Darko Audio
ALL HYPE? Eversolo DMP-A6 review (vs. FiiO R7, Bluesound Node X)
updated
π https://www.ta-hifi.de/en/
π₯ Cameras: John Darko
π¬ Editor: John Darko
πΊπ» Motion GFX: John Darko
π° Ad segment: Jana Dagdagan
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0:00 Intro
1:26 Voodoo
3:57 RT60
8:04 SchrΓΆder
13:04 Bass first
16:29 Priorities
18:02 One surface
21:25 Side walls
22:30 Open plan
25:43 Curtains
27:25 Furniture
31:20 Wishful thinking
32:59 Room vs. speakers
35:30 Speaker position
40:02 Rugs
40:50 Object size
42:32 Walls
45:17 Windows
47:24 Windows again
48:31 Narrow or wide
52:24 Room Correction Software
55:22 DSP again
59:17 Late night listening
1:00:28 All speakers
1:02:29 Music choices
π As mentioned in this video...
All room treatment/s by Vicoustic
π audioadvice.io/Vicoustic
What are those green speakers?
π howl.me/cl1S8kB69fo
Jesco's website
π jescolohan.com
More about RT60
πΊ youtu.be/dp_OdILUEkA
My first room treatment (Berlin)
πΊ youtu.be/3N-yG_Y7XEc
My first interview with Jesco Lohan
πΊ youtu.be/cTnituQu8ig
Cables and power products by AudioQuest
π audioadvice.io/Audioquest
Hi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel
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audioquest.com/mythicalcreatures
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0:00 Sony Xperia 1 VI
22:26 Monacoustic & Fyne
42:32 Moondrop MIAD 01
58:11 Basel Acoustics
1:05:25 Marantz Model M1
1:18:35 PSI, Cube & Camerton
π As mentioned in this podcast...
Sony Xperia 1 VI
π amzn.to/3VlGC3s
FiiO KA2
π amzn.to/4efK5rQ
Moondrop MIAD-01
π moondroplab.com/en/products/miad01
Marantz Model M1
π audioadvice.com/marantz-model-m1-wireless-streaming-amp-2-1?referral=darko
Campfire Bonneville
π campfireaudio.com/products/bonneville
Campfire Holocene
π campfireaudio.com/products/holocene
MonAcoustic website:
π monacoustic.us
6moons VC2 preview:
π 6moons.com/audioreview_articles/monacoustics-vc2
Fyne Acoustics webpage for SuperTrax
π fyneaudio.com/supertrax-series
Basel Acoustics
π https://basel-acoustics.ch
6moons V01 preview
π 6moons.com/audioreview_articles/basel-acoustics-v01
Cube Audio website
π http://cubeaudio.eu
6moons Lotus 10 preview
π 6moons.com/audioreview_articles/cubeaudio-lotus10
Cables and power products by AudioQuest
π audioadvice.io/Audioquest
Hi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel
π howl.me/ckbW9947Hdi
Room treatment by Vicoustic
π audioadvice.io/Vicoustic
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#smartphone #sony #audiophile
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π₯ Camera: John Darko / Olaf von Voss
π¬ Editor: John Darko
πΊπ» Motion GFX: John Darko
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0:00 Price and touchscreen?
3:22 How to put Roon's now playing screen on a TV (ad)
4:23 WiiM's room correction
6:15 ...it's the connectivity.
π As seen in this video...
WiiM Ultra
π howl.me/cmkz2C6De4J
WiiM forum thread on Ultra
π forum.wiimhome.com/threads/meet-wiim-ultra-the-digital-hub-for-your-music.3487
Room treatment by Vicoustic
π audioadvice.io/Vicoustic
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#wiim #streaming #audiophile
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primare.net
π₯ Cameras: JΓΆrg Schiele, Volker Pigors, Julian Schiele & John Darko
π¬ Editor: JΓΆrg Schiele & John Darko
πΊπ» Motion GFX: John Darko
π° Ad segment: Jana Dagdagan
0:00 Intro & background
3:10 Steven Wilson interview
25:54 Further thoughts
π As seen in this video...
PMC Loudspeakers
π pmc-speakers.com
The Madness of Dolby Atmos for music fans
πΊ https://darko.audio/2024/04/the-madness-of-dolby-atmos-for-music-fans/
Suede Atmos Blu-Ray
π superdeluxeedition.com/news/suede-30th-anniversary-sde-exclusive-blu-ray
ABC Atmos Blu-Ray
π superdeluxeedition.com/news/abcs-the-lexicon-of-love-on-sde-exclusive-blu-ray-audio
Momus on YouTube
πΊ youtube.com/channel/UCwH79Z9-WQe2jwaHCK_Cgpg
Momus' The Poison Boyfriend on Discogs
π discogs.com/master/89053-Momus-The-Poison-Boyfriend
Cables and power products by AudioQuest
π audioadvice.io/Audioquest
Room treatment by Vicoustic
π audioadvice.io/Vicoustic
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https://roon.app/en/
π₯ Camera: John Darko
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πΊπ» Motion GFX: John Darko
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0:00 Intro
2:19 WiiM
4:03 Shanling
6:08 Wharfedale
9:33 Chord Electronics
16:04 Q Acoustics
20:27 HiFi Rose
24:56 Sennheiser
28:24 Dynaudio
34:04 FiiO
35:30 Musical Fidelity
37:29 Arcam
40:55 Quad
44:35 Best in Show
What are those orange speakers?
𧑠https://darko.audio/2022/03/vivid-audio-kaya-s12-video-review/
Cables and power products by AudioQuest
π audioadvice.io/Audioquest
Hi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel
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Room treatment by Vicoustic
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#munich #highend #audiophile
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cambridgeaudio.com/row/en/made-by-music-podcast
"And if you think that it's pretentious, you've been taken for a ride." - Genesis
π₯ Camera: John Darko
π¬ Editor: John Darko
π Colour: Olaf von Voss
πΊπ» Motion GFX: John Darko
π° Ad segment: Jana Dagdagan
What are those orange speakers?
https://darko.audio/2022/03/vivid-audio-kaya-s12-video-review/
Cables and power products by AudioQuest
π audioadvice.io/Audioquest
Hi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel
π howl.me/ckbW9947Hdi
Room treatment by Vicoustic
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#musicfirst #audiophile #manifesto
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π https://www.highendsociety.de/high-end-44.html
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π₯ Camera: John Darko / Olaf von Voss
π¬ Editor: John Darko
π Colour: Olaf von Voss
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π° Ad segment: Jana Dagdagan
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0:00 Intro
1:20 Setup & config
3:32 vs KEF LSX II, PSB Alpha iQ
9:00 vs WiiM AMP + Pro-Ject speakers
12:16 Adding a KUBE 8 MIE subwoofer
16:16 Wireless KW-1 subwoofer connection
18:01 Whatabout LS50?
π As seen in this video...
