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
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Friday Oct 11, 2024
Friday Oct 11, 2024
Tom Martin and Andy Quint had the opportunity to attend FOCAL's launch event in NYC for their new active, wireless Utopia Diva loudspeaker system. With a short time to critically listen, Tom shares his first impressions and thoughts in this preview.https://www.focal.com/products/diva-utopiaNewsletter: 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
Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
Well, dang. These headphones retail for $4499. And if musical engagement and honesty are what you want, they are worth it.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
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