Everyone has a story about how vinyl came into their life, or for some, it took over! If you're like me, it was an era, the mid-90s, when you could buy the Foo Fighters' first record on vinyl, for $15...
The Ritual of Vinyl Vinyl becomes a part of your life, or for some, it becomes their life. It's the thrill of the hunt, its the its the endless education through reading liner notes, and for most, I truly believe...
Every era of Hi-fi has those pieces of kit that stick around forever, either because the design is replicated or the actual amps just keep circulating, being well cared for and kept running for years. Amplifiers that created a cult...
There’s something deeply satisfying about a system that delivers jaw-dropping sound without overwhelming the entire room. It can be a desk setup that turns work breaks into a mosh pit, a living room system that blends with the furniture, or...
The unsung hero of vinyl playback, the cartridge is where the spark ignites, the one component that actually touches your records and converts physical motion into an electrical signal. Yet it’s often the most misunderstood (and overlooked) piece of the...
High-performance turntables that deliver analog magic, without the new-gear price tag. Vinyl is a format that continues to thrive. But the gear you play it on? That’s where the magic (or the heartbreak) happens. You don’t have to shell out...
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...
** 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...
Speakers are the heart of any hi-fi system — and also the most misunderstood. As we explored in “The Speaker Paradox”, finding “the one” can feel more like a philosophical pursuit than a shopping experience. But here’s the good news:...
