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Re-Tales #25: Get rid of the ego, keep the fun and the music
Attracting new customers is essential for brick-and-mortar dealerships' long-term survival. Over the last several years, many b&m dealerships have continued to expand into home automation and custom installation. Home theater is also undergoing a resurgence. These services can support--and complement--two-channel audio-equipment sales.
Nordost QNet network switch & QSource linear power supply
"A switch? Why do I need a switch?" That was my response to Meredith Gabor, head of marketing and PR for cable and accessories manufacturer Nordost, after she dropped the news.
Revinylization #34: The Reintroduction of Candid Records
As an aspiring teenage illustrator, I was fascinated by the work of outlaw cartoonist Robert Crumb. His beautifully drawn images offered escape from the redneck southern city where I grew up.
Tannoy Stirling Prestige Gold Reference loudspeaker
Founded in 1926 by Guy R. Fountain in London as the Tulsemere Manufacturing Company, Tannoy--a portmanteau (footnote 1) of "tantalum" and "alloy," after a tantalum-lead alloy used in rectifiers--took on its current commercial identity in 1928.
Music Hall Stealth record player
The earliest direct-drive record player I've discovered is Garrard's Model 201 from 1930. It only played 78s. In their advertising, Garrard claimed the 201 was the world's first "transcription turntable."
October 2022 Classical Record Reviews
It's not immediately clear why these well-wrought concerti should be in Hyperion's "Romantic Piano Concerto" series. The First Concerto, a transitional score, is planted solidly in the Classical period.
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