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Hands on

Hands on

I have been reading novels on my Kindle as of late: my son won’t consider it because he doesn’t want to give up the tactile feel of a book. On the other hand, I can’t enjoy [...]

I am 100% certain!

I am 100% certain!

I always smile when one of our customers has a problem and he is “100% sure” it cannot be this or it cannot be that causing it. In almost every case I have dealt with over [...]

Why can’t we have both?

Why can’t we have both?

Is it a reasonably trade off to give up accuracy for emotional stimulation or vice-versa? I don't see why we can't have both. [...]

Is magic real?

Is magic real?

Is magic real? Of course not, but maybe, just maybe our propensity to discover the trick only gets in our way of enjoying the show. [...]

Banished

Banished

The 200C power amplifier had a few hiccups when it was first introduced - one of them was it could erupt into a ball of fire - and it happened at the worst possible moment. [...]

Learning from Budweiser

Learning from Budweiser

There's a lot we in the high-end can learn from advertising giants like Budweiser and Bose and here's what it is. [...]

Luxury or necessity?

Luxury or necessity?

High-end audio - luxury or basic necessity? [...]

The new bad

The new bad

I keep thinking audio's getting worse but I am wrong! The new bad is pretty good. [...]

Drop the drum!

Drop the drum!

A great story harking back to the days of the Chicago CES, an Oracle turntable, the Infinity IRS and Max Townshends great Rock turntable [...]

Technology brands

Technology brands

There are two basic camps of people when it comes to technology: those interested in new and innovative vs. those that want old and trusted. Which camp are you in? [...]

Golden ears and the golden age

Golden ears and the golden age

Hong Kong reviewer Wing Cheung helps us enjoy our music, our systems and our hearing more by offering a number of helpful tips to protect our brains audio processor and our ears. [...]

Open up CES!

Open up CES!

CES is a closed venue and customers aren't allowed in - but writer Ken Kessler opines that's a mistake and one that would help the industry if it were corrected. We couldn't agree more. [...]

What is an Audiophile?

What is an Audiophile?

Yesterday's post stirred up a hornet's nest of controversy with some feeling like my post about perfection was meant as a dig at our quest for musical nirvana. Nothing could be further from the truth. [...]

Have you ever considered stereo?

Have you ever considered stereo?

The contractor eyed the room, figured he'd have to tear much of it out to add the 5.1 surround system and then turned to the customer and said, "have you considered just stereo instead?" A [...]

The showman

The showman

Harvey Rosenberg was a great asset to the high-end community and I was just reminded of one of his many antics at CES. Good for a laugh. [...]

Drug dealers

Drug dealers

Keeping up with technology is sort of like being hooked on drugs - you always need another fix. But is that all bad? [...]

Dedicated lines

Dedicated lines

Dedicated lines for your hi-fi system are a good idea and here's why. [...]

Personalities

Personalities

Every hi-fi system has a personality of its own. What's yours? [...]

Is it pure?

Is it pure?

Is our goal in high-end audio to get as close to the original recording, or is it something else? [...]

Stanley Clarke-Living Bass Legend

Stanley Clarke-Living Bass Legend

Stanley Clarke is perhaps one of the best bass players to have ever lived. Anyone interested in the Jazz artform should read this article by Keith Copeland on one of our greatest living legends of [...]

If you’re lucky enough

If you’re lucky enough

If you're fortunate enough to have an audio sanctuary, you're ahead of most of us. [...]

What if no one was there?

What if no one was there?

If you forward an email, write a comment, make a post and no one reads it, does it matter? [...]

Not so golden ears

Not so golden ears

Golden ears doesn't have much to do with your hearing ability - rather the connection to your brain. [...]

Passion

Passion

Passion is why many of us are involved in the high end, but if your dealer has lost his passion, how can he pass it on to you? [...]

$100K turntables?

$100K turntables?

Who is going to buy it? Ken Kessler delivers a strong opinion on the state of the high end, the dealers and why high-end audio products are struggling. [...]

Zero calories

Zero calories

Do we really need to know something is 10 times lower in distortions we cannot possible hear? [...]

‘Tis a shame

‘Tis a shame

The masters and luminaries of high-end, at its peak, are still with us but getting older. 'Tis a shame if we lose that info forever. [...]

The lowly receiver

The lowly receiver

The idea of a receiver, done correctly, is something I think might well go over today. [...]

Getting all your system has III

Getting all your system has III

French Audiophile Florent Duchateau finishes the last article in his three part series on getting the most out of your system without spending any money. [...]

Too much noise

Too much noise

Some people can't buy anything or go anywhere without first finding out what the reviews say. Is that you? [...]