This year’s Rocky Mountain Audio Fest had far less angst than last year. The show venue was no longer under renovation and exhibitors were better able to deal with the acoustic challenges presented by the ...

The following is a press release issued by Burning Amp Festival. San Francisco, CA | October 18, 12017 — Burning Amp Festival 2017 is coming to the Fort Mason Center in San Francisco on Sunday, ...

The following is a press release issued by MoFi and Primare. October 2, 2017 - MoFi Distribution proudly announces the addition of the Primare brand to their product lineup. Known as "the sound and vision ...

The following is a press release issued by AVM. September 6, 2017 - AVM, the renowned German High-End manufacturer, introduces the OVATION CS 8.2 – a brand-new all-in-one system that encompasses every element of AVM's ...

We present very brief excerpts from a few of the extended profiles, interviews, and archival photography that comprise The Absolute Sound’s Illustrated History of High-End Audio, Volume Two: Electronics. The Grateful Dead’s unofficial slogan “What ...

What ignited your interest in high-end audio? My father exposed me to music by taking me to lots of classical concerts. Since he was also into hi-fi, we always had good systems at home. It ...

It is difficult to imagine high-end audio without the contribution of Martin Borish and NAD. More than any other company, NAD introduced to music lovers the idea that better-designed audio equipment translates into greater musical ...

Founded by former NuForce CEO Jason Lim, NuPrime sells several higher-end NuForce products, plus it has developed additional NuPrime-branded gear. What distinguishes NuPrime components from those of most competitors are their prices, which range from ...

On July 11th, 2017, Martin L. Borish (Marty), who is credited with leading NAD Electronics from a distribution sourcing co-operative into an iconic 45-year-old audio brand, passed away after a quiet and dignified battle with ...

When I think of Pass Labs electronics, the last word that crosses my mind is little. Nelson Pass and his team think big, literally, as their line of Class A and high-power Class AB amplifiers ...

The Absolute Sound invited five of high-end audio’s greatest designers and company founders to talk about how they started their businesses, invented new technologies, and created iconic products. Moderated by The Absolute Sound’s Executive Editor ...

A few weeks ago I heard Jean-Guihen Queyras play the Bach cello suites in an intimate setting at the Phillips museum in Washington, D.C. Queyras, who has recorded the suites for Harmonia Mundi, delivered an ...

The following is a press release issued by Boulder. June 27, 2017 | Louisville, Colorado – Boulder Amplifiers is pleased to announce the immediate release and shipment of the 1160 Stereo Power Amplifier. The 1160 ...

The following is a press release issued by Goldmund. June 19, 2017 - Goldmund is proud to announce the opening of its first retail store in the USA. Located in Wellington, West Palm Beach, Florida ...

During the time that I’ve been a reviewer for The Absolute Sound I’ve played host to many power amps. Some were large, heavy, and sucked juice from my AC outlets like a dehydrated Great Dane, ...