Michael Vronsky writes: Joke, truism or what? It’s a standard joke and also to some extent a truism that female classical composers are extremely rare and in quizzes, at best some people can only ‘point’ to two, possibly three. For myself, I can’t even point to one! This doesn’t mean that women in general are […]
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Michael Vronsky writes: Occasionally I talk to people about streaming audio. Yes – despite that, I do have a life. However it would be rash wouldn’t it to ignore this rapidly growing music source? More often than not though I hear the phrase – “I don’t want a computer in my listening room” or words […]
Michael Vronsky … I asked a manufacturing acquaintance (hardly a friend because it’s necessary to maintain a distance in order to allow for objectivity) about why he spends so much on innovation. Somewhat facetiously but not without a grain of truth or impertinence if you will ”Why not just milk what you already have and […]
Hello Neil. For a second system I need a high quality used amplifier for a max budget of £375. I am using bookshelf Tannoy speakers and digital streaming. What do you suggest? Go for a Meridian 551 if you can find one. Terrific build quality, high reliability, easily serviced and a minor classic. Look to […]
There are fantastic pre-owned bargains out there. We all know this. That said, many budget-end enthusiasts just don’t know to what extent the system components work well together – if at all! In short – is there system synergy? Who knows? I do! Hi. I’m Howard Popeck – features editor. Truthfully … I get bigger […]
From time to time and on some but not all forums an audiophile magazine reviewer is used as a scapegoat for every illness in the industry. It’s an unfortunate fact of life that the more aggressive / virulent posters are those hiding behind anonymity. However that’s not the point of this piece nor indeed that […]