R.I.P. CBGBs
My apologies that this blog has been so irregular recently. A situation in my personal life, namely a <A HREF="http://forum.stereophile.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/946">wedding…;, has been distracting me. But now that it's over…
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TL Audio's Fatman iTube
I got scooped on this by Josh Ray over at <a href="http://www.sonicflare.com/archives/fatman-itube-now-available.php">Sonic Flare</a>, but, in my defense, I did manage to tell my sweetheart about it. My priorities are in place, indeed. I told her, "You might be interested in this." Kelli owns an iPod, you see. I do not. "I don't know anything about TL Audio," I continued, "but I am familiar with <a href="http://bluebirdmusic.com/Fatman_Intro.htm">Bluebird Music</a>. I'm a fan of their products as well as their business philosophy — one that emphasizes system synergy and value for money. At home, I'm using their Exposure <a href="http://www.stereophile.com/budgetcomponents/1105exposure/index.html">in… amp</a> and CD player. Good stuff."
Speed the Day!
I was walking down Fifth Ave. a few days ago, when a woman striding down the sidewalk behind me gave off such antagonistic vibes that I scurried out of her path. As she passed by, I thought <I>There's someone just waiting to explode</I>.
The Deep Story
One of the most popular URLs I ever linked to was <A HREF="http://www.wesjones.com/shipbreakers.htm">"The Shipbreakers"</A>. Here's more, including pictures of many of the treasures that have been "liberated" from the ships.
Natural Beauty
A flash video from the Dove Self-Esteem Fund. Those cover girls don't really look like that, but we all know this, right? Still, a nicely done reminder.
Father of the Century
Steve Silberman passes along this article and video on Dick Hoyt and his son, Rick. Put fragile documents away before you read this one—unless tear stains won't bother you.
Reader Don Reid wants to know what pet issues you've had with your audio equipment
Cats love to claw speaker grilles, while puppies prefer to chew on cables. Reader Don Reid wants to know what pet issues you've had with your audio equipment
Apogee Rides Again
If you didn't follow Paul Messenger's <I>2006 Hi-Fi News Show Report</I>—and really, you missed some fine reporting if you didn't—you may be unaware of the fact that <A HREF="http://blog.stereophile.com/hifinews2006/092406apogee/">Apogee Acoustics</A> has been reborn in the Antipodes.
Advanced Audio Celebrates 20th Anniversary With a Seminar
On July 1, 1986, Advanced Audio Systems opened for business. On Saturday, November 11, it's going to celebrate with what Curtis Havens calls "an open format seminar" at the Sheraton Tacoma Hotel (1320 Broadway Plaza, Tacoma, WA 98402. Tel: (253) 572-3200).
ASR Emitter II Exclusive integrated amplifier
As you read this, are you listening to your stereo? Whatever the music, what you're actually hearing is your public utility's AC as modulated by your power amplifier. No matter how good the gear, the final result can be only as pure as the power feeding your components. Unfortunately, plenty of sonic schmutz usually comes along for the ride.