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Nov
Nov
Since the launch of Gryphon, we have been running around the last three months with a show, seminar and dealer visit schedules right on top of each other, Thanksgiving week […]
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.
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Jun
Jun
LAAS 2017 On A Higher Note Show Report Partnering up with Joe Cali of Joseph Cali Audio Designs is always great fun. Having been travelling pretty much non stop the […]
FAQs, Personal Audio Review Notes
Philip O’Hanlon on the Lineage of Luxman Vacuum Tube Electronics – insider view on stereo amplifier MQ-88u vs MQ-88
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Jun
Jun
” 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 […]
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Mar
Mar
Audiophiles and music lovers are always on the hunt for new music. There are many classics audiophile albums here, though I’m sure I’ve forgotten some. I can assure you that […]
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Mar
Mar
Vivid Audio’s new flagship loudspeaker, the Giya G1 Spirit debuted in Chicago last weekend. Read full show report from the launch.
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Feb
Feb
The value of music art is beyond measure and is extremely important to our psyche. When the world is challenged, music speaks and art echoes. Our sponsorship of Yarlang Records with […]
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Feb
Feb
I have always been drawn to the early chamber music of the great composers, such as Beethoven & Mozart and have a soft spot for their piano trios. Imagine my […]
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Dec
Dec
If you were intrigued by the vintage Luxman turntable that we brought to RMAF in October, we discuss all that went into its laborious but rewarding restoration.
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Oct
Oct
Join Philip this weekend at RMAF in the Eclipse room (#2014) from 2 – 3 pm, where he’ll be spinning records on a restored Luxman PD-444. You can get his Mono Playlist here.
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Sep
Sep
Mobile Fidelity One-Step reissue of Santana’s Abraxas I have played a Test Pressing of this monumental album first at AXPONA and more recently at the Newport Show. I already own […]