Best Nextscreen Llc Podcasts (2025)

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True Life Audio TSI-300 Integrated Amplifier Review 13:00

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12h ago13:00

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Robert Taylor reviews the pricey yet formidably impressive TSI-300 Integrated Amplifier. Engaging, relaxing, and extremely natural, this integrated amplifier has Robert reminiscing on one of his favorite childhood albums. Will you feel the same? Tune in to find out. This video is sponsored by: https://fidelityimports.com/pages/introducing-perlisten…

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Meze Audio POET | Open-Back Planar Headphones Review 14:49

2d ago14:49

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Meze has been releasing a lot of new headphones in the last couple of years. And this is kind of a new generation of what I think of as their mid-range line of headphones. Do they strike balance between fidelity and affordability? Tune in to find out. This video is sponsored by: https://www.theabsolutesound.substack.com The Absolute Sound’s Review …

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Best DACs under $10,000 Series: Denafrips Terminator 15th Review 17:07

7d ago17:07

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Denafrips is a manufacturer of audio electronics, primarily known for its series of advanced ladder DACs. In this test I cover the Terminator 15th DAC which is positioned as Denafrips flagship, but at a price of $6099 is affordable compared to some of the other flagship DACs I’ve been covering. Let’s see how it performs. This video's sponsor: https…

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D’agostino Pendulum Integrated Amplifier Review 11:04

14d ago11:04

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D'Agostino Pendulum integrated amplifier made from Dan D'Agostino Master Audio Systems, the company belonging to the man who was founder, CEO and chief designer of KRELL until 2009. They mostly manufacture megabucks electronics like preamps, power amps and integrated amps, which sell for up to $385,000. But the Pendulum is their new most affordable…

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New Vandersteen L5 Audio Control Center Preview: 7 Major Audio Problems Series 24:30

16d ago24:30

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As you may recall, we have outlined seven major problems with audio believability. A link is in the description for details. One of these items is the problem of recording standards. Today, we look at a new electronics product from Vandersteen that is designed to address this issue. Let’s see what Richard and team have done.…

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AGD SOLO Monoblock Limited Edition amplifier review 11:31

18d ago11:31

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With a price per pair coming in at $23.5k (USD), for me they’ll remain a memory for now, but when my hi-fi budget grows, I’ll definitely be keeping my eye on these beauties. However, if you currently find yourself looking for equipment in this price range, you’re gonna wanna stick around while I share what I heard while listening to the AGD SOLO Mo…

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Pearl Acoustics Model 1 Speaker Review 11:47

21d ago11:47

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After hearing the Model 1's at this year's AXPONA, in combination with their minimalist design, Adrian Alexander decided to investigate these further. Are they possibly going to be Adrian's new reference speaker? Tune in to find out! This video is sponsored by: https://www.wattson.audio/ The Absolute Sound’s Review Methodology: https://www.theabsol…

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New Audio Research S-100 amplifier and LS-3 preamp: Best Amplifiers Under $10k Series 15:16

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The venerable firm Audio Research has recently undergone a big transition in ownership, strategy and product offerings. We covered this extensively in a visit to their Minnesota headquarters in advance of the release of 6 new products this summer. Today, I’ll be reviewing two of those products, the LS-3 solid-state preamp/DAC and the S-100 solid-st…

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PMC Prophecy9 Loudspeaker Review 14:34

25d ago14:34

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What happens when you take one of the most respected professional monitor companies and ask them to build their flagship home speaker? You get something that challenges everything you think you know about how big sound should look... This video is sponsored by: https://www.javahifi.com/home 00:00 PMC Prophecy9 01:39 Overview 4:40 Sound Quality 11:1…

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Tidal Audio Arkas streamer review 12:14

28d ago12:14

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The streamer is quite possibly the most misunderstood device commonly used in the high-end audio chain. Most people harbor the thought that the differences between streamers are either non-existent or very, very small. I had that thought, reinforced by the idea that “it’s just a computer, and computers can be had for $500.” Then I started testing t…

