Bernard Coutaz, Founder of Harmonia Mundi, dies

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The Great Beyond
Submitted by struts on

Was sad to read of the passing of Bernard Coutaz, founder of Harmonia Mundi, at the age of 87. In common with possibly many Stereophile readers I find HM very well represented in my own collection, both on vinyl and CD. I have particularly enjoyed their comprehensive survey of Handel's operas.

Vincent High End XLR shielded interconnects

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Cables
Submitted by Freako on

Just purchased the mentioned set of balanced cables. As both my CDP and amp are fully balanced, I wanted to replace my "good-for-nothing" interconnects with a set that might kick some serious butt. They get a very good review the only website I was able to find one, a Danish hifi review page. (No translation available, sorry)

Copycode & the Future of DAT DAT: The RIAA's Position

Copycode & the Future of DAT DAT: The RIAA's Position

Now that Sony has bought CBS's records division, and the infamous Copycode bill seems to be dying in Congress, the way may be clearing at last for the US introduction of the new Digital Audio Tape system. This has sparked renewed speculation in the industry about the impact DAT will have on existing formats, particularly the fledgling CD. Some are convinced DAT will kill CD, because of its ability to record as well as play digital recordings. Others believe DAT won't even gain a foothold in the market, for the same reason quadraphonic sound laid an egg back in the '70s: The public can't handle more than one "standard" format. I feel that both views are wrong, and that—as is usually the case with extreme views—the truth lies in between. I believe DAT will catch on in the marketplace, but never in a big way, and certainly not the way CD has. Here's why.

Copycode & the Future of DAT Peter W. Mitchell Asks: Is DAT Doomed?

Copycode & the Future of DAT Peter W. Mitchell Asks: Is DAT Doomed?

Now that Sony has bought CBS's records division, and the infamous Copycode bill seems to be dying in Congress, the way may be clearing at last for the US introduction of the new Digital Audio Tape system. This has sparked renewed speculation in the industry about the impact DAT will have on existing formats, particularly the fledgling CD. Some are convinced DAT will kill CD, because of its ability to record as well as play digital recordings. Others believe DAT won't even gain a foothold in the market, for the same reason quadraphonic sound laid an egg back in the '70s: The public can't handle more than one "standard" format. I feel that both views are wrong, and that—as is usually the case with extreme views—the truth lies in between. I believe DAT will catch on in the marketplace, but never in a big way, and certainly not the way CD has. Here's why.

Copycode & the Future of DAT Beware of DAT, says Peter W. Mitchell

Copycode & the Future of DAT Beware of DAT, says Peter W. Mitchell

Now that Sony has bought CBS's records division, and the infamous Copycode bill seems to be dying in Congress, the way may be clearing at last for the US introduction of the new Digital Audio Tape system. This has sparked renewed speculation in the industry about the impact DAT will have on existing formats, particularly the fledgling CD. Some are convinced DAT will kill CD, because of its ability to record as well as play digital recordings. Others believe DAT won't even gain a foothold in the market, for the same reason quadraphonic sound laid an egg back in the '70s: The public can't handle more than one "standard" format. I feel that both views are wrong, and that—as is usually the case with extreme views—the truth lies in between. I believe DAT will catch on in the marketplace, but never in a big way, and certainly not the way CD has. Here's why.

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