Moondrop S8
Pro Audio Times would like to thank Moondrop for sending us this evaluation unit. At $700, Moondrop’s S8 in-ear-monitor features an 8 balanced armature driver array with a triple crossover […]
STAX SR-L500MK2 Electrostatic Earspeaker and SRM-D10 DAC/amplifier
In 1960, Stax introduced the SR-1, the world’s first electrostatic headphone. Today STAX continues on their electrostatic tradition with an array of headphones and drivers. Many audiophiles and professionals enjoy […]
Famous Letter Writer “Warhola”
Album link: Spotify, Bandcamp Band: Website, Instagram, Facebook Keys/Vocals/Guitar: M.I. DevineKeys/Vocals: Ru DevineElectric Guitar: Sonny SantosElectric Bass Guitar: Ari Folman-CohenDrums: Aynsley Powell Produced by Keith Zarriello of The ShiversRecorded & […]
Boys Climbing Ropes”All They Have To Say”
Released August 15, 2014 Bandcamp link Recorded and Produced by Manuel Nieto Mastered by Alex Saltz at APS Mastering, NYC Keys/Vocals: Little Punk Keys/Vocals/Guitar: Jordan Small Bass/Electronics: Morgan Short Drums: […]
Campfire Audio Solstice IEM
Campfire Audio’s Solstice custom-in-ear-monitor expands on the success of the Andromeda by using its 5-balanced armature driver configuration in a solid body design. Customized to each person’s ears (from impressions), […]
Moondrop in-ear-monitor roundup: KXXS, Starfield and Kanas Pro
This installment is a spotlight on Moondrop’s KXXS, Starfield and Kanas Pro earphones. All three models are well built, have good ergonomics, and offer a good value to cost ratio. […]
Emotiva TA-100 Stereo Integrated Amplifier/Preamp/DAC/Tuner
Providing fine build quality and performance at a $399 price point, the Emotiva TA-100 is a stereo integrated amplifier, preamp, phono stage, DAC, and tuner. While the TA-100 is not […]
Tansio Mirai TSMR-3 Pro
Headphones have been used by audio professionals for decades and these days, there are many high-resolution models that meet the demands of mixing and mastering. Some engineers go a step […]
Focal Listen Professional Headphones
Selling for $299, Focal Listen Professional is a closed-back, circumaural headphone that provides isolation, comfort, and durability with a tight, non-hyped sound signature. As with all headphones, the frequency response is not flat– […]
Notable New Releases for the Spring-Summer-Fall 2017
There is always more to write about. But ennui is real and not getting around to things because you’re too busy listening to the music itself are easy and true. […]