July 11, 2020
DeVore Gibbon X

Review: DeVore Fidelity Gibbon X Loudspeakers

A skinny silhouette and more complex crossover does not hinder this loudspeaker’s ability to be driven by low-powered tube amps, so valve heads rejoice.
December 11, 2020
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Western Electric Horn Systems: Time Travel with Tim Gurney

Timothy Gurney has taken it upon himself to singlehandedly recreate Western Electric horn designs from scratch. Working from his dedicated studio in France, Gurney utilizes turn-of-the-20th-century materials and period custom-fabricated tools to deliver the most authentic Western Electric replica horn experience possible to his customers.
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.
February 5, 2022

Notable Private Press Albums

Private pressings have always been sought after. Despite runs of less than 300 copies, despite amateurish performances or sub-par recording and engineering, and despite a lack of name recognition for the artists therein, the importance and value of the private pressing to the culture of recorded music cannot be overstated.