Reflections after Axpona on hi-fi systems, long-term listening, materials, and manufacturing, alongside conversations with Stereophile and The Sound Designer’s Guide to Hi-Fi.

Setting up a hi-fi system in a hotel room tells us that great sound isn’t just about components. As we prepare for AXPONA, we’re reminded why the room plays such a critical role in how a hi-fi system comes together.

I’ve been exploring how digital streamers can enhance high-quality analog systems. Here, I share how Weiss DACs and the Grimm MU2 Roon streamer let me enjoy digital while keeping the warmth, engagement and musicality I love in vinyl.

How I learned to listen to digital music again — and how the Grimm MU2 reshaped my understanding of streaming alongside analog.

Engineered for stability, precision and clarity, Fern & Roby’s Archival Turntable draws on lessons from archival-grade systems to deliver an unmatched listening experience.

Michael Lavorgna’s review of DeVore Fidelity O/Bronze loudspeakers for Twittering Machines is a rave! Schedule your listening session at Fern & Roby’s Richmond showroom.

The story behind the Komuro K300S, including our parent company Tektonics Design Group’s role supporting DeVore Fidelity with mechanical detailing and chassis manufacturing. Fern & Roby now carries the amplifier as an authorized DeVore Fidelity dealer.