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    FeaturedIssue 129

    Playing the Back Holes

    One of my favorite motorcycling buddies, Ralph, invited me over yesterday…
    FeaturedIssue 130

    Role Models

    Roy Hall’s article in the last issue triggered some disquieting school…
    FeaturedIssue 130

    Koss: the Granddaddy of Audiophile Headphones

    As listening to music on headphones and earbuds has become…
    FeaturedIssue 131

    A Conversation With Mark O’Brien of Rogue Audio

    Rogue Audio manufactures a wide range of tube, solid-state and…
    FeaturedIssue 132

    Nils Lofgren – A Retrospective Look at a Musician’s Musician

    Once upon a time, I was a young assistant manager…
    FeaturedIssue 132

    Totally Transparent

    When it comes to conversation, occasionally we may preface what…
    FeaturedIssue 133

    Groove Essentials: Four80East

    This story began with hamsters and a squeak toy over…
    FeaturedIssue 133

    The Flow of Influences On Buying Equipment

    What influences the equipment you buy? Make no mistake, none…
    FeaturedIssue 134

    More of My Favorite Things

    In addition to the recordings I included in the first…
    FeaturedIssue 134

    All About That Bass

    When I moved to Seattle in 1980 I lived in…
    FeaturedIssue 134

    Small Town Charm, Big Town Music: My Father’s Place

    Bruce Springsteen frequently sings about the grit and hardships of…
    FeaturedIssue 135

    The Yamaha Influence, Part Two

    In Part One (Issue 134), we looked at Yamaha as…
    FeaturedIssue 135

    Camaraderie

    We called him Brother Crawford because that was the protocol…
    FeaturedIssue 135

    London “Decca” Cartridges: Unique Design, Timeless Quality

    Decca cartridges are unique transducers with quite a bit of…
    FeaturedIssue 136

    The Jazz Side of Henry Mancini, Part Two

    We left off our last survey of the jazz side…
    FeaturedIssue 137

    The Jazz Side of Henry Mancini, Part Three

    In our last installment (Issue 136; Part One appeared in…
    FeaturedIssue 137

    White-Knuckling It: John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band – The Ultimate Collection

    The 1970s dawned with a blistering hangover as the 1960s…
    FeaturedIssue 137

    Strategy

    Despite no record of accidents ever, or tickets for the…
    FeaturedIssue 138

    Chris Whitley: A Nonconformist

    The definition of a nonconformist is “a person whose behavior…
    FeaturedIssue 139

    Self-Help Before YouTube

    Have you ever wondered how we learned to do things…
    FeaturedIssue 140

    What Was the B.F.D. About R.E.M.?

    My neighbor is a generation younger than me. I’ll call…
    FeaturedIssue 140

    A Charmed Life

    One of the attendees I met at The Home Entertainment…
    FeaturedIssue 140

    Born-Again Brahms

    The intrepid Hungarian pianist András Schiff has pressed against received…
    FeaturedIssue 141

    Taking Control: A Personal Journey

    In issue 140, I told the story of Carter, a…
    FeaturedIssue 141

    I Hear Music…

    This is an attempt to describe how I experience one…
    FeaturedIssue 142

    Facing the Music

      Oliver: Wanna shot of single malt, Terry? Terry: Still…
    FeaturedIssue 142

    AES Show Spring 2021, Part Four: Gaming Sound, Rupert Neve

    As a result of COVID-19, the Audio Engineering Society’s AES…
    FeaturedIssue 142

    Sustaining Creativity

    Many years ago, I owned and ran a UK guitar…
    FeaturedIssue 143

    The Audio Butterfly Effect

    The best-fitting suit is a well-tailored one. You likely would…
    FeaturedIssue 143

    10 Great Music Documentaries

    A lot of people turned to binge watching during the…
    FeaturedIssue 143

    Classic Rock Reissues: Real Value or Sonic Head Fake?

