We are still in the process of comparing audio quality between the Qobuz app and Amarra Luxe 4, and after a lot of listening give the nod to Amarra Luxe 4.
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Qobuz has its own dedicated application on the Mac that is both free and versatile.
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And of course we used the high-resolution Qobuz streaming service with their Mac OSX app.įor playback, we primarily used Amarra Luxe 4 from Sonic Solutions, which now features Qobuz and Tidal with native capability, as well as all the EQ options you can think of, which came in handy in boosting the low end a tad. So, living with the Jade IIs has proven to be an interesting experience, especially since we have the ability to compare and contrast them to the new Audio-Technica ATH-ADX5000 dynamic headphones at the same time.įor our testing, we used a variety of source files, including DSD from Blue Coast Records (a shout out to the amazing Cookie Marenco and her team), high-res audio from Chesky Records (a shout out to Jeff Lanier, David, & Norm Chesky), and a wide variety from Omnivore Records, Universal, and other labels. In the upcoming Part 4, we tear into even more music.Īs mentioned previously, we’ve never had the opportunity to live with an electrostatic headphone on a long-term basis. We start our listening with the brilliant new album from Fiona Apple – “Fetch The Bolt Cutters” on Qobuz, and see how the Jade IIs measure up.
Using some first-rate DAC/Amplifier hardware from Mytek, Oppo, & EarMan. In this, Part Three, we get granualar on their technology and design, and explore their sound and musicality. In Part Two, we explored the headphones in terms of interconnects, in particular the T rue Balanced™ Premier SE Analog Interconnects by Pangea Audio, and some tips on achieving the best fit and performance, using Dekoni Audio Nuggets. Wynn Audio, Kalista, Métronome, Vimberg, Thrax, Entreq | THE Show 2022Īudio Chamber, Credo, Meitner, Van den Hul, VPI Industries, Balanced Audio Technology, Audioshield | THE Show 2022īowers & Wilkins 805 D4 Loudspeakers | REVIEW Sun Valley Audio, Elekit, VK Music | THE Show 2022 Zingali Acoustics, JMF, Pear Audio, Audio Skies | THE Show 2022 Sunny Components, Vinnie Rossi, Meitner, Neodio, B&W, AudioQuest | THE Show 2022īritish Audio Guys, Graham Audio, Moonriver, Bergmann, Hana | THE Show 2022 II from Von Schweikert Audio | REVIEWĪcora Acoustics, Ampsandsound, Lampizator, Thrax, Audio Research, Dynavector | THE Show 2022Ĭommon Wave, Ojas, QLN, Audio Hungary, Varla, Merason, Nagra, Technics, Kuzma | THE Show 2022 High Moon Hifi Speaker Company’s High Desert | REVIEWĮndeavor E-3 Mk.In Part One of our review of the HIFIMAN Jade II Electrostatic Headphones, we began by describing the headphones, amplifier, and power supply. Gustaf Ljunggren, Floreana | The Vinyl Anachronist Jill Richards & Kevin Volans, Etudes | The Vinyl AnachronistįOCAL Powered by NAIM Opens Miami and Austin Listening Spaces
AMARRA LUXE REVIEW UPGRADE
I’ve been a long-term fan of Amarra and the recent massive upgrade to Version 4 has been terrific in both sound and user interface. Sonic Studio has now included MQA support in the Luxe version. I will be getting the Luxe version soon to experiment with but the new release has allowed my standard version to offer better sound. November 17, 2017: Sonic Studio announces the release of Amarra 4 Luxe v4.1 featuring integrated MQA audio technology. MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) delivers the sound of the original master recording.
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