Author Archives: Wylie Williams
Streophile reviews the GoldenEar Aon 2
Normally I write my own blog, but on a lazy day I just cut and paste. This time I am giving you a cut an paste of an email from Sandy Gross, founder of GoldenEar Technology. If you click on … Continue reading
Oh frabjous day…
I received my absolute sound 2014 high-end audio buyer’s guide today. Sure it was mostly stuff priced like new cars, but as always I was pleased to see so many reasonably priced components from my brands on the list. GoldenEar … Continue reading
New GoldenEar Technology SuperCenters are here!
Yes, they are here, in stock and on demo for interested parties. The photos don’t show it, but their 11 ” depth specification is real; way bigger than the 4″ depth of the SuperSat center speakers, and it doesn’t take … Continue reading
New Goldenear Technology center speakers coming
I don’t usually write about new products that are not yet available, but when the maker announces them at trade shows the word gets out on the internet and customers start emailing me with questions. That happened to me this … Continue reading
More opinion of GoldenEar Technology Triton Seven
I’ve just received feedback on the Triton Seven. A friend (and customer) had been waiting to hear them so he came over for a listen. On hearing them he was very positive in his praise, and said that he will … Continue reading
First Listen GoldenEar Technology Triton Seven
My demo GoldenEar Technology Triton Sevens arrived two weeks ago, two days before we left for a ten day trip. Since I had been told that the Sevens need 100 to 150 hours break in, their arrival before the trip was a stroke … Continue reading
The Sound of Vincent Audio amplifiers
The recent buyer of a Vincent Audio SP331MK has continued to email me with updates. His latest is a good explanation of the Vincent sound and I believe it characterizes well the sound of the SP331, SP331MK, and the SV237. … Continue reading
Miscellany from Wylie
NYTimes article: “The New Audio Geeks — A high-tech audience catches on to the appeal of high fidelity.” The article discusses the slowly growing phenomenon of a few iPod/earbud listeners moving up to actual sound systems. An interview with Roy Hall of music hall audio is part of … Continue reading
A new owner’s odyssey with the Vincent Audio SP331MK power amplifier
My customer picked up his new SP331MK last Saturday. The SP331MK is a 150 watts per channel power amplifier “Editors’ Choice Award” 2012 – The Absolute Sound Magazine, retailing at $2399. He is using a Vincent Audio SA-T1 tube preamplifier. Over a period of five … Continue reading
Bel Canto Design in 2013 Stereophile Recommended Components
Three were tested – three made the list. All Class A. Bel Canto e.One DAC3.5VB Mk.II: $3495 Like other Bel Canto products, the e.One DAC3.5BV is roughly half the width of a typical audio component and boasts a black-painted steel chassis … Continue reading