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Chopin: Brevity Is Beautiful
Nobody says more, in less time, than Chopin. Nobody understood the piano better. Nobody is a better architect of music for this magnificent instrument, which provides a full orchestra of colors. Chopin has dozens of pieces that are short, yet they’re fully formed and mature. As I learned to play several of these through the tutelage of my eminently patient teacher, Marlene…
Best Streamer: NAD’s Bluesound Node $600
The smartest purchase in a streamer REMAINS the NAD Bluesound Node. The Bluesound has been the best streaming value for half a dozen years or more. It still is! NAD knows the young whippersnappers out there would like a cooler name than “The NAD Streamer.” Hence NAD has dubbed its streaming products Bluesound. Now, we old guys know all about NAD and…
RX For System Upgrade
Let’s suppose for a moment that you’re very happy with your music system. You spent time and money selecting everything you have. You’re pleased with each piece and like it as a system. Are you DONE? Of course not! I’m only slightly being a wise guy. It is very rare that we encounter a customer that has a complete, modern system. There…
Klipsch Forte 4 Now In!
Klipsch Forte 4 $4500 Per Pair (35.75h, 16.63w, 13”d, 72 lbs, 8 ohms, 99dB SPL) Klipsch has just updated its already venerable Forte loudspeaker. The changes include: The Forte 4 is a nice tweak up from its predecessor. The Mylar midrange driver and crossover bring your seat closer to the stage. You hear greater dynamics and less of the cabinet in this…
TOO GOOD!
Marantz 30 Series Package Oh boy, oh boy, oh BOY! Marantz created an iconic 30 Series of gear in the 1970s. With a tip of that hat to those products, HOT off the presses is a NEW 30 SERIES of gear that is so smartly designed that I know you’re going to be as impressed as I am. This gear comes from…
Rogue DragoN Tube Power Amp
Rogue DragoN Tube Power Amp $4000 (300×2, 5.5h, 18w, 15d, 40 lbs) Enter the DragoN! DragoN (upper case N) is Rogue’s new, 300×2 tube power amp. Owner/designer Mark O’Brien has created cutting edge, innovative wrinkles with his fire breathing, yet tender sounding, edge of the art power amp. The design is dubbed tubeD by Rogue. DragoN combines the best of both worlds-…
Vintage Gear
Vintage gear sure looks cool. Classic looks are fun. But good performance, ah, NO. The problem with vintage gear is, that it’s OLD! So am I. I started selling audio gear in 1971 in college. The electronics of that era ran hot and broke frequently, even when new. The truth is, cool as it was, the gear we sold back in the…