CES 2017
CES 2017: C’Est Magnifique
I was going to go. Then, I wasn’t going to go. Now, it’s official: I’m going to CES in Las Vegas. I’ve never been, so please Vegas, be gentle on me. I will be there […]
pro-ject
Announcements
Sardinia 2016: New Foundation Series from Audio Research, live and in-person
The Foundation Series, from Audio Research, was announced some little while ago, and represents the new “entry-level” from the company. You’ve already been told that the Series comprises the LS28 preamplifier, the PH9 phono pre, […]
Munich 2016
High End 2016: Have @@ says Mo Sound
Here is for something different — a new company called Mo Sound coming from Austria and making speaker cabinets from porcelain. The motto of the company is catchy, show some cojones: buy our little extravagant, […]
Analog
Under $400 Holiday Buyer’s Guide Part 2: Vinyl and Digital
Welcome to your completely unnecessary and wholly unsolicited Part-Time Audiophile guide to the holidays, Part 2 of a bazillion. You’re welcome. Vinyl Affordable vinyl is not impossible, but it is not a given either. You […]
Newport Beach 2014
Newport 2014: Sunny’s Components presents Dynaudio and Margules Audio
Attentive readers may recall that I had my first encounter with Margules Audio at California Audio Show in 2013, and came away impressed. I was delighted to have opportunity to hear more from this company, […]
CAS 2013
CAS 2013: Music Lovers presents Sonus Faber, Audio Research, Pro-Ject, Audioquest
Another from Music Lover’s Audio: CAS4 marked the premier of Sonus Faber’s beautiful Olympica I standmount speakers ($6,500, or $7,700 with stands). These beautiful speakers were paired with Audio Research’s Vsi75 integrated amplifier ($8,000), Audio […]
Analog
Pro-Ject 9.1 Turntable
What, me, vinyl? I’ll man up and just flat out admit it: I bought this turntable on a lark. I’ve been an audiophile for years and years. Ok, for about 4 years, which technically, is […]