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Are You An Audiophile?
What exactly is an audiophile? When we read about this topic, the term is typically skewed negative. The implication is that audio hobbyists who spend foolishly- are audiophiles. Nope. That isn’t an accurate definition. Target missed. An audiophile is someone who loves music, first and foremost. When he listens to his system, he pays 100% of his attention to how it sounds….
Hi-Fi In NYC
Lyric Hi-Fi in NYC has closed. Perhaps you read the article written on p.122 of the May 2021 Stereophile? The writer was a former employee. He comments on the store selling MIT speaker cable for $12k in 1998. A month later they brought in NBS which sold for $22k. The writer says he learned to sell hi-fi by saying, “this is good,…
Isotek Versus
I just read a review in Stereophile. They highly recommend a new power cleaner upper for you. The Everest conditioner by Shunyata runs just $8000. The power cord that connects it to the wall is a paltry $3250. Power cords to connect your source, to your preamp and power amp are almost throw ins at $2000 each = $6k. All in with…
Why You Might Listen To Us
There’s no shortage of opinions on the topic of how to put together a great sounding hi-fi system. Why should you listen to us? We Make It Work Our gear has to sound good and be reliable. We have to support the sales we make. This differentiates us from magazine guys or forum contributors. When you have to make something work right,…
A Small Tower That Will Kick Your Fanny!
Bryston A3 Speakers, $3270 Per Pair (37.5h, 9.25w, 15d, 53 lbs, 87 dB, 6 ohms, Walnut, Black, Boston Cherry) Bryston’s A3 speakers are absolutely PRODIGIOUS! These are speakers with a small footprint, yet they have major league power. They’re made in Canada. The warranty… is only 20 years. Virtually everyone else quits supporting parts for its speakers at the ten year mark….
Bryston BR-20 Preamp/DAC
Bryston BR-20 Preamp/DAC $6800 Bryston’s new state of the art preamp/DAC has been dubbed “BR” to honor Bryston’s Brian Russell, who died in 2020. Brian was Bryston’s outgoing national sales manager for 45+ years. Bryston honors Brian with this designation. All Bryston preamps up to now have been dubbed BP. The $6k price tag DOES include Bryston’s new BR-20 remote. Don’t chuckle….