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Month: April 2021

Components

Parasound Halo JC 5 Power Amplifier | REVIEW

April 30, 2021 Graig Neville 3

Though I received the Parasound Halo JC 5 Stereo Power Amplifier, designed by John Curl, along with the Parasound P 6 2.1 Channel Halo Preamplifier and DAC, I felt that each product was different enough […]

The Vinyl Anachronist

John Daversa Jazz Orchestra, All Without Words | The Vinyl Anachronist

April 29, 2021 Marc Phillips Comments Off on John Daversa Jazz Orchestra, All Without Words | The Vinyl Anachronist

The John Daversa Jazz Orchestra (website) is certainly on a roll. Last year there was a Grammy amid a string of beautiful recordings with socially-conscious themes such as DACA Dreamers, and quarantining with your family […]

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Al Schmitt, Legendary Engineer and Producer, Dies At 91 | The Occasional Podcast Interview

April 28, 2021 Brian Hunter 1

The sad news hit early Tuesday morning, music engineer and producer Al Schmitt had passed away at at 91. I got a chance to sit down with the music legend to chat about his legacy […]

Announcements

Hypsos by Ferrum Now Available in the USA

April 27, 2021 Editorial Staff Comments Off on Hypsos by Ferrum Now Available in the USA

HEM of Poland launches the Ferrum brand and introduces its first product, the Hypsos linear/switching DC power supply. The new Hypsos PSU features almost infinite custom-ability, and is designed to offer an upgrade in power […]

The Vinyl Anachronist

Hilary Hahn, Paris | The Vinyl Anachronist

April 27, 2021 Marc Phillips 1

There’s something exhilarating about the arrival of Paris from violinist Hilary Hahn (website). It’s an all-out big budget classical music release from a major label, Deutsche Grammophon, that sounds like it was put out by […]

Digital

Innuos Zen Mini Mk.3 Music Server with LPSU Power Supply | REVIEW

April 25, 2021 Marc Phillips 4

Do I really need a music server like the Innuos Zen Mini Mk. 3 at this point in my life? I’m still pretty old school when it comes to physical media. I have large CD […]

Cables & Power

AudioQuest Assortment with Graig Neville | REVIEW

April 23, 2021 Graig Neville 1

[Editor’s note–I’d like to welcome to Graig Neville to the tricky, sometimes treacherous but ultimately necessary world of cable reviewing. As Graig fine-tuned his system into a reviewer’s reference, he chose an AudioQuest assortment to […]

The Vinyl Anachronist

Ahmed Warshanna, Ishta | The Vinyl Anachronist

April 22, 2021 Marc Phillips Comments Off on Ahmed Warshanna, Ishta | The Vinyl Anachronist

Think about Northern African influences on jazz, and eventually you’ll start thinking about “Caravan.” It’s one of those jazz standards that have received a lot of play in the last few years, possibly due to […]

The Occasional Podcast: Now on iTunes!
Occasional Podcast

An Interview With Andrew Jones Of ELAC – The Occasional Podcast

April 21, 2021 Brian Hunter 1

This week’s episode of our seasonal, high fidelity podcast features none other than Andrew Jones of ELAC. While ELAC may be the most current bullet point on his resume, Andrew has a long history making […]

The Vinyl Anachronist

Jakob Dinesen, Anders Christensen, Laust Sonne, Blessings | The Vinyl Anachronist

April 20, 2021 Marc Phillips Comments Off on Jakob Dinesen, Anders Christensen, Laust Sonne, Blessings | The Vinyl Anachronist

The Danes are coming! The Danes are coming! Blessings, the new jazz trio recording from sax player Jakob Dinesen, bassist Anders Christensen and drummer Laust Sonne made me realize that I’ve been getting a lot […]

Announcements

NEW Rotel Integrateds: A-14 MKII, RA-1572 MKII, RA-1592 MKII

April 20, 2021 Editorial Staff 1

Three new integrateds launch from ROTEL (website) today. Each model features upgrades in circuitry and components from the award winning Michi Series of ROTEL components. Recently the Rotel A-14 was reviewed (link here) by Marc […]

Loudspeakers

Wilson Audio SabrinaX Loudspeakers | REVIEW

April 18, 2021 Dave McNair 13

Most audiophiles know of the unwavering commitment to accuracy and groundbreaking industrial design baked into the DNA of every Wilson Audio product (website), and the new Wilson Audio SabrinaX loudspeakers are no exception. This was […]

Components

Decware Zen Triode SE84UFO2 Power Amplifier | REVIEW

April 16, 2021 John Richardson 6

First, a disclaimer. I own this Decware Zen Triode amp and bought it for myself, so it’s not a typical “loaner” that we reviewers normally get to evaluate. Steve Deckert, Decware’s head guy, normally doesn’t […]

The Vinyl Anachronist

Michael Whalen, Future Shock | The Vinyl Anachronist

April 14, 2021 Marc Phillips Comments Off on Michael Whalen, Future Shock | The Vinyl Anachronist

Future Shock, the new album by keyboardist/composer Michael Whalen, comes at you from so many directions that you’ll wonder what it is, other than good and snappy and vibrant. It’s closer to ’70s prog rock […]

The Vinyl Anachronist

Matty Stecks & Persiflage, Night Cravings | The Vinyl Anachronist

April 13, 2021 Marc Phillips Comments Off on Matty Stecks & Persiflage, Night Cravings | The Vinyl Anachronist

Jazz isn’t meant to be precise or carefully thought out, which seems like an obvious statement. When you hear something like Matty Stecks & Persiflage’s new album, Night Cravings, you immediately start to appreciate the […]

Analog

ZYX Ultimate Airy X Cartridge | REVIEW

April 11, 2021 Marc Phillips 4

The first time I listened to the ZYX Ultimate Airy X cartridge it instantly reminded me of Scot Hull’s wife, Julia. I know that sounds strange, and even Scot’s probably thinking “WTF, Marc?” right about […]

Components

Allnic Audio L-8000 DHT Preamplifier | REVIEW

April 9, 2021 Grover Neville 6

DHT is a magic three-letter acronym that speaks volumes to those in the know, especially when it comes to audio history and tubes. Before I get to the product at hand, the mysterious and magical […]

The Vinyl Anachronist

Matt Panayides, Field Theory | The Vinyl Anachronist

April 7, 2021 Marc Phillips Comments Off on Matt Panayides, Field Theory | The Vinyl Anachronist

Contemporary jazz, by design, can be easily divided into things you’ve heard before and things you haven’t heard before. If that sounds like oversimplifying, and maybe it is, then think of a jazz album that […]

The Vinyl Anachronist

Little North, Finding Seagulls | The Vinyl Anachronist

April 6, 2021 Marc Phillips 1

I’ve come to the realization that I like my jazz on the soft side. I’m not talking about lite jazz or soft jazz or any of that twinkly keyboard stuff, nor am I just thinking […]

The Occasional Podcast: Now on iTunes!
Occasional Podcast

Subwoofers And Two Channel – Tips, Tricks and Setup | The Occasional Podcast

April 6, 2021 Brian Hunter 2

This week’s episode of The Occasional Podcast treads fairly deep into the abyss that is subwoofer tips and setup. Paired with a two channel system, subs can provide a very rewarding foundation from which to […]

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