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Remembering David Hancock


The "journal of record" of the violin world (and other bowed string instruments such as violas and cellos) is a UK publication more than 100 years old, called The Strad. Therefore, it filled me with joy to see David Hancock's musicianship praised in the pages of The Strad. (Tully Potter's review of David Nadien's and... Read More »


Zu Union 6 Loudspeakers


Zu really impressed me this year. I have listened to their speakers in the past but, when I heard the Soul VI in my room I fell in love. So much so, that I bought them immediately after I completed my review. When I was working on that review, Phil, Zu's business advisor, told me... Read More »


Lost in Venice - a Truly Special Pure DSD256 Recording from Eudora


Truly special recordings deserve to be heard and celebrated. Such a truly special album is the newly released Lost in Venice by Infermi d'Amore, from Eudora Records. On this album are alert, energetic, and beautifully played performances of works from three Venetian Baroque masters using instruments appropriate to the period. Complementing these delightful performances are... Read More »


IsoAcoustics GAIA III Isolation Feet


Speaker isolators…for a turntable? Yes, according to the folks at IsoAcoustics, or at least their surprisingly comprehensive online product selector tool. I wasn't expecting to find my audiophile-unapproved, direct drive turntables in the drop-down box, but there they were. And at the top of their list showing recommended vibration control devices were the GAIA-III screw-on... Read More »


E112: Guilty Treasures: Pink Floyd-The Dark Side of the Moon-50th Anniversary


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.


E111: AGDs Børresen and Rasmussen Talk Tech


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 »


E110: Audio Group of Denmark Tour - Part 3


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.


E109: Audio Group of Denmark Tour - Part 2


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.


E108: AGD Productions Gran Vivace GaN Amplifier


Today, I want to introduce you to a product that makes a rather interesting and bold departure from typical: the AGD Productions Class-D Gallium Nitride transistor-based Gran Vivace amplifier.


E107: Audio Group of Denmark Tour - Part 1


In mid-January (2023), I visited Aalborg, Denmark where I was treated to the amazing hospitality of Audio Group Denmark, manufacturer of the brands Aavik, Ansuz, Axxess, and Børresen Acoustics. In part one today, we will cover the assembly area for the Ansuz Acoustic products, consisting of a series of varying levels of high-performance cables, power... Read More »


E106: The New Apartment Lounge - System & Room Set Up


Maurice Jeffries and I present the second part of my January visit to his New Apartment Lounge, focusing on my helping him dial in his entire system. Check out what we did, how we determined what to do, and our impressions of the changes wrought.


E105: The Magico Factory Tour - Part Two


With the third installment chronicling my visit to Magico’s state-of-the-art 30,000 square-foot factory, office space, and bespoke listening room, located in the Hayward section of San Francisco, I give you part two and the conclusion of my walk-through tour. This episode covers the Shipping & Receiving Area, Inventory Control, Kit Pre-Assembly, the Aesthetic QC Area,... Read More »


Interview With David Chesky on Music and His New Venture the Audiophile Society.


With this article, Positive Feedback continues its content-sharing relationship with Enjoy the Music where Steven R. Rochlin interviews David Chesky. Dr. David W. Robinson, Editor-in-Chief Plus a very special half-off code for Enjoy the Music.com friends. Article By Steven R. Rochlin The Audiophile Society is the brainchild of composer, pianist, and audio pioneer David Chesky. The new label will... Read More »


2015 CES - A Look Back


Take a look back at this CES show report from 2015, by Robert S Youman, originally published April 19, 2015. 2015 CES - A Yellow Brick Road Of Integrated Amplifiers If you have been following my reviews over the last few years, I have taken a considerable interest in integrated amplifiers. This includes those from... Read More »


Manley Labs Impressions: The Snapper Monoblock Amp and Shrimp Preamp - Tasty Stuff!


This article by Dr. David Robinson originally ran in Issue 5, February/March 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. After All These Years... You know, it's strange. In PF's "Ghost of... Read More »


E104: The Kronoscope RS Tonearm & The New Apartment Lounge


My friend and fellow audio journalist, Maurice Jeffries, and I discuss what we heard after we refitted his Kronos 0.5 Sparta with the new Kronos Kronoscope Resonance Suppression tonearm! Such an amazing tonearm… Check out our impressions of the changes it wrought.


Audio Ramblings - Infigo's Sparkle Series USB Cable


So here I am after a few years off from writing about audio—and yes if I wanted to there is a LOT that I want to say, but that will be another time—and where am I heading… a USB cable from Infigo Audio, a rather expensive switch and Ethernet cables from Ansuz, two items from... Read More »


E103: The Magico Factory Tour - Part One


Happy New Year, everyone. Welcome to 2023! This is part of my factory tour of Magico’s state-of-the-art 30,000 square-foot factory and office space located off the gated Corporate Place industrial development area on the eastern shore of the San Francisco Bay. Get ready to be impressed!


E102: Season's Greetings...and more to come


Happy Holidaze, all. Today’s episode includes some thank you’s and outlines some more amazing upcoming products and travels.


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