The Absolute Sound Podcast

Piega Premium 701 Gen 2 Loudspeaker Review

Everything about these feels like a luxury product. The aluminum isn't just functional - it's beautifully finished with that sandblasted surface. The magnetic grilles attach with serious force but complete invisibility. Those speaker terminals have a mechanical precision you don't find on mass-market gear. This is Swiss watchmaker-level attention to detail applied to speakers.This video is sponsored by: https://www.perlistenaudio.com/products/r210s/The Absolute Sound’s Review Methodology: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/the-absolute-sounds-review-methodology-first-principles/00:00 Piega Premium 701 Gen 201:28 Overview02:40 The Absolute Sound03:00 Specs & Design04:41 Sound Quality11:55 Is it for you?13:22 ConclusionNewsletter: 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 Copyright 2025, Nextscreen LLC, all rights reserved

HifiMan Susvara Unveiled Review

Hifiman has unveiled their update to the originial Susvara. What's new? What's the same? How do these two models size up? Tune in to hear Grover's thoughts on the Hifiman Susvara UnveiledThis video is sponsored by: https://www.theabsolutesound.substack.comThe Absolute Sound’s Review Methodology: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/the-absolute-sounds-review-methodology-first-principles/00:00 Susvara Unveiled00:53 Overview03:07 Susvara vs Susvara Unveiled05:14 Sound Quality14:44 Is it for you?19:12 ConclusionNewsletter: 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 Copyright 2025, Nextscreen LLC, all rights reserved

zzzzHifiMan Susvara Unveiled Review

Hifiman has unveiled their update to the originial Susvara. What's new? What's the same? How do these two models size up? Tune in to hear Grover's thoughts on the Hifiman Susvara UnveiledThis video is sponsored by: https://www.theabsolutesound.substack.comThe Absolute Sound’s Review Methodology: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/the-absolute-sounds-review-methodology-first-principles/00:00 Susvara Unveiled00:53 Overview03:07 Susvara vs Susvara Unveiled05:14 Sound Quality14:44 Is it for you?19:12 ConclusionNewsletter: 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 Copyright 2025, Nextscreen LLC, all rights reserved

Focal Bathys MG Wireless Closed Back Headphones Review

The Bathys MG is an update to the original focal Bathys. So what is it that the Bathys MG offer above the original? Tune in to find out.This video is sponsored by: https://www.theabsolutesound.substack.comThe Absolute Sound’s Review Methodology: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/the-absolute-sounds-review-methodology-first-principles/00:00 Focal Bathys MG00:53 Overview02:35 Accessories03:50 Sound Quality05:25 Set Up08:38 Is it for you?12:28 SummaryNewsletter: 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 Copyright 2025, Nextscreen LLC, all rights reserved

Linn Klimax 360 Exact System Review

Over 30 years ago, Linn began an aggressive march into the future, expanding their line to include networked electronics and making a heavy investment in software engineering. This came on the heels of a long line of speakers and amplification products, which complemented their famous turntables, toned arms, and cartridges that date back to the 1970s. The Klimax System with 360 integrated exact speakers, is Lynn's flagship offering right now for two channel music and again aimed at exploring a better future. How does it stack up?This video is sponsored by: https://fidelityimports.com/pages/introducing-perlisten00:00 Linn Klimax 360 Exact System01:16 Overview07:29 Sound Quality 14:25 SummaryNewsletter: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/newsletterFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theabsolutesoundSubstack: https://www.theabsolutesound.substack.comTom's reference system:Aurender N20 Streamer/ServerRoon Nucleus serverMac Mini (M2) serverWiim Pro server/DACBluesound Node server/DACTopping D70 Pro DACdCS Lina DAC/Master clockBerkeley Alpha DAC Reference Series 3 with Alpha USB Series 2 input moduleMSB Premier DACJ Sikora Initial Max turntableTechnics SL-1210G turntableKuzma 4Point 9” armJ Sikora KV12 tone armDS Audio 003 cartridgeBenz Gullwing SLR cartridgeHana Umami Blue cartridgeHegel V10 phono preampMusical Surroundings Phonomena III phono preampDS Audio 003 optical cartridge energizerPS Audio BHK 600 mono power ampsMBL N51 integrated ampAudio Research 160S power ampMagico A5 speakersPerlisten S7t speakersWireworld Platinum Electra speaker and line cablesShunyata Omega digital cablesShunyata Venom power cables and directorAudioquest Niagara 3000 power conditioner (for analog)Audioquest Niagra 7000 power conditioningRediacoustic diffusers and absorbersRediacoustic bass trapsPSI Audio AVAA active trapsSalamander racksSolidsteel Turntable rackWhat 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

