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Qualio Audio join the WBF forums!

Qualio Audio is a new audio brand from Poland, with it's origins in the renown Cube Audio brand. We would like to present, in our humble opinion, an amazing speaker - the IQ. Some years ago we...

Munich show 2023 Hifideluxe and MOC .

I m going 19 - 21 May to both shows in munchen Hifideluxe on friday and MOC on saturday and sunday Who s going? What brands you wanna hear ?? ( Just got my holidays confirmed):)...

Gryphon Audio Designs: APEX - you have arrived!

You Have Arrived Gryphon Presents the World’s Finest Electronics For nearly four decades, Gryphon Audio Designs has defined the state-of-the-art in High End audio. In terms of aesthetics, circuit...

Ron’s New System

It begins . . . I am eternally grateful to Jason Lord, proprietor of The Source AV, in Torrance, California, for his nearly infinite patience and grace in storing the four giant Pendragon...

The all new Lampizator Poseidon preamplifier

Jul 25

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The all new Lampizator Poseidon preamplifier

I wanted to start a thread about the new Poseidon Preamplifier. I have been on the market for a while for a tube preamp, and was in contact with Lukasz looking at the original Lampizator Reference Preamplifier, which seemed to fit the bill. I have admired their DACs for some time, and thought these guys know...

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An Explanation of the Term "Suspension of Disbelief"

Jul 23

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I asked ChatGPT the question:

In the subjective hobby of high-end audio what is the meaning of "suspension of disbelief"?

ChatGPT responded:

In the subjective hobby of high-end audio, "suspension of disbelief" refers to the phenomenon where an individual, typically an audiophile or music enthusiast, experiences a level of immersion and emotional engagement in the music that goes...

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Battle of the giants! Taiko vs Antipodes etc

Jul 13

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So I’m helping out building a system for someone and its come down to chose a source.

No CD’s or LP’s.

From what I have gathered, the first choice is the most popular one. I understand that its important to chose a brand that have been on the market for a while and that feels stable.

I would love to get some feedback from those who have the chance to compare or owned one or the other...

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Introducing My System

Jul 06

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Hi everyone. Long time reader, first time poster.

This system is the latest iteration in the ever-changing pursuit of emotional evolvement in music and tonal correctness and dynamics of live instrument sound. Enjoy the video.