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Proof of What

Written on the way to JFK Airport, Tuesday afternoon.

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Going from his beige track shoes to her black flip-flops allowed me to find it. Neither smiling nor frowning, but simply staring, there it was. It was there. Beneath the empty orange seat of the dirty beach-bound A. A familiar face, calling out to me and only me:

CLASS A AMPLIFIERS

Our May 2005 cover imprinted upon a blow-in subscription card. I sent hazel light into its shadowy home. I returned its simple stare with a wink and a nod. And I wondered: How did that blow-in subscription card get there?…

Sheraton Gateway Hotel

It's the day before HE 2006 opens (for the press on Thursday - the public show opens Friday), and the weather could not be nicer. Here's a shot of the hotel from across the parking lot.

Stereophile Staff Arrives

Since we're spread around the country, the only time we meet in person is usually at a show. Hanging out by the Sheraton's pool are Jason, John and Jon.

Vendor Setup Day

The day before the show and the vendors are busy setting up. Here's a shot of Music Direct's Michael Grantham and Mobile Fidelity's Coleman Brice unpacking boxes full of discs both analog and digital.

Registration Almost Ready

Here's a shot of the registration booth which will greet visitors as they enter the hotel. Registration is available at the show, and attendees can buy tickets for the special events here as well.

Is It a Conspiracy?

We've known that oil dependence was a bad thing for 50 years, so how come I can't go out and buy an electric car as easily as an 8mpg Hummer?

Stop laughing. You mean the market doesn't really dictate the products available?

<I>Dateline</I>: To Catch a Predator: Humbert Humbert

McSweeney's again—and with perfect pitch.

Via Blog of a Bookslut.

<I>Einstein on the Beach</I> at 25

Wonko the Sane sends along this fascinating link to New Music Box on Philip Glass. Yes, I know the knock-knock joke, but actually experiencing Einstein on the Beach was a life altering experience for this good ol' country boy. As WTS said, it is the soul of minimalism—and EOTB definitely has got soul, if you've got big ears.

Thanks, Wonko.

Best Hazard Sign Ever!

Posted to FlickR, reported at a nanotech firm. Gosh I hope they take it seriously.

Via Grow A Brain.

Lipinski Powered

Speaker manufacturer Lipinski Sound was on hand with their surround demo and a new product: The 3601 Powered Stand. Each 3601 sports a two channel amp that can be bridged to be used as a 600 watt monoblock, or set to biamp either a 505 or 707 speaker. Lukas Lipinski says that the powered stands can also be used with other speakers, and have been referenced against other well-known amps. Price is $2,595 each. A quick demo with several types of music proved impressive, even in the confines of a hotel room.