    In the consumer packaged goods biz, it’s common practice for…
    FeaturedIssue 144

    Some Notable Analog Recordings, Part Three

    As I mentioned in my previous article (Issue 142), I…
    FeaturedIssue 144

    Lyle Mays – Composer, Arranger, Producer and Keyboardist, Part One

    It’s been a year and a half since we lost…
    FeaturedIssue 144

    The Future of Jazz Clubs: a Crossroads and a Conundrum

    For some time, many music industry critics and pundits have…
    FeaturedIssue 145

    Lyle Mays – Composer, Arranger, Producer and Keyboardist, Part Two

    Part One (Issue 144) covered Lyle Mays’ recordings as a…
    FeaturedIssue 145

    Self-Help Before YouTube: More Records to Improve Your Life

    Have you ever wondered how we learned to do things…
    FeaturedIssue 145

    Every Picture Tells A Story, Or, How I Recreated My Record Collection, and Then Some

    Today’s renaissance of vinyl as a chosen physical music format…
    FeaturedIssue 145

    Phil Keaggy – A Lifetime of Making Joyful Noises, Part One

    “Use guitars to reinforce your Hallelujahs!” Psalm 33:2, The Message:…
    FeaturedIssue 146

    Alternate Realities – Janácek: Piano Works

    Janácek: Piano Works Lars Vogt, piano Ondine ODE1382-2 With his…
    FeaturedIssue 146

    Burt Bacharach, Part One – The Early Years

    Burt Bacharach is one of those composers who I’ve listened…
    FeaturedIssue 146

    Phil Keaggy – A Lifetime of Making Joyful Noises, Part Two

    Part One of this series (Issue 145) covered Phil Keaggy’s…
    FeaturedIssue 147

    Beyond the Firesign Theatre: Other Comedy Troupes of the 1970s

    (WARNING: You may be exposed to adult content and humor…
    FeaturedIssue 147

    Burt Bacharach, Part Two: Make Way for Dionne Warwick

    Part One in Issue 146 covered Burt Bacharach’s early years,…
    FeaturedIssue 147

    1960s Rock Band Rhinoceros: Hype (and Then, More Hype)

    Way before Menudo there was Rhinoceros. Rhinoceros was a late…
    FeaturedIssue 148

    Burt Bacharach Part Three: Big Screen, Little Screen

    Like many prolific composers, Burt Bacharach was called upon to…
    FeaturedIssue 148

    Stream of Consciousness: Better Sound From My Computer Audio, Part Two

    In Part One (Issue 147), we looked at the value…
    FeaturedIssue 148

    Phil Keaggy: A Lifetime of Joyful Noises, Part Three

    In Part One (Issue 145), we looked at Phil Keaggy’s…
    FeaturedIssue 149

    Stage Door Tommy

    It’s never too early for a young boy to start…
    FeaturedIssue 149

    Phil Keaggy: A Lifetime of Joyful Noises, Part Four

    In Part One (Issue 145), we looked at Phil Keaggy’s…
    FeaturedIssue 149

    Choosing New Speakers: Sensitivity and Room Size

    In a previous article (Issue 147) we considered the reality…
    FeaturedIssue 150

    150: What’s In a Number?

    150 is the magic number this month. 150 bi-weekly issues…
    FeaturedIssue 150

    Some Notable Analog Recordings, Part Three

    Part One and Part Two of this series appeared in…
    FeaturedIssue 150

    1960s Music Magic: Revisiting NYC’s Fillmore East, Greenwich Village (and More)

    New York’s famed Fillmore East closed 50 years ago this…
    FeaturedIssue 150

    The 150 Greatest Albums Made By Women

    In 1979, WBCN-FM in Boston offered its listeners a fantastic…
    FeaturedIssue 152

    Collector as Minimalist

    Before my upcoming trip to the record store, I comb…
    FeaturedIssue 151

    Shop Class

    In my first installment, “When I Was A Boy,” (Issue…
    FeaturedIssue 151

    The Knob With the Misleading Name

    Component audio systems were still comparatively rare when my college…
    FeaturedIssue 151

    Words and Music by Stephen Sondheim

    Readers don’t necessarily rely on Copper for theatrical news, but…
    FeaturedIssue 152

    Let It Be: Director Peter Jackson’s Get Back Provides Much-Needed Context

    Nearly eight-hour Get Back documentary is revelatory for fans Like…
    FeaturedIssue 152

    Burt Bacharach in the 1960s and 1970s: Artists Who Had Him Covered

    The Burt Bacharach and Hal David songwriting machine was running…
    FeaturedIssue 152

    Nobody Told Me There’d Be Days Like These: Get Back

    Get Back, directed by Peter Jackson Peter Jackson’s Get Back…
    FeaturedIssue 153

