New Consumer Audio Show coming to the Seattle area in August 2021 Lou Hinkley of Daedalus Audio, in collaboration with Gary Gill of Capital Audiofest, are pleased to announce the launch of the Pacific Audio Fest, slated for August 6-8 2021. The Pacific Audio Fest is first and foremost a show by exhibitors for exhibitors. With... Read More »
No industry is ever immune to setbacks and disasters that loom large on our personal landscapes. Sometimes, they seem small in retrospect, but sometimes, the magnitude of the crisis is never diminished, and the only thing that matters is survival and managing the calamity with as much grace as we can muster. At RMAF, our... Read More »
New Stellar Strata combines exceptional sound quality and flexibility with full-featured DAC, streaming module, 200 watt-per-channel Analog Cell™ power amp and more Boulder, Colorado, May 18, 2020 – PS Audio today announced the introduction of its Stellar Strata Integrated Amplifier, which combines superlative sound with versatile features including a built-in state-of-the-art DAC and high-definition streamer,... Read More »
Formed in 2000 from the remnants of a handful of Raleigh, North Carolina bands, Between the Buried and Me was principally the brainchild of guitarist Paul Waggoner and vocalist Tommy Rogers. And while the group has gone through a number of personnel changes, the band's current incarnation features not only Waggoner and Rogers, but also... Read More »
Am Ende der Welt. Photo by Per-Einar Einarsen - Used with permission Weserbergland is a project led by Norwegian composer Ketil Vestrum Einarsen. He's deeply rooted in classical music, progressive rock, and experimental electronic composition. Their newest release, from Apollon Records, is Am Ende Der Welt. Compared to their previous release, it pushes farther, goes... Read More »
Dear Exhibitors, Showgoers, Esteemed Members of the Press, and Valued Members of the Audiophile/Music Enthusiast Community: As you are aware, we have sent out a few public announcements regarding T.H.E. Show 2020 in this one, we will provide what we believe to be a final update. There have been a few delays to releasing it... Read More »
Florence, Italy – May 11, 2020 – Gold Note is pleased to announce the immediate release of the line preamplifier P-1000 in its MkII version. The P-1000 MkII is part of the acclaimed Series 1000, the unique flagship Hi-Fi electronics line entirely hand-made in Italy. P-1000 MKII is an innovative ultra-balanced Class-A preamplifier powered by... Read More »
Nelson Pass: a portrait. Sea Ranch, CA, 2018. (Photograph and image processing by David W. Robinson) This piece was originally presented at the 2019 Burning Amp Festival but was hampered by problems with the projection system. It has been rewritten for Positive Feedback.... Introduction I don't need to tell you that audiophiles tend to be... Read More »
The very first time as a teenager I laid eyes on my brother's new DynaKit amp, I knew inside that I'd found one of my life's true callings. I've always loved everything about audio gear; the look, the feel, the smell—but ultimately, the sound it's capable of producing. And I can honestly say, for the... Read More »
BRAHMS: Hungarian Dances, WoO 1; Waltzes, Op. 39. Marco Schiavo and Sergio Marchegiani, pianists. Decca 481 7812. TT: 71.20. Downloads: classical-music-download.com (FLAC); over-blog.com (320 kbps mp3); prestomusic.com (mp3, FLAC, hi-res FLAC); qobuz.com; wattpad.com (mp3, OGG, FLAC) The short review: gleaming, limpid performances of delightful, well-wrought music, in excellent sound. Get it. Some of you may want to know... Read More »
This is an ongoing project by Claude Lemaire of Soundevaluations 136. Sonny Rollins, The Bridge. RCA – LSP-2527 (1962), Classic Records – LSP-2527 (1996), 33 1/3 rpm, 180g. Genre: jazz, hard bop. Premiering with Prestige in 1953 with a couple of stops and stints at Blue Note, Contemporary, and Riverside, this was Rollins' first of six recordings for... Read More »
1200-watt mono power amp features hybrid tube/ICE Edge design, balanced circuitry, ultra-efficient operation and extraordinary musical performance Boulder, Colorado, May 7, 2020 – PS Audio today announced it is now shipping its new Stellar M1200 Power Amplifier. Designed to deliver extraordinarily clear, detailed and musically accurate performance, the monoblock M1200 features an all-new hybrid design... Read More »
