
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
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 338 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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Alan Taffel provides a sneak peek of what's to come from his full review of the 1400 Wpc Goldmund Telos 8800 Monoblock Amplifiers. You'll have to check out the complete review in an upcoming issue of The Absolute Sound magazine.
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We've all heard of the word trifecta. So I was curious. What's the definition? There's a couple of them. One of them is any situation where three notable achievable are or outcomes occur together, especially if they're all positive. In short, it's a ... more
In this video, John Quain takes a closer look at the DALI KUPID entry-level bookshelf speakers. Priced at $600 for a pair, these compact speakers feature a two-way design with a rear port. We’ll explore their design, specifications, and sound quality... more
When introducing its second generation classic, a line of speakers, opera described them as embodying the classicism of both music and Italian craftsmanship. That's an intriguing description, but how does it apply to the Prima V2 bookshelf speaker? A... more
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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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