Devices which deal with system noise can typically be divided into one of two camps, (1) those which seek to isolate the equipment from external vibrations and those which seek to dissipate any energy produced by the equipment itself and (2) those which seek to shield the component from noise. The first group consists of […]
Be (B) My (M) Component (C) With fast ongoing technical and production improvements in the past few years, the sound and build quality of digital audio components has taken a large step forward. These improvements not only cover the state-of-the-art, but advances have also trickled down to include moderately priced models as well. Thanks Reaganomics, […]
Rogue is a small but well known American audio company that is known for building affordable all-tube components. They have grown into a true high end company with products like the Apollo dual mono tube amplifiers that retail for $10,995 for the pair. Now Rogue also offers hybrid amplifiers, the newest being the Sphinx which […]
Back in the 80’s, I befriended an audiophile and classical music aficionado named Dave, who has since passed, I’m sorry to say. We did several record-buying and orchestra-listening trips back East together, and under his influence, I managed to hear all of the Big Five orchestras in their own halls over a 2 -3 year […]
About a year ago, our Executive Editor, Laurence Borden, reached out to me to discuss the possibility of reviewing a pair of satellite speakers with dedicated subwoofer from this little-known company called Dupuy Acoustique. Wanting to expand my scope of things I was reviewing I agreed to speak with designer Rudy Dupuy about his speakers […]
As mentioned in a prior review of the Dupuy Bongo Speaker System, I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Rudy Dupuy and his associates at the 2013 Rocky Mountain Audio Fest. At that time, Rudy introduced me to his latest product offering, the Daisy Reflector. There was actually little time to explore what the Daisy […]
The first time I heard of Burwell & Sons was at the 2012 California Audio Show. I walked by its room, and outside the door sitting on an end table was one of the most beautiful wooden loudspeaker horns I had ever seen. The sign next to the speakers said “Burwell & Sons Loudspeakers,” and […]
Shades of Chet 45rpm 180g 2LP Limited Edition of 496 copies Pure Analogue Recording and cutting, One-Stage Pressing Process Musicians: Enrico Rava, trumpet, flugelhorn Paolo Fresu, trombone Stefano Bollani, piano Enzo Pietropaoli, bass Roberto Gatto, drums Selections: LP 1 1. Doodlin (Horace Silver) 2. My Funny Valentine (Rodgers – Hart) 3. Anthropology (Charlie Parker) 4. […]
Listening Biases If you have been following my writings on Dagogo you have a good idea what my listening and equipment biases are. Still I think it would be worth my time and yours to talk about these biases. Let’s start with listening biases. The most important thing for me in an audio system is […]
A Magnetic Personality Line Magnetic is a relatively new brand to North America but have been in business in China restoring Western Electric tube amplifiers and serving as an OEM for a number of brands for many years. I became interested in Line Magnetic after auditioning their stunning LM 219Ia integrated amplifier driving ATC SCM […]
Back in 2010 I was introduced to Linn audio products when I reviewed the Majik DS-I, an integrated amplifier and digital streamer. At that time I first began to learn about Linn’s audio philosophy and the highly creative thinking that goes along with it. In 2011 I reviewed the Akurate DS digital streamer and found […]
For the last year plus I have had the privilege of reviewing and using the High Fidelity Cable CT-1 and CT-1E Enhanced, and the CT-1U Ultimate Reference cable systems. Although in those reviews I gave the best technical explanation I could, they are for the most part way beyond my understanding. Still, I will try […]
There are few sure things in audio and even fewer certainties in the cables used for audio systems. Perhaps the only absolute which the consumer can count on is that the signal will flow when a new wire is connected, at least nearly always. I have had some instances where a just opened cable has […]
Background The Tri-Planar tonearm has a long and rich history. In fact, the Tri-Planar actually traces its origins to the 1980’s and to a tonearm designed by the late Herb Papier of Wheaton, Maryland, aptly named the Wheaton Music tonearm. The tonearm remains visually quite similar even today, nearly thirty years later. However, Herb Papier’s […]
While I perused the Lenehan Audio site in preparation for this review I saw the following statement, ”The mission of Lenehan Audio is to provide high end audio leadership through the development of quality products that is value driven. These five words at the top of this page are the unwavering goal of Lenehan Audio!” […]
