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10Audio | Feature Articles
10Audio | Feature Articles
10Audio | Feature Articles
10Audio | Feature Articles
10Audio | Feature Articles
10Audio | Feature Articles
Audio Research LS26, Bel Canto PRe3 and McIntosh C220 Preamplifiers Reviewed
By adam November 09, 2010
We will not be talking about the ability of these popular preamplifiers to transport you to musical bliss or to bring musicians into your listening room. This survey is not about the musical performances of these components and how the bass, midrange, treble, or soundstage is more or less like the “real thing”. Of course,
Read More »Velodyne Optimum-12 Subwoofers Review
By adam February 03, 2010
Adjusting the controls on a subwoofer for best performance takes time and patience. It is always interesting to see ads for used subwoofers appear on the Web stating “only a week old” or “barely broken in”. These almost always identify a dissatisfied owner. I would bet that the owner did not take the time to
Read More »Element Signature Apollo Speaker Cables Review
By adam December 01, 2009
This review of Element Signature Apollo speaker cables presented some unusual challenges. What is the inherent sound of this component? Are there any particular characteristics which affect the sound in a positive or a negative way? What is the magnitude of the difference? Every review presents the same challenges, but these questions are usually resolved
Read More »Marantz MA-9S2 Reference Series Power Amplifiers Review
By adam October 16, 2009
It is the holiday season and I am going to give you a present. This is the culmination of a long and winding and interesting and frustrating and expensive journey from that first audio component to hearing one that had me saying, “That’s the one!” It is the story of developing specific ideas about good
Read More »AQVOX Phono 2CI Mk. II Phono Preamplifier Review
By adam August 21, 2009
The AQVOX Phono 2CI phono preamplifier is a surprise in a number of ways. I recall a lot of discussion about the high cost of “audio jewelry”. This cosmetic feature added elaborate front panels and other adornments to audio components that may have added some sonic benefit but certainly added significantly to the cost. In
Read More »Marantz SA-7S1 and Cary 306 Professional CD/SACD Players Review
By adam July 07, 2009
I had just about given up on CDs. There were some recent changes to my digital playback system and CDs were sounding better than they ever had in my system. Even so, vinyl LP playback still made CDs seem like second class citizens. Sure they have a place in the audio landscape, but for enjoying
Read More »Nuforce Reference 9 V2 SE Power Amplifiers review
By adam May 21, 2009
I love music. I love not just listening to music, but the whole music experience because there are so many levels and “components” involved in the whole subject. From music composition, to playing instruments, to recording and production, and finally to playing music on component audio systems, the subject is vast, creative, and personal. There
Read More »Spread Spectrum Technologies Ampzilla 2000 Amplifier
By adam April 16, 2009
Passion. Our hobby/interest/vocation is all about passion. There is a lot of passion in the high-end audio universe and James Bongiorno, the head of Spread Spectrum Technologies, has a consuming passion for his creations. He has been building and refining the Ampzilla amplifier concept since 1974 and holds a patent on the design. From his
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