A PS Audio Publication
Issue 231 • Free Online Magazine
“’Sleep Walk’ never became an oldie…it just transcended through the years.” – Johnny Farina, of Santo And Johnny, on songs that are timeless
In this issue: we have more coverage from AXPONA 2026. Octave Records releases Introducing Jude Kofie, the debut album from a 14-year-old pianist mature beyond his years. Joe Caplan talks about music, art, and inspiration with saxophonist Rob Scheps. Paul McGowan looks at digital source components and streaming in an excerpt from The Audiophile’s Guide. Wayne Robins digs Courtney Barnett’s latest, Creature of Habit. Rich Isaacs continues his series on underappreciated bands with City Boy. Ray Chelstowski welcomes back country music’s Jo Dee Messina and her new album, Bridges. Ken Kessler talks about high-end audio on The Luxury Dispatch podcast.
Who in the world are Angine de Poitrine and why have they become a viral microtonal sensation? Frank Doris has fun with the Ferrum Audio WANDLA DAC and its unique tube emulation, and more fun at the 2026 Montauk Music Festival. B. Jan finds an automotive aesthetic feast at the La Jolla Concours D’Elegance. The Vinyl Beat auditions new and reissue LPs from the Motor City: Oscar Peterson, Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Collective, the J. Geils Band, Gallery, and more. From The Listening Chair revisits the monumental Onkyo Grand Integra M-510 amplifier. PS Audio receives accolades from a pair of top audio publications. We wrap up the issue with a naming convention, les invisibles, and a wildlife scene.
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Contributors to This Issue:
Joe Caplan, Ray Chelstowski, Frank Doris, Rich Isaacs, Just Audio, Ken Kessler, Marc Lepage, Paul McGowan, B. Jan Montana, Rudy Radelic, Wayne Robins, James Schrimpf, 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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