Record Store Day 2024 First Impression Preview Roundup: Fine Jazz 2LP Sets From Mal Waldron & Steve Lacy, Shelly Manne and Cannonball Adderley

April 11, 2024• Audiophile Music, Audiophile, Audiophile News, High End Audio, Record Store Day, Vinyl

Mark Smotroff gets a sneak peek spin of some jazz gems coming out on Record Store Day, April 20, 2024

Deep Purple’s Machine Head 50th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition Features New Stereo, Dolby Atmos & 5.1 Surround Mixes Plus Live Sessions, Vinyl and More…

April 5, 2024• Audiophile Music, Audiophile, Audiophile News, Blu-ray, Compact Disc, Digital, Dolby Atmos, High End Audio, Quadrophonic, Surround Sound, Vinyl

Mark Smotroff continues his deep dive into the new 50th Anniversary super deluxe edition of Deep Purple's Machine Head.. ...

How Do You Describe Poor Sound Quality In Words?

February 16, 2022• Audiophile, Audiophile Music, Audiophile News, Blu-ray, Blu-ray Disc, Compact Disc, High End Audio, News, SACD/DVD-Audio, Streaming, Vinyl

Mark Smotroff takes language seriously… ...

Changüí: The Sound Of Guantánamo, A Super Deluxe Boxed Set For Super Deluxe Music

July 27, 2021• Audiophile Music, Analog, Audiophile, Audiophile News, Digital, High End Audio

Mark Smotroff finds existential joy from a new music he’s never heard before…

John Lennon’s Plastic Ono Band 50th Anniversary Boxed Set, Part 3: The Outtakes, The Alternates & Other Things

April 14, 2021• Audiophile, Audiophile Music, Audiophile News, Blu-ray, Blu-ray Disc, High End Audio, Vinyl

My deep dive into the 50th Anniversary super deluxe boxed set celebrating John Lennon’s landmark solo album Plastic Ono Band...

Q&A: Audio Expert Stirling Trayle Explains Room Acoustics, How To Optimize Audio Systems

February 25, 2021• Audiophile News, Audiophile, High End Audio, Reference Speakers, Resources, Room Acoustics

Audiophiles understand the importance of room acoustics and set-up. But many do not fully understand how to accomplish a proper acoustical...

How Long Should You Keep Your Audio System?

November 20, 2020• High End Audio, Amps, Audiophile, Audiophile News, Preamps, Subwoofers

Steven Wilson Makes Tears For Fears’ The Seeds Of Love Flower In 5.1 Surround Sound

October 12, 2020• Audiophile, Audiophile Music, High End Audio, SACD/DVD-Audio • One Comment

Mark Smotroff appreciates a richly produced labor of love... ...

High Fidelity Isn’t The Name Of An R.E.O. Speedwagon Album

October 1, 2020• Audiophile, High End Audio

Mark Smotroff discovers confusion at a very basic level......

Would You Buy the Audio Gear You ‘ve Got if it Cost 25% More?

May 28, 2019• Audiophile, High End Audio • 16 Comments

Steven Stone looks at what to expect when new China tariffs go into effect…

How Eliminating A Component Improved My System’s Sound

March 22, 2019• Audiophile, High End Audio • 14 Comments

Paul Wilson recounts how removing a component made his system sound better... ...

Are High Performance Forums Filled with Mean Comments?

March 8, 2019• High End Audio • 15 Comments

Paul Wilson looks at comments in other hobbies besides audio... ...

Don’t Miss The World of McIntosh When Visiting New York City

February 7, 2019• High End Audio, Shows • One Comment

Jerry Del Colliano finds that WOM is WOW…

The Best System I Never Heard

January 3, 2019• High End Audio • 12 Comments

Andrew Quint ventures into the Audiophile Cybersphere......

How A Golf Pro Reminds Me of High Performance Audio

November 2, 2018• High End Audio • 2 Comments

Paul Wilson looks at how greater audio knowledge is a wise course of action......

Is Live Music Really Better Than A Stereo System?

September 21, 2018• High End Audio • 13 Comments

Paul Wilson wonders why live music is always credited as sounding better than a recording…

Is High Performance Audio About Being Lazy?

April 7, 2017• High End Audio

Paul Wilson wonders if his listening habits are based on convenience... ...

What Do the Tests Really Mean? Part 2

April 6, 2017• High End Audio

Roger Skoff takes a look at audio test standards......

Tale of Two Reviewers – A Story About Industry Accommodations

October 25, 2016• High End Audio

Steven Stone Looks at the economics of high-end audio reviews…

Tale of Two Reviewers – A Story About Industry Accommodations

October 25, 2016• High End Audio

Steven Stone Looks at the economics of high-end audio reviews......

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