KEF LSX II LT
π audioadvice.io/lsx-ii-lt
KEF S1 stands
π howl.me/cl8Ha4nxGNn
KEF KUBE 8 MIE
π howl.me/cl8HbGeknH0
PSB Alpha iQ
π audioadvice.io/PSB
WiiM AMP
π amzn.to/3WjJfDD
Pro-Ject Speaker Box 5 S2
π audioadvice.io/Box-5-S2
KEF LSX II (Blue)
π audioadvice.io/LSXII
KEF R3 Meta
π audioadvice.io/R3-Meta
Cables and power products by AudioQuest
π audioadvice.io/Audioquest
Hi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel
π howl.me/ckbW9947Hdi
Room treatment by Vicoustic
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#kef #audiophile #hifi
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Web: https://Darko.Audio
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audioquest.com/mythicalcreatures
with 6moons' Srajan Ebaen.
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0:00 Intro
1:49 Record Store Day
15:15 LAiV
47:08 Audiolab & Plexamp
1:00:45 Lindemann
1:20:01 Dolby Atmos & Steven Wilson
1:39:30 Austin Audio Works
π As mentioned in this podcast...
Record Store Day
π recordstoreday.com
LAiV
π 6moons.com/audioreview_articles/laiv-audio-harmony-dac
π https://www.laiv.audio
Plexamp & Audiolab
π https://darko.audio/2024/04/audiolab-adds-plexamp-support-to-9000n-streaming-dac/
Lindemann
π 6moons.com/audioreview_articles/lindemann-move
π https://lindemann-audio.de/?lang=en
Steven Wilson & Dolby Atmos
π https://darko.audio/2024/04/pmc-steven-wilson-to-demonstrate-dolby-atmos-in-munich/
Austin Audio Works
π 6moons.com/industry_articles/austin-audioworks
π austinaudioworks.com
Room treatment by Vicoustic
π audioadvice.io/Vicoustic
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#podcast #audiophile
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π https://www.ta-hifi.de/en/
π https://roon.app/en/
π₯ Camera: John Darko
π¬ Editor: John Darko
π Colour: Olaf von Voss
πΊπ» Motion GFX: John Darko
π° Ad segment: Jana Dagdagan
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0:00 Intro
1:09 vs Hegel Viking
3:12 Some technical stuff
5:10 Adding a network streamer
7:39 Headphone listening + CG-10M external clock
10:17 HAL 9000 + final thoughts
π As seen in this video...
TEAC VRDS-701
π eu.teac-audio.com/de-AT/audio-hifi/audio-players/cd-player/vrds-701/p/252432
TEAC CG-10M
π eu.teac-audio.com/de-AT/audio-hifi/audio-players/master-taktgenerator/cg-10m/p/248066
Hegel Viking
πΊ https://darko.audio/2023/06/hegel-announces-viking-a-purists-cd-player/
Cambridge Audio Edge NQ
π audioadvice.io/Cambridge
Cambridge Audio Edge power amplifier
π audioadvice.io/Cambridge
Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G
π audioadvice.com/monitor-audio-silver-100-7g-bookshelf-speakers-pair?referral=darko
FiiO R7
π amzn.to/4aYGnQT
FiiO R9
π fiio.com/r9
Bluesound Node X
π audioadvice.io/Bluesound
Eversolo DMP-A8
π audioadvice.io/DMP-A8
FiiO FT3
π amzn.to/4b1gAY9
Cables and power products by AudioQuest
π audioadvice.io/Audioquest
Hi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel
π howl.me/ckbW9947Hdi
Room treatment by Vicoustic
π audioadvice.io/Vicoustic
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#cdplayer #cds #TEAC
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__________________________________________________________________
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audioquest.com/mythicalcreatures
π₯ Camera: John Darko
π¬ Editor: John Darko
π Colour: Olaf von Voss
πΊπ» Motion GFX: John Darko
π° Ad segment: Jana Dagdagan
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0:00 Intro
0:27 Part 1
5:35 Part 2
10:04 Part 3
14:38 Part 4
π As seen in this video...
Benn Jordan's video
πΊ youtu.be/5Dw3aKbw5Wo?si=kkBnpf-d4DwbNWdw
KEF LSXII LT
π audioadvice.com/kef-lsx-ii-lt-wireless-hifi-powered-bookshelf-speakers?referral=darko
Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G
π audioadvice.com/monitor-audio-silver-100-7g-bookshelf-speakers-pair?referral=darko
Zu DWX
π zuaudio.com/loudspeakers/p/dwx
Mytek Brooklyn AMP+
π https://mytek.audio/world/shop/brooklyn-amp-290
Cables and power products by AudioQuest
π audioadvice.io/Audioquest
Room treatment by Vicoustic
π audioadvice.io/Vicoustic
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#dolbyatmos #soundbar #applemusic
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π https://www.ta-hifi.de/en/
π https://roon.app/en/
π₯ Camera: John Darko
π¬ Editor: John Darko
π Colour: Olaf von Voss
πΊπ» Motion GFX: John Darko
π° Ad segment: Jana Dagdagan
Tofu's Instagram: instagram.com/miss.tofulini
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0:00 Functionality & foibles
7:23 Side-by-side comparisons
13:22 My favourite three features
π As seen/mentioned in this video...
Eversolo DMP-A8
π audioadvice.io/DMP-A8
Eversolo DMP-A6
π audioadvice.io/DMP-A6
Eversolo DMP-A6 Master Edition
π audioadvice.io/A6-Master
Cambridge Audio CXN100
π audioadvice.io/Cambridge
Mytek Brooklyn Bridge II
π https://mytek.audio/world/shop/brooklyn-bridge-ii-391
My Eversolo DMP-A6 review
πΊ youtu.be/p-sP5qgXfdM?si=HoFbM5Xnj7z6x365
Plexamp
πΊ youtu.be/EBQXdMa3zoY?si=K-ofDUk4gEnvy_ms
HDMI ARC vs HDMI eARC
π whathifi.com/advice/hdmi-arc-and-hdmi-earc-everything-you-need-to-know
Cables and power products by AudioQuest
π audioadvice.io/Audioquest
Hi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel
π howl.me/ckbW9947Hdi
Room treatment by Vicoustic
π audioadvice.io/Vicoustic
Darko.Audio may earn a small commission from items purchased via affiliate links, which are indicated with a 'π'.
#cats #audiophile #catnip
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0:00 Part 1: What?
5:30 Part 2: How?
13:17 Part 3: Why?
π As seen in this video...
Bose QC Ultra
π amzn.to/4atTbyc
Sennheiser Momentum TW4
π amzn.to/4afvIBa
Denon Perl Pro
π amzn.to/4cBnvJe
Asus Zenfone 10
π amzn.to/49gaJNh
Sony Xperia 1 V
π amzn.to/43APQvf
Aphex Twin umbrella
βοΈ twitter.com/WarpRecords/status/1729569238640181607
Podcast: Bluetooth STILL canβt do hi-res audio BUTβ¦
π§ https://darko.audio/2023/03/podcast-bluetooth-still-cant-do-hi-res-audio-but/
No, Bluetooth cannot deliver hi-res audio
π https://darko.audio/2020/11/no-bluetooth-cannot-deliver-hi-res-audio/
Room treatment by Vicoustic
π audioadvice.io/Vicoustic
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0:00 Intro
0:53 The basics
4:43 vs. CXN (V2)
7:34 vs Eversolo DMP-A6
9:30 vs. Bluesound NODE X
10:53 vs. FiiO R7
12:00 Specs
12:15 Who is the CXN100 for?
