They say ….. Like the S Series, which launched in 2015 to widespread acclaim, the new range combines advanced Kevlar-coned bass and midrange drivers with a specially designed ribbon tweeter. The Z Series takes this fundamental design to a whole new level, however, re-engineering the drive units, crossovers and cabinets to provide the perfect bridge […]
Month: June 2019
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We are told: “Wacken Open Air quickly grew its reputation as the most important metal festival in continental Europe. A peaceful gathering of metal fans coming from all over the world. Long hair, leather clothes, mud and a lot of fun for what seems to be the closest music to resemble the spirit of festivals […]
They tell us ….. Limited edition remastered 7CD Box Set featuring FM radio broadcasts from 1966 to 1981. Also included is a cd of tracks that influenced the Capt. and another featuring interviews and sessions from throughout his career.
Gentlemen – can you explain the difference between active loudspeaker systems and passive ones? Yes – but nowhere near as well as Mr. Mark Wheeler can. You can re his definitive (well, in my opinion at least) explanations HERE and HERE
We are told ….. Nils Lofgren was already an iconic name by the time of his 18th birthday having joined the esteemed ranks of canyon rockers Crazy Horse in time to record on Neil Young’s After The Goldrush album in 1970. His appearance fifteen years on in his astonishing solo career finds Lofgren performing magic […]
They tell us ….. High-end hi-fi distributor Decent Audio is delighted to announce a new exclusive UK distribution agreement with renowned Danish loudspeaker brand Raidho. On 29th-30th October a selection of Radio’s stunningly ambitious speakers will make their UK debut at this year’s Hi-Fi Show Live in Windsor. Come along and find out what’s being […]
In conversation earlier this year with a sales manager of one of my suppliers of an audio supply company, as always with this gentleman I’m pleased and delighted to know that his primary driver is not selling product to me, although he does take this seriously, but the sheer love of music. In that curious […]
They tell us ….. Limited edition 7CD Box Set featuring five FM broadcasts from 1975 – 1985 Gene Clark was born in Tipton, MO, in 1944. Clark’s father was an amateur musician with a passion for country music which rubbed off on young Gene; he began learning the guitar at age nine and was soon […]
Paul McGowan There are two camps of listeners passionate about their kit. Headphone users and speaker lovers. Which are better for the reproduction of high-performance music and why? Paul tackles this contentious question head on. Watch Now ▸
Nina Simone was one of the most original artists of the 20th Century, a unique talent whose music transcends most of the pigeonholes that make up the predominantly genre led world of popular music. This collection presents her first four albums between 1958 and 1960 and includes her international hit “My Baby Just Cars For […]
We are told ….. 4CD 24-page hardback book Comprising Bert’s seminal 1960s output (alongside his only album as a duet with Pentangle bandmate John Renbourn) this four disc set covers an era that forged creative paths for everyone from Neil Young to Johnny Marr. New listening notes from Bill Leader, as well as unseen photographs […]
Dedicated to the repair and refurbishment of vintage Gale GS-401/A/B/C audio speakers. More than 25 years experience Large amount of original parts and components Bass and Midrange re-foam service Chrome or Black end caps Replacement of any faulty driver Loan pair of speakers available Details HERE
Gentlemen, can home made cables really offer quality as distinct from value? Here’s what Paul McGowan (PS Audio) says on the subject. Fatter wire sounds fuller, skinnier wire sounds thin, shielded wire sounds cleaner but veiled, stranded wire sounds one way and solid core thicker wire sounds yet another. These findings were very suspicious to […]
This outstanding performance by New York’s punk pioneers was taped for radio broadcast shortly after Marky Ramone joined the band, and captures them at the peak of their powers, tearing through many of their most renowned songs in typically energetic style. It’s presented here in superb fidelity, with background notes and rare photos. 1. Rockaway […]
We are told ….. Ian Carr (21 April 1933 ? 25 February 2009) was a Scottish jazz musician, composer, writer, and educator. Carr performed and recorded with the Rendell-Carr quintet and jazz-rock band Nucleus, and was an associate professor at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. Old Heartland is completely different to […]
Paul McGowan: In the previous post I told the story of receiving 14 tickets in a row for the same heinous crime: no brake or tail lights on my little red sports car. I promptly threw away all the tickets and went about my business until a cop showed up at the door with a […]
Tenor Saxophonist Julian “Cannonball” Adderley Is One of the Greatest Ever to Play the Instrument His Final Project Was Big Man, a Musical Play Based on the Legend of John Henry Released as a 2-LP Set with a Libretto, BigMan Featured Music from Adderley and His Then-Current Musical Associates Including Brother Nat Adderley, George Duke […]
They tell us ….. Limited edition 6CD Box Set featuring influences and six FM broadcasts from 1972, 1974, 1989 and 1995. Whether serving as a session musician, solo artist, or soundtrack composer, Ry Cooder’s chameleon-like fretted instrument virtuosity, songwriting, and choices of material encompass an incredibly eclectic range of North American musical styles, including rock […]
We are told ….. Disc 1. Record Plant, Sausalito, CA – KSAN FM -18th November 1973 01. Rehearsal > KSAN Intro 02. Nightingale 03. I Fall To Pieces 04. Silver Threads And Golden Needles 05. Love Has No Pride 06. Rock Me On The Water 07. I Can’t Help It (If I’m Still In […]
They tell us: Limited edition 7CD Box Set featuring FM broadcasts Waits signed to Asylum Records in 1972, and after numerous abortive recording sessions, his first record—the jazzy, folk-tinged Closing Time—was released in 1973. The album—produced and arranged by former Lovin’ Spoonful member Jerry Yester—received positive reviews, but Waits didn’t gain widespread attention until more […]
Legendary singer, songwriter, activist and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Joan Baez’ brand new album Whistle Down The Wind . Produced by three time Grammy Award winner Joe Henry and recorded over ten days of sessions in Los Angeles, Whistle Down The Wind gathers material by some of Baez’s favourite composers. Whistle […]
Paul McGowan: One of our readers commented on my post Ripping it up with a very insightful observation I found particularly stimulating this morning. “Perception ignores anything that is constant (like neighbors ignoring the roar of Niagara Falls) and focuses on minute changes. We can even hear echoes and noises that are 10dB or more […]