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I got intrigued yesterday by all this talk about the superiority of vinyl over anything digital, so I went into the archeological expedition deep into the bowels of my basement. Lo and behold, I managed to unearth my ages old Dual 505 TT! It is even fitted with Audio Technica cartridge, so that got me […]
DIY Audio write: Mmm, bought one of the above examples off ebay a few weeks ago, finally got round its various idiosyncrasies and got the thing running, something to do with bridging preamp and aux din sockets that where missing, sounded OK, 25 years taking its toll…. curiosity made me open the case, its a […]
They say ….. As music lovers, we’re spoilt for choice. Our favourite tunes are now available in a wider variety of formats than ever before. But whether you’re a vinyl collector, a digital convert or a die hard reel-to-reel aficionado, one thing’s agreed: nothing can ever sound – or feel – quite like an original […]
Originally published here in 2009 Dear Howard, So sorry to hear you are calling it a day as I have been dealing with you for my audio requirements for over 20 years (albeit intermittently) I had my first version Gyro from you when you were at Camden…ah nostalgia.. Still I wish you all the best […]
Some years back I saw a TV programme about the Turin Shroud – a holy relic believed by some to be the burial cloth used to wrap Jesus Christ after He was taken down from the Cross. The Shroud carries what is in effect a ‘negative’ image of Christ’s body, and only fully reveals itself […]
Okay okay – yes I know this is quite often seen online. However for me, it demonstrates a superb combination of important info + a bit of hype (and why not?) + excellent photography and all wrapped in a classy graphical design. Some contemporary ad designers could learn from this I feel. And, the speakers […]
These are the only three we can find currently but, as usual, we will keep looking.
Previously So hopefully you’ve agreed that logically the two amplifiers must at all times be compared at identical SPLs? Good. Now then I’m not suggesting that you are exposed to a fixed spl throughout demo – unless you want to. Before revealing a simple strategy to bypass this all too common problem let’s consider how […]
“The Audiolab 8200CD is a most versatile CD player, and ideal as a primary digital source component in a modern hi-fi system. The extra inputs extend the player’s span to take in almost any other digital product you may have in your living room too. A quartet of digital filters means the player or converter’s […]
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We are indebted to Dave Smith of www.vintagegale.com for these images:
Originally published here in 2009 Hi Howard – I’m really sorry to hear about your decision to end Simply Stax – whenever I think of Stax – your are there. It was such a personal service and I very much doubt it will be equalled. I think a lot of the good service comes from […]
PRESS RELEASE: The new Clearway USB is priced from just £100 and offers the same attractive blend of performance and price that the Clearway range has become known for. Built for today’s USB-equipped digital audio devices, the Clearway USB benefits from double foil and a high-density braid delivering superior shielding for protection from harmful noise. The latest […]
Neil McCauley asks Howard Popeck Howard, Historically, what did you mean by ‘accidental magic’? Well …….. a combination of equipment that previously you’d not encountered and which sounds right immediately. Unusual combinations. Amps and speakers that just by chance sound magical together – even though the makers probably hadn’t used each other’s equipment. That kinda […]