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Golden Ear Triton 5 Loudspeakers 10:20

1M ago10:20

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In many loudspeaker reviews, you'll hear the word 'soundstage' and 'sound dispersion' a lot, and today you're going to hear a lot more about it, in this review of The Golden Ear Triton five loudspeakers. This video is sponsored by: https://fidelityimports.com/pages/introducing-perlisten 00:00 Golden Ear Triton 5 1:01 Overview 01:42 Specs & Design 5…

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SoulNote E-3 Phono Equalizer Amplifier Review 9:44

1M ago9:44

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The E-3 is strictly for playback of DS audio optical cartridges. Does its refined purpose lead to refined sound? Listen in to Robert's review to find out. This video is sponsored by: https://hifirose.com/ 00:00 Soul Note E-3 Phono Equalizer 00:49 Specs & Design 02:39 Sound Quality 08:45 Summary Newsletter: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/newslette…

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Alsyvox Michaelangelo Preview and Interview 16:49

1M ago16:49

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Ahead of his review of the https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/alsyvox-caravaggio-xx-loudspeaker/ Editor-in-Chief of The Absolute Sound hosted Alsyvox founder and owner Daniele Cohen at his listening room to gather some expository information on the Caravaggio and Alsyvox as a company. The Absolute Sound’s Review Methodology: https://www.thea…

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Audio Research D-80 stereo tube amplifier review 22:56

1M ago22:56

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What can 80 watts per channel of American tube muscle do for your system in 2025? And further, what can a storied heritage brand like Audio Research bring to the table in a field increasingly dominated by foreign competitors? Hello viewers, I'm Michael Johnson with the Absolute Sound and I am lucky enough to have an early look and listen to Audio R…

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Audeze CRBN2 Electrostatic Headphone (Best Headphones Series) 11:24

2M ago11:24

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For a long time, electrostatic driver technology has been at the apex of headphone performance. Audeze, famous for their planar magnetic headphones, has recently updated their electrostatic flagship to create the CRBN2. Let’s take a look. This video is sponsored by: https://www.perlistenaudio.com/products/r210s/ The Absolute Sound’s Review Methodol…

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Best Integrated Amps Series: Esoteric F-01 Class A Amplifier 15:14

2M ago15:14

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Some products that we review do special things that are almost immediately obvious in a controlled environment like we use for testing. Some products also present a challenge to our preconceived notions of what works in audio. The Esoteric F-01 integrated amp does both. Let’s take a look. This video is sponsored by: https://fidelityimports.com/ 6 M…

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Bricasti M21 Platinum Series DAC/Streamer 9:38

2M ago9:38

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Robert Taylor reviews the versatile yet simple Bricasti M21 Platinum Series DAC, with its sleek, timeless platinum faceplate. This video is sponsored by: https://www.perlistenaudio.com/products/r210s/ 00:00 Bricasti M21 Platinum Series DAC 00:38 Specs & Design 02:23 Reference Equipment 2:49 Sound Quality 08:48 Summary Newsletter: https://www.theabs…

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Best Speakers Under $50k Series: Sound Lab G7-7C Review 22:22

2M ago22:22

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This one is different. The Sound Lab G7-7C speaker is just under 7 feet tall, 3 feet wide and 4 inches thick. There are no conventional speaker drivers inside. From the right perspective, it contends for the best speaker in the world. And while $49,500 per pair isn’t inexpensive, in a world where the top speakers are often priced at $400,000 or $80…

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EverSolo DMP-A10 Music Streamer and DAC Review 15:02

2M ago15:02

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Today we're diving deep into what might be one of the most tech-focused streaming decks to date: the Eversolo DMP-A10. This isn't just another incremental upgrade, as we often see, this is Eversolo's flagship statement piece, turning heads with its features and hardware, priced at around $3,999. 00:00 EverSolo DMP-A10 01:00 Specs & Design 03:13 Con…

