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From apologizing to loved ones neglected during DAC testing to listening to Dark Side of the Moon on a $20 speaker, this clever guide skewers obsessive habits with wit, reminding readers that “it’s the ear, not the gear.”
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On August 3rd, 1956—A cultural hurricane primed to shake the Olympia Theater to its foundation. The tickets were a mere $1.50, but what unfolded inside those walls was priceless: three explosive performances at 3:30, 7:00, and 9:00 p.m., each more electrifying than the last. This was no ordinary concert; it was a seismic moment in…
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There’s a peculiar weight to history when it happens in real-time. December 5, 1965, at the Liverpool Empire Theatre wasn’t just another stop on The Beatles’ UK tour—it was a homecoming charged with energy, nostalgia, and, unbeknownst to most, a bittersweet farewell. For the 2,550 fans lucky enough to score tickets from a pool of…
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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.
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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.
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October 29, 2024, Grado Labs, world-renowned designer and manufacturer of award-winning headphones, announces the release of its newest and flagship model, the Signature HP100 SE. Grado Labs founder Joseph Grado created what many consider to be the high-end headphone market withthe release of the Signature HP1 headphone in the early 1990s. In recognition of Joseph…
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Ruark’s Sabre-R speakers, R610 console, and R810 radiogram deliver a blend of retro design and modern sound, with rich, immersive audio that transforms any room into a high-fidelity haven.
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Danielle says Barcola’s new restaurant concept has brought a whole new range of customers—not just more of them, but younger. “A lot of young people are into vinyl,” she told me.
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Burmester’s luxurious sound, enhanced by live performances, mesmerized. Meanwhile, the Kef Blade II and Stable 33.33 setup, powered by Luna cables, delivered unmatched vinyl clarity and sonic depth.
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In the gritty, post-war streets of London, where jazz clubs thumped beneath a veneer of stiff collars and bowler hats, a quiet revolution was brewing. It wasn’t in the smoky speakeasies or the avant-garde art galleries, but in the hushed workshops of wireless engineers and the boardrooms of ambitious businessmen. On October 18, 1922, as…
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On a hot August morning in 1958, something extraordinary happened on a Harlem street. Fifty-seven jazz legends gathered on the stoop of 17 East 126th Street, not for a performance, but for a photograph that would become one of the most iconic images in American music history: A Great Day in Harlem. Captured by Art…
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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.
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Despite the generational fade of classic rock, Queen continues to thrive. With Queen Rock Montreal remastered in Dolby Atmos, the band’s epic 1981 performance reaffirms why Freddie Mercury and company still command global reverence.
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Tom Gibbs dismantled $8,000 worth of high-end gear—only to find a $150 Topping E30 II DAC paired with Euphony’s Mozzaik upsampler delivered better, more analog-like sound than ever before. Mind blown, wallet intact.
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Kevin Fielding explores three subwoofer connection methods and five crossover strategies, ultimately finding that full-range mains with carefully overlapped subs yield the most natural, musically satisfying bass integration in a stereo system.