Announcements
Sound by Singer Welcomes 2022
NEW YORK (PTA) — News from Andrew Singer of Sound by Singer arrives to welcome in the new year, and bring wishes of comfort to those working from home again in 2022. Sound by Singer […]
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Components
Audio by Van Alstine DVA M225 Monoblock Amplifiers | REVIEW
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 […]
Analog
Technics SL-1210GAE Anniversary Turntable and Hana Umami Red Cartridge | REVIEW
To say the Technics (website) SL-1200 is a legend is an understatement. Rumor has it that they sold 3.5 to 4 million SL-1200s over its 50+ year history. Its distinct look, reliability and smooth pitch […]
Interviews
McIntosh Labs’ Charlie Randall with Nan Pincus | INTERVIEW
The RIAA has released their midyear report, and for the first time since the 1980s, vinyl sales have surpassed CD sales. This news comes with no surprise as vinyl sales outpaced download sales back in […]
Review
Wilson Audio Pedestal | REVIEW
Over the years, we’ve tried endless numbers of tweaks to get the most out of our components. Some work, others don’t, and some behave as un-wanted tone controls. It’s a puzzle that every audiophile loves […]
Components
Audio by Van Alstine SET 120 Control Amplifier | REVIEW
This is a story about that time I joined a cult (or two). In this review I stand to gain nothing and lose everything by telling you how staggeringly capable the Audio by Van Alstine […]
Announcements
Clearaudio Concept Active “Analog In Place” Promotion
OAKLAND, CA (PTA) — Great news for analog junkies coming out of California today. Musical Surroundings announced their “Analog In Place” promotion for huge savings on the most popular Clearaudio Concept Active turntables. This promotion […]
Nan Pincus
Rat Tale: How a Fictional Audiophile Got Me into Hi-Fi
This story originally appeared in our print publication, The Occasional Magazine. Words by Nan Pincus, Photos by Eric Franklin Shook I had dark hair and she had blonde. She stayed out all night watching movies […]
Nan Pincus
Pitch Don’t Even: The Global Quest for a Lowering of the Standard Tuning Pitch
Forgotten Audiophile History This series explores little-known stories of twentieth century audio technology, sound experiences, and radio chicanery. There are some ideas so compelling that you want to drop everything and take up the cause […]
Announcements
Audio Research to Release Book for 50th Anniversary
MAPLE GROVE, MN — I’ll be honest. I’d probably buy this book just because Ken Kessler wrote it. Enclosed below a press release and more juicy book photos. Enjoy! Press Release Enclosed AUDIO RESEARCH RELEASES […]
Audiophile Journal
What the hell is Resistor Magazine?
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — Not a single audio show goes by where someone doesn’t ask me… “What’s Rafe Arnott up to these days?” It’s been since the spring of 2018 when Rafe Arnott departed […]
Announcements
Rotel Michi Series X3 and X5 Integrateds
MAPLE GROVE, MN — Big news from Rotel, as they introduce two all-new integrated amplifiers from their Michi line of components. The Michi line is a flagship series of products from Rotel, and represents the […]
Announcements
Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO Turntable
MISTELBACH, AUSTRIA – The new Debut Carbon EVO turntable features the Pro-Ject’s famous one-piece carbon-fiber tonearm, electronic speed selection, and the big cherry on top — a factory mounted Sumiko Rainier phono cartridge. The ‘EVO […]
Announcements
QLN Introduces Prestige Five Loudspeaker
TYSONS CORNER, VA — Well Please Audio Vida brings us reason to celebrate. The previously teased at QLN Prestige Five arrives next month from Sweden and we can’t wait to get our ears on it. […]
Nan Pincus
Absofoxinglutely: The Delights of A Radio Fox Hunt | RADIO SCHMALTZ
RALEIGH, NC (PTA) — I usually wake up early. I’ve heard that habitual early-risers tend to be optimists. This makes some sort of sense to me because this habit shows that we’re willing to leave […]
Announcements
Qobuz Summer Music Gifts!
You’ve been good to us, and we would like to show our appreciation. Qobuz, the high-end music service for music lovers, has joined us to offer you an exceptional music gift that you can keep […]
Announcements
Luxman D-10X SACD/CD Player
BALLSTON SPA, NY — Luxman America announces the launch of its D-10X flagship SACD/CD player. This is the world’s first home audio component with ROHM Semiconductor’s eagerly anticipated MUS-IC™ BD34301EKV digital-to-analog converter. The D-10X also […]
The Ivory Tower
Hi-Fi: What Does It Sound Like? | The Ivory Tower
Most activities and hobbies have their particular lingo. I think it’s one of the more fun aspects of any shared pastime. Members can talk to each other in secret code. Words and Photos by Dave […]
Announcements
Bowers and Wilkins Signature 700 Series Loudspeakers
Bowers and Wilkins is introducing a new product during COVID-19 with the addition of the new Signature 702 and 705 loudspeakers. The Signature series has been a long tradition at B&W dating back to 1991, […]
Announcements
dCS Legends celebrates GRAMMY winning engineers
We can make all kinds of fuss about our audiophile gear, but this hobby would not exist without the magnificent content created by artists and the engineers that support them. dCS (Data Conversion Systems, Ltd.) […]