π As seen in this video...
Cambridge Audio CXN100
π audioadvice.io/Cambridge
Cambridge Audio CXN (V2)
π audioadvice.io/Cambridge
Eversolo DMP-A6
π audioadvice.io/DMP-A6
FiiO R7
π amzn.to/4aq8ZlJ
Bluesound NODE X
π audioadvice.io/Bluesound
KEF R3 Meta
π audioadvice.io/R3-Meta
Zu DWX
π zuaudio.com/loudspeakers/p/dwx
Mytek Brooklyn AMP+
π https://mytek.audio/world/shop/brooklyn-amp-290
First Watt F5
π firstwatt.com/product/f5
Cables and power products by AudioQuest
π audioadvice.io/Audioquest
Hi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel
π howl.me/ckbW9947Hdi
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π audioadvice.io/Vicoustic
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π https://www.ta-hifi.de/en/
π https://roon.app/en/
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Cambridge Audio CXN 100 demo music Tidal playlist
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0:00 Intro
1:56 THD & Tektron
36:00 FiiO, Astell & Kern
46:22 PSI
1:05:06 Q Acoustics, Exposure
1:15:37 Sublime Acoustic
π As discussed in this episode...
Tektron Audio
tektron-italia.com/en/home
Tektron review on 6moons
6moons.com/audioreview_articles/tektron-italia-neptune
FiiO CP13
https://darko.audio/2024/02/a-portable-cassette-player-in-2024/
Astell & Kern SP3000T
https://darko.audio/2024/02/astellkerns-sp3000t-is-a-dap-with-tubes-inside/
PSI Audio
https://www.psiaudio.swiss
PSI Audio preview on 6moons
6moons.com/audioreview_articles/psi-audio-avaa-c214
Q Acoustics M40 Micro Towers
https://darko.audio/2024/02/q-acoustics-introduces-the-m40-powered-micro-towers/
Exposure 3510 CD player
https://darko.audio/2024/03/exposure-releases-the-no-nonsense-3510-cd-player/
Sublime Acoustic
sublimeacoustic.com
Sublime K231 review on 6moons
6moons.com/audioreview_articles/sublime-k231
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psbspeakers.com
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0:00 Intro
1:18 Bare essentials
2:33 What about the WiiM Pro, Pro Plus?
3:20 Itβs a $100 amplifier
4:31 What about Arylic B50?
5:03 What about A/V receivers?
6:09 What about the WiiM Mini?
7:08 What about the Sonos AMP?
8:34 Twisting with the KEF LS50 Meta
9:17 A β¬1000 hi-fi system for 2024
π As seen in this video...
WiiM AMP
π amzn.to/3ImETUd
WiiM AMP review
π https://darko.audio/2023/11/wiim-amp-review-flying-high-on-value-for-money/
WiiM Pro Plus
π amzn.to/4bZLOjB
WiiM Pro
π amzn.to/4bWEkxZ
WiiM Mini
π amzn.to/49FqmiC
Arylic B50
π amzn.to/434JRi8
Denon AVR-S660H
π amzn.to/48JTjse
Sony STR-DH190
π amzn.to/48EuNIX
Yamaha R-S202
π amzn.to/3wxn0PO
Onkyo TX-8220
π amzn.to/49VnSfI
Sonos AMP
π amzn.to/49WietB
Pro-Ject Speaker Box 5 S2
π amzn.to/3P4lnQ9
Streaming platform by Roon
π https://roon.link/affiliate/darko
Cables and power products by AudioQuest
π howl.me/ckbW8ZBoZAg
Hi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel
π howl.me/ckbW9947Hdi
Room treatment by Vicoustic
π vicoustic.com
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0:00 Drivers & amps
2:22 Little black box
5:03 vs. Buchardt A700
9:17 vs. KEF LS60 Wireless
π As seen in this video...
Piega 701 Wireless Gen 2
π https://darko.audio/2024/01/in-lisbon-for-review-piegas-701-wireless-gen-2/
π https://piega.ch/en/products/premium-701-wireless-gen2
Inside the Buchardt A700 with Mads Buchardt
π§ soundcloud.com/johnhdarko/inside-the-buchardt-a700-with-mads-buchardt
KEF LS60 Wireless
π howl.me/ciNO7hGnAyO
KEF R3 Meta
π howl.me/ckBCuYkNBp9
NAD M66
π audioadvice.com/nad-master-series-m66?referral=darko
No, room correction software cannot fix a roomβs reverb problem
π https://darko.audio/2024/02/no-room-correction-software-cannot-fix-a-rooms-reverb-problem/
Cables and power products by AudioQuest
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Hi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel
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π vicoustic.com
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https://www.highendsociety.de/high-end-44.html
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0:00 Into
1:28 Some basics
2:17 Analogue Direct
3:54 Analogue pre-amp comparison
5:59 Phono stage comparison
6:23 DAC talk
10:22 DAC comparison
12:16 Headphone comparison
13:33 Dirac Live Bass Control ON & OFF
21:10 Amplifier comparison
π As seen in this video...
NAD Masters M66
π audioadvice.com/nad-master-series-m66?referral=darko
NAD Masters M23
π audioadvice.com/nad-m23-stereo-power-amplifier?referral=darko
PSB BP-8
π psbspeakers.com/eu/subseries-bp8-subwoofer
Dirac Live Bass Control
π dirac.com/live/bass-control
Where am I at with room reverb in 2024?
π https://darko.audio/2024/02/room-acoustics-isnt-rocket-science-but-its-still-complicated/
KEF R3 Meta
π audioadvice.com/kef-r3-meta-bookshelf-speakers-pair+color-Indigo~Gloss~Special~Edition?referral=darko
Pro-Ject RS2 T CD transport
π pro-jectusa.com/product/cd-box-rs2t
Hegel H590
π hegel.com/en/products/integrated/h590
PS Audio BHK Signature pre-amplifier
π psaudio.com/products/bhk-signature-preamplifier
Cables and power products by AudioQuest
π howl.me/ckbW8ZBoZAg
Hi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel
π howl.me/ckbW9947Hdi
Room treatment by Vicoustic
π vicoustic.com
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#NAD #hifi #highend
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__________________________________________________________________
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marantz.com/en
w/ 6moons' Srajan Ebaen
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0:00 Intro
1:53 Naim
27:35 LHY Audio
42:39 Hifi Rose
50:39 Carbide Audio
57:01 Antelope Audio
1:08:26 RAAL
π As discussed in this video...
