Melinda Murphy joins us to talk album art TONEAudio 2025-03-29 | Melinda Murphy joins me to discuss a few albums we bought strictly because we found the covers intriguing.You can find Melinda here - if you aren't watching her, please subscribe to her channel, she's got some great content! She will be joining us more often!youtube.com/@MelindaMurphy
Unboxing the Audience Adept Response AR-6 power conditioner and Front Row Reserve power cord... TONEAudio 2026-07-30 | We just got the new Audience Adept Response out of the box and rocking in the living room system. Great right out of the box.
Non Audiophile Zone #5 TONEAudio 2026-04-08 | Guess that tune! You'll never hear THIS at Stereophile or TAS! hahahah. See you at Axpona....
A minute with the Thorens TD124DD #music #audiophile #turntable #vinyl TONEAudio 2026-04-06 | Just unpacked and set the Thorens TD124DD up. Using the supplied Ortofon SPU/TD124 is an outstanding pairing with the MoFI phono stage in current mode.mofidistribution.com
Quad Platina Amp Unboxing TONEAudio 2026-04-05 | We unbox the new Quad Platina integrated amplifier, courtesy of @mofidistribution At $5,495 it's a step up from the smaller form factor Quad 3.WIth 200wpc@8 ohms, it's way more than you need for your old Quad 57s, but just right for a LOT of contemporary speakers.quad-hifi.co.uk/products/platina-integrated
NON Audiophile Zone #4 TONEAudio 2026-04-04 | Starting out the morning with @mrs_cruff Mr.Scruff and his "Keep it Unreal" album from WAY back. Keeping the party rolling with the big AK7 Klipschorns from @klipsch beefed up with a six pack of HT1510 subs from @RELAcoustics lovely Bryce monoblocks from @ampsandsound207 PassLabs, @hifirose Metronome and tying it all together with cable from @CardasAudio
No Audiophile Music Zone #3 TONEAudio 2026-03-12 | Being that the Pylon Audio Jade 30s remind me of a classic 70s Muscle Car, what better track to play than Jeff Beck's "Big Block?" And dig that Pathos INPOL HeritageMkII amplifier. Cabled by Cardas Audio, natch!Here's a link to Jeff Beck playing this track live:youtube.com/watch?v=JOv2J6yUJBsA link to Pylon Audio:https://pylon.pl/en/jade-series/jade-30/And, a link to Suncoast Audio where you can BUY a pair in the US:(NOTE: This is NOT an affiliate link - we get NO compensation from this)suncoastaudio.comLink to the Pathos:https://pathosacoustics.it/en/inpol-amplifiers/inpol-heritage/cardas.com
Ø Audio Frigg 02 Speakers TONEAudio 2026-03-10 | We are sending the Ø Audio Frigg 02 speakers back - we're done with the review. But seriously they've been great to have here.#audioreviews, #Upscaledistribution, #madeinnorway, #musiclover Here's the link to our full reveiw:tonepublications2.com/project/the-o-audio-frigg-02-speakers
Vintage Audio Tips TONEAudio 2026-03-05 | Just a few things to ponder before you head down the vintage path. It's all good! And remember, I'm right there with you! Hahahah.
Looking back on the Florida HiFi Show... TONEAudio 2026-02-25 | We had a great time in Florida, but it was a Spinal Tap situation. Big thanks to Bart Andeer and Sue Toscano for being great hosts and to everyone that stopped by.And thanks to our industry friends that helped out:svsound.comwireworldcable.commofidistribution.commusicdirect.comtmraudio.comverafiaudiollc.com
REGA Mercury and Solis TONEAudio 2026-02-16 | REGA's new Mercury Preamplifier and Solis Power Amplifier are TONE's overall Products of the Year. (We've got more to come by the end of the month)A big thanks to the Rega distributor, The Sound Organisation, for sending these our way, and we do have a full review almost finished that will be up on our website. This will be announced on our FB and Insta pages, as well as via our newsletter, so stay tuned.soundorg.com/rega
Late night listening with Pass Labs HPA-1c TONEAudio 2026-02-12 | Just installed the new Pass HPA-1C in the Klipschorn system. While this one gets billed as a top headphone amplifier (which it most certainly is) it's a killer, minimalist approach, 2-channel linestage pre as well.passlabs.com/products/hpa-1cThe rest of the system is:ampsandsound Bryce tube monoblocksHiFi Rose streamerKlipschorn AK7 speakersREL H/T 1510 subwoofers (six of them!)DAC and Transport by MetronomeCables from Cardas
No Audiophile Zone no 2 TONEAudio 2026-02-08 | We keep the non audiophile music coming with David Byrne & St. Vincent. A great party track to be sure.15 glorious seconds of listening to the Clarysis Auditorium + speakers and a six-pack of REL Carbon Special Black Edtion subwoofers.clarisysaudioglobal.com/products/clarisys-audio-auditoriumrel.net/collections/serie-s/products/carbon-special-black-label?variant=50827079811288passlabs.comdcsaudio.com/product/varesecardas.com/clear
No Audiophile Music Zone no 1 TONEAudio 2026-02-05 | 15 glorious seconds of cranking up the new Klipschorn AK7s and (now) a six-pack of REL HT-1510 subwoofers.Remember, OSHA says you should only be exposed to this kind of sound pressure level for 10-15 sec.Don't hurt yourself. :)rel.net/collections/serie-ht/products/ht-1510-predator?variant=50195614171352klipsch.com/products/klipschorn-ak7ampsandsound.com/products/stereo-preamp-with-mm-phonofirstwatt.comhifiroseusa.comcardas.com/iridium
Vintage Audio IN Florida TONEAudio 2026-02-04 | Stop by Friday, Feb. 18 at 11am, if you're attending the @floridaaudioexpo9533 and let's talk vintage audio!
