New CD Releases for 11-30-2012

November 30, 2012• Audiophile Music • One Comment

This week’s new albums come from the US, Canada, and Portugal, with jazz, folk, roots, and classical well represented…

Ultimate Support MS-80B Stands Don’t Rock (That’s a Good Thing)

November 28, 2012• Affordable Speakers

If you're still stuffing layers of newspapers under one end of your speakers to tip them up, you should read this......

Beatles Magical Mystery Tour Glows in Blu-Ray

November 27, 2012• Audiophile Music • One Comment

Up for some Beatles? Mark Smotroff looks at two Beatles releases available on Blu-Ray...

Help! I’m Turning into a Headphone Crazy

November 26, 2012• Headphone + Accessory Reviews

Why is Steven Stone going so bonkers over headphones? Maybe it’s just old age…

Three Great CDs from 2004

November 23, 2012• Audiophile Music

Early 2004 brought three stellar releases that should be in every folk, or roots fan's collection from Mary Chapin Carpenter, Grant Lee...

Eat Some Turkey (or Turkey Substitute) and Listen to Some Music

November 22, 2012• Headphone + Accessory Reviews

Take the day off, Steven Stone said it was OK......

Why I Like Monophonic Amplifiers

November 21, 2012• Amps • 10 Comments

How many channels is your power amplifier? Steven Stone thinks the right answer is one…

Quadrophenia’s Many Faces on Blu-Ray

November 20, 2012• Audiophile Music

If You're a Who fan, you'll want to read Mark Smotroff's review of the new Quadrophenia Blu-Ray disc...

Traveling With More Than One Pair of Earphones

November 19, 2012• Headphone + Accessory Reviews

In our modern world, "Traveling light" has become the only way to go. So why does Steven Stone insist on carrying two pairs of earphones?...

New CD Releases for 11-16-2012

November 16, 2012• Audiophile Music

This week’s bounty includes a jazz piano album from Pamela York, world music from Eric Bibb and Habib Kote, outtakes from the Punch Brothers, bluegrass from Chris Brashear, and great-sounding folk album from Elephant Revival.

Public Relations — The Hidden A/V Connection

November 15, 2012• News

What do Public Relations Firms do? Bryan Stanton offers insights into how public relations and high performance audio work together....

My favorite FM Tuners

November 14, 2012• Analog • 17 Comments

As FM radio tuners recede in prominence, replaced by Internet radio, Steven Stone lists some of his favorite FM tuners from days gone by....

Glenn Hansard’s Rhythm and Repose

November 13, 2012• Audiophile Music • One Comment

Mark Smotroff Looks at Glenn Hansard’s latest release, as well as some of Hansard’s past work.

Audiophile Review’s First Annual Citizen Journalist Award

November 12, 2012• Headphone + Accessory Reviews

Steven Stone has complained about amateur reviews in the past, but sometimes he must doff his hat in response to a job supremely well...

Three Great CDs and One DVD from 2003

November 9, 2012• Audiophile Music • One Comment

This week's blasts from the past include an important album from Tony Rice, a bizarre release from Dan Reeder, and a superlative live...

Leave it on!

November 8, 2012• Tubes • 17 Comments

Roger Skoff looks why it’s a better idea to leave your audio gear permanently on instead of powering it down. It may even save you money…

My “New” Old Headphones

November 7, 2012• Headphone + Accessory Reviews

As a reviewer Steven Stone listens to a lot of new headphones. Why would he bother to buy a pair of old, used headphones?...

Neil Young’s “Americana”Blu-Ray Cuts a Nerve of Ragged Glory

November 6, 2012• Audiophile Music

For Mark Smotroff's first contribution to Audiophile Review, he looks at Neil Young's politically-charged and musically satisfying Blu Ray...

Neil Young’s “Americana”Blu-Ray Cuts a Nerve of Ragged Glory

November 6, 2012• Audiophile Music • One Comment

For Mark Smotroff’s first contribution to Audiophile Review, he looks at Neil Young’s politically-charged and musically satisfying Blu Ray disc.

DSD – The Next Big Thing?

November 5, 2012• Digital

DSD is short for Direct Stream Digital. Is this an alternative digital format that you should care about......

Month: November 2012