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Seth Lewis Gets in the Groove With Take a Look Around: a Tribute to the Meters

2026-02-02T23:17:10Z

Bassist Seth Lewis and friends lay it down with a funky nod to the Meters, Sly and the Family Stone, Dr. John and more, with rockin’ high-res sound – Boulder, Colorado, February 2, 2026 – It’s time to get up and groove! Octave Records’ latest, Take a Look Around from bassist Seth Lewis, is an R&B-rockin’-jazz-influenced... Read More »

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Hyperion Knight's Free Online Course on the History of Classical Music: Part 2 Chopin through Gershwin

2026-02-02T01:20:19Z

Image courtesy of Acoustic Sounds Here's the trailer for Part 2 of Hyperion Knight's free Hillsdale College online course on the history of classical music. The trailer for Part 1, Pythagoras through Beethoven, has had 327,000 views. (See here at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKSc8NL9ZBk) I want to stress that you can sign up for the course and watch... Read More »

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Arne Mk2 Integrated Amplifier

2026-02-01T22:51:33Z

Engstrom is a small family-run company from Stockholm Sweden. The EE emblem represents the two founding partners, Lars & Timo Engstrom, who are a unique uncle and nephew duo. They embody a balanced and "less is more" approach to design and engineering that is central to the company's identity. Lars Engstrom was born in the... Read More »

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Family Heirlooms? Two Amazing New Reissues! Vince Guaraldi, A Charlie Brown Christmas (UHQR) and Nat King Cole, The Christmas Song (One-Step). Iconic Music At Its Best!

2026-02-01T16:52:41Z

Please be patient as I share some personal backstory. When I was a kid, our family had certain traditions for Christmas week that were lovingly established and then re-enforced by my father every year. He and my mother seemed to enjoy them as much or more than the seven kids. These traditions have carried on... Read More »

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…and Steve says...Listening to All My Records (Part 4)

2026-02-01T16:31:52Z

For those readers new to this column, please read the introductory comments in Part 1 HERE. As I mentioned in previous parts of this series, many times in my articles and reviews, and probably to everyone I've ever talked to about records or audio, I had a bunch of records stolen at some point in... Read More »

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Impressions: Postcard from Portland – The Evolution Acoustics Model ONE Monitor Loudspeaker (Updated)

2026-02-02T01:00:02Z

Ye Olde Editor, near Masada and the Dead Sea, Israel, 2022 (Photograph by John Robinson) Those of you who have been following my writing and reviewing over the years know that I've been following the audio career of Kevin Malmgren of Evolution Acoustics from very near the beginning. Via our mutual, and lamented close friend, Jonathan Tinn... Read More »

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World Premier Review of Kubala•Sosna Research Celebration OptimiZ4 Series Interconnects

2026-01-30T22:27:16Z

I have enjoyed Kubala•Sosna interconnects, speaker cables, digital cables, and power cords for over 20 years, and value the advice of Joe Kubala greatly. My systems are tuned with Kubala•Sosna Emotion, Elation! and more, and have used these excellent cables to compare newcomers from all parts of the world. It is heartwarming to know the... Read More »

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JPLAY Adds HIGH RES-AUDIO: Studio Quality Hi-Res Streaming

2026-01-30T21:03:55Z

HIGH RES-AUDIO becomes the third integrated streaming service in JPLAY (after TIDAL and Qobuz), bringing lossless audio up to 24-bit/192 kHz, curated discovery, and access to HIGH RES-AUDIO VirtualVault to stream all purchased albums without a HIGH RES-AUDIO subscription. JPLAY today announced integration of HIGH RES-AUDIO (HRA), expanding JPLAY's in-app streaming lineup to three services:... Read More »

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New music streaming playlist features 30 songs mixed on Focal Professional monitors

2026-01-30T20:57:37Z

Montreal, Canada — December 2, 2025 — Focal Naim America, a leading North American importer and distributor of premium consumer and professional audio brands, has released the Mixed on Focal #7 playlist of 30 songs with almost two hours of music from a host of mix engineers using Focal Professional monitors. The playlists are available today to Focal Hi-Fi and... Read More »

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Don’t Overlook the Little Stuff

2026-01-30T02:27:41Z

Roger Skoff writes about why throwing money at, it isn't always the best way to solve a problem Many years ago, when I was just starting XLO, a top (and very wealthy) American neurosurgeon with a state‑of‑the‑art, viciously expensive system (actually, three of them, but we'll only be talking here about the one in his... Read More »

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E254: Fosi Audio's New BT20A MAX Integrated Amplifier

2026-01-29T22:05:13Z

Today, I will introduce the new, minuscule, overachieving integrated amplifier from Fosi Audio, the BT20A MAX, to the world! After reveling in its simply exceptional native voice, I pop the hood and supercharge it by dropping in a set of SparkoS Audio discrete OpAmps and really take it for a spin.

