HiFi Thoughts
How Much Is Too Much to Spend on Speakers?
I recently asked this very question on our Instagram page and received over 70 replies. As the range of responses show, the answer is a highly personal matter.
Month: July 2023
In Barn for Review
In Barn for Review: Zu Audio Definition 6 Loudspeakers
After listening to and enjoying the speakers from Odgen, UT-based Zu Audio at hifi shows for the past 18 or so years, I finally have a pair in Barn for review. It’s been a long time coming.
HiFi Thoughts
Further Thoughts on Dolby Atmos: By the numbers
I’ve received some interesting feedback from My Thoughts on Music Delivery Formats and The Biggest Advance in HiFi as well as from Darko’s latest Podcast. Interesting because some people completely missed my point.
#NewMusicFriday
#NewMusicFriday: July 7, 2023
Each Friday, Stephen Mejias, AudioQuest’s Director of Communications and former Stereophile and Audiostream columnist, will browse through the many exciting albums released that day and select 15 worth a closer listen.
Album of the Week
Album of the Week: Modern Cosmology | What Will You Grow Now?
Modern Cosmology is Laetitia Sadier, the voice of Stereolab, + Mombojó, a Brazilian band from Recife, Pernambuco. Together they mix up a perfect cocktail for the sweltering summer heat.
Amplifier Reviews
Review: A Cambridge Edge Stack: Edge NQ Preamp/Network Player & Edge M Monoblock Power Amplifiers
“This magic moment, So different and so new.”
HiFi News
Darko.Audio Podcast #47 (Uncensored): Rick Rubin, Dolby Atmos & Audiophile Red Flags
If there were rails on Podcasts, I’d have gone off them on Darko’s latest where I join John to discuss Rick Rubin on 60 Minutes, Dolby Atmos, and more.
In Barn for Review
In Barn for Review: YG Acoustics Summit Loudspeakers
The Summit Loudspeakers from YG Acoustics sit at the top of their Peak Series that includes a total of five models plus a powered sub.
HiFi News
Hi-Res FLAC Coming To Tidal HiFi Plus in August
Tidal teased this news back in April and company CEO Jesse Dorogusker has taken to Reddit once again to announce that Tidal has rolled out hi-res FLAC for Tidal’s Early Access Program (EAP) users on iOS.