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  • March 17, 2015
  • March 11, 2025

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Explore expert reviews, features, and commentary on high-performance audio and music. This app guides enthusiasts to components and recordings that faithfully reproduce concert hall sounds. Access digital editions through purchases and subscriptions.

Expert audio reviews
Music journalism
Component recommendations
Concert hall sound reproduction
Digital editions
Subscription access
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What's New in The Absolute Sound

12711.2.0

March 11, 2025

To make your reading experience even better, we update the app regularly. This update includes: • General performance improvements

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Annual (10 new issues/year + archives

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Issue 251

* 2015 Editors' Choice Awards * VPI Classic Direct Turntable * LH Labs Geek Out 450 DAC/Headphone Amplifier * Larson Model 8 Loudspeaker * MartinLogan Motion 35XT Loudspeaker * VTL ST -150 Power Amplifier and TL-5.5 Series II Preamplifier * Audio Ph

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User reviews

App Not Working!

Honestly folk, I love TAS but I’m missing out because I cannot access the content. After working for a couple of months, I’m back the perpetual spinning wheel!

Again?

As I predicted, when TAS switched to this platform it would eventually fail as it did with Stereophile. Now I have to unsubscribe again.

Constantly loses issues

Didn’t work at for a year…. Then worked fine for a few months, but logged in the other day and all but one issue had disappeared. Says I have a subscription, but does not allow me to access any issues and invites me to purchase a subscription.

Caviar content served in a dirty ashtray

The latest update has removed the most current 5 issues from my library, and no amount of restoring iTunes purchases or force synching will make them available without purchasing them again, and I am a subscriber. It would not be as painful to see this if the content was terrible, but the Absolute Sound is and always has been the best audio magazine available.
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C’mon absolute sound, you can do better than this

One star because zero is not an option. Long time subscriber and can’t read the mag. No issues in my library…. TAS knows it does not work but still drags their feet on getting it fixed.

FAQ

What is The Absolute Sound app?

The Absolute Sound app provides expert reviews, features, and commentary on high-performance audio and music. It aims to guide audio enthusiasts and music lovers toward components and recordings that accurately reproduce sound, similar to what you'd hear in a concert hall.

How can I access content on The Absolute Sound app?

You can download the app for free. Access to digital editions requires a purchase. This can be done through a yearly subscription or by buying single issues.

What are the subscription options?

The app offers a 1-year subscription for US $9.99. Single issues can also be purchased individually for US $1.99. Subscribing ensures you receive new issues automatically as they are released.

How does the subscription renewal work?

Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the current subscription period ends. You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the same duration and current subscription rate.

Can I manage my subscription?

Yes, you can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by navigating to your Account Settings after making a purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited upon purchasing a subscription.