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The Master Switch

@themasterswitch

A/V writing that doesn't suck. We dig speakers, subwoofers, home theater and headphones. Also coffee, and bourbon.

 Seattle, WA / Vancouver, BC
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Joined November 2013
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Aperion Audio@aperionaudio22 Jan 2021
#13 on best bookshelf speakers from @themasterswitch is our very own Novus Bookshelf! themasterswitch.com/best-boo…
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Invixion@astell_kern2 Mar 2021
The SE200, KANN ALPHA and SA700 all make @themasterswitch's list of Best Digital Audio Players of 2021! themasterswitch.com/best-dig…
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SVS
@svs_sound12 Jan 2021
Proud to see @themasterswitch credit SB-3000 among favorite gear reviewed. "So clean and natural, delivering excellent raw power while never compromising on detail and clarity." themasterswitch.com/favorite…
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Do audio companies pay for positive reviews? We sat down with @LinearTubeAudio's Nicholas Tolson to explain why this almost never happens youtube.com/watch?v=6dwT5uWR…
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starscreamcomms@starscreamcomms16 Jun 2020
The "clean and punchy" @CambridgeAudio Melomania 1 are @themasterswitch's best budget in-ear monitors under $100. themasterswitch.com/best-in-…
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starscreamcomms@starscreamcomms1 Jun 2020
"A gem of a sub that offers stupendous sound at an affordable price. Hands down, this is our favorite subwoofer right now." @themasterswitch picks the @QAcoustics Q B12 as the #1 best overall subwoofer of the year. themasterswitch.com/best-sub…
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starscreamcomms@starscreamcomms7 May 2020
"We genuinely can’t think of a preamp that offers this much for under $500." The @CambridgeAudio Alva Duo MM/MC is @themasterswitch's choice for the best mid-range phono preamp. themasterswitch.com/best-pho…
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Chord Electronics
@ChordAudio26 Mar 2020
Are DACs boring? @themasterswitch explores the distinguishable qualities of an interesting DAC, Hugo 2 and how without these engineering standards, they can fall behind. Read the review: hubs.ly/H0nSMPM0
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T.H.E. Show@onlyattheshow26 Nov 2019
This week's #TechTuesday comes to us from @themasterswitch ! What're your favorite floorstanding speakers? Let us know in the comments! #themasterswitch #floorstandingspeaker #loudspeaker #audio #audiophile #hifi #thehomeentertainmentshow #music themasterswitch.com/best-flo…
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starscreamcomms@starscreamcomms21 Nov 2019
"The @CambridgeAudio CXA61 is an outstanding amplifier." @themasterswitch rates this integrated amp very highly indeed @WeAreCAUSA themasterswitch.com/best-ste…
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VIZIO Canada@VIZIOCanada25 Oct 2019
"The SB46514-F6 has some of the best overall sound quality of any soundbar we’ve ever tested." - @TheMasterSwitch Read more: themasterswitch.com/vizio-sb…
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Chord Electronics
@ChordAudio11 Sep 2019
.@themasterswitch awards Mojo with the coveted Editor's Choice badge! "...it really gives an astounding performance." Find out why Mojo received five stars and TMS's top honour: hubs.ly/H0kCnHG0
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starscreamcomms@starscreamcomms9 Sep 2019
Thanks to @themasterswitch for joining @CambridgeAudio in Denver last week to check out the new CX range, AptxHD as standard...@WeAreCAUSA @audiofest
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SVS
@svs_sound14 Apr 2019
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@themasterswitch reviews our Ultra Tower speakers "Utterly magnificent bass. Intriguing and captivating design with great stereo imaging. The Ultra Towers are easily among the best floorstanding speakers available." svsound.com/products/ultra-t…
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RME Audio 💙@RME_News3 Apr 2019
Give your music some German engineering. Check out the #RMEAudio ADI-2 DAC Review from @themasterswitch: bit.ly/2OGCg2V
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SVS
@svs_sound20 Mar 2019
Replying to @themasterswitch
@themasterswitch had some great things to say about our Ultra Bookshelf speakers. “Superb clarity, classy looks, wide soundstage and unbelievable low end. The SVS Ultra is the Best Bookshelf speaker under $1,000.”
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Synthax Audio UK@SynthaxAudioUK18 Mar 2019
Great to see the @RME_News ADI-2 DAC included in @themasterswitch's Best DACs of 2019! #hifi #headphones shar.es/amdwih
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Barry S. Olsen@ProfessorOlsen28 Dec 2018
Interesting little read about headphone specs from @themasterswitch. Maily for audiophiles and music lovers, but good info here for interpreters looking to understand those things we put on our ears every day. themasterswitch.com/headphon…
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Cambridge Audio@CambridgeAudio24 Oct 2018
ICYMI: @themasterswitch have put together a huge double review of the CXN (V2) and CXA80. Check out the video below! bit.ly/2D0AyXh
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Hi-Fi Centre@hifivancouver11 Oct 2018
"The sound quality was extraordinary, the design and usability were life-changing." The very knowledgable team over at @themasterswitch give us a breakdown of the @NaimAudio Uniti Atom. Read the full review: bit.ly/2zSlt7b #luxuryaudio
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