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Jaguar Music Servers Vol. 1
I mentioned music servers in my post entitled "Jaguar Reference Systems - circa 2010". Back in 2010 I was under the impression (from talk on the forums) that I'd be approaching the pinnacle of...
JaguarAudio.com Reference Systems – circa 2010
Things were sounding pretty good in 2009 for JaguarAudio.com, but more radical changes were in store for our system as 2010 unfolded. The Zu Druids had great synergy with the Red Wine Isabella...
DIY: The Hot Rodded F5 Amplifier
In my post entitled "Jaguar Reference Systems - circa 2010" I talk a lot about my modified F5 clone amplifier, which uses the circuit of the First Watt F5 (refer back to that post for more...
Audio Endorphins
The ability of my system to generate a rush of endorphins when I sit down to listen to my favorites is the most important measure by which I judge how happy I am with my sound. Certain drugs, like...
JaguarAudio.com Reference Systems – circa 2009
2009 was a transformational year for our system. This was the year I went fully digital (digital files, that is). You may notice from the pictures below the modified Denon 5900 is no longer on the...
JaguarAudio.com Reference Systems – circa 2008
My first foray into boutique audio was with the Cain & Cain Super Abby speakers. The design of the Abby was invented in 1934, by a German named Paul Voigt, and a system with a pair of these,...
Online Audio Resources
We derive a substantial portion of our audio knowledge from what we read in the online review mags and from discussions in the online audio forums. Here's a list of the Online Audio Resources we've...
JaguarAudio.com Reference Systems – circa 2005
As a kid I had one of those all-in-one turntable/stereo setups, which were common in the 1970’s. Starting in high school and for several years after, I just used boombox-style systems with cassette...
Your Local Audio Club
I've been involved with the Pacific Northwest Audio Society since 2009, served as the club Vice President for a few years and the President for 2012. I've heard a few people say "why would I want...
Find an Audio Writer
Boutique audio can be a minefield for your wallet. Almost none of this stuff can be seen at your local electronics/stereo store. Even in a showroom, things are geared to work under the...