The Grand Prix Audio Monaco 2.0 Turntable

The Grand Prix Audio Monaco 2.0 Turntable

After reading hifi magazines for about 40 years now, and writing about hifi for the last 15 of those years, I’ve been a good Smurf and haven’t baited my loyal readers with the B word – hardly ever as a matter of fact. Read More >


Mini Marvels from Pro-Ject!

Mini Marvels from Pro-Ject! The MaiA Amp, CD player and Turntable...

Many people only know Pro-Ject for their line of high-value turntables, (and we’ve got one of those for you here…) but they produce an entire line of electronics and loudspeakers, along with some very stylish accessories. Read More >


Origin Live Calypso Turntable and Encounter Tonearm

Origin Live Calypso Turntable and Encounter Tonearm

There seems to be a lot of options at the cheap and cheerful as well as the crazy money ends of the analog spectrum. However, the analog lover that wants to make a solid step up from their budget deck often has to search a bit harder to find a solid performer without mortgaging their future too substantially. Read More >


Issue 84

Issue 84

Features Old School: The Klipsch LaScalas – A Work in Progress 995: Hagerman’s Cornet 3 Phonostage By Jerold O’Brien Journeyman Audiophile: Atoll Electronique IN100se Integrated Amplifier By Rob Johnson TONE Style Wino:  It’s in the Can BMW M Mouse Ikea PS 2014 Ischia Swim Trunks Radio Shack Digital Infrared Thermometer Pantone USB Drives Porsche Design P 8478 Sunglasses Visible Vinyl ModMic5 Music Spin the Black Circle: Reviews of New Pop/Rock and Country Albums By Bob Gendron, Todd Martens, and Chrissie Dickinson Jazz & Blues: Craig Taborn, Roscoe Mitchell and More! By Kevin Whitehead and Jim Macnie Audiophile Pressings: Sgt. Read More >


Akiko Audio's Corelli

Akiko Audio’s Corelli Amazing!

My now departed Kerry Blue Terrier, Harry was the world’s most stubborn dog. When he didn’t want to budge, there was no moving him. Read More >


The Gold Note Donatello MC Cartridge

The Gold Note Donatello MC Cartridge

After spending a lot of time on opposite ends of the price spectrum with Gold Note’s $3,000 high output MC Machiavelli cartridge and their $385 Vasari MM, the Donatello MC strikes a great spot at $1,075 – offering tremendous sonics, versatility and value. Read More >


Audio Research GSi75 Integrated Amplifier

Audio Research GSi75 Integrated Amplifier A Compact Alternative From Audio Research

It’s been a couple of years now since the Audio Research GS series have been introduced, and both the GS Pre and GS 150 have received multiple awards from magazines around the world (including us). Read More >


MOON by Simaudio’s Neo ACE

MOON by Simaudio’s Neo ACE

A number of well-worn clichés come to mind when attempting to describe the new ACE all in one music player from Simaudio; crescent wrench, Swiss army knife, etc etc. Read More >


We Begin the Technics Project!

We Begin the Technics Project!

Yes, I know I’m a hifi reviewer and I’m supposed to have expensive and mighty turntables or I’m not an audiophile… Ok, I may not have any six-figure turntables like some of the grand pubahs, but nonetheless, I think I’ve put together a nice set of disc spinners from AVID, Brinkmann, Soulines, VPI and now Grand Prix Audio, with a stable of cartridges and phono stages to match. Read More >