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The Absolute Sound Podcast — 351 episodes

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1

The Best Orchestra Recording Ever

2

LAiV Crescendo CHORUS Power Amplifier Review

3

Klipsch The Sevens II Active Wireless Speaker Review

4

Matrix Audio MS-1 Streamer + DAC Review

5

$15K System - Mofi Sourcepoint 888, Rega Planar, Luxman 505Z Review

6

Soulution 717 Power Amp Review

7

Focal Mu-so Hekla All-in-one Dolby Atmos System Review

8

Aurender ACS100 Music Server Streamer CD Ripper Review

9

HiFi Rose RS451 Streamer Review

10

ATC EL50 Anniversary speaker system review: State of the Art Series

11

Technics EAH-AZ100 True Wireless Earbud Review

12

Advance Paris A10 Apex Review

13

Goldmund & Marten System Preview

14

Silent Angel Extreme Trio Stack Review

15

New 2026 Magico S7 speaker review: State of the Art Series

16

DALI KUPID Bookshelf Speaker Review

17

Opera Prima V2 Bookshelf Speakers Review

18

Pass Labs INT-250 Integrated Amplifier Review

19

Vimberg AMEA Bookshelf Loudspeaker Review

20

Simco Audio Simco ONE Loudspeaker Review

21

ES Labs ES-2α Headphone Review

22

Eminent Technology LFT-8c: Building a Great $15k System

23

Master Artist Fresco Loudspeaker Review

24

T+A Elektroakustik DAC 200 Review

25

Esoteric’s Grandioso Full System Review

26

Buchardt Audio P300 Compact Speaker Review

27

Technics SL-1500CS turntable

28

KEF Coda Wireless Speakers Review

29

DeJitter it NUC-X Music Server Review

30

TM_VantageM_2

31

Quadraspire SV3T Hi-Fi Equipment Rack

32

MoFi Electronics SourcePoint V10 Master Edition Floorstanding Speakers

33

Acoustic Energy’s AE1 40th Anniversary Edition Loudspeaker Review

34

Eversolo Play Music Streamer & Amplifier

35

Inside Kimber Kable | Factory Tour & CEO Interview

36

PMG Signature Preamplifier Review

37

WADAX Studio DAC Review

38

McIntosh DS200 Streaming DAC Review

39

Perlisten A3t speaker review

40

Martin Logan B100 Bookshelf Speaker Review

41

The Voxativ Alberich² Speaker System Review

42

Master Fidelity NADAC DAC & Master Clock Review

43

Audio Research LS-2 Preamplifier Review

44

Edifier 1700BTS Speakers Review

45

Eversolo DAC Z10 and T8 Transport Streamer Review

46

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 Wireless Headphones Review

47

Wattson Madison Stereo Amp Review

48

Head-Fi Meet-Up: Brief Sampling

49

D’Agostino Launches Momentum Z Mono Amplifier | Michael Fremer Reports…

50

Amphion Krypton3X Loudspeaker Review

51

Solving for Smoother Frequency Response: Subwoofer Solution

52

YG Acoustics Peaks Ascent Loudspeaker Review

53

Lumin T3X streamer-DAC: Do QRONO and LEEDH Matter?

