Now on Newsstands: Stereophile, Vol.33 No.4

Now on Newsstands: Stereophile, Vol.33 No.4

The April 2010 issue of <i>Stereophile</i> is now on newsstands. For the cover, we selected the <a href="http://blog.stereophile.com/ssi2009/monitor_audio_platinum_200/">Monitor Audio Platinum PL200</a> loudspeaker. Like Bob Deutsch, I was impressed by this speaker when I heard it at the <a href="http://blog.stereophile.com/ssi2009/">2009 Salon Son & Image</a>, so I was especially pleased by John Atkinson’s decision to highlight it. Our cover photographer, Eric Swanson, and designer, Natalie Baca, were also pleased by the speaker’s great looks: The fine-furniture finish of its Santos Rosewood cabinet, the silvery ceramic-coated aluminum magnesium drive units, the handsome Strathspey leather front baffle, and, <i>ooh</i>, that sexy rear port (see the extreme close-up on page 109!) all worked to win over our design team.

Audio systems prices

I would like to adress you all a question, altough I am almost sure it has been a subject of debate in the past here.

Why do you think most of audio systems are so expensive?

Is it beacause of the craftship, the inner components and the costs of production or is it because no matter how high, there are some people out there willing to pay the price?

Thank you!

Obama sides with MPAA RIAA

Obama Sides with RIAA, MPAA; Backs ACTA

posted by Thom Holwerda on Fri 12th Mar 2010 23:18 UTC

And thus, our true colours reveal. Since Obama was the young newcomer, technically savvy, many of us were hoping that he might support patent and/or copyright reform. In case our story earlier on this subject didn't already tip you off, this certainly will: Obama has sided squarely with the RIAA/MPAA lobby, and backs ACTA. No copyright and/or patent reform for you, American citizens!

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