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A Bio-Dynamic Adventure: AudioQuest NightOwl, Fostex TH610, ZMF Eikon

May 8, 2019 Darren Henley

Two channel systems with loudspeakers, or “stereos” as my childhood friends and I called them, and headphones have always run together, side by side—my earliest memories of listening to playback include both. I recall sitting on one end of our couch in the living room […]

Portraits in HiFi: J.C. Morrison

May 8, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

J.C. Morrison, Silbatone Acoustics.

Review: Sonore Signature Rendu SE systemOptique

May 6, 2019 Steve Plaskin

Sonore has not rested on their laurels given the announcement of their latest products based around the new systemOptique. Sonore has described systemOptique as “a fiber optic Ethernet interconnection scheme that utilizes a new series of Sonore products with optical transceiver capabilities.” John Swensen has […]

Home Is Where The Heart Is: Or, Reviewers Are People Too

May 4, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

Have you ever read any hifi forums or the comments section on a hifi review site? I have and let me tell you, it ain’t always pretty.

#NewMusicFriday: March 3, 2019

May 3, 2019 Stephen Mejias

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.

Album of the Week: Otoboke Beaver

May 3, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

Otoboke Beaver describe themselves as: “Japanese girls ‘knock out or pound cake’ band.” ‘Nuff said. Sniff!

Review: Dynaudio Focus 30 XD

May 2, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

“I hope they sound as good as they look” I heard myself thinking as I unboxed the Dynaudio Focus 30 XD. Their sleek, high sheen, high contrast grey oak high gloss finish gave them an air of 2001 monolith-otherness while standing inside the Barn. By […]

High End Munich 2019, Here We Come!

April 30, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

My Axpona laundry is nearly done, most of the Schaumburg has worn off the souls of my shoes, and my bag is unpacked and ready to be re-packed for the big trip over an ocean and a sea.

“Hello Sunshine” Bruce is Back

April 29, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

I have a confession to make.

Marred for Life!: Defaced Record Covers from the Collection of Greg Wooten

April 29, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

What’s not to love. A picture book reproducing over 250 defaced, or is that re-faced?, record covers from the collection of Greg Wooten.

Music News: Trout Mask Replica 2xLP Reissue! (!!!)

April 27, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band created a double LP of pure Magic with their 1969 release Trout Mask Replica. By my estimation, it is one of my favorite records. But don’t just take my word for it.

#NewMusicFriday: April 26, 2019

April 26, 2019 Stephen Mejias

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.

Album of the Week: Sly & The Family Drone

April 26, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

I hear a big dollop of Machine Gun. A Brötzmann attack served up by James Allsop’s baritone saxophone with pounding percussion as its main foil and electronic crush to fill in the blanks. There is nothing gentle about the band’s new record Gentle Persuaders just […]

High End Munich 2019: The Official Trailer

April 25, 2019 Michael Lavorgna

Sticking with our multi-media theme, here’s the official trailer for High End Munich 2019. The show opens May 9 and runs through the 12th and is chock full O sights and sounds and people. Shiny, happy, people.

Artists’ Books: Spew, Room-2