Copper

In my humble experience, I think it’s true to say that people like to buy from, yes, you guessed it…people. Particularly if the commodity is something that is as inspirational... Read more...

The Beacon Theatre’s Sphere Immersive Sound in Action

The last show I had seen at the Beacon Theatre was either Lita Ford or Joe Jackson back in the 1980s, likely viewed from the only seat I could afford... Read more...

Jazz Producer Creed Taylor: In Memoriam

August 22, 2022 marked the passing of legendary jazz producer Creed Taylor. Active in the music industry for decades, he left a lasting impression on the world of jazz. He... Read more...

Audio Nirvana (I Found It!)

A little background: the first article I wrote for Copper back in 2019 was about a speaker demonstration at the home of the late designer and engineer Siegfried Linkwitz (“A... Read more...

First Look (and Listen): A Hi-Def Live Concert Audio Experience for the 21st Century

I recently attended a press showing (and listening) session at the Beacon Theatre in New York of their new, recently-installed sound system, called Sphere Immersive Sound. It was touted as... Read more...

Talking With Dan Mackta of Qobuz

Streaming and downloading audio service Qobuz specializes in delivering high-resolution audio up to 24-bit/192 kHz. Founded in 2007 in France, Qobuz launched in the US in February, 2019 and now... Read more...

The Meanings of Life

For though your ship be sturdy No mercy has the sea Will you survive on the ocean of being? – Genesis, “Watcher of the Skies” As long as I gaze... Read more...

Analyze This

Written by Frank Doris Not much is known about this early M&K three-piece satellite/subwoofer system (pictured above and below) found at Audio Classics, but it looks and sounds very... Read more...

Around the World In 80 Lathes, Part 21

In the previous episode (Issue 170), we looked at the Hara disk recording lathes, manufactured in Japan in the 1970s. The Vanrock E-101 and the Atom A-101 came a bit... Read more...

Pilgrimage to Sturgis, Part 29

[Editor’s Note: this part of the story took place in the mid-1980s.] A blast of superheated wind hit me in the face as I walked out of that air-conditioned restaurant in... Read more...

Lemons Rally: Rust Belt Ramble, Part Three

Day Three: “Steel City, Oil City, Silo City” Good morning! It’s the last day of the Rust Belt Ramble. This is the day of mixed emotions. On one hand, you’re... Read more...

Back to My Reel-to-Reel Roots, Part 22: Reel-to-Real, or, Noodge and Ye Shall Receive

To noodge is Yiddish for “to pester,” but with a vengeance. It isn’t just whining and nagging. It’s full-blown, incessant, won’t-take-no-for-an-answer annoyance. That’s how I managed to drive RX Reels’... Read more...

Amy Winehouse: Soulful Supernova

Once when R&B legend Ronnie Spector was shown a picture of Amy Winehouse, for a moment she thought she was looking at a picture of herself as a young woman.... Read more...

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

In Issue 170, Melissa McCracken shared with our readership the fascinating experience of creating her artwork as a synesthetic. Here’s an excerpt from Part One of our interview: Melissa McCracken: Synesthesia is a... Read more...

Finding Balance Between Artistry and Academia: New Artist Sophia Marie

For young troubadour Sophia Marie, life can be hectic, but through that frenzy, the West Coast native often recoils into a gentle creative balance. Sophia Marie is a new, young... Read more...

Silent Movie Fan

Ticket booth at the historic Silco Theater in Silver City, New Mexico. Silco is an anagram of silver and copper, the economic foundations of the community. Read more...

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