A long time before most of you were born, grandpa here used to use a phono cartridge called the Decca London, whose chief virtue was the elimination of what Decca called “cantilever haze.” “What’s that?” ...

In October 2012 my old pal and colleague Jonathan Valin waxed enthusiastically in these pages about AMG’s Viella 12 turntable and companion 12J2 tonearm, the first product releases from Bavaria’s Analog Manufaktur Germany. Jon titled ...

The following is a press release issued by The Sound Organisation. July 12, 2017 - Rega Research and The Sound Organisation are pleased to announce the availability of the entry level Ania moving coil cartridge ...

The big story at this year’s Munich show was the rapidly increasing number of manufacturers incorporating MQA decoding in their products. Perhaps even more significant for the format, however, was Sony Music’s statement that it ...

This was the fourth (and final) year for AXPONA being held at The Westin Hotel in Rosemont, IL, right next to O’Hare airport. While this is the last exhibit at this location, it’s not the ...

The four Hana cartridges reviewed here (EL, EH, SL, SH) are designed and manufactured by Excel Sound Corporation of Japan. According to its website, this 45-year-old company has more than 50 years of cartridge-making experience, ...

ELECTRONICS $15K AND UP Top Five Most Significant Introductions Constellation Revelation line and Centaur II stereo power amplifier Constellation’s new mid-priced Revelation line, on static display only, offers a welcome middle ground between the maker’s ...

The following is a press release issued by Paragon Sight & Sound. December 22, 2016 - You’re invited to audition the finest audio equipment in the world. Experience dramatic audio presentations from renowned audio manufacturers: ...

The following is a press release issued by Déjà Vu Audio. December 21, 2016 - Déjà Vu Audio, one of the nation’s top high end retailers is excited to announce the opening of their third ...

The following is a press release issued by Spiral Groove. BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA | December 15, 2016 - Spiral Groove today announced that its turntables, tonearms and accessories are now being distributed by MoFi Distribution in ...

Over the years, the Lyra line has been a mainstay in my stereo system. I’ve had everything from a Titan Mono to a Helikon to an Atlas. Each seemed to improve on the previous one, ...

The following is a press release issued by Bryston. November 29, 2016 - Wolfsong Audio is proud to present a two day open house event featuring the latest products from Bryston, LTD and DH Labs ...

This is a press release from Musical Surroundings. Photo credit: My-HiEnd.com Join Garth Leerer and Allan Moulton of Musical Surroundings this Thursday, October 27th from 5-9 p.m. at Quintessence Audio in Morton Grove, IL, for ...

Despite the challenges of mounting an audio show in the midst of renovations of the hotel venue, the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest was quite a success. Rumors of its demise prior to the show were ...

If, as in fact is the case, presenting your business card is the customary ceremonial greeting among Japanese businessmen, then the Tokyo International Forum, where the Tokyo International Audio Show (TIAS) is annually held, is ...