Forgive Me Father….

Munich, Part 1

After last year’s High End show in Munich, I filed a fairly brief report. This year’s show left me with more questions, and a lot more pictures. We’ll see how this...

Johnny Hodges: Eight Great Tracks

When you think of classic recordings by Duke Ellington’s big band, an important part of that sound in your head is Johnny Hodges on lead alto sax. Hodges joined Ellington...

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2019: A Fan’s Minutes

Some of my biggest regrets come from agreeing to social engagements – especially those taking place during my bedtime, but that’s what I did back in February when a text...

The Munich High End Show 2019

I attended the High End Audio Show 2019 last week in Munich, as did our esteemed Editor, Bill Leebens. We came independently. I came as both a fan and as a journalist representing Copper, Inc.com,...

A Murder of Symmetry

Ronnie McGill received a note, mysteriously signed “Michael Schumacher”, which offered him a friendly warning. “Vinny Spadina is figuring to rub you out”. This, naturally, was worrisome. Ever since he had...

Jack Joseph Puig, Part 2

[Part 1 of John Seetoo’s talk with engineer/producer Jack Joseph Puig was featured in Copper #84—Ed.] John Seetoo: What is your preferred equipment for listening to music at home for your own...

Kitchen Doors and Paper Horns, Part 2

Around 2006, I discovered that digital technology could be a game changer for audio reproduction. Getting full control over the system and avoiding the analog crossover was for me a...