The Sharks Best Products of 2018

[Mike]

Ok, let’s go!


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[kzhtoo]

MSB Discrete, Premier, Reference, Select II
Gryphon Diablo 300
Magico A3

[Mr Peabody]

From products I've been exposed to in 2018. I suppose those magazines do the same, pull from what they've reviewed only.

Amps, easy, the ARC 160M's. ( I can't remember when an amp knocked my socks off like that. Highly recommended listen if you have the budget.)

The PS Audio BHK pre & power combo.

The Carver 350's.

"super" or "all-in-one" integrated the Hegel 590. That's my new benchmark. I should add, in that $10k +/- range.

Speakers in the $10k range, Magico A3 and the new Dynaudio Contour.

In budget gear, Schiit. The Gungner DAC (probably out before 2018 though)

At the moment nothing stands out for 2018 to fill any other categories.

[Joe P]

Chord Hugo 2 DAC
Aesthetix Mimas Integrated Amplifier
Wilson Audio Sasha DAW
Audience Front Row cables

[XV-1]

Lyra Atlas SL

[joeinid]

Avantgarde Duo XD hands down. There’s definitely more but I’m only recommending gear that I fully enjoy and have intimate experience with them.

[Mike]

Magico A3
Magico M6
ARC REF160M
VAC 170i iQ
Avantgarde (any model) XD
MSB Select II, REF, Premier, Discrete DAC’s
Roon Nucleus+
Critical Mass Sotto Voce and Center Stage 2
D’Agostino Relentless Amplifier
Chord M Scaler
NAIM Uniti Nova and Uniti Core
Aurender ACS10
Lumin U1 mini and X1
AudioQuest Storm Series Power Cords
Shunyata Typhon QR


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[Kuoppis]

- Pass XP preamp
- Pass XP27 phono preamp
- Brinkmann Nyquist mk2 DAC
- Brinkmann Marconi mk2 preamp
- Brinkmann Edison mk2 phono preamp
- Inakustik Reference LS 4004 AIR loudspeaker cable
- Cardas Clear Beyond phono cable
- Harbeth 30.2 40th Anniversary Edition speakers
- EMT JSD P6.0 MC cartridge


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[Rob181]

Take two...

Denafrips Terminator DAC - Best R2R Dac under $5k...

[Ritmo]

Below are the ones that come to mind - released late 2017 or 2018:

Analog Sorces: VPI Fatboy tonearm (available in Pivot or Gimbal), SME Synergy (great looking package of SME 10 table, Series IV arm, Ortofon Wndfeld TI and Nagra BPS), Ortofon Century, Zesto Andros Deluxe and CH Precision P1.

Digital Sources: MSB Premier (Select II and Reference are fabulous but 2017), LUMIN X1

Electronics: D’Agostino Relentless, CH Precision A 1.1 and M1.1, Constellation, ARC Ref 160M

Speakers: Wilson Sasha DAW, Magico A3, Harbeth 40.2 40th Anniversary, Magico M6, AG Uno Fino

[puroagave]

Not a product but much more relevant, best Hi-End audio dealer: Suncoast in Fl!

[bzr]

For me, the year is when I discovered Aries Cerat .......

[Rob181]

For me, the year is when I discovered Aries Cerat .......

Aha...now I know what BZR is an acronym for - Bending Ze Rules....
Last 12 to 18 months Sir...was the criterion...

[FDPDK]

Speakes : B&W 802 D3 and Magico A3
Streamer : Lumin X1
Cables : Nordost Valhalla 2 Speaker cables.

[JimmyS]

Magico A3
Gobel Aeon
ARC 160M

[Mr Peabody]

I forgot about the Gobel. They were impressive, although carry a large price tag. At least if I had the budget, Gobel would be on my list, unlike a couple of other high dollar speakers I could mention.

Magico A3
Gobel Aeon
ARC 160M

[heihei]

CH Precision L1 + X1

[BayStBroker]

Magico A3

Lampizator Pacific

Constellation Inspiration Integrated 1.0

[Denver]

Benchmark LA4 which I will have early next month. It will go in front of my Benchmark ahb2 amp.

[Drrsutliff]

Ortofon Windfeld Ti

Audience Front Row

[Alpinist]

MSB Discrete, Premier, Reference and Select DACs
MSB Renderer Input Module
ARC 160M Monoblocks
Vandersteen M5-HPA and M7-HPA Monoblocks

[aKnyght]

all new products for 2018, i believe...

vinnie rossi, L2 signature preamp
viking acoustics, berlin r mk-ii loudspeakers
alp-tone audio, alp.wE cables
lumin, u1-mini

[Priaptor]

I forgot about the Gobel. They were impressive, although carry a large price tag. At least if I had the budget, Gobel would be on my list, unlike a couple of other high dollar speakers I could mention.

I was the first one to have a pair of Gobel Aeon Fine and agree, very expensive, but amazing speaker and worthwhile nominee. I have had Avalon, Wilson, Magico and NOLA including the venerable Nola CGR, Harry Pearson's favorite speaker of all time and can say I have never enjoyed a speaker more than the Gobel (especially now after all is set up, with the CH M1-->M1.1 upgrade).

My list would be limited to products released in 2018 and hence can't include the MSB Select II.

My list:
CH M1 --->M1.1 upgrade, one of the best deals (of course after spending a small fortune).
Gobel Aeon (just introduced this year even though previous non-Aeon "looks" the same)
MSB Renderer II-another amazing "deal" assuming you invested your lungs in the DAC to accept the renderer

[Ctsooner]

ARC ref 160M
Audioquest Hurricane and Dragon powercords
The Memory Player server
The Memory Player DAC
can't even remember what else I've heard that was released this year, lol. It's all blending together.

[Mordante]

Lumin U1 mini