    A Tale of Two Different Systems

    I was recently asked by two friends (independently of one…
    FeaturedIssue 153

    The Audiophile’s Cat

    A few days ago, Hobbes, our creamsicle-colored fur-ball of 12…
    FeaturedIssue 153

    Fun With YouTube

    YouTube is an amazing place. You can see stuff there…
    FeaturedIssue 153

    Vinyls

    To the tune of “Royals” by Lorde I’ve never seen…
    FeaturedIssue 154

    Ohm’s Law

    In Issue 151 (“Shop Class”), I made a note to…
    FeaturedIssue 154

    Audio Plans for the New Year

    A new year always brings New Year’s resolutions, and it’s…
    FeaturedIssue 155

    Uncle Influencer

    I recently watched the Ben Affleck and George Clooney film…
    FeaturedIssue 155

    The Blues Project: Projections

    It was my 13th birthday when my mother inquired if…
    FeaturedIssue 155

    John Wasserman, Critic – Part One

    Critics and reviewers, in general, are an oft-maligned bunch, and,…
    FeaturedIssue 156

    Luiz Eça and Tamba Trio: Brazilian Music Pioneers

    When the Brazilian music of the 1960s comes to mind,…
    FeaturedIssue 156

    Nelson Pass Blues

    To the tune of “Creeque Alley” by the Mamas &…
    FeaturedIssue 157

    John Wasserman, Critic, Part Two

    In Part One (Issue 155), we were introduced to the…
    FeaturedIssue 157

    La Música de Puerto Rico

    By the time this article comes out, I will have…
    FeaturedIssue 157

    McGowan Park

    Based on “MacArthur Park” by Jimmy Webb, as recorded by…
    FeaturedIssue 158

    John Klemmer, Part Two: The Saxophone Touch

    Part One (Issue 157) covered John Klemmer’s early recordings from…
    FeaturedIssue 158

    Three Days with Frank Sinatra, Part One

    Bill and Judy Green hosted parties for the Who’s Who…
    FeaturedIssue 159

    The Day the Music Died

    Dear intrepid reader: I’m sure when you first saw the…
    FeaturedIssue 159

    10 More Great Music Documentaries

    A lot of people turned to binge watching during the…
    FeaturedIssue 159

    Three Days With Frank Sinatra, Part Two: Graduation Day

    It had been a year since I saw Frank Sinatra…
    FeaturedIssue 160

    The Audiophile’s Opinion, Or, Why You Should Join (Or Start) an Audiophile Club

    Many years back, along with about a dozen fellow audio…
    FeaturedIssue 160

    Three Days with Frank Sinatra, Part Three: The Cole Porter Suite

    I’m sure it was pizza and ice cream that soothed…
    FeaturedIssue 161

    The A&M Records Story, Part Two

    In our last article (Issue 160), I presented some of…
    FeaturedIssue 161

    The Year Was 1977

    In 1976, I began using an engagement calendar as a…
    FeaturedIssue 161

    The Global Supply of Vacuum Tubes: What Happens Now?

    Several weeks back, Jay Jay French discussed in his article,…
    FeaturedIssue 162

    A Pre-Entry-Level Analog MP3 Killer

    This is the first in a series of semi-serious reviews…
    FeaturedIssue 162

    The A&M Records Story, Part Three

    Our last installment (Issue 161) found A&M in transition, moving…
    FeaturedIssue 162

    Hearing Loss – Now It’s Getting Personal

    After recently interviewing Scott Newnam of Audio Advice (Issue 161…
    FeaturedIssue 163

    Gazing Back Into the Abyss

    This past May 2 marked the ninth anniversary of thrash…
    FeaturedIssue 163

    Live Versus Recorded Music

    I went to a rock concert a couple of weeks…
    FeaturedIssue 163

    Customer Relationship Management: Give it Some Stick!

