Abrahamsson Audio – are they still in business? We don’t think so. Here’s what we’ve been able to find so far: “Norwegian manufacturer of high end amplifiers based in Oslo and run by Ola Abrahamsson who some of you might remember from Internet amplifier DIY discussions in the 90’s. Started manufacturing amplifiers using a slightly […]
Month: July 2020
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The simple fact you are staring at the monitor and reading this article means that either you are an audiophile or that you are strongly willing to become an audiophile (kudos then!). Or, perhaps, you just pretend to be an audiophile. In some sense, I’m an audiophile too. This all sounds like a meeting of […]
This issue about copyrights and protection has so many layers My absolute first ever system was a philips mono record player with a ceramic cartridge and a speaker in the lid. It switched on by pulling the arm to the right. That would be about 1970. Then one christmas I got a proper Philips stereo […]
Hi Neil. I’ve heard the word; quite often in fact. I think I know what it means but I’m not entirely sure. This proved embarrassing when I was asked this recently by my wife. I found I couldn’t really explain it. I couldn’t properly articulate it. It started me thinking. If I can’t explain it […]
HONG KONG – Audiophiles are a fastidious bunch. They’re audio perfectionists who are constantly on the prowl for the latest gear to appease their ears. What sounds “fine” to one person, sounds like fingernails down chalkboards to an audiophile. But there are few audiophiles who could claim they have a way to enjoy high quality […]
Okay, so I have not found the worlds best engineered preamp, but does it exist? I want a preamp that has two main outs, just regular outs not reversed or anything special, it must have a external processor loop and at least bass, midrange and treble tone controls. Well, there is one company, Mcintosh that […]
Paul McGowan … One of the most exciting things a hifi buff can do is upgrade. The process of researching, noodling on choices, making the decision, pulling the trigger, receiving the new boxes, then upgrading the system is a real hoot. Few things I can think of get me more excited. My son Scott McGowan has […]
How does PS Audio deal with equipment sonic signatures? Do we purposefully use tubes and transistors to tailor the sound to some criteria?
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We hardly see stereo stores anymore and the stores that used to carry equipment seem to have vanished and not be replaced. What’s happening? Are smartphones and MP3 players taking over and decimating the good sound possible through high-end audio?
I was watching some modern concert footage of Peter Gabriel with a full orchestra last night on Sky Arts. Everywhere around the edges of the stage were rats nests of cabling and boxes linked to other boxes and more cables and more boxes in flight cases etc. Despite this, the sound was brilliant. I […]
Originally posted March 2015 By Mike Mettler: “96/24 — that’s my bottom line these days, absolutely.” Steven Wilson is standing firm. The once and future guru of high-resolution recording and surround-sound mixing (he’s been behind the board to forge 5.1 wonders for everyone from Yes to Tears for Fears) feels everyone should be recording (and […]
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The Lecson guys. They are band of enthusiasts dedicated to the preservation of the 1970’s British hi-fi icon, Lecson. Please JOIN THEM .
Originally published June 2013 The celebrity interview is a fraught affair. After actor Rhys Ifans stalks out of his unhappy encounter with a Times journalist, we ask those who interview the stars about their worst experiences Continues HERE
NB: A thread – from a while back – that some members here might find contains interesting observations, advice and, perhaps, more. In my view, certainly worth dipping in and out of if even if you have only a few minutes to spare. In a discussion with Mike (Shian7) recently on the SL-1210 thread he […]
I use a reel to real tape deck and also a DAT Walkman. I am considering adding both an Elcaset and Minidisc. What are the most desirable home and also Walkman sized machines? I’m not averse to a bit of bling, direct drive motors, anything Sony/Technics and solenoids. Thanks. Thank you. Now then, a bit […]
“The stereo receiver was dead to begin with. There is no doubt whatever about that; dead as a doornail. This must be distinctly understood, or nothing can come of the story I am about to relate.” So might begin a chapter in a modern history of hi-fi. The stereo receiver is a dinosaur, with its […]
An extract from the thread: “The irony is that the GPAM is probably a very fine turntable marred by over ambiguous marketing techno-babble ?” Continue reading HERE