April 10, 2021

Archetype: The Ortofon SPU – A Moving Coil Origin Story

Since its introduction in 1959, the Ortofon SPU (stereo pick up) has remained largely unscathed from the ‘newer is better’ mantra that permeates much of society. Robert Gudmandsen’s 62-year-old design is still considered one of the most influential cartridges in high fidelity.
June 26, 2021

Review: Six Vintage Shure Cartridges

Vintage Shure moving-magnet cartridges offer considerable presence, texture and dynamic heft, playback traits the most cerebral vinyl collectors acknowledge as prerequisites for emotional connectivity.
July 22, 2021

Deep Listening with ISCHIFI Los Angeles Residency

Los Angeles slow-music champs In Sheep’s Clothing have returned to physical space at Neuehouse Hollywood with dedicated listening sessions on a high-end sound system curated by Common Wave Hi-fi which is running until August 21.
July 28, 2021

The Second Coming of the Compact Disc

The CD, to a lesser extent than the LP, and despite its early-digital peerage, has managed to stay ingratiated in the hearts and minds of music lovers the world over – and it seems to be making new converts daily.