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July 2018

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Can That Possibly Be Real?
Roger Skoff writes about High End Audio's never-ending debate.
Article By Roger Skoff

New Site Layout, New Partner Magazine, And New Writers
New and improved! Now with more of what you want!
Editorial By Steven R. Rochlin

Come Admire My Hi-Fi Jewelry
Roger Skoff writes about what things cost, and why.
Article By Roger Skoff

The History Of Stereo
An audio system documentary.

A New Way To Visualize Rhythm
Rhythm is indicated on a musical bar line, but there are other ways to visualize it...
Article By Bobby Owsinski

How A Modern McIntosh Labs Vacuum Tube Amplifier Is Manufactured

A Billionaire's Guide To HIGH END 2018 In Munich
HIGH END 2018 Audiophile Show Report By Steven R. Rochlin

A One-Tube Regulator
Article By Mike Vans Evers Of Sound Practices Magazine

More Than Meets The EYE
Article By Joe Roberts
Sound Practices Magazine Online

Balanced Versus Unbalanced Interfaces
Article By John Siau Of Benchmark Media Systems

Ampsandsound Agartha Vacuum Tube Stereo Amplifier And Headamp
Master Of Two: Making sweet music for headphones and speakers.
Review By Dave Hanson

World Premiere Review!
Pro-Ject Debut Carbon RecordMaster HiRes Turntable
A feature packed, high quality design for all your vinyl ripping needs.
Review By Paul Rigby

Astell&Kern AK380 Battery Powered Portable Media Player / DAC Review
With a bit of comparo using the AK240 and Sony NW-ZX2 thrown into the mix.
Review By Steven R. Rochlin

Enjoy the Music.com's Exclusive Interview With James Guthrie
Perfect 5.1 Sense
Interview By Mike Mettler

Enjoy the Music.com's Exclusive Interview With Roger Waters
Beyond The Quad Wall
Interview By Mike Mettler

McIntosh MC611 Quad Balanced Solid-State Monoblock Amplifier
McIntosh delivers 600 Watts of beauty and transparency.
Review By Tom Lyle

North America Premiere Review!
Nagra Classic Preamp
For those who have a system that can appreciate its ultra-luculent and musical sound.
Review By Tom Lyle

Allo USBridge
An alternative to the Raspberry Pi.
Review By Clive Meakins

Audeze iSINE10 + Cipher
Rafael Todes finds the perfect headphone solution for music-on-the-move.
Review By Rafael Todes Of HIFICRITIC

The Hart Loudspeaker
Can this hybrid really deliver deep bass from a compact box? Paul Messenger finds out.
Review By Paul Messenger Of HIFICRITIC

McGary Audio SA 1 Stereo Vacuum Tube Amplifier
In pursuit of the music!
Review By Jeremy R. Kipnis At Kipnis Studios (KSS)

Parasound A52+ Five Channel Solid-State Amplifier
Parasound's impressive A52+ is truly faithful to music.
Review By Dwayne Carter

Siltech Classic Anniversary Cables
Neutrality is the hallmark of a well-designed product.
Review By Paul Schumann

Abyss Diana Planar Magnetic Portable Headphones
Simply the best portable headphones around!
Review By Peter Pialis Of Headphone.Guru

Beyerdynamic's New Wireless Aventho On-Ear Headphones
Audiophile sound on the go!
Review By Peter Pialis Of Headphone.Guru

Bryston BP17³ Preamplifier And Bryston 7B³ Monoblock Amplifier Combo
A truly amazing setup!
Review By Dwayne Carter

Core Power Technologies Equi=Core 1800 Power Conditioner
Not your average power conditioner.
Review By Rufus Smith

World Premiere Review!
Gryphon Sonett MM / MC Phono Stage Preamplifier
The many joys of listening to analog music.
Review By Tom Lyle

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