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The best way to stream hi-res audio from Apple Music
Jun 10, 2021 · The best way is the only way. In my previous post on hi-res audio on Apple Music, I detailed how Apple’s ‘hi-res lossless’ content – 24bit/96kHz or 24bit/192kHz streams – are often downsampled or resampled by the playback hardware, often unbeknownst to the end-user and thus negating the benefits of streaming a hi-res file. …
Second opinion: Eversolo DMP-A6 review - Darko.Audio
Aug 14, 2023 · Lastly, I should mention the existence of the DMP-A6 Master Edition which is a limited edition, factory upgraded version selling for US$1299. That’s a difference of US$400 and it gets us upgraded opamps, “femto” level clocking, and a subtle bit of bling in the form of gold accents on the front panel.
Darko’s Best of 2024 (Part 2): Campfire Audio’s Clara IEM
Dec 17, 2024 · But there’s a catch. The insistent treble of many IEMs keeps his volume control on a tighter leash than he would like. “The treble is usually the first thing I notice when I turn up the volume”, says Cortini, “and that kind of tuning can be distracting in the long run”. Inside the acrylic (and titanium) earpieces sit 1) a dual-magnet dynamic bio-cellulose driver for the bass, 2) a ...
2024’s best true wireless IEMs | Darko.Audio
Dec 10, 2024 · Bowers & Wilkins launches Pi6, Pi8 true wireless IEMs Sennheiser’s Momentum True Wireless 4 land with aptX Lossless True wireless with a twist: iFi Go pod review
Darko’s Holiday Gift Guide 2024 (video redux) | Darko.Audio
Dec 17, 2024 · 🎥 Camera: John Darko / Olaf von Voss 🎬 Editor: John Darko 🌈 Colour: Olaf von Voss 🕺🏻 Motion GFX: John Darko 💰 Ad segment: John Darko
Bose buys McIntosh, Sonus faber & Sumiko | Darko.Audio
Nov 19, 2024 · FULL PRESS RELEASE. November 19, 2024 – Today, Bose Corporation, a company synonymous with delivering amazing, premium audio experiences since its founding, announced the acquisition of McIntosh Group, the parent company of renowned high-performance and luxury audio brands that include McIntosh and Sonus faber. McIntosh Group manufactures the world’s finest amplifiers, speakers, turntables ...
JBL L52 Classic review - Darko.Audio
Jan 2, 2023 · Approximately three years ago, I had the opportunity to review JBL’s reintroduction of its L100 speaker. That new L100 Classic featured the outward appearance of the original, with its iconic Quadrex foam grill available in orange, bright blue or black.
In Berlin for review: KEF’s Q Concerto Meta | Darko.Audio
Sep 28, 2024 · Being the only 3-way standmount in the new Q Series Meta range, KEF reached back to 1969 for a 3-way standmount from its past to lend the newbie the ‘Concerto’ moniker.Catch up on the vintage Concerto here and watch KEF’s new promo video here.We should, however, note the visual disconnect between the old and new Concerto.
Darko’s Product of the Year 2024
Dec 24, 2024 · End-of-year ‘best of’ lists should be easy to put together: take a breezy look back at the year almost gone and pick a few favourites. Job done. If only it were that simple. I think calling ‘best’ is a fool’s errand, largely because no single …