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Author Archives: Robert S. Youman

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The Dan D’Agostino Master Audio Systems Progression Integrated Amplifier – An Engineering Marvel And A Musical Tour De Force

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There is something special about the Dan D’Agostino Master Audio Systems brand and legacy. For myself, every interaction has been first class from beginning to end. This not only includes the product and the performance, but even more important are the people that stand behind it. We of course have Petra and Dan D’Agostino, but… Read More »

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AXPONA 2023 – Several Highlights and a Few Observations

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What a wonderful weekend at AXPONA 2023! The weather was quite lovely for this time of the year in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs—sunny and in the 70s and 80s. There was a certain sense of excitement and energy in the air, even beyond last year’s 2022 event as 2021 was cancelled to due to… Read More »

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Two Citadels of Sound and Performance – Exquisite New Vinyl Releases from Kirsten Edkins and Patricia Barber

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Kirsten Edkins, Shapes & Sounds, Cohearent Records (33 RPM LP) There are many talented people involved with this project, but let’s start with Kevin Gray. As many might know, Kevin is universally renowned and respected for his skills as a Mastering Engineer. This includes reissues and new releases on virtually every label and every analog… Read More »

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The Boulder 866 Integrated Amplifier – A True Standard Of Excellence

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The journey continues. In pursuit of the finest in high end audio integrated amplifiers, last month I auditioned the Aavik I-580 from the Audio Group Denmark. You can check out the review HERE. The I-580 certainly deserved its position as the flagship integrated in the Aavik lineup, but it has just recently been upstaged by… Read More »

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From Ansuz! The Mainz8 D-TC Supreme Power Distributor, PowerSwitch D-TC Supreme Ethernet Switch, and the D-TC Supreme Cables

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Introduction This review is a follow up to my earlier posting on the Aavik I-580 Integrated Amplifier. If interested, please click on the link here as it provides some very useful background information. Like the Aavik I-580, the Ansuz products discussed in this review are all part of the Audio Group Denmark portfolio. Audio Group… Read More »

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Say Yes To No! A Breakthrough Class D Design, The Aavik I-580 Integrated Amplifier

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Now that Covid has settled down and the supply/demand challenges for components and parts have been shown some relief, it seems that I will have several opportunities to continue my review series for the latest and greatest in high end integrated amplifiers. Past reviews have included products from Pass Labs, D’Agostino, Devialet, T&A, Esoteric, Simaudio,… Read More »

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Three Exciting New LP Releases That Will Blow Your Hair Back!

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Saturday Night In San Francisco, Al Di Meola, John McLaughlin, Paco DeLucia (IMPEX Records – 33 RPM) This is an outstanding release that should be a strong consideration for all vinyl fans and record collectors—regardless of your favorite genre! From a performance, recording and production perspective, when you put together a team from IMPEX Records,… Read More »

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Two New Audiophile LP Benchmarks: Eric Clapton Unplugged and Patricia Barber Higher

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Eric Clapton, Unplugged (Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab) This latest limited edition Mofi UltraDisc One-Step box set was cut by Krieg Wunderlich and pressed at RTI. You get your two 180 gram 45 RPM LPs on Supervinyl with all the usual packaging and perks, but I had to wonder if this pressing was really going to… Read More »

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For The Audiophile and Avid Vinyl Collector Who Loves to Dig – Several Holy Grail Box Sets to Get On Your Radar

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As we all know, vinyl is booming. Not only new sales, but collectable titles are also in high demand. Discogs and eBay have shown tremendous growth in sales for pre-owned and sealed out of print vinyl. Prices almost seem unfair. During the lockdown and to keep myself busy, I found myself pursuing the various Internet… Read More »

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Life Is Good – Three Audiophile Vinyl Gems

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Harry Nilsson, Nilsson Schmilsson. Mobile Fidelity Originally released on RCA in 1971, this is a title that deserved an audiophile reissue long ago. Considered by many as the “American Beatle” (an opinion also shared by the Beatles), Nilsson was an innovative if not highly charged song writer and singer in the midst of many talented… Read More »

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