54

Bricasti M1 Series II DAC w/ Network Player Review

55

Innovators Series: Theoretica Applied Physics

56

Sennheiser HDB 630 Wireless Headphones Review

57

Isoacoustics GAIA Neo speaker feet

58

Onkyo Atmos Receiver Giveaway Details

59

Monitor Audio Studio 89 Bookshelf Speakers Review

60

Orchard Audio Pecan Pi+ Premium Streaming DAC Review

61

Review/Giveaway: Onkyo Icon M-80 amplifier and P-80 streaming preamp review

62

JCAT XACT S1 Evo Server Review

63

Building/Tuning Listening Rooms: Audio Set-Up Series - Tour and Learn

64

Devialet Dione Dolby Atmos Soundbar Review

65

Boulder 1162 Stereo Amplifier Review: Class A Amp Series

66

Audio Research I/70 Integrated Amplifier Review

67

Aavik U-288 ”Unity” Streaming Amplifier Review

68

GoldenEar T44 Loudspeaker Review

69

ARCAM SA45 Streaming Integrated Amplifier Review

70

Pink Faun Scion Streamer Review

71

KEF XIO Soundbar High-End (Dolby Atmos 5.1.2) Review

72

Best Speakers Under $5k Series: New Chesky Audio LC2

73

Sound Lab G5-4C Electrostatic Speaker Review

74

Recordings of the Month: Recommendations from The Absolute Sound Reviewers

75

T+A Criterion S240: Best Speakers $10k-20k Series

76

Best DACs $10k-$20k Series: Grimm MU2 streamer/DAC

77

Innovators Series: Perlisten Audio

78

dCS Lina Master Clock Review

79

Dynaudio Sub 6 Powered Subwoofer Review

80

Magico S2 Review: Best Speakers $20k-$50k v2

81

AVM30 AS 30.3 Integrated Amplifier Review

82

J. Porter Studios Waterloo Micro Review

83

Piega Premium 701 Gen 2 Loudspeaker Review

84

HifiMan Susvara Unveiled Review

85

zzzzHifiMan Susvara Unveiled Review

86

Focal Bathys MG Wireless Closed Back Headphones Review

87

Linn Klimax 360 Exact System Review

88

Best Speakers Under $10k Series: PS Audio Aspen FR 5

89

Factory Tours: AVM Electronics and ViaBlue Cables (Bonus AMG visit)

90

Naim CI-Uniti 102 Power Streaming Amplifier Review

91

Best Speakers Under $10k Series: Sonus faber Lumina 5 Amator loudspeaker

92

Acora Acoustics MRC-2 Loudspeaker Review

93

Borresen C3 Loudspeaker Review: Best Speakers $20k-$50k Series

94

Technics 1300G Turntable Review

95

True Life Audio TSI-300 Integrated Amplifier Review

96

Meze Audio POET | Open-Back Planar Headphones Review

97

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

98

D’agostino Pendulum Integrated Amplifier Review

99

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

100

AGD SOLO Monoblock Limited Edition amplifier review

101

Pearl Acoustics Model 1 Speaker Review

102

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

103

PMC Prophecy9 Loudspeaker Review

104

Tidal Audio Arkas streamer review

105

Golden Ear Triton 5 Loudspeakers

106

SoulNote E-3 Phono Equalizer Amplifier Review

107

Alsyvox Michaelangelo Preview and Interview

108

Audio Research D-80 stereo tube amplifier review

109

Audeze CRBN2 Electrostatic Headphone (Best Headphones Series)

110

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

111

Bricasti M21 Platinum Series DAC/Streamer

112

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

113

EverSolo DMP-A10 Music Streamer and DAC Review

114

Soulnote E-3 PHONO EQUALIZER Review

115

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

116

Ultra Evolution Pinnacle Loudspeaker Review

117

Ultra Evolution Pinnacle Loudspeaker Review

118

June Recordings of the Month from The Absolute Sound Reviewers

119

T+A elektroakustik Factory Tour | Tom Martin reports...

