HiFi Thoughts
A New Year’s Video Message
What better way to share a thought than to share a thought on video. So that’s what I’ve gone about doing.
HiFi
HiFi News
AudioConLA 2022 Postponed (i.e. Cancelled)
No one wants to end the year on a wrong note, but 2021 is not letting us go gently into 2022.
HiFi Thoughts
Twittering Machines 2021: A Year In Pictures
Looking back, something I try not to dwell on, can be informative when looking to grow. To move on. To move ahead.
In Barn for Review
In Barn for Review: Ideon Audio Ayazi mk2 DAC & 3R Master Time Black Star
I was impressed by what I heard and saw from Ideon Audio at the Capital Audiofest, so much so, that I asked for review samples of their Ayazi mk2 DAC and 3R Master Time Black Star USB-reclocker. And here we are.
HiFi News
TM December 2021 Video: Interview with John DeVore of DeVore Fidelity
Our second monthly video for Patrons is live! and features John DeVore of DeVore Fidelity talking about his “The 20” 20th Anniversary speakers!
HiFi
AURALiC Adds Amazon Music To Its Streaming Platform
Amazon Music went all Hi-Res earlier this year, bringing lossless quality to the world outside audiophiledom. Today, AURALiC announced its support for Amazon Music Unlimited from within its Lightning DS app, expanding their streaming products reach.
Digital Reviews
Review: AURALiC ALTAIR G1 Digital Audio Streamer
You can think of the ALTAIR G1 as a one-box solution for all of your streaming, serving, DAC and digital preamp needs. One and done.
Art&Culture
Brian Eno: Turntable, 2021
Discrete, Ambient, Generative, Obscure, Light Boxes, and more. Brian Eno remains a creative force and his formidable powers went to work on a limited edition turntable.
In Barn for Review
In Barn for Review: Parasound JC 3+ Phono Preamplifier
Imagine an audiophile game show and the clue is — “He designs phono stages”.
HiFi Thoughts
Listening Anew
Road Tours, like my recent trip to Goodwins High End, can be intense.
Road Tours
Road Tour: Rockport Technologies Speakers at Goodwins High End
I have a Big HiFi Secret, two actually, and I’m ready to spill the beans.
In Barn for Review
In Barn for Review: Fern & Roby Raven III
Feeling single? The recently released Fern & Roby Raven III use a single driver, one in each speaker, housed in a solid walnut cabinet with a black Richlite front baffle to produce music.
HiFi News
YG Acoustics Gets Active With Vantage Live System
The new Vantage Live from YG Acoustics places amplification and D/A conversion inside the speakers for an all-in-one active system.
HiFi Reviews
Review: Perlisten Audio S7t Loudspeakers
How a loudspeaker releases sound energy into a room can make all of the difference in the world. The last thing I want is a hifi that constantly reminds me how impressive it is, how exceptional it is at this or that area of reproduction.
In Barn for Review
In Barn for Review: Audio Hungary Qualiton X200 Integrated Amplifier
The X200 Integrated Amplifier joined the Qualiton Classic Series of electronics late last year. It has just joined me in the Barn to play with the other Barn residents and guests.