In 1587, Johann Spies published a chapbook based on a mythologized and fantastical version of a real man’s life who lived in the early 16th century titled Doctor Faustus. It spread like wildfire throughout Europe. Thomas Mann wrote his novel of the same name, published […]
The other day, AudioQuest’s Shane Buettner and Stephen Mejias came to the Barn to hang out and listen to music. To my surprise, Stephen was carrying the PowerQuest 3, the company’s new “Non-Sacrificial Surge Protector / Ultra-Linear Filter” power strip ($299).
Stunning. I’ve written a lot of words about hifi this past decade+, give or take, but I don’t recall using the word “stunning” very often when it comes to hardware. I’m glad I saved it.
Each Friday, Stephen Mejias, AudioQuest’s Director of Communications and former Stereophile and Audiostream.com columnist, will browse through the many exciting albums released that day and select 15 worth a closer listen.
Nivhek is Liz Harris who is also Grouper. If your taste in music are anything like mine, that’s all you need to know to know you want her new album After its own death / Walking in a spiral towards the house.
Are you a fan of contemporary photography? Cutting edge image-making at its finest? How about beautiful challenging images collected in a beautiful challenging book? If you answered “Yes” to any of the above, read on.
Sharon George, a lecturer in environmental science, and Deirdre McKay, a reader in geography and environmental politics, think so and they explain how and why in their article “How streaming music could be harming the planet” published by the BBC. Let’s get to the heart […]
Truth be told, I did not spend as much time at CANJAM as I’d planned, best laid plans etc. I did spend enough time to soak in the hustle and bustle and good cheer that has become a hallmark of headphone enthusiasts. The crowd was […]
Herb Reichert artist and reviewer.
Each Friday, Stephen Mejias, AudioQuest’s Director of Communications and former Stereophile and Audiostream.com columnist, will browse through the many exciting albums released that day and select 15 worth a closer listen.
Eva Moolchan sings and plays nearly everything on her new record Highway Hypnosis. While the music wanders through a number of styles, I find the ride completely enjoyable.
McIntosh is on a roll lately when it comes to People-Fi. Just a few weeks ago, we saw the launch of the McIntosh MTI100 Integrated Turntable and today we’re treated with the all-in-one RS200 Wireless Loudspeaker System.
What better way to spend a frosty weekend than wrapping your head in some nice warm cans? CANJAM NYC 2019 runs this Saturday and Sunday, February 16 & 17, and I’ll be there to soak up the good vibes that I’ve come to associate with […]
French hi-res streaming service and download store Qobuz (pronounced “co buzz”) officially launched its US service today. For music lovers, the date could not be more appropriate.
Toolshed Amps Darling Head Amp ($2,595 shipped with tubes).
Back when I lived in NYC, I did not own a TV and the Internet, as we know it, didn’t exist. What ever did I do with all that time?
One of the more popular half-baked notions in hifi is the idea that a recording can rival a live performance. The unbaked portion being there’s nothing to look at when we listen to a recording. There’s no person there.
Each Friday, Stephen Mejias, AudioQuest’s Director of Communications and former Stereophile and Audiostream.com columnist, will browse through the many exciting albums released that day and select 15 worth a closer listen.
It was 1991. I was living in NYC and listening almost exclusively to contemporary classical music. Pierre Boulez and the Ensemble Intercontemporain were performing at Carnegie Hall with Maurizio Pollini, a favorite pianist who performed many a challenging new work. The conductor’s own music was […]
For those of you who’ve been paying attention to the “In Barn” posts, you already know that I’ve accumulated a lovely bunch of active speakers for review. They are handsome devils, aren’t they.
Dynaudio Focus 30 XD ($9,999).
Yes!
Vincent Brient of totaldac is not one to stay idle. Last year saw not one but two new DACs— the D1-seven (which I own) and the D1-direct (which Alex Halberstadt has in for review). Here we have the new D1-streamer (5990euros incl VAT in Europe, […]
DJM Electronics GigaFOILv4-INLINE Ethernet Filter ($550).
dCS Network Bridge ($4,750).
Each Friday, Stephen Mejias, AudioQuest’s Director of Communications and former Stereophile and Audiostream.com columnist, will browse through the many exciting albums released that day and select 15 worth a closer listen.
Cellist and composer Julia Kent has been on my mind and in my ears for years. Beginning in 2013 with Character, then 2015’s Asperities. I pre-ordered her latest, Temporal, on Bandcamp and was so excited for the full release I blindly hit “Buy” when I […]
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