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- Written by: Hans Wetzel
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There's something for everyone at this year's CES, from sub-$100 cables, to $450,000 "super" speakers from Scandinavia. But for some lucky, and certainly well-heeled, audiophiles out there, the Venetian is showcasing some of the best new monoblock amplifiers around.
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- Written by: Aron Garrecht
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While CES 2014 is home to some very expensive products, including the new EMM Labs and CH Precision mono amplifiers, which both retail for more than $100,000 per pair, I set my sights on much more affordable equipment. In the case of this article, digital-to-analog converters (DACs) under $2000. What's particularly impressive about this group is that they offer many features beyond D/A conversion, such as headphone amplification and preamplifier controls, making each far more than a simple, straightforward DAC.
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The 2013 Product of the Year award winners were chosen from among those products reviewed in SoundStage! Hi-Fi, SoundStage! Ultra, SoundStage! Xperience, and SoundStage! Access. Doug Schneider wrote a feature article about the winners on January 1 in SoundStage! Hi-Fi, as did Jeff Fritz in SoundStage! Ultra.
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Companies featured in gallery below: CH Precision, Trinity Electronic Design, Aurender, Focus Audio, AudioQuest, Thiel Audio, MartinLogan, Marten, Arcam, Crystal Cable, Siltech, Krell, Monitor Audio, Totem Acoustic, Einstein
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- Written by: Jeff Fritz
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Every audiophile knows that the search for truly accurate, satisfying bass response can be a challenge. Room acoustics and how your particular loudspeakers mate with them is often the leading cause of poor sound in real rooms. And we all know that some power amplifiers just have trouble properly mating with some loudspeakers, especially in the bass. Switzerland's CH Precision aims to change all that, at least as it applies to cost-no-object systems that include truly full-range loudspeakers.
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- Written by: Roger Kanno
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At last year's International CES, the SoundStage! Network's newest and smallest writer, Hans Wetzel, reported on the Triton Seven, GoldenEar's newest and smallest model in its acclaimed Triton series of loudspeakers. This year, GoldenEar made an even bigger splash with the announcement of its flagship Triton One, which is priced at $5000 per pair.
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- Written by: Hans Wetzel
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With the proliferation of high-priced electronics at a show like CES, it was refreshing to pace down the halls of the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas and find stereo amps that an average guy could aspire to. And from reputable companies, too! All look great, and each brings something a little different to the proverbial table.
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Companies featured in gallery below: GoldenEar Technology, Magico, Usher Audio Technology, Astell&Kern, Wadia, Simaudio, Ayre Acoustics, JL Audio, EMM Labs, Pass Labs, Boulder Amplifiers, Soulution
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- Written by: Jeff Fritz
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I recently penned an article for SoundStage! Ultra titled "Why Most Ultra Audio Gear No Longer Excites Me." After that article published, I heard from several long-time readers asking if I had lost my enthusiasm for the super high end, or if I had been severely disappointed by recent products that I had experienced, leading to my apparent malaise.
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- Written by: News Editor
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Companies featured in the gallery below: Accuphase, Luxman, TAD, Einstein, B.M.C. Audio, Lansche Audio, YG Acoustics, Vivid Audio, TechDAS, Esoteric, Ayre Acoustics, and Aura Note
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The Tokyo International Forum is described as a multipurpose event center located in the heart of Tokyo, Japan. More than that, though, it's a building of stunning architectural beauty and is likely the most prestigious location that any high-end-audio event in the world takes place at.
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- Written by: Doug Schneider
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Every married guy knows what a mancave is -- that private place in your house you can retreat to in order to do your manstuff. Alone. I have one, and you probably do too. If you don't, I know you want one -- don't lie!
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The gallery below features pictures of the rooms visited on November 2. Below each picture is a caption listing the speaker and electronics brands that are visible.
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The gallery below features pictures of the rooms visited on November 2. Below each picture is a caption listing the speaker and electronics brands that are visible.
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- Written by: Doug Schneider
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On November 1, one day before the Tokyo International Audio Show, I walked through various parts of Tokyo. The photos in the gallery below show you what I saw.
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- Written by: Doug Schneider
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On November 1, one day before the Tokyo International Audio Show, I walked through various parts of Tokyo. The photos in the gallery below show you what I saw.
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- Written by: Doug Schneider
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On November 1, one day before the Tokyo International Audio Show, I walked through various parts of Tokyo. The photos in the gallery below show you what I saw.
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- Written by: Doug Schneider
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On November 1, one day before the Tokyo International Audio Show, I walked through various parts of Tokyo. The photos in the gallery below show you what I saw.
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- Written by: Doug Schneider
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A couple of days ago I wrote an article under the "Future Fi" theme about the importance of quality all-in-one components to help grow high-end hi-fi's consumer base. The importance of convenience and simplicity, which is what these components provide, can't be underestimated.
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- Written by: Jeff Fritz
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Walking around this show was almost depressing. It didn't seem to be well attended, many manufacturers were complaining about the lack of business-producing traffic, and some of the products just didn't make any sense. Sound familiar?
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