by Rick Coste | Aug 29, 2024 | Vinyl Record Tips
So, what’s CÄBS all about? It’s four simple steps that will help to elevate your vinyl listening experience. Whether you’re dusting off some records you bought at a yard sale or opening a brand new record, you’ll be all set if you can remember...
by Rick Coste | Aug 20, 2024 | Equipment Reviews
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 –...
by Rick Coste | Aug 13, 2024 | General
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...
by Rick Coste | Jul 14, 2024 | Interview
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...
by Rick Coste | Jun 21, 2024 | Equipment Reviews
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...