Best Speakers Under $10k Series: PS Audio Aspen FR 5

Robert Taylor reviews the affordable, powerful PS Audio Aspen FR 5 loudspeakers. Relatively small but effortlessly powerful across the entire frequency range, Robert tests the Aspens in two different room sizes to uncover their sonic signature. What is that signature? Tune in to find out...This video is sponsored by: https://www.theabsolutesound.substack.comhttps://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/detailed-frequency-ranges-of-instruments-and-vocals/00:00 PS Audio Aspen FR 501:03 Specs & Design02:51 Set Up3:47 Sound Quality05:42 In a Small Room...11:23 SummaryNewsletter: 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 Copyright 2025, Nextscreen LLC, all rights reserved

Factory Tours: AVM Electronics and ViaBlue Cables (Bonus AMG visit)

Grover Neville stops by the AVM Factory to see their manufacturing HQ first-hand, while taking the opportunity to stop by AMG as well for a second helping of German-engineering.This video is sponsored by: www.theabsolutesound.substack.comNewsletter: 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 Copyright 2025, Nextscreen LLC, all rights reserved

Naim CI-Uniti 102 Power Streaming Amplifier Review

The world of high-end audio is full of fantastic-looking gear, but not everyone wants their sound system to be the visual center of attention—or, in the case of the CI-Uniti 102 from British hi-fi company Naim Audio, may not even want it be to visible at all. So while the CI-Uniti's appearance might not attract your attention, will its sound? Let's find out.This video is sponsored by: www.theabsolutesound.substack.com00:00 Naim CI-Uniti 10201:02 Who's it for?03:17 Inputs04:21 Focal + Naim06:23 Sound Quality 10:14 SummaryNewsletter: 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 Copyright 2025, Nextscreen LLC, all rights reserved

Best Speakers Under $10k Series: Sonus faber Lumina 5 Amator loudspeaker

The Lumina Amator series speakers are beneficiaries of the trickle-down economy at play when a brand has the breadth to produce speakers ranging from $1600 a pair to upwards of 100 times that. Stick around while I share what I heard when auditioning the elegant Sonus faber Lumina 5 Amator floorstanding loudspeaker. This video is sponsored by: javahifi.com/home00:00 JM_Sonus faber Lumina 5 Amato01:32 Overview04:17 Reference Equipment4:58 Sound Quality10:16 SummaryNewsletter: 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 Copyright 2025, Nextscreen LLC, all rights reserved

Acora Acoustics MRC-2 Loudspeaker Review

What happens when you take stone, precision ceramic drivers, and decades of acoustic engineering? Then you ask them to reproduce the subtlest emotional details in your favorite recordings? You get something that fundamentally changes how you think about what a speaker cabinet should be made of. This is the Acora Acoustics MRC-2 Loudspeaker...This video is sponsored by: https://www.javahifi.com/homeNewsletter: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/newsletterFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theabsolutesoundSubstack: https://www.theabsolutesound.substack.com00:00 Acora Acoustics MRC-2 Loudspeaker01:46 Overview02:18 Specs & Design4:34 Voicing09:56 The Absolute Sound12:06 Musical Context13:35 Is it for you?14:51 SummaryWhat 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 Copyright 2025, Nextscreen LLC, all rights reserved