Vinnie Rossi was showing off his latest and greatest L2 Signature Preamplifiers and L2 Monoblocks, which could handle a slew Harbeth speakers (big and small) extraordinarily well. At Rocky Mountain Audio Fest the Harbeth 40.2 […]
The Story Starting at the source, the Innuos ZENITH which is directly a more affordable version of their SE model, and spiritually their reference Statement model. The ZENITH is no slouch by any means, — […]
There are over 400 brands exhibiting here at Rocky Mountain Audio Fest. Making this event one of largest audio shows in North America. For some this can seem overwhelming. and cause a bit of anxiety. […]
I was really burned out from a long work week at nearby Northwestern University. I was so looking forward to AXPONA as the medicine to my working man blues. The only thing stopping me was […]
The giant big-box stores, and insurance company headquarters were planted bleakly all around my horizon, and slid past the car windows like Soviet-era monoliths under the grey sky as the Uber I was taking […]
Vinnie Rossi, the man behind the critically-acclaimed, and popular LIO system has been working tirelessly the last several months on research & development, design, and manufacture of a brand new “statement level” preamplifier and mono […]
Picking the best audio component of the year is kind of like pondering your ultimate list of girls to ask to the high school prom. There are many very attractive choices, but probably a much […]
The Picture A wrap-up photo journal of this year’s Rocky Mountain Audiofest in Denver, Colorado. GTT Audio MasterBuilt Audio, Von Schweikert High End by Oz Raidho Acoustics, Aavik Acoustics Neat Acoustics Audia Flight, High Fidelity […]
Clayton Shaw is a quiet man with a room-filling plan. His company, Spatial Audio, has made quite a splash crafting inexpensive, open-baffle, loudspeakers and using them to embarrass the living tar out of his colleagues […]
Audio shows can be a strange experience. No, I’m not talking about catching a frightening glimpse of yours truly, shakily down on all fours, getting a close-up photo of an XLR jack. I’m referring to […]
One of the often-elusive challenges in this hobby is finding components that work together so spectacularly that the aural result borders on magical. You’d think choosing products from the same company would increase your chances […]
I strung together a long list of swear words and shook my suitcase helplessly. I was tired, and in no mood to be tested by an insubordinate piece of luggage. I had arrived at my hotel room […]
Every time I enter Vinnie Rossi’s suite at a show he is smiling. AXPONA was no different. It doesn’t matter who he is talking to, what music is playing over the system, or how crowded the […]
Vinnie Rossi (of VinnieRossi.com), and his effusive smile are a bit of a legend in hi-fi circles, especially on the show circuit. Rossi is always quick with a handshake, and never forgets a face or […]
So here we are again. Somehow, the year has turned, we’re all facing yet another New Year, and yet no one is running through the streets screaming about “the end of meaning”, “the inexorable march […]
By Matthew Partrick Since going full-force into Roon 1.2 for the past few months, I’ve had a fantastic experience both in terms of sound quality and the interface. Roon has really knocked it out of the […]
Vinnie Rossi and his enthusiasm for great music being cranked to triple-digit dBs is infectious. How could it not be? Rossi is always laughing, smiling, and always willing to throw on whatever LP or digital […]
Tribes. We all belong to, or identify with one whether we know it or not. Some of us are very cognizant of our tribe, and let our freak flag fly. Others are more guarded about […]
If you want to clear out a room full of “audiophiles” super quick, just put on Aphex Twin, and crank it. British guys in bow ties practically leap from their chairs out the door, dudes […]
It is quite difficult to single out the best products given that there are so many great products on demo at RMAF every year. So I’m going to cheat a little and mention a couple […]
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