July - August 2023
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Audio Discourse
A World of Wilco: Bearing Witness to Jeff Tweedy's Music
Wayne Goins in watercolor (image processing by David W. Robinson) Jeff Tweedy and his world of Wilco music has entered my space, and I'm pretty damn...
In Memoriam: The Passing of Brian Hartsell
Brian Hartsell in the Atrium at RMAF 2005…back when you could smoke there! Brian Hartsell has passed away. Another good audio man gone. Apparently,...
In Unity There Is… We May Never Find Out
Roger Skoff picks up the cry for a new HiFi Industry Association Do you remember electric trains? Practically every family who had kids owned one....
Confessions of a Record Collector, Part One
I wonder if a lot of Copper and Positive Feedback readers are record collectors. Well, I suppose that's like asking if dogs like bones. Record...
Neurochrome Purifi 1ET400A / Hypex NC500 Input Buffer
Hi Folks! Not in your typical fashion here but I have a quick review based on a module meant for the DIY folks. See, I've been on a journey to build my...
A Cartoon by Bruce Walker
From the PF paper 'n ink archives: A cartoon by Bruce Walker, drawn in 1993 Pianist Envy: 'Oh, how I wish that I could play like that!'
Hardware Reviews
Zu Undertone MK II Subwoofer
I think those who have read my past reviews will see that there are some brands that I keep coming back to. The brands that I really like and come back...
Clarisys Audio Minuet Loudspeakers
I can't believe it! They are finally here. From people that know me, you shouldn't be surprised that I have another ribbon speaker in my listening...
KECES S300+ Stereo Amplifier
Dean Waters on the hardware: First contact with the KECES S300+ Stereo Amplifier I've been given the wonderful opportunity to listen to and evaluate...
Core Power EQUI=CORE 1800 MK3
Power conditioning is one of those topics that is considered a little divisive within the audiophile community. There are some who say power...
The Pass Labs XP-12 Preamplifier - an Indispensable Instrument...
I am amazed how my role as an audiophile and audio reviewer informs my volunteer work running the Behringer X32 mixing console at church—and vice...
Auris Audio Bayadere 3 Turntable
Like many of you I have thoroughly immersed myself into the world of audio, and this passion has been with me since I was a young man. I remember my...
Music - SuperSonic Recordings
Top 500 SuperSonic List - Part 37
This is an ongoing project by Claude Lemaire of Soundevaluations 221. Billie Holiday, Songs For Distingué Lovers. Verve Records – MG VS-6021...
Music Reviews
Doc Watson, Southbound
I've been pondering over whether I should even write about this album, since conflicts of interest are rarely a good thing. After weeks of beating my...
Black Sabbath Hand of Doom 1970 - 1978 Picture Disc LP Box Set...
Rhino Entertainment is releasing Black Sabbath Hand of Doom 1970 - 1978, which is an eight LP, picture disc boxed set that includes all eight Black...
Woody Shaw's Blackstone Legacy, the latest Jazz Dispensary Top...
Jazz Dispensary is Craft Recordings' specialty label that unearths rarities from the multitude of riches found in Concord Music's jazz, funk, soul, and...
Craft Recordings' Original Jazz Classics Reboot Continues with...
Craft Recordings continues their exciting Original Jazz Classics reissue series with the next title in the second batch of releases, pianist Mal...
My Dillards Adventure
I am grateful for the existence of bluegrass and for The Dillards, because they introduced me to the exciting world of bluegrass music. Let me state...
Rhino Quadio High Res Blu-ray Releases from Black Sabbath, Alice...
I came of age in the mid-seventies, when owning a quadraphonic sound system was being marketed as the ne plus ultra of the HiFi audio experience. I'll...
Our Friend the Audio Analyst
E152: Capital Audiofest 2023 - GTT Audio
Today I’m both honored and very pleased to introduce you to my friend and colleague, Bill Parish, owner of GTT Audio & Video in Long Valley, New.... . . Read More »
E151: Capital Audiofest 2023 - "The Voice That Is"
Today, I’m both honored and very pleased to introduce you to a friend and colleague, Doug White, the owner of “The Voice That Is,” located in.... . . Read More »
E150: The Kalista Mantax DAC Launch Event
Thursday morning, November 16th, found me on an airplane bound for Vienna, Austria. I had been invited to the private launch event for the new flagship.... . . Read More »
E149: Capital Audiofest 2023-Audio Research Update
Today, we hear from Valerio Cora, the new CEO, and Allan Haggar, the Vice President of Sales at the revitalized Audio Research Corporation. Just hours.... . . Read More »
E148: LAST Stylus & Record Care Products
Today, I explore a sampling of the latest formulations of stylus and record care products from the LAST Factory. Founded in 1979, I had used their.... . . Read More »
Our Friends at High Fidelity
Krakow Sonic Society Meeting 140 - Crystal Cable Monet, Van...
Crystal Cable's three top cables: Monet, Van Gogh and Da Vinci: what's the difference, and how they help to the music. Gabi Van Der Kleij-Rynveld and...
Acoustic Revive CS-3K AC Power Filter
PREMIERE Acoustic Revive is a Japanese company founded in 1997 and run by Mr. Ken Ishiguro. It specializes in audio cables, anti-vibration products,...
John Coltrane, Blue Train Remaster 2022 Part 3 Sound
Everything you want to know about behind-the-scenes of the recording process of Blue Train’s and which of the digital reissues of this jazz...
John Coltrane, Blue Train Remaster 2022 Part 2 Releases
Everything you want to know about behind-the-scenes of the recording process of Blue Train album and which of the digital reissues of this jazz...
SPEC Designer Audio RSA-BW7 EX Integrated Amplifier
SPEC Corporation is a Japanese company founded in 2010 by Mr. Shuzou Ishimi and Mr. Shirokazu Yazaki, the former chief engineer of TEAC and Pioneer and...
Show Reports
Lone Star Audio Fest 2023
Lone Star Audio Fest held in Dallas, Texas, the weekend of June 2-4, 2023, was a big success. LSAF had been on hiatus since 2019, so it was with some...
Pacific Audio Fest 2023, Part Two
Continuing on with our coverage. Angel City Audio, EverSolo, Melody, Motet Distribution. Good sounding room. Hugh Nguyen, ACA. A truly loving guy!...
Pacific Audio Fest 2023, Part One
Pacific Audio Fest, Doubletree Hilton adjacent to SeaTac Airport. Great weather, nice flight via Alaska Airlines, wonderful room. This is like our 50th...
2023 Pacific Audio Fest
The following show report was written by John Hughes. John is a long time friend and offered to share his perspective of the Pacific Audio Fest. A...
Impressions: the Pacific Audio Fest 2023, a Photo-Essay –...
David W. Robinson and Leif Swanson: a Fantasy. Music and fine audio weren't the only things happening at PAF 2023, though. A group of us also...
Impressions: the Pacific Audio Fest 2023, a Photo-Essay - Part...
Ye Olde Editor with the rare La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull Cigar: a moment of contemplation. Happy Valley, OR, 2018. (Photograph by John...
