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Have a listen to Rickie Lee Jones via On A Higher Note at the Newport Beach Show

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Philip O'Hanlon
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Luxman SQ-38u, D-38u & PD-171 highlighted in Robb Report’s September issue

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Philip O'Hanlon
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“…heirloom components…with their style…worthy of being passed down to the children’s children.” http://robbreport.com/paid-issue/home-entertainment-modern-sound-midcentury-vibe

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Posted in Press  |  Tagged D-38u, Luxman, PD-171, SQ-38u
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Newport Beach Show Report 2013

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Philip O'Hanlon
The S.H.O.W. Newport Beach 2013
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Aug

Yet another great experience and opportunity for a wonderful musical exchange! There were two albums that shone like diamonds during the Newport Show: – Roy Gaines – I Got The […]

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Posted in Philip's Playlists, Show Reports  |  Tagged T.H.E. Show
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“The industry still has a lot to learn from the way they have been designed…” Best of the Best – Vivid Audio Loudspeakers Hi-Fi June 13

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Philip O'Hanlon
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Jun

“…But then I considered the way that loudspeakers have been progressing over the period and had to plump for one of the Vivid Audio models. These speakers were among the […]

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Show Reports

Gramophone Show Report 2013

Posted on May 26, 2013 by Philip O'Hanlon

Featuring Vivid G3 Giya loudspeakers,  we compared high rez PCM & DSD vinyl drops using a LUXMAN DA-06 DAC, versus the original records played on a Luxman PD-171 turntable.  We will […]

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Computer Audiophile added Luxman DA-06 to their C.A.S.H. list – “seductive sonic qualities… daring anyone to listen and deny the merits.”

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Philip O'Hanlon
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May

“I listened to one track, then another, then an entire album without drifting off into email or the CA forums. This DAC had me hooked. Within a few days I […]

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New Two Arm Balance!

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Philip O'Hanlon
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May

At the High End Show in Munich, Brinkmann unveiled the 2013 two arm Balance which incorporates the new Sinus motor and a new bearing to boot. The new two arm […]

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Customer Feedback

Music Seminar Testimonial – Montreal 2013

Posted on April 30, 2013 by On a Higher Note

“Dear Mr. O’Hanlon, I sincerely appreciated the opportunity to listen to the wonderful Vivid loudspeakers. I’ve always wanted to hear them because of what I read about them. Of course, […]

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DSD or PCM? Listen to the Luxman DA-06 DSD compatible DAC to see if you agree with my decision

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Philip O'Hanlon
Luxman DA-06
29
Apr

I have been using music servers for almost eight years, mainly for compiling my CD compilations; for reference playback, I used an SACD player such as the AudioAero La Source […]

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Customer Feedback

“Vivid G3, the Ferrari of loudspeakers” according to a proud new owner

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Philip O'Hanlon
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Apr

I listened to (my brand new Vivid Giya) G3’s for long sessions the past three days. These speakers can indeed be aptly described as the Ferrari of loudspeakers in appearance […]

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