Darwin Cables: An Evolution in Sound

Darwin Cables: An Evolution in Sound

There’s a lot of vitriol to be found on the various audio forums and Facebook groups out there when it comes to high-end audio equipment. There’s one word that tends to immediately lead to arguments. Cables. I get it – cables are meant to do one thing –...
Measuring Perception

Measuring Perception

Let’s say I invented a new color. By some stroke of luck, I mixed some colors in such a way that an entirely new one emerged from the chaos of hues. I think it’s beautiful, so I run it through a spectrophotometer. I then  show you the results and the...
Aric Audio’s Aric Kimball Talks Tube Amps

Aric Audio’s Aric Kimball Talks Tube Amps

After spending a couple of wonderful months with the Super MM Phono designed by Aric Audio I thought it would be great to sit down with  Aric Kimball, the engineer behind this amazing unit, to talk about it. Can you tell us about your first experience with audio...
A New Turn for U-Turn

A New Turn for U-Turn

I enjoy reviewing turntables. I’ve been fascinated by them since I was a child. A turntable is like an old friend. Friends change over the years. Some you bond with. You might move on, but when you reconnect, it feels like no time has passed despite the changes. If...