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Recent Finds No. 62 Exquisite Releases at NativeDSD

2026-01-30T19:56:34Z

In this issue, we have some exquisite new albums at NativeDSD, led by a new Pure DSD256 release from Cobra Records with a fascinating program for solo piano. And two new releases from the creative artists partnering with Brendon Heinst at TRPTK, and more. I hope you will find something to further explore. Flowers We... Read More »

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Sumiko Introduces the Oriole Phono Cartridge

2026-01-28T19:04:26Z

The launch blends Japanese craftsmanship and American design for uncompromising analog performance MAPLE GROVE, MN (January 28, 2026) – Sumiko, a leader in analog audio innovation, today announced the launch of the Oriole Phono Cartridge, a new benchmark in high-performance sound positioned between the company’s acclaimed Songbird and Starling models. Crafted in Japan, the Oriole Phono Cartridge delivers elevated musical detail and dynamic accuracy through a... Read More »

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NAGRA INTRODUCES SERIES II WITH THE PREAMP II-S

2026-01-26T16:18:28Z

A new chapter rooted in legacy, precision and musical truth Romanel, Switzerland – 26 January 2026 Audio Technology Switzerland, the Swiss reference in professional and high-end audio electronics, announces the launch of Series II, a new product family that bridges the gap between its Classic and HD ranges. The first model in this new line,... Read More »

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Stevie Nicks' Bella Donna - the MoFi Ultra Disc 1-Step 180 Gram 45 LP Set Rocks with Realism

2026-01-26T16:13:54Z

"The album was meticulously recorded with the best technology of its day and has always sounded good, but it has never sounded this good on vinyl," wrote Jeff Elbel of Mobile Fidelity Sound Labs Ultra Disc One-Step reissue of Stevie Nicks' Bella Donna record. "This prestige-format release benefits from the label's best mastering and highest-tier pressing process.... Read More »

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Tiglon TPL-2000R RCA Interconnects

2026-01-23T00:46:35Z

A huge part of the audiophile addiction…er…hobby, (yeah… let's call all of this insanity a quote-unquote 'hobby'), is incessantly trying to improve the sound quality of the gear you own with better cabling. Why do this…? Why change any of your cables and risk the painful expense of time, energy, and money in the desperate... Read More »

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Bricasti S7 Loudspeaker - A Brief Introduction (v. 4.0)

2026-01-20T23:07:27Z

Photo credit Bricasti Design. Bricasti Design, Ltd. was founded as a pro-audio company, specializing in reverberation units. Bricasti's principals formerly worked at Lexicon, which, at the time, was a Harmon International subsidiary. Reverbs are used not only in the recording process. Reverbs are also used in live-performance PA systems. Example, singer/guitarist John Mayer, when he... Read More »

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Recent Finds No. 61 From Bert van der Wolf

2026-01-20T19:27:18Z

Yes, you know by now that I keep track of Bert van der Wolf's recording projects. I've been holding my reviews of the two releases below because I keep hoping to add yet a third release along with them—wishfully the first release from Bert's new High Street Studio recording studio, HERE. But, alas, while Bert's... Read More »

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SVS 3000 R|Evolution Series Unlocks Reference Subwoofer Experiences for More People than Ever.

2026-01-20T19:24:19Z

Building on flagship SVS 17-Ultra R|Evolution Series technologies that reshaped the industry, the 3000 R|Evolution is the sweet spot of SVS subwoofers, delivering unrivaled output, extension, and transient response, setting all benchmarks for performance in its class and well beyond. Youngstown, OH – January 20, 2026 - SVS, a leading manufacturer of high-performance home audio... Read More »

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Arturo Delmoni Legendary Violinist in a Wonderful Reissue from HDTT, with Free Sample Download

2026-02-03T20:01:11Z

One of my all-time favorite violinists is Arturo Delmoni, who has recorded far too infrequently. Here we have an opportunity to hear him performing in a superb reissue of his recording Music for Violin and Guitar. Originally released by Athena Records in 1993, this reissue is a significant sonic improvement over the original CD-only version... Read More »

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E252: Børresen Acoustics T5 SSE Loudspeaker

2026-01-16T18:50:46Z

Today, I’ll introduce you to the pinnacle of the newest range of speakers to join the Børresen Acoustics lineup, the T5 SSE. Learn what makes this range of speakers in general, and this model in particular, so unique and such a value.

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An Audiophile Classic Record Album is Born: The Paul Sawtelle Big Band Live at the Pacific Audiofest!

2026-01-16T17:04:26Z

Greetings friends, I hope you are well! Imagine with me for a moment that Blue Note Records set up a special concert event at Jazz Alley in Seattle featuring a premier jazz artist. The concert would be recorded directly to 2-track tape in real time, in front of the live audience, by Blue Note's crack... Read More »

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Faron Young, Sweethearts Or Strangers

2026-01-16T16:49:00Z

One one the finest voices from the golden age of country music belonged to Faron Young (1932-1996). During the fifties, the handsome singer had a unique tenor voice with an agility similar to that of Elvis Presley. He came from Shreveport, Alabama, and went by the monikers The Hillbilly Heartthrob and The Singing Sheriff. With... Read More »

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Seven Deadly Sins of Vinyl Collecting

2026-01-16T17:05:11Z

This is a guest article by reader David Fisher It seems like each new popular musical genre initially gets labeled "the devil's music." In the 1920s, the swinging rhythms of jazz were considered taboo in some corners of polite society. Later, subtle to blatantly risqué lyrics earned Delta blues that "devil's music" moniker. Then along... Read More »

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In Celebration of Acoustic Sounds’ 40th Anniversary Analogue Productions and Quality Record Pressings proudly present 40 titles celebrating 40 years of Acoustic Sounds and audiophile perfection.

2026-01-15T18:46:40Z

In Partnership with Rhino Records This Series Kicks Off The Label’s Year-Long Anniversary Celebration, With More Announcements To Come Subscribe Here Via Email Analogue Productions is proud to unveil a new partnership with Rhino Records for 2026 and beyond: The Acoustic Sounds 40th Anniversary Series. Building on the success of the Analogue Productions Atlantic 75 Series,... Read More »

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