Naim Uniti Nova Power Edition
π https://darko.audio/2024/01/shock-horror-naim-goes-class-d-with-uniti-nova-pe/
Hifi Rose RA280
π https://darko.audio/2024/02/hifi-rose-announces-ra280-a-less-bonkers-ganfet-amplifier/
Antelope Audio Atlas i8
π en.antelopeaudio.com/products/atlas-i8
Carbide Audio isolation footers
π http://carbide.audio
π 6moons.com/audioreview_articles/carbide-sapphire-micro-nano
π 6moons.com/audioreview_articles/carbide-audio-diamond
π 6moons.com/audioreview_articles/carbide-audio
LHY Media Converter
π beatechnik.com/lhy-audio
π 6moons.com/industry_articles/fmc
RAAL 1995
π http://raalribbon.com (currently under revision)
π raalrequisite.com
π 6moons.com/audioreview_articles/raal-1995-magna-immanis
Cables and power products by AudioQuest
π howl.me/ckbW8ZBoZAg
Hi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel
π howl.me/ckbW9947Hdi
Room treatment by Vicoustic
π vicoustic.com
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#classA #classD #hifi
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audioquest.com/page/aq-dragonfly-series.html
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π¬ Editor: John Darko
π Colour: Olaf von Voss
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0:00 Intro
1:04 Why not Qobuz? (Because people are *still* asking)
3:37 Reason #1
5:01 Reason #2
7:04 Reason #3
8:20 Reason #4
π As seen in this video...
FiiO R9
π amzn.to/49cYsdb
Eversolo DMP-A6
πΊ https://darko.audio/2023/10/10-more-thoughts-on-the-eversolo-dmp-a6-fiio-r7-as-apple-music-streamers/
FiiO FT3
π amzn.to/3UyRJ9o
Sony Xperia 1 V
π amzn.to/3Hzixyh
Final D8000 Pro
πΊ https://darko.audio/2020/04/final-d8000-pro-video-review/
Piega 701 Wireless Gen 2
π https://piega.ch/de/categories/wireless-loudspeakers
NAD M66
π https://darko.audio/2024/01/in-lisbon-for-review-nads-m66-digital-analogue-pre-amplifier/
Cables and power products by AudioQuest
π howl.me/ckbW8ZBoZAg
Hi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel
π howl.me/ckbW9947Hdi
Room treatment by Vicoustic
π vicoustic.com
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__________________________________________________________________
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bowerswilkins.com
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π Colour: Olaf von Voss
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π As seen in this video...
Room treatment by Vicoustic
π vicoustic.com
Umik-1 room measurement microphone
π amzn.to/42kiOyF
Room EQ Wizard
π roomeqwizard.com
GoldenEar T66
π https://darko.audio/2024/01/in-lisbon-for-review-the-goldenear-t66/
Klipsch Forte IV
π howl.me/cimB6UfWWkx
Cables and power products by AudioQuest
π howl.me/ckbW8ZBoZAg
Hi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel
π howl.me/ckbW9947Hdi
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#roomacoustics #hifi #audio
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π§ Check out the Darko.Audio podcast:
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soundcloud.com/johnhdarko
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Web: https://Darko.Audio
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bluesound.com/products/node-x
π₯ Camera: John Darko / Olaf von Voss
π¬ Editor: John Darko
π Colour: Olaf von Voss
πΊπ» Motion GFX: John Darko
π° Ad segment: Jana Dagdagan
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FiiO R9
π amzn.to/49cYsdb
Sony Xperia 1 V
π amzn.to/3Hzixyh
Final D8000 Pro
πΊ https://darko.audio/2020/04/final-d8000-pro-video-review/
Piega 701 Wireless Gen 2
π https://piega.ch/de/categories/wireless-loudspeakers
NAD M66
π https://darko.audio/2024/01/in-lisbon-for-review-nads-m66-digital-analogue-pre-amplifier/
Podcast: 10 hi-fi myths, as busted by Peter Comeau
π§ https://darko.audio/2023/10/podcast-10-hi-fi-myths-busted-w-peter-comeau/
Tidal forks MQA
π΄ https://darko.audio/2021/04/tidal-forks-mqa/
Tidal adopts FLAC, forks MQA (again)
π΄ https://darko.audio/2023/07/tidal-adopts-flac-forks-mqa-again-what-now/
Cables and power products by AudioQuest
π howl.me/ckbW8ZBoZAg
Hi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel
π howl.me/ckbW9947Hdi
Room treatment by Vicoustic
π vicoustic.com
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https://www.ta-hifi.de/en/
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π± youtu.be/poIz_TwxwXQ?si=8fZ_RCL7Q2Wsm8Dt
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0:00 The setup
3:55 The specifics
7:43 The subwoofer
11:01 The swap-out
Pro-Ject Speaker Box 5 S2
π howl.me/clt1NR2p4QF
PSB Alpha iQ
π howl.me/ck04TcPHGMC
PSB AST-25 stands
π psbspeakers.com/product/alpha-iq-floor-stands-ast-25
Topping D10s
π amzn.to/3QzinuQ
Marantz Stereo 70s
π howl.me/clp8vE7SxbS
Solid Steel SS6
π howl.me/cjlmVxj2TAp
Cables and power products by AudioQuest
π howl.me/ckbW8ZBoZAg
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π vicoustic.com
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0:00 Specs & features
3:59 vs Audiolab 6000A Play functionality
7:16 Sound quality comparisons
11:44 So, why am I switching?
π As seen in this video...
Marantz Stereo 70s
π howl.me/clp8vE7SxbS
Audiolab 6000A Play
π howl.me/ckanjd3sVPi
WiiM AMP
π amzn.to/3Ssh0Rb
Pro-Ject Speaker Box 5 S2
π amzn.to/3O2zMM4
Solid Steel SS6
π howl.me/cjlmVxj2TAp
KEF R3 Meta
π howl.me/ckBCuYkNBp9
iFi Zen Phono
π amzn.to/3O2tk86
Streaming platform by Roon
π https://roon.link/affiliate/darko
Cables and power products by AudioQuest
π howl.me/ckbW8ZBoZAg
Hi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel
π howl.me/ckbW9947Hdi
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π vicoustic.com
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https://www.ta-hifi.de/en/
π₯ Camera: John Darko
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0:00 Intro
0:44 'We eat first with our eyes'
3:05 π 4th place
4:18 π₯ 3rd place
5:31 π₯ 2nd place
6:31 π₯ 1st place
π As seen in this video...
Pro-Ject 'Dark Side of The Moon':
π howl.me/cljOAw8vv0w
Denon DP-3000NE:
π howl.me/cljOBv87z08
Rega Naia:
π rega.co.uk/products/naia
Thorens TD 124 DD 140th Anniversary:
π https://darko.audio/2023/08/fomo-fi-thorens-limited-edition-td-124-dd-looks-sumptuous/
Darko's Room treatment by Vicoustic
π vicoustic.com
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#turntable #vinyl #thorens
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π§ Check out the Darko.Audio podcast:
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__________________________________________________________________
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eversolo.com
π₯ Camera: John Darko
π¬ Editor: John Darko
π Colour: Olaf von Voss
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0:00 Intro
0:44 Denon
2:09 Asus
3:44 Sennheiser
4:44 FiiO
6:00 iFi
7:53 Workshop 66
9:01 IKEA
10:53 Cambridge
12:33 Moondrop
14:01 Doorstops
π As seen in this video...
