Kanye West: The College Dropout Vinyl 2LP —
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Everybody knew 6 months ago that Kanye's album was gonna be serious. Ever since the buzz on his solo stuff started, he's been producing bigger and more diverse hits with regularity (Talib "Get By," Luda's "Stand Up," Alicia's "You Don't Know My Name"), and with all the advance tracks that were leaked, nobody had any do
📌LAB POINTS
- 60 watts-per-channel integrated amplifier w/ analog + digital outputs / inputs plus aptX Bluetooth HD connectivity
- 2019 What Hi-Fi? award winner
- class AB amplification for detailed and powerful audio performance
- (4) RCA inputs for a wide variety of analog connections
- high quality DAC w/ TOSLINK and coaxial digital inputs
- connect up to (4) passive speakers
- headphone output
- subwoofer output
- includes remote control
The all-new CXA61 integrated amplifier builds on the foundations laid (and the Awards won) by CXA60, but with a fresh and progressive perspective. The CXA61 is 60 watts per channel of pure excitement. It’s a punchy and upfront listen, without giving away detail or precision - so it’s just as much at home in the mosh-pit as it is the conservatoire. - Cambridge Audio
🔑KEY FEATURES
- power output: 60W RMS into 8 Ohms, 90W RMS into 4 Ohms
- DAC: ESS Sabre ES9010K2M
- frequency response: <5Hz– 60kHz +/-1dB
- analog inputs: (4) RCA pair, (1) 3.5mm aux input (front panel)
- digital inputs: (1) S/PDIF coaxial, (2) TOSLINK optical, (1) USB audio, Bluetooth (integrated aptX HD receiver)
- outputs: (4) speakers (A+B pairs), 3.5mm headphone, Preamp Output, Subwoofer Output
- compatibility: TOSLINK optical: 16/24bit 32-96kHz PCM only, S/PDIF coaxial: 16/24bit 32-192kHz PCM only, USB: audio profile 1.0/2.0 (default 2.0), up to 32bit 384kHz PCM, up to DSD256 or DoP256, Bluetooth: 4.2 A2DP/AVRCP supporting up to aptX HD (24bit 48kHz)
- max power consumption: 600W
- dimensions: 4.5 x 16.9 x 13.4” / 115 x 430 x 341mm
- weight: 18.3 lbs / 8.3 kg
📦COMES WITH
- remote control
- (3) AAA batteries
- control bus cable
- power cable
📌LAB POINTS
- compact portable DAC / headphone amp for smartphones
- the Mojo is a cult classic amongst audio enthusiasts
- minimal 4-button backlit design
- new menu functions w/ access to mute, crossfeed, button-lock + tone control adjustment
- micro USB, USB-C, optical + coax (3.5mm) inputs, (2) 3.5mm outputs
- plays almost any audio file format up to 768kHz 32bit / quad DSD 256
- improved built-in rechargeable battery
Entirely engineered around a powerful, custom-coded FPGA processor, Mojo 2 benefits from several unique technologies. Central to the new Mojo 2 is the world’s first lossless DSP, an advanced ‘digital tone control’ without any degradation in sound quality. The ‘UHD DSP’ gives Mojo 2 unrivalled compatibility with today’s wide-ranging headphones, plus unparalleled flexibility with partnering equipment. A further key feature is the new menu system, navigated via the new (fourth) control sphere, bringing mute, crossfeed, button-lock and tone control adjustment. Mojo 2 offers greatly improved battery management, with faster charging rates, a huge 75 % reduction in power loss, plus a 9 % capacity gain. A new USB-C data input adds greater flexibility, transparency has been greatly boosted, thanks to an improved noise-shaper, lower distortion and greater neutrality, plus Mojo 2 can even be taken wireless with the Poly streamer/server. Handmade in the UK with a robust CNC-milled aircraft grade aluminium chassis, Mojo 2 offers unrivalled performance, class-leading sound and peerless build quality. - Chord Electronics
🔎TECH SPECS
- Input: (coaxial, dual-data coax, optical, Micro-USB and USB-C
- Output: (2) 3.5mm headphone jack
- Dynamic range: 125 dB A wt.
