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I was there on the last two days and spent most of my time with the exhibitors on floors 4.1 and 4.2 where most of the heavy hitters are...

And that’s a wrap for Munich High End 2025 and Munich forever. Next year is Vienna. The show was incredible. 25,000+ attendees, 650...

Good CDs, bad CDs, good (re)mastering and bad (re)mastering. If your system has a great transport, and a fair streamer, you would...

Right, the second article touched on this and I think we all would agree if the album isn't produced good in the first place nothing is...

I cut the cord this year. While there are still commercials on some of the streaming services, they are not overly loud, like the ones...

Unless you require unobtainable, obscure, NOS tubes, start with the amp maker for recommendations. Tube sound, and duration of service...

I'm pretty sure I can(haven't checked pricing) and yes when comparing prices on Upscale, they are pricier.

Good CDs, bad CDs, good (re)mastering and bad (re)mastering. If your system has a great transport, and a fair streamer, you would...

It really is all personal preference. I have owned a few class A amps that were fantastic, but fairly low power. They also run very...

Many audio cd's also have problems and sound very poor. An example: Meet the Eels from Eels. It sounds like something went wrong at...

Masimo bought Sound United for $1.05 Bn in 2022. Sold it to Harmon for $350 M in 2025. That’s the way to make millions in audio...

Masimo bought Sound United for $1.05 Bn in 2022. Sold it to Harmon for $350 M in 2025. That’s the way to make millions in audio...

I agree with this. I find I always prefer the original recordings to any of the "remastered" crap of the older classics on streaming...

Thanks Jack, I see they sell matched 'quads', probably go that route........

Dave There are only two choices and both made in the same factory. The choice comes down to with or without gold pins. Viva looks to...