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November 30, 2022

Tim Lawrence on David Mancuso: How High Fidelity Shaped Dancefloor Culture

Tracing the evolution and defining credo of a global sub-culture and attributing it almost exclusively to the influence of one person is a tricky proposition. Yet, historical data points cross-referenced with hundreds of interviews has led British author Tim Lawrence to the conclusion that reluctant DJ, storyteller, dance party architect and ‘Loft’ legend David Mancuso is that person.

January 14, 2023

Listening Space: Terry Tan – Miri Sarawak, Malaysia

Much like a Haruki Murakami novel, the main characters of a curated sound system are brought together with a purpose which is not always readily apparent, and only through the investment of learned association can one necessarily reveal motive and purpose.

February 21, 2023

Vintage Review: McIntosh C28 Preamplifier

Vintage McIntosh preamplifiers and amps – like the C28 preamp here – are imbued of a rarified authenticity for high fidelites akin to the original Grateful Dead lineup of Garcia, Weir, McKernan, Lesh and Kreutzmann with Deadheads: No matter how phenomenal or mediocre their performance, fans worshipping their sound will not be silenced.

March 9, 2024

Paying Homage to the 12-inch Single

In stark contrast with digital devices that allow rapid selection and playback of music, the 12-inch single – or maxi single – looks like the anachronistic relic it is. Oh, but what a relic.