Most audiophiles know of the unwavering commitment to accuracy and groundbreaking industrial design baked into the DNA of every Wilson Audio product (website), and the new Wilson Audio SabrinaX loudspeakers are no exception. This was first evident in Dave Wilson’s original assault on the state of the art with his WAMM design circa 1981, and other loudspeaker systems followed over the years. Along with advancements in materials science and simple but visually striking industrial design aesthetics, each loudspeaker system has a unique raison d’etre rather than simply various scaled-down models at different price points. Words and photos by Dave McNair…
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I must admit that I didn’t use to be a huge fan of Wilson speakers. I must also admit that saying this is an awkward way to begin a review of a Wilson speaker. But a positive review from a nay-sayer turned aficionado speaks volumes about that product’s performance and capabilities. So, let us, together, go on a journey of discovery and realization. David Wilson is rightfully considered one of the fathers of the high-end audio industry. He built a speaker-manufacturing empire and one of the most recognizable brand names in the business. When the world lost David, his son…
Many companies in high-end audio and elsewhere use a trickle-down approach to advance their products. The process begins with the development of a suite of new technologies, capabilities, components, or whatever the relevant entities might be. Typically, it’s a flagship product that functions as the impetus, target, and first deployment of the new technologies. Subsequently, the new technologies trickle down to other models, each one incorporating a subset appropriate to its price point.Looking at Wilson Audio’s products, it is natural to assume that they use a trickle-down approach, but that’s not really how it works. The majority of the development…
The brand’s penultimate speakers come in a compact and colourful package Early Verdict This X-rated version of Wilson Audio’s famous Sabrina design is the best yet. It’s compact, available in any colour you want and sounds superb. Pros +Superb sound +Finish options +Adjustable crossover Cons -Speaker terminals -Cost of options -Low impedance Wilson Audio, which operates out of Provo, Utah, first gained fame for building the first speaker system in the world that had a six figure price tag. And that tag was in US dollars, which were worth a lot more back then than they are now. But…
SME Model 15 turntable used in suberb condition EUR 7,289.15 / new price EUR 13,500
Αλλάζει πορεία η Wilson Audio, ο πασίγνωστος Αμερικάνος κατασκευαστής ηχείων που συμπληρώνει φέτος 48 χρόνια ιστορίας, στην Ελληνική αγορά. Μετακομίζει και ερχεται στο Μαρούσι και στις εγκαταστάσεις του Melody Club για να βρει τις Nagra, MSB, Boulder, Transparent κ.α. Η Melody Club θα έχει τα πρώτα Wilson Audio για ακρόαση προς το τέλος του μήνα. Ανάμεσα στα άλλα αναμένεται και το νέο μοντέλο της Wilson Audio Alexia V.
Αλλάζει πορεία η Wilson Audio, ο πασίγνωστος Αμερικάνος κατασκευαστής ηχείων που συμπληρώνει φέτος 48 χρόνια ιστορίας, στην Ελληνική αγορά.Μετακομίζει από την Αθήνα και πάει στο Μαρούσι και στις εγκαταστάσεις του Melody Club για να βρει τις Nagra, MSB, Boulder, Transparent κ.α.Η Melody Club θα έχει τα πρώτα Wilson Audio για ακρόαση προς το τέλος του μήνα. Ανάμεσα στα άλλα αναμένεται και το νέο μοντέλο της Wilson Audio Alexia V.
Written by Jeff Fritz from www.soundstageultra.com So there I was, listening to the MSB Technology S202 stereo power amplifier ($29,500, all prices USD) paired with my own MSB Discrete DAC ($9950 base price, $21,380 as configured) through Magico A5 loudspeakers ($24,800/pair). I marveled at the system’s resolution and quietness—“blacker” backgrounds I’d never heard. The sound of this system was so good, so right—so everything—I kept thinking that if I were an audiophile who didn’t have to review gear for a living and I owned such a system, where could I go from here? Would I need to “go” anywhere at all? I was so impressed by the sound that…
Art Dudley from stereophile.com In late 1996, as Listener magazine entered its third year of existence, the Spendor SP100 became my reference loudspeaker, and would remain so for a considerable time. My decision to try the SP100 was influenced by John Atkinson’s review of its antecedent, the nearly identical Spendor S100, in the December 1991 issue of Stereophile. But my purchase decision came down to two things: The SP100 did virtually everything one could ask a modern loudspeaker to do, requiring in the process far less amplifier power than usual. Just as important at the time, it sold for only $3300/pair—which explains how I could…
By Steve Huff from stevehuffphoto.com Nagra Classic System Review. Pre, Amp, DAC. As I sit and write this review I am listening to music and watching for the snowstorm that is supposed to bring us a direct hit within the next few hours. I am hearing “the biggest snowstorm in 100 years” though I have my doubts. It’s currently coming down as sleet. I am not worried though. When I was a kid in Chicago I lived through the Blizzard of 79. It was awesome as a kid but I am sure it was not so much fun for my Dad…