The History of High End Audio
This in-depth record of the birth of audiophilia charts the history of the hobby from its World War II roots to the emergence of transistors to the rise of turntables and beyond, and recounts the names that innovated to bring audiophilia to where it is today.
Fourmile Fire Anniversary
One year ago Steven Stone experienced the Fourmile Canyon fire up close and personal. It helped put things in perspective. Music matters, but the gear that it’s played through is all replaceable. So the next time you think you’ll just DIE if you don’t get a particular piece of gear for your system. Trust me, you won’t.
Record Sales Are Up 39% For The year
Although U.S. record sales are up 30%, it still does not bode well for the home team. Don’t expect a rash of new audiophile releases from major labels. Why? Because Audiophiles have very little to do with this new growth.
It’s the room…
So what’s the most important component in your system? Yeah, I know the title gives it away. But still, how much time have you spent lately cleaning up your room’s sonic issues?
Why “The Best” is a Relative Term
Are you as tired of proclamations of “The Best!” attached to everything with no attention given to the relevance of the claim. Is my BEST and your BEST the same? I don’t think so…
TV Show Idea – Pimp Your Tunes
Everybody is pitching TV shows these days, so I thought I’d share my idea for a killer TV show with a decidedly audiophile bent to it. HGTV, I’m gonna be home all day tomorrow waiting for your call…
The Deadly Gentlemen at the Salina Schoolhouse
Here’s a tale of a schoolhouse, an acoustic group, and a pair of microphones. Steven Stone treks into the wilds of Colorado (Ok, it’s only two miles from his house) to make a field recording of an exciting new acoustic group that plays a unique kind of modern music.
