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Issue 229 Table of Contents

Table of Contents – Issue 229

Table of Contents – Issue 229

AXPONA, the biggest audio show in the US, is happening April 10 – 12, and PS Audio will be there. If you’re attending, stop by – we’ll be in the Schaumburg A ballroom at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel. There will be some surprises!

In this issue: Tis the season for audio shows, and we have reports from Florida Audio Expo and headphones show CanJam NYC. Harvard University gets a high-end audio education. Joe Caplan explores the healing power of sound. Jeff Weiner concludes his series on the earliest stars of country music. Frank Doris has stories about meeting famous rock musicians. B. Jan Montana gets an upgrade. Steve Kindig has a listen to the music of Africa’s Guinea-Bissau. Our latest installment from Paul McGowan’s The Audiophile’s Guide considers the benefits of measurements, and listening. Ray Chelstowski interviews slide guitarist extraordinaire Rick Vito about his new album, Slidemaster.

Wayne Robins goes back in time with Blue Öyster Cult. The Vinyl Beat covers reissues from Frank Sinatra, Stan Getz and more – and has some fresh audio show music suggestions. AAA Magazine’s Stephan Haberthür enjoys some four hand piano virtuosity. Harris Fogel attends the opening of Supreme Acoustic Systems. Frank Doris hears new music from Anne Bisson and Sam Morrison, gets Loaded with the Velvet Underground, and basks in the roar of the Stooges. The cassette strikes back at Ken Kessler. PS Audio gets a rave YouTube review of the PMG Signature Preamplifier. The issue wraps up with odd hospitality, good reception, and a cantina gateway.

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Contributors to This Issue:
Joe Caplan, Ray Chelstowski, Frank Doris, Harris Fogel, Ken Kessler, Steve Kindig, Stephan Haberthüer, Paul McGowan, B. Jan Montana, Rudy Radelic, Wayne Robins, James Schrimpf, Jeff Weiner, Peter Xeni

Logo Design:
Susan Schwartz-Christian, from a concept by Bob D’Amico

Editor:
Frank Doris

Publisher:
Paul McGowan

Post-publication Nitpicker:
Rich Isaacs

Advertising Sales:
No one. We are free from advertising and subscribing to Copper is free.

Copper’s Comments Policy:

Copper’s comments sections are moderated. While we encourage thoughtful and spirited discussion, please be civil.

The editor and Copper’s editorial staff reserve the right to delete comments according to our discretion. This includes: political commentary; posts that are abusive, insulting, demeaning or defamatory; posts that are in violation of someone’s privacy; comments that violate the use of copyrighted information; posts that contain personal information; and comments that contain links to suspect websites (phishing sites or those that contain viruses and so on). Spam will be blocked or deleted.

Copper is a place to be enthusiastic about music, audio and other topics. It is most especially not a forum for political discussion, trolling, or rude behavior. Thanks for your consideration.

 – FD

 

 

More from Issue 229

The Earliest Stars of  Country Music, Part Three
The Earliest Stars of Country Music, Part Three
Jeff Weiner
The Healing Power of Music and Sound at the Omega Institute
The Healing Power of Music and Sound at the Omega Institute
Joe Caplan
CanJam NYC 2026 Show Report: Heady Sound, Part One
CanJam NYC 2026 Show Report: Heady Sound, Part One
Frank Doris
Florida Audio Expo 2026: Warming Up to High-End Audio, Part One
Florida Audio Expo 2026: Warming Up to High-End Audio, Part One
Frank Doris
Quick Takes: Anne Bisson, Sam Morrison, The Velvet Underground, and the Stooges
Quick Takes: Anne Bisson, Sam Morrison, The Velvet Underground, and the Stooges
Frank Doris
The Vinyl Beat: New Arrivals, and Old Audio Show Demo Scores to Settle
The Vinyl Beat: New Arrivals, and Old Audio Show Demo Scores to Settle
Rudy Radelic
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Table of Contents – Issue 229

Table of Contents – Issue 229

AXPONA, the biggest audio show in the US, is happening April 10 – 12, and PS Audio will be there. If you’re attending, stop by – we’ll be in the Schaumburg A ballroom at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel. There will be some surprises!

In this issue: Tis the season for audio shows, and we have reports from Florida Audio Expo and headphones show CanJam NYC. Harvard University gets a high-end audio education. Joe Caplan explores the healing power of sound. Jeff Weiner concludes his series on the earliest stars of country music. Frank Doris has stories about meeting famous rock musicians. B. Jan Montana gets an upgrade. Steve Kindig has a listen to the music of Africa’s Guinea-Bissau. Our latest installment from Paul McGowan’s The Audiophile’s Guide considers the benefits of measurements, and listening. Ray Chelstowski interviews slide guitarist extraordinaire Rick Vito about his new album, Slidemaster.

Wayne Robins goes back in time with Blue Öyster Cult. The Vinyl Beat covers reissues from Frank Sinatra, Stan Getz and more – and has some fresh audio show music suggestions. AAA Magazine’s Stephan Haberthür enjoys some four hand piano virtuosity. Harris Fogel attends the opening of Supreme Acoustic Systems. Frank Doris hears new music from Anne Bisson and Sam Morrison, gets Loaded with the Velvet Underground, and basks in the roar of the Stooges. The cassette strikes back at Ken Kessler. PS Audio gets a rave YouTube review of the PMG Signature Preamplifier. The issue wraps up with odd hospitality, good reception, and a cantina gateway.

******

Contributors to This Issue:
Joe Caplan, Ray Chelstowski, Frank Doris, Harris Fogel, Ken Kessler, Steve Kindig, Stephan Haberthüer, Paul McGowan, B. Jan Montana, Rudy Radelic, Wayne Robins, James Schrimpf, Jeff Weiner, Peter Xeni

Logo Design:
Susan Schwartz-Christian, from a concept by Bob D’Amico

Editor:
Frank Doris

Publisher:
Paul McGowan

Post-publication Nitpicker:
Rich Isaacs

Advertising Sales:
No one. We are free from advertising and subscribing to Copper is free.

Copper’s Comments Policy:

Copper’s comments sections are moderated. While we encourage thoughtful and spirited discussion, please be civil.

The editor and Copper’s editorial staff reserve the right to delete comments according to our discretion. This includes: political commentary; posts that are abusive, insulting, demeaning or defamatory; posts that are in violation of someone’s privacy; comments that violate the use of copyrighted information; posts that contain personal information; and comments that contain links to suspect websites (phishing sites or those that contain viruses and so on). Spam will be blocked or deleted.

Copper is a place to be enthusiastic about music, audio and other topics. It is most especially not a forum for political discussion, trolling, or rude behavior. Thanks for your consideration.

 – FD

 

 

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