. Soulnote reentered western markets in 2022 with a bang, offering electronics boasting exceptional build across a wide range of price tiers. Their entry level gear is unusually high-end and well-constructed at price tiers
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Dive into the depths of pristine sound with TAD Laboratories‘ latest masterpiece—the TAD-CE1TX-K speaker system. This variant, encased in a sleek, mirror-like piano black finish, promises an extraordinary auditory journey. Experience accurate, natural sound courtesy of TAD’s proprietary CST Driver, which ensures clear, solid imaging and ultra-wide-bandwidth reproduction. Every note is crafted to perfection: from
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There is a picture of Big Ben that every tourist in London takes, just opposite the South Bank Lion in front of the St. Thomas’ Hospital Stop D. The shot is a scenic photo of Big Ben along with the Westminster Bridge, and just before the steps leading down to the riverwalk is always crowded
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Immerse yourself in the acoustic excellence of the Telos 1800 Monoblock Power Amplifier, a masterpiece of high-end audio engineering. This device’s maximum power output of 420 Wrms at 8 Ω with 1% THD, ensuring a superior audio experience. It features an exceptionally low noise floor (under 3 μV), minimal distortion (THD+N <0.05% at 30 Vrms),
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Experience tailored sound with the MQ112 Environmental Equalizer by McIntosh. Engineered for precision, this 8-band analog equalizer offers meticulous control within the 25Hz – 10kHz range, with a versatile ±12dB adjustment per band. It also allows for a more subtle shift in overall tonal balance of ±6dB via the “tilt” control. The intuitive EQ Control
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Sonus Faber unveiled their new flagship loudspeaker system, Suprema, at Munich High End 2024, marking a new era in Sonus Faber’s high-end sound with its innovative four-tower speaker system and external analog active crossover. Featuring the iconic lute shape, the main towers optimize the soundstage, while the Stradivari-shaped elliptical subwoofer towers deliver precise low-frequency reproduction.
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MSB Technology proudly introduces the Cascade DAC at Munich High End 2024, setting new standards in digital-to-analog conversion. This next-generation DAC features a sophisticated tri-chassis design. It includes the Digital Director for precise digital processing, the R2R ladder-based Digital-to-Analog Converter for rich audio reproduction, and the Powerbase for clean power delivery. Reporting by Zion-Grace Rosareal
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MBL Akustikgeräte of Germany pushes the envelope of both sound and experience. Often regarded as one of the most luxurious brands in high-end home audio. Partnering with United Home Audio, (re)maker of high-end Reel-to-Reel tape players, the experience we had during our listening sessions with MBL and friends was unique in presentation and represented the
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The Florida Audio Expo has been our favourite way to begin each calendar year since the high-end home audio show’s maiden voyage set sail in early 2020. Each returning visit has been highlighted by the warm embrace of the Florida gulf coast sun, but what’s got us most excited about this year’s high-end home audio
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“Jazz is Dead” a sign proclaims next to a picasso-esque portrait of Miles Davis deep into his horn. Duality is everywhere in Common Wave Hi-Fi, the Kissa-esque audio loft in Downtown Los Angeles run by Wes Katzir; rare Japanese jazz records line the walls, sharing space with vintage handheld game consoles, Parliament Funkadelic posters, Asian sculpture
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I’ve for some years now held the position that hi-fi gear, like the Alluxity INT One MkII, is furniture — that one of the things that differentiates it from professional studio or live sound setups is precisely that which audiophiles least enjoy talking about: how it fits into your living room. And yet, for those
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If there ever was a high-end company building audio components that could corrupt a monk, TIDAL Audio is it. Much like Vito Corleone’s offer you just can’t refuse, TIDAL wares are in a very exclusive club of luxury products that make everyone trustworthy ‘I couldn’t say no’ list. That is to say, if I were
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Our high-end audio show calendar reaches its season finale this coming weekend. The Capital Audiofest 2023 show is billed by many as the more casual event of the year, and yet it no less represents the finest opportunity for audiophiles and those new to high-end audio to an experience that only dreams are made of.
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One of the first (if not the first) Rega Naia turntables is coming to America, and I know where it’s going. But more on that later. Firstly—what is the Rega Naia? The Naia represents the new production flagship turntable from Rega. Notice how I said “production”, that’s because the Naia comes as the result of
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Not everyone has to start somewhere, and for that reason “high-end home audio” for us begins with products like the Bowers & Wilkins 800 Series Diamond flagship line of speakers. Throughout the history of their lineage, they have graced some of the most renowned recording studios in the world. Ever heard of Abbey Road Studios?
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I write this review of the SW1X DAC IV Special while on a train gliding through the German countryside, listening to what I can only describe as guilty pleasure songs through a pair of second generation Apple AirPod Pro in-ear headphones. The experience I am having can only be described as meditative—there is little in
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