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Soulnote E-3 PHONO EQUALIZER Review 9:34

2M ago9:34

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Robert Taylor reviews the impressive, hefty Soulnote E-3 phono equalizer. 00:00 Soulnote E-3 00:39 Specs & Design 2:29 Sound Quality 08:36 Conclusion The Absolute Sound’s Review Methodology: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/the-absolute-sounds-review-methodology-first-principles/ Newsletter: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/newsletter Face…

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Best Headphone Amplifiers Series: Ray Samuels Audio B-21 Raider Electrostatic and Dynamic Amplifier 7:59

2M ago7:59

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Ray Samuels Audio is a long-standing builder of both portable and desktop headphone amplifiers. Ray sent us his B-21 Raider amp to try with a bevy of high-end electrostatic and dynamic headphones that arrived in the lab. As you might intuit, the B-21 can drive both types of headphones. Let’s see what we heard. 00:00 Ray Samuels Audio B-21 00:59 Ove…

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Ultra Evolution Pinnacle Loudspeaker Review 10:46

2M ago10:46

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This speaker really surprised me; I don’t know if it was all the rhetoric of being a disrupter to the industry on their website – I often approach disrupters with a hint of skepticism, but SVS means business and the Ultra Evolution Pinnacle brings it! 00:00 Ultra Evolution Pinnacle 00:47 Overview 03:13 Sound Quality 08:59 Wrap Up Newsletter: https:…

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June Recordings of the Month from The Absolute Sound Reviewers 5:48

2M ago5:48

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We wanted to share with you some of the music we are using in the review process, with a focus on musically interesting work that is also enjoyably recorded. This isn’t necessarily new work or new recordings. With streaming making a test drive of these recommendations so easy, we simply wanted to give you some ideas. The Absolute Sound’s Review Met…

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T+A elektroakustik Factory Tour | Tom Martin reports... 10:17

2M ago10:17

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Tom recently visited T+A in Herford, Germany to get an overview of their approach to audio design. Of course, he knew something from the name, which means “Theory plus Application”, but he really didn’t know what to expect. Frankly, he was surprised, pleasantly surprised, by what he found. The Absolute Sound’s Review Methodology: https://www.theabs…

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Rhumba Extreme 1.4 linestage tube preamp review 30:59

2M ago30:59

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Founded in 2012, Backert Labs are an American company that only produce tube preamps. Despite a crowded marketplace this family operation has stood out with its unique approach to linestage design. I got to spend the last two months with the new Rhumba Extreme 1.4, an $8500 dollar analog linestage from the company that promises a lot in a small cha…

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Martin Logan Motion XT F100 Speaker Review 9:46

3M ago9:46

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While the Martin Logan Motion XT series isn’t especially new to the market, we’re trying to go back through the catalog of available options that may interest our viewers. And, yes, Martin Logan may be best known for their electrostatic offerings, but we thought we’d see what they were able to do with traditional cabinet speakers. Were they able to…

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Martin Logan Motion XT speaker review _ DRAFT 9:46

3M ago9:46

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While the Martin Logan Motion XT series isn’t especially new to the market, we’re trying to go back through the catalog of available options that may interest our viewers. And, yes, Martin Logan may be best known for their electrostatic offerings, but we thought we’d see what they were able to do with traditional cabinet speakers. Were they able to…

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Factory Tour and Listening Session: Tidal Audio – In Love With A Question 21:45

3M ago21:45

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Originally founded in 1999, TIDAL is now one of the world's premier loudspeaker and high-end audio manufacturers. The Absolute Sound's Grover Neville had the opportunity to tour TIDAL's factory outside Cologne, Germany and investigate for himself: what makes TIDAL, TIDAL? Listen in to discover what he found out... 00:50 History 04:08 TIDAL factory …

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Best DACs Under $5000: PS Audio Stellar DAC 10:43