120

Rhumba Extreme 1.4 linestage tube preamp review

121

Martin Logan Motion XT F100 Speaker Review

122

Martin Logan Motion XT speaker review _ DRAFT

123

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

124

Best DACs Under $5000: PS Audio Stellar DAC

125

Accuphase C2900 preamplifier + A80 amplifier review

126

Perlisten R7t Speakers & R10 Subs Review

127

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

128

Cambridge Audio Evo 150 Streaming Amplifier Review

129

Best Headphones Series: Stax SR-X9000 electrostatic headphones

130

Accuphase C2900 preamplifier + A80 amplifier review

131

May Recordings of the Month from The Absolute Sound Reviewers

132

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

133

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

134

Exclusive: BACCH Stratos Atmos Processing System Listening Preview

135

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

136

McIntosh MSA5500 Streaming Integrated Amplifier Review

137

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

138

The Via Blue Rocket cable lifter system briefing

139

Pass Labs 260.8 Monoblock Amplifier Review

140

Chesky Audio LC1 Bookshelf Monitor Review

141

Chesky Audio LC1 Bookshelf Monitor Review

142

April Recordings of the Month from The Absolute Sound Reviewers

143

Meze Audio 105 AER Open Back Headphones Review

144

Audia Flight FLS9 Modular Integrated Amplifier Review

145

AXPONA 2025 Audio Show Report

146

Songer Audio S2x Loudspeaker Field Listen

147

Best DACs Under $50k Series: Tidal Camira LC Review

148

Best Wireless Headphones Series: Bang & Olufsen H100 Wireless Review

149

Blockaudio Class A Monoblock Amplifier Review

150

Pass Labs 2025: People, Process, Plans

151

VPE Electrodynamics Dipole Bass Systems for Magnepan and Other Open-Baffle Speakers

152

VPE Dipole Bass

153

Southwest Audio Fest 2025 Highlights

154

Best Speakers Under $2000 Series: KEF Q7 Meta Review

155

Spatial Audio Update: High-End Atmos Could Be A Game Changer (but…)

156

Spatial Audio Update: High-End Atmos May Be A Game Changer

157

Preview: 6 New Audio Research Products Revealed (TAS Factory Visit)

158

March Recordings of the Month from The Absolute Sound Reviewers

159

March Recordings of the Month from The Absolute Sound Reviewers

160

Best Speakers $20-$40k Series: Wilson WATT/Puppy Review

161

Accuphase E-800S integrated amplifier review [DRAFT]

162

NAD C 700 V2 BluOS Streaming Amplifier

163

Bowers & Wilkins 804 D4 Speaker Review

164

Best Speakers $10k-$20k Series: PSI Audio A25-M

165

February Recordings of the Month from The Absolute Sound Reviewers

166

Best Power Amps Under $5000 Series: NAD C298 Stereo Power Amplifier Review

167

Best Power Amps Under $5000 Series: NAD C298 Stereo Power Amplifier Review

168

Best Headphones Series: ZMF Caldera Open Back Review

169

Best DACs Series: Mola Mola Tambaqui

170

Synergistic Research Voodoo Streamer Review

171

Noble Audio FoKus Rex5 Wireless Hi-Fi Earphones Review

172

Technics SC-CX700 Wireless Speakers Review

173

Best Streamer/DACs Under $1000: Bluesound Node Icon Review

174

McIntosh C2800 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier Review

175

Future Hi-Fi: dCS Debuts Varése DAC

176

Best Speakers Under 2k Series: DALI Oberon 3 Review

177

Recordings of the Month from The Absolute Sound Reviewers

178

Marantz Stereo 70s Stereo A/V Receiver Review

179

Best Speakers Series: Magico M7 Loudspeaker Review

180

Best Speakers Series: Wilson Sasha V Revisited

181

Best Speakers $10k-20k Series: Kaya Audio VIVA 45 Review

182

Best Turntables Over $10-20k Series: Pear Blue Audio Aras Turntable Review

183

Best Speakers $20k-$40k Series: Perlisten S7t SE Review

184

Beyerdynamic DT 900 Pro X Open Back Studio Headphones

185

Best Amplifiers $5K to $10k Series: Hegel H400 Streaming Integrated Amplifier

186

Best Speakers $5k to $10k Series: Paradigm Founder 80F Speaker

187

Best Wireless Earbuds Series: Denon PerL Pro Wireless

188

Best Speakers $5k to $10k Series: MoFi Sourcepoint 888

189

Beats Studio Pro Wireless Review | John Quain Reports...

190

A Road Trip Interview | Michael Fremer & Musical Surroundings’ Garth Leerer

191

Best Speakers $10k to $20k Series: Paradigm Persona 5F Review

192

Preview: Oneiros Acoustics speaker launch | Tom Martin reports...

