Adam Audio’s D3V is a small room hi-fi system for €329
Oct 10, 2024 · Adam Audio has this week announced the D3V desktop audio system: a pair of small two-way active loudspeakers in which a 1.5″ AMT tweeter (that the German company calls ‘D-ART’) hands off to a 3.5″ long-throw mid/bass driver which in turn is augmented by a pair of 3.5″ side-firing passive radiators. According to Adam Audio, bass on the ...
The best way to stream hi-res audio from Apple Music
Jun 10, 2021 · The best way is the only way. In my previous post on hi-res audio on Apple Music, I detailed how Apple’s ‘hi-res lossless’ content – 24bit/96kHz or 24bit/192kHz streams – are often downsampled or resampled by the playback hardware, often unbeknownst to the end-user and thus negating the benefits of streaming a hi-res file. …
Buying direct vs. buying from a dealer | Darko.Audio
Oct 11, 2024 · John currently lives in Berlin where he creates videos and podcasts for Darko.Audio. He has previously contributed to 6moons, TONEAudio, AudioStream and Stereophile.
Cambridge Audio readies EXA100 amplifier, EXN100 streamer
Oct 9, 2024 · And yes, the EXN100’s 1280x720px front-panel display shows music metadata, cover art, a clock or VU meters. Both products are “Designed, engineered and acoustically optimised at Cambridge Audio’s own London-based music venue and HQ, Melomania”. The EXA100 is priced at £1999, €2199 or US$2199 (right in the middle of EVO150 territory ...
In Berlin for review: KEF’s Q Concerto Meta | Darko.Audio
by John Darko September 28, 2024, 11:12. Newly arrived in Berlin, KEF’s all-new Q Concerto Meta (US$1299 or €1198/pair) starts with a 0.75″ aluminium tweeter, concentrically and coincidentally aligned with a 4″ aluminium midrange driver. This is what KEF calls Uni-Q, presented here in its 12th Generation design, complete with a ...
Second opinion: Eversolo DMP-A8 review - Darko.Audio
Aug 27, 2024 · The proper step-up comes vai the Eversolo DMP-A8 which builds on the success of the original but reworks many aspects to arrive at a higher tier of performance and functionality. Pricing gets a corresponding bump: the DMP-A8 sells for USD$1980 — more than double the DMP-A6’s asking. I still use the DMP-A6 regularly so I’ll first focus on ...
KEF R3 Meta video review - Darko.Audio
Sep 18, 2023 · This video review started life in Portugal where, searching for a larger-sounding standmount with a heavy splash of colour, I landed on the R3 Meta from KEF (€2200/pair). The high-gloss Indigo Blue finish had my name all over it. The matching S3 stands (€700/pair), also available in Indigo Blue, sealed the deal. Predictably, there’d be a ...
We need to talk… - darko.audio
Oct 10, 2024 · The time that goes into making a Darko.Audio video. I’ve been trying to make this BTS explainer for at least two years but review videos have always come first. Well, until this week. In this video, I detail the time and effort that goes into each of our review videos. No, I don’t count the hours poured into listening, only video production.
LAiV Harmony DAC review - Darko.Audio
Apr 26, 2024 · Laiv’s published road map already includes a pre/headamp, external power supply, screen-enabled server and GaNFet monos. First up is the Harmony DAC which previews a half-width chassis one rack space tall. It’s styled to the T’ai Chi. There’s an informative 3.8” diagonal grey-scale display of 320 x 132px. In Darko Speak we spy ...
Accuphase readies E-700 Class A integrated amplifier
Feb 15, 2024 · The E-700 promises 35wpc into 8 Ohms, 70wpc into 4 Ohms, 140wpc into 2 Ohms and 160wpc into 1 Ohm. Each channel is driven by four MOSFETs running in a push-pull configuration. The Class A operation of those MOSFETs means that they are always on to see the E-700 pull 178 Watts from the wall whether playing music or not.