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Triangle Art L-200 MK2 Stereo Vacuum
Tube
Preamplifier Review
It is Triangulicious!!!
Review By Dr. Matthew Clott
The fascinating thing about
reviewing Triangle Art's L-200 MK2 vacuum tube preamplifier is that it's a tube
pre-amp… and that I know, when I agree to review it, that this review
will not get half the readership to click on it because it has the word
"tube" in it. And I will lose even more because Triangle Art is not a
mainstream name and many do not recognize it. So, for the 20% to 30%-ish of our
readership that made it this far, you will be rewarded by learning about a
pre-amp that everyone should know about! The Triangle Art L-200 MK2 is a $25,000 tube preamp that can
compete with a $40,000 preamp (tube or solid-state), built by a company that has
a creative philosophy similar to Porsche. Take a design and just keep making it
better (think 911 of the 1980s and today); they call it, "Think it
out."
--->
Triangle Art L-200 MK2 Stereo Vacuum Tube Preamplifier Review.
World Premiere Review!
Acora Acoustics QRC 2 Floorstanding
Loudspeaker Review
First-class sound quality in a luxurious form factor.
Review By Rick Becker
Val Cora must have spotted my
press pass when I first encountered their SRB two-way stand-mounted monitor at
the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest show back in
2019. He encouraged me to take a
closer look and listen as I didn't seem particularly interested. It was my
subconscious fear of tipping over heavy stone or aluminum speakers that I later
traced back to a childhood trauma incident. Fast forward to 2023 and I've become one of Acora Acoustics' biggest
fans, typically including them among the Best Rooms awards in my show reports.
Not so much because I like them as because they're so damn good. Val has been a
master of setting up rigs in a wide variety of rooms supported by a diverse
selection of amplification and front ends. That he consistently features
different top-level turntables and phono cartridges has been a particular
delight, though he also showcases digital front ends. I fear that since he
recently acquired Audio Research, his presentations may become more restricted
to their products.
--->
Acora Acoustics QRC 2 Floorstanding Loudspeaker Review.
Inside
Enjoy the Music.com's June 2026 High-End Audio Review Magazine — World
Premiere Gear, Deep Listening Reviews, & Musical Impressions
World premiere equipment reviews, analog feature, and modern
hi-fi tests.
Our incredible June issue is a must-read for music lovers who want
high-fidelity audio reviews that blend careful listening with storytelling. This edition is packed
with editorials and deep equipment tests as we celebrate music and top-rated gear. The
issue's editorials explore big trends that matter to listeners today, from the retro resurgence of analog gear to essays on timing and musicality that remind readers why fidelity still fascinates. Features such as
Why Retro Is Roaring Back and It's About Time: What Makes Music Music give context to the reviews and help readers connect product specs to real listening experiences. These pieces make
this issue become a conversation about how we value sound. And dare we ask,
value this publication. What sets this month apart is the number of World Premiere Reviews—first looks at
exceptional gear that could reshape your listening room. Standouts include the
sensational AGD Allegro (a GaN-powered integrated with R2R DAC, streamer, and MM / MC phono stage), the much-anticipated
by the audiophile world Nagra PREAMP II-S vacuum tube preamplifier, and the Bayz Audio Time Corrector that promises temporal coherence
improvements. But wait, there's more....
---> June 2026 High-End Audio Review Magazine — World Premiere Gear, Deep
Listening Reviews, & Musical Impressions.
Exclusive: Inside Vienna High-End 2026 — The Pinnacle Of Luxury Sound Unveiled
From flagship high-end audio debuts to artisan audiophile craftsmanship, this
year's HIGH END 2026 Vienna hi-fi show sets a new benchmark for excellence in audio performance.
HIGH END 2026 Vienna Show Report By Jason Kennedy
A new city and a new venue meant a challenging two days of orientation for show
reporters, but with a lot of schlepping, I found my way around the vast Austria
Centre and a couple of satellite events and heard some often expensive,
sometimes truly great sounds at this year's HIGH END. Here are the highlights.
"Vienna brought a different energy to the show — a blend of imperial elegance and modern precision that set the tone for the systems on
display," says Creative Director Steve R. Rochlin. "Exhibitors seemed determined to make a statement, filling their rooms with bold flagship debuts, lavish materials, and engineering that bordered on the obsessive. Crowds were strong from the moment the doors opened, with long lines forming outside the most
talked-about rooms as word spread of breakthrough designs and six-figure sonic spectacles. The new venue's sprawling layout encouraged deeper exploration, revealing hidden gems tucked between the major halls and boutique makers showing off handcrafted artistry. Even seasoned showgoers,
including seasoned journalists, felt a jolt of excitement as brands used Vienna's debut year to push boundaries, elevate expectations, and redefine what luxury
high-end audio can mean. It is clear that HIGH END 2026 in Vienna wasn't just a relocation — it was a
reinvention!"
