The Absolute Sound Podcast

In this video, Tom Martin reviews the Innuos Nazaré Server & Streamer System, a stack of premium audio components that elevates your music playback experience. Tom delves into the intricacies of server streamers, their essential role in contemporary stereo setups, and how they stand apart from basic audio solutions. Join him as he discusses the critical need for minimizing noise in digital signals and the evolution of audio equipment, highlighting the importance of the source in achieving superior sound quality.

What Is The Absolute Sound?

The Absolute Sound magazine has been a leading publication in high-end audio since 1972. Since the early 2000s, The Absolute Sound has expanded to include web, newsletter, digital magazine, social media, YouTube, and Substack platforms. The Absolute Sound platforms have a global audience of over 500,000 audiophiles.

Intro/Outro Music: Backed Vibes Clean - Rollin at 5 by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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In this video, Matt Coykendall reviews the Eversolo T10 streaming transport, showcasing its enhancements over the T8 model. Matt dives into its larger, brighter screen, upgraded internal components, and improved clocking hardware. Join him as he explores the T10's design, connectivity options, and unique features like dual M.2 slots for local storage and CD ripping capabilities. He also discusses its performance, app experience, and the critical role of firmware support, ultimately questioning if the upgrades are worth the price difference from the T8.

What Is The Absolute Sound?

The Absolute Sound magazine has been a leading publication in high-end audio since 1972. Since the early 2000s, The Absolute Sound has expanded to include web, newsletter, digital magazine, social media, YouTube, and Substack platforms. The Absolute Sound platforms have a global audience of over 500,000 audiophiles.

Intro/Outro Music: Backed Vibes Clean - Rollin at 5 by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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In this video, Muse Kastanovich reviews the Octave V 70 SE tube integrated amplifier, exploring its features, specifications, and performance. Priced at $8,250, Muse compares it to the Audio Research I70, discussing its design, tube configuration, and sound quality. He also highlights the Super Black Box power supply's role in enhancing bass and soundstage, along with the significance of power conditioning and cable choices for achieving optimal performance.

What Is The Absolute Sound?

The Absolute Sound magazine has been a leading publication in high-end audio since 1972. Since the early 2000s, The Absolute Sound has expanded to include web, newsletter, digital magazine, social media, YouTube, and Substack platforms. The Absolute Sound platforms have a global audience of over 500,000 audiophiles.

Intro/Outro Music: Backed Vibes Clean - Rollin at 5 by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

#hifi #audiophile #theabsolutesound

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In this video, Tom Martin reviews the NAD M23 V2 Power Amplifier, a key component in his $15,000 audio system build. Tom dives into its Class D design, impressive power output, and how it pairs with the Eminent Technologies LFT-8c speakers and Wattson Madison streaming DAC. Join him as he evaluates its sound quality, focusing on clarity and low distortion across frequencies, to help you determine if the M23 V2 is the right fit for your audio setup.

What Is The Absolute Sound?

The Absolute Sound magazine has been a leading publication in high-end audio since 1972. Since the early 2000s, The Absolute Sound has expanded to include web, newsletter, digital magazine, social media, YouTube, and Substack platforms. The Absolute Sound platforms have a global audience of over 500,000 audiophiles.

Intro/Outro Music: Backed Vibes Clean - Rollin at 5 by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

#hifi #audiophile #theabsolutesound

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In this video, Matt Coykendall dives into the Saros Audio Europa tube amplifier. With its fully differential design, this amp promises to elevate your listening experience by minimizing noise and maximizing dynamic range. Priced at $8,995, the Europa serves as both a headphone amp and a preamp, featuring user-replaceable tubes and top-notch components like Lundahl transformers and VPG Z foil resistors. Matt explores how it delivers a clear, dynamic sound across various genres, challenging the notion that tube amps are only warm and soft. Plus, he points out how easy it is to switch between headphone and speaker use without any hassle.

This video is sponsored by: https://store.hifiman.com/index.php/he6-remastered.html

00:00 Sarrus Audio Europa

01:15 Overview

02:45 Design & Features

05:30 Sound Quality

12:00 Headphone vs. Speaker Use

15:30 Is it for you?

16:45 Summary

What Is The Absolute Sound?

The Absolute Sound magazine has been a leading publication in high-end audio since 1972. Since the early 2000s, The Absolute Sound has expanded to include web, newsletter, digital magazine, social media, YouTube, and Substack platforms. The Absolute Sound platforms have a global audience of over 500,000 audiophiles.

Intro/Outro Music: Backed Vibes Clean - Rollin at 5 by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

#hifi #audiophile #theabsolutesound

Copyright 2026, Nextscreen LLC, all rights reserved