A PS Audio Publication
Issue 230 • Free Online Magazine
“People learn things from art.” – Brandon Sanderson, Oathbringer
In this issue: It’s the season for audio shows, and this issue we have reports on the recent Florida Audio Expo, CanJam NYC, and AXPONA events – and Ken Kessler fuels his love of all things reel-to-reel at the UK’s Audiojumble. Plus, Paul McGowan reminds us of why audio shows like AXPONA are family gatherings. And, we will have more coverage of AXPONA in the next issue – it was a really big show, with a lot to see: 237 exhibit rooms!
Octave Records latest, Divine Sky by pianist Ryan Benthall, goes beyond jazz into variegated musical territory. B. Jan Montana reflects on the rewards of camaraderie. Joe Caplan talks with a co-owner of San Francisco’s Graffeo Coffee on the relationship between music and his favorite brew.
Rich Isaacs has a cautionary tale. PMA Magazine offers an article on the history of Saul Marantz and the company that carried his name. Ray Chelstowski talks about musical growth with singer/songwriter Teddy Thompson about his new album, Never Be the Same. Wayne Robins reflects on Sonic Youth, and life, and the band’s landmark Murray Street album. Frank Doris has more encounters with famous musicians. From The Listening Chair revisits an audio oddity. PS Audio gets a positive review of the PMG Signature Preamplifier. We conclude the issue with a rat race, text messaging, and being on the rocks.
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Contributors to This Issue:
Joe Caplan, Ray Chelstowski, Frank Doris, Harris Fogel, Rich Isaacs, Just Audio, Ken Kessler, Paul McGowan, Olivier Meunier-Plante, B. Jan Montana, Rudy Radelic, Wayne Robins, 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
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