Author: Clement Perry
Brodmann VC7 Loudspeakers by Mike Girardi
March 18, 2025
A Precision Instrument in the Creation of Sound Within the past eight months, I have made significant changes to the electronics and the cabling in my reviewing system, akin to starting over with [Read More]
Tekton Design Encore Monitor by Terry London
February 25, 2025
It’s been six years since I last reviewed a Tekton Design loudspeaker. Over the years, I’ve come to two conclusions about this brand. First, Eric Alexander, the founder of Tekton Design, is [Read More]
TEAC UD-507 USB DAC/Headphone Amp/Pre by Richard Doron
February 10, 2025
Serendipity squared? I was considering upgrading the Auris Bluetooth DAC I recently purchased from Amazon. I needed to get my music from point A to Point B. The Auris served its purpose; however, [Read More]
JCAT USB XE EVO USB card by Rob Dockery
January 24, 2025
I, the resident DIY Audio server guy, Rob Dockery, checking in once again! I’m writing about the new JCAT USB XE EVO USB card. This is JCAT’s newest entry in its long tenure of [Read More]
Most Wanted Components 2024
January 8, 2025
Aries Cerat Ianus Essentia amplifier ($52,000 for a pair) – The Aries Cerat Ianus Essentia amplifier is a Class-A single-stage, single-ended TriodeFet amp that has no competition as there are no other audio [Read More]
Capital Audio Fest 2024
November 12, 2024
November 8 – 10, 2024: Arriving at this year’s CAF on Friday was uneventful, including registration, which was a breeze. Volunteers at CAF always seem to be helpful and with a positive attitude. So, [Read More]
Acoustic Revive RHR-21 Acoustic Resolution Exciter by Clement Perry
August 6, 2024
Fine-tuning one’s listening room is an art in and of itself and among my greatest passions. I’ve been fine-tuning my room for nearly three decades. Using the third-floor attic of my brick home, I’ve had [Read More]
Building the Audio Note Kit EL-34 and Elekit 8900 integrated amplifiers by John Hoffman.
July 18, 2024
To Kit or Not to Kit I love learning how things work. I don’t mind going slow and thinking through problems, unlike a good friend who gets angry when faced with any technical problem. [Read More]
Inakustik Power Station AC-4500 AC conditioner by Clement Perry
February 29, 2024
I should have never accepted the offer to hear the Inakustik Power Station AC-4500 conditioner. Serendipity struck when World Wide Wholesales owner Robert Neill offered me a review sample after discussing other high-end audio products [Read More]
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