Tag: 2018 jazz grammys
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Deal: Philips Fidelio X2HR Over-Ear Hi-Res Headphones-$40 Off!
The Philips Fidelio X2HR Over-Ear Open-Air Headphone is known as one of the best entry-level audiophile headphones you can get! At it’s the regular price of $199, people rave about its bang for the buck. Well for a limited time, Amazon is selling them for $149.99 with FREE One-Day shipping for Prime members! You will save…
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#MusicMonday: New Music Playlist Feat. Jacob Collier + 11 Other Artists You Need To Hear!
Here’s a #MusicMonday audiophile playlist of great-sounding music you need to hear, including new music from Quincy Jones’ protege Jacob Collier plus 11 other songs! (TIDAL Music Stream below) Amazon: Jacob Collier-Djesse Vol. 2 https://tidal.com/browse/playlist/58fab8fc-6d63-4319-9784-97bbdbdfacfa P. CashI’m an audio writer who started as a young audio salesman/consumer electronics professional back in the late 90s. That’s where I discovered the…
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#NewMusicFriday…New Record Releases You Need To Hear feat. Willow + 10 Other Artists!
Every #NewMusicFriday, I pick a bunch of the best sounding new albums so you can get your audiophile music fix!… As usual, it’s a very eclectic mix. Here are my picks, including a excellent sounding new project from Will Smith’s daughter Willow (She and her brother Jaden are making some really nice and eclectic electronic sounds) …
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Deal: Monoprice Monolith M1060C Closed Back Planar Magnetic Over-Ear Headphones-$60 Off!
Planar Magnetic headphones are known for their Natural, Open sound, but most people don’t know the pleasure of planars because they usually cost more than a headphone with more common dynamic drivers. However, Monoprice is currently running a sale on their beautiful full-size Wood Planar Magnetic Over-Ear Headphones (which get great reviews, BTW) so now…
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Album Of The Week: Joe Restivo – “Where’s Joe”
I love discovering new (new to me, at least) artists and this week’s album of the week artist definitely falls into that category. Joe Restivo is a jazz and blues guitarist out of Memphis, a place teeming with great guitarists, and if you can shine there, that means you have something special. “Where’s Joe”, his…
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Just Got Paid? Here Are Some Prime Day Audio Deals You Can Still Get Your Hands On!
So did you miss out on Amazon Prime Day 2019 waiting for your paycheck to hit your account? Well if you are looking for audio gear, like headphones and speakers, there are still some nice carryover deals to be had, including the excellent ELAC Debut 2.0 bookshelf speakers for $229, which is $70 off the…
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#MusicMonday: New Music Playlist Feat. Khruangbin + 15 Other Artists You Need To Hear!
Here’s a #MusicMonday audiophile playlist of great sounding music you need to hear, including new music from psych-funk band Khruangbin plus 15 other songs! (TIDAL Music Stream below) Amazon: Khruangbin- HASTA EL CIELO (CON TODO EL MUNDO IN DUB) (Vinyl) https://tidal.com/browse/playlist/25626cf4-e896-40ab-a24a-9539d8674d68 P. CashI’m an audio writer who started as a young audio salesman/consumer electronics professional back in the late…
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Brainwavz B400 Quad Balanced Armature Earphones-Prime Day Deal: $70 Off!
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I already have a catch-all post for Prime Day audio deals, but this was such a great find, I had to give it its own post. Basically, starting July 15th 12:01am and ending July 21st 11:59pm (PST) you can get $70 bucks off one of the best sounding earphones under $200, bringing the price down to…
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#NewMusicFriday…New Record Releases You Need To Hear feat. Yuna + 17 Other Artists!
Every #NewMusicFriday, I pick a bunch of the best sounding new albums so you can get your audiophile music fix!… As usual it’s a very eclectic mix. I also have a few albums from last week mixed in since I took off for the holiday…so here are my picks, including a new project from Malaysian R&B…
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Deals: Amazon Prime Day 2019 For Audiophiles-Headphones,Speakers,Audio Gear (Bookmark For Updates)
If you’re unaware, and with all the coverage Amazon is stirring up, I don’t know how you could be, Prime Day 2019 is coming up next week. Amazon Prime Day, which is actually a two-day event this year, is a huge series of flash deals that will constantly pop up on the site starting July…
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Audiolab 6000A Integrated Amplifier Review: Class-Leading Sound And Construction
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As I said in my first impressions/unboxing post, Audiolab shook things up 35 years ago with their 8000A Integrated Amp, a product still revered today for its bulletproof build quality and high-end sound. The $950 6000A Integrated Amplifier I’m looking at today is the cornerstone of the UK company’s new and more affordable 6000 series,…
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Album Of The Week: Chick Corea & The Spanish Heart Band-“Antidote”
I must say I love Chick Corea’s work…his music is always so full of life. This is especially true when he moves into Latin Jazz compositions which as a general rule take on a life of their own, transporting you to another place and time. “Antidote” is my album of the week because it does…
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#MusicMonday: New Music Playlist Feat. Abdullah Ibrahim + 18 Other Artists You Need To Hear!
