Albuquerque, New Mexico (November 7, 2021) Mojo Audio introduces the new Mystique X. To keep up with the overwhelming demand for our products, Mojo Audio has taken a totally new direction. The new Mystique X Digital-to-Analog Converter is engineered for robotic manufacture, housed in an extruded aluminum chassis, and will be sold through an international... Read More » . . . Read More »
McIntosh and Sonus faber announcethe debut of their custom integration within Six Senses Ibiza, a new luxury resort. The unique, experiential Cave Royal, Cave Suite 906 and Live Cave spaces are outfitted with an array of hifi components that create an unparalleled listening experience in Ibiza, which has long functioned as an escape for the world's top performers and... Read More » . . . Read More »
Up the Long Ladder Maurice Jeffries at GTT Audio: a portrait. Long Valley, NJ, 2021 I won't rehash here either the science behind KRONOS Audio's remarkable line of turntables, or the engineering insights that led Louis Desjardin, the turntable design world's current enfant terrible, to pursue his revolutionary approach to turntable design. Instead, I'll begin... Read More » . . . Read More »
If you are at all interested in checking out the underground Idol scene in Japan, here is an article by our own Peter R. Clark. Check out the review HERE at Citadel Review. . . . Read More »
As we all know, vinyl is booming. Not only new sales, but collectable titles are also in high demand. Discogs and eBay have shown tremendous growth in sales for pre-owned and sealed out of print vinyl. Prices almost seem unfair. During the lockdown and to keep myself busy, I found myself pursuing the various Internet... Read More » . . . Read More »
Greg Weaver, a fresco portrait. Chicago, 2018 (photograph and fresco image processing by David W. Robinson) It should come as no real surprise that paradigm shifts in the performance capabilities of hyper-audio gear come rarely. In my fifty-plus years in and around this industry, I have witnessed scant few. The first came in the early... Read More » . . . Read More »
The Qutest DAC has won a prestigious What Hi-Fi? Product of the Year Award every year since launch 4th November 2021, Kent, UK: Chord Electronics’ Qutest DAC has won What Hi-Fi?’s Product of the Year Award in the DACs category for the fourth year in succession. The UK designed, engineered and manufactured Qutest, has won the biggest award in the audio... Read More » . . . Read More »
Delivering remarkable versatility, state-of-the art technology, and class-leading sound quality with digital and analogue sources, iFi’s latest DAC/headphone amp is a portable marvel. Southport, England – Launched in 2018, the xDSD is among the most popular portable DAC/headphone amps in iFi’s range – a feature-packed model that has earned a stellar reputation and a plethora of awards... Read More » . . . Read More »
Glazunov, Symphony No. 6 in C minor, Op. 58; La mer, Op. 28; Introduction and Dance from Salome, Op. 90. Royal Scottish National Orchestra/José Serebrier. Warner Classics 2564-69627-0. TT: 66.48 Downloads: amazon.com (mp3); prestomusic.com (320 kbps mp3, FLAC); qobuz.com ("16-Bit CD quality," 44.1 kHz). Streaming: app.idagio.com; spotify.com Coming to the classics, as I did, by way of... Read More » . . . Read More »
Octave Records Releases Audiophile Masters, Volume II, Its Second Reference-Quality Sampler Disc, and Vinyl LP of Clandestine Amigo’s Temporary Circumstances -- Audiophile Masters, Volume II includes tracks with string quartet, jazz ensemble, percussion, acoustic guitar, folk, pop and more; Clandestine Amigo's album is now available in limited-edition vinyl -- Boulder, Colorado, November 4, 2021 –... Read More » . . . Read More »
The MC3500 Mk II is Inspired by the Amplifier that Inspired a Generation of Musicians & Music Fans Alike Binghamton, NY – November 4, 2021 – McIntosh, the global leader in prestigious home entertainment and ultimate-quality audio for over 70 years, is proud to announce the MC3500 Vacuum Tube Amplifier Mk II. Originally used to... Read More » . . . Read More »
In-house designed and built Mechanically Optimized Reading System (MORSe) disc transport. Optical pick-up and motor are precision mounted on a machined brass ‘sled that weighs almost 1kg, which is in turn isolated on a sophisticated alpha-gel suspension, fine-tuned to filter vibration down to AC Mains frequencies. This prevents vibrations generated by the spinning of the... Read More » . . . Read More »
