JUDY COLLINS: News

“Coming through storms: that’s how the singer Judy Collins describes the basic narrative of her original songs.  “Kvetch, kvetch, kvetch, gratitude, gratitude, gratitude: isn’t it a wonderful world? she laughingly explained over tea at her spacious, homey apartment with a river view on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. “That’s really how they go. I […]

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HARD WIRED: At first thought, it would seem obvious that a hard-wired connection between a digital source and a DAC would have to be better than a wireless connection where multiple steps and technologies combine to do the same, simple transfer of data as a simple hard wire.

At first thought, it would seem obvious that a hard-wired connection between a digital source and a DAC would have to be better than a wireless connection where multiple steps and technologies combine to do the same, simple transfer of data as a simple hard wire. But because something is obvious doesn’t necessarily mean it’s […]

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HEADPHONES: HFA exclusive prices on EarMan / Fostex / Meze / Focal Professional

MEZE: UK sourced / New in sealed box / 36 month parts and labour warranty . Price includes UK vat + 20% and free UK carriage: 109 PRO DYNAMIC: RRP £769 HFA members exclusive price £654 99 CLASSIC: RRP £279 HFA members exclusive price £237 99 NEO: RRP £189 HFA members exclusive price £159 ELITE […]

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MEZE: About the brand and how to buy SHREWDLY in the UK

Meze Audio understand that music is not just a pastime but a way of life. Whenever creating or performing we’re accompanied by our favourite tracks. Meze design their headphones to transpose you in their world. The real wood design is specifically created to offer a warm sound, a sound that you can enjoy no matter […]

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HEADPHONES: For sale, looking good – so far!

FIRST … Please read the important statement at the foot of this page. Thank you. —//— $125 B&W P7 … https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649919658-b-and-w-p7-wired-headphones-excellent-condition/ $125 SONY WH 1000MX4 … https://www.bonanza.com/booths/Lendmarkinc_/items/1376467948?awc=6238_1668612188_1594eddafbd5a960cede70477c3d8ee3&utm_source=awin&utm_medium=cpa $129 AUDIX a145 … https://reverb.com/item/49516560-audix-a145-professional-studio-headphones-with-extended-bass?gspk=SGlmaXNoYXJrLVJldmVyYg%3D%3D&utm_campaign=Hifishark-Reverb&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=partnerstack-legacy $148 AUDIO TECHNICA … https://www.kijiji.ca/v-headphones/guelph/audio-technica-ath-m50x-bl-headphones/1640791283 $148 GRADO SR325 … https://www.canuckaudiomart.com/details/649918633-grado-sr325-headphones/ $163 GRADO SR225 … https://www.canuckaudiomart.com/details/649919048-grado-sr225-headphones-rarely-used/ $19 UNIDEN … https://www.bonanza.com/booths/TheLiquidationSource/items/1376848629?awc=6238_1668612140_b3bb42abf708a569d72fa553ac369646&utm_source=awin&utm_medium=cpa $229 GRADO PS500 … […]

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” … and it’s a triumph of creative risk” – writes Martin Chilton of The Guardian.

“Classical pianist Simone Dinnerstein and country-folk singer Tift Merritt have collaborated on a joint album called Night — and it’s a triumph of creative risk” – writes Martin Chilton of The Guardian. Musical collaborations can sometimes be tired sparring sessions, but classical pianist Simone Dinnerstein and folk-country singer-songwriter Tift Merritt have worked on an album, […]

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CONVERSATIONS WITH COLIN / BI-WIRING: A daft idea or what?

Gentlemen – what is this ‘thing’ called bi-wiring and will Elsdon Wonfor Audio be making speaker cables that use this tecnique? Thanks. Ron McQueen. {Colin} Dear Ron, bi-wiring is used to stop the reflection signal of one or more transducers affecting the movement or control of another. This can happen and it is caused by […]

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B&O unveils Beoplay HX

Bang & Olufsen has launched a new headphone, the Beoplay HX, which offers digital ANC and up to 35 hours of play time. Featuring two custom-designed 40mm drivers with neodymium magnets and bass ports to ensure optimal bass performance, the Beoplay HX uses four mics for calls and the sound is further enhanced due to […]

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FAMILY: Dim

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrUlKrYmKr8 “This has to one of the cleverest musical arrangements ever. And what a voice. A classic song that deserves a wider audience. Jim King was so great in those early Family gigs. His sax rocked and swung, especially on The Weaver’s Answer, and A Song for Me. Unforgettable. Wonderful Classic slinky early FamilyYou can […]

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