Great Budget Digital Player TONEAudio 2026-02-04 | Think about an old iPhone, Pad, or Pod as a really inexpensive source that will surprise you at how good it sounds.And drop by to see us and talk about budget hifi at the Florida Audio Expo in two weeks! We'll be in room 350.See you there.
Cleaning up the garage! TONEAudio 2026-02-01 | Having a blast, rocking out with some vintage King Crimson and working on my vintage 72 BMW Bavaria. Big thanks to @SVS_Sound @CardasAudio and Prima Luna for keeping me entertained.DIg that old school Dell touch screen! #musiclover, #vintageBMW, #esotericdetail
Audiophile jokes TONEAudio 2026-01-27 | Why do recording and mastering engineers always make fun of audio enthusiasts?Let's hear some comments on this one! Come on...Like what I'm up to? How about a coffee! Just one. I go through a lot of coffee here in the relatively dark Pacific Northwest. Thanks.buymeacoffee.com/TONEAudio
Sell Your HiFi System... TONEAudio 2026-01-27 | No yelling, or screaming. If you don't love your hifi system, think about getting rid of it. Maybe try something else for a while?Here's my thought on this.
QUAD 33 review TONEAudio 2026-01-25 | Here's a quick overview of the QUAD 33 preamplifier. We've got a full review almost finished, along with the matching 303 power amplifier.And, you can see more for now at MoFi Distribution:mofidistribution.com/our-brands
20 Seconds of Metronome Digital! #digitalaudio #audiophile #cdcollector TONEAudio 2026-01-07 | We're working on the review of the Metronome DSC mini transport and the DST DAC. They are fantastic in sound, and style!https://www.metronome.audio/digital-sharing-dst-gb-2/?lang=en
happy new year from TONE 2026 TONEAudio 2026-01-01 | Just a quick hello and invitation to download the last issue of 2025 here:tonepublications.com/MAGPDF/TA_125.pdfAnd, we are absolutely LOVING the Klipschorn AK7 speakers! Here is a link to them on the Klipsch site:klipsch.com/products/klipschorn-ak7
Ranger Integrated Amplifier TONEAudio 2025-12-17 | I just unboxed the Ranger integrated amp. For $200 this is a killer deal and sounds great. Of course, we have a full review to come, but out of the box - VERY IMPRESSIVE!And to repeat, you can order now, but will not receive till Jan - too close to XMAS rush time. :)rangerhifi.com
Sound Labs G6-6C speakers arrive at TONEAudio! TONEAudio 2025-12-16 | I am SUPER excited about getting the SoundLabs in for review
Another reason to buy a dCS Varese TONEAudio 2025-12-05 | Here's my justification for the dCS Varese #3....Soccer/football.Enjoy.
