Three More Fine Albums From 2001

August 31, 2012• Audiophile Music

This Friday’s blasts from the past include a glorious Celtic vocalist, Two mandolin legends, and a country singer-songwriter. All three albums are superb.

Don’t Leave Home Without Them…

August 29, 2012• Headphone + Accessory Reviews

No, Steven Stone isn't not talking about life-insurance. Hearing-insurance would be a better term for his must-haves......

On Imaging and Loudspeakers

August 27, 2012• Reference Speakers

How should speakers image? And what is imaging anyway? J.Gordon Holt gave us a succinct definition, so why does imaging cause so much...

New CD Releases for 8-24-12

August 24, 2012• Audiophile Music

This week we have seven new releases that includes jazz, bluegrass, rock, country, and some serious acoustic blues. Enjoy…

How Do You Hear New Music?

August 22, 2012• Audiophile Music

Although we all have our old favorites, even the most musically-entrenched listeners need something new. Where do you find new additions to...

A Sense of Balance

August 20, 2012• Preamps • One Comment

Do you use your balance control? Do you even HAVE a balance control? If not, Steven Stone has a couple of suggestions for adding one to...

CD reviews for 2003 for 8-17-12

August 17, 2012• Audiophile Music

Three reviews from the past – one is anthology, one is a live album, and one is a re-release of a country-rock classic. Enjoy.

Why No Perfect Preamps?

August 15, 2012• Preamps • One Comment

A preamp's job is simple - adjust the volume level and choose a source. How come we have yet to hear a completely transparent preamp?...

Michael Phelps and Headphones

August 13, 2012• Headphone + Accessory Reviews

Every time Michael Phelps was swimming he had on a different pair of headphones. What's was up with that? Pure Genius......

New CDs and Blu-Rays for 8-10-12

August 10, 2012• Audiophile Music

New releases for Friday include a Blu-Ray concert disc from Peter Gabriel and new CDs from the folk group Shel, country songwriter Radney Foster, and the husband and wife duo Joey + Rory.