The Absolute Sound Podcast

JansZen Audio’s Valentina A8 Loudspeaker; A Perfect Match for the BACCH-SP

Senior reviewer Andrew Quint returns with a preview of JansZen Audio's Valentina A8 SE Loudspeaker and it's perfect pairing with the Theoretica Applied Physics's BACCH-SP "adio" Stereo Purifier. Watch Andrew's preview of the BACCH-SP here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0fGZnDIZ5k&ab_channel=THEABSOLUTESOUNDRead more on the JansZen Valentina A8 SE here: https://janszenaudio.com/products/valentina-a8-active-biamplifiedAbout Andrew:Admitted to the Oberlin Conservatory as a trombone performance major but, encountering his limitations as a player in this elite environment, instead obtained a B.A. degree from Oberlin College, while completing eight semesters of applied study on his chosen instrument and playing in numerous Conservatory ensembles.With a degree in Biology went on to medical school, graduating in 1979 and subsequently joined an endocrinology subspecialty practice in Philadelphia. By the mid-1990s, he was missing an intense engagement with music and musicians and began contributing to several publications, mostly Fanfare and The Absolute Sound. He contributed record reviews and feature articles to Fanfare for 19 years, eventually establishing himself as their main Wagner video reviewer. For TAS, he started as a music writer, producing reviews of recordings, long articles on composers and other subjects, and interviews (David Zinman, Igor Kipnis, Frederick Fennell, Jennifer Higdon, etc.)About ten years ago, he began writing about "High End" audio equipment as well. He covers large audio shows in the US and abroad and has established connections with manufacturers of perfectionist equipment internationally.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.For more show reports, expert reviews, features, and commentary subscribe to our newsletter at: https://www.theabsolutesound.comFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theabsolutesound#hifi #audiophile #theabsolutesound

Michael Fremer Previews The Kuzma SAFIR 9 Tonearm

From Michael: "My full review of Franc Kuzma's newest tonearm, the Safir 9 will appear in an upcoming issue of The Absolute Sound. This video offers a preview showing the tech behind both the original 4 Point arm—if you're not familiar you'll see exactly what those 4 points are and where they are— and the new arm as well."Subscribe to TrackingAngle YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCj8HvEZPUSI0IkMhtuRcqIg 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.For more show reports, expert reviews, features, and commentary subscribe to our newsletter at: https://www.theabsolutesound.comFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theabsolutesound#hifi #audiophile #theabsolutesound

The Legacy Wavelet DAC/Preamplifier & JL Audio Dominion Subwoofers | DSP Dilemma & System Review

In this review, Tom discusses the Legacy Wavelet DAC/Preamp/DSP, the JL Audio Dominion subs, and the dilemma in dialing in DSP and subs.00:00-07:30 Rollover, DSP, and Introduction7:30-13:14 JL Audio Subs & Legacy Wavelet Overview13:14-19:10 The Legacy Wavelet19:10 - How Does It Sound?Reference System:-Magnepan LRS+ speakers-Audioquest BRX speakers-Magico A5 speakers-Audio Research Reference 6 preamp-Bryston 3B Cubed power amp-dCS Lina DAC and Master Clock-Technics SL-1210G-R turntable-Hana EL cartridge-Hegel V10 phono preamp-Sanus stands-Salamander cabinetsAbout 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 2002. He has worked closely with Harry Pearson and Robert Harley at TAS and with Roy Gregory and Alan Sircom at hi-fi+. Since Tom and his teams expanded the TAS and Plus platforms in the digital domain, he has served as Chief Content Officer.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.For more show reports, expert reviews, features, and commentary subscribe to our newsletter at: https://www.theabsolutesound.comFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theabsolutesound#hifi #audiophile #theabsolutesound

Technics SU-G700M2 Integrated Amplifier Review | A Real Digital Amplifier?

