Marvin Gaye: What's Going On (180g) Vinyl LP —

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Last updated 13 May 2024

Marvin Gaye: What's Going On (180g) Vinyl LP —

Simply put, this is one of the most important records of all-time and a damn good listen to boot. If you don’t already own it, you should pick up this quality gatefold reissue without hesitation. I shouldn’t have to tell you why, but if you are unfamiliar with the power, checkout tracks like “What’s Going On," "Inner C

📌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

Simply put, this is one of the most important records of all-time and a damn good listen to boot. If you don’t already own it, you should pick up this quality gatefold reissue without hesitation. I shouldn’t have to tell you why, but if you are unfamiliar with the power, checkout tracks like “What’s Going On, Inner City Blues, Mercy Mercy Me” and “Right On.” There are seven songs total and they unfold like a play in acts, each piece setting a different mood, and returning to themes with a final resolution. It’s nothing short of a masterpiece. On a personal level, this was Marvin's “coming out” album where he was able to emerge from the image of romantic pop crooner as a legitimate artist. He wrote, produced and arranged it almost entirely by himself and when What’s Going On broke in 1971, it washed over the consciousness of the whole country. It all sounds like overstatement, but pick it up and find out why it’s an essential piece of the modern human puzzle.

180g black vinyl pressing
music label: Tamla 2008

reviewed by the mgmnt 05/2009

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