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To celebrate its 75th anniversary, McIntosh Labs is collaborating with mastering facility Sterling Sound on a series of AAA analog tape-recorded vinyl releases. John Seetoo and Frank Doris take a look at the first release in the series.
Tom Gibbs didn’t just like the performance of the US$ 1000/pair XSA Labs Vanguard monitors—he was gobsmacked!
In this episode, writer and self-taught musicologist Claude Lemaire chooses Iron Butterfly, Jeff Beck, and even the Beatles as pioneering heavy rock influencers.
Welcome to the November Vinyl Beat! This month at Casa Rudy we’re enjoying a couple of Doobies, being overrun by Rhinos, wearing a Tutu, adding some salsa to life’s recipe, and operating under an assumed identity.
The Mojo Audio Mystique Y DAC appears to have most if not all the sound quality of the established Mystique X model; Howard Milstein gives it an in-depth review.
Paul Cash reviews the Wharfedale EVO4.2, praising its rich tone, clear separation, and ELYSIAN-inspired features—asking, is this the best audiophile speaker for $1,000?
Tom Gibbs reveals how Euphony’s new software and a top-notch DAC took his music system to stunning new heights, with sound so real it feels like a live concert.
Welcome to Claude Lemaire’s new series, in which he explores the history of hard rock, heavy rock, and heavy metal—including metal’s many subgenres.
In this first fall installment, writer Rudy Radelic is featuring a comparison, some winners, a major disappointment, and a handful of other notable titles he’s found.
Our esteemed classical music critic Pierre Dallaire has picked three outstanding Brahms recordings for you to explore.
In a world dominated by big audio brands, there’s a small but vibrant niche of artisanal speaker makers redefining what it means to listen.
Doug Moore lauds the Atohm GT3-HD speakers for their elegant design, precise midrange, and powerful, controlled bass. Their customizable acoustics make them a standout for serious audiophiles.
Rudy Radelic digs into vintage rock, blues, and jazz, spotlighting reissues with stellar mastering, hard-to-find rarities, and standout titles cherished by collectors.
Steven Stone seeks out more super budget components and emerges with a two-way that does it all, a nifty no-brainer bluetooth adapter, and a small but mighty amp.
The Vinyl Beat digs up notable vinyl nuggets like INXS’s “Kick” 45 RPM reissue, Sheila E’s salsa debut, and Rachel Z’s introspective jazz trio recording.