What’s the best way to build a fine music system? We can help you. I was scouring my hi-fi mags the other day. While I enjoy reading about nice audio gear, these guys have gotten flippin’ RIDICULOUS. The disproportionate attention paid to absurdly priced gear is flat out insulting. They regularly review preamps and power amps for $25-100k. They write routinely about…
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As many of you know, as of July, 2024, Tidal no longer supports MQA. They have moved to FLAC 16/44.1 and higher file formats as well as Dolby ATMOS. If you have noticed, when you are streaming Tidal, most of what you’re getting is CD quality streams. Bluesound has provided for this change in their version 4 software as of 4 -6…
I view running Audio Emporium like being the GM of a baseball team. We have categories to fill and I try very hard to “beat” other teams with our sage selection, or MIX. When evaluating STAND MOUNT speakers, there are specific considerations. It’s a fun challenge. Let’s dive in! I’m not interested in what’s built in China. Screw ‘em. During Covid, N…
Atoll of France makes my favorite affordable integrated amps and separates. They make them in France, not China, with a three year warranty! This entry is to highlight two class shattering components, the Atoll PR200 preamp and AM200 power amp. I’ll also bring in a matching CD player with accessible DAC to round out the system package. These components are built to…
Bryston makes our favorite tower speakers. They’re ESPECIALLY SOLID at the popular price points of $2-5k per pair. They’re made in Canada, not China. They have a 20 year warranty. Nobody else is close. Not China! There are many well known brands that make towers in this price range. In the price range of $2-5k, almost everything is made in China, even…
Most of our friends and family turn on political TV at night and get angry. Fortunately WE in the audio hobby, have music in our lives and THAT can be the evening’s entertainment. Last night I wanted to hear something soul searching and beautiful. In my world, that has to be acoustic. Further, I prefer music that is a bit sparse so…