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Sound Chaser #8: Pulling Mussels from a (Tape) Shell

Mike Mettler Apr 22, 2026

Each side of the one-sheet lyrics insert accompanying Squeeze's latest LP, Trixies (Love/BMG), has been divvied up into three equal columns that can be folded over to replicate a 4" × 11½" nightclub menu. Subtitled "Trixies Concoctions Menu," the insert conjures the theme of the 13-track song cycle that comprises Trixies, whose storyline traces several scenes set in and around a fictional nightclub.

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ATC at AXPONA 2026

Ken Micallef Apr 21, 2026

At AXPONA 2026, Ken Micallef speaks with ATC's Ben Lilly and ATC importer/distributor Lone Mountain's Brad Lundy about the speaker company's ATC EL50 Anniversary loudspeakers, which were making their U.S. debut at the show.

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Monitor Audio, Rotel, and Kevro at Montreal Audiofest 2026

Robert Schryer Apr 21, 2026

In our latest, bonus video interview from Montreal Audiofest 2026, Robert Schryer speaks with Sheldon Ginn, president of Kevro, about the gear shown in the company's room, including the Rotel Michi Q5 Transport DAC, Rotel Michi S5 amplifier, and Monitor Audio Platinum 200 3G speakers.

Rabbit Holes

Rabbit Holes #22: Wish You Were Here 50

Tom Fine Apr 21, 2026

Wish You Were Here isn't my favorite Pink Floyd album, but I can't deny its success or how often it has played within earshot over the course of my life. Released mid-1975 to mixed reviews, time worked in its favor: Today many consider it a peer to the group's masterpiece, The Dark Side of the Moon.

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G.I.P. Laboratory and Tamba at AXPONA 2026

Ken Micallef Apr 20, 2026

At AXPONA 2026, Ken Micallef speaks with Steven Mishoe about G.I.P. Laboratory 225 speakers and Tamba TS-1 standmounts—the latter being a prototype of his own design.

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Harmonia Distribution at Montreal Audiofest 2026

Robert Schryer Apr 20, 2026

In our latest, bonus video interview from Montreal Audiofest 2026, Robert Schryer speaks with Jeff Coates, director of sales for Harmonia Distribution, about the gear shown in the company's room, including Ø Audio Icon 12 speakers, a PrimaLuna EVO 100 tube DAC, and PrimaLuna EVO 400 preamplifier.

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Axiss Audio, Reed, Soulution, and Rockport Technologies in the Aster Room at AXPONA 2026

Ken Micallef Apr 20, 2026

Ken Micallef speaks with Axiss Audio Owner, CEO, and Chief Audiophile Cliff Duffey about all the gear in the company's Aster room at AXPONA 2026, which included a Reed Muse 1C turntable, Soulution 717 amplifiers, and Rockport Technologies Lyra speakers.

Recording of the Month

Recording of May 2026: Willows

Jason Victor Serinus Apr 20, 2026

Willows
Music by Vaughan Williams, Caroline Shaw, Ellen Reid, and Traditional/Sam Amidon
Pekka Kuusisto, violin; Sam Amidon, folksinger; Norwegian Chamber Orchestra
Platoon PLAT29192 (reviewed in stereo as 24/96 WAV files).

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Axiss Audio in the Imagination Room at AXPONA 2026

Ken Micallef Apr 17, 2026

Ken Micallef speaks with Axiss Audio VP of Sales and Dealer Relations TJ Goldsby about all the gear in the company's Imagination room at AXPONA 2026, which included a Transrotor Rondino Nero turntable, Koetsu Onyx cartridge, and Gauder Akustik DARC-240 speakers.

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Quintessence Audio's Knowledge Room at AXPONA 2026

Miguel Barrio Apr 17, 2026

Miguel Barrio checks out the system in Quintessence Audio's Knowledge room at AXPONA 2026 that included a Döhmann Helix One Mk3 turntable, dCS Varese digital music system, Audio Research Ref 20 preamplifier, and Wilson XVX speakers.