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EF KC62 Subwoofer Review

Mark Craven admires the brains behind this brawny, bijou bassmaker

KEF's new subwoofer is calling out for a slick nickname. From the brand that brought us the Blade and Muon speakers, plus The Reference range, comes the ...KC62. This moniker makes it sound like something that's fallen off a spreadsheet rather than what it is, which is arguably the coolest subwoofer I've ever had a chance to play around with. Maybe it will grow its own nickname over time, like KEF's 'Eggs'. It's certainly a cracker.

Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice Ultimate Edition (Remastered)

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Legend has it that director Zack Snyder was streaming his Dawn of Justice one day and was unhappy with the color, specifically red, a shade relevant to much more than a certain Last Son of Krypton. And so, the studio took the unusual step of remastering the movie from the existing 4K video transfer and rereleasing it, with the new version addressing Snyder's crimson concerns as well as showcasing the de rigueur IMAX scenes in their full and correct 1.43:1 aspect ratio.

Record Store Day Preview: Jazz Dispensary’s Dank D-Funk Blend, Vol. 2

Mark Smotroff thinks you probably need this although you probably don’t know it yet…

The Gershman Acoustics Studio Two Speakers

Listening to the deep bass line in Jean-Michel Jarre’s Zoolook instantly reveals the sheer weight that these modest-sized monitor speakers deliver. In a 13 x 18-foot room, driven by the Boulder 866 (200 wpc, class-A), taking advantage of a tiny bit of room gain, you won’t find yourself itching for a subwoofer. And the fun doesn’t [...]

Work Pro Audio Launches Entar Loudspeakers

Spanish manufacturer Equipson’s Work Pro Audio brand has launched its new Entar Series, a range of two-way professional loudspeakers intended for the installation and live sound markets.

Intona 7054-x Galvanic Isolator

The last few years I've been pretty pleased with my system, so I've really not been considering any major changes. My current gaggle of components, cables, and room treatments works well in my somewhat difficult room, and delivers most of the passion of the music while usually keeping me happily engaged. I even get to... Read More »

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Browner Sound Unveils Zurich 69 Swiss Equalizer

Browner Sound has introduced its new Browner Zurich 69, a 500 Series-format EQ that takes inspiration from Swiss and British consoles of the 1970s and 80s.

Ches Smith & We All Break, Path of Seven Colors | The Vinyl Anachronist

Some of the best contemporary jazz out there is the result of two cultures, or two different genres of music, colliding. With drummer/composer Ches Smith and his new album Path of Seven Colors, I’m getting [...]

Acoustic Revive's New Audio Cables and Accessories Use Rare Mineral Found Only in Japan

Founded in 1997 by Ken Ishiguro, Acoustic Revive is a Japanese maker of audio cables and accessories that is headquartered in the city of Isesaki-shi, about 60 miles northwest of Tokyo. As a teenager growing up in Isesaki-shi during the 1970s, Ishiguro became swept up in the ten-year anniversary of the Beatles’ Japan invasion and frequently visited local audio shops to hear the band’s music.

Patricia Barber on Clique, Her New Record | INTERVIEW

Highly acclaimed jazz pianist, composer and singer Patricia Barber will be launching a new collection of jazz standards entitled Clique, on August 6th. In the meanwhile you can listen to the lead single “This Town” [...]

Back to Basics

Yes, it had to be done. Consider it a form of spring cleaning. The “it” is in this case is a streaming service — HBO Max to be specific — that I decided to drop. My video streaming plate had become over-filled during the pandemic as I spent much of my free time at home, and now that I was vaxxed up and ready to re-engage (as much as possible) with the world, I made the decision to dump at least one service. It’s not that I wanted to lose it — in the final days of my active subscription, I of course happened upon a new original series, Mare of Easttown, that was right up my alley — but something had to give, and it was going to be HBO Max.

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