I’ve been a bit sniffy about tribute bands in the past, and deep in my bones I suspect I always might be; it’s the “it’s not really them” factor I suppose. But having seen three of the best in the business: The Australian Pink Floyd, The Musical Box and Rumours Of Fleetwood Mac, I’ve learned […]
Alan Clark at Kralk Audio in Yorkshire, England has designed a budget range of speakers and called them The TBD range, standing for The Dogs B******s. Ian Ringstead auditions the TDB4s, the second smallest of the range and costing £355 to £465, depending on the finish chosen, to ascertain whether these really are the dog’s danglies, […]
Texan singer Chrysta Bell first came to my notice when she played Agent Tammy Preston in David Lynch’s Twin Peaks:The Return. CB, as she is known to her band mates, first met Lynch in 1999 and they have worked together on a number of musical projects including her debut solo album This Train and a […]
Following their critically well-received slot as the opening act on Tubular Bells For Two’s UK tour last autumn, Gypsyfingers now embark on their first ever UK tour, with a brand new single, Half World, released to coincide with the dates.
I first heard Josh Rouse via his 1972 album – that’s his album called 1972, not his album recorded in 1972. Rouse was, in fact, born in 1972 so it would have been surprising, if not interesting, if he had recorded an album that year.
On May 11th through 13th, Munich’s Kohlebunker will be hosting established headphone brands as well as exotic newcomers in the field of portable hifi. In close proximity to official partner event High End, visitors can move freely between both locations using the joint ticket. Comparatively appealing Kohlebunker lets visitors dive deeply into the world of personal audio.
After two years in development, the all new Reference 160M (REF160M) Monoblock Power Amplifier is built like no other, looks like no other, and sounds like no other amplifier that you have ever heard, yet it is unmistakably Audio Research.
VPI Industries will debut the production models of the VPI JMW Fatboy tonearms at Axpona 2018. Both Unipivot and Gimbal versions will be on display and are available choices for all VPI turntables. In addition, they can easily be mounted with other turntable brands. The availability of Unipivot and Gimbal options is to provide arm option styles for […]
Clarus®, the cable brand that is a “sister” company to Tributaries A/V cables, is introducing its first-ever line of AC Power Conditioners: Duet, Sextet, Octet and the flagship Clarus Power.
WyWires will be in a number of rooms and with various partners at the 2018 AXPONA Show, to be held April 13—15 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center, in Schaumburg, Illinois.
Luxman America will host two rooms, 580 and 582, at the 2018 AXPONA Show, to be held April 13—15 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center, in Schaumburg, Illinois. Luxman will participate in AXPONA in cooperation with Triangle Loudspeakers.
Gayle Sanders, co-founder of MartinLogan, turns a new page in his prestigious career with the introduction of his new company, Gayle Sanders Eikon. The world premiere of his new digital active loudspeaker system, featuring the Image1 and Eikontrol, will take place in Rooms 742 and 744 at the 2018 AXPONA Show.
David Robson takes a listen to the relatively budget “The Element Superior” interconnect from Scottish brand Atlas Cables costing £72.50 for a 1 metre pair.
This year, the HIGH END once again offers members of the press and an interested public many attractions and special features, in addition to a diverse medley of numerous events and a variety of music demonstrations.
Starting with High End 2018 from 11th to 13th May 2018 at the MOC in Munich, Germany, Swiss manufacturer PSI Audio ventures into the home entertainment area. The company, well known in the professional audio world, presents a range of products at the consumer hifi trade show.
Atlas Cables has introduced the latest addition to its range of stereo interconnects – the Equator Integra. Building on the success of its predecessor, the all-new Equator Integra now utilises the same ultra-pure OCC (Ohno Continuous Cast) copper as its higher-end siblings.