Audio Skies Michael Vamos - YG Acoustics, JMF Audio, Ideon at Capital Audiofest 2025

The Listening Room and Fidelity Imports - Diptyque DP-160 Mk.2 at Capital Audiofest 2025

Fidelity Imports Audia Flight and Perlisten System

Fidelity Imports Wilson Benesch and Audia Flight System at Capital Audiofest 2025

J Sikora Aspire, Innuos Stream 3, Aurender N50, Gryphon Antileon Revelation, Command Performance AV

Bella Sound Kalalau Preamplifier: Interview with Mike Vice

BorderPatrol Zola DAC – Gary Dews at Capital Audiofest 2025

Audio Note UK TT3 Reference Turntable Debut at Capital Audiofest 2025

Kevin Hayes of VAC at Capital Audiofest 2025

2WA Group debuts Aequo Ensium at Capital Audiofest 2025

Capital Audiofest 2025 lobby marketplace walk through day one

Lucca Chesky Introduces the LC2 Loudspeaker at Capital Audiofest 2025

Capital Audiofest 2025 Gary Gill interview

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News

Wilson Dems in Omaha Thursday

Stereophile Staff Mar 21, 2017

Thursday evening, March 23, at 6pm and 7:30pm, The Sound Environment (11021 Elm Street, Omaha, NE 68144) is presenting Wilson Audio's Peter McGrath and the Alexx loudspeakers. Peter McGrath will be playing some of his four-channel master recordings with Wilson Alexias used for the rear channels.

Jana Dagdagan

1 Minute Audiophile Escape: Music Matters 12

Jana Dagdagan Mar 20, 2017

Last week, at Seattle dealer Definitive Audio's 12th Music Matters, there were six different systems being demonstrated. With the inevitable craziness of such a well-attended event, I wasn't able to get enough footage for each room to have its own standalone minute. I therefore compiled shots from each room to give you a visual overview.

Robert Baird

SXSW 2017: Spinning Coin

Robert Baird Mar 20, 2017

And finally there were the Scottish bands . . .

News

Musical Magic at San Francisco’s Tone of Music Audio

Jason Victor Serinus Mar 20, 2017

Beautiful sound was the order of the day at Tone of Music Audio (1303 Castro Street, Suite D, San Francisco, CA 94114), as the small retailer, headquartered in the heart of San Francisco's Noe Valley, held the first of two spring open houses. Judging from what the 30 or so visitors heard at the first open house, on March 18, those who show up for the second listening session on Saturday, April 1, between noon and 5 pm (RSVP to info@toneofmusic.com), are in for a treat.

News Robert Baird

Chuck Berry 1926-2017

Robert Baird Mar 19, 2017

"If you tried to give rock'n'roll another name, you might call it 'Chuck Berry.'"John Lennon

Robert Baird

SXSW 2017: Chicano Batman

Robert Baird Mar 19, 2017

Space Soul Rock in Austin. . .

Robert Baird

SXSW 2017: Is a Mega Artist Going to Stand Up For Hi-Rez Music?

Robert Baird Mar 18, 2017

Can high-resolution audio become "The New Cool?"

Robert Baird

SXSW 2017: Whitney Rose

Robert Baird Mar 18, 2017

Women are bringing much-needed new energies to music of all kinds

Katz's Corner InnerFidelity

Katz’s Corner Episode 14: Guest Listeners Shoot out Audeze LCD-4 vs. Focal Utopia

Bob Katz Mar 18, 2017

This story originally appeared at InnerFidelity.com

It’s nice to hear different listeners’ perspectives: Each listener brings something different to the table. I learned a lot about how different people perceive sound and their preferences when putting together this post about experienced listeners listening. Come enjoy our quintet of expert listeners' take on the Audeze LCD-4 vs. the Focal Utopia.

Robert Baird

SXSW 2017 Day 2: the Ultimate Analog Medium?

Robert Baird Mar 17, 2017

"Crafted out of aluminum and coated with nitrocellulose lacquer, this truly fascinating object is the ultimate analog medium."