Analog
Tonearm quandry
It’s not like it’s an emergency or anything, but at some point, some day, I’m going to want to upgrade the tonearm on my Dr. Feickert Blackbird turntable. It shipped with this modified 10.5″ Jelco […]
Month: February 2011
Cables & Power
The inevitability of cable
If you’re reading this blog, chances are that you know who Steven Stone is. That dude is everywhere. I think he publishes articles in something like 85 different audio blogs and magazines, and when that’s […]
Announcements
Apple to the rescue?
A while back, I posted how I thought Apple would kill off the audiophile industry. Let’s just say that my logic was a bit muddled and move on. I think I was drunk when I […]
Analog
Order in! Plinius Koru on the way
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, I met a loon. Many (many …) years later, my very good friend got me hooked on audio. It was how my obsession started. And […]
Components
It Will Blow Your Mind: a Date with the Smyth Realizer
I am not a fan of the sheer amount of hyperbole that seems to roll off of the typical audiophile writer’s pen, so let me say this with complete sincerity. The Smyth Realizer will blow […]
Components
Release the Kraken! A Plinius Mega-Amp Shootout
Well, this has been a long time coming. I have many to thank for this achievement and you all know who you are. Thank you so much! This amplifier is insane. It’s huge! Okay, so […]
Publishers Desk
A (short) Visit to Evolution A/V
Today, I found myself wandering around Tyson’s Corner, VA, of all places. For those that don’t know, Virginia has graciously decided to accept stimulus money so that they can pave the entire northern part of […]
Music
Crazy for Rodrigo y Gabriella
You ever feel like you’ve almost missed the bus on just about everything that’s cool or interesting? Loser. Witness: Rodrigo y Gabriella! I want to say that the music of these two guitar virtuosos is […]
Components
All Plinius, all the time: Tautoro & M16P Preamps
I spent some time yesterday with the Plinius M-16p and got a chance to do some serious comparisons between this legendary top-of-the-line preamp with the brand’s current reference, the Tautoro. For those that haven’t had […]
Analog
I Hate FedEx
Did I mention that I sold my awesome Sumiko Blackbird Cartridge? I was just sitting in the box, looking lonely, so I AudiogoN’d it. Went out last week and the lucky soul got it tonight […]
Components
Plinius: Poor, Maligned and Underappreciated
Have you ever had one of those moments when you slap your forehead and say, “I could have had a V-8!” Yeah, me neither. I obsess, so I’m rarely shocked by system changes. So, I […]
Publishers Desk
The Amplifier Chronicles, Continued
Well, here we are almost 10 days without an in house amplifier. [Sigh]. This is killing me. I mean, it’s not like I don’t have other things to do or anything …. But it’s like […]
Analog
Enter the Luxman: L-590a II Integrated Amplifier
There is something magical about tubes. The glow and sound of the glass in your system can be something quite … remarkable. But. There’s a price. Well, there’s always a price, but in this case […]