John Hughes, Author at Positive Feedback

A Visit to the Audio Café in Beverly Hills to Hear the Clarisys Studio Plus Speakers

John Hughes — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 17:17:21 +0000

Ron Resnick shows off his pride and joy, The Clarisys Studio Plus Speakers. As I was snaking my car up the ribbon of road leading high up in the Beverly Hills, I thought about my history with ribbon speakers. I had been invited by Ron Resnick to experience the listening room which comprises his new... Read More »

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THE Show 2024: Aperion Audio Comes in on a High Note

John Hughes — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 16:46:08 +0000

This would be the first time I've seen Aperion Audio at a show, and they were first on my list to visit. I wanted to meet the Millennial team behind this fast-growing company that makes a high value range of stereo and home theater speakers and Class A/B amplifiers. Collin Lybarger, the general manager, was... Read More »

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THE Show Orange County 2024 : MC Audiotech and Shimmer Audiophile are Pure SoCal Sunshine

John Hughes — Sun, 09 Jun 2024 19:01:21 +0000

I found Mark Conti of MC Audiotech and Robert Sears of Shimmer Audiophile setting up their gear in a large conference room at T.H.E. Show on a Thursday night in preparation for a long weekend of demos. Though they were working the kinks out of the system, the sound was already gelling, and I... Read More »

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AXPONA 2024: ampsandsound Brought the Funk, the Bump and Stuck the Landing

John Hughes — Tue, 21 May 2024 16:54:22 +0000

Justin Weber of ampsandsound takes a break. 300B amps aren't known for their ability to party hard. More often than not you hear about their sweetness, lucidity, and warm conveyance of Big Tone. But the ampandsound kit, powered by their flagship 300B amp, the Black Pearl, had hip bones fully engaged. The Yellowstone preamp is... Read More »

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AXPONA 2024: Swan Song Audio's Technorama

John Hughes — Thu, 02 May 2024 17:03:01 +0000

Some of the most fun to be had at AXPONA was discovering fresh new ideas and technology. Never have I ever encountered a complete 3D printed horn system (with bass cabinets), or software algorithm-controlled tube equipment. Yet, this is exactly what Tony Crocker of Swan Song Audio delivered and more. Who is Tony and Swan Song... Read More »

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AXPONA 2024: Manley Labs Preaches a Vinyl Gospel

John Hughes — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 16:27:13 +0000

Manley Labs has always kept its feet planted in two lands. Known for keeping the tube faith on the Pro side of audio—their mic preamps and processors are legendarily for their natural detail, color, and overall juiciness. They are used at many of the best studios and mastering houses. They also make some of the... Read More »

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Slouching Towards Schaumburg - AXPONA 2024

John Hughes — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 16:24:17 +0000

I'm sliding into Northern Illinois on a dreary Thursday in early April. There is a touch of nostalgia and foreboding landing here in the suburbs of Chicago filled with its brutalist architecture and utilitarian brick structures. The daffodils and plum trees are blooming. The grass and clover is already coming out and getting green. It is... Read More »

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