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Home2021July

Month: July 2021

Analog

Sumiko Celebration 40 MC Phono Cartridge | REVIEW

July 30, 2021 Marc Phillips 2

The Sumiko Celebration 40 moving-coil phono cartridge entered the stable during a very busy time for analog at my place. I’ve plenty of phono preamps and step-up transformers and cartridges in for review, and we’re […]

Jazz Files

Bill Evans, Behind the Dikes | Jazz Files

July 29, 2021 Editorial Staff 2

To paraphrase one of his album titles, why does everybody dig Bill Evans? Something special happened every time Bill Evans played the piano. Time stood still or seemed to suspend and disappear. When he flew […]

The Vinyl Anachronist

Acute Inflections, 400 | The Vinyl Anachronist

July 28, 2021 Marc Phillips 1

At first I thought this album, with its fiery portrait of Bob Marley and the number 400 written with the bold colors of Jamaica, was a follow up to the Avery Sharpe 400 album I […]

Announcements

Qobuz joins Paved Paradise, Traveling Label Expo

July 27, 2021 Editorial Staff 2

Below is news of Paved Paradise, the traveling label expo from Secretly Group, Dead Oceans, Ghostly International, Jagjaguwar, Numero Group, and Secretly Canadian—essentially a traveling block party and record fair, brought to you in partnership […]

Announcements

AudioConLA announced for Los Angeles 2022

July 27, 2021 Editorial Staff 2

BREAKING: The Los Angeles and Orange County Audio Society announces AudioConLA, an international high-end audio show for Los Angeles, and the greater Los Angeles region. More details can be found in the press release below. […]

The Vinyl Anachronist

Lennie Tristano, The Duos Sessions | The Vinyl Anachronist

July 27, 2021 Marc Phillips Comments Off on Lennie Tristano, The Duos Sessions | The Vinyl Anachronist

Many jazz fans have never heard of pianist Lennie Tristano. I would imagine a great many jazz musicians, however, would immediately recognize the name. Tristano was known more as a teacher than a performer, and […]

Loudspeakers

Qln Prestige One Loudspeakers | REVIEW

July 25, 2021 Marc Phillips 8

At last, the new Qln Prestige One monitors have arrived. The last time I heard a pair of Qln speakers was probably at an audio show close to a couple of years ago, undoubtedly matched […]

Components

Ampsandsound Zion Monoblocks | REVIEW

July 23, 2021 Grover Neville 2

The story of the Ampsandsound Zion Monos (website) is the story of the best amplifiers I’ve ever had in my system. Full stop. Go back and read that twice. If It seems like I’m giving […]

The Vinyl Anachronist

Billy Test Trio, Coming Down Roses | The Vinyl Anachronist

July 22, 2021 Marc Phillips 1

As you might imagine, reviewing all this high-end audio equipment in the context of maintaining a certain sound of the system can be difficult. This week has been a big period of changes, with a […]

The Vinyl Anachronist

Roy Hargrove and Mulgrew Miller, In Harmony | The Vinyl Anachronist

July 20, 2021 Marc Phillips Comments Off on Roy Hargrove and Mulgrew Miller, In Harmony | The Vinyl Anachronist

Is Record Store Day still a thing? Right now I’m swimming in new releases that were released in conjunction with RSD, as we now call it, Ken Micallef has been writing about RSD releases for […]

Analog

Sumiko Amethyst MM Phono Cartridge | REVIEW

July 18, 2021 Marc Phillips 1

This isn’t the first time in the last few months where I had to explain my reasoning behind reviewing a certain component. Take this new Sumiko Amethyst cartridge, a moving-magnet cartridge that retails for a […]

Components

Allnic A-2000 25th Power Amplifier | REVIEW

July 16, 2021 Grover Neville 3

The Allnic A-2000 25th (website) joins the L-8000 DHT as another of a host of products from this South Korean company that has passed through my room. The ever-generous John Ketcham of Kevalin Audio and […]

Announcements

Pro-Ject Debut PRO Turntable

July 15, 2021 Editorial Staff 2

Sumiko and Pro-Ject USA announce their all-new Debut PRO turntable, from Pro-Ject Audio Systems. Just like the new Project Debut Carbon EVO reviewed HERE by Grover Neville earlier this year, the designers at Pro-Ject are at […]

The Vinyl Anachronist

Blue Muse, It Never Entered My Mind | The Vinyl Anachronist

July 15, 2021 Marc Phillips 1

Sarah Lee is a tenor saxophone player with an interesting story–she was in IT for 20 years and then decided to follow her dreams. We see a lot of these stories on the contemporary jazz […]

Announcements

McIntosh Labs “The Voice of Sound”, A Short Film Narrated by Bob Weir

July 14, 2021 Editorial Staff 1

McIntosh Labs, in collaboration with creative studio CONVICTS, bring about a short film titled “Voice of Sound” narrated by Bob Weir. The short film details the historical junctions between McIntosh Labs and Bob Weir’s band […]

Announcements

FERRUM Oor Headphone Amplifier

July 14, 2021 Editorial Staff 1

The news of the new Ferrum Oor headphone amplifier comes in today, from a recently launched brand Ferrum, forged by HEM, and distributed by Vana LTD. Earlier this year we reported on the Hypsos power […]

Announcements

Parasound Halo JC 1+ Monoblock Amplifier, First Public Demo at RMAF

July 13, 2021 Editorial Staff Comments Off on Parasound Halo JC 1+ Monoblock Amplifier, First Public Demo at RMAF

We’re excited to learn of Parasound demonstrating their latest entry into the hall of famed John Curl designs. The Parasound Halo JC 1+ monoblock power amplifier was introduced and began shipping to dealers in spring […]

The Vinyl Anachronist

Arbenz Mehari/Veras, Conversation #1 | The Vinyl Anachronist

July 13, 2021 Marc Phillips 1

Have I mentioned my drummer friend Florian Arbenz? As I matter of fact I have, when I reviewed his album Reflections with sax player Greg Osby last fall. I call him my “friend” because he’s […]

Loudspeakers

Charney Audio Maestro Loudspeakers | REVIEW

July 11, 2021 John Richardson 1

  From my first exposure to Charney Audio speakers at a Capital Audiofest a few years back, I’ve remained somewhat smitten with the possibilities that exist in the world of well-designed single-driver speakers. The single-driver […]

Components

Audio by Van Alstine DVA M225 Monoblock Amplifiers | REVIEW

July 9, 2021 Dave McNair 3

I’m not gonna tease any of the readers by making them wait (or skip to my conclusion), so I’ll say right up front: OH. MY. LAWD.™ I was in audiophile heaven from the minute I […]

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