New and Vintage Deals for the Discerning Audiophile
One of my earliest childhood memories is listening to Michael Jackson's Thriller on my parent's hifi system when I was around four years old. I don't remember what type of turntable they had, but I know they had Ohm speakers (perhaps model D2 based on pictures) and a Harman Kardon 430 receiver. We moved to... Continue Reading →
For the past few years I've been looking for an opportunity to audition some vintage gear from Counterpoint Electronic Systems. Counterpoint's chief designer, Michael Elliott, was well regarded, particularly for his tube designs, and many of the company's products garnered positive reviews prior to its bankruptcy and dissolution in the late 90s. So when this... Continue Reading →
Few brands trigger awe among audiophiles like Krell. Dan D'Agostino's spare-no-expense designs remain sought after 30+ years after their release, and for good reason: few designs can match the rich cohesiveness and dynamic range of a golden-age Krell (as distinguished from today's Krell, which never seems to have recaptured the magic after D'Agostino left). So... Continue Reading →
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