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High-end audio-industry veterans have new jobs
John Atkinson  |  Dec 04, 1997  |  0 comments
As of October, Meridian America's new VP/Sales, replacing the late Ross Keim, was industry veteran Andy Regan, who started his high-end career at Manhattan retailer Sound by Singer. Most recently, Regan was VP/Sales at cable manufacturer AudioQuest. Not uncoincidentally, Joe Abrams has moved from cable manufacturer MIT to AudioQuest.
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Yamaha displays FireWire-endowed audio/video components at Comdex '97
Jon Iverson  |  Nov 30, 1997  |  0 comments
Digital audio took another lurch forward at Comdex '97 with the display of Yamaha's FireWire-to-PCM converter technology.
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Microsoft, IBM, Phone companies make digital leap
Barry Willis  |  Nov 30, 1997  |  0 comments
It won't be long before the Net-connected music lover will be able to sample and hold the tunes of his choice without having to visit Tower Records. High-speed transmission, high-density storage, and CD-quality music online---the three parts of the downloading puzzle---all fell into place the week of November 10.
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Stereophile hatches a website!
Jon Iverson  |  Nov 30, 1997  |  0 comments
Welcome to the official Stereophile website!
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DVD players thrive at Comdex '97
Jon Iverson  |  Nov 30, 1997  |  0 comments
When I first attended Comdex several years back, it was easy to feel like a fish out of water. My core interests were always high-end audio---and the computer biz at the time would get excited about anything that sounded as good as a telephone. But I was still curious about what all the brainiacs were up to.
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Rath's Unnatural Specimens Spoofs Technology
Barry Willis  |  Jan 22, 1997  |  0 comments
Audio nuts with a sense of humor and an interest in art will enjoy the works by sculptor Alan Rath currently on display at the Haines Gallery in downtown San Francisco.
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Cybersleuths Rediscover Information-laden Audio
Barry Willis  |  Mar 15, 1996  |  0 comments
Throughout the history of the animal kingdom, sounds have always been full of meaning. They provide valuable information on the whereabouts of prey and predator, the location of family, the intentions of friend and foe. Sound cues have always been as important as information obtained by scent and sight.
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