Denon Perl Pro (US$349)
π amzn.to/3tfFL9q
Asus Zenfone 10 (US$699)
π amzn.to/3NzK9XJ
Sennheiser IE200 (US$119)
π amzn.to/3tj1FbQ
FiiO KA2 (US$299)
π amzn.to/3TyZc7J
iFi 4.4mm to XLR
π amzn.to/41xkSmL
Workshop 66 Halo (~β¬180)
π https://workshop66.dk/product/halo/
IKEA Kallax TV cabinet (β¬69)
π ikea.com/pt/pt/p/kallax-movel-tv-branco-70562087
Cambridge Audio MXN10 (US$499)
π amzn.to/4atDMPd
Moondrop DiscDream (US$199)
hifigo.com/products/moondrop-discdream?variant=44077639139567
Doorstopper (~US$15)
π amzn.to/3RzomjM
Darko's Room treatment by Vicoustic
π vicoustic.com
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#santa #giftguide #DIY
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soundcloud.com/johnhdarko
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marantz.com/en
π₯ Camera: John Darko / Olaf von Voss
π¬ Editor: John Darko
π Colour: Olaf von Voss
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π° Ad segment: Jana Dagdagan
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0:00 Intro
0:33 Electronic music
2:06 Room treatments
4:59 Portable audio
6:37 Dynamic range
7:40 Touchscreens
8:41 What about music?
9:45 Streaming troubles
11:43 The 'best' speakers of 2023
π As seen in this video...
Matthew Halsall - An Ever Changing View
π amzn.to/475czzt
Alva Noto - HY-brid II
π amzn.to/48544pq
Laurel Halo - Atlas
π amzn.to/3RxiEiE
Fever Ray - Radical Romantics
π amzn.to/3NAfjOq
Zu DWX
πΊ https://darko.audio/2023/08/zu-dwx-video-review/
Klipsch 'The Sevens'
πΊ https://darko.audio/2023/07/klipsch-the-sevens-video-review/
KEF R3 Meta
πΊ https://darko.audio/2023/09/kef-r3-meta-video-review/
Vicoustic room treatment
πΊ https://darko.audio/2023/02/the-jaw-dropping-results-of-a-vicoustic-installation/
Resident Advisor on Tidal lay-offs
π ra.co/news/79912
Fast Company on Spotify lay-offs
π fastcompany.com/90992072/spotify-mass-layoffs-december-2023-3rd-round
Streaming platform by Roon
π https://roon.link/affiliate/darko
Cables and power products by AudioQuest
π howl.me/ckbW8ZBoZAg
Hi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel
π howl.me/ckbW9947Hdi
Room treatment by Vicoustic
π vicoustic.com
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www.bluesound.com/products/node-x
π₯ Camera: John Darko / Olaf von Voss
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π Colour: Olaf von Voss
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0:00 Intro
1:32 WiiM
5:08 FiiO
10:06 Shanling
13:30 Over to YOU!
π As seen in this video...
WiiM AMP
π amzn.to/46HOvTf
FiiO R7
π amzn.to/48bxD8x
Shanling ET3
π en.shanling.com/article-IntroET3.html
Streaming platform by Roon
π https://roon.link/affiliate/darko
Cables and power products by AudioQuest
π howl.me/ckbW8ZBoZAg
Hi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel
π howl.me/ckbW9947Hdi
Room treatment by Vicoustic
π vicoustic.com
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__________________________________________________________________
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audioquest.com/mythicalcreatures
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π Colour: Olaf von Voss
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0:00 Intro
2:06 Why not the EC3?
3:24 Bluetooth & hi-res
4:59 DSD upsampling
6:08 Network streaming
6:41 Better than a drawer or a slot
8:16 Sound quality
π As seen in this video...
Shanling ET3
π en.shanling.com/article-IntroET3.html
Shanling EH3
π en.shanling.com/article-IntroEH3.html
Shanling EC3
π amzn.to/480RlDL
Schiit Urd
πΊ youtu.be/zguY93eWX5k?si=OhaYU_1W9B3pyV9V
Pro-Ject Speaker Box 5S 2
π amzn.to/3G1tt6Z
FiiO FT5
π amzn.to/482ig27
Podcast: 10 hi-fi myths busted! w/ Peter Comeau
π§ https://darko.audio/2023/10/podcast-10-hi-fi-myths-busted-w-peter-comeau/
Streaming platform by Roon
π https://roon.link/affiliate/darko
Cables and power products by AudioQuest
π howl.me/ckbW8ZBoZAg
Hi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel
π howl.me/ckbW9947Hdi
Room treatment by Vicoustic
π vicoustic.com
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#spotify #cds #audiophile
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__________________________________________________________________
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cambridgeaudio.com/gbr/en/made-by-music-podcast
π₯ Camera: John Darko / Olaf von Voss
π¬ Editor: John Darko
π Colour: Olaf von Voss
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0:00 Intro
0:59 Inspirations & attributes
4:51 I no longer have a Sonos AMP
7:52 vs. Marantz Stereo 70s & Audiolab 6000 A Play
12:29 vs. Bluesound Powernode Edge
13:47 Adding a subwoofer
18:15 Nothing is perfect
π As seen in this video...
WiiM AMP
π amzn.to/46HOvTf
Pro-Ject Speaker Box 5S 2
π amzn.to/3G1tt6Z
KEF KC62
π howl.me/ciAcSJeEAgc
Speaker stands by Solid Steel
π howl.me/ckbW9947Hdi
Marantz Stereo 70s
π howl.me/ck7pqIxrYE0
Bluesound Powernode Edge
π howl.me/chZe9nBN9A8
Audiolab 6000A Play
π howl.me/ckanjd3sVPi
Streaming platform by Roon
π https://roon.link/affiliate/darko
Cables and power products by AudioQuest
π howl.me/ckbW8ZBoZAg
Hi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel
π howl.me/ckbW9947Hdi
Room treatment by Vicoustic
π vicoustic.com
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#spotify #tidal #hifi
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www.bluesound.com/products/node-x
π£οΈ w/ 6moons' Srajan Ebaen
6moons.com
π₯ Camera 1: John Darko
π₯ Camera 2: Srajan Ebaen
π¬ Editor: John Darko
πΊπ» Motion GFX: John Darko
π° Ad segment: Jana Dagdagan
Care to buy me a coffee?
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0:00 Intro
1:40 Clayton Shaw Caladan (open baffle speakers)
27:48 Rotel RAS-5000 (DAC chips & streaming)
42:54 Scansonic Q Series (high-end speakers)
56:09 Yamaha HS3 & HS4 (powered vs. active)
1:08:44 Telos (ground noise)
π As mentioned in this podcast...
