September 3, 2021

Forager Records: Further Refining the Compilation Album

While some who see themselves as serious music collectors may hold the compilation album in low esteem, its value should never be underestimated. Often a compilation album’s true worth lies in its ability to bring difficult-to-find music to a wider audience.
September 16, 2021

Type 7 Films: Devon Turnbull and the pursuit of High Fidelity

Putting together a film about high fidelity that focuses on the importance of enjoying music is the exception, not the rule. So, as I watched Type 7 Film’s feature short on Devon Turnbull and his OJAS brand of bespoke loudspeaker, amplifier and cable designs, I was struck at how truly unique the approach was.
September 23, 2021

High Fidelity and You: A Readership Responds

This summer I asked, “What is High Fidelity to You?” It seemed the question struck a chord with readers, as many took the time to answer in detail, sharing their thoughts and views on the highly-personal world they’ve created, and which they inhabit, while listening to the playback of recorded music in the privacy of their own homes.
September 28, 2021

Archetype: Marantz Model 7 Stereo Preamplifier – Phonographic Icon of the 20th Century

The Marantz Model 7 Stereo Preamplifier which came to market in late 1958 would garner the distinction of being one of the most legendary components in the history of home audio.