NAD 7175PE Receiver- playing music as I write this
Today’s Product of the Day will take us down Vintage Lane to take a look at some exceptional gear you can buy easily and inexpensively!
The NAD PE series of amplifiers, integrated amplifiers and stereo receivers was produced in the late 1980s. The series is known […]
Don’s Panasonic DMC-ZR1 Digital Camera at CES
The Panasonic DMC-ZR1 is a great digital camera. I should know, because I have one!
Though I usually prefer to use my digital SLRs or Micro Four-Thirds cameras, there are times when I want something I can just put in a coat pocket and forget about. My Panasonic DMC-ZR1 […]
“Destroying malware… one byte at a time” -Malwarebytes tagline
There’s some pretty insidious malware going around these days. One of the most evil is an infection that mimics a virus protection program and won’t let you do anything until you “activate” their software. Come to think of it… doesn’t it completely stink that we […]
I don’t know about you, but I was underwhelmed by the new Apple iPad today. Especially given the hype that we have been fed the past few weeks.
I did a Google search under “iPad Epic Fail” and surprisingly, none other than MSNBC has a poll going using that same term… EPIC FAIL! […]
Pentax K-x with 18-55 Lens
I’ve long been a Pentax fan, going back to my pro photographer days when I cut my teeth using a Pentax 645 medium format camera. I bought it because it was affordable and had a good reputation; what I did not know at the time is how much I would […]
If there is one non-Apple application I can’t go without, it is Roxio’s amazing Toast 10 Titanium Pro. Why? It’s the best disc burning program available for the Mac and more importantly, it is the perfect companion to my AVCHD camcorder. Like the idea of making your own high definition discs that will play on […]
Samsung LN40B630 LCD HDTV
Regular readers of my column and this site know I much prefer plasma TVs over LCD TVs. There are still LCDs I like and would not mind owning, and the Samsung LN40B630 LCD HDTV is one of them. I may still buy one yet, given the current $849 price, which makes […]
Pro-Ject Debut III prior to counterweight installation (weight on right)
A complete system to play records is comprised of the following components:
Turntable platter with mat
The turntable: The turntable’s job is to rotate the record smoothly and evenly, without introducing vibration from itself, while minimizing acoustic feedback as well as eliminate effects like footfalls, etc. from […]
KAB USA Technics SL-1210M5G Audiophile Standard Turntable
(Spinning some Sinatra!)
I am a big fan of vinyl records. Collecting and listening to records is my very favorite part of the audio hobby, and seeing the recent resurgence of vinyl makes my heart glad. More and more people are embracing this wonderful format and there […]
Definitive Technology Mythos ST Home Theater Speaker System
(Mythos STS uses slightly smaller towers)
Earlier this week I discussed the Pioneer SC-25 Elite receiver and mentioned what a great match it would be to a Definitive Technology Mythos STS home theater speaker system. I am mentioning this speaker system in next week’s column as well so it […]
The Panasonic DMP-BD60 is today’s Product of the Day, and this write-up will be short and sweet. It does not have to be long given the DMP-BD60 and its current price.
What makes the Panasonic DMP-BD60 so noteworthy right now? It’s an outstanding Blu-ray and DVD player and a real bargain at the moment. A few […]
Pioneer Elite SC-25 A/V Receiver
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I usually recommend a separate amplifier and preamp/processor when people write to me requesting a recommendation for an expensive receiver. The Pioneer Elite SC-25 is a receiver that gives separates a run for their money, and even offers some clear advantages, especially when compared to budget separates. I […]
Samsung NX10 Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera
As photographed by Don at Pepcom Digital Experience, CES 2010
Regular readers of my column and this site know I am a fan of the Micro Four-Thirds digital camera format. For those who are unfamiliar, Micro Four-Thirds is an digital camera format that features interchangeable lenses and live […]
Sanus AFA Audio Stand- specialty shop quality for under $125
If you have every shopped for a stand for your stereo components, you have probably found that the stuff sold in furniture stores doesn’t work all that well and the good stuff sold in specialty stores is really expensive. Here’s a nice stand that will […]
At CES 2010 I received a private demonstration of BluTV from Dreamer Corporation. It’s really cool and only the second application of Blu-ray’s BD-Live that I have found really exciting.
Do you like having a YouTube channel? Well, how would you like to have your own real TV channel that anyone in the world with a […]
so-na-wall Speakers
Anyone who has visited my site or read my newspaper column regularly knows what I think of the tiny Bose Acoustimass cube speakers. To sum it up, they are horribly designed and executed, have serious sonic defects, and are an extremely poor value Check out Bose: Better Profits through Marketing to learn the […]
Stanton L720 EE P-Mount/Universal Cartridge
Jerry at Jerry’s Records (see my tour of Jerry’s) first clued me in on this one. He uses Stanton cartridges on the turntables in his store, and the music playing throughout it certainly sounds good. Kevin at KAB Electro Acoustics is a big fan of Stanton as […]
The Polk Hitmaster… playing greatest hits at a living room near you!
The Polk Hitmaster is one of those products that makes you think, “Why didn’t I think of that?”
The Polk Hitmaster AM2555-A looks like a miniature version of the stage monitors used by rock bands. It is meant to be used by gamers playing… […]
Pro-ject RM-1.3 Turntable Outfit
I love vinyl, so we are kicking the year off with a nice little turntable that looks great and is quite affordable!
Sumiko had the sweet little Pro-Ject RM-1.3 turntable on display at CES 2010. I’ve read about this turntable in British hi-fi magazines (where it is called the […]
The screen in the center is the world’s largest plasma HDTV… 152 inches!
Panasonic had a special press event Wednesday evening, the day before the show floor opened. Front and center was a 152-inch plasma with 4 x 1080p resolution and 3D capability. I wish I could do an online Vulcan mind […]