Clayton Shaw Caladan
6moons.com/industry_articles/clayton-shaw-caladan
claytonshawacousticlab.com
Rotel RAS-5000
https://darko.audio/2023/11/rotel-readies-ras-5000-super-integrated-amplifier/
Yamaha HS3 & HS4
https://darko.audio/2023/11/yamahas-hs3-hs4-are-powered-but-not-active-loudspeakers/
Scansonic Q Series
6moons.com/audioreview_articles/telos-audio-macro-ground-noise-reducer
https://telos-audio.com.tw
Darko's room treatment by Vicoustic
π vicoustic.com
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#hifi #spotify #speakers
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__________________________________________________________________
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nadelectronics.com/product/c-3050-stereophonic-amplifier
π₯ Camera: John Darko
π¬ Editor: John Darko
π Colour: Olaf von Voss
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0:00 Intro
0:59 What makes the Sony Xperia 1 V so special?
1:29 Non-audio stuff that I like about the Sony
4:10 Initial listening impressions
5:36 vs. Sony Walkman NW-A306
7:43 vs. FiiO KA2
8:58 vs. AudioQuest DragonFly Black
10:32 vs. Apple Lightning to 3.5mm adapter
10:53 vs. LG V40
12:23 the πΆοΈ finding
13:35 vs. Sony WF-1000XM5
14:44 Wired vs. wireless
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π amzn.to/3G1tt6Z
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π amzn.to/47k8HeG
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π amzn.to/49zXwAC
FiiO R7
π amzn.to/47o5oUa
FiiO FT3
π amzn.to/3sClIlc
FiiO FF3
π amzn.to/3u8Neae
Sony NW-A306
π amzn.to/47pMGer
AudioQuest DragonFly Black
π amzn.to/478EhMy
Sennheiser IE300
π amzn.to/49qKQMh
Sennheiser IE600
π amzn.to/473qNSm
Meze Advar
π mezeaudio.com/products/advar-bundle
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0:00 Intro
1:02 Software
4:05 HDMI ARC
7:46 Stands w/ cable management
10:14 Sound quality
13:56 Subwoofer output & integration
π As seen in this video...
PSB Alpha iQ
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PSB AST-25 stands
π psbspeakers.com/product/alpha-iq-floor-stands-ast-25
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0:00 Intro
1:10 True Wireless
4:11 Wired setups
8:57 High-end wired setups
15:08 Back to Bluetooth
π What are those yellow speakers?
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π amzn.to/3G1tt6Z
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π amzn.to/3FUZTAd
π Also seen in this video...
Apple AirPods Pro v2
π amzn.to/3slhUVn
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π amzn.to/47k8Wq6
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π amzn.to/47k8HeG
FiiO KA2
π amzn.to/49zXwAC
FiiO FF3
π amzn.to/3u8Neae
Sony NW-A306
π amzn.to/47pMGer
Sony Xperia 1 V
π amzn.to/47auvto
AudioQuest DragonFly Black
π amzn.to/478EhMy
iFi GoPod
π amzn.to/46bRKSw
Sennheiser IE200
π amzn.to/49ulzRg
Sennheiser IE300
π amzn.to/49qKQMh
Sennheiser IE600
π amzn.to/473qNSm
Sennheiser IE900
π amzn.to/475fIQI
Campfire Andromeda Emerald Sea
π campfireaudio.com/products/andromeda-emerald-sea
Campfire Solaris Stellar Horizon
π campfireaudio.com/products/solaris-stellar-horizon
Campfire Trifecta Astral Plane
π campfireaudio.com/products/trifecta-astral-plane
Shanling M3 Ultra
π amzn.to/3MDHJ9L
Astell & Kern SP3000
π amzn.to/49ywZUc
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Portable Audio for Beginners (2022 edition)
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0:00 What is this?
1:19 Acoustic Energy
13:51 Neumann
22:18 Dutch & Dutch
39:41 Arcam & Marantz
54:38 AOB
π As mentioned in this episode...
Neumann KH120 II
π https://darko.audio/2023/10/neumanns-kh120-ii-are-room-correctable-active-loudspeakers/
Marantz CD50n & Model 50
π https://darko.audio/2023/10/marantz-announces-cd50n-cd-player-w-hdmi-arc-streaming/
π https://darko.audio/2023/10/marantz-musicality-the-model-50/
Dutch & Dutch 8c
π dutchdutch.com
π 6moons.com/audioreview_articles/dutch-dutch-8c-bacch
π bacch.com/ubacch
Acoustic Energy Corinium
π acoustic-energy.co.uk
SoundKaos Vibra68
π soundkaos.com/vibra68
π 6moons.com/audioreview_articles/soundkaos-vibra68
Boenicke SwingBase
π https://boenicke-audio.ch/products/accessories/swing-base/
π 6moons.com/audioreview_articles/boenicke-audio-swingbase
Wellfloat
π wellfloat-global.com
π 6moons.com/audioreview_articles/wellfloat
Audite Acoustics
π auditeacoustics.com
π 6moons.com/industry_articles/audite
Streaming platform by Roon
π https://roon.link/affiliate/darko
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0:00 Intro
3:53 Listening impressions
6:18 Recommended album
7:56 vs. Vivid Kaya S12
10:47 vs. Wilson Audio TuneTot
π As seen in this video...
MonAcoustic PlatiMon VC One
π monacoustic.us
Vivid Audio Kaya S12
π vividaudio.com/kaya/kaya-s12
Wilson Audio TuneTot
π wilsonaudio.com/products/tunetot/tunetot
Alva Noto - Hybr:id II π recommended album
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0:00 Intro
2:43 Hi-res Bluetooth?
4:09 Hi-res on Apple TV?
5:38 What about Sonos?
7:09 Android 14
9:35 LTS
11:40 iPads aren't free
13:12 Night & day?
π As mentioned in this video...
My $702 iPad streaming setup for Apple Music:
iPad 10th Generation w/ USB_C (US$404) β¬ οΈ discounted
π amzn.to/3s9j6Lf
Moswag USB-C splitter (US$10)
π amzn.to/479pOQ6
iFi Zen DAC 2 (US$199)
π amzn.to/3scOLLN
iFi 4.4mm to XLR Balanced cable (US$99)
π amzn.to/45O7ZFe
Third-party Android streamers...
Eversolo DMP-A6 (US$859)
π (US) amzn.to/43J8FL3
π (UK) amzn.to/4538Kuf
FiiO R7 (US$699)
π (US) amzn.to/3KlkrVc
π (UK) amzn.to/3OB5y3m
Other stuff...
We need to talk about APPLE MUSIC & hi-res audio (2021)
πΊ youtu.be/oVl6Nyf7YLI
HI-RES AUDIO and APPLE MUSIC done right! (2021)
πΊ youtu.be/iOVIfKpbwxg
No, Bluetooth cannot deliver hi-res audio
π https://darko.audio/2020/11/no-bluetooth-cannot-deliver-hi-res-audio/
Podcast: Bluetooth STILL canβt do hi-res audio BUTβ¦
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WiiM Pro Plus
π (US) amzn.to/46nHVRW
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FiiO PL-50
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Mathmos Lava lamps
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0:00 Things have changed
1:25 Numbers
3:23 Apple TV and Chromecast
8:11 It's Tricky
9:57 FiiO and Eversolo
π As seen in this video...
