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Mike Harkins
After earning a degree in electrical engineering, Mike Harkins worked for an aerospace company for five years before switching to manufacturing, engineering, and quality assurance in the automotive and tech industries. Mike retired from corporate work several years ago and has since devoted much of his time to reading, writing, and listening to audio. A lover of live music, especially classical, Mike is also a senior member of the American Society for Quality (ASQ). He lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife, Theresa.
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“Holy ‘Groove Echo’, Batman!”
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The microscopic world on a vinyl record is full of unusual things.
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A brand heavily promoted by Roon to showcase their streaming software and gear is Dutch & Dutch. Photo 1 shows the full-range, Roon-ready, DSP-equipped, class-D powered model 8c ($14,950).
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The last AXPONA I attended was five years ago. Much has since changed. The good news is that AXPONA was bustling this year.
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This year’s edition boasted 77 exhibits, with over 180 brands on display.
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An inexpensive solution designed to extend the optimal performance and life of your gear.
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Long ago are the days when CEDIA could be considered, among other things, a high-end audio industry show. Now it’s mostly for designers, sellers, and installers of various home and commercial electronics products that revolve around home automation—the Smart Home segment.
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Audio show enthusiast and writer Mike Harkins travelled from his home in Austin, Texas, to the Canadian province of Quebec to visit the Montréal Audiofest, where he found the temperature in March to be a bit nippy. Welcome up North, Mike. Mike took down notes and took pictures at the show which he graciously allowed…