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May 5-8, 2015
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- Written by Brent Butterworth Brent Butterworth
- Parent Category: High End 2016 High End 2016
- Created: 08 May 2016 08 May 2016
The Coolest Equipment Racks at High End 2016
SoundStage! hasn’t done much coverage of equipment racks, but there were so many appealing models on display at Munich’s High End 2016 that we decided a photo essay was in order. These racks are not mere furniture. They’re all constructed specifically for audio, with various techniques used to channel and/or damp vibration that might affect audio electronics and source devices. All of these companies offer racks in many shapes, sizes, and finishes, so if you like one of these designs but need a different configuration, check out the company’s website to see what your options are.
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- Written by Brent Butterworth Brent Butterworth
- Parent Category: High End 2016 High End 2016
- Created: 07 May 2016 07 May 2016
Brent's Guide to Affordable New Gear at High End 2016
The Munich show has High End in its title, so it should come as no surprise that much of the focus at the event is on audio products costing five or six figures. But I did uncover a few pieces of nice new gear priced within the financial comfort zone of most average audiophiles. Here are the standouts, all priced well under €5000.
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- Written by Brent Butterworth Brent Butterworth
- Parent Category: High End 2016 High End 2016
- Created: 06 May 2016 06 May 2016
BACCH-SP and MQA -- A Great Demo and a Not-So-Great Demo
I’ve heard two technology demos so far at High End 2016, and my reaction to them couldn’t have been more different. One sold me in the first few seconds; it was the kind of presentation that keeps my enthusiasm for audio going after all these decades. The other disappointed me; it left me questioning the viability of the technology and wondering how it could be sold to anyone beyond the most credulous audiophiles.
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