Month: December 2014

Mark’s Picks for 2014 Music Releases

Audiophile Music

Mark Smotroff looks back on a year chockfull of musical wonderment and discovery

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The Myth of the “Golden Ear”

Audiophile • One Comment

Brent Butterworth explains what it REALLY takes to be a good listener...

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The Myth of the “Golden Ear”

Audiophile

Brent Butterworth explains what it REALLY takes to be a good listener...

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Blues For Allah: Rediscovering a Grateful Dead Classic in Hi-Res

Audiophile Music

Mark Smotroff rediscovers an audiophile fave in a restored, remastered, reinvigorated hi-res download

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A Girl, a Stop Light and the Joy of Music

Audiophile

Paul Wilson reflects on the sheer joy of listening to music -- through whatever gear you've got...

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Why Hi-Fi Really IS the Best Hobby Of All

Audiophile

Roger Skoff writes about the joys of being a Hi-Fi Crazy...

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Joni’s Blue Tastes Like Fine Dark Chocolate on HDTracks Download

Audiophile Music

Mark Smotroff works up an appetite for high resolution Joni Mitchell music

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Waves In Our Living-Listening Rooms

Room Acoustics

Dennis Foley explains how sound waves can interact with room dimensions to degrade your system's sound....

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Holiday Vinyl Record Store Day Gems

Audiophile Music

Mark Smotroff grooves on the holiday spirit via special Record Store Day limited-edition vinyl ...

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Why We Do What We Do

Audiophile

Paul Wilson gives you some ammo for the next time someone criticizes your audio hobby.

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More Metaling in Cable Design

Audiophile

Roger Skoff writes Part 3 of his occasional series on weird things about cables. ...

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How Harry Pearson Changed Audio

Audiophile

Brent Butterworth examines the accomplishments and philosophies of audio journalism pioneer Harry Pearson....

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The Red, White and Blue of American Rock ‘n Roll

Audiophile Music

Mark Smotroff salutes red, white and blue Record Store Day roots reissues.

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The Red, White and Blue of American Rock ‘n Roll

Audiophile Music

Mark Smotroff salutes red, white and blue Record Store Day roots reissues....

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With Headphones It’s All About the Fit

Headphone + Accessory Reviews

Steven Stone looks at the most important part of headphone performance....

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Does Our Hobby’s Future Lie In Advertising?

Audiophile

You want fewer ads in your media? Paul Wilson wants more. Here’s why.

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Meddling (or Metaling) With Cable Design

Audiophile, Cables

Roger Skoff ponders the importance (or lack thereof) of six-nines copper in cable design....

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Big Star Live At Last On Video

Audiophile Music

Mark Smotroff digs the new Big Star DVD for all the right reasons....

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Why So Many Wireless Speakers Suck — But the Deepblue2 Does Not

Affordable Speakers

Brent Butterworth digs deep into the design of the best new Bluetooth speaker of the year.

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Why So Many Wireless Speakers Suck — But the Deepblue2 Does Not

Affordable Speakers

Brent Butterworth digs deep into the design of the best new Bluetooth speaker of the year....

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