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
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,
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
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
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
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
We all have musical experiences at certain points in our lives that end up defining or at least influencing our musical taste. Here’s a summary of what impacted me. What
Once in a while I receive an email asking if one component is better than another. For example, “which is better between DAC A and DAC B?” DAC A and