Monthly Archives: November 2013
Emotiva Launches Class A Capable Monoblock Amplifier: XPA-1 Gen2
Emotiva has quietly launched an update to their XPA-1 600 watt mono block amplifier that can optionally function in Class A mode for the...
60% Off $3,000 Focal Bookshelf Speakers Sale: Profile 908 Diamond
If you could get $3,000 speakers for only $1,200—that's 60% off—what would you do? Well, that's no longer a hypothetical question as Music Direct...
Winamp Discontinued: Windows Media Player to go Dark in December
For many, it's the impending death of an old friend. The long-heralded Windows media player, Winamp, will no longer be available for download after...
How to find missing audio or media files in iTunes
iTunes has revolutionized media playback. As great as iTunes is, at some point you'll run into some issues including the dreaded missing audio or...
How to Recover Songs and Videos from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod
Some years ago, I purchased some exclusive U2 concert music that appeared on iTunes. The album was simply called "Exclusive" and featured a handful...
The Best Audiophile Floorsanding Loudspeakers Under $3,000: A 2013 Buyer’s Guide
The SVS Ultra Towers are true full range speakers for $2,000
What are some of the best floor standing (tower) loudspeakers available for under $3,000?...
Emotiva Amps and Preamps Now on Sale up to 60% Off
Emotiva is an Internet-direct audio company that manufactures its products in China. Over the years, Emotiva has earned a reputation for high value products—especially...
Everything you need to know about DSD and SACD in a Q&A with Andreas...
AudioStream has posted a nice article on the topic of DSD and SACD in the form of an interview with Andreas Koch, who was...
Boston Symphony Orchestra Launches High Resolution Downloads
The BSO has started offering high resolution—including multichannel audio—downloads of select recordings and concerts.
The Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) has started offering high resolution downloads...
Amazon Launches Used Music Store
For those of us with at least a bit of grey hair, we can all remember the experience of browsing albums at a record...
