Comments for Stereoindex.com https://www.stereoindex.com Covering your hi-fi needs Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:44:01 +0000 hourly 1 Comment on Cantico J-DAC: Italian Handcrafted DAC with Transformer-Coupled Output Stage by James McRoy https://www.stereoindex.com/dac/cantico-j-dac-italian-handcrafted-dac-with-transformer-coupled-output-stage/#comment-2800 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:44:01 +0000 https://www.stereoreviewer.com/?p=596370#comment-2800 This looks like a nice dac!

]]> Comment on Final DX3000CL: Closed-Back Headphones with Paper-Carbon Drivers and Natural Sound by Raymond https://www.stereoindex.com/headphones/final-dx3000cl-closed-back-headphones-with-paper-carbon-drivers-and-natural-sound/#comment-2060 Sun, 30 Nov 2025 18:36:58 +0000 https://stereocheck.com/?p=496382#comment-2060 I’ve heard them on an audioshow and was blown away, and that’s before I heard the price, wanted to buy them there and than but they didn’t want to sell the. So will buy them next week. I evwn like them better than the meze liric. (please make you website less jumpy, had to close 3 popups while writing this)

]]> Comment on Musetec MH SA001: Flagship preamplifier with separate channel circuits by Rick White https://www.stereoindex.com/amplifiers/musetec-mh-sa001-flagship-preamplifier-with-separate-channel-circuits/#comment-2018 Sat, 22 Nov 2025 11:32:30 +0000 https://stereocheck.com/?p=11772#comment-2018 Yes, I own this product and find it very good for what it is class A design
Which produces a very warm velvet fluid sound
I think it’s missing a lot of clarity and definition in the bass regions
I am looking at selling it on
Anybody interested?

]]> Comment on Luxman Unveils Centennial Black Edition to Celebrate 100 Years of Audio Excellence by andrew Marshall https://www.stereoindex.com/hifi/luxman-unveils-centennial-black-edition-to-celebrate-100-years-of-audio-excellence/#comment-1980 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 12:51:45 +0000 https://stereocheck.com/?p=467916#comment-1980 I purchased the Luxman Centennial Limited Edition collection in October from Dedicated Audio in Scottsdale, Az. An exceptional dealer, Dan the owner knows Luxman and how good it really is! Each of the 4 piece collections have the same serial number in order from 1-100. Mine is number 000022. Each piece is beautifully constructed with Luxman’s typical attention to detail. I have heard these pieces through my Focal Sopra II’s before purchase. Streaming Qobuz hi res through the top of the line Rohm parallel DAC’s through the SACD is heavenly. Equally smooth and with a very low noise floor is the PD 151 MkII with the LCD-5 moving coil. The phono pre amp in the 509z is excellent and selectable for high and low MC and MM. I knew the sound and have become a huge fan of Luxman for its natural sound, retro look with modern tech and its sonic purity which is to die for. Finally, as one of its defined market goals, its exquisite build quality and dedication to detail in all respects, it really appeals to those who appreciate its luxurious sound sight and feel. It is immediate upon opening the triple boxed units, the care of packaging, the plugs on all inputs to the 509z, the screw in handles to lift the heavy billet platter of the PD 151, a very well written and diagramed owners Manual with each piece (not a reference to an on line manual). It is my understanding that Luxman ships by air to the U.S. not 2 weeks on a humid ship crossing. If you spring for the phono cover (not cheap) compare it to any other turntable. Finally, if you have a stethoscope put in on the plinth and have a friend start and stop the PD 151 mk II. First table I’ve had where you can’t hear the motor! Weight is a factor with well constructed Hi Fi. All units are quite heavy. You will not have buyers remorse with Luxman. Allow the proper run in time and you will be elated. It keeps sounding better and better and better!

]]> Comment on Tonewinner AD-60: Class AB integrated power amplifier by Doug Hogan https://www.stereoindex.com/amplifiers/tonewinner-ad-60-class-ab-integrated-power-amplifier/#comment-1965 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 04:11:09 +0000 https://stereocheck.com/?p=195508#comment-1965 I own the product and wrote the only consumer review for it which appears on the Summit HiFi website . You can see my opinions subjective as they are. Would welcome any feedback about product from anyone. I kind of feel like I am the only owner out there. By the way I enjoy your informative articles.