Each year I attend CES I tell myself that this trip will be the last, but when the following January rolls around I again find myself drawn to Las Vegas. This year was a bit different as I was already in San Diego staying with a friend with whom I made the trip and the […]
It is difficult not to get carried away with excitement when you have an encounter with a wonderful sounding audio component, especially when it is affordable. If the sound is engaging it is easy to make sweeping conclusions, euphoric exclamations of the superiority of the product and one’s complete contentedness. Sound familiar? Most of us […]
I have recently reviewed some very, very expensive power distribution products, including three from HB Cables ranging in price from $4,000 up to $9,000; I have also had in for review the wonderful Audience adeptResponse aR6-TSS power conditioner at $6,000. So I was excited when I saw Alex Sventitsky at the 2013 4th California Audio […]
My attention suddenly sharpened, as I stood immobile in the dark staring at the unmistakably reptilian eyes looking back at me. My memory flashed back to a nighttime hunting excursion in Peru on the Ucalali River with Shipibo hunters. Working our way up a rivulet of the mighty river in a shallow canoe, we shone […]
Back in 2009 I begin to use an Audience aR6-T power conditioner. The T stood for the Auri-T Teflon caps. In December of 2009, I also did a full review of the Audience Au24 powerChords. I suggest you read that review as this is more of an update on the power cables. I have used […]
Audio Note UK often takes flack from the peanut gallery on internet forums for their very high priced audio components. Many of us who live on things called budgets view $100,000+ components as crazy toys for the rich. However, over the years I have come to the conclusion that if I came across the bucks […]
Legends Live – Gerry Mulligan Sextet Liederhalle Stuttgart November 22, 1977 Jazz Haus 101-725 UPC: 807280172591 180 GRAM VINYL + FREE DIGITAL DOWNLOADSide A Length For An Unfinished Woman 09:49 Line For Lyons 06:24 Taurus Moon 08:18Side B Length My Funny Valentine 05:29 Four For Three 06:33 K-4 Pacific 12:34 Gerry Mulligan (baritone saxophone) Thomas […]
Happy New Year to Dagogo’s readers! Back in 2011 our dear ole publisher, Constantine, asked us to write a short article for the 2011 California Audio Show about “The Joy of High-end Audio.” I was more than glad to have any opportunity to write about anything, but I pointed out that I didn’t like the […]
Chet Atkins & Les Paul – Chester and Lester Exhibit Records – Audio Fidelity 180g Audiophile Vinyl Gatefold Package! Mastered By Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio! Pressed at RTI Musicians: Chet Atkins, guitar, Les Paul, guitar, Randy Goodrum, piano, Henry Strzelecki or Bob Moore, bass, Larrie Londin, drums, Paul Yandell, Ray Edenton, or Bobby Thompson […]
Half way into the 2013 California Audio Show, at the dimly lit bar of the Westin Hotel I sat with a hand full of other audiophiles, comparing notes on exhibits we had heard. A soon to become audiophile buddy and I started to talk about cables. He eventually asked if I had heard of the […]
Line Magnetic is an intriguing brand out of Mainland China. The owner of the company has for many years been restoring Western Electric amplifiers, loudspeakers, and drivers and operating as an OEM manufacturer for other more mainstream audio brands. This seems to be rather common in China with many companies first serving as OEM makers […]
A couple of years ago, I was faced with what seemed to be a straightforward question. It was however very much a loaded question. “What is the single most significant musical event you have experienced in your life thus far?” I reluctantly responded in the context of an audiophile event, specifically a one-of-a-kind audio system […]
Last year was the first audio show for Gordon Burwell and his sons to bring their custom built speakers to the audiophile world. While the cabinets were exceptional and many of us would drool over the vintage Altec drivers, the speakers still seemed to be a work in progress to me. Both Gordon Sr. and […]
Publisher’s note: highend-electronics.com, the U.S. Importer of Voxativ, advised Dagogo during the fact-check reading of the official draft in October that the Ampeggio, the model being reviewed has been discontinued. As this advice came not during the review period but after the official draft was submitted for fact-check, we offered highend-electronics.com the opportunity to provide […]
The Ray Brown Trio Soular Energy ANALOGUE PRODUCTIONS 200g 45rpm 2LPsMastered by Kevin Gray at CohearentAudio Musicians: Ray Brown, bass Gene Harris, piano Gerryck King, drums Red Holloway, special guest, tenor sax Emily Remler, special guest, guitar Tracks: LP1 – Side One: 1. Exactly Like You 2. Cry Me A River LP1 – Side Two: 1. Teach Me Tonight 2. Take The “A” Train LP2 […]
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