The ProAc Tablette Anniversary
In many ways the Brits are the kings and queens of getting great sound out of small speakers.
A typical British listening room is usually in the neighborhood of about 12 x 15 feet (3 x 5 meters), so this suits apartment living well. Read More >
The Gold Note PH-10 Phonostage
If you’ve been reading TONE this year, you know we’ve made an amazing discovery in Italy’s Gold Note line of phono cartridges. They achieve a wonderful balance of tone, dynamics, and resolution, and at a reasonable price. Read More >
The SVS SB16-Ultra Subwoofer
After listening to the SVS SB16-Ultra for some time now, it’s still been tough to put into context, yet a recent test drive of the latest 650 horsepower Z06 Corvette brings the point home clearly.
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Farewell, Gérard Chrétien
I just heard the sad news that Focal’s Gérard Chrétien passed away on Sunday, October 1.
I had the pleasure of meeting him the first time about five years ago when I toured the Focal factory, with my friend John Bevier. Read More >
New Integrated From Gold Note…
Gold Note is introducing IS-1000, an innovative all-in-one source designed to deliver high quality audio combining analogue and digital technology, available at a MSRP of 4200,00€ (5000,00$) worldwide through Gold Note retailers in October 2017. Read More >
With Great Respect…
Cleaning the closets a bit today, I ran across the first issue of The Absolute Sound.
From Sping of 1973. Damn, I’m getting old. I remember reading it at my neighbor, longtime friend, and sometime TONEAudio contributor Todd Sageser’s house. Read More >
New and Improved Speakers from Eggleston!
Egglestonworks, celebrated producer of State-of-the-Art Loudspeaker Systems, is proud to introduce “Artisan Series,” a collection of three new, attractively-priced models designed to make Eggleston performance accessible to the next generation of music lovers. Read More >
The Brinkmann Audio RoNt II Power Supply
After living with the Brinkmann Bardo turntable for about six months, the much awaited RoNt II vacuum tube power supply arrived, and as anticipated, it took the Bardo to a higher level of performance. Read More >
New Mac Receiver – Single Chassis Cool
McIntosh is proud to announce the MAC7200 Receiver.
MAC7200 Receiver (available worldwide)
The MAC7200 Receiver builds upon the MA7200 Integrated Amplifier by adding a built-in AM/FM Tuner. Read More >
The Naim Atom!
Time flies when you’re having fun. Ten years into their existence, Naim introduced the original Nait integrated amplifier, which was about the size of a large hardcover novel, and produced about 13 watts per channel. Read More >
We Visit McIntosh’s Charlie Randall…Part One
Earlier this summer, I had a chance to chat with Charlie Randall, CEO of the McIntosh Group and head of McIntosh Labs.
He’s a very busy guy, keeping track of everything that all of their brands are involved in, from manufacturing to trade shows and everything else in-between. Read More >
Issue 85
Features
Old School:
The Adcom GFP-565 Preamp:
Last of the Breed
By Mark Marcantonio
995:
Pro-Ject Speaker Box 5
By Mark Marcantonio
Journeyman Audiophile:
IsoTek’s Aquarius Power Conditioner
By Jeff Dorgay
TONE Style
Mini Weinermobile
Twist + Charging Station
Target Record Crate
The 28″ Blackstone Grille
Phillips Hue Lighting System
Louis Vitton iPhone 7 Case
Nintendo NES Classic
Music
Playlists: We share our readers choices from around the world
Audiophile Pressings: Elvis Costello, Jeff Beck and Iron Butterfly
Gear Previews
MartinLogan Classic ESL 9 Speakers
Rotel RAP-1580 Surround Sound Receiver
McIntosh MA9000 Integrated Amplifier
Reviews
COVER STORY: Paradigm’s Persona 9H Loudspeakers
By Jeff Dorgay
Coincident Dynamite Spakers
By Mark Marcantonio
Long Term: The Pass XS Preamplifier
By Jeff Dorgay
Analog Domain M75D Isis Integrated Amplifier
By Greg Petan
Totem’s Signature One Speakers
By Jeff Dorgay
Benchmark DAC3 HGC
By Mark Marcantonio
Rega’s Vivacious Brio
The dictionary in my Macintosh defines Brio as “vivacity of style or performance,” but in the case of Rega’s Brio integrated amplifier, it has a vivacity of style and performance. Read More >
Vinyl is better, well…kinda
With all the horror surrounding last months article in The Wall Street Journal, on “the vinyl boom being over,” it appears that records are still being made and records are still being sold. Read More >
The Klipsch LaScala
Steely Dan once said in a song, “you go back Jack, do it again…” Did you ever do something you knew was wrong, but you did it again anyway? You don’t have to fess up, but I’m guilty as charged, especially when it comes to vintage cars and vintage hi-fi. Read More >
Origin Live’s Calypso Turntable and Encounter Tonearm
Believe it or not, I’m someone who always reads the instruction manual before digging into a new piece of technology. Read More >
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