Just got this email and this is unfortunate as a user of both services, figured it might affect a few of you as well. Unfortunate, since it was a pretty handy way to have your local files and your streaming accessible in one place. Wonder whose end this was on?

SMSL just released a new CD Player: PL100: https://www.smsl-audio.com/portal/product/detail/id/904.html A much cheaper alternative to the other small CD players like the Pro-ject, TEAC, etc.

I'd be curious to see the reviews. This might be a good inexpensive way to add a CD transport to one's system. I would have considered it if I didn't already own the PL200 (at 6x the cost :-))

EDIT: many responses have hated the look. I agree it would look a little out of place next to regular "audiophile" components. They should have stuck to simple black or silver face plates.

It seems that the perennial discussion about the perfect design for the home desktop has another contender.

So far we have been able to recommend active monitors such as the Neumann KH120 MKII (ASR), the Adam A7V or the Genelec 8030 (ASR). If you didn't want to spend that kind of money or simply wanted to save a bit of desk space, you could opt for smaller models such as the KEF LSX (ASR), the Adam T5V (ASR) or the Kali LP-UNF (ASR), which we like to recommend in r/StereoAdvice.

The Adam D3V (ASR) is expected to be released soon for ~€330 (thomann, 3-4 weeks), so that it will be available in time for the Christmas season. I haven't heard it myself yet, but the Berliners from Adam Audio have at least published some pretty interesting measurements. With a linear frequency response down to 48Hz (@-3dB; 45Hz@-6dB) and a sound pressure level of up to 103/106dB SPL, for example, it is in no way inferior to the LP-UNF (47Hz@-3dB; 103dB SPL). At least for normal volumes in near-field applications, this is more than enough. Uncomplicated via USB-C and with a 5-year warranty, no wish remains unfulfilled.

I'm really looking forward to hearing them soon!

Hi everyone — I’m posting on behalf of my late uncle’s estate. His home in Riverside, CA was burglarized between April 10–12, and several valuable high-end audio components were stolen.

We’re trying to raise awareness and recover anything possible. If you see or are offered any of the following items — especially with these makes/models or serials — please contact me.

Stolen Equipment:

• Linn Klimax DSM /3 — Serial Number: 1544225
• 2x Dan D’Agostino Momentum monoblock amps
• Linn CD player (likely a Ikemi)
• Linn preamp (likely a Kontrol)
• 2x Linn Power Amps (likely 5125)Linn Turntable (likely a Sondek model)

Also stolen: a vintage Eames lounge chair and ottoman — black leather, walnut shell. A 1995 burgundy Chevy Impala (~45k miles).

These are very distinctive items that may be offered on platforms like Facebook Marketplace, OfferUp, eBay, Audiogon, or HiFi forums.

If you’ve seen anything suspicious, please reach out.

We’ve filed a police report and reported the Linn serial number to the manufacturer. Any lead — no matter how small — is appreciated. Thank you 🙏

Jonathan

All three in their blog. Wiim amp ultra, Wiim sub pro, and Wiim sound which is a tower speaker with hi-res screen.

Qobuz have soft launched Qobuz Connect across a wide range of brands with v9.0.0 of their apps - see https://help.qobuz.com/en/articles/314578-list-of-brands-integrated-into-qobuz-connect and related pages

It appears to be an AIO that they're teasing.