Of Carroll Shelby, phono cartridge loading, and my budget reference system… Firstly, regarding Carroll Shelby: For those that may not know, Mr. Shelby passed away on May 10 (a day I will always remember as it is my birthday). Rather than try to sum up his life in a single page (which would be impossible
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Budget USB-powered outboard DAC’s seem to be coming all the rage. At a recent meeting with a client at a coffee shop in a rather bohemian-style section of Portland, Oregon I counted four people using such devices. Even before then I would spot one among all the customers using smart phones for personal music. The
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Specifications: Two Channel Amplifier with adjustable gain 220W RMS Per Channel into 8 ohms 440W RMS Per Channel into 4 ohms Size: 12″ X 12″ X 3.5″ Shipping Weight: 20 Pounds MSRP: $665.00
Complete list of DVD-Audio music labels:
Complete list of SACD music labels:
‘Mahler: Symphony No.9’ by San Francisco Symphony (Tilson Thomas), a review of the SACD high-resolution release from San Francisco Symphony Media by High Fidelity Review.
High Fidelity Review recently got a sneak peek behind the remixing of ‘In The Zone’, the new album by Britney Spears, as it was being prepared for a 5.1-channel release on DVD-Audio. The project came to 5.1 Entertainment through the BMG label, marking their fifth collaboration: the first three being 5.1-channel remixes of albums by
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Publisher’s Note: This comparison originally appeared on the Polk Audio Forum. It appears hear courtesy of the author. A few months ago I set out on a mission to do a comprehensive comparison of as many entry-level DACs as I could get my hands on. I use the term “entry-level” loosely, as I was looking
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Some of the best pieces of audio gear at the various price ranges have a tendency to stay almost invisible. The item blends in so well to the system that one easily forgets that it’s even hooked up. For the past several months I’ve had the opportunity to spend time indulging in the stealthy abilities
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I admit it I like things that serve more than one purpose. The kitchen chair that serves as a step stool, my Swiss Army knife, 4-door pickups, and of course the smart phone. I even have a bit of a soft spot for vintage stereo receivers. With that declaration in place, I was honestly intrigued
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