Ruark Sabre-R loudspeaker

Ruark Sabre-R loudspeaker

Mar 06, 2026
Like many aging American music lovers, my earliest memories include watching the televised supernova that was The Beatles performing on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1964. Immersion in various British pop groups followed, including the melodically graceful Chad & Jeremy, the polished Peter and Gordon, and sentimental pop purveyors Gerry and the Pacemakers.

Tale of the Tape: Rhino Records' Open-Reel Tape Series

Tale of the Tape: Rhino Records' Open-Reel Tape Series

Mar 05, 2026
Rhino Records, Warner Music Group's back-catalog label, has jumped into the rarified niche of prerecorded reel-to-reel tapes. Under the Rhino High Fidelity brand, the first two titles were announced in October 2025: T. Rex's Electric Warrior and The Yes Album. Both are limited editions; no more than 500 tapes will be made and sold.

Sound Chaser #6: In Living Colour's Vernon Reid Runs the Hoodoo Down

Sound Chaser #6: In Living Colour's Vernon Reid Runs the Hoodoo Down

Mar 04, 2026
Once and forever iconoclast Vernon Reid, the Britain-born guitarist for iconic American band Living Colour, is perpetually in pursuit of sonic excellence, regardless the point of entry. "A lot of different things have attracted me—everything from gentle breeze to thunder and lightning," Reid told me during a recent Zoom interview.

Rabbit Holes #21: Bob Dylan Through the Open Window, the Bootleg series Vol.18

Rabbit Holes #21: Bob Dylan Through the Open Window, the Bootleg series Vol.18

Mar 03, 2026
Columbia Legacy has released Vol.18 of the Bob Dylan Bootleg Series. Through the Open Window covers the years 1956–1963. The collection is available as three physical sets: two-CD or four-LP "Highlights" versions that contain 42 tracks, and an eight-CD "Deluxe Edition Box Set" that contains 139 tracks and has a running time of 8 hours, 59 minutes.

D'Agostino Unveils the Momentum Z Mono Amplifier

D'Agostino Unveils the Momentum Z Mono Amplifier

Mar 02, 2026

On January 12, 2026, Dan D'Agostino Master Systems welcomed some 52 international audio dealers and distributors, and four members of the audio press, to the unveiling of the new Momentum Z mono amplifier ($125,000/pair) at the company's factory in Cave Creek, AZ. This 15th Anniversary event included an extended description of the product and a factory tour.

The Passing of Two Americana Greats: Joe Ely and Raul Malo

The Passing of Two Americana Greats: Joe Ely and Raul Malo

Mar 02, 2026
Just before Christmas 2025, American music suffered two irreplaceable losses with the passings of Raul Malo (December 8) and Joe Ely (December 15). While a lot of musicians exist on the artistic and commercial fringes, Malo and Ely were foundational artists, gifted creators and performers who refused to be confined by artistic boundaries.

Enter for a chance to win a Criton 1TD-X speaker kit!

Enter for a chance to win a Criton 1TD-X speaker kit!

Mar 01, 2026
The Criton 1TD-X is a highly acclaimed speaker kit that has earned rave reviews from critics and customers alike. Praised for its detailed yet non-fatiguing sound, deep and impactful bass, and exceptional imaging, the 1TD-X has received hundreds of 5-star reviews and appears on multiple "best of" lists from reviewers.
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