---> Exclusive: Inside Vienna High-End 2026 — The Pinnacle Of Luxury Sound
Unveiled.
Cirrus Logic Unveils Professional Quality
High-Performance Audio Converters
Cirrus Logic has announced a major expansion of its flagship
audio converter lineup, introducing nine new high-performance ADCs, DACs, and CODECs aimed squarely at the
fast-growing professional and prosumer audio markets. The new devices—optimized for musical instruments, podcasting gear, active speakers, mixing consoles, and installed AV—arrive as global demand for premium sound in
mid-tier products continues to surge. According to industry reports cited by the company, the combined pro and prosumer audio sector now represents a $9 billion market, driven by creators, musicians, and integrators seeking elevated performance without
premium-tier pricing. The expanded portfolio builds on Cirrus Logic's existing CS430xx and CS530xx families, giving design engineers a broader set of tools to scale performance across multiple product tiers. The new converters incorporate enhanced analog capabilities, hybrid gain control, and a new
voltage output driver, enabling improved noise performance and simplified system design.
---> Cirrus Logic Unveils Professional Quality High-Performance Audio Converters. 
Hi-Fi+ June 2026 High-End
Audio Magazine
Editorial: Do We Audiophiles Have Too Many Choices?
Linn 360 Active Loudspeaker System With Pistonik Drive Technology
Rega Planar 6 RS Vinyl LP Turntable
Innuos Nazaré Digital Audio Music Server
Analog Relax EX300 Moving Coil (MC) Cartridge
Triangle Capella 2Active Stand-Mount Speaker Streaming System
Allnic Audio ASRA RHPA-7500 Headphone Amplifier And Integrated Amplifier
Eversolo DAC-Z10 DAC / Headphone Amplifier And Preamplifier
Connected-Fidelity CF-1010 Turntable Tonearm
Pro-Ject Flatten-It! Vinyl LP Record Flattener
...And Much More!
---> hi-fi+
June 2026 High-End Audio Magazine.
HIGHRESAUDIO Launches Native iOS App For
24-Bit Lossless Music
HIGHRESAUDIO, the German high-resolution music download and streaming service, released a native iOS app for iPhone and iPad that lets subscribers stream true lossless
24-bit Hi-Res Music and audio wirelessly to any device. The app is available free with any active subscription via
Apple's App Store and brings the service's full catalogue and editorial curation to mobile devices for the first time in a native Apple experience. The
app's interface emphasizes discovery and personalization: users can access New Releases,
Back-Catalogue, Editorial Recommendations, Performance Charts,
Multi-Genre Playlists and a Discover Mode. A Personal User Profile
(Genre-Mode) lets listeners tailor the service by age, preferred artists, genres and moods; the filter can be switched on or off and edited in account settings. The app also supports digital booklets in PDF format and persistent caching for faster load
times. HIGHRESAUDIO highlights uncompromised audio fidelity and broad device compatibility. The iOS app supports AirPlay 2,
DLNA / UPnP and Bluetooth, enabling wireless playback to Apple, DLNA and Bluetooth
devices....
---> HIGHRESAUDIO Launches Native iOS App For
24-Bit Lossless Music.
HIGH END Vienna 2026 — High-End Audio Premiere
Show Report
Where luxury and music loving audiophiles
meet
Vienna's musical heritage.
The HIGH END Vienna 2026 arrives with remarkable momentum: the
world's leading international audio show is already fully booked several months before opening. Set to take place from June 4th through 7th at the Austria Center Vienna (ACV), the early sell-out signals not only strong demand, but also a collective eagerness across the industry to witness a landmark edition. After 21 years, relocating the event to Vienna marks a symbolic and practical fresh start that many exhibitors and visitors view as a turning point. Moving the show to the Austria Center Vienna represents a strategic milestone for HIGH
END. The
venue's modern infrastructure and forward-looking facilities create a canvas for exhibitors to showcase cutting-edge audio technology in a professional, flexible environment. Organizers and participants alike expect the
center's layout and technical capabilities to elevate demonstrations, listening rooms, and product
launches.
---> HIGH END Vienna 2026 — High-End Audio Premiere Show
Report.
T.H.E. Lone Star Audio Fest 2026 Show Report
High-end audio comes back to Austin.
