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The Absolute Sound Podcast

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High-End Audio
Audio Equipment
Audio Quality
High-Performance Audio
High-Fidelity Audio
Electrostatic Headphones
Bass Response
Audio Engineering
Class D Amplifier
Streaming Amplifiers
Digital Audio
Perlisten
Audio Performance
Streaming Services
Dolby Atmos
Dynaudio Contour 20 Black Edition
Java Hi-Fi
Martin Logan Motion XT F100
Loudspeakers

The Absolute Sound is the world’s preeminent source of expert reviews, features, and commentary on high-performance audio and music. Since 1973, TAS has set the standard for quality audio and music journalism, helping to shape the industry and guiding audio enthusiasts and music lovers to components and recordings that faithfully reproduce the sounds one might hear in a good concert hall. The Abso... more

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Instead of forcing you to piece together a complex computer-based setup or manage a noisy network-attached storage drive, Aurender positions this unit as a quiet, central anchor for your digital ecosystem. But at four thousand dollars, does it offer ... more

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As you may know, there are technical reasons that active speakers can be advantaged, and as a result, I’ve covered a few of these speakers in the last year or so. ATC is also noteworthy as a major pro audio speaker-maker. I have had good experiences ... more

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Can true wireless earbuds satisfy the critical ear of a high-end audio enthusiast? In this video, John Quain, a reviewer for The Absolute Sound, puts the Technics EAH-AZ100 earbuds to the test to see if they live up to their "Reference Class" brandin... more

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The Advance Paris A10 APEX integrated amplifier represents an intriguing proposition in the contemporary Hi-Fi landscape. Retailing at $3,499 US, it positions itself as a feature-rich, high-value hub designed to capture the emotional core of analog p... more

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Recent Guests

Bill Parrish
Representative at GTT Audio, North American importer/distributor
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Episode: Technics SL-1500CS turntable
Dan Romer
A key member of the Perlisten Audio design team
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Episode: Innovators Series: Perlisten Audio
Eric Wiederholz
An engineer on the Perlisten Audio design team
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Stephen Messenek
A member of the Perlisten Audio design team
Perlisten Audio
Episode: Innovators Series: Perlisten Audio
Richard Vandersteen
Founder of Vandersteen Audio, known for innovative high-end audio products
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Episode: New Vandersteen L5 Audio Control Center Preview: 7 Major Audio Problems Series
Daniele Cohen
Founder and chief designer of Alsyvox
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Episode: Alsyvox Michaelangelo Preview and Interview
Martin Bell
Founder and CEO of Java Hi-Fi, an amplifier manufacturer
Java Hi-Fi
Episode: Perlisten R7t Speakers & R10 Subs Review
Richard Césarri
Audio expert who shares insights about hi-fi equipment
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Episode: McIntosh C2800 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier Review
Dimitri Peussel
CEO of Advanced Paris
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John Quain
Host of The Absolute Sound Podcast

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#175
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Apple Podcasts
#193
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Apple Podcasts
#220
South Africa/Technology

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Silent Angel Extreme Trio Stack Review
Q: Nice to see you again. So first, let's start with your background. How did you get involved in this on the digital side of things?
Eric explains Silent Angel's origins in Taiwan (2014), the progression from Zero MK5 to a music server and then to audiophile switches, and how the NX switch, GX clock, and FX power supply fit into the Extreme Trio.
Best Speakers Series: Wilson Sasha V Revisited
Q: What thoughts do you have about the Sasha V since your review?
Alan expressed that time alignment is a significant factor in the speaker's performance and encourages experiencing it in a demo setting to appreciate its effects.
Alsyvox Michaelangelo Preview and Interview
Q: Could you tell us a little bit about how ribbon loudspeakers work?
Ribbon speakers are perfect line sources that provide a more homogeneous sound due to the continuous ribbon design, which enhances the listening experience.
New Vandersteen L5 Audio Control Center Preview: 7 Major Audio Problems Series
Q: What made you think that EQ could be beneficial?
Early recordings often had less bass on LPs, leading to a mix that sometimes sounded muddy. The new EQ aims to provide enhanced audio clarity and enjoyment for older recordings.
New Vandersteen L5 Audio Control Center Preview: 7 Major Audio Problems Series
Q: Can you tell us about the new preamp and its EQ features?
The L5 Audio Control Center is a 12 dB fully balanced preamp that includes EQ adjustments, presets for different types of music, and ensures high sound quality without introducing additional noise.

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What is The Absolute Sound Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A deep bedrock for high-end audio enthusiasts, this show centers on reviews, system-building philosophy, and in-depth discussions of components, formats, and playback workflows. Episodes repeatedly explore how individual pieces—DACs, turntables, loudspeakers, streamers, and cables—sound in practical setups, often comparing architectures (NOS versus oversampling, outboard clocks, FPGA DACs) and discussing real-world listening notes, room interactions, and setup tips. Across episodes, the emphasis is on musicality, transparency, and the relationship between technical measurements and listening experience, with practical buying guidance, value judgments, and occasional industry storytelling. The format tends to blend rigorous technical explana... more

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