Having recently reported on YG Acoustics’ remarkable demonstration of the Sonja loudspeakers at this months Axpona , 2 of YG Acoustics new/updated models at Axpona 2019 were also being aptly displayed. The updated “Hailey 2.2 ‘s”and the newest and soon to be released … Read more
Howard Milstein and Caslyn Anderson offer an overview Of Axpona 2019 13 BEST HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SHOW! The AXPONA yearly event at Chicago’s Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center in Chicago was the first visit for The Sound advocate and in most respects … Read more
Frank Perraino and Howard Milstein give the Audio Art Cables an in-depth investigation which includes the SC-5 ePlus speaker cables, IC-3 e interconnect cables, D-1SE digital cable, and power1 e AC cord Since this is my first review at The Sound Advocate, I’d … Read more
Now, under the ownership and leadership of former Klipsch Global Sales President David P. Kelley, KLH AUDIO Reborn and Revitalized offers music enthusiasts an all-new line of high-performance, value-oriented stereo, home theater and personal audio products. This month at Audio Expo (AXPONA), KLH … Read more
Graham Audio has just recently announced “On A Higher Note” as their new exclusive distributor for United States and Canada. They will be kickstarting their representation this weekend with a worldwide debut of the Graham Audio LS5/9 loudspeaker as a floor standing model … Read more
The small Danish ‘Audiophile’ company, Aavik Acoustics has recently released The Aavik U-150 integrated Amplifier ! Danish “Audiophile”company Aavik is now owned by audio entrepreneur Lars Kristensen, who’s resume includes alliances with several top-tier audio brands including Nordost and Riadho. He now oversees … Read more
T-Bone Burnett, “T-Bone Burnett” —When our editor, Howard Milstein asked me to write about 3 best sounding records (irrespective of genre) of audiophile quality, this understated countryish disc was the first one I thought of. Recorded live to analog two-track tape, this all-acoustic … Read more
The Boulder 2108 Phono Preamplifier is the second generation of 2000-level phono preamplifier and is shipping now! Boulder Amplifiers has just announced the release and shipment of the 2108 Phono Preamplifier. The 2108 is a part of the 2100 Series and is … Read more
Howard Milstein appraises the Stager Silver Solids interconnects Some people (myself included) can feel dismayed by both sides of the speaker cable/interconnect argument. There are publications that belligerently insist that speaker cables make no difference. And on the other side, you can find … Read more
The new ATC INTEGRATED AMP AND CD PLAYER , SIA2-100 2-channel integrated Amp/DAC and CD2 CD player have been designed to work together driving a high-quality passive loudspeaker pair, or individually to upgrade existing sources or amplifiers. They join a formidable range of … Read more
The Wyred4sound mINT integrated amplifier is a Goliath in David’s clothes! The word is permeating profusely so all you ‘hi-fi ‘die-hards’ should take note: Class D power amplification is here to stay, and there will definitely be a surge of expanded usage … Read more
Despite various pronouncements of the death of the CD, Exposure Electronics has added a new CD player to its award- winning compact XM series. As always, the Exposure design team is always clearly informed by what customers actually want, rather than by the … Read more
An update to the Nagra HD Dac – The Nagra DAC X update at CES is one of the MOST esteemed audiophile DAC’s currently made! I have experienced the NAGRA HD DAC only once a few years back at the AXPONA, and not … Read more