Lone Star Audio Fest (LSAF) 2026 Audiophile Show Coverage By Paul Schumann
Last year was a big occasion for the high-end audio community in Austin, with the T.H.E. Lone Star Audio Fest having its inaugural show there. Therefore, I was excited that Emiko and company were bringing it back for a second go. I did see some familiar faces, but also some new ones, as this audio show retained its Texas
feel. Lone Star Audiofest 2026 (LSAF) returned Memorial Day weekend, running May 22nd through 24th at the Embassy Suites in Round Rock, Texas. The three-day event promised a mix of exhibitor rooms, seminars, and live demonstrations aimed at audiophiles, hobbyists, and industry professionals. The festival highlighted a long tradition of hands-on listening rooms, DIY, and a marketplace atmosphere where both established brands and up-and-coming builders present loudspeakers, amplifiers, turntables, and DIY
projects. Demonstrations within exhibit rooms showcased the world's finest hi-fi
gear to audiophiles and music lovers alike.
---> T.H.E. Lone Star Audio Fest 2026 Show
Report.
Lyngdorf TDAI-2210 Review — Can This One Box Replace Your Streamer, DAC, And Amp?
A compact, room-correcting, streamer, Hi-Res Audio DAC, and stereo amplifier for serious music lovers,
audiophiles, and tech geeks.
Review By Dwayne Carter
Some
of the best gear in my house has shown up at the worst possible moments. A
Bryston amplifier I once reviewed arrived the same week my refrigerator quit. A
Pass Labs piece landed on my doorstep about an hour after I'd injured my back,
lifting an amplifier I should not have been lifting alone. So, when the
Lyngdorf TDAI-2210 streaming amplifier turned up on a quiet Tuesday
afternoon, I should have suspected the universe was about to charge me for the
privilege. And it did. This afternoon, I cleared my schedule for the Lyngdorf
TDAI-2210. The box glared at me from across the room. I would wait no longer. The unboxing process was relatively easy. The Lyngdorf
TDAI-2210 arrived in a heavy box. Upon opening, I found the unit nicely packed
and protected. Once everything was unboxed, the microphone stand's quality
caught me off guard. This serious microphone stand is easily worth a couple of
hundred dollars.
--->
Lyngdorf TDAI-2210 Review — Can This One Box Replace Your Streamer, DAC, And
Amp?
World Premiere Review!
Bayz Audio Time Corrector Review — Restoring Temporal Coherence
In-depth listening analysis of preserving and restoring temporal integrity for more natural, coherent sound.
Review By Rick Becker
I've met Zoltán Bay a couple of
times at AXPONA and have always been highly impressed with Bayz Audio speakers.
They are an extraordinary omni-directional, C-shaped point-source design with a
commanding presence, both visually and acoustically. His Bayz
Audio Courante 2.0 loudspeaker was highly praised by Dr. Mathew Clott back in the October 2020 issue, which is
worth revisiting to appreciate the context of this review of the Bayz Time
Corrector. When Steven R. Rochlin suggested I review the Time Corrector,
I was taken completely by surprise. We tend to pigeonhole people, even from just
a few encounters, and Zoltán was 'just' a supreme loudspeaker guy in my
mind. Little did I know at the time that he was a physicist as well as an
engineer. He was featured in a "We Ask 10 Questions For High-End Audio Manufacturers
Featuring Zoltán Bay, CEO And Designer For BAYZ Audio" back in 2020. I learned he is also working on an amplifier and has
interesting prior design experience that never made it across the Atlantic
Ocean.
---> Bayz Audio Time Corrector Review — Restoring Temporal
Coherence.
It's About Time: What Makes Music
Music
An explorations in playing the
notes versus playing the music.
Editorial By Roger Skoff
For a normal,
healthy young person, the generally accepted frequency range of human hearing is
said to be from 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Before the term "Hertz" (Hz) came into use to
honor Heinrich Hertz ( the man who proved Maxwell's wave theory correct), sound
frequencies were expressed in "cycles" per second, with one cycle being the
complete cycle of the air pressures making up a sound wave, from zero to
positive peak, to zero, to negative peak, and back to zero again. What that means is that a person blessed with
good hearing is capable, because one cycle includes two pressure peaks,
of detecting 40,000 pressure changes per second or, to put it differently, of
hearing pressure changes that take just ONE FORTY THOUSANDTH OF A SECOND to
happen. Even old people like me, who may only be able to hear
frequencies an octave or more below the stated human norm—can still
clearly pick up sonic differences taking place in times in the range of less
than one ten thousandth of a second.
---> It's About Time: What Makes Music
Music.
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