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Esoteric X-01 D2 SACD CD Player Review
It didn’t take much cajoling from my editor to enlist me in writing the first review of the Esoteric X-01 D2, the upper model of the X-01 Limited, and now the premier one-box offering from Esoteric....
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Acrolink Mexcel Cable System Review
Introduction If I told my family that I spent part of a Saturday afternoon writing a review on how different power cables sound, they’d think I’ve gone batty. Power cords? Come on! But it’s true, it’s...
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Modwright Sony 9100ES Signature Truth Modified SACD Player Review
Intro While I like all the audio equipment I own, I must say that the item that’d be the toughest to part with is a Kenwood KT-8300 tuner that I have modified extensively. When fully stock, the tuner...
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Ryan Coleman visits a reader who owns a pair of the $170,500 Acapella Triolon...
Introduction Benchmarks are a good thing. Students are given standardized tests to ensure they’re on par with their classmates, and CPAs are given re-certification exams to ensure the tax returns they...
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Transparent Reference SC Speaker Cable Review
Intro I have no problem telling my non-audiophile family & friends about how such things as AC outlets or room treatments have a clear effect on the output and the enjoyment of my stereo—it’s...
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Acoustic Revive DSIX Series Digital Cable System Review
Introduction I’ve been in this hobby for some time, and I’m very familiar with lots of the marketing hoopla and ridiculous gadgets that various manufacturers use to try to reel in customers searching...
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EMM Labs CDSA CD SACD Player Review
Intro Though I have no formal degree in the matter, I fashion myself as an economist. Knowledge of trade, monetary / fiscal policy, productivity and employment all factor into my day job. While...
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ModWright 36.5 Balanced Tube Preamplifier Review
Intro As an audiophile, I love listening to new gear and purchasing the best-sounding equipment my budget will allow. But as an experienced businessman, I find myself taking an interest in high-end...
View ArticleThe original draft of the Acoustic Revive RTP-4 Review
Ryan Coleman’s departure 1. Original draft of Acoustic Revive RTP-4 review by Ryan Coleman 2. Email correspondences between Ryan Coleman and me (two sub-sections, email correspondences in chronological...
View ArticleAcoustic Revive RTP-4ultimate Power Conditioner and Power Reference Power...
If there were one tweak that an audiophile could use to educate non-audiophiles on why we labor so much for sound, power conditioning would be at the top of my list. Whereas cables & vibration...
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