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As it has been over three years since the original tour of my system dropped at the end of May 2020, Episode 3: The Reference System, let’s take an updated tour. There have been significant changes that have taken me even closer to the sound of live music in a real space.

Greece’s Ideon gear is some of the finest available today. Their Absolute Stream is the subject of today’s episode. Dig in and see why I’m so taken with it… Take a look.

Today, I relate the installation of the Von Schweikert Audio CenterStage2 LS footers, designed by Joe Laverncik, of Critical Mass Systems. I cannot impress upon you strongly enough just what a monumental improvement these footers unleashed in the performance of my Von Schweikert Audio ULTRA 9s. What Joe Lavrencik of Critical Mass Systems has achieved... Read More »

I made my first trip to High-End Munich in four years to attend the 2023 event. Tune in to get a taste of what this destination event is like, and take a virtual walk through the venue, the Munich Order Center.

I cannot thank Alon Wolf adequately for his gracious hosting my visit to Magico central in Heyward. My time in the San Francisco area resulted in not only this remarkable speaker experience, but two factory tour episodes 103 and 105, and my conversation with founder, Alon Wolf, with episode 96.

Last October, Bill Parish had me in to his location in Long Valley to let me get a sneak listen to the True Life Audio Supreme Series of electronics from Greece… Well, today, those pieces, the Supreme Series Preamplifer-1 and a pair of Supreme Series Amplifier-350s are in the house and makin’ some pretty impressive... Read More »

In my first EVER non-Sunday episode drop, this is a short sample recording made of the newly introduced, $11,000 über overachieving Audio Group Denmark's Børresen X3 Loudspeakers in my reference system using a new stereo microphone. I'm testing the sonics in preparation for covering High-End Munich, just weeks away now.

During the last day of AXPONA 2023, I had time to sit down and chat with LampizatOr’s Łukasz Fikus. What he shares is as amusing as it is insightful. Have a look.

During AXPONA 2023, I had time to sit down and chat with WestminsterLab’s Angus Leung. This was one very interesting conversation. Have a listen, and a look…

Today, I walk through growing into and implementing the use of stereo subwoofers in a vintage audio system. Now, though the conversation focuses on integration with legacy gear, all this info is just as applicable to brand new products as well. Take a look and learn why stereo subs offer so much more than using... Read More »

AXPONA is this coming week, and I’m looking forward to seeing you all there! Be sure to say hello if you see me! And, I’ll be doing a few interviews with the likes of LampizatOr’s Łukasz Fikus and Westminster Labs Angus Leung! Watch for those here soon.

An interesting communication last week with David Sheriff, the new CEO of Parasound, informed today’s episode. Let’s learn what changes are being implemented to Parasound’s support and dealer network and how he plans to rectify what he describes as some historically unfair compensation imbalances.

Today, I am happy to announce the new Mola Mola Lupe Phono Preamplifier. I will have this remarkable and overachieving phono stage in-house in the near future to give you a full assessment of its abilities…

Today, we hear from the new CEO of Parasound, David Sheriff. He took the time to outline his thoughts and plans for the future of one of today’s most respected audio manufacturers. Give him a listen and see what the future of Parasound holds.

On January 3rd, Bill Parish, Owner of GTT Audio & Video in Long Valley, NJ, announced that GTT would be taking over the role as the US Importer of Vivid Audio. In early March, Bill, joined by GTT’s Dick Diamond, and Ewald Verkerk, International Marketing and Sales Manager for Vivid Audio and Mola Mola, sponsored... Read More »

Today I celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the release of Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon, taking you on my first Guilty Treasure episode in almost fifteen months. Take a trip with me as I revisit this landmark progressive rock release.

Today, I bring you the last video chronicling my remarkably informative and fascinating trip to the AGD factory in Aalborg, Denmark. In today’s installment, we get to hear a conversation I had with Audio Group Denmark’s Chief Designer and CTO, Michael Børresen. He is joined by the man who founded Gryphon Audio Designs in 1985,... Read More »

Today I’m presenting the conclusion of my mid-January tour of the 25,000-square-foot manufacturing facility of Audio Group Denmark, in Aalborg, Denmark. Once concluded, I’ll offer a recap of the many diverse and synergistic tactics they employ to combat induction and its associated noise and distortions throughout their remarkable product lineup.

Today I’m presenting part two of my mid-January tour of the 25,000-square-foot manufacturing facility of Audio Group Denmark, in Aalborg, Denmark. Today’s focus will be primarily on loudspeakers and their motors, as we continue the full facility walk-through with our guide, AGD Founder and CEO, Lars Kristensen.