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Notes on music, gear, and the long pursuit of better sound. New most mornings.

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  1. Did I just miss the invitation?In response to my post of a few days ago, where I described the sparseness of my hotel room, some kind soul donated a branded bar...
  2. DirectStream's first reviewThe first official full review of DirectStream has been published. Karl Sigman writes a wonderfully witty and informative review that we're all very proud to have...
  3. Where are they all going?The 2014 Munich High End show is now officially the world's largest, and not by just a little bit. Exceeding, in rather handy fashion, the Las...
  4. It's all relativeThe hotel I am staying at in Munich is a zero frills affair. They have but one amenity for washing, a squeeze tube of soap locked...
  5. Prototype anyone?One of the things I like most about an audio show is the energy that abounds. Like-minded people are eager to show off their latest creations....
  6. Starting freshOne of the things I most like about setting up for an audio show is the requirement to start fresh. You walk into a new room...
  7. Too much spiceIf you read in a food review there's a new wonder spice that, added to just about any meal, really perks up the food, you're tempted...
  8. When all is said and done...This evening I'll be flying with my son Scott to Munich from Denver, stopping over in Heathrow. It's 9 hours from Denver to England, the plane...
  9. Let me do you a favorDon't forget Mother's day. It's today and most markets have flowers ready for those who forgot. On a run yesterday morning I was blissfully listening to...
  10. Best sounding subwooferFirst I want to take care of a bit of housekeeping. Terri always makes me clean up BEFORE I start making a new mess with a...
  11. Sprout's sproutedOk, I've waited a long time to write that. I just couldn't resist. Scott McGowan's 2-year quest to design and build a high-end all-in-one music player...
  12. When brands lose focusThiel is no longer Thiel. After Kathy and Dawn sold Thiel to an investment group, the brand no longer represents what we would think of as...
  13. The next symphonyI have written this blog for nearly three years without missing a single day. I was terrified I wouldn't have anything to write after a week,...