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Making the Connection I have been into high-end audio for more years than I care to mention. To give you some insight into my journey, I started way back in 1976 with my first purchase: a McIntosh MC2505 amplifier and a C-26 preamp. Those were the glory d

Now that I'm older, wiser (perhaps?), and fully retired, I've been spending more time than ever perusing audio happenings online. Recently, I became particularly focused on updating my knowledge base regarding DACs. For most of my adult life, vinyl has be

This review on the Philharmonic Audio BMR Tower speaker, which retails for $3,900, was inspired by many of my readers who sent numerous emails requesting that I would do a review on the companyâ€s reference floor-standing model. They had heard them at an

“Wow. Heavy.†My first thought as I removed each JERN 14EH cast iron speaker from its box. At nearly 30 lbs. each, the 14EHâ€s made an early impression. Our loft is large and not the typical space that a 13-14 inch tall speaker (including its thick ru

There is a fifth dimension beyond that which is known to man. It is a dimension as vast as space and as timeless as infinity. It is the middle ground between light and shadow, between science and superstition, and it lies between the pit of man's fears, a

The South West Audio Fest was held in Dallas, Texas from July 23rd through the 25th, 2026. And its show's host Gary Gill and Lou Hinkley really know how to throw an event. This particular one was as well organized as their others and the rooms were nice s

To say I've fallen down the proverbial rabbit hole is a massive understatement. Perry is a seasoned veteran in this game and has been doing this for years. Our trip to the High End 2026 in Vienna was absolutely out of this world for me. For just as long,

In this review, I will cover the Dynamic Design Constellation VE interconnect, digital, and speaker cables. I need to mention something regarding the previously reviewed Constellation power cords that affects this review. About 8-9 months after my Const

A few years ago, I reviewed the original Musician Audio Knight 1 stand-mounted monitor (reviewed here) and found it so superlative in its performance/build quality vs. cost ratio ($2000 for the pair) that I selected it for Stereo Times "Most Wanted "list

After publishing my Living Sound Audio (LSA) Signature 50 loudspeaker review (here), a smashing bargain at $599/pair, I was bombarded with a slew of emails requesting I review a new speaker, the Knight 1, from a small boutique company called Musician Audi