Fresh from the Bench: IsoAcoustics Aperta Speaker Stands

IsoAcoustics recently introduced Aperta, a new aesthetically pleasing and cost-effective line of aluminum acoustic isolation stands built with a unique, patented isolation technology that enables speakers to float in free space, resulting in clear uncolored sound. Read the full review by Gary Galo.

This in-depth review of the Benchmark AHB2 Stereo Power Amplifier, published in audioXpress April 2015, clearly explains why you should listen to this one. Designed in response to the needs of high-resolution audio sources, Gary Galo spent some time with it and explains all the reasons why he was impressed. Very impressed.

In 2013, French speaker manufacturer Focal released its first headphones. Among the models intended for the hi-fi and consumer markets, Focal also introduced the Focal Spirit Professional, a closed-back headphone design built for the professional musician or recording studio engineer. This is the review.

The December 2014 edition of audioXpress featured a review of the Universal Audio Apollo Twin Thunderbolt-based audio interface. Oliver Masciarotte details how Universal Audio approached this design, leveraging the benefits of Thunderbolt technology and its own hardware-accelerated UAD Powered Plug-In architecture to implement a complete recording solution. Read the Complete Review.

The elysia xfilter 500 is an active true stereo equalizer in a 500-series module format (VPR Alliance certified). Like the xpressor 500 and nvelope 500, it fills two slots on an API lunchbox or 500-series compatible rack. As of publication, the xfilter is also available as a stand-alone 19” rack unit with the same features and functions so this review is valid for both xfilter 500 versions.