We need to talk about APPLE MUSIC & hi-res audio (2021)
πΊ youtu.be/oVl6Nyf7YLI
HI-RES AUDIO and APPLE MUSIC done right! (2021)
πΊ youtu.be/iOVIfKpbwxg
No, Bluetooth cannot deliver hi-res audio
π https://darko.audio/2020/11/no-bluetooth-cannot-deliver-hi-res-audio/
Podcast: Bluetooth STILL canβt do hi-res audio BUTβ¦
π§ https://darko.audio/2023/03/podcast-bluetooth-still-cant-do-hi-res-audio-but/
WiiM Pro Plus
π (US) amzn.to/46nHVRW
π (UK) amzn.to/3RD3g60
β Yes, the WiiM Home app was set to output up to 24bit/192kHz from its TOSLINK and coax outputs.
Eversolo DMP-A6
π (US) amzn.to/43J8FL3
π (UK) amzn.to/4538Kuf
FiiO R7
π (US) amzn.to/3KlkrVc
π (UK) amzn.to/3OB5y3m
FiiO PL-50
π (US) amzn.to/43ORd7Q
π (UK) amzn.to/3Oza0jj
Sonus faber Duetto
π howl.me/ckNsmNfwDJk
Streaming platform by Roon
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Cables and power products by AudioQuest
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0:00 What is this?
2:01 FiiO FT3
19:53 iFi & aptX Lossless Bluetooth
37:50 AGD GaNTube
46:43 HEDDphone 2
π As mentioned in this video...
FiiO FT3
π amzn.to/3rXHwat
iFi Neo iDSD 2
π amzn.to/3M9o4hI
π https://darko.audio/2023/10/ifi-brings-lossless-bluetooth-home-but-theres-a-catch/
AGD GanTube88KT
π agdproduction.com/product/agd-gantube88kt-mkiii
π 6moons.com/audioreview_articles/agdproductions
HEDDphone 2
π https://darko.audio/2023/09/the-heddphone-two-has-been-on-the-treadmill/
π 6moons.com/audioreview_articles/heddphone-2
Sony Xperia 1 V smartphone
π amzn.to/48ZI1RR
Qualcomm aptX Lossless / Snapdragon Sound
π qualcomm.com/products/features/snapdragon-sound
Special thanks to Cameron at Golden Sound
https://goldensound.audio/
Darko's acoustic room treatment by Vicoustic
π vicoustic.com
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0:00 What will this video cover?
1:01 What is the Duetto?
2:01 Samsung Frame TV issues
3:34 Listening impressions
7:23 Specs + Buchardt comparison
13:03 Unfinished business
π As mentioned in this video
Sonus faber Duetto
π howl.me/ckNsmNfwDJk
Sonus faber Duetto stands
π howl.me/ckNsnCfFLwJ
Buchardt A500
πΊ https://darko.audio/2020/09/buchardt-audio-a500-video-review/
Shanling ET3 CD transport
π https://darko.audio/2023/06/shanlings-et3-cd-transport-comes-with-two-twists/
π amzn.to/46MKBsH
Fletcher-Munson curves
π izotope.com/en/learn/what-is-fletcher-munson-curve-equal-loudness-curves.html
Ultra Wide Band technology
π kinexon.com/uwb-technology
Streaming platform by Roon
π https://roon.link/affiliate/darko
Cables and power products by AudioQuest
π howl.me/ckbW8ZBoZAg
Hi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel
π howl.me/ckbW9947Hdi
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π vicoustic.com
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π Colour: Olaf von Voss
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0:00 Intro
1:08 Not for hi-res fans
2:56 How AirPlay 1 works
5:47 How AirPlay 2 works
8:05 Is my receiver AirPlay 1 or 2?
8:21 It's the app wot done it
10:22 Is my app AirPlay 1 or 2?
π As mentioned in this video...
This video is based on a written article
π https://darko.audio/2023/10/apple-airplay-isnt-always-lossless-sometimes-its-lossy/
And here are the video's show notes
π https://darko.audio/2023/10/apple-airplays-audiophile-easter-egg/
This video's findings jive with What Hifiβs AirPlay 2 explainer piece (last updated in March 2023) that reads: βHowever, the news isnβt so good with regards to using AirPlay 2 to send lossless Apple Music streams. Apple Musicβs Lossless streams supposedly convert from ALAC (Appleβs lossless codec) into AAC (Appleβs lossy codec) at a pretty lowly 256kbps when transmitted over AirPlay β and therefore not losslessly.β
π whathifi.com/advice/apple-airplay-2-everything-you-need-to-know
Apple Airport Express (discontinued)
π en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AirPort_Express
WiiM Pro Plus
π (US) amzn.to/46nHVRW
π (UK) amzn.to/3RD3g60
WiiM Pro
π (US) amzn.to/3tdg3lt
π (UK) amzn.to/3ETuPjO
WiiM Mini
π (US) amzn.to/3td4lr3
π (UK) amzn.to/3RFu5Xi
Eversolo DMP-A6
π amzn.to/46z4cN6
FiiO R7
π amzn.to/46BEZRO
Streaming platform by Roon
π https://roon.link/affiliate/darko
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π howl.me/ckbW8ZBoZAg
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π vicoustic.com
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0:00 Intro
0:28 Spot the difference
3:14 vs Wiim Pro
7:52 vs. Bluesound Node or Squeezebox Touch
13:12 Speedy updates
15:22 vs. Sonos Port
21:15 vs. WiiM Pro + external DAC
23:52 What about...?
WiiM Pro Plus
π (US) amzn.to/46nHVRW
π (UK) amzn.to/3RD3g60
WiiM Pro
π (US) amzn.to/3tdg3lt
π (UK) amzn.to/3ETuPjO
WiiM Mini
π (US) amzn.to/3td4lr3
π (UK) amzn.to/3RFu5Xi
Logitech Squeezebox Touch
πΊ youtu.be/g4-W7Zp4WnM?si=uGaXltkdKomDbQl8
Bluesound Node X
π (US) howl.me/cjXY9LeIhoY
π (UK) amzn.to/3RDU7db
Sonos Port
π (US) amzn.to/48x8i9V
π (UK) amzn.to/45pUHPj
Chord Mojo 2
π (US) amzn.to/3Psfxas
π (UK) amzn.to/3ZBpxCX
Tom Waits - Swordfishtrombones
π (US) amzn.to/3LGeJh4
π (UK) amzn.to/48yb1A31
Mushroom table lamp
π (US) amzn.to/3GiZFnR
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Streaming platform by Roon
π https://roon.link/affiliate/darko
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π howl.me/ckbW8ZBoZAg
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π howl.me/ckbW9947Hdi
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π vicoustic.com
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0:00 Intro
1:03 Three recent CD purchases
3:52 Coffee break
7:21 USB inputs & outputs
Schiit Urd
π https://darko.audio/2023/07/schiits-urd-shreds-the-cd-player-rulebook/
Podcast: Jason Stoddard talks Urd / Syn
π§ https://darko.audio/2023/07/podcast-schiit-urd-syn-w-jason-stoddard/
Cambridge Audio EVO CD
πΊ https://darko.audio/2023/07/cambridge-audio-evo-cd-video-review/
Rotel CD 11 Tribute
π howl.me/chXS7SQVV5W
FiiO KA2
π amzn.to/46oZp0i
iFi 4.4mm to XLR cable
π amzn.to/46jyLpK
The Future Sound of London - Mind Maps
π fsol.bandcamp.com/album/mind-maps-4
Pale Saints - In Ribbons (2023 Remaster)
π amzn.to/468YFNq
Spiritualized - Let It Flow
π discogs.com/master/30290-Spiritualized-Electric-Mainline-Let-It-Flow
Streaming platform by Roon
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Cables and power products by AudioQuest
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bluesound.com/products/node-x
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0:00 Intro
1:24 What is the R3 Meta -- and what about the LS50 Meta?
