Announcements

Devialet & The Lost Recordings: Ella Fitzgerald Live at the Concertgebouw – 1961

September 15, 2017 // 0 Comments

Despite their penchant for all things digital, Devialet has a soft spot for vinyl. Witness their fifth LP release in just over a year with Ella Fitzgerald Live at the [...]

McIntosh Labs announce new MAC7200 Receiver, MA7200 Integrated Amplifier

September 13, 2017 // 0 Comments

McIntosh Labs is keeping busy these days, apparently they haven’t heard a fleetingly popular wail that the high fidelity industry is doomed. Or at least that’s [...]

T.H.E. Show that wasn’t – Anaheim cancelled until 2018

September 7, 2017 // 6 Comments

One of the classic North American shows – and a Left Coast high point in the audio-show circuit has been unexpectedly cancelled for 2017. In a press release sent out to [...]

Bowers & Wilkins announce new 700 Series loudspeakers at lower price

September 6, 2017 // 1 Comment

Like yourself some Bowers & Wilkins 800 Diamond Series loudspeakers? A bit too pricey for your pocketbook? Relax. Exhale. I’ve got some great news for you… [...]

MQA and Deezer announce partnership

September 4, 2017 // 0 Comments

Even though it’s Labour Day around the world, and we’re all supposed to be doing our level best to avoid work like the plague, I felt compelled to bring you news [...]

Technics announce new reference SP-10R turntable – move over SL-1200G

August 31, 2017 // 6 Comments

Just when you thought turntable manufacturing legend Technics was resting on its collective laurels, and was basking in the stellar press surrounding the newest iterations of [...]

The high price of Vinyl: Electric Recording Co. releases Music for Viola & Cello at $385 USD

August 17, 2017 // 6 Comments

Paying £300 ($385 USD) for an LP is just not raising eyebrows the same way it might have even just a year or two ago. Rare vinyl prices, or limited-edition pressings are [...]

Devialet unveils partnership for TV audio hardware with UK giant Sky

August 15, 2017 // 2 Comments

The French wunderkind of advancing digital amplification is at it again. Devialet is getting into television audio in a big way. Having smashed into the audiophile world [...]

Review updates: Harbeth, DeVore, Totem, Pass Labs, totaldac, AudioQuest, Pro-Ject, PS Audio… coming from Rafe

August 9, 2017 // 10 Comments

2017 is rocketing past us, and with the summer at its zenith I thought it was time for a quick update on what’s happening with me up north here on the Best Coast in [...]

Burwell & Sons showcase Plain Jane, unveil new active and passive loudspeakers at California Audio Show

July 27, 2017 // 1 Comment

If you’ve hit a recent audio show, chances are you’ve had an opportunity to hear Burwell & Sons loudspeakers. The bespoke, vintage Altec driver designs are [...]