RMAF 2018
RMAF 2018: The Allure of the Rockies
Around 20 years ago, I met my friend Howard at the local Atlanta audio club. Over time Howard and I became pals in part because we both loved Magnepan speakers. But we also loved exploring […]
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Audio-Life
“Affordable high-end” — is that like “jumbo shrimp”?
How many Simolians do you have to part with these days to get good sound? I mean, really? Is it even possible, or just a frustrating pipe dream? That seems to have been Topic A […]
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 […]
Newport Beach 2016
Newport 2016: Perla comes out of its shell
Sparks, Nevada-based Perla Audio has come a long way in a short time. Founded only in 2012, the family-owned company has increasingly been generating attention at the major shows. Newport 2016 was a continuation of […]
CAS 2013
CAS 2013: Audio Vision SF presents KEF, Simaudio, REL, Clearaudio, Nordost
By rights, this should have been the first room I mentioned. San Francisco dealer Audio Vision San Francisco took the opportunity offered by a room directly behind the registration desk to set visitors’ expectations for […]