193

Best Stereo Under $5k Series: Cabasse RIALTO Bookshelf Hi-Fi System

194

Best Speakers $5k-$10k Series: Acoustic Energy Corinium

195

Preview: Dali’s More Affordable Epikore Line Revealed

196

Best Headphone Amps Series: Pass Labs HPA-1 Review

197

Best Bookshelf Speakers Series: Focal Aria Evo X No. 1 Review

198

Audio Physic Classic 25 Floorstanding Speaker Review

199

2024 Capital Audio Fest | Tom Martin Reports...

200

Best Integrated Amp Series: MBL N51 Review

201

Best DACs Search: Berkeley Alpha DAC Reference Series 3 Review

202

Q Acoustics 5020 Bookshelf Speaker Review

203

Raidho X2t Loudspeaker Review | Michael Johnson Reports...

204

McIntosh 462 stereo power amplifier review

205

Best Integrated Amplifiers Under $5k Series: Unison Research Unico Nuovo Review

206

Best Speakers Under 5k: Bison Twin Tower Loudspeaker Review

207

HumminGuru NOVA Ultrasonic Record Cleaner Review

208

Technics Live Demos New SL-1300G Turntable | Michael Fremer Reports...

209

Technics Live Demos New SL-1300G Turntable | Michael Fremer Reports...

210

Preview: New Focal Diva Utopia Integrated Speaker System Preview

211

Best Headphones Series: Dan Clark Audio Corina Electrostatic Headphones

212

Best Headphones Under $500 Series: Edifier Stax Spirit S3 Headphone Review

213

Best Wireless Speakers Series: Morel Biggie

214

Best Speakers Under $2k: Morel Avyra 633 Loudspeaker Review

215

Best Speakers $5k-$10k: Morel Avyra 633 Loudspeaker Review [DRAFT]

216

Best Speakers $5k-$10k: Sonus faber Sonetto V G2 review

217

Naim Uniti Nova Power Edition Review | MJ Reports...

218

Naim Uniti Nova Power Edition Review | MJ Reports...

219

Auris Bayadere 1 Turntable Review | Michael Fremer Reports...

220

Auris Bayadere 1 Turntable Review | Michael Fremer Reports...

221

B.dac one EX DAC Review | AA Reports...

222

B.dac one EX DAC Review | AA Reports... [DRAFT]

223

Best Speakers: Magico S5 2024 First Listen and Factory Tour

224

Best Headphones : T+A Wireless/Wired Headphones

225

PS Audio FR10 Loudspeaker Review | AA Reports...

226

Gotta Hear This: Brane X Audio System – “Biggest” Portable

227

Best Headphones: Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 Earbuds Review

228

Get With It: Bluesound Node Nano Streamer/DAC | TM Reports...

229

HiFi Rose RS130 Network Transport | AA reports...

230

Focal Hadenys Open-Back Headphones Review

231

Von Schweikert Endeavor SE Loudspeakers Review

232

Best Headphones: HiFiMan Mini Shangri-La electrostatic system

233

PS Audio StellarGold Review | Thomas&Stereo Reports...

234

Q Acoustics 5050 Floorstanding Speaker Review

235

Laiv Harmony R2R DAC Review

236

Innous ZENmini Mk3 Server Review

237

Deleted video

238

Mola Mola Tambaqui DAC Review

239

Best Turntables: Technics SL-1210GR2 Review

240

Deleted video

241

JBL Launches NEW Modern Audio Line | AV Receivers and Loudspeakers

242

Advance Paris A12 Classic Integrated Amplifier Review

243

Best Headphones: Warwick Bravura Electrostatic Headphones w/ Warwick Sonoma energizer/processor

244

Best Speakers: Tidal Contriva G3 Review

245

Technics SU-GX70 Network Integrated Amplifier Review

246

Final D7000 Headphones Review | Warm & Well-Balanced

247

KEF LSX II Wireless Powered Speakers Review

248

Vinyl Technology Roundtable Featuring Michael Fremer

249

Best Headphones: Meze Audio Empyrean II Review

250

Deleted video

251

The Best Packaging for Vinyl?