    Almost 20 years ago, my family and I took over…
    FeaturedIssue 163

    Rallying With Lemons, Part One

    I’ve liked cars back since my days as a youngster…
    FeaturedIssue 164

    Rallying With Lemons, Part Two

    In the first half of this travelogue of the 2022…
    FeaturedIssue 164

    The Secret History of Tribute Albums, Part One

    Are there two Americas? Are they red versus blue, conservative…
    FeaturedIssue 164

    My Favorite Venues, Part One: Colorado

    In my article, “My First Speakers” (Issue 158), I touched…
    FeaturedIssue 164

    Bascom H. King: In Memoriam

    With reminisces by Paul McGowan and Frank Doris The late…
    FeaturedIssue 165

    The Secret History of Tribute Albums, Part Two

    The news occasionally carries a story about the World’s Worst…
    FeaturedIssue 165

    Cats and Dogs…Well, Mostly Cats (Part One)

    (Cat haters might want to hit the “Next” button, but…
    FeaturedIssue 165

    John Cooper Clarke: Bard of the People

    Poets are not exactly part of mainstream culture these days.…
    FeaturedIssue 165

    My Favorite Venues, Part Two: Colorado

    In my article “My Favorite Venues, Part One” (Issue 164),…
    FeaturedIssue 166

    Favorite Venues, Part Three: Madison Square Garden

    After completing my relocation back to the East Coast, I…
    FeaturedIssue 166

    The History of A&M Records, Part Five

    The 1980s proved to be even more successful for A&M…
    FeaturedIssue 166

    Getting the Most From an A/V Receiver: Yamaha’s Web Editor Setup Tool, Part One

    Yamaha has recently released a slew of A/V receivers in…
    FeaturedIssue 167

    The Exotic Sounds of Madagascar

    Most people’s knowledge of Madagascar comes from nature documentaries or…
    FeaturedIssue 167

    Why I Quit Buying New Vinyl

    Vinyl is a medium which my opinion is torn on.…
    FeaturedIssue 167

    Cats and Dogs…Well, Mostly Cats (Part Two)

    (Cat haters might want to hit the “Next” button, but…
    FeaturedIssue 167

    Getting the Most from an A/V Receiver: Yamaha’s Web Editor SetUp Tool, Part Two

    In Part One (Issue 166), we briefly covered some of…
    FeaturedIssue 167

    Reconsider Baby: Elvis, the Movie

    Among other things, Elvis Presley invented the rock ’n’ roll…
    FeaturedIssue 167

    The Los Angeles and Orange County Audio Society Visits Sunny Components

    I first met Sunil Merchant at T.H.E. Show in 2021,…
    FeaturedIssue 168

    Where To Buy (High-Quality) Classical Downloads

    With the recent resurgence of interest in vinyl, we are…
    FeaturedIssue 168

    The A&M Records Story, Part Six: The 1980s into the 1990s

    The transition from the 1980s to the 1990s would be…
    FeaturedIssue 168

    The Musical Instrument Museum: A National Treasure

    Jeff Weiner has been a volunteer museum guide/docent at Phoenix,…
    FeaturedIssue 168

    Vinyl and the World’s Best Stereo System

    Many of us prefer to listen to vinyl over other…
    FeaturedIssue 168

    Pet Sounds: My Dogs Explained by Album Titles

        “There is no you,” Trent Reznor sang. “There…
    FeaturedIssue 169

    Stepping Out of the Limelight

    Many stories have been written about sidemen who became stars…
    FeaturedIssue 169

    Back on the Lemons Rally, Part One

    “Lemons Rally is not a race!” Rallymaster Jeff barked out…
    FeaturedIssue 169

    Musical Roots: A Trip Around the World

    The Musical Instrument Museum (MIM), located in Phoenix, Arizona, is…
    FeaturedIssue 169

    Thieves, Golden Boys, and Trust in the Retail Sector

    Some of you may have read in my previous articles…
    FeaturedIssue 170

    Lemons Rally: Rust Belt Ramble, Part Two

    Day Two: “Big Bucket, Big Bridges, Big Tree, Big Day”…
    FeaturedIssue 170

    My Retail Customers: Of Chalk and Cheese

    Working in retail perhaps may better be thought of as…
    FeaturedIssue 170

    Confessions of a CD Addict, Circa 1986

    File under “what comes around, goes around.” I wrote the…
    FeaturedIssue 171

    Diagnosing Audiophilia

    Patient: Dr. Krebs, I think I have acute audiophilia. Dr.…
    FeaturedIssue 171

    Jazz Producer Creed Taylor: In Memoriam

    August 22, 2022 marked the passing of legendary jazz producer…
    FeaturedIssue 171

