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LA Audio Show 2017: MoFi masters the art of audiophile pressings

July 18, 2017

Glancing at the deep stacks of vinyl albums in the Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab room at the Los Angeles Audio Show, I could only think of two things: When do these guys go on lunch break, and how fast could I get a dolly up here? Indeed, seeing [...]

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 [...]

AXPONA 2017: Karan Acoustics, Goldmund, Penaudio, Zensati and a parlour trick

May 5, 2017

Magic shows. Who doesn’t like magic shows? As a child I was always impressed with anybody who could pull-off something even remotely magical: Pulling a quarter out of my ear? Check. Naming the card I chose out of a shuffled deck? Check. I [...]

RMAF 2016: Sonoma’s Model One Reference Headphone System

November 22, 2016

Much of what makes this hobby fun are the highly creative characters behind much of the music and audio business. When I read about Sonoma introducing a headphone rig, it became a must see room for me and two people I know, Gus Skinas and David [...]

Tangerine Dream SHM-SACD Reissues

March 29, 2015

by Paul Ashby Following founder Edgar Froese’s sudden passing earlier this year, fans new and old are examining, re-examining, and appreciating Tangerine Dream’s catalog. For the newcomer, or those wanting a refresher, there are [...]

SACD Playback and more: Oppo, Accuphase … or what?

May 29, 2011

This is an odd problem to have. I currently own a superb Accuphase SACD player and perhaps I’m just being weird, but the urge to “upgrade” it is pretty strong. I’m just not sure I should. My primary playback is done via [...]