RMAF 2016
RMAF 2016: Soundings Dials-in Boulder, Rockport
I had my glasses down at the end of my nose and my severely myopic eyes were about an inch from the screen of my Nikon D5300 as I attempted a Rafe Arnott-esque extreme close-up […]
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Munich 2016
High End 2016: Magico is getting there, slowly
Last year the at the time under development Magico S7 left me perplexed on what they were or were not capable of doing, as at least under show conditions there was clearly a lack of […]
RMAF 2015
RMAF 2015: Feickert Analogue Woodpecker delivers on expectations
This is a turntable I’ve been waiting a long time to hear: Dr. Feickert’s Woodpecker. The Woodpecker is the base model in Feickert’s line ($6,500 USD), and Vana Ltd. (US distributor) specifies black-anodized, brushed aluminum […]
High End 2015
High End 2015: Feickert Turntables
I’ve been a fan of the full-featured/full-function line of turntables from Dr Feickert for years; the clean design is mesmerizing, the integrated speed-controls are intuitive, and the motor’s native “noise dissipation” digital processing translates into […]
Las Vegas 2013
Las Vegas 2013: KR Audio and King Sound
Great big tubes in amps from KR Audio? What a surprise. Say hello to the new DXL! Priced at $33,500/pair, these new Kronzilla amps use the $2,500/matched pair T-1610 tubes from KR Audio. These things […]
Las Vegas 2013
Las Vegas 2013: Sound Lab
So, there are a bunch of loudspeakers out there that really do that “life style” thing well. Anthony Gallo Acoustics, for example, makes some sweet little globes called A’Diva — and not only do they […]
CES 2013
CES 2013: Talon
Talon Loudspeakers is one of those brands that occasionally crops up in Internet forums, you know, whenever someone starts a flame war over “the best loudspeakers ever”. I’ve never had a chance to demo anything […]
RMAF 2012
RMAF12: deHavilland rocks with a new amp
Someday, I’d like to bring some deHavilland gear in to play with. I mean, I’ve always been a fan of deHavilland. The sound is outstanding, and the reviews you can find online are very enticing. […]
RMAF 2012
RMAF12: Avatar Acoustics presents goodies from Rosso Fiorentino and AMR’s new iFi
I’ve had fun directing others on interesting ways to find an Avatar Acoustics show-room at audio shows before. My advice has been to “follow your nose” — Avatar’s Darren Censullo has a tendency to do […]
Analog
Updating the Dr. Feickert Blackbird — A Reader’s View
Reader Jason wrote in to tell me about his new turntable, the new upgraded Blackbird from Dr Feickert. I actually owned an early version of one of these and found it to be a marvelous […]
Newport Beach 2012
Newport 2012: Avatar Acoustics presents AMR, Rossi Fiorentino, ASI
I am always happy to argue against “the fact” that audio show sound quality is always crap because, well, it’s just not. In point of fact, it’s just the opposite. But what might be true […]
AXPONA 2012
AXPONA 2012: Rosso Fiorentino, AMR Audio, Dr Feickert, ASI and some total ambiance
I knew I was coming up on something special as soon as I made the turn off the elevator. Just a hint. Subtle. Delicate. Someone, somewhere up ahead, was doing something different. No, it wasn’t […]
AXPONA 2011
A day at Axpona 2011: Avatar Acoustics
The Avatar Acoustics room was my favorite room at Axpona this year and tied for “Best Sound”. The system produced a lovely, warm, enveloping sound stage that I thoroughly enjoyed rolling around in. Or maybe […]
Analog
Dr Feickert Platterspeed
Saw this on Stereophile’s SSI blog today: Dr Feickert’s PlatterSpeed iPhone/iPad app. With Dr Feickert’s Adjust+ 7″ TestRecord (apparently now available), you can now measure your platter speed. The blog notes that you’re also able […]
Analog
Insane! A quick take on the Feickert Blackbird
Just in case you were wondering, you’re jealous. Yes. It’s true. Remember that Dr. Feickert Blackbird turntable I reviewed here? Well, it’s now … mine. Oh, yes! It’s currently sitting in the rack working its […]
Analog
Dr. Feickert Blackbird Turntable
Project Blackbird I should mention somewhere here that the Dr Feickert Blackbird I’m about to drool on is part of “my” Reference Rig, generously hosted at Command Performance A/V in Falls Church, VA. Jeff Fox, […]