]]> Comment on FiiO SP5: Precision, Power, and Pure Sound in a Compact Desktop Form by J Woo https://www.stereoindex.com/speakers/fiio-sp5-precision-power-and-pure-sound-in-a-compact-desktop-form/#comment-1928 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 21:17:29 +0000 https://stereocheck.com/?p=496047#comment-1928 $750

]]> Comment on Rekkord Audio F400: German-built automatic turntable with Ortofon 2M Red and floating sub-chassis by Todd https://www.stereoindex.com/turntables/rekkord-audio-f400-german-built-automatic-turntable-with-ortofon-2m-red-and-floating-sub-chassis/#comment-1919 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 14:09:50 +0000 https://stereocheck.com/?p=496062#comment-1919 In reply to JeremyF.

Looks like $799.00 to $949.00 on their website, and out of stock.

]]> Comment on Music Hall Stealth: Audiophile-Grade Direct Drive Turntable Returns After 20 Years by Jackster Straw https://www.stereoindex.com/turntables/music-hall-stealth-audiophile-grade-direct-drive-turntable-returns-after-20-years/#comment-1917 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 06:19:27 +0000 https://stereocheck.com/?p=496151#comment-1917 This review makes it seem like the Stealth is newly introduced. It’s not. It’s been out for several years already.

]]> Comment on FiiO SP5: Precision, Power, and Pure Sound in a Compact Desktop Form by Ronald E Myers https://www.stereoindex.com/speakers/fiio-sp5-precision-power-and-pure-sound-in-a-compact-desktop-form/#comment-1916 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 21:40:44 +0000 https://stereocheck.com/?p=496047#comment-1916 What is the cost

]]> Comment on FiiO SP5: Precision, Power, and Pure Sound in a Compact Desktop Form by Leonard Fuller https://www.stereoindex.com/speakers/fiio-sp5-precision-power-and-pure-sound-in-a-compact-desktop-form/#comment-1909 Sun, 02 Nov 2025 11:14:02 +0000 https://stereocheck.com/?p=496047#comment-1909 My vision of “sugar plums” has just been replaced.

]]> Comment on Rekkord Audio F400: German-built automatic turntable with Ortofon 2M Red and floating sub-chassis by JeremyF https://www.stereoindex.com/turntables/rekkord-audio-f400-german-built-automatic-turntable-with-ortofon-2m-red-and-floating-sub-chassis/#comment-1891 Sat, 01 Nov 2025 07:17:47 +0000 https://stereocheck.com/?p=496062#comment-1891 Whats the price on this one? 🙂

]]> Comment on Pro-Ject Debut Reference 10: Flagship Turntable Redefining Affordable High-End Vinyl Playback by MARTIN Robert SHARRAS https://www.stereoindex.com/turntables/pro-ject-debut-reference-10-flagship-turntable-redefining-affordable-high-end-vinyl-playback/#comment-1877 Fri, 31 Oct 2025 18:03:46 +0000 https://stereocheck.com/?p=495945#comment-1877 Lovely attractive turntable thanks Martin

]]> Comment on The Melco S1 is a network switch for audiophiles by Jaap https://www.stereoindex.com/hifi/the-melco-s1-is-a-network-switch-for-audiophiles/#comment-1395 Sat, 26 Jul 2025 07:18:06 +0000 https://stereocheck.com/?p=456191#comment-1395 Have bought one last week. Far byond my expectations. Recommended Five star device.

]]> Comment on Gustard C18: Clock for 10 MHz DAC by lachrira https://www.stereoindex.com/hifi/gustard-c18-clock-for-10-mhz-dac/#comment-1391 Sat, 19 Jul 2025 20:09:42 +0000 https://stereocheck.com/?p=12451#comment-1391 J’ai acquis la Gustard C18 pour compléter le dac Gustard ,R26. Il manque le mode d’emploi. Comment choisir entre l’entrée sur les signaux carrés et celle pour les signaux sinusoïdaux?

