audio research

Review: Audio Research Reference Phono 3

August 6, 2017

By Richard Mak Closer to the master tape In the world of high end audio two of the most revered names in the industry are McIntosh and Audio Research. McIntosh, founded in 1949 by Frank McIntosh and Audio Research in 1970 by William (Bill) Johnson, [...]

LA Audio Show 2017: Wrap-Up and John Stancavage’s Best of Show

August 3, 2017

Audio shows can be a strange experience. No, I’m not talking about catching a frightening glimpse of yours truly, shakily down on all fours, getting a close-up photo of an XLR jack. I’m referring to sound. For reasons that still are a mystery to [...]

LA Audio Show 2017: McIntosh in a World of its Own

July 16, 2017

World of McIntosh is a brand name developed in 2015 by the longtime manufacturer’s parent company, Fine Sounds Group. Audiophiles who haven’t been paying close attention may be surprised to learn just how big that world is. McIntosh, which was [...]

LA Audio Show 2017: D’Agostino muscle, Audio Research glow, YG finesse – an intoxicating mix

July 9, 2017

Have you ever been to a rock festival and started imagining your dream lineup in a hoped-for ending jam? What would it sound like to hear singer X with guitarist Y and drummer Z? Thoughts similar to that pop into my head as I approach each major [...]

LA Audio Show 2017: Vandersteen, Audio Research create enchanting sound

July 7, 2017

Whether they admit it or not, all audiophiles have biases. Some value tight, powerful bass above all else, for example, while others crave analog warmth and tube richness. I admit my personal bias is liquidity and refinement, Make no mistake, [...]

Audio Research Announces its First Ever Trade Up! Program

June 14, 2017

Attention all Audio Research owners! Looks like the time may be right to explore that “next step”. You ready? Check out the following press release: Audio Research announces a special program to US owners of older Audio Research [...]

AXPONA 2017: Music From Another Room, Part 3

June 11, 2017

A photojournal by Eric Franklin Shook You can’t just say “It’s awesome, buy it.” Eliciting a gut reaction of confidence in consumers who speak your name in conversations of top tier service and products is neither straightforward, [...]

Vancouver’s Sound Room lavishes with dCS Rossini, Audio Research, Wilson and AudioQuest

May 18, 2017

Mark MacDonald, president and CEO of Vancouver’s The Sound Room recently hosted an audiophile event for local music lovers, and gear heads alike featuring two systems comprised of a mix of AudioQuest cabling/power treatment, Audio Research [...]

AXPONA 2017: McIntosh, Martin-Logan and Sonus Faber

April 28, 2017

The McIntosh room sponsored by Chicago retailer Audio Video Interiors was fascinating to me. At one end was an all-out “balls to the wall” reference system with prodigious and clean bass emanating from the Martin Logan flagship Neolith speakers. [...]

AXPONA 2017: Quintessence, Musical Surroundings rise to new heights

April 23, 2017

It’s become a tradition at AXPONA for Quintessence Audio and Musical Surroundings to reserve a sizable block of large rooms together on the 12th floor of the Westin O’Hare. Walking through the displays, adorned with gear from some of the [...]