The Audiophile

McIntosh Sessions Volume I - The Peter Erskine Quartet

by Glenn Astarita
August 11, 2024

For 75 years, McIntosh has stood at the pinnacle of audio excellence, crafting high-fidelity sound systems that have become synonymous with unparalleled quality and enduring legacy. As the company celebrates this monumental anniversary, it not only reflects on its storied past but also looks forward with the release of the Sessions LP featuring the Peter Erskine Quartet. This collaboration underscores McIntosh's commitment to bringing exceptional sound to audiophiles around the world. McIntosh was founded in 1949 by Frank ...

An Ode to Vinyl

by Geoff Anderson
February 9, 2016

Snap, crackle, pop! Is that the sound of a bowl of Rice Krispies or an abused record? In a blind test, 7 out of 10 listeners couldn't tell the difference between a record from a broken home and milk activating that morning bowl of puffed air. It's a sad fact: records can sound dreadful. Yet... Records are back. And, ironically, one of the main reasons for their unlikely resurgence is because of their great sound quality. But can anyone really ...