It does not happen very often, guys, that I am so moved by a record that I feel compelled to write about it and eventually share it with you. But this time, that is exactly the case—I stumbled upon an extraordinary piece of recorded music that I would like to tell you about and draw your attention to.
Fostex FE108-Sol in the BK108 Enclosure — An Update
Some time has passed since the Fostex FE108-Sol drivers replaced the former Sigma models in my back-loaded horn enclosures, and I have had enough time to experiment further with them. As mentioned earlier, removing the notch filters, which were necessary for linearizing the frequency response of the Sigmas, brought a great deal of refinement. I realized how destructively the combination of resistor, capacitor, and inductor in the signal path could act, and looking back now I can say—there is no way back to using them.
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Creaktiv Trend HiFi Rack
Today I would like to talk about the backbone of my system – the rack, this sacred place where all the electronic components are placed. Some of you might ask what the difference is between a regular lowboard, which one can find in any furniture shop, and a HiFi rack designed specifically for audio applications. In order to understand the difference, one should first realise what a tremendous impact vibrations can have on audio reproduction.
Bach in Green
I was painting the walls over the weekend, guys. I was bored of looking at the same white walls while listening to music. White is actually not a color, but rather a state of intensity of light. It is part of the dark-light paradigm, but not a color in itself. I feel distressed when surrounded by white walls.
Visit by Volker Heinze
I got to know Volker Heinze through his blog, Truefi, which is a true oasis for those fascinated by vintage audio equipment made in Britain. His expert knowledge in the realm of Tannoy speakers, and especially the 15-inch Dual Concentric Alnico versions from the 1950s and 1960s, is simply astonishing.