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In this issue

Recommended Components
More than 450 hi-fi products ranked and rated.

Technics SL-1200GR2 record player
by Ken Micallef

AURAL ROBERT

Another \"outlaw\" country artist

AURAL ROBERT

4 mins

Nina Simone: Wild Is the Wind

By all accounts, Eunice Kathleen Waymon, aka Nina Simone, who passed in 2003, was a troubled person and a brilliant artist. Why she was not more acclaimed during her lifetime is a question several recent film projects have tried to answer. Did her fierce stand on civil rights lose her fans?

Nina Simone: Wild Is the Wind

4 mins

Vintage hi-fi, old and new

Many audiophiles and serious music lovers are passionate about vintage. Vintage has become a popular \"way in\" to the hobby, especially popular among younger folks.

Vintage hi-fi, old and new

4 mins

Tekton Moab Be

LOUDSPEAKER

Tekton Moab Be

10+ mins

ARCAM Radia A25

INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER

ARCAM Radia A25

10+ mins

Wharfedale Heritage Series 90th Anniversary Dovedale

LOUDSPEAKER

Wharfedale Heritage Series 90th Anniversary Dovedale

10+ mins

Technics Grand Class SL-1200/1210GR2

RECORD PLAYER

Technics Grand Class SL-1200/1210GR2

10+ mins

Thrax Audio Siren

Based in Bulgaria, European audio company Thrax has been active since 2009.

Thrax Audio Siren

10+ mins

EMM Labs MTRS

STEREO POWER AMPLIFIER

EMM Labs MTRS

10+ mins

SPIN DOCTOR

Alternative phono cartridge technologies and the DS Audio DS-W3 optical cartridge system

SPIN DOCTOR

10+ mins

BRILLIANT CORNERS

Ever notice that the language we use to talk about sound can be pretty aggressive?

BRILLIANT CORNERS

10+ mins

GRAMOPHONE DREAMS

Music in black & color

GRAMOPHONE DREAMS

10+ mins

REVINYLIZATION

ECM is back in the vinyl game

REVINYLIZATION

4 mins

RABBIT HOLES

Art Pepper Lives! Or, Long Live the CD!

RABBIT HOLES

4 mins

AURAL ROBERT

There's a fear out there, even among jazz cognoscenti, that the music's best years and true geniuses are all part of the past. Even in New York City, the richest magnet for live jazz on earth, it sometimes seems that experiencing generational talent, the kind that once drove the music forward, is now confined to gazing at the famous photos on the walls of the music's most revered shrine, the Village Vanguard.

AURAL ROBERT

4 mins

FOLLOW-UP

CH PRECISION M1.1 POWER AMPLIFIER - At Stereophile, every reviewer takes a different approach to reviewing, and so they inevitably reach varied conclusions.

FOLLOW-UP

7 mins

StormAudio ISP Evo IMMERSIVE SOUND PREAMP/PROCESSOR

One thing that interested me about the StormAudio ISP Evo is that, despite its obvious hi-fi function, it's more like a computer than a typical \"prepro.\"

StormAudio ISP Evo IMMERSIVE SOUND PREAMP/PROCESSOR

10+ mins

Rogue DragoN: MONOBLOCK POWER AMPLIFIER

When Editor Jim Austin asked me to review the new Rogue Audio DragoN monoblock amplifier, my first thought was, \"Isn't that Herb's beat?\"

Rogue DragoN: MONOBLOCK POWER AMPLIFIER

9 mins

Gold Note Mediterraneo X RECORD PLAYER

Though the hotel halls of Capital Audiofest 2023 were not as busy as some exhibitors might have hoped, the event's listening rooms were filled to the brim with choice equipment, practically overflowing. One piece that captured my attention was a turntable that embodies thoughtful design and contemporary Italian style: the Gold Note Mediterraneo X ($12,999). This elegant turntable combines traditional materials with touch-friendly digital technology in arresting fashion.

Gold Note Mediterraneo X RECORD PLAYER

10 mins

Krell KMA-1800 - MONOBLOCK POWER AMPLIFIER

Ever since I raved about Krell's K-300i integrated amplifier after it was released in early 2019,¹ I've wanted to review other Krell products. After spending more than a year and a half (since its prerelease announcement) awaiting the opportunity to review Krell's new flagship mono power amplifier, the KMA-1800 ($73,000/pair), the time has come.

Krell KMA-1800 - MONOBLOCK POWER AMPLIFIER

10 mins

Weiss Engineering Helios D/A PROCESSOR

When standalone digital/analog processors made an appearance a quarter-century ago, they were limited to the CD medium's 16 bits of resolution-at I didn't dance of the diesen it was a best.

Weiss Engineering Helios D/A PROCESSOR

9 mins

Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4 Signature

Back in August, I received an email from Editor Jim Austin. Subject line: \"Want to do a big review?\" He had my attention. Jim wrote that he had visited Bowers & Wilkins parent company Masimo Consumer in Carlsbad, California, for a demo of the brand-new B&W 801 D4 Signature and 805 D4 Signature loudspeakers. (That visit was chronicled by Jim in the September 2023 Industry Update section.)

Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4 Signature

10+ mins

STEVEN WILSON

A MASTER OF IMMERSIVE MUSIC TALKS ABOUT HIS MUSIC AND THE CRAFT.

STEVEN WILSON

10+ mins

FOLLOW-UP

I concluded my September 2023 review of this tubed integrated amplifier by writing that the Audio Research I/50 \"is the perfect amplifier for use in a relatively small room with a high quality source and speakers, especially if the latter have a fairly high impedance.

FOLLOW-UP

8 mins

Focal Bathys

BLUETOOTH + WIRED HEADPHONES

Focal Bathys

10 mins

JMF Audio HQS 7001

MONOBLOCK POWER AMPLIFIER

JMF Audio HQS 7001

10+ mins

Klipsch The Nines

INTEGRATED LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM

Klipsch The Nines

10+ mins

Ferrum Wandla

D/A PROCESSOR

Ferrum Wandla

10+ mins

Luxman L-509Z

When I reviewed Luxman's L-509X flagship integrated amplifier, in May 2018,' that sleek machine shook me to my vitals.

Luxman L-509Z

10 mins

Wilson Audio Specialties Sasha V

Wilson Audio's new Sasha V loudspeaker (that's \"V\" as in victory, not \"five\") extends the line that began in 2009 with the debut of the Sasha 1 model.

Wilson Audio Specialties Sasha V

10+ mins

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Stereophile Magazine Description:

PublisherAVTech Media Americas Inc

CategoryTechnology

LanguageEnglish

FrequencyMonthly

Stereophile is a monthly magazine that reviews audio equipment, including speakers, amplifiers, turntables, and digital audio players. It was founded in 1965 and is one of the most respected audio magazines in the world.

The magazine's reviews are known for their meticulous attention to detail and their commitment to neutrality. Stereophile also publishes articles on a variety of other topics related to audio, such as listening room acoustics, recording techniques, and music history.

Stereophile is aimed at a wide audience of audiophiles, from casual listeners to serious enthusiasts. It is a popular resource for anyone who wants to learn more about audio equipment and how to get the best sound possible.

Here are some of the things you can expect to find in Stereophile Magazine:

* Reviews of the latest audio equipment
* Articles on audio technology and techniques
* Interviews with audio engineers and musicians
* Features on audio history and culture
* Tips and advice on how to get the best sound possible

Stereophile Magazine is the perfect resource for anyone who is interested in high-quality audio. Subscribe today and start enjoying your music the way it was meant to be heard!

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