Hagerman Trumpet MC phono preamplifier TONEAudio 2025-12-01 | Man, I love this phonostage!Stop by Hagerman's site and buy one! It's the holidays, you deserve it.hagerman-audio-labs.myshopify.com
10 Seconds of ampsandsound awesomeness.... TONEAudio 2025-11-27 | We've got the ampsandsound Yellowstone preamplifier in for review and it's gonna be our Preamplifier of the Year in January. Paired with my Bryce Monos (KT88 tubes) and the Dynaudio Contour Legacy speakers, the sound is exquisite. dCS Varese for source material. Cables from Ranger and Tellurium Q.And, the nice rack is courtesy of my bud Al Moccia at High Altitude Engineering.These links are for your convenience. They are NOT part of an affiliate program. We don't do affiliate programs.ampsandsound.comdynaudio.comdcsaudio.comtelluriumq.comrangerhifi.com
The dCS Varese Part two TONEAudio 2025-11-26 | I'm losing sleep over the dCS Varese.Here's a link to the dCS Sitedcsaudio.com/product/varese
dCS Varese Arrives TONEAudio 2025-11-24 | The dCS Varese arrives and we get down to the unpacking today. If you'd like to read more about this, click here to visit the dCS site:dcsaudio.com/product/varese
Why we like Ranger Audio Cables TONEAudio 2025-11-23 | For those that think cable prices are CRAZY, here's some great cables at a very reasonable price that offer great performance. I've bought a bunch of them and use them in my vintage and garage system with great result.Here's why I think you should give them a try. And a link to Ranger here, for your convenience. (We are NOT part of an affiliate program of ANY kind with ANYONE)rangerhifi.com00:00 Introduction00:38 Talkin vintage hifi02:18 Great for vintage AND modest systems03:20 Where I use it04:25 Come listen at the Florida Audio Expo in Feb.
TONE Talks Cable... TONEAudio 2025-11-23 | Here's my take on the audio cable controversy, for what it's worth. If you can find the time to watch all 9 min, most of your questions will be answered. I know this is a contentious subject. This is my highly biased opinion.And though I've mentioned The Cable Company a few times, they have no financial interest in this video - they don't even advertise with us! But I do like their business model a lot. I think cable is probably the toughest part of high performance audio to deal with.As always, thank you for watching....00:00 Intro00:23 Why is experimenting with cables like tube rolling00:54 My take on cable01:27 No MEGA cables for me02:38 Expectation Bias03:45 Before you upgrade cables06:05 Yes/No08:00 When you do hear the diff
Joy In High End Audio #audiophile #highendaudio TONEAudio 2025-11-17 | Just a quick short to suggest we all find enjoyment of our audio gear in different ways....
THE TRUTH IN TOP AUDIO GEAR PRICES TONEAudio 2025-11-17 | Another aspect of high end audio gear that's often overlooked is the "why" in "why so expensive."We've talked to a number of top audio designers about why the've chosen to make what many of us consider "crazy" prices. Contrary to popular belief, it's not a "build it, and they will come" philosophy.00:00 Intro/Bad Hair Day00:54 The Cost Thing01:58 Engineering Driven Companies06:03 Why?06:17 Technology Platforms06:57 The Benefit of These ExcercisesYou can read more of our reviews here:tonepublications.comand our new premium site here:tonepublications2.comTONEAudio is a leading high end audio journal that has been in publication since 2004. In addition to our downloadble PDF magazine, we also publish two websites, and have established a major social media presence as well.Please join us for reviews aimed at helping the audio enthusiast wade through the world's finest gear.
AUDIO SHOW REPORTS... (Yes or No?) TONEAudio 2025-11-15 | I'm looking for your opinions on how important hifi show reports are to you...After all these years, we still don't really produce a lot of show reports, because well, everyone else is. I've always wondered if we could contribute something meaningful to our readers on top of what all the other reports say. So, comment away! Tell us what YOU would like more or less of in terms of show coverage.And, TONE will have a room at the Florida Audio Expo in Feb, talking about building a system on a budget, with some help from The Music Room and Vera-Fi Audio.www.tmraudio.comwww.verafiaudiollc.com
Taking the hifi system out of the office. (Part 1) TONEAudio 2025-11-12 | Decided to take my desktop system to the roof and work up there today on what might just be the last sunny day here in the PNW for a while...Listening to the VeraFi Audio Scouts, which we reviewed here:tonepublications.com/audiophile-apartment/the-vera-fi-vanguard-scout-speakersAnd the HiFiROSE RS520 Streamer/Integrated.
Vintage Audio Virtues: Ep. 3 Nakamichi System ONE and ESS AMT-1 Towers. TONEAudio 2025-11-06 | A 30+ year quest for the system I wanted in college ends this week. Just a brief overview of the Nakamichi System ONE rack, filled with 600 series components and a pair of ESS AMT-1 tower speakers.Tons of fun! Still sounds good today.A great TBT!
Unboxing the ampsandsound Yellowstone preamplifier. TONEAudio 2025-11-05 | We just got the ampsandsound Yellowstone preamplifier (with MM/MC onboard phono) in and are pretty excited about it.Full review in process, and here's a link to their site as well, so you can see all of the goodies inside the chassis!ampsandsound.com/products/yellowstone-preamplifier
Absolute Sound or Artistic Expression? TONEAudio 2025-11-03 | One more perspective that no one is talking about. I submit that a lot of audio gear, speakers in particular, are more an artistic expression, rather than a solution to the quest for "the absolute sound."And what is that anyway?You can read our magazine and reviews at:www.tonepublications.comandwww.tonepublications2.com
Another High End Audio Truth you may not be aware of. TONEAudio 2025-11-03 | In the midst of the ever raging conspiracy theories, here's an aspect of high end audio I've never heard discussed. The cost of doing business.I hope you have the patience to watch the whole thing, and of course I welcome your comments on this one!
