The vinyl resurgence brings back more than old records. For many, it also brings an old turntable out of mothballs, from the attic or from eBay. For both newbies and returning fans, it’s brought back a world of newly relevant accessories, including furniture, that have been largely dormant since the CD era. The furniture is often an afterthought for the turntable enthusiast, or given last consideration, even though it can have a substantial … [Read more...]
HRAC Review: Parasound Halo 2.1 Channel Integrated Amplifier/DAC
One of the biggest reasons for the vinyl resurgence is its perceived simplicity. You choose a record, put it on the table, drop the needle, and enjoy. There are no playlists to organize, no menus or submenus to navigate, no worries about file formats and compatibilities. Records are software the way it used to be. Hardware used to be simple too, but not any more, which is one reason why your friends listen to Bluetooth speakers. Nowadays your … [Read more...]
Parasound’s New Stereo Power Amp is a Chip Off the Old Monoblock
Parasound has introduced its Halo JC 5 stereo amplifier that was designed by audio legend John Curl. Delivering a remarkable 400 watts per channel, the Parasound Halo JC 5 distills the essence of two top-of-the-line Halo JC 1 monoblock power amplifiers into a single chassis that is the same size as one JC 1. The new Parasound Halo JC 5 combines high power and ultra-high bias Class A/AB sonic quality at roughly two-thirds the price of a pair of JC … [Read more...]
Can’t Stop the Music: Gayle Sanders Returns with Launch of New Company at AXPONA
April 10, 2018—Schaumburg, IL—Gayle Sanders, cofounder of MartinLogan and one of the industry’s most celebrated speaker designers, turns a new page in his prestigious career with the introduction of his new company, Gayle Sanders Eikon. The world premiere of his new digital active loudspeaker system, featuring the Image1 and Eikontrol, will take place in Rooms 742 and 744 at the 2018 AXPONA Show. How It All Began. . . Again Some time after … [Read more...]
If Hearing Were Tasting, You’d Never Drink Lossy Again, Pt. 2
"If a tree falls in the woods and nobody is there to hear it, does it make a sound?" Sorry, philosophers — I'm afraid it does. Sound waves are constantly bombarding us from everywhere, whether we're actively listening to them or not. In fact, most of the sound we "hear" gets filtered out by our brains so that we don't really hear it; otherwise we'd quickly go into perceptual overload. The question was answered most concisely by Albert … [Read more...]
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