With 70 watts/ch into 8 ohms and 140 watts/ch into 8 ohms the G700M2 is unusual in its nearly complete digital approach to amplification.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 2002. He has worked closely with Harry Pearson and Robert Harley at TAS and with Roy Gregory and Alan Sircom at hi-fi+. Since Tom and his teams expanded the TAS and Plus platforms in the digital domain, he has served as Chief Content Officer.For more product information visit:https://us.technics.com/products/stereo-integrated-amplifier-su-g700m2-kWhat 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.For more show reports, expert reviews, features, and commentary subscribe to our newsletter at: https://www.theabsolutesound.comFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theabsolutesound#hifi #audiophile #theabsolutesound

Wilson Audio’s Chronosonic XVX vs. Alexia V | Robert Harley Previews

Peter McGrath joins Robert Harley as they compare and contrast the Chonosonic XVX and the Alexia V ahead of Robert's upcoming review in The Absolute Sound Magazine.This video is brought to you in part thanks to AudioQuest. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/40dwZn1Learn more about Wilson loudspeakers: https://www.wilsonaudio.com/Watch our Wilson Audio Tour here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFfvCO1RCqc&t=491s&ab_channel=THEABSOLUTESOUNDWhat 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.For more show reports, expert reviews, features, and commentary subscribe to our newsletter at: https://www.theabsolutesound.comFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theabsolutesound#hifi #audiophile #theabsolutesound

Ansuz PowerSwitch D2 Review & Interview | In Conversation w/ Michael Børresen

Lee Scoggins gives his thoughts and impressions on the Ansuz Power Switch D2 followed by an interview with Audio Group Denmark (Ansuz, Aavik and Boerresen) co-founder Michael Børresen.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.For more show reports, expert reviews, features, and commentary subscribe to our newsletter at: https://www.theabsolutesound.comSubscribe to our Substack: https://theabsolutesound.substack.com/Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theabsolutesound#hifi #audiophile #theabsolutesound

dCS’s Lina Ring DAC and Master Clock Review

Tom Martin reviews the dCS Lina Ring DAC and Master Clock, going in-depth to to dCS's approach to resistor alignment, the importance of timing, and of course the power dCS brings to system enhancement.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 2002. He has worked closely with Harry Pearson and Robert Harley at TAS and with Roy Gregory and Alan Sircom at hi-fi+. Since Tom and his teams expanded the TAS and Plus platforms in the digital domain, he has served as Chief Content Officer.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.For more show reports, expert reviews, features, and commentary subscribe to our newsletter at: https://www.theabsolutesound.comFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theabsolutesound#hifi #audiophile #theabsolutesound

Foundation SX Ethernet Cable Review | Synergistic Research

In this review Lee Scoggins explores the possibilities high-end cabling can achieve, and specifically the impact of Synergistic Research's SX Foundation Ethernet cable had on his system.Lean more about the SX Foundation Ethernet Cable here: https://www.synergisticresearch.com/cables/foundation-sx/foundation-sx-ethernet/The Absolute Sound Linkshttps://www.theabsolutesound.com/newsletterSubstack: theabsolutesound.substack.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theabsolutesound#hifi #audiophile #theabsolutesound

I Found My Final Speakers… | Wilson Audio’s Alexia V Review

Lee Scoggins reviews Wilson Audio's Alexia V, contrasts it with the Alexia II, speaks to a few of its 31 improvements, and more...00:00-02:00 The Set-Up02:00-6:08 Lee's Background06:08-14:53General Overview14:53-24:26 Cabinet & Construction24:26-31:04 Alexia II & Associated Equipment31:04 What's there to Hear?Dialing in my Alexia V's... : https://youtu.be/T7w-9cpfizMAlexia V vs. XVX: https://youtu.be/lgCdFhvkwLwLike Father Like Son | Fremer Tours Wilson Audio: https://youtu.be/gFfvCO1RCqcFor more show reports, expert reviews, features, and commentary subscribe to our newsletter at: https://www.theabsolutesound.comFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theabsolutesoundSubstack: theabsolutesound.substack.com#hifi #audiophile #theabsolutesound

A serious ”grip” on music... | Burmester 032 Integrated Amplifier Review

Tom Martin reviews the Burmester 032 Integrated Amplifier, detailing its envy-worthy craftsmanship, its relentless power, and its undeniable "grip" on music...For more show reports, expert reviews, features, and commentary subscribe to our newsletter at: https://www.theabsolutesound.comFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theabsolutesoundSubstack: theabsolutesound.substack.com#hifi #audiophile #theabsolutesound