Author: Steven Stone

CD Reviews from 2003 for 9-28-12

Audiophile Music

For this Friday’s reviews of CDs that you may have missed first time around, we have three selections that should be in any acoustic music fan’s library from Martin Simpson, Janis Ian and Kane’s River…

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iTunes and Hi-Rez

Digital

I read recently on a Blog that will remain nameless that iTunes doesn't support higher resolution files. How wrong is that? Let me count...

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Another Way to Get New Blood

News

It's obvious to everyone in the high-performance audio biz that we need more new customers. Here's one way to bring in new eyes and ears......

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New CD Releases for 9-21-2012

Audiophile Music

New Releases for this week include jazz from Mickey Freeman, bluegrass from Ricky Skaggs and Town Mountain, and roots Americana from Jimmy LaFave and Kathy Matea.

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Speaker Stands and Pricing

Affordable Speakers

How much should a speaker stand cost? The answer can vary from "not much," to "surely, you jest." And it can make or break a speaker...

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Want to Study Music? Welcome to the Internet…

News

Back in 1908 when Ford introduced the Model T a lot of blacksmiths saw the writing on the road and became auto mechanics. Perhaps music...

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Want to Study Music? Welcome to the Internet…

News

Back in 1908 when Ford introduced the Model T a lot of blacksmiths saw the writing on the road and became auto mechanics. Perhaps music instructors will need to make a similar adjustment.

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Three More Great Albums from 2003

Audiophile Music

2003 was a great year for acoustic and roots music. Rodney Crowell, Del McCoury, Chip Taylor and Carrie Rodriguez, all in one month!...

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How Many Pairs of Speakers Have You Owned?

Reference Speakers

Steven Stone takes a trip down memory lane as he racks his brain to remember the speakers he's owned.......

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What Format Do You Rip In?

Digital

There’s FLAC, WAV, AIFF, ALAC, MP3, and of course a dixie cup and a string…The dixie cup might be the most universal format…

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New CD Releases for 9-7-12

Audiophile Music

This week's new, fresh, CD releases include several from fine singer-songwriters along with a super jazz guitar album. Even the cover art...

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Future-Proof?

Digital

What in this world is future-proof? Digital products rarely qualify, but some audiophiles continue to purchase DACs that will be long...

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Snap, Crackle, Pop, and R. Crumb’s Record Collection

Audiophile Music

If you like old jazz, You’ll enjoy an opportunity to enjoy some gems from of R. Crumb’s 78 collection.

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Three More Fine Albums From 2001

Audiophile Music

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

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Don’t Leave Home Without Them…

Headphone + Accessory Reviews

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

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On Imaging and Loudspeakers

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 additional discourse?

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New CD Releases for 8-24-12

Audiophile Music

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

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How Do You Hear New Music?

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...

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A Sense of Balance

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 your system.

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CD reviews for 2003 for 8-17-12

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....

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