3M ago10:43

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In the ever evolving landscape of digital audio conversion, PS Audio has once again demonstrated why they remain a resolute pillar in the high end audio community. This video is sponsored by: https://www.javahifi.com/home The Absolute Sound’s Review Methodology: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/the-absolute-sounds-review-methodology-first-…

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Accuphase C2900 preamplifier + A80 amplifier review 11:07

3M ago11:07

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Robert Taylor duel reviews the Accuphase C2900 preamplifier and the Accuphase A80 amplifier, noting their individual characteristics and their combined output. Tune in to hear Robert's thoughts... 01:04 Specs & Design 03:44 Preamp door controls 05:10 Associated Equipment 05:58 Sound Quality 08:08 Sound Quality Pt. 2 10:51 Conclusion This video is s…

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Perlisten R7t Speakers & R10 Subs Review 7:54

3M ago7:54

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We've all heard the phrase, you can't have your cake and eat it too. Today we are going to review the Perlisten R7t Speakers & R10 Subs by the end of the review, we'll re-ask the question: can have your cake and eat it too? Erratum: Since filming the review, the price of the speakers has gone up as note in subtitles. This video is sponsored by: htt…

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Best Speakers Under $10,000 Series: Bowers & Wilkins 702 S3 Signature Review 18:16

3M ago18:16

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Introducing Muse Kastanovich, a longtime TAS magazine writer making his YouTube review debut. Muse reviews the design, sound, and context of the Bowers & Wilkins 702 Series 3. Listen in to hear his thoughts! 00:00 Bowers & Wilkins 702 S3 02:34 THREE-way design 07:02 Listening to TWO 16:25 ONE Conclusion The Absolute Sound’s Review Methodology: http…

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Cambridge Audio Evo 150 Streaming Amplifier Review 10:59

3M ago10:59

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One of the things that I’ve discovered in life is that the broader my brush, the more quickly I paint myself into a corner. Scouring the online forums of audiophilia has shed light on a subset of listeners who have done just this when it comes to switching amplifiers. This video is sponsored by: https://www.perlistenaudio.com/products/r212s/ While …

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Best Headphones Series: Stax SR-X9000 electrostatic headphones 11:30

3M ago11:30

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If you’ve been around headphones for a while, you will know that Stax is a Japanese manufacturer of electrostatic headphones that has operated in the top tier for decades. I recently tested their top-of-the-line SR-X9000 headphones. Does the SRX-9000 carry on the Stax tradition? 00:00 Stax SR-X9000 01:24 Electrostatics? 02:42 Sound Quality 10:50 Su…

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May Recordings of the Month from The Absolute Sound Reviewers 8:10

3M ago8:10

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We wanted to share with you some of the music we are using in the review process, with a focus on musically interesting work that is also enjoyably recorded. This isn’t necessarily new work or new recordings. With streaming making a test drive of these recommendations so easy, we simply wanted to give you some ideas. This video is sponsored by: htt…

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Best Speakers $5k-$10k Series: Tekton Design Ulfberht Speaker Review 15:31

3M ago15:31

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Okay this one is obviously different. At 77” tall and weighing 235 lb, the Tekton Ulfberht is not your typical under $10,000 speaker. One look at the front panel, and you’ll know these aren’t your standard 3-way or 4-way towers on the technical front either. So, without further ado, let’s take a look at the ideas and the sound quality behind the Te…

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Best Desktop Speakers Under $500 Series: Onkyo GX-30ARC Review 8:14

4M ago8:14

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Okay, full disclosure, this video is not targeted at our average viewer. Rather, this is an attempt to open the door of hi-fi for those previously unfamiliar and at $350 US this delicate sounding desktop pair provides a worthwhile peek through that open door. 00:00 Onkyo GX-30ARC 00:56 Overview 03:50 How'd it sound? 07:11 Summary This video is spon…

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Exclusive: BACCH Stratos Atmos Processing System Listening Preview 9:54

