CAF 2012
CAF12: High Water Sound
Expectation bias is pretty much just what it sounds like — it’s the predisposition of a human being to judge incoming data in light of prior experiences, data, and beliefs. This is a universal issue […]
Month: July 2012
CAF 2012
CAF12: Zu Audio
Have you ever walked into a room, had the music suddenly stop, all conversation cease, and everyone’s head swivel around to stare at you as if they were all Children of the Damned? If so, […]
CAF 2012
CAF12: United Home Audio
United Home Audio had two systems setup in the large, mostly square room. The first was anchored firmly in MBL’s product line, something local dealer Greg Beron of United Home Audio really likes to show […]
CAF 2012
CAF12: Coverage Kickoff
Well, things are winding down now, at least for me. It’s been a couple of weeks since the doors closed on the Capital Audiofest for 2012, and since I’m not planning to head out to […]
Analog
Updating the Dr. Feickert Blackbird — A Reader’s View
Reader Jason wrote in to tell me about his new turntable, the new upgraded Blackbird from Dr Feickert. I actually owned an early version of one of these and found it to be a marvelous […]
CAF 2012
Capital Audiofest Coverage Complete at Enjoy The Music
Enjoy The Music has posted the third and final part of my fly-over coverage of the Capital Audiofest! Thanks to Steven Rochlin, Gary Gill and the CAF Crew, to all of the readers I got […]
CAF 2012
Laurence Borden on the Capital Audiofest
A great write up from Dr. Larry over at Dagogo, covering the Capital Audiofest in some detail. Nice pictures, too! All in all, very nicely done.
CAF 2012
Janel and Anthony at Capital Audiofest
One of the things I liked best at CAF this year was the easy access to live music. I kinda wish more shows would arrange more of this — like, pretty much a constant, revolving, […]
CAF 2012
Early Audez’e at Capital Audiofest?
Found — and listened to — an early version of the Audez’e LCD2 headphones hanging out with Woo Audio at Capital Audiofest. Great sounding cans.
CAF 2012
Capital Audiofest 2012, Part 2 Now Online
Second part of the show report is up and online at Enjoy the Music!
CAF 2012
Best sound at Capital Audiofest?
Mike Baird had what looked like a full set of Conn Electronic Pipes on display at the Capital Audiofest, and he happily played music and danced to them throughout the weekend. Best sound at the […]
CAF 2012
Capital Audiofest 2012
First part of the show report is up and online at Enjoy the Music!
CAF 2012
Damn shame I left them
I had three banners, scattered throughout. Guess where they are now? Yeah, I have no idea either.
CAF 2012
CAF 2012
Part-Time Audiophile at Capital Audiofest
Ah well, it was funny while it lasted.
CAF 2012
CAF2012: Pregame
Capital Audiofest is making music! See you all there!
CAF 2012
Capital Audiofest 2012: Warm-UP
Tomorrow kicks off the 2012 Capital Audiofest. Three years ago, organizer Gary Gill stuffed a historic mansion in Rockville full of audio goodies. This year, Gary has three times the rooms and is taking over […]
Publishers Desk
Your hi-fi sounds like crap
I ran across an editorial on Ultra High End Review called “The Sound of One Hand Clapping“. The author, Frank Berryman, argues (I think) that The Absolute Sound is the one True Reference for all […]
Digital
A day with the Lynx Hilo
“Earflappin” Dave brought a toy by today, a Hilo from Lynx Studios. Retailing for $2,500, this is one of those kitchen-sink appliances, as it’s a DAC but also an analog-to-digital converter. And a preamp. And […]
Publishers Desk
Roads, Travel and Less is Not More
I’ve been neglecting you. It’s not because I don’t love you, or have stopped caring. It’s not because I’ve become enamored of someone new, or that my life has suddenly been burdened by a new […]