Karl Sigman

1 month ago | audiophilia.com | Karl Sigman

Estimates today show that a worldwide figure is closing in on 1 billion streaming music users, which is expected to double in several years.

Sep 29, 2024 | audiophilia.com | Karl Sigman

Some years ago, in 2016, Alta Audio came out with a floor-standing loudspeaker that deeply affected me due to its ability to cast a vast, life-like soundstage with intricate pinpoint accuracy in the imaging while keeping an intimate overall sound. It was called the Titanium Hestia, after the Greek Goddess “of the hearth, the home and family,” weighing about 140 lbs and costing USD 32,000 a pair.

Nov 3, 2023 | audiophilia.com | Karl Sigman

Last Spring, I reviewed the HiFiMAN EF400 DAC/Headphone Amp, an impressively compact and versatile desktop unit. The present review covers their newer, higher-end desktop model at $799; the HIFIMAN EF600 R2R & DAC Headphone Amp.

Feb 7, 2021 | audiophilia.com | Karl Sigman

Nov 9, 2020 | pnas.org | Karl Sigman