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I definitely fall into the category of music listener rather than gear-head and like to stick with hi-fi equipment I enjoy rather than keep changing in the hopes of potentially improved sound. Most of my equipment has stayed unchanged for five years or more, but recently I decided it was time to start finding out what would give me an appreciable improvement in sound. One visit to Jeff Whitlock at … [Read more...]

I have always been mildly skeptical about the beneficial effect on sound that an equipment rack can have, but finally ponied up the money to buy the new Solid Steel HS-4 rack distributed by Music Direct in Chicago. It was almost embarrassing to have a great turntable like the Basis Gold Debut atop an Ikea record rack, but I never could make up my mind on a rack to buy until I saw this new Solid … [Read more...]

Gearbox Records been relatively quiet over the last year while building their new all-analogue vinyl mastering studio in King's Cross, London. In fact, they only released one album - "Tippin'" by The Jazz Couriers Live in Morecambe 1959 - and we're delighted that it was voted Best Unearthed Gem 2012 by New York City Jazz Record. 2013 will see them adding exciting new artists and their newly … [Read more...]

We would like to take this opportunity to wish all our customers a Very Merry Christmas and a big thank you for helping make 2012 the most successful year in our twenty three year history. Our office will be closed on Saturday 22nd for four days and we will re-open on December 26th. We hope everyone has a super holiday season. Best wishes from everyone at audiophile. … [Read more...]