Here’s a #MusicMonday audiophile playlist of great sounding music you need to hear, including new music from Jazz Legend Abdullah Ibrahim plus 18 other songs! (TIDAL Music Streaming below) Amazon: The Balance- LP (12″ album, 33 rpm) Abdullah Ibrahim (Artist) https://tidal.com/browse/playlist/51cc932d-41d8-49d4-8b81-7fb10b701c79 P. CashI’m an audio writer who started as a young audio salesman/consumer electronics professional back in the…
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#NewMusicFriday…New Record Releases You Need To Hear feat. The Black Keys + 19 Other Artists!
Every #NewMusicFriday, I pick a bunch of the best sounding new albums so you can get your audiophile music fix!…There’s is a ton of good stuff this week…here are my picks, including a new album from Blues Rockers The Black Keys + 19 more albums! (Play TIDAL streams below) https://tidal.com/browse/album/111751394 https://tidal.com/browse/album/111455409 https://tidal.com/browse/album/111474391 https://tidal.com/browse/album/110940382 https://tidal.com/browse/album/108688740 …
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Buchardt Audio S400 Bookshelf Speakers In The House! First Impressions And Unboxing Pics
The Buchardt Audio S400 has been the belle of the ball at numerous audio shows over the last year or so, and I have been itching to get these speakers in the house for a long time. They are drawn up in Denmark, made in China, and sold worldwide directly from the manufacturer on their…
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Album Of The Week: Black Pumas-“Black Pumas”
I admit it…I never heard of Black Pumas until last week when their self-titled debut “Black Pumas” came out, but evidently, they are a big deal in Austin, TX, a place known as a proving ground for indie artists. If you can make it there, it seems like you can make it anywhere, and they…
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#MusicMonday: New Music Playlist Feat. Mr. Hudson + 10 Other Artists You Need To Hear!
Here’s a #MusicMonday audiophile playlist of great sounding music you need to hear, including new music from Indie R&B Artist Mr. Hudson plus 10 other songs! (TIDAL Music Streaming below) https://tidal.com/browse/playlist/9eda893e-3a25-4ae2-8903-6062376e63ee P. CashI’m an audio writer who started as a young audio salesman/consumer electronics professional back in the late 90s. That’s where I discovered…
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#NewMusicFriday…New Record Releases You Need To Hear feat. Earth, Wind & Fire’s Philip Bailey + 10 Other Artists!
Every #NewMusicFriday, I pick a bunch of the best sounding new albums so you can get your audiophile music fix!…here are my picks for this week, including a great new album from Earth, Wind, & Fire’s Philip Bailey + 10 more albums! (Play TIDAL streams below) https://tidal.com/browse/album/106254611 https://tidal.com/browse/album/109786663 https://tidal.com/browse/album/104269318 Bonus: I had to add…
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Dekoni Audio Blue Planar Magnetic Headphones In The House! First Impressions And Unboxing Pics
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I’ve been trying to get my hands on these headphones for a while now. I’ve heard them at shows and was impressed by the sound, but it’s a whole different animal to break-in a pair at home. There is no shortage of Fostex T50 mods out there, and the Dekoni Blue is the first I’ve…
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#MusicMonday: New Music Playlist Feat. Bruce Springsteen + 14 Other Artists You Need To Hear!
Here’s a #MusicMonday audiophile playlist of great sounding music you need to hear, including new music from Rock Legend Bruce Springsteen plus 14 other songs! (TIDAL Music Streaming below) https://tidal.com/browse/playlist/117c4b35-9ae0-474e-bf18-31df169018bc P. CashI’m an audio writer who started as a young audio salesman/consumer electronics professional back in the late 90s. That’s where I discovered the magic…