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From the alien curves of B&W’s Nautilus to the surreal sculpture of Living Voice’s Vox Olympian, today’s boldest loudspeakers blur the line between high art and hi-fi, where acoustic perfection meets unapologetic eccentricity.
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Celebrating a decade of hi-res streaming, Bluesound’s Node X updates the iconic Node with a THX headphone amp, ESS Sabre DAC, and HDMI eARC—earning high praise for its stellar BluOS interface and sub-£1000 performance.
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The 1980s: a canvas painted with a kaleidoscope of sonic hues. Amidst the dazzling array of musical moments, one anthem casts a resplendent purple shadow even today – Prince’s “Purple Rain.” Released on September 26th, this piece by the virtuoso, Prince Rogers Nelson, encapsulated the spirit of the ’80s with its melancholic yet enchanting tune.…
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Streaming may rule, but this $2K system—featuring Cambridge’s AXR100 amp and AXC35 CD player, Pro-Ject’s T1 turntable, and Wharfedale Diamond 12.2 speakers—proves that physical media still delivers musical magic with detail, warmth, and soul.
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With over 2,000 recording credits, jazz legend Ron Carter has backed the greats and led his own genre-defining projects. Copper Magazine highlights eight standout tracks, showcasing the bassist’s peerless artistry and versatility.
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John Gish’s Garden District home hosts a mind-blowing, museum-worthy high-end audio system featuring 6-foot German speakers, 30,000 LPs, and 20,000 films—making it part private concert hall, part cinema, and all passion project.
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In 1969, in the concrete bowels of San Quentin State Prison, Johnny Cash raised his middle finger to the lens of photographer Jim Marshall. The image is rebellious, iconic, and transcendent, much like the Man in Black himself. But it’s not just a picture; it’s a complex narrative of America, of its music, its social…
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Tucked away in the countryside, Don Corby’s audio shop thrives on trust, passion, and analog gear. Robert Schryer visits Corby’s Audio, where woodcraft meets tube amps and turntables sing in a forest-framed retreat.
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Jonson Lee argues that the real reason your audio system sounds “meh” might not be your gear or setup—it’s your thoughts: aversions, desires, and expectations, which sabotage the listening experience.
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Two years after downsizing seemed inevitable, Tom Gibbs finds himself retired, mortgage-free, and surrounded by two dream audio rooms—one digital, one analog—where Maggies, KLH Fives, and top-tier gear turn every listen into an event.
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Metallica’s 72 Seasons may not reinvent thrash, but it refines it with maturity and muscle. With Greg Fidelman’s production and standout tracks like “Inamorata,” the band delivers their strongest album since Death Magnetic.
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From reel-to-reel romance in British Audio Guys’ room to the ultra-luxe finesse of Lansche speakers with Thrax amps, Jonson Lee captures T.H.E. Show 2023’s sonic splendor—with Katli, AGD, and Audio Limits all making standout impressions.
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From a dreamy Indiana barn to a mythical French serpent-woman, this trio of jazz-influenced albums—by Janiece Jaffe and Monika Herzig, Christine Jensen, and Cécile McLorin Salvant—showcases the vision and vitality women bring to modern jazz.
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Back in full force, AXPONA 2023 saw 366 exhibitors take over 12 floors of Chicagoland’s Renaissance Hotel, with standout launches from Luxman, DALI, Innuos, and Cabasse—and plenty of eye-watering cable prices to match.
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After decades in hi-fi retail and personal loss, Greg from Boise rekindled his passion for audio with a system built for emotional connection—not status. Now, it’s music, not specs, that moves him.