Best Phono Cartridges: Editors’ Choice 2024 - eCoustics
2024年12月22日 · Denon DL-103 ($349) Denon introduced the DL-103 in 1962 for professional broadcast use, and it has proven to be of the most popular and reliable phono cartridges of its kind. The low output moving coil design (0.3mV) requires a higher mass tonearm; opening the door to used Fidelity Research, SME, or EMT arms or more expensive modern arms from Kuzma, or Jelco (which recently decided to cease ...
Best AV Receivers (AVRs) Available Now in 2024 - eCoustics
2024年12月24日 · It’s worth noting that Denon’s AVR-X1700H is quite similar to the AVR-S770H but offers a longer warranty (3 years vs. 2 years) as it’s part of the company’s upgraded “X” line, as opposed to the entry level “S” line. If you can find a deal on the AVR-X1700H, it should offer comparable, or even slightly better, performance compared to the AVR-S760H.
Best Dongle DAC: Editors’ Choice 2024 - eCoustics
2024年12月16日 · They reworked the M15i by replacing the ESS DAC with the classic Cirrus Logic 43198 chip and released the M15c. That change meant that the dongle was limited to 32-bit/384kHz PCM and DSD256 (the ESS supports 32-bit/768kHz/DSD512). Audiophiles might bristle and push back with “that’s not the latest and greatest and doesn’t support X.”
Best Portable DAP (Digital Audio Player): Editors’ Choice 2024
2024年12月16日 · Articles Best Portable DAP (Digital Audio Player): Editors’ Choice 2024. The Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000T was the only portable DAP that impressed us this year, but it will cost you $2,999 USD.
Best CD Players: Editors’ Choice 2024 - eCoustics
2024年12月17日 · Rotel DT-6000 DAC/CD player ($2,299) The $2,299 USD Rotel DT-6000 DAC/CD player includes a PC-USB input supporting MQA and DSD audio playback and renders PCM 32-bit/384kHz music files through the coaxial and optical inputs supporting music streamers and media players with the included tray loading CD mechanism providing playback flexibility.. There is a rather long design development story in ...
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Best Integrated Amplifiers: Editors’ Choice 2024 - eCoustics
2024年12月20日 · Best Integrated Amp Under $2,500 Moon Audio 250i v2 Integrated Amplifier MOON by Simaudio 250i v2 ($2,400) Our review of this “old school” integrated amplifier will appear after Christmas but it was an easy pick for 2024.
Best AV Receivers: Editors' Choice 2024 - ecoustics.com
4 天之前 · Best Budget 9-Channel AVR: Onkyo TX-NR7100 ($899) Although Onkyo’s TX-NR7100 has been on the market since early 2022, it is still current in the company’s line-up and still widely available to purchase online. Also, as recently as December, 2024, the company has delivered free over-the-air software updates to the NR7100, including bug fixes and new features.
Schiit Audio’s Wotan Stereo Power Amp Might Finally ... - eCoustics
2024年11月21日 · Amplifiers Schiit Audio’s Wotan Stereo Power Amp Might Finally Convince You to Join the Clan. Lots of power, practical integration and control, and a reasonable price tag make the Wotan power amp worth consideration, especially if you own other Schiit Audio components.
Affordable Vintage Loudspeakers: The Budget Audiophiler
2022年8月22日 · As much as I enjoy hunting for vintage amplifiers, the search for affordable vintage loudspeakers is a lot easier for the simple reason that there are thousands of models to choose from if we take a look at the products that were released between 1960 – 1990.Not all of them were good, but if you do some homework, you can come up with a rather substantial list of good loudspeakers that were ...