Show Report: CanJam New York 2023: Getting Enthusiastic About Headphones
I’m not sure about you, but my first notion of headphones or earphones came from my grandfather, Milton, who had one of those little mono earphones plugged into his little…
News & Reviews
The DAM NYC Conference: Why Digital Asset Management Matters to Audiophiles & Photographers
OK, so why does DAM matter to audiophiles and photographers, and well, just about everyone else on the planet who does searches on the internet? Because without it, you couldn’t…
Show Report – A Visit to an Audio Engineering Society (AES) Convention 2022
The AES (Audio Engineering Society) conventions are among the most important shows in professional audio, which means that what you hear there today will have an impact on home listeners…
Review – Cat Amazing puzzle toys – Montessori for Kitties?
As the days get longer, a lot of energy goes into planning all sorts of parties, activities and celebrations for friends and family – everyone wants to get in on…
Show Report – Capital Audiofest 2022: An Audio Journey, and More Photos from Capital Audiofest, Part Three
In Part Two of our Capital Audiofest 2022 coverage (Issue 181), I briefly touched upon how audio has impacted our lives. One of the most interesting and revealing aspects of…
Show Report – Capital Audiofest 2022: Up Close and Personal, Part Two
In Part One of our Capital Audiofest 2022 coverage (Issue 180), I touched upon the family nature of the specialty audio business. And I’ve found it interesting how the industry…
Show Report – Capital Audiofest 2022: Up Close and Personal, Part One
My wife, Nancy Burlan, editor and reporter for Mac Edition Radio, asked me: “should we attend the Capital Audiofest this year.?” That was back in July 2022. It seemed like…
Seven Areas to Watch at CES 2023
There is less than one week to go until I head out to Las Vegas for CES 2023. Trying to game what the central theme of a particular CES is…
Review – MER Holiday Gift Guide 2022 – Digital Storage
Data, data, data, where to store it all? With digital cameras creating 40MB files on a routine basis, it doesn’t take long until you are pushing data storage to its…
Review – MER Holiday Gift Guide 2022 – Audio
As audiophiles, we are always on the lookout for new products that advance the state of audio reproduction. Recognizing that few of us can justify ultra-expensive products, no matter how…