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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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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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- Written by: News Editor
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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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Around five years ago the industry declared: the DAC is back! Well, it still is. There were a number of new DACs at RMAF 2013, and they all had something to differentiate them in the crowded marketplace. There were also a number of digital products that had DAC functionality built in. These products, shown at RMAF 2013, are featured in this article.
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Is there any product category as polarizing as loudspeakers? Audiophiles can become so brand-centric that discussions on Internet forums can resemble guys at a sports bar raving about their favorite NFL teams. And why not? Models of loudspeakers vary wildly in look, build, and sound. Look no further than RMAF 2013 for proof of that.
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- Written by: Doug Schneider
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I’m convinced now more than ever that in order for the hi-fi market to grow and be attractive to more consumers, the typical audiophile notion of more boxes (i.e., separates), and the many more cables necessary to chain the components together, must give way to all-in-one components that are still very high quality both in terms of build and sound, but are easier to use and more practical to fit in a room. Why? Let’s face it: most consumers today want less clutter in their rooms rather than more, and they like simplicity over complexity. I ran into two perfect examples of this approach in Sumiko’s and Hegel Music Systems’ rooms.
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- Written by: Jeff Fritz
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So there we were, having a coffee at the Front Range Trading Post at the Marriott Tech Center, which is where Rocky Mountain Audio Fest is held, just about two hours before the show was set to open. Doug Schneider and I were discussing the state of the audiophile marketplace and considering what types of products we would see and hear at this year's RMAF. Then Doug mentioned that at least one of our writers, a youngster in his 20s, had never even owned a CD. Like, not one.
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Although we didn't see the bounty of new products we normally find at shows like CES in Las Vegas or High End in Munich, Rocky Mountain Audio Fest (RMAF) saw a number of significant launches in the realm of amplification components: power amplifiers, integrated amplifiers, and preamplifiers.
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