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The Absolute Sound

Apr 01 2025
Magazine

The Absolute Sound is the world’s preeminent source of expert reviews, features, and commentary on high-performance audio and music.

The Absolute Sound

Letters

Subjective Reviewing vs. Objective Observation

FUTURE TAS

Vintage Hi-Fi Ads • A nostalgic remembrance of audio advertising past.

Hana SL MK II Phono Cartridge • A New Overachiever Overachieves More!

Specs & Pricing

Technics SL-1300G Direct-Drive Turntable • Sweet Spot

Specs & Pricing

Ortofon AS-212R Tonearm • A New Classic

Specs & Pricing

Magnepan MG1.7x Loudspeaker • eXtraordinary!

Specs & Pricing

Focal Diva Utopia Loudspeaker • “Lifestyle” Product?

Specs & Pricing

Metaxas & Sins Czar Full-Range Electrostatic Loudspeaker • Back to the Future

Specs & Pricing

Bowers & Wilkins 702 S3 Signature Loudspeaker • The Law of Threes

Specs & Pricing

Gershman Acoustics 30th Anniversary Black Swan Loudspeaker • Dualities

Specs & Pricing

Metronome AQWO 2+ CD/SACD Player, DAC, Streamer • French Delicacy

Specs & Pricing

The AQWO Family

Lumin S1 with Lumin X1 Power Supply Upgrade • A New Lease on Life

Specs & Pricing

Schiit Audio Gungnir 2 DAC, Kara F Preamplifier, and Wotan Power Amplifier • The Schiit GigaStack

Specs & Pricing

QUA NTU MLEAP • dCS Varèse Digital Playback System

Specs & Pricing

Robert Harley on Varèse's Technology

Manufacturer Comments

Folk in Silhouette • The Continuing Legacy of Gillian Welch & David Rawlings

The Acadia Universe of Yasmin Williams • Bringing a Fresh New Approach to Folk Music

Silkroad Ensemble's American Railroad • Latest Project Unites World-Class Players and Composers

The Luminessence Series • New Vinyl Reissues Explore ECM's Vast Catalog

ROCK ETC

JAZZ

CLASSICAL

Q&A • RoyDelgado Klipsch Principal Engineer

Formats

  • OverDrive Magazine

Languages

  • English