There’s No Such Thing as a Bad Review
How could there be no such thing as a bad review? Because with the right manufacturer’s comments even a review that’s not utterly glowing can be turned into gold.
What’s a Warranty Worth?
How much does a warranty influence your purchase decisions? Steven Stone looks at what a warranty really means. In some cases, it doesn’t mean too much…
Why CES Sucks and Rules
Steven Stone hates and loves CES. Here are a few of the myriad of reasons…
William Zane Johnson R.I.P. 1926 – 2011
William Zane Johnson, founder of Audio Research, passed away last Saturday at age 85. Steven Stone writes about why Johnson was important, and how he forever changed the landscape of high end audio.
Are You Insured?
Look at all that gear! It’s insured, right? And what exactly is it insured for? Theft? Fire? Flood? And are you covered for the current value of ALL your gear? If your response is any of these questions is “I don’t know,” you need to do some homework…
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.
Focal and Naim Are Now One
I now pronounce you MERGED. Another strategic merger as hi-fi companies hunker down for the times to come…
