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John Atkinson finds that the <A HREF="http://www.stereophile.com//loudspeakerreviews/333/">Dynaudio Contour 1.3 Mk.II loudspeaker</A>—a completely overhauled iteration of the original Contour 1.3 Mk.I, released several years back—reveals details in recordings that most speakers smooth right over. JA reveals other details about the Contour in his review, complete with comments on the Contour 1.3 Special Edition from Sam Tellig.
Home Entertainment Show 2001 To Feature Grammy Award Winner Keb' Mo'
New York City, one of the world's most diverse and eclectic cities, will play host to an outstanding group of musicians, who will perform live at the Home Entertainment 2001 Show, May 11-13, 2001 at the Hilton New York & Towers.
Cello Ltd. Veterans Form New Company
Now there are three—Cello spinoffs, that is. More than two years ago, prior to Cello Technologies' ill-fated expansion, company founder Mark Levinson <A HREF="http://www.stereophile.com/news/10360/">departed</A> to create <A HREF="http://www.redrosemusic.com/">Red Rose Music</A>. Late in 2000, former vice president of business development Jim McCullough formed <A HREF="http://www.stereophile.com/news/11002/">Matthew James LLC</A>, which will make and market a new generation of Cello electronics. In early April, Viola Audio Labs announced its debut.
Tweeter Group Continues Expansion; Numbers up for Best Buy, Sony Electronics
Large companies may be chopping jobs by the thousands, but there are signs elsewhere that the economy is still booming. Recent figures from electronics retailers <A HREF="http://www.bestbuy.com/">Best Buy</A> and the <A HREF="http://www.tweeter.com/">Tweeter Home Entertainment Group</A> and from <A HREF="http://www.sel.sony.com/SEL">Sony Electronics</A> indicate only a partial slowdown in spending for quality audio/video gear.
Sam on the Show
You know the trouble with show reports? You read them after the show. So let me give you a brief report on Home Entertainment 2001 before the Show.
Tice Audio Seeking Acquisition Partners
A recent email soliciting acquisition partners has given rise to a rumor that George Tice is leaving audio. "Far from it," said the AC power-conditioning pioneer from his Jupiter, FL office. "I want to accomplish three things: move this company to the next level; devote more of my energy to research and engineering; and spend more time with my family." These goals are going to require a well-organized team effort, he insists.
Simaudio Moon Eclipse CD player
"Isn't it nice to have some bastions of stability in an ever-changing world?"
Who or what got you started as an audiophile? Please explain how it happened.
Reader Arnel Enero asks readers to share the specific personal experience that brought them into the hobby of high-end audio.
Texas Instruments Announces Ultimate Hi-Rez Audio Chip
You can't stop progress—especially at <A HREF="http://www.ti.com/">Texas Instruments</A>. The Dallas, TX–based technology giant has introduced a new two-channel digital audio amplifier chip with the world's best specifications.