Rancho Cucamonga, CA: RSX Tech announced today that it is now wholly owned by designer/co-founder Roger Skoff. This change and company restructuring follows the passing of Skoff’s long-time friend and partner, Dr. Arnold I. Roth, who had been a fifty percent owner. According to Skoff, while Dr. Roth’s passing is and will be deeply felt,... Read More » . . . Read More »
Rancho Cucamonga, CA: Roger Skoff, Owner/Designer of RSX Tech, a fast-growing new High-End cable manufacturer, announced today that AV Luxury Group, International has been appointed exclusive US Distributor for all RSX products. AV Luxury Group, International is another young company that, like RSX, is already showing outstanding potential. Headed by Thomas Kiss, one of the... Read More » . . . Read More »
Roger Skoff writes about what we all strive for in the reproduction of our music with our systems. Roger Skoff is the founder and president of RSX Technologies, a high-end cable company, and the former founder and president of XLO. Have you ever really heard live music? Before you answer, consider this: If you went... Read More » . . . Read More »
HOLBROOK, New York, November 1, 2021 At Capital Audiofest 2021 Nola Speakers will present the world premiere of its Champ S3 and Metro Grand Reference Gold Series 3 loudspeakers. The Champ S3 is an under-$10,000 per pair floorstanding open baffle model incorporating all-new drivers and technologies, to provide performance never achieved before at its... Read More » . . . Read More »
Heilbronn, October 28, 2021 – The new Blue BYRD 2nd generation headphones are a Bluetooth® in-ear headset that combines the brand's proven, high-quality sound with versatile usability for full flexibility in everyday life. The Blue BYRD enables smooth transitions between listening to music, phone calls, work, study, or sports – anytime, anywhere. Multifunctional sound experience... Read More » . . . Read More »
Take a look back at the Consumer Electronic Show, and The Home Entertainment Show in Las Vegas, 2009. Show report coverage from Dave and Carol Clark. Part One HERE Part Two HERE . . . Read More »
This article, as reviewed by Dave Clark originally ran in Issue 4, December/January 2003, so while we call this section "New Old Stock - Articles from Our Days in Print" you are also going to see some articles from our early days of going online. I will admit that my experience with turntables has been... Read More » . . . Read More »
In February of 2003, David Robinson and Dan Wright had a conversation about the work that he's doing at ModWright, his company that does various audio modifications, especially on digital source components. An edited transcript of that conversation can be found HERE . . . Read More »
Los Angeles, Calif. Nov.1st, 2021— AGD Productions, Inc., a leader in Hi-End Audio electronic design, introduced today the AGD “TEMPO”, its first reference stereo amplifier. The AGD “TEMPO” is rated 200W+200W/4ohm, 100W+100W/8ohm, and it is based on AGD’s new proprietary modular platform, 100% based on Gallium Nitride MOSFETs, specifically optimized for CLASS-D Audio applications. Like... Read More » . . . Read More »
Sarasota, FL - October 26, 2021 VAC, The Audio Company, and Von Scheweikert Audio will host Friday and Saturday Night After Hours LP Listening Sessions with renowned audiophile and journalist Greg Weaver in The Potomac Room at CAF 2021. On Friday Night, November 5th, at 10 PM, Greg Weaver will lead listeners through the magic... Read More » . . . Read More »
Worcester, Massachusetts | October 26, 2021 Vinnie Rossi BRAMA Integrated In a world filled with the ordinary and conventional, Vinnie Rossi has been driven by a passion for engineering the finest sounding two-channel audio components marked by truly innovative design. After 17 years of honing his craft with a series of commercially successful and critically... Read More » . . . Read More »
October 26, 2021 Enjoy the Music.com, high-end audio's celebrated online site since 1995 and a leader in providing industry news, gear reviews, and show reports is pleased to announce that we're sponsoring Capital Audiofest's 'Happy Hour'. Exhibitors and members of the press will join us for complimentary food and beverage on Thursday. Enjoy the Music.com loves our loyal... Read More » . . . Read More »
It was Sunday afternoon and we were home after church. Dad had worked hard all week on his sermon, and now that the morning service was over, he just wanted to rest. He went into a little room next to the dining area, drew the curtains, turned on the television, and sank back onto the... Read More » . . . Read More »
