Author Archives: Wylie Williams
First listen Vincent Audio SV 237
Though only broken in for two days, and at low volume, for me the SV 237 already fulfills the promise of its hybrid design – tube sound and solid state power. Even though my bel canto design ref 500m mono … Continue reading
The Vincent Audio SV237 integrated amplifier is coming in July
I have received word from the US importer that the new Vincent Audio SV237 is due in the USA around the end of June/beginning of July. The retail price will be $2399.95. As the SV237 will also be available on … Continue reading
Latest news on GoldenEar Technology Triton 7
I received an email from Sandy Gross about the Triton 7. Here are the first three paragraphs: Dear Wylie, We are gearing up to begin the first production runs on the Triton Seven, our new $699/ea passive tower. I have to … Continue reading
The 100 square inch stereo
My wife wanted a nice stereo in the kitchen. She wanted FM radio, a CD player and access to the network for iTunes, Internet radio and Pandora. She also wanted to preserve all her cabinet space. I really wanted to … Continue reading
DSP Anti-Mode 2.0 Dual Core – Part 1.1
This is a quick followup and a little additional information. While on the subject I’ll tell a little about DSPeaker. The maker is VLSI Solution in Finland, a manufacturer of advanced integrated circuits. What’s cool is that they make both the … Continue reading
DSPeaker Anti-mode 2.0 Dual Core – Part 1
(Which hereinafter will be called the Dual Core.) This is Day One of my experience with the Dual Core, wherein I discover its bass room correction, ignoring its other features. As a new dealer for the Dual Mode this is my first … Continue reading
Music Hall Audio
Roy Hall is the driving force of Music Hall Audio, and he is a rare individual – blunt, honest to a fault, a discerning listener, and a canny businessman. They say voters choose a candidate with whom they would feel … Continue reading
Upgrade power cables
People ask me – “Do audiophile power cables make a difference?” The good news is YES, they will improve your system. Of course the bad news is something you probably already expect – there is a correlation of the amount … Continue reading
Just arrived! Record Doctor LP cleaner
The Record Doctor record cleaning machine is back in production, and I have it. If you want to see how well it works bring me an LP for a free cleaning. It’s not as big or as automated as a … Continue reading
Vincent Audio replaces SV-236MKII Integrated amplifier
It came as real surprise that the highly reviewed SV-236MKII integrated amplifier has been discontinued. I have never carried this one despite the many excellent reviews and its selection a Editor’s Choice by The Absolute Sound. Recently however a customer … Continue reading