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Phono Cartridge Reviews
Linn Akiva MC phono cartridge
Art Dudley  |  Oct 23, 2004  |  First Published: Oct 01, 2004  |  0 comments
The observation has been made, often and well, that audio writers are out of touch when it comes to judging value for money. For one thing, we get to live with exotic gear for months at a time, without spending a penny. For another, when we do decide on a more permanent upgrade, we usually get the opportunity to buy at wholesale—at a so-called "industry accommodation price," extended to us because, after all, we are a part of the industry.
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Tube Power Amp Reviews
Lamm ML2.1 monoblock power amplifier
Art Dudley  |  Oct 23, 2004  |  First Published: Oct 01, 2004  |  0 comments
One of my best friends is a serious jazz collector with a side interest in good replay gear. The last time we got together over a meal, he asked, "What do you think is really the most important component in an audio system?" He might have added "these days": It's a subject we come back to from time to time.
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Stand Loudspeaker ReviewsBudget Component Reviews
Polk RTi4 loudspeaker
Robert J. Reina  |  Oct 23, 2004  |  First Published: Oct 01, 2004  |  1 comments
In the September 2001 Stereophile (Vol.24 No.9), I wrote very favorably about Polk's RT25i loudspeaker ($319.90/pair). That bookshelf model impressed me with its open, neutral midrange; its pristine, extended high-frequency response; and its low-level dynamics. On the minus side, the RT25i was fairly limited in low-bass extension and high-level dynamic slam. At the time, I was seeking a new speaker for my home computer music-composition system, and I bought the review samples—the only time I've done that since I began to write for Stereophile some 20 speaker reviews ago.
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Floor Loudspeaker ReviewsAudacious Audio
mbl 101E Radialstrahler loudspeaker
Michael Fremer  |  Oct 23, 2004  |  First Published: Oct 01, 2004  |  0 comments
Back in the late 1980s, when I was writing for The Abso!ute Sound and couldn't afford any of the audio gear I was reviewing, my system consisted of an Oracle turntable with Magnepan unipivot arm, a pair of Spica TC-50 loudspeakers, and a heavily modified Hafler DH-200 power amp and DH-101 preamp. It was a fun system that imaged like hell, but my fondest audio memories of that time were of visiting fellow TAS reviewer Dr. Michael Gindi, who lived on Manhattan's West End Avenue, and listening to his mbl speakers. (With his shrink's paycheck, he could afford them.)
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News
Added to the Archives This Week
Stereophile Staff  |  Oct 18, 2004  |  0 comments
From the October 2004 issue, John Atkinson reviews the Halcro dm38 power amplifier, noting, "When Halcro's affable US distributor, Philip O'Hanlon, asked me if I would be interested in reviewing the company's first two-channel design, the $18,790 dm38, I didn't need much persuading."
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News
Music Notes
Barry Willis  |  Oct 18, 2004  |  0 comments
Skyrocketing ticket prices kept summer concertgoers away in droves, according to reports in the entertainment industry and financial press in mid-October. The summer 2004 concert season was one of the slowest ever, with some superstars canceling shows and others moving planned arena or amphitheater events into smaller venues. Previously one of the summer's most popular events, the Lollapalooza tour was cancelled due to slow ticket sales.
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News
iPod Lifts Apple
Barry Willis  |  Oct 18, 2004  |  0 comments
The iPod is being very good to Apple Computer.
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News
Download Duels
Jon Iverson  |  Oct 18, 2004  |  0 comments
Stereophile readers may wonder why we regularly report on a low-fi music distribution service like iTunes. The reason is simple: What becomes popular in the mass market today, is what audiophiles will have to squeeze high-end music out of tomorrow.
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News
Locking Down the Optical Disc
Jon Iverson  |  Oct 18, 2004  |  0 comments
Both Macrovision and Sunncomm have been releasing technologies aimed at restricting how consumers can use their legally purchased music and movies. Add Dynamic Media Solutions to the pack.
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Vote
What was your favorite release this year from a music perspective?
Stereophile  |  Oct 17, 2004  |  54 comments

Forget about the sound quality this time. What was your favorite disc this year on musical merit alone?

What was your favorite release this year from a music perspective?
Here it is
77% (51 votes)
Nothing comes to mind
23% (15 votes)
Total votes: 66
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