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LAAS 2017 News

The Los Angeles Audio Show Hits the Ground Running Friday

Jason Victor Serinus May 29, 2017

For a first-time audio show, the Los Angeles Audio Show's (LAAS) June 24 stint in the Sheraton Gateway Hotel, adjacent to LAX, could very well move the bar higher for consumer audio show expectations. With 116 active exhibit roomsparticipation was intentionally capped so that show manager Marine Presson could keep a handle on things during this initial run348 brands and manufacturers, and a >8000ft² HeadGear Planet with 35 booths in the "affordable section" and another five in the "Xtreme section," this looks like it is going to be one helluva show.

Robert Baird

Gregg Allman 1947–2017

Robert Baird May 29, 2017

His finest moments came just after the death of brother Duane in 1971 and then-bassist Berry Oakley a year later.

Jason Victor Serinus

Warner Classics' Star-Studded Piazzolla Tribute

Jason Victor Serinus May 28, 2017

Newcomers to the music of Argentinean tango composer Astor Piazzolla (19211992) will undoubtedly join the already converted in hailing the arrival of Warner's two-disc CD compilation, The Sound of Piazzolla. Filled with one fascinating performance after the other, many of which were transcribed for the particular forces at hand when they were recorded between 1996 and 2016, this set will seduce many who are not already under Piazzolla's spell.

Robert Baird

Joe Walsh on 200gm LP from Analogue Productions

Robert Baird May 26, 2017

Another week, another beautiful-sounding, wonderfully packaged reissue from Analogue Productions.

Headphone Reviews InnerFidelity

SCOTTeVEST Fleece Jacket 8.0

Tyll Hertsens May 26, 2017

This story originally appeared at InnerFidelity.com

About a year and a half ago, SCOTTeVEST sent me a jacket to be included in the 2015 Holiday Gift Guide. I liked what I saw and included it. But for a product like this, the proof is in the wearing...the long-time wearing. I figured I'd use it for a while before giving it a real thumbs-up.

Integrated Amp Reviews

Peachtree Audio nova300 integrated amplifier

Art Dudley May 25, 2017

One year ago almost to the day as I write, Peachtree Audio invited me and other members of the audio press to the New York City retail shop Stereo Exchange, where various announcements regarding the brand were bundled, by the company's Jim Spainhour and David Solomon, under the virtual banner "PEACHTREE 2.0." Among the news: Peachtree, based in Bellevue, Washington, would now be manufacturing their nova integrated amplifiers in Canadathe company's previous offerings were all made in Chinaand they'd signed up a new design and engineering team.

Tube Preamp Reviews

PrimaLuna ProLogue Premium line preamplifier

Herb Reichert May 25, 2017

Everyone knows that world-class analog and digital sources are the bedrock of all fine audiophile systems. Everyone also knows that a happy relationship of amplifier, speakers, and room makes audiophiles smirk Aren't I lucky? Fewer among us are aware that the upper limit of sound quality an audio system can deliver will be established by whichever audio contraption we use to select our sources and adjust their volume.

Gramophone Dreams Headphone Reviews

Gramophone Dreams #16: Sony & AudioQuest headphones

Herb Reichert May 23, 2017

As much as I delight in pagan dreams of sweetly perfumed garden nymphs, I'm embarrassed to admit that my mind also drifts in pleasant reveries whenever I hear the words research and development in the same sentence. I am by nature a greasy gearhead. The idea of taking well-considered steps of engineering to analyze and possibly improve the operation of any electrical or mechanical system never fails to get my imaginative juices flowing. This is why I've spent decades fascinated by perfectionist audio: I like watching and participating in its edgy, eccentric evolution.

Tube Preamp Reviews

PS Audio BHK Signature preamplifier

Jim Austin May 23, 2017

"Let be."

Those two words, from Shakespeare's Hamlet, express an entire philosophy of life in one of the shortest sentences possible. The quotation may not be familiar, but the concept certainly iscontemporary equivalents, each with its own inflections of meaning, include: Shit happens. Let the game come to you. Keep calm and carry on. (I hate that one.) Paul McCartney wrote something similar, and only slightly less concise, in a late Beatles song.

Headphone Reviews InnerFidelity

Sonoma Acoustics Model One Electrostatic Headphone and Amplifier System

Tyll Hertsens May 23, 2017

This story originally appeared at InnerFidelity.com

One hell of a story here. Interesting roots in a buncha places. I'm going to power through it with pics and links if you're interested in a deeper dive. Here we go!