4:41 Electronics
7:07 Wire wool
8:46 Side-by-side comparisons
13:24 What does it all mean?
π As mentioned in this video...
KEF R3 Meta (blue)
π howl.me/ckBCuYkNBp9
KEF R3 Meta (white)
π howl.me/cj5gJ38wUu4
KEF S3 stands
π howl.me/ckBBxXnmmRu
B&W 705 S3
π howl.me/ckghPkPKp80
NAD M23
π howl.me/ciLEalJcW8g
Bluesound NODE X
π howl.me/cjXY9LeIhoY
Thorens TD1500
π thorens.com/de/thorens%C2%AE-td-1500.html
PS Audio Stellar Phono
π psaudio.com/products/stellar-phono-preamplifier
Zu DWX Supreme
π§ https://darko.audio/2023/09/podcast-john-srajan-review-the-zu-dwx-supreme/
Prefab Sprout - Jordan: The Comeback
π amzn.to/466Srxa
The Sabres of Paradise - Haunted Dancehall
π amzn.to/3RlV4XF
Streaming platform by Roon
π https://roon.link/affiliate/darko
Cables and power products by AudioQuest
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Hi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel
π howl.me/ckbW9947Hdi
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π vicoustic.com
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nadelectronics.com/product/c-3050-stereophonic-amplifier
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π As mentioned in this video...
Talking Heads - Stop Making Sense
π amzn.to/3sB4QKV
When hi-res audio stops making senseβ¦
πΊ https://darko.audio/2023/08/when-hi-res-audio-stops-making-sense/
Thorens TD1500
π thorens.com/de/thorens%C2%AE-td-1500.html
E1DA Cosmos ADC
π linsoul.com/products/e1da-cosmos-adc
Streaming platform by Roon
π https://roon.link/affiliate/darko
Cables and power products by AudioQuest
π howl.me/ckbW8ZBoZAg
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π vicoustic.com
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0:00 Intro & basics
5:15 Advanced codecs & more
9:59 ANC & HQ mode
14:10 It's a wired headphone too!
18:52 What about the Focal Bathys?
T+A Solitaire T
π https://www.ta-hifi.de/en/headphones/solitaire-t/
Mark Levinson No. 5909
π§ https://darko.audio/2022/09/mark-levinson-no-5909-a-podcast-review/
π howl.me/cipbkcbUVKY
Shanling M3 Ultra
π§ https://darko.audio/2023/03/podcast-shanling-m3-ultra-review/
Streaming platform by Roon
π https://roon.link/affiliate/darko
Cables and power products by AudioQuest
π howl.me/ckbW8ZBoZAg
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π vicoustic.com
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primare.net
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π As mentioned in this video...
Talking Heads - Stop Making Sense
π amzn.to/3sB4QKV
Stop Making Sense 2023 movie trailer
πΊ youtu.be/BwuQtdb4guo?feature=shared
DR Loudness database
π dr.loudness-war.info
The Loudness Wars: Why Music Sounds Worse
π npr.org/2009/12/31/122114058/the-loudness-wars-why-music-sounds-worse
Sony PCM-3324 (as used to record SMS's sound digitally)
π sony.net/Products/proaudio/en/story/story03.html
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Hi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel
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0:00 Intro & drivers
4:00 The listening begins
7:50 Best amplifier?
10:37 The elephant in the room
16:37 Crispy ambience
π As mentioned in this video...
Bowers & Wilkins 705 S3
π howl.me/ckghPkPKp80
Zu DWX
πΊ https://darko.audio/2023/08/zu-dwx-video-review/
Wharfedale Linton
πΊ https://darko.audio/2023/06/wharfedale-linton-heritage-video-review/
Cambridge Audio Edge W
π howl.me/ckqVJhcvcSO
Cambridge Audio Edge NQ
π howl.me/ciNO7hBukfR
Prima Luna EVO 400
πΊ https://darko.audio/2023/07/primaluna-evo-400-video-review/
Hegel H590
πΊ https://darko.audio/2018/10/hegel-h590-video-review/
Lyngdorf TDAI-3400
πΊ https://darko.audio/2023/04/better-bass-in-a-small-room-w-lyngdorf-tdai-3400/
Streaming platform by Roon
π https://roon.link/affiliate/darko
Cables and power products by AudioQuest
π howl.me/ckbW8ZBoZAg
Hi-fi furniture and speaker stands by Solid Steel
π howl.me/ckbW9947Hdi
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π vicoustic.com
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audioquest.com/mythicalcreatures
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EISA Awards 2023-24
π https://darko.audio/2023/08/eisa-hi-fi-awards-2023-2024/
Andrew Jones on the MoFi Sourcepoint 8
πΊ https://darko.audio/2023/04/mofi-readies-andrew-jones-designed-sourcepoint-8/
Bowers & Wilkins 703 S3
πΊ https://darko.audio/2023/05/bowers-wilkins-703-s3-video-review/
KEF LSX II
πΊ https://darko.audio/2022/11/kef-lsx-ii-video-review/
Dynaudio Focus 30
πΊ https://darko.audio/2022/08/dynaudio-focus-30-video-review/
Meze 109 Pro
π§ https://darko.audio/2022/11/podcast-meze-109-pro-review-w-john-srajan/
Ferrum Wandla
π https://darko.audio/2023/06/ferrum-wandla-hypsos-review/
Hegel Viking
πΊ https://darko.audio/2023/08/hegel-viking-video-review/
NAD C 3050
πΊ https://darko.audio/2022/12/nad-c-3050le-video-review/
Bluesound Powernode EDGE
πΊ https://darko.audio/2022/09/a-short-film-about-the-bluesound-powernode-edge/
iFi Audio GO pod
π https://darko.audio/2023/06/true-wireless-with-a-twist-ifi-go-pod-review/
Klipsch The Sevens
πΊ https://darko.audio/2023/07/klipsch-the-sevens-video-review/
#EISA #hifi #awards
Streaming platform by Roon
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Cables and power products by AudioQuest
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π vicoustic.com
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**CORRECTION**: The Kraftwerk box set shown in this video is the 2009 version π€¦π»ββοΈ
π₯ Camera: John Darko / Olaf von Voss
π¬ Editor: John Darko
π Colour: Olaf von Voss
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0:00 Intro
1:22 Backstory
4:34 Kraftwerk CD box set
7:49 vs. Mohican
10:18 vs. Schiit URD + DAC
14:28 abschlieΓende Gedanken
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Hegel Viking
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