    The Beacon Theatre’s Sphere Immersive Sound in Action

    The last show I had seen at the Beacon Theatre…
    FeaturedIssue 171

    The Colors of Music: Synesthetic Artist Sees and Paints What She Hears, Part Two

    In Issue 170, Melissa McCracken shared with our readership the…
    FeaturedIssue 171

    Long Live Excellent Customer Service

    In my humble experience, I think it’s true to say…
    FeaturedIssue 171

    Lemons Rally: Rust Belt Ramble, Part Three

    Day Three: “Steel City, Oil City, Silo City” Good morning!…
    FeaturedIssue 172

    What’s in a Name? MIRTAS – The Music Instrument Retail Training Apprenticeships Scheme

    From December 2013 and for several years afterward I worked…
    FeaturedIssue 172

    Take a Walk in Wonderland: Revisiting the Musical Instrument Museum

    In previous Copper articles (Issue 168 and Issue 169), I…
    FeaturedIssue 172

    Classical Music for a Desert Island, Part One

    Over the past few months, our esteemed editor Frank Doris…
    FeaturedIssue 12

    Fully Armed

    Once we have established a firm base for our turntable,…
    FeaturedIssue 12

    The Boganyi Piano

    Born into a musical family in 1974, Gergely Boganyi was…
    FeaturedIssue 11

    Son Of 10 More Forgotten Artists

    Again with the self-indulgence: Of late, I’ve been listening to…
    FeaturedIssue 11

    Death Of The Brand

    The term “brand” is thrown around pretty indiscriminately these days.…
    FeaturedIssue 13

    How I Spent My Summer Vacation

    I freely admit that I am a nerd. Aside from…
    FeaturedIssue 14

    London Calling

    Ending this series with a description of the UK hi-fi…
    FeaturedIssue 13

    Points Of Pickup

    The point of contact between the cartridge’s generator system and…
    FeaturedIssue 14

    Subwoofery: Trick or Treat?

    Part 2 – “Fast” bass? Really??? … … Just when…
    FeaturedIssue 15

    Who Are The Modern Audiophiles?

    I recently read this piece on industry website Dealerscope Magazine,…
    FeaturedIssue 16

    Amplified & Equalized

    Having generated a few milli- or micro-volts by our humble…
    FeaturedIssue 16

    Wait A Minute!

    We interrupt our regularly scheduled Subwoofery series for a Special…
    FeaturedIssue 17

    Subwoofery: Smooth Operator?

    Our last entry ended with this statement – “No matter…
    FeaturedIssue 18

    Subwoofery: Location, Location, Location

    The Listening Position: This series was implemented to assist music-loving…
    FeaturedIssue 18

    Talking Direct

    Back in my pre-teen youth, I had an undying love…
    FeaturedIssue 19

    Subwoofery: The Basics

    In Copper #18, we addressed the critical importance of getting…
    FeaturedIssue 19

    That Listening Thing

    I’ve been thinking lately about close listening, and the way…
    FeaturedIssue 20

    iTunes Goes Classical

    Those of us who are Classical Music fans are used…
    FeaturedIssue 20

    Do You Even DIY, Bro?

    Darren Myers’ Make It Yourself articles, run in Copper issues…
    FeaturedIssue 21

    Understanding the Analog Obsession

    “I don’t need no bike that don’t need me!” Harley…
    FeaturedIssue 20

    Subwoofery: The Finale

    Electronic Adjustments  Ok, now that we’ve accomplished the bassic (pun…
    FeaturedIssue 21

    Objective? Subjective? Who Cares?

    Part 1: Human Nature. We just don’t get no respect,…
    FeaturedIssue 22

    Objective? Subjective? Who Cares? Part 2

    Part 2: Testing 1, 2, 3. Forget the stories and…
    FeaturedIssue 22

    DPT: Three Critical Steps To Maximize Musical Engagement

    It was about 7 years ago. I was voicing a…
    FeaturedIssue 23

    Revenge of Son of Forgotten Artists Strikes Back!

    No fear of running out of great musicians who may…
    FeaturedIssue 23

    ACK Attack is BACK!!

