Danny Brown: XXX Vinyl 2LP —

📌LAB POINTS

• flexible hi-fi amplifier w/ wireless + phono connectivity
• includes FREE MDC BLUOS-2i module (a $600 value) for a limited time!
  
• dedicated MM phono input
• built-in Bluetooth
• line stereo, optical digital, and coax digital inputs
  
• dedicated headphone amplifier
• (2) sets of speaker connections (L+R) + preamp/subwoofer output
• 2 x 80W continuous power / 120W / 200W / 250W IHF dynamic (listening) power
• high quality components
• includes remote control

Thanks to our MDC technology, the C 368 is easily customisable and ready for all future features and upgrades. With the optional BluOS® module, the C 368 can connect to your network and be controlled through a smartphone, tablet, or desktop, and connect wirelessly to any other BluOS Enabled device to create a multi-room High Resolution Audio system. You can also instantly connect to the C 368 through Bluetooth, giving you the ability to stream wirelessly from any Bluetooth Enabled device, and if you’re a vinyl fan, you can also add a turntable. Enjoying music has never been so easy. A totally modern approach to amplification, the C 368 is the ultimate amp for any music lover’s system. - NAD

🔑KEY FEATURES

• Stereo or Bridge mode configuration
• IR in/out
• 12V Trigger in/out
• RS-232 Serial port for control
• MDC Slot for future upgrades
• Smartphone Control App
• Control4, Crestron, RTI, URC, AMX, Savant, Elan certified

🔎TECH SPECS

• 80W x 2 Continuous Power into 8 or 4 ohms
• continuous Output Power into 4 Ω and 8 Ω (Stereo): >80W (ref. 20-20kHz at rated THD, both channels driven)
• IHF dynamic power: 2 Ω 250W / 4 Ω 200W / 8 Ω 120W
• clipping power: >95W (at 1kHz 0.1% THD)
• THD: <0.03% (250mW to 80W, 8 Ohms and 4 Ohms)
• signal/noise ratio: >98dB (A-weighted, 500mV input, ref. 1W out in 8 Ohms)
• channel separation: >75dB (1kHz); >70dB (10kHz)
• peak output current: >20A (in 1 Ohm, 1ms)
• frequency response: ±0.3dB (20Hz-20kHz)
• sampling rate: up to 24 bit/192kHz
• dimensions: 17 1/8 x 3 15/16 x 15 3/8 / 435 x 100 x 390mm
• weight: 17.2 lbs / 7.8 kg

📦COMES WITH

• SR9 remote control w/ (2) AA batteries
• power cord
• Bluetooth antenna
  

📌LAB POINTS

• active bookshelf speakers driven by (2) 50-Watt Class D amplifiers, no need for an external amp
  
• ConneX series features Elac's proprietary XBass Enhancer, providing a better overall bass extension and output (can be turned off)
• integrated Bluetooth w/ aptX technology for high-quality streaming
  
• HDMI Arc allows control integration with TVs and more
• built-in phono preamp, easily connects to any turntable
  
• HDMI, USB + more digital inputs supporting a wide variety of audio, video + gaming applications
• comes as a pair
• removable fabric grilles included

The Debut ConneX DCB41 powered bookshelf speakers define how simple it can be to deliver a premium audio experience for both movies and music. Featuring a wide variety of inputs (HDMI ARC, Analog/Phono, Optical, USB and Bluetooth), and matched with optimally designed drivers and amplifiers, the DCB41 delivers a truly exceptional audio experience. - Elac

🔎TECH SPECS

• Speaker type: Bass Reflex / Powered
• Amplifier Power: 50 Watts x2
• Tweeter: 1 x 3/4″ Soft Dome
• Woofer: 1 x 4-1/2″ Polypropylene
• Cabinet: CARB2 rated MDF
• Crossover frequency: 2,200 Hz
• Frequency response: 66Hz—25,000Hz (Anechoic), 50Hz—25,000Hz (In-Room)
• Maximum System Input: 102dB @ 1m
• Inputs: HDMI (ARC), USB (96kHz 24-Bit,) Analog Line/Phono (Switchable), Optical, Bluetooth (AptX)
• Outputs: Subwoofer, L-R Speaker
• Voltage: 120-240 Volts
• Dimensions (each): 5.5 x 9.62 x 8 / 140 x 244 x 203 mm
• Weight (pair): 13.9 lbs / 6.3 kg

📦COMES WITH

• 2x DCB41 speakers
• Remote Control
• Batteries
• HDMI Cable
• Speaker Wire
• Power Cord
• Rubber Feet
• Removable fabric grilles

LAB POINTS

• Kanto's mini monitor speakers, designed for big sound on your desktop
• built-in USB DAC for streaming high quality audio
• 3.5mm AUX jack for maximum input flexibility
• composite drivers deliver distortion-free bass, silk dome tweeter for crisp highs
• subwoofer output for adding more bass
• active monitors, no need for an amplifier
• rear accessible volume/power knob 
• includes all necessary cables

Proudly designed in Canada, the YU2 desktop mini-monitor will make you believe that big sound can come in a small package. - Kanto

KEY FEATURES

• output: 25 Watts RMS per channel
• frecquency response: 80Hz – 20kHz
• 3 Composite Driver / 3/4 Silk Tweeters
• Class D amplifier
• inputs: 1 x 3.5mm stereo | mini-jack AUX | 1 x USB Audio DAC
• output: 1 x subwoofer 
• remote control: input, volume, tone, Bluetooth control
• high quality knurled binding posts works with all standard speaker wires
• 3.9” W x 5.3″ D x 5.9” H (10 x 13.5 x 15 cm)
  
• 13.6 lbs / 6.2 kg

COMES WITH

• USB DAC cable
• speaker cable
• 3.5mm cable
• power supply
• rubber feet

📌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
  

If you're reading this you probably already know what's up. Danny Brown brings what you've been wanting: real life raps with a dark sense of humor (like a modern day Devin the Dude, but from Detroit). You've probably been bumping Radio Song and as you can expect it lives in its own universe on here. Of course one has to be down with the dude's voice, which is on the B-Real nasally tip. Most of the subject matter touches on drugs and barely scraping by. You either love this dude or you hate him. Production duties handled by top talent like Frank Dukes, Squadda Bambina of Main Attrakionz, Paul White, and DJ House Shoes. 19 tracks total over two LPs.

• black double vinyl pressing
• gatefold sleeve
• original release year: 2011
• music label: Fool's Gold Records 2021

reviewed by The Voice 04/2012