- Noise: 2.7 uV A wt., no measurable noise floor modulation
- Distortion and noise: 0.0003 % at 2.5 V 300 ohms
- Power output 1 % distortion: 90 mW 300 ohms (5.2 V RMS), 600 mW 30 ohms (4.2 V RMS), 0.06 ohms output impedance, 118 dB stereo separation 1 kHz 300 ohms 2.5 V
- Dimensions: 83 x 62 x 23 mm / 3.26 x 2.44 x 0.90
- Weight: 185g / 0.4lbs
📌LAB POINTS
- unique portable 2-channel DJ mixer based on the cult Columbia GP3 Portable Turntable design
- crossfader and separate volume faders for channels 1+2
- separate output control knobs for monitor + master volume
- master, monitor + headphone outputs
- 2-channel RCA inputs
- power via AC adaptor (included) or 6x 'D' batteries (not included)
- includes mini slipmats + slipsheets for accompanying turntables
- built-in speaker or RCA output for master signal
🔎TECH SPECS
- (2) line level RCA inputs
- (1) RCA master output
- (1) 1/8 monitor output
- (1) 1/4 headphone output
- power supply: AC adaptor (input: 100V to 50 / 60Hz, output: DC8V 500mA), DC battery (automatic switching method)
- battery requirements: (6) 'D' type 9V DC batteries
- power consumption: 4W (0.03W in standby mode)
- maximum practical output: 1.6W at AC (JEITA), 1.4W at DC (JEITA)
- battery life (approx.): 100 hours (according to JEITA measurement method *using LR20 batteries)
- speaker: 10cm dynamic type full range 8ohm
- dimensions* (approx.): 8.7 x 15.2 x 3.0 / 220 x 385 x 77 mm (*excluding protruding parts)
- weight* (approx.): 2.64 lbs / 1.2 kg (*not including batteries)
📦COMES WITH
- (2) mini slipmats
- (2) mini slipsheets
- (2) RCA to 1/8 TRS cables
- AC adaptor
📌LAB POINTS
- fully automatic audiophile turntable combining versatile connectivity w/ classic hi-fi aesthetics
- automatic operation: play switch turns on motor and puts tonearm on record, stop button returns tonearm and stops motor
- built-in phono preamp for easily assimilation w/ your existing audio setup (switchable on/off)
- newly developed TP 72 carbon tonearm
- plays 33 + 45 RPM records w/ switchable start positions for 7 + 12 vinyl
- anthracite top plate w/ black high gloss finished outer panel
- pre-mounted Audio-Technica AT-VM95E moving magnet cartridge
- includes hinged removable acrylic dustcover
The TD 102 A opens a completely new chapter in the field of fully automatic turntables from Thorens. The newly developed mechanism of the TD 102 A guarantees the lowest possible frictional resistance of all mechanical components. The unit comes with an also newly developed carbon tonearm, including the preassembled AT VM 95 E cartridge system from Audio Technica, the successor model to the AT 95 E, which has been known and favored by vinyl-friends for many years. The switchable integrated phono preamplifier guarantees full connectivity with all modern audio systems. - Thorens
🔎KEY FEATURES
- internal flat belt-drive
- fully automatic operation
- mechanical automatic shut-off
- electronic speed change
- power requirements: 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
- dimensions: 420 x 139 x 355mm / 16.5 x 5.5 x 14
- weight: 4.8kg / 10.6 lbs
📦COMES WITH
- stereo RCA cable
- acrylic dust cover w/ hinges
- power adaptor
- Audio-Technica AT-VM95E cartridge
- 45 adaptor
- instruction manual
- vibration damping record mat designed to absorb sound (damping = dissipates vibration energy)
- constructed of solid carbon fiber material, not a veneer
- soft-touch top layer (microfiber felt) protects records, and accommodates height of center label
- works on all turntables
- thickness: 1.6mm
- diameter: 11.6 / 295mm
- weight: 0.4 lbs / 6.4 oz / 181g
Carbon fiber has been proven to be damping material, which when used in audio equipment can improve acoustical performance (source: Experiment Study on Sound Properties of Carbon Fiber Composite Material). It is also incredibly lightweight and rigid, both important properties for sound accuracy. - TTL
Everybody knew 6 months ago that Kanye's album was gonna be serious. Ever since the buzz on his solo stuff started, he's been producing bigger and more diverse hits with regularity (Talib Get By, Luda's Stand Up, Alicia's You Don't Know My Name), and with all the advance tracks that were leaked, nobody had any doubt that this was a hit. Even with all that though, I'm surprised at just how good it is- top 5 of the last year easy. Other than the Black Album, College Dropout is the first hip hop record in a long time that I can listen to multiple times. There's about 16 full tracks here and not a single filler. You knew the beats were gonna be stupid, but to hold it up on every track is unheard of these days. Even the skits are pretty good to great. Kanye might not be the best lyricist and he leans on other people's styles a little too much, but dude can rap and he's way more diverse than you may expect. Right now I'm feeling the next single, All Falls Down, the one that reinterprets Lauryn's vocals and that's got me thinking this is a thinly disguised male version of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill! Not quite as lovey, smart and warm, but he's a man fer chrissakes. It's hard to pick from the other tracks, but Breathe In Breathe Out with Luda should be another club jam and 2 Words with Mos Def & Freeway is just as hot as when it floated on white label last year. Get Em High with Talib Kweli & Common is pretty incredible too. Gotta also give a nod to the ambitious Jesus Walks. Previous singles Slow Jamz and Through The Wire are here as well. 21 tracks total.
- black double vinyl pressing
- includes printed insert
- music label: Roc-A-Fella / 2004
reviewed by the mgmnt 08/2005
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