ABSOLUTE DAC: DAC section: 8 parallel channels The highest performing DAC to date, discreet power through 16 separate power regulators in the circuit. Direct coupled output with no capacitors in the output stage. The sonic result is no longer a lossy simulation requiring brainpower to cover for what is not there: you are there. Clock Oscillators: Getting the Music... Read More »
The luxury innocent piano white version: Real piano lacquer white with real 24 karat gold leaf application on the aluminum rings and big aluminum tweeter wave guide. The other aluminum parts are black ultra matt. This 24 karat gold leaf application is done by a real artisan master, who is normally in charge of the best... Read More »
To ease your isolation blues and help out during the Covid-19 crisis, Danacable is holding a special sale for the Lazuli line of headphone cables for the entire month of May: You make a donation to one of the following charities, which are helping in the fight against Covid-19: World Central Kitchen (www.wck.org) Feeding America... Read More »
Yet more sad news: I've received the belated word today that Marty DeWulf, editor and publisher of Bound for Sound, another well-known high-end audio journal from the late 1980s until the early 2000s, passed away at the relatively young age of 65 on March 22, 2020. Marty's health had apparently not been good for a... Read More »
Personally, I consider this to be one of the more memorable musico-poetic explorations that John Marks has done. He of The Tannhauser Gate ambushes us with not one, but two allusions, both of which left me bemused. May they do you as well as they did me! Dr. David W. Robinson, Ye Olde Editor An... Read More »
Roger Skoff writes about cost and value in high-end audio Roger Skoff, a portrait. LAOC Audio Society Gala, 2018 (photograph and image processing by David W. Robinson) Note to our readers: Roger Skoff has been writing essays about high-end audio for years at Positive Feedback. Roger was formerly the founder and CEO of XLO Cables,... Read More »
This article, as reviewed by Ed Morawski and Dave Clark originally ran in Issue 2, August/September 2002, 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 feel I have a pretty fair... Read More »
"First Press" ("1st Press") is a term used to describe LP releases. It is used to describe the earliest editions of a given title. This is a difficult topic and collectors specializing in it are usually focused on some part of the publishing market. But it is very similar with Compact Discs—below we will discuss... Read More »
Alpharetta, GA, USA - May 1, 2020 Black Cat Cable is pleased to present the latest iteration of the Coppertone series: FLATWAVE™ The new conductor is a small, pure copper ribbon that we flatten in-house with a precision rolling machine. The flattened conductor is then rolled through our Airwave tooling, shaping it into a sinusoidal... Read More »
Dear AXPONA Exhibitors and Sponsors; We at AXPONA wish you all the very best during these COVID-19 disrupted times. We care most about the health and safety of you and your loved ones. So many businesses are hurting, the future is unpredictable, opinions are mixed and emotions on all sides are strong. Ultimately we must... Read More »
April 30, 2020 Dear AXPONA Community; It is with heartfelt disappointment but concern for the health and safety of all AXPONA participants that we announce today the official cancellation of AXPONA 2020 due to the impact of COVID-19. We thank everyone who had committed to making the 2020 event into what would have been the... Read More »
Ye Olde Editor: a portrait (Photograph by John Robinson) Last week PF published an "Open Letter to Joel Davis of JD Events/AXPONA 2020" in our Industry News section. It included some 20 supporting signatures from those protesting JD Events' unwillingness to give exhibitors either the option of cancelling their reservation and receiving a full refund,... Read More »
Until May 15, 2020, Qobuz is offering free download of a selection of albums. Click HERE to download the Qobuz app. Browse the list of albums available HERE. FAQ Is it really free? Yes, it's completely free. Add the album(s) of your choice to your cart, validate your order and then log in if you... Read More »
