I love my tube amps, but I stopped taking them to gigs
I still love the sound of my tube amps, but digital modeling makes gigs easier, gives me more flexibility, and saves me from hauling heavy gear.
They call them all-tube amps, don’t they (this is a very long story)
As an active bassist who is also a novice guitarist, and someone involved in recording and PA operation, I inevitably react strongly to the item known as a…
Fender unveils Joe Bonamassa’s Tone Master Twin – is it really better than the tube version?
The Tone Master ’59 Twin-Amp JB Edition is here, and it’s got some lungs on it. Joe Bonamassa tells us how it more than held its own in…
FIIO EA13: Is it 276 yen or 734 yen per session to play in the study? [Approval Request No. 007]
FIIO’s vacuum tube integrated amplifier, the “EA13,” will be released on October 9th. This is a memo to help me decide whether to place this amplifier, which is…
What are amplifiers for and how important are they to your sound system’s quality?
Some sound systems require an external amplifier, and some do not. But how do you tell if you need an amp? Let’s go through what amps do and…
Yamaha R200A Stereo Receiver Combines 100W Power, Bluetooth, and Vinyl Playback
Yamaha has introduced the R200A, a two-channel Hi-Fi stereo receiver designed to make traditional and modern music sources easy to access from a single component. Available in black…
Yamaha Reveals New Hi-Fi Stereo Receiver: The R200A
Yamaha unveils the R200A Hi-Fi stereo receiver, arriving in November for $300 as an easy upgrade for new audiophiles. Yamaha R200A delivers 100W per channel, A/B …
Yamaha’s stereo receiver takes aim at traditional hi-fi beginners
The Japanese hi-fi giant has revamped its budget-friendly stereo receiver for the first time in over a decade.
Yamaha Launches a New Generation Stereo Receiver with the R200A
Yamaha today announced the R200A 2-channel stereo receiver, introducing a new generation of Hi-Fi performance, versatility and value. Featuring an all-new design and a range of performance …
Yamaha’s Unveils Its Most Compact Dolby Atmos Soundbar Yet
Space-saving sound bar delivers immersive 3D audio, built-in subwoofer, and extensive connectivity for TVs, gaming setups, and home offices …