The Amplifier Paradox: Why the Most Important Sound-Shaper in Your System Might Be the Least Understood Michael Horne The Hidden Influencer Just like we explored in The Speaker Paradox, some of the most critical components in a system are also the mo…

** Cover photo supplied by Josh W. from the TMR Photo Contest. The vinyl record storage furniture shown was built custom by R/D Record Cabinets. What Makes a McIntosh Pairing Special? You don’t buy a McIntosh amplifier for subtlety, you buy it…

Some speakers are easy. These are not. If you’ve spent time finding the right amp to pair with Magnepans, ATCs, big Dynaudios, or classic Thiels, you know not every amp can do them justice. Sure, they can sound good and even impressive with a l…