We are told ….. Falcon offers dedicated audio purists a fabulous mix of the most revered and modern speaker designs, hand-building the world-famous LS3/5a monitor exclusively to the original BBC spec alongside its new Reference Audio Monitor (R.A.M.) range. There are three models in the new R.A.M range: the Studio 10, a 5″ 2-way bookshelf; […]
Month: June 2018
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We’ve all heard of film caps costing upwards of a hundred dollars and gold plated connectors more expensive than diamond rings. Why don’t manufacturers use them more? Are they simply hocukm or real? Watch Now EDITORIAL NOTE: The opinions expressed in the above post do not necessarily reflect those of our editorial team – just […]
It’s happened to us all. A kid or an adult mistakenly pushes in the dome of a metal or soft tweeter and bingo! We’re out of luck. What happens if we pop it back out? Is it damaged? Are there any tricks to rescuing one? Watch Now EDITORIAL NOTE: The opinions expressed in the above […]
Most of us will be familiar with the old rule of thumb for ranking the importance of the components of a system in order to obtain maximum sound quality for budget but if not I will reiterate it: 1. The source (if a TT it goes turntable – arm – cartridge) 2. The amplifier(s) […]
We are told: When Santana took the stage at the Woodstock Music & Art Fair on August 16, 1969, they were unknown outside of the thriving Bay Area music scene. By the time they triumphantly walked off the stage, they were one of the festival’s biggest surprises. Santana delivered a career-making performance melding Latin rock […]
What are the advantages and disadvantages of a high-efficiency loudspeaker? Why aren’t all loudspeakers high efficiency? Watch Now EDITORIAL NOTE: The opinions expressed in the above post do not necessarily reflect those of our editorial team – just in case you wondered. Neil McCauley
I listen to a lot of radio and particularly relish any live performances on Radio 3 or Radio 2. I have recently had some work done on redirecting my FM aerial(to Holme Moss) and had a DAB aerial fitted for a UnitiQute located in a kitchen living room. The Uniti also has internet radio […]
“My definition of an Audiophile is a person who seeks the recreation/reproduction of music in their home based on a live event. The purpose of this thread is to gain an understanding of why the majority of people on this forum only compare components to each other. I don’t understand the terms of one amplifier […]
A key and compelling component to Brady Corbet’s directorial debut is Scott Walker’s first score since his remarkable Pola X soundtrack back in 1999. Partly inspired by Jean-Paul Sartre’s short story of the same name, The Childhood of a Leader is a tense psychological drama tracing the formative years of a young boy and set […]
Featuring ten tracks, the Jack Frost-produced album is the 36th studio set from Bob Dylan and marks the first new music from the artist since 2012’s worldwide hit Tempest. Upon Columbia’s announcement of the album’s forthcoming release, Bob Dylan commented, “It was a real privilege to make this album. I’ve wanted to do something like this […]
We read: Here at PS Audio we’re head-over-heels IN LOVE with Sprout100. And it can be nice to hear what PS Audio thinks. But let’s face it, with all that love to give, we’re a little star-struck. Perhaps even a little biased. Want to hear what the audiophile community is saying? How about some real-time […]
MORE EDITORIAL NOTE: The opinions expressed in the above post do not necessarily reflect those of our editorial team – just in case you wondered. Neil McCauley
I’m interested to see what shouts you would make for some underdog hi-fi components. Regardless of name, perceived provenance or price point, what items have you heard that have put a smile on your face as because they had no business being so musical in the first place?” MORE EDITORIAL NOTE: The opinions expressed in […]
Which they frequently are and Digital room correction systems (which are supposed to cure this) are plentiful and relatively cheap (well some are) Why do dealers not use them??? Seems to me it would be a complete no brainer. All those punters coming away from shows complaining that the sound was awful can’t be good […]
We are told: “A conceptual and musical journey. Engrossing and intriguing from beginning to end… a bit of a roller coaster taking in the oppressive post punk of Joy Division, the playfulness of The Smiths, and the noise experiments of Sonic Youth” – Overblown Magazine “Music that – despite being gaunt and haunting, melancholic and […]
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We are told: Blacky heavy vinyl. By Summer 1966, the Animals were ready to call it a day. John Steele had bailed out back in February and Nashville Teens drummer Barry Jenkins was drafted in as his replacement. The band had decided to break up in May, but they were contracted to do a lengthy […]
From our archives: Never before been issued on vinyl and has never been sold in stores even as a CD. The first 5000 are numbered. DISC 1 – LP – Side A “Izabella”, “Cherokee Mist/Astro Man”, “Cherokee Mist”, “Astro Man”, “Villanova Junction Blues DISC 1 – LP – Side B “Ezy Ryder/MLK Jam (Captain Coconut)”, […]
We are told: Following the considerable success of Furutech’s remarkable accessory, the NCF Booster, the company has introduced a second companion edition, the new NCF Booster-Signal. Prepare to be surprised at the clear and positive difference that this innovative duo can make to your system’s performance. EDITORIAL NOTE: The opinions expressed in the above post […]
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New amp and CD player feature Primare’s whole-home, high-fidelity control platform… The I35 Prisma integrated amplifier and CD35 Prisma CD player feature Primare’s new whole-home, high-fidelity control and connectivity platform, which offers network playback from stored and streamed media, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connection, as well as multi-room/multi-zone connectivity and control – all managed through the […]
We are told: Blacky heavy vinyl. Back in 1965, the centre of the Mod Universe was London’s West End. Clubs like The Flamingo were pulling in hip young kids to see the new R&B acts. The biggest home-grown act was Georgie Fame & The Blue Flames, who incorporated all that the new breed wanted to […]
We are told: Joel Gion has released his new single ‘Tomorrow’ and it is the psych rock tune we all need to welcome 2017. Perhaps best known for his long and strange career as the legendary ‘Tambourine Man’ with The Brian Jonestown Massacre, in recent years, this percussionist has also emerged as a singer-songwriter in […]
We are told: BaseTwo25 is a state-of-the-art monitoring solution converting any Amphion two-way studio monitor into a full-range, time and phase coherent, three-way system, extending all the way down to 20Hz. EDITORIAL NOTE: The opinions expressed in the above post do not necessarily reflect those of our editorial team – just in case you wondered. […]