    ACK Attack for serious listeners, part one – [You may…
    FeaturedIssue 24

    Science vs. Soul

    When do the best measurements NOT yield the best musical…
    FeaturedIssue 24

    CES: Images Only

    I’ve editorialized about CES in the past, starting way back…
    FeaturedIssue 25

    In Praise of Domestic Tranquility

    You’d think I had promoted Two Buck Chuck over Chateau…
    FeaturedIssue 25

    Vinyl: Vivid or Veiled?

    You probably know that the vinyl LP is enjoying an…
    FeaturedIssue 26

    Audio Myths

    I’ve been involved with audio technology since the 1960s, and…
    FeaturedIssue 26

    Something to Talk About

    Recently, I was thinking about the many topics that my…
    FeaturedIssue 26

    “CNC” Moving Magnet Cartridge Phono Stage Conclusion

    In issues 21 and 23, we featured a DIY phonostage…
    FeaturedIssue 27

    That Cartoon Guy

    As we arrive at our first anniversary, it’s fair to…
    FeaturedIssue 27

    Kirin Light at the Buddha Bar

    A group of audiophiles were enjoying lunch in La Jolla…
    FeaturedIssue 28

    The Answer Man

    Your questions – My answers Following up from Copper #…
    FeaturedIssue 29

    The Answer Man
    Part 2

    Your Questions – My Answers, continued Continuing our look at…
    FeaturedIssue 31

    Simple Acoustics,
    Complicated Spouses

    When I was a teenager, I told a girl that…
    FeaturedIssue 30

    Professor Schenbeck Goes to a Show

    Last month I was in Montréal for a professional meeting…
    FeaturedIssue 31

    What’s the Warmth in Tube Amps?

    Why are we, as audiophiles, entranced by the reproduction of…
    FeaturedIssue 31

    More Q & A on Getting Better Sound

    Continuing with our questions & answers series, I have two…
    FeaturedIssue 32

    Becoming a Curd Nerd

    When I was eleven years old, Santa left a fondue…
    FeaturedIssue 32

    Axpona: Up Your Game, Exhibitors!

    While watching Stereophile’s video of 2017 CES impressions, Peter McGrath…
    FeaturedIssue 32

    Audiophile Therapy

    Do you remember that special feeling on the way home…
    FeaturedIssue 33

    The Return of Even More Neglected Artists!

    Due to a “senior moment,” I missed the “thirties” in…
    FeaturedIssue 34

    A Dedicated Listening Room

    Even if you want and can afford a dedicated room,…
    FeaturedIssue 34

    Munich!

    When is a show not a show? When it’s a…
    FeaturedIssue 34

    Schwartz Tours the LA Audio Show

    I had about half a day, Friday, at the Los…
    FeaturedIssue 35

    Montana Goes to the LA Audio Show

    The LAX Sheraton (shown above with my good friend Jim…
    FeaturedIssue 35

    What’s Always the Most Important Component in Your System?

    I’ve lost count of the number of homes I’ve visited…
    FeaturedIssue 36

    EQ, DSP, & You:
    A Cautionary Tale

    Some of this info was presented in the Copper Subwoofery…
    FeaturedIssue 37

    Has Music All Been Downhill Since 1969?

    Some 30 years ago, I was involved in a debate…
    FeaturedIssue 39

    WAF
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    Controversy Corner ?

    Part One:  Past 50? Is your hearing still good enough…
    FeaturedIssue 38

    Mistakes

    If you’re human, you make mistakes. Sometimes they are driven…
    FeaturedIssue 38

    High-End Audio: In Need of Higher Fidelity to Itself?

    Musings from a long-time listener upon entering the hi-fi industry…
    FeaturedIssue 39

    The California Audio Show Part 1

    The Ninth California Audio Show took place July 26-28 at…
    FeaturedIssue 40

    The California Audio Show Part 2

    Part 1 of my report on the California Audio Show…
    FeaturedIssue 39

    Spiking Your Speakers: What’s the Point?

    Before we get started, a big IMO should go in…
    FeaturedIssue 40

    I Scream, You Scream—For Gelato? Sorbet?

    The freezer section at the local grocery store is only…
    FeaturedIssue 40

    Out of Control

    This article was first published in the Dubai-based English daily…
    FeaturedIssue 40

    The Death of High-End Audio?