Featuring a new 6.5” midrange, completely redesigned crossover and enclosure the ZEUS v.3 takes a fine speaker to a completely new level. This is essentially a new model. The new midrange driver is twice the cone area of its predecessor and handles a full octave more with extreme accuracy and phase coherency while the new... Read More » . . . Read More »
Melco launches full-width mid-range SSD music library Tokyo, Japan, 20th October 2021: Melco Audio has launched its first mid-range SSD-based digital music library, the N50-S38. Handcrafted in Japan, the N50-S38 offers best-ever Melco solid-state affordability, the latest digital technologies, plus Melco’s legendary ease of use. The new N50-S38 benefits from a heavy, 1.7 mm-thick full-width chassis,... Read More » . . . Read More »
Bowers & Wilkins re-imagines the Zeppelin for the streaming age First introduced in 2007 as the ultimate iPod dock, the Zeppelin is reborn in 2021 bettersounding, better-looking and smarter than ever. The new Zeppelin has been re-imagined for the streaming age. It’s now both smarter and more flexible, while its high-resolution sound is more detailed... Read More » . . . Read More »
October 18, 2021 North Bay, Canada - Noam Sugarman is an entrepreneur from North Bay who decided to build a home audio startup that goes against the grain of modern audio brands. Unlike most home audio companies that stuff as many tech features as possible into their products, Noam believes that digital sprawl is actually interfering... Read More » . . . Read More »
Buffalo, NY, October 14, 2021 -- Bluebird Music, distributor of the world-class Weiss Engineering DACs, is proud to announce a firmware upgrade to the Weiss DAC501 and DAC502 that elevates these extraordinary DAC/headphone amplifiers to an even higher level of performance and versatility. Users of Audeze headphones with either Weiss DAC---whether recording/mastering engineers or passionate listeners at home---can now utilize frequency... Read More » . . . Read More »
Outhere Music is pleased to announce the acquisition of the prestigious Dutch label Channel Classics Records, founded by Jared Sacks in 1990. Channel Classics has acquired a strong international reputation due to the quality of sound produced and recorded by Jared Sacks, as well as his A&R discoveries and collaborations over the past 31 years.... Read More » . . . Read More »
Salisbury, England – October 15, 2021 - Naim Audio is delighted to be named a CES® 2022 Innovation Awards Honoree, for Uniti Atom Headphone Edition. The announcement was made last night at CES Unveiled, Amsterdam, as a part of a global rollout of award winners ahead of CES 2022, the world’s most influential technology... Read More » . . . Read More »
Tampa, Florida—October 2021—The third annual Florida Audio Expo will take place February 18–20, 2022, at the newly refurbished Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore hotel. Tickets are now on sale to give attendees the opportunity to experience 12 floors’ worth of products from the world’s leading audio brands. Admission will be $15 for... Read More » . . . Read More »
Ye Olde Editor at Rocky Mountain Audio Fest, Denver, CO, 2019 (photograph by Scot Hull of Part-Time Audiophile; image processing by David W. Robinson) I haven't been doing much traveling over the past couple of years. No news here: COVID-19/Delta, you see. And thus, no audio shows. But just recently I did get an opportunity... Read More » . . . Read More »
Ye Olde Editor in a tobacco moment (photograph by John Robinson) These thoughts are short and to the point. High-end audio is filled with reviews (many of those should read "reviews"), arguments, and endless debates about reference standards, ratings, lists, best-ofs, and so on…endlessly. There are über, no-holds-barred components/systems, at (usually) astronomical prices. Then again,... Read More » . . . Read More »
An important announcement! The energetic and brilliant Charles Kirmuss has no grass growing under his feet as he announces changes in usage of his superb KA-RC-1 Ultrasonic Record Restoration System and newly developed and very high value speaker cables for audiophile systems. I inquired about the cleaning process since there is so much buzz associated... Read More » . . . Read More »
The ideal balance between performance and convenience. Andover announces the latest addition to its Spin Collection: the SpinDeck MAX automatic turntable ($599). Featuring high-quality materials and precision-engineered parts, SpinDeck MAX is the perfect companion to the SpinBase Turntable Speaker System or any audio system, striking an ideal balance between performance and convenience. With its fully... Read More » . . . Read More »
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