The Absolute Sound Podcast

Esoteric’s Grandioso Full System Review

This review will be quite a bit different. Here I’m reviewing a system of components from Esoteric. I’m covering the entire electronics chain from source to power amplification, all from Esoteric’s top Grandioso line. The idea is that there may be system synergies from this approach and the only way to get a feel for that is to listen to the system rather than individual components. Let’s take a look at this idea and at the Grandioso system. This video is sponsored by: https://www.hifiman.com/products/detail/29500:00 Esoteric's Grandioso System01:19 Components vs System04:48 Specs & Features08:16 Sound Quality12:04 Insights from SACD15:46 Comparisons17:12 Summary

Buchardt Audio P300 Compact Speaker Review

John Quain returns with his review of the Buchardt Audio P300 which are compact but not necessarily bookshelf, with their warm sonic profile, a passive oblong radiator for bass response, and much much mre from the Danish manufacturer. What does John ultimately conclude? Tune in to find out!This video is sponsored by: https://fidelityimports.com/collections/matrix-audio00:00 Bucharrdt P30001:25 Overview01:30 Specs & Design04:16 Sound Quality10:31 Summary

Technics SL-1500CS turntable

Absolute Sound viewers should be no stranger to turntables from Technics, which have dominated the market space since their reintroduction to listeners 10 years ago. We’ve reviewed many of their offerings on this channel, including the recently introduced SL-1300G which used the company’s next generation Delta-Sigma drive technology. Well, now Technics have carried this evolution down to their more entry level designs and updated the SL-1500C to the SL-1500CS. Can this reasonably-priced direct-drive table throw down with its more lauded older siblings? Stay tuned to find out. This video is sponsored by: https://gttaudio.com/Micheal's 1300G Review: https://youtu.be/r1-jxRebLRU?si=g0EAyTIU3To_MC9b00:00 SL-1500CS 01:28 Overview02:07 Specs & Design04:53 Set Up 05:53 Sound Quality 11:41 Phono Preamp 14:28 SummaryNewsletter: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/newsletter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theabsolutesound Substack: https://www.theabsolutesound.substack.com 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.Intro/Outro Music: Backed Vibes Clean - Rollin at 5 by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/#hifi #audiophile #theabsolutesound

KEF Coda Wireless Speakers Review

The KEF Coda W promises audiophile-grade sound from a speaker designed to be subtle, chic, but engaging — tailored for an office, dorm room, or small living space, but does it actually deliver? John Quain reports...00:00 KEF Coda W01:02 Overview02:04 Specs & Design04:53 Sound Quality 09:45 App & Remote Control10:23 SummaryThis video is sponsored by: https://www.hifiman.com/products/detail/295

DeJitter it NUC-X Music Server Review

In this video, Robert Taylor dives into the world of music servers, focusing on the DeJitter it NUC-X server, priced at $8,000. He breaks down its technical enhancements, including a custom power supply and the removal of Bluetooth/Wi-Fi for superior audio performance. Robert also compared it to a standard Intel NUC, showcasing the remarkable improvements in sound clarity and bass definition. Plus, he reviews the DeJitter it Switch-X and discusses how high-quality networking equipment can elevate your audio experience.This video is sponsored by: HiFiMANNewsletter: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/newsletter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theabsolutesound Substack: https://www.theabsolutesound.substack.com 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.Intro/Outro Music: Backed Vibes Clean - Rollin at 5 by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/#hifi #audiophile #theabsolutesound

TM_VantageM_2

00:00 Audio Solutions Vantage M01:33 Specs & Design04:50 Sound Quality14:00 Comparisons15:54 CharacterThis video is sponsored by: https://fidelityimports.com/collections/matrix-audioAlexx V Review: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/wilson-audio-alexx-v-loudspeaker/

Quadraspire SV3T Hi-Fi Equipment Rack

When putting together a hi fi system, we tend to obsess over the active components. We spend hours agonizing over amplifier topologies or DAC chips, but we often treat the literal foundation of our systems as an afterthought. So settle in while I share some thoughts on a piece of equipment that quietly supports this entire endeavor: The Quadraspire SV3T performance Hi-Fi rack. 00:00 Quadraspire Equipment Rack00:56 Overview01:46 Specs & Design03:26 Customizability04:24 Is it for you?This video is sponsored by: https://rel.net/Newsletter: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/newsletter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theabsolutesound Substack: https://www.theabsolutesound.substack.com 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

MoFi Electronics SourcePoint V10 Master Edition Floorstanding Speakers

Five ten inch drivers per speaker. Alarmingly, that's not a typo, and it's by no means a gimmick either. The MoFi Electronics SourcePoint V10 Master Edition is one of those speakers that just kind of stops you mid-sentence the moment you walk into a room in CES. Or maybe I should say, the moment you hire a crane operator to get them into your basement, they're big, they're impressive. They're beautiful. But how do they sound? Tune in to find out!This video is sponsored by: https://fidelityimports.com/products/perlisten-audio-d8is-in-wall-on-wall-subwoofer-with-amplifier00:00 SourcePoint V1001:35 A Story02:44 Overview04:04 888 vs V10 05:49 Specs & Design10:06 Set Up10:37 Sound Quality14:55 Is it for you?Aaron Jenkins reviews the new and improved AE1 Loudspeaker from Acoustic Energy. A 40th year anniversary edition and update, how do these compare to the original? What's new? Tune in to find out...00:00 AE1 40th Anniversary Edition01:30 Overview02:06 What's New?04:17 Set Up 05:18 Sound Quality09:31 SummaryThis video is sponsored by: https://shunyata.com/Newsletter: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/newsletter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theabsolutesound Substack: https://www.theabsolutesound.substack.com 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.Intro/Outro Music: Backed Vibes Clean - Rollin at 5 by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/#hifi #audiophile #theabsolutesound

Acoustic Energy’s AE1 40th Anniversary Edition Loudspeaker Review

00:00 AE1 40th Anniversary Edition01:30 Overview02:06 What's New?04:17 Set Up 05:18 Sound Quality09:31 SummaryThis video is sponsored by: https://shunyata.com/

Eversolo Play Music Streamer & Amplifier

When all-in-one streaming amplifiers were first introduced a few years ago, they received a pretty frosty reception from audiophiles and musicians alike — and rightly so. But in the years since, significant research and technical improvements have transformed the category. Streaming apps have evolved to offer lossless features and a wealth of capabilities, and quite frankly, you just can't beat the price. Case in point: the Eversolo Play.This video is sponsored by: https://fidelityimports.com/collections/matrix-audio00:00 Eversolo Play01:41 Overview 3:00 Features05:17 Use 08:03 Sound Quality12:16 Summary