    We’ve all seen and heard the discussions concerning the so-called…
    FeaturedIssue 40

    A Critical Listener

       
    FeaturedIssue 41

    Welcome to the Smoke on the Water Jungle Sweet Paranoid War-Pig Child o’ Mine

    Imagine John Cleese with a red dot on his forehead,…
    FeaturedIssue 41

    The Beauty of Song
    Part 1

    The magic of classical song springs from the fact that…
    FeaturedIssue 42

    The Beauty of Song
    Part 2

    [In the last issue of Copper, Jason Victor Serinus introduced…
    FeaturedIssue 41

    Always Be Closing
    FeaturedIssue 42

    Maybe You Should Pick THAT One….
    FeaturedIssue 42

    Not Everybody Was Kung Fu Fighting

    The popularity of martial arts has grown exponentially in the…
    FeaturedIssue 41

    LP Playback: Is It Really Reference-Quality?

    Is it truly superior if it has not one, but…
    FeaturedIssue 42

    CEDIA

    The Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association — better known…
    FeaturedIssue 45

    Hi-Fis, Cars, and Planes

    This Zenith portable stereo is the first stereo I remember…
    FeaturedIssue 43

    Tainted Judgment
    FeaturedIssue 44

    Confidence
    FeaturedIssue 44

    Digital vs. Analog,
    Ad Nauseum

    “What If Digital Had Never Happened?” writes Steve Guttenberg in the…
    FeaturedIssue 43

    RMAF Preview

    In a year that’s seen some ups and downs in…
    FeaturedIssue 43

    Analogic

    A wise man once said “the most difficult thing that…
    FeaturedIssue 43

    Classic Album Sundays

    The heart of Classic Album Sundays is built around a…
    FeaturedIssue 44

    Confessions of a Beleaguered Music Fan

    While most Copper readers are fans of different types of…
    FeaturedIssue 43

    The Agony of the Leaves

    I’d never heard the phrase “the agony of the leaves”…
    FeaturedIssue 44

    Rocky Mountain Audio Fest 2017

    RMAF this year was back to full size, with the…
    FeaturedIssue 45

    The Two Most Important People in the World

    Let’s call my audio-show buddy Gavin. I first met him…
    FeaturedIssue 45

    Southern Italian Wines:
    A Walk on the Wild Side, Part 1

    It’s a Malbec world out there. Once upon a time,…
    FeaturedIssue 46

    Southern Italian Wines:
    A Walk on the Wild Side, Part 2

    Last time out Part 1 launched our safari through the…
    FeaturedIssue 45

    Diminished Capacity
    FeaturedIssue 46

    Sound Synonyms
    FeaturedIssue 46

    Singles? Or LPs?

    We often feel that we haven’t fully grasped a musician’s…
    FeaturedIssue 48

    Everybody’s a Critic
    FeaturedIssue 47

    Jambox
    FeaturedIssue 47

    Torque

    The house just down the hill was having a lawn…
    FeaturedIssue 47

    Southern Italian Wines, Part 3: Of Gods, Monsters, and Volcanoes

    The wine history of Sicily, like that of most of…
    FeaturedIssue 48

    So This is Christmas…

    “So this is Christmas”, sings John Lennon, “And what have…
    FeaturedIssue 48

    Cables: Time is of the Essence, Part 1

    [If there’s a name that’s synonymous with wire and cables…
    FeaturedIssue 48

    “Go Tell Veronica…” – A Brief, Superficial Glimpse into Hanukkah Music

    Adam Sandler, in his impish introduction on Saturday Night Live…
    FeaturedIssue 49

    Cables: Time is of the Essence, Part 2

    [In the last issue of Copper, we began a series…
    FeaturedIssue 50

    Cables: Time is of the Essence, Part 3

    [We began this series of articles by Belden engineer Galen…
    FeaturedIssue 51

    Cables: RCA Interconnects

    There is no magic to good cables; it is adherence…
    FeaturedIssue 49

    No, Not John Entwistle
    FeaturedIssue 50

    As Real As It Gets
    FeaturedIssue 51

    I Got Your 3-Way Right Here
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    …But It’s An Honor!
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    CES: A Look Around

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    QED, Bitches!!

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    Another Look at Axpona

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    Busted!
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    It’s All In The Materials
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    The Painful Truth
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    Testing 1
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    Is It Live, Or…?
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    AES NYC 2018

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    Rocky Mountain Audio Fest 2018 Part 2

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    Don’t Even Think About It
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    Audio Love

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