Recent content by Dre_J

Thanks Mike, Mep, and Mike! I'm glad you enjoyed reading the show report.

My show report covering Analog & Digital Sources at AXPONA 2025 is now online here: AXPONA 2025 Analog & Digital Sources - The Absolute Sound "To offset the inevitable impossibility of one person covering all 213 show rooms, I mostly prioritized new and newly introduced products based on...

For anyone reading this thread: If you'd like to read more specifics about the Gauder DARC 250 Mk II, which was the subject of the original post, you can read my equipment report of the speaker that goes into more detail and adds substance to why it received a Golden Ear Award from me. This is...

I think I'd get more track time with the speaker. :)

For clarification, what speaker are you talking about, specifically?

TAS: 2024 Golden Ear: Gauder Akustik DARC 250 Mk II Loudspeaker - The Absolute Sound by Andre Jennings 2024 Golden Ear: Gauder Akustik DARC 250 Mk II Loudspeaker - The Absolute Sound "Based on the many attributes observed during in-house evaluation and those mentioned throughout the TAS...

Thanks Mark. It was a lot of work to evaluate all three components individually and in different combinations (9+) and then condense the info into one report while trying to keep it succinct and informative. Dre

Soulution 350 Phonostage, 326 Preamplifier, and 312 Stereo Amplifier - The more Affordable Soulutions! by Andre Jennings My Tas Equipment Report of the Soulution 350 Phonostage, 326 Preamplifier, and 312 Stereo Amplifier is now online Here: Soulution 350 Phonostage, 326 Preamplifier, and 312...

Oldest Component in system is my ReVox G36 tubed reel to reel tape deck, late 1960's. Second oldest component in system is my Stellavox SP7 reel to reel tape deck with large reel adapter, 1971. Third oldest component in system is my Nagra IV-S reel to reel tape deck with custom large reel...

The DARC 750 looks interesting. If they improve on the DARC 250's attributes, it will be a step forward for those who cotton to that view into a performance. The DARC 250 loudspeakers I evaluated were favorably transparent, dynamic, resolving, and engaging when paired with capable...

Hana Umami Blue Phono Cartridge - Equipment Report - Lightning Strikes Again, And This Time It's Blue! Equipment Report by Andre Jennings My TAS Equipment Report of the Hana Umami Red Phono Cartridge is now online here: Hana Umami Blue Phono Cartridge - The Absolute Sound "The Umami Blue was...

TAS: Preparing For AXPONA + more. Episode 3 of "My Lunch With Andre" Lunch Chat In this "My Lunch With Andre" series we talk about a few topics: Preparing For AXPONA, getting around the show, brief mono vs. stereo cartridges, and more Direct link: How Do You Prepare for AXPONA 2023? | My...

TAS: "My Lunch With Andre" - Michael Fremer & Andre Jennings Have a Lunch Chat In this "My Lunch With Andre" series we talk about a few topics related to vinyl and tape. Direct Link: Michael Fremer & Andre Jennings Chat | My Lunch With Andre - YouTube​ See the time stamps for sections of...

Acoustic Signature Tornado Neo Turntable with TA-2000 Neo Tonearm - In With The Neo Equipment report by Andre Jennings My TAS Equipment Report of the Acoustic Signature Tornado Neo Turntable with TA-2000 Neo Tonearm is now online here: Acoustic Signature Tornado Neo Turntable with TA-2000 Neo...

Don't blink or else you will miss it. Below is a 4 second short video of the Studer A820 playing tape from the side view: YouTube Link here: Studer A820 pair (4 second short) - YouTube Embedded Link Here: ************** If that's too short, you can see a different 54 second view of the...