]]> Comment on Vandersteen Unleashes the Quatro Wood CT Evo: A Flagship Soul in a Familiar Frame by Janis Reuten https://www.stereoindex.com/speakers/vandersteen-unleashes-the-quatro-wood-ct-evo-a-flagship-soul-in-a-familiar-frame/#comment-1390 Sat, 19 Jul 2025 19:30:30 +0000 https://stereocheck.com/?p=472654#comment-1390 Love the design of these speakers!!

]]> Comment on SMSL VMV A1 PRO: Integrated Amplifier with Unmatched Precision and Flexibility by Ron https://www.stereoindex.com/amplifiers/smsl-vmv-a1-pro-gan-powered-integrated-amplifier-with-unmatched-precision-and-flexibility/#comment-1389 Fri, 11 Jul 2025 16:16:24 +0000 https://stereocheck.com/?p=466971#comment-1389 It would be nice if you had either signal sensing or remote on, stereo XLR inputs, and a VU meter.

]]> Comment on Sony WF-C710N: Wireless Earbuds with Major Upgrades by Jon https://www.stereoindex.com/headphones/sony-wf-c710n-wireless-earbuds-with-major-upgrades/#comment-1350 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 15:06:45 +0000 https://stereocheck.com/?p=466197#comment-1350 Looking forward to this one!

]]> Comment on SimAudio Moon Neo 390: Extremely versatile network player by Kevin https://www.stereoindex.com/streaming/simaudio-moon-neo-390-extremely-versatile-network-player/#comment-1349 Sat, 15 Mar 2025 13:42:15 +0000 https://stereocheck.com/?p=460487#comment-1349 What is a “neo” 390? I don’t see that terminology on Simaudio’s website description.

]]> Comment on Wharfedale EVO 4.3: Legendary Floorstanding speakers by Kyriakos https://www.stereoindex.com/speakers/wharfedale-evo-4-3-legendary-floorstanding-speakers/#comment-1348 Sat, 15 Mar 2025 00:55:22 +0000 https://stereocheck.com/?p=186363#comment-1348 I’d prefer if you could add a personal flavour on the review, maybe a follow-up listening experience?. As an owner of these speaker, they are a bit laidback but crystal clear and very easy to listen.

]]> Comment on Klipsch Flexus Core 300: High-end soundbar featuring a 5.1.2 surround sound configuration by rbhojan https://www.stereoindex.com/speakers/klipsch-flexus-core-300-high-end-soundbar-featuring-a-5-1-2-surround-sound-configuration/#comment-1345 Thu, 06 Mar 2025 18:24:42 +0000 https://stereocheck.com/?p=452843#comment-1345 When is it releasing though? 🙂

]]> Comment on Yamaha SR-B30A: A simple and effective soundbar by Brian https://www.stereoindex.com/speakers/yamaha-sr-b30a-a-simple-and-effective-soundbar/#comment-1344 Mon, 03 Mar 2025 18:31:36 +0000 https://stereocheck.com/?p=190323#comment-1344 I just bought this soundbar and for general TV watching I am very disappointed. Mainly because, unlike other soundbars I have owned, this one does not have any sort of volume leveling.
It also lacks a lot of features common to other soundbars.

]]> Comment on NAD C 298: A robust and versatile stereo power amplifier by Glen Fleetwood https://www.stereoindex.com/amplifiers/nad-c-298-a-robust-and-versatile-stereo-power-amplifier/#comment-1342 Fri, 28 Feb 2025 18:31:23 +0000 https://stereocheck.com/?p=457804#comment-1342 If buy it if I didn’t have Marantz.

]]> Comment on Luxman DA-07X: High-performance DAC by Aki https://www.stereoindex.com/dac/luxman-da-07x-high-performance-dac/#comment-1341 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 04:46:11 +0000 https://stereocheck.com/?p=198050#comment-1341 Is it just me but, from the back view, seeing the folded top cover makes it look cheap ? I had the DA-06 and it looked much better.

