The Gearhead

Thiel CS2 2 and CS 1.5 Floorstanding Speakers If you looked at the website for Thiel Audio late last year with any kind of knowledge of what Thiel used to be, you might have shaken your head and c…

There’s a new kind of electronic music thriving in its own subgenre these days, one that I enjoy very much. It’s a mix of bebop, jazz, soul and blues in a punchy, creative electronic mix. I’m rea…

I find the Lexicon 212 stereo amplifier to be cute and to pack a wallop. Yes, 120 watts per channel isn’t exactly a bruiser, but it’s a zippy amp with musicality for days.The bottom end has that…

One of the things I’m after in audio is what I call “image lock.” I’ve always found a direct correlation between a system’s ability to sound real, and its high performance on any music not record…

Hey! I know you’re busy, but I’ve got a fun story to share. Settle in for this one and you’ll learn a little about the behind-the-scenes excitement that happens daily at The Music Room.This story play…