The Absolute Sound Podcast
The Absolute Sound is the world’s preeminent source of expert reviews, features, and commentary on high-performance audio and music. Since 1973, TAS has set the standard for quality audio and music journalism, helping to shape the industry and guiding audio enthusiasts and music lovers to components and recordings that faithfully reproduce the sounds one might hear in a good concert hall. The Absolute Sound is a monthly print and digital magazine, an online destination for those interested in better sound, and a community of audiophiles and music lovers. For a Brief History of The Absolute Sound: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/fifty-years-of-the-absolute-sound/ Sign up for our weekly newsletter: http://eepurl.com/iPNIR2 Subscribe to our monthly magazine: https://theabsolutesound.secure.darwin.cx/J200BNRA
Episodes

Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
For its price and competition Tom is surprised and pleased to spill his thoughts on the Edifier Stax Spirit S3 Headphones...https://youtu.be/W-Y0HqzwW08?si=_iGTHONwm6Y7zCGdNewsletter: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/newsletterFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theabsolutesoundSubstack: https://www.theabsolutesound.substack.comWhat Is The Absolute Sound?The Absolute Sound magazine has been a leading publication in high-end audio since 1972. Since the early 2000s, The Absolute Sound has expanded to include web, newsletter, digital magazine, social media, YouTube, podcast and Substack platforms. The Absolute Sound platforms have a global audience of over 500,000 audiophiles.#hifi #audiophile #theabsolutesound

Sunday Sep 29, 2024
Sunday Sep 29, 2024
Jason applauds the Morel Högtalare for its compact, innovative, and high-fidelity sound.Newsletter: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/newsletterFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theabsolutesoundSubstack: https://www.theabsolutesound.substack.comWhat Is The Absolute Sound?The Absolute Sound magazine has been a leading publication in high-end audio since 1972. Since the early 2000s, The Absolute Sound has expanded to include web, newsletter, digital magazine, social media, YouTube, podcast and Substack platforms. The Absolute Sound platforms have a global audience of over 500,000 audiophiles.#hifi #audiophile #theabsolutesound #biggie

Friday Sep 27, 2024
Friday Sep 27, 2024
With a tantalizing $2,000 price tag, toting a exciting and warm presentation, Aaron Jenkins encourages your consideration of this absolute bargain.Newsletter: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/newsletterFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theabsolutesoundSubstack: https://www.theabsolutesound.substack.comAaron's Reference Equipment: -Silverline Sonata-Focal 1008BE-Magnepan 0.7i-Buchardt S400 Mk2-Matrix X-Sabre 3Gustard R26-Mcintosh MAC 6700 integrated amp-Galion TS120SE tube integrated ampWhat Is The Absolute Sound?The Absolute Sound magazine has been a leading publication in high-end audio since 1972. Since the early 2000s, The Absolute Sound has expanded to include web, newsletter, digital magazine, social media, YouTube and Substack platforms. The Absolute Sound platforms have a global audience of over 500,000 audiophiles.#hifi #audiophile #theabsolutesound
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Thursday Sep 26, 2024

Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
A beguiling combination of delicacy and dynamic coherence, needless to say Tom is impressed.https://youtu.be/7vF2r9PQ28o?si=06DcPqAHXCQiz4_phttps://youtu.be/dAr2z-w6vkI?si=0_4C-U-QIdtkPLvuNewsletter: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/newsletterFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theabsolutesoundSubstack: https://www.theabsolutesound.substack.comWhat Is The Absolute Sound?The Absolute Sound magazine has been a leading publication in high-end audio since 1972. Since the early 2000s, The Absolute Sound has expanded to include web, newsletter, digital magazine, social media, YouTube, podcast and Substack platforms. The Absolute Sound platforms have a global audience of over 500,000 audiophiles.#hifi #audiophile #theabsolutesound

Tuesday Sep 17, 2024
Tuesday Sep 17, 2024
Michael Johnson reviews the stirring, engaging, and powerful Naim Uniti Nova Power Edition. With impeccable timing, pace, and rhythm, the Power Edition leaves little to be desired in this all-in-one streamer.Newsletter: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/newsletterFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theabsolutesoundSubstack: https://www.theabsolutesound.substack.comWhat Is The Absolute Sound?The Absolute Sound magazine has been a leading publication in high-end audio since 1972. Since the early 2000s, The Absolute Sound has expanded to include web, newsletter, digital magazine, social media, YouTube and Substack platforms. The Absolute Sound platforms have a global audience of over 500,000 audiophiles.#hifi #audiophile #theabsolutesound