4M ago9:54

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You could view the title of this video as audiophile "click bait"—and perhaps it is. In a more charitable frame of mind, however, you could view it as directing attention to a novel product that could prove to be highly significant and even a bit disruptive to the high-end audio marketplace. This is Andrew Quint, a Senior Writer for The Absolute So…

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Best DACs Under $10K Series: Hegel D50 D/A Converter Review 12:03

4M ago12:03

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When Hegel announces a new flagship DAC, the audio world tends to take notice. Hegel has recently released the true successor to their previously acclaimed HD30 DAC. This Hegel Reference Converter promises to elevate Hegel's reputation for pristine digital reproduction to new heights at $4,900. This is placed within the high end realm of HiFi, and …

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McIntosh MSA5500 Streaming Integrated Amplifier Review 10:03

4M ago10:03

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I often rely on analogies to help develop my thoughts. This is a great way to take a known experience that I am relatively more familiar with to draw out the nuance of a less known experience – of course at some point all analogies fall apart and, therefore, they can only get us so far. I bring this up because I admit, when it comes to audio equipm…

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Best Speakers Under $10K Series: Dynaudio Contour 20 Black Edition Review 23:14

4M ago23:14

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The Dynaudio Contour 20 Black Edition may look almost identical to the contour 20, but looks can be deceiving. The Danish loudspeaker company, I think, has packed quite a few changes under the hood of this long popular stand mount speaker. Let's find out what! 00:00 Dynaudio Contour 20 Black Edition 02:29 Specs & Design 05:45 Sound Quality 18:45 Is…

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The Via Blue Rocket cable lifter system briefing 8:09

4M ago8:09

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In this briefing I cover the Via Blue Rocket cable lifter system. I’ve been using these for several months now and have found them quite useful and enjoyable. Let’s find out why. This video is sponsored by: https://www.hegel.com/en/ The Absolute Sound’s Review Methodology: https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/the-absolute-sounds-review-methodo…

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Pass Labs 260.8 Monoblock Amplifier Review 8:52

4M ago8:52

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Following up from his Pass Labs factory tour, Adrian reviews the hefty, rich Pass Labs 260.8 Monoblock Amplifier. This video's sponsored by: https://shunyata.com/product/gemini-model-8/ 00:00 Pass Labs 260.8 Monoblock Amplifier 01:56 Specs & Design 03:32 Sound Quality 06:31 Customer Service 07:33 Summary The Absolute Sound’s Review Methodology: htt…

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Chesky Audio LC1 Bookshelf Monitor Review 8:39

4M ago8:39

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A business strategy frequently employed by seasoned organizations when developing a new product is to design and produce what is known as a Minimum Viable Product. After hearing the Chesky Audio LC1s, it became abundantly clear Founder and CEO, Lucca Chesky, made the prudent decision to dispense with circumspect practices of seasoned organizations …

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April Recordings of the Month from The Absolute Sound Reviewers 5:54

4M ago5:54

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We wanted to share with you some of the music we are using in the review process, with a focus on musically interesting work that is also enjoyably recorded. This isn’t necessarily new work or new recordings. With streaming making a test drive of these recommendations so easy, we simply wanted to give you some ideas. The Absolute Sound’s Review Met…

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Meze Audio 105 AER Open Back Headphones Review 12:14

5M ago12:14

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Some listeners feel that the most intimate experience you can have with recorded music is by using headphones. Not just because of the proximity to your ears, but it's the way they're voicing their aural personality gets right inside your head. An excellent example of that are the Meze Audio 105 AER Headphones... 00:00 Meze Audio 105 AER 01:32 Spec…

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Audia Flight FLS9 Modular Integrated Amplifier Review 17:57

5M ago17:57

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Just north of Rome on the Italian coast is a high end amplifier manufacturer you've probably never heard of, but Audia Flight who've been making amps and preamps in-house since 1996, is a company that I think is past due for serious consideration from North American audiophiles. I spent this past winter with their FLS9 Modular Integrated Amplifier,…