Heavy Metal Fans, This Throwback is for You
I have one lament that about the advent of the digital revolution. It has nothing to do with sound quality but rather everything to...
SVS Ultra Bookshelf Loudspeakers–a poor audiophile’s dream?
For many poor audiophiles, the prospect of owning truly reference-quality speakers may seem out of reach. Some companies are attempting to bring hi-fidelity to...
Are the B&W P5 the Best On-Ear Headphones?
I've recently had a slew of new headphones come into my hands. From in-ear monitors to circumaural (over the ear), I...
SVS SB13-Ultra Subwoofers Arrive for Forthcoming Review
Audio aficionados have long considered bass the foundational element in any audio setup. If the bass isn't right, then your music and movies won't...
Is the Parasound Halo P5 the best preamp under $1,000?
Parasound Halo P5 Front Panel
I don't understand why high end audio has to be so expensive. While expensive is a relative term, for the...
Which is better, Toslink digital or S/PDIF?
The Nordost Blue Heaven Balanced Interconnects. I'm not into the snake oil of cable mystique, but I did hear a difference—though minor—in my system...
Chronicling my Easy 11,000 Song iTunes Library Cleanup
Yesterday, I posted how I was able to quickly and easily cleanup my iTunes library using a piece of software called TuneUp. I promised...
Audio Doctor by Harman: Best Audio Product at CES?
The Signal Doctor by Harman can help restore the audio quality in junky sounding compressed music. Image Credit: Harman
I've been following all the new...
First Reviews of Oppo PM-1 Planar Magnetic Headphones Coming in
The Beautifully Crafted Oppo PM-1 Planar Magnetic Headphones
Back in December of 2013 and again just a few weeks ago I previewed Oppo's forthcoming PM-1 Planar...
iTunes Radio: first impressions on quality and usability
I've been playing with iTunes Radio for a bit now. First impressions are always dangerous but I'm initially impressed with the audio quality of...
