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In Part 2, Norman Varney dismantles audiophile myths—from misunderstood power upgrades to the flawed logic of spikes—arguing that true sonic improvement begins with the room, not the gear.
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At High End Munich, Norman Varney of A/V RoomService boldly claims most audiophiles hear less than half their system’s potential—blaming neglected acoustics, misguided retailers, and habitual upgrade cycles chasing flaws room treatment could fix.
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Through dark rooms, sonic memories, and sacred clutter, the “Stranger Than Kindness” exhibition maps Nick Cave’s tangled inner life—from rebellious youth to grieving father—with haunting intimacy and visceral, word-drenched beauty.
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In Part 3, Gilles challenges cable skeptics by arguing that blind tests favor short-term memory and ignore the nuanced, experience-driven perception stored in our long-term auditory memory—where true cable differences reveal themselves.
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Rob Schryer’s new column “The Cable Guru” kicks off with a spirited manifesto from its self-appointed guru, championing the subjective truths of hi-fi cabling, cable break-in, and the sacred art of system synergy.
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Nearfield listening reveals hidden stereo depth and clarity by minimizing room interference—a technique once limited to studio engineers but now common among desktop audiophiles using compact speakers near their screens.