Category Archives: Philip’s Musings

Philip O’Hanlon’s passion to find and great music sparked the start of his journey in connecting with high end audio manufacturers, artists, composers, engineers, audio consultants and music lovers at large.  Philip’s musings share many of his fun experiences, opening a dialogue with our community to fuel the passion.

A Tale of Three Components – Gryphon Sonett Phonostage, the Third Leg for a Vinyl Outboard Trio

Gryphon Vinyl Outboard Trio

Gryphon Audio has a remarkable reputation for their systems approach with designers and engineers knowing just the right touch needed to evoke just enough emotion.  The brand leads with their money-no-object […]

Philip O’Hanlon on the Lineage of Luxman Vacuum Tube Electronics – insider view on stereo amplifier MQ-88u vs MQ-88

CL 88 s2 web

” I think the best way to look at the MQ-88 is as a cost-no-object, artisanal maxing out of classic 1950s push-pull tubed power-amp design.” – John Marks, Stereophile.  Read more […]