Sunday Sep 15, 2024
Sunday Sep 15, 2024
Michael Johnson reviews the stirring, engaging, and powerful Naim Uniti Nova Power Edition. With impeccable timing, pace, and rhythm, the Power Edition leaves little to be desired in this all-in-one streamer.Newsletter: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/newsletterFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theabsolutesoundSubstack: https://www.theabsolutesound.substack.comWhat Is The Absolute Sound?The Absolute Sound magazine has been a leading publication in high-end audio since 1972. Since the early 2000s, The Absolute Sound has expanded to include web, newsletter, digital magazine, social media, YouTube and Substack platforms. The Absolute Sound platforms have a global audience of over 500,000 audiophiles.#hifi #audiophile #theabsolutesound

Thursday Sep 12, 2024
Thursday Sep 12, 2024
Michael Fremer reviews the entry-level turntable Bayadere 1 from Serbian manufactuere Auris Audio. Listen in to hear Michael's thoughts.Newsletter: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/newsletterFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theabsolutesoundSubstack: https://www.theabsolutesound.substack.comWhat Is The Absolute Sound?The Absolute Sound magazine has been a leading publication in high-end audio since 1972. Since the early 2000s, The Absolute Sound has expanded to include web, newsletter, digital magazine, social media, YouTube and Substack platforms. The Absolute Sound platforms have a global audience of over 500,000 audiophiles.#hifi #audiophile #theabsolutesound

Thursday Sep 12, 2024
Thursday Sep 12, 2024
Michael Fremer reviews the entry-level turntable Bayadere 1 from Serbian manufactuere Auris Audio. Listen in to hear Michael's thoughts.

Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
Adrian Alexander auditioned the the B.dac one EX DAC/streamer/server into his system, revealing deeper appreciation for familiar tracks and impressive engineering.Newsletter: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/newsletterFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theabsolutesoundSubstack: https://www.theabsolutesound.substack.comAdrian's Reference Equipment: -Macintosh Mc 462 Quad Balanced Power Amp-Macintosh 2600 Pre-Amp-PS Audio Power Plant 15-VPI Avenger Turntable dual 12inch Fat boy arms -Ortofon MC Cadenza Mono cartridge -Ortofon MC Cadenza black cartridge-Ps Audio Stellar Phono Pre -Amp-Audio Quest William Tell Speaker Wire-Audio Quest Blizzard Power Cords-HiFi 130 Transport Streamer-B Audio Dac B.Dac one EX-Audio Physic Classic 15 Loud Speakers Who is Adrian Alexander?I began my journey at the tender age of 12. Initially, it was just a small snippet of sound, perhaps a simple melody or a voice recording.In my teenage years, I experienced the revolution of cassette tapes and the joy of being duplicated and shared among friends. The 1980s brought the era of compact discs, before turn of the millennium marked a significant shift as the digital age fully embraced me and MP3s became the norm, where I became more portable, fitting into pocket-sized devices that could carry thousands of me at once. I was shared across the internet, downloaded, and streamed on various platforms.In my 40s, the rise of streaming services took center stage, and I found myself being accessed from the cloud, eliminating the need for physical storage. My quality improved, and I became part of playlists, enhancing the daily routines of people around the globe.As the years rolled on, technology continued to advance. I witnessed the emergence of high-resolution audio, immersive 3D sound, and the integration of artificial intelligence in audio processing. Now, at the age of 63, I reflect on a lifetime of melodies, spoken words, and ambient sounds. From the crackling vinyl records to the seamless streaming of today, I have been a witness to the ever-changing landscape of audio technology.What Is The Absolute Sound?The Absolute Sound magazine has been a leading publication in high-end audio since 1972. Since the early 2000s, The Absolute Sound has expanded to include web, newsletter, digital magazine, social media, YouTube and Substack platforms. The Absolute Sound platforms have a global audience of over 500,000 audiophiles.#hifi #audiophile #theabsolutesound








