Conrad-Johnson Premier 17LS line-stage preamplifier

Conrad-Johnson Premier 17LS line-stage preamplifier

As part of my employer's never-ending attempts to transform me from an engineer into a manager, I am constantly being sent to seminars and courses, some of which are eminently practical—like "Managers and the Law," which taught us how to avoid getting ourselves and our company sued. Others are more esoteric, like a recent seminar on "paradigm shifts." A paradigm shift, we were told, is a fundamental change in the way we look at things, arising from a change in a belief so inherent that it's unconscious.

Added to the Archives This Week

Added to the Archives This Week

Brian Damkroger's audio world may have been in a disorienting flux the last several months, but one thing remained a bastion of stability: the <A HREF="http://www.stereophile.com//digitalsourcereviews/343/">Simaudio Moon Eclipse CD player</A>. Damkroger explains why in his complete report.

Classified Ads Come to the Stereophile website

Classified Ads Come to the Stereophile website

There is no denying that buying pre-owned high-end gear can easily provide the biggest bang for the audio buck. Many of us got our first glimpse of sonic nirvana after scoring some second-hand component at a fraction of its retail price. Or perhaps you've just bought a new product and need to unload that old classic hanging out in the closet. <I>Stereophile</I> wants to help.

New Components at Home Entertainment 2001

New Components at Home Entertainment 2001

Home Entertainment 2001 arrives at the Hilton Hotel & Towers in New York this week for three days, May 11-13. There will be more than 80 rooms stuffed with the latest high end audio and video gear, including dozens of brand new products. For more information about the show, go to the <A HREF="http://www.homeentertainment-expo.com">HE 2001 website</A>.

HE 2001: "Analog Ballroom" Will Feature Display and Auction

HE 2001: "Analog Ballroom" Will Feature Display and Auction

Analog playback equipment, the high art of 20th century audio, will be the theme of the "Analog Ballroom" in the Regent Parlor on the 2nd Floor of the New York Hilton during <A HREF="http://www.homeentertainment-expo.com/">Home Entertainment 2001</A>.

Watermarking Companies in Patent Dispute

Watermarking Companies in Patent Dispute

Can pirate chasers attend to business while accusing each other of piracy? <A HREF="http://www.digimarc.com">Digimarc</A&gt; and <A HREF="http://www.verance.com">Verance Corporation</A>, two competitors in the digital watermarking race, have been swapping accusations over patent infringements.

Music Direct Buys Mobile Fidelity

Music Direct Buys Mobile Fidelity

Out of action for more than a year, Mobile Fidelty should be returning soon. Online retailer <A HREF="http://www.amusicdirect.com">Music Direct</A> has purchased the remastering and re-release specialty company, according to an <A HREF="http://pages.prodigy.net/amicus1/end_los.htm">announcement</A&gt; made April 24.

Music Direct Purchases Mobile Fidelity

Music Direct Purchases Mobile Fidelity

One of the most esteemed labels in the audiophile universe should soon be back in business. Online retailer <A HREF="http://www.musicdirect.com">Music Direct</A> has purchased remastering and re-release specialty company Mobile Fidelity, according to an <A HREF="http://pages.prodigy.net/amicus1/end_los.htm"&gt; announcement</A> made April 24.

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