252

Preview: Orchard Audio Starkrimson Power Amp

253

Review: Orchard Audio’s Starkrimson Stereo Ultra Power Amplifier

254

Preview: Andrew Quint on BACCH-SP Stereo Purifier - The Excalibur for Two-Channel Listeners?

255

Review: Michael Fremer on the DS Audio ES 001 Eccentricity Stabilizer - Turning the Tables for Good?

256

Preview: New Magnepan LRS Plus & Dipole Dynamic Woofer – Assault On The State of The Art for Less?

257

Preview: Steven Stone on LSA Warp 1 Power Amplifier

258

Preview: English Electric 8Switch - Can 1’s and 0’s Create Jitter?

259

Preview: Topping LA90 Power Amplifier - Or is it Integrated? Or even Mono?

260

Review: Magnepan LRS+ -- Does It Have ANY Competition?

261

The Best of Both Worlds? | Bryston 3B Cubed Power Amplifier Review

262

The inefficiency issue... | Magnepan LRS+ & Bryston 3B Cubed Power Amp Review

263

Luxman-L 507z Integrated Amplifier Review | Classic Design, Freak Clarity...

264

Robert Harley PREVIEWS the Göbel Divin Noblesse Loudspeaker w/ CEO Oliver Göbel

265

A Win for Beginning Audiophiles? | GoldenEar BRX Bookshelf Speaker

266

Soundsmith Hyperion MKII Phono Cartridge | At A Glance

267

Robert Harley PREVIEWS Orion Loudspeaker | Rockport Technologies President Josh Clark

268

GoldenEar ForceField 30 Subwoofer Review | Small But Mighty...

269

The Magico M9 & The Myth of the Law of Diminishing Returns

270

16 Woofers: Magnepan Ultra-Wideband Bass System First Listen

271

JansZen Audio’s Valentina A8 Loudspeaker; A Perfect Match for the BACCH-SP

272

Michael Fremer Previews The Kuzma SAFIR 9 Tonearm

273

The Legacy Wavelet DAC/Preamplifier & JL Audio Dominion Subwoofers | DSP Dilemma & System Review

274

Technics SU-G700M2 Integrated Amplifier Review | A Real Digital Amplifier?

275

Wilson Audio’s Chronosonic XVX vs. Alexia V | Robert Harley Previews

276

Ansuz PowerSwitch D2 Review & Interview | In Conversation w/ Michael Børresen

277

dCS’s Lina Ring DAC and Master Clock Review

278

Foundation SX Ethernet Cable Review | Synergistic Research

279

I Found My Final Speakers… | Wilson Audio’s Alexia V Review

280

A serious ”grip” on music... | Burmester 032 Integrated Amplifier Review

281

Powerful, Poised, Pretty | Burmester’s BC150 Loudspeaker Review

282

Titanium Hestia II Loudspeaker & The Method 3 Monoblock Amplifier Review

283

The Linkwitz LX521.4 Dipole Loudspeaker Review

284

The Hana Umami Blue Moving Coil Cartridge Review

285

The PS Audio BHK Mono 600 Power Amplifier Review

286

The Audio Research Reference 6SE Preamplifier Review

287

The Lumin T3 Streamer, DAC, & Preamplifier Review

288

Robert Harley PREVIEWS the T+A Solitaire S 540 Loudspeaker

289

The Technics SL-1210G Turntable Review

290

The Børresen X3 Floor Standing Loudspeaker Review

291

KEF R3 Meta Bookshelf Speaker Review | Thomas Tan

292

The Magico A5 Loudspeaker Review

293

The Wilson Benesch Omnium Loudspeaker | Robert Harley PREVIEWS

294

J Sikora Initial Max Turntable Review | The Real Entrance into High-End Turntables?

295

Schiit Freya+ and LISST Review | The Audio Belle

296

The AQWO 2 Hybrid DAC + SACD/CD + Streamer Review

297

Audio Research’s Reference 160M MkII Mono Amplifiers Review

298

YG Talus Speaker & Descent Subwoofer Review

299

A GLIMPSE of Vandersteen’s Model Seven XTRM Loudspeaker | Robert Harley Previews

300

Hegel Viking CD Player Review | Thomas Tan Reports...