Ye Olde Editor, a moment. (Portrait by John Robinson) Bill Parish of GTT Audio is a great longtime audiobud of mine. We go back nearly 20 years now. During that time, I've come to develop a real respect for his line card, which is always excellent, and pay a lot of attention to his recommendations... Read More »
We are living in strange and terrible times. It is the Golden Age of Audio right now, but that Golden Age has been swallowed up by the COVID-19 pandemic so suddenly that it is hard to remember just a few months ago, when 2020 looked like it would be a very good year for fine... Read More »
Product Announcement: 3 INPUT MASTER TRIDENT Tape Head Preamplifier for professional users of Reel to Reel Tape Decks from Merrill Audio. BERNARDSVILLE, New Jersey, USA – Merrill Audio introduces, for REEL to REEL professionals who have more than 1 Tape deck the MASTER TRIDENT Tape Head Preamp with 3 inputs for use with multiple decks.... Read More »
New York, April 20, 2020 Mytek Audio, New York manufacturer of fine hi-fi and recording audio equipment has announced it will donate 10% of direct sales and 10% of sales to dealers to charities on the frontlines of COVID19 pandemic in New York City as well as to charities assisting musicians in distress. “Mytek has... Read More »
Supports MQA playback, PCM up to 384 kHz/32 bit, and DSD up to 11.28 MHz BALLSTON SPA, New York, April 2020 – Luxman’s latest digital player, the D-03X, includes a host of new features such as Master Quality Authenticated full decoding for MQA files and MQA-CDs, support for DSD® files up to quad rate 11.28... Read More »
As part of the series of special events and product launches to celebrate its 40th anniversary, MOON is creating an iconic audio system. The MOON Anniversary Edition will feature the highly acclaimed 680D streaming DAC and the 600i v2 integrated amplifier. Each model will be finished in a beautiful colourway designed to give a contemporary... Read More »
Dynaudio announces two new upgraded finishes for the award-winning Special Forty Loudspeakers Skanderborg, Denmark – April 23, 2020 Dynaudio’s award-winning anniversary loudspeaker, the Special Forty, has been given a makeover with two stunning new finishes: Black Vine and Ebony Wave. Black Vine offers a striking contrast of dark veneer shot through with vivid orange, while... Read More »
An update to the legendary Contour includes a new Esotar tweeter, improved woofers and more… Skanderborg, Denmark – April 23, 2020 Dynaudio is excited to take the wraps off its new Contour i series – an extensive update to the multi-award-winning 2016 Contour range. The family has been totally overhauled under the hood with advanced... Read More »
WAM Engineering LLC Announces the Re-Launch of the Award-Winning WallyTractor Universal and WallyTools Analog Setup Tools Santa Rosa, CA, USA— 4/23/2020 — WAM Engineering LLC announced immediate availability of the next generation WallyTractor Universal, the most accurate cartridge alignment protractor on the market and the first of several WallyTools turntable setup tools to be re-launched... Read More »
Electrond, photo by Trond Gjellum. Used with permission Trond Gjellum is a Norwegian multi-instrumentalist best known for his work as the leader and drummer for Panzerpappa, an instrumental progressive rock band, and Suburban Savages, which is more song-based. He's worked on a number of other projects, including The Samuel Jackson Five, and +Ingelrii+. Earlier this... Read More »
Dear Joel, Hi-Fi Shows have long been an important and familiar part of the audio landscape, as important to manufacturers and magazines as they are to consumers. But the shadow of the Covid-19 pandemic has clearly altered that landscape out of all recognition. Large segments of the US (and World) population are enduring limitations on... Read More »
Canadian high-end audio manufacturer, MOON, is delighted to announce a new association with renowned Danish loudspeaker manufacturer, Raidho Acoustics. Raidho Acoustics develops and manufactures loudspeakers for listeners with a sense for aesthetics - those who think sound should be fantastic, want their listening experience to be out of the ordinary and expect good-looking speakers with... Read More »