]]> Comment on Onkyo NS-6170: Intuitive network audio player by Josip https://www.stereoindex.com/hifi/onkyo-ns-6170-intuitive-network-audio-player/#comment-1339 Tue, 18 Feb 2025 04:27:38 +0000 https://stereocheck.com/?p=181257#comment-1339 Zadovoljan sam sa kvalitetom zvuka.
Komplicirano je traženje internetskih radio postaja.

]]> Comment on NAD C 298: A robust and versatile stereo power amplifier by HASSAN AB RASHID https://www.stereoindex.com/amplifiers/nad-c-298-a-robust-and-versatile-stereo-power-amplifier/#comment-1338 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 23:39:10 +0000 https://stereocheck.com/?p=457804#comment-1338 NAD C298 Price?

]]> Comment on Yamaha RX-A3080: Fully equipped flagship AV Receiver by K Antonio https://www.stereoindex.com/home-cinema/yamaha-rx-a3080-fully-equipped-flagship-av-receiver/#comment-1337 Sun, 16 Feb 2025 05:25:46 +0000 https://stereocheck.com/?p=462598#comment-1337 This Yamaha reciever has features that I would expect to see 👀 on a much more expensive McIntosh product!!!

]]> Comment on Pioneer VSX-835: Wallet-Friendly AV Receiver with 4K Ultra HD and 8K Resolution Support by BK Steve https://www.stereoindex.com/home-cinema/pioneer-vsx-835-wallet-friendly-av-receiver-with-4k-ultra-hd-and-8k-resolution-support/#comment-1336 Fri, 07 Feb 2025 19:18:17 +0000 https://stereocheck.com/?p=462312#comment-1336 Might seem like a stripped down system, but the important parts are there. Has an AM tuner(rare but useful), plenty of 8K HDMI ports, supports all the latest sound formats that are not even listed in specs. For a small or medium setup the power output is plenty. Even with my budget mini speakers and low power subwoofer it sounds great in a 400 square foot living room. Don’t let the lack of internet connectivity scare you. Connect a decent streaming box for $50-$100 and that will far outlive the usefulness of built-in apps. Those usually lose support after a couple of years making your receiver outdated. This one is MORE future-proof because you can always swap a streamer for a newer faster one cheaply.

]]> Comment on Advance-Paris by Nicholas Leong https://www.stereoindex.com/audio/advance-paris/#comment-1335 Sat, 01 Feb 2025 09:17:20 +0000 https://stereocheck.com/?p=180962#comment-1335 I just learned about the AP A10 Classic and A12 amplifiers while gathering information on building a modern audio system to match or exceed my aging McIntosh system. Built quality and sound performance are my top priority while I will like to support budding brands. Due to the biased and unjustified libel and slander by US and its cohorts against China I will prioritize buying products made in China. So, if your products are made in China, let me know please, it will be plus points in your favour.

]]> Comment on Denon AVR-X2700H: AV Receiver equipped with a automatic home theater calibration system by Joseph Luwasi https://www.stereoindex.com/home-cinema/denon-avr-x2700h-av-receiver-equipped-with-a-automatic-home-theater-calibration-system/#comment-1333 Thu, 30 Jan 2025 18:28:56 +0000 https://stereocheck.com/?p=449936#comment-1333 I own this AVR it’s awesome.

]]> Comment on The Wadax Studio Player kicks off the Studio Line as its very first model by Curtis Bruce Huffman https://www.stereoindex.com/hifi/the-wadax-studio-player-kicks-off-the-studio-line-as-its-very-first-model/#comment-1332 Wed, 29 Jan 2025 17:49:39 +0000 https://stereocheck.com/?p=451227#comment-1332 i am going to a listening party in one night to hear this; hooked up to top of the line Audio Research preamp/tube amp (330M) and Wilson Audio AlexiaV’s….i have been told its much better than the dCS Rossini i have had my eyes on……whats the price point on the external power supply and the clock………? cant wait to hear it….and is this unit able to be upgraded/updated with new parts or downloads?

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