301

SETO-HORI REMODEL Moving Coil Cartridge | First Look & Listen

302

AudioQuest Power Quest 303 AC Power Conditioner Review

303

The Reed Muse 1C Turntable & 5T Tangential-Pivot Tonearm Review

304

Arcam A25 Integrated Amplifier DAC Preview | Thomas Tan Reports...

305

PSI Audio AVAA C214 Active Bass Traps Review

306

Air Force III Premium S Turntable | Michael Fremer Previews...

307

Theoretica Applied Physics BACCH4Mac Stereo Purifier Review

308

Pro-Ject E1 Turntable Review | The Audio Belle Presents...

309

Rhino High Fidelity’s New Reissue of Television’s ”Marquee Moon” | Michael Fremer Reports...

310

AVIDHIFI Volvere Turntable & Altus Tonearm Review | Complexity w/ a Purpose?

311

DragonFly DAC Cobalt Review | Impossible to Beat for Beginners?

312

Burmester 101 Integrated Amplifier Review

313

DS Audio DS 003 Optical Phono Cartridge Review | My Favorite Optical Cartridge...

314

Ortofon MC Cadenza Black Phono Cartridge Review

315

GoldenEar T66 Loudspeaker Review | The Audio Belle

316

2024 Recommended Products Under $1,000

317

Synergistic Master and Purple Fuse Listening Tests

318

Dali I0-12 Wireless Headphones Review | Tom Martin Reports...

319

2024 Recommended Products Over $10,000 | Tom Martin reports...

320

NAD C 389 Hybrid DAC Amplifier Review | The Best All-In-One Amplifier?

321

Ortofon 2M Black LVB 250 Cartridge Review

322

BACCH4Mac Overview and FAQ | Tom Martin Reports...

323

Schiit Tyr MonoBlock Amplifiers Review | Thomas Tan Reports...

324

Parasound JCM250 Monoblock Power Amplifier Review

325

Hegel 190v Integrated Streaming Amplifier Review | Tom Martin Reports...

326

Paradigm Premier 700F Floorstanding Speaker Review

327

PS Audio StellarGold DAC Review | Adrian Alexander Reports...

328

Focal Celestee Wired Headphones Review

329

dCS Bartok Apex streaming DAC Review

330

T+A HA 200 Headphone Amplifier Review | An Assault on the State-of-the-Art?

331

Record Doctor X Record Cleaning Machine Review | Tom Martin Reports...

332

Meze Liric II Headphone Review | Two-Way Planar?

333

AnalogMagik V2 Cartridge Setup Software Review |

334

T+A Solitaire P Headphones Review

335

Diptyque DP 107 Planar Dipole Loudspeakers Review

336

Magnepan’s NEW “Speaker” Range..? | Tom Martin Previews

337

AGD The Audion MKIII Monoblock Amplifier Review

338

Focal Utopia (updated) Headphone Review

339

Listen to ”Babylon Sisters” UHQR on $370K Wilson-Benesch GMT One Turntable

340

Audiovector QR 5 SE Loudspeaker Review | Tom Martin reports...

341

Michell Gyro SE Turntable Review

342

Dan Clark Audio E3 Planar Headphones Review

343

Rethm Trishna Loudspeakers Review | Thomas & Stereo Reports...

344

Modhouse Tungsten Push-Pull Planar Headphone Review

345

Rogue Audio Cronus ”Dark” Integrated Amplifier Review

346

Review: Burmester 111 Streamer/Server/CD/DAC/Pre – Alan Sircom reports

347

Acoustic Signature Double Neo X Turntable Review

348

Simaudio Moon 791 network player/DAC/phono/preamp

349

Icon Audio HP8 Mk II Headphone Amplifier Review

350

SVS Ultra Evolution Titan Speaker Review | The Audio Belle reports...

351

JBL 4329P Studio Monitor Powered Loudspeaker Review