Shi**y Album Fridays, Ep. 021 TONEAudio 2025-09-25 | Celebrating the new TAP movie with a look back at where it all began!Tell us what you think in the comments! Come up with a great guilty pleasure and be a guest!Our sponsors are:Verafiaudiollc.comAVAhifi.comandYG-Acoustics.com
The VERA-Fi RANGER Speakers TONEAudio 2025-09-24 | We just finished a review of the Vera-Fi Ranger Speakers, at $149 a PAIR!Don't want to hear ANY more comments about audio snobbery here at TONEAudio... :)Here's a link to the full review:tonepublications.com/audiophile-apartment/149-a-pair-crazyHere's a link to the Vera-Fi Site. Please NOTE, that this is for your shopping convenience only. We do NOT get a commission on sales, and we do NOT participate in anyone's affiliate programs. verafiaudiollc.com
Shi**y Album Fridays, Ep. 020 TONEAudio 2025-08-30 | Ready to start the Labor Day weekend with Frank Zappa's Joe's Garage. And please tell me what the best Vinyl Version of this record is... I'm truly curious.Tell us what you think in the comments! Come up with a great guilty pleasure and be a guest!Our sponsors are:Verafiaudiollc.comAVAhifi.comandYG-Acoustics.com
Shi**y Album Fridays, Ep. 019 TONEAudio 2025-08-23 | Ready to start the weekend with Sean, and we're talking movie soundtracks. Not ANY movie, but "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and "Shock Treatment."If you know, you know. If you were there, you know more! Tell us your Rocky Horror story!Tell us what you think in the comments! Come up with a great guilty pleasure and be a guest!Our sponsors are:VeraFi Audio: verafiaudiollc.comAudio by VanAlstine: avahifi.comandYG-Acoustics: yg-acoustics.com
Shi**y Album Fridays, Ep. 018 TONEAudio 2025-08-15 | Ready to start the weekend with UFO's classic "Strangers In The Night."Tell us what you think in the comments! Come up with a great guilty pleasure and be a guest!Our sponsors are:Verafiaudiollc.comAVAhifi.comandYG-Acoustics.com
FX-Audio DS-07 and L07 LONG TERM REVIEW TONEAudio 2025-08-04 | The FX-Audio DS-07 DAC and L07 integrated continue to provide excellent performance. Now that we've had them for the better part of the year, and put them in more systems, they are even more impressive.$199 each.You can get them here from Vera-Fi Audio.verafiaudiollc.com/collections/fx-audio
Klipschorn AK 7 REVIEW: Part One TONEAudio 2025-07-31 | We've got the new Klipschorn AK7 in for review. We'll be starting with the passive version, then later on upgrading to the new active crossover. Stay tuned for our KHorn journey. Thanks!klipsch.com/products/klipschorn
5 records that are better than Pet Sounds! TONEAudio 2025-07-24 | Heretical though it may be, here's five records I think are more creative than Pet Sounds. Let's hear what you think!
Virtues of Vintage, Ep. no. 4 Vera-Fis Infinity Fuse TONEAudio 2025-07-16 | Vintage gear needs to be kept safe from current spikes and inrush, even more so than new gear. The Infinity Fuse offers better performance, and has soft-start circuitry to protect your gear.Highly recommended. (and for new gear too!)You can purchase one here:verafiaudiollc.com/products/infinity-fuse
The Double Shot power amplifier and LDR preamplifier from Java HiFi TONEAudio 2025-07-08 | Here's a quick overview of Java's Double Shot amp and preamp. You can read our extended reviews here...Power amp:tonepublications.com/review/the-java-double-shot-power-amplifier-2Preamp:tonepublications2.com/project/review-the-java-hifi-double-shot-ldr-preamplifierJava factory site:javahifi.com/product-listing
Naim Uniti PE vs. HiFiRose RS520 TONEAudio 2025-07-02 | This was a fun comparison between the $10k Naim Uniti PE and the $3,700 HiFi Rose RS520.
Shi**y Album Fridays - Episode 17! TONEAudio 2025-06-14 | We're talking Klaatu, The Beatles, and...Tell us what you think in the comments! Come up with a great guilty pleasure and be a guest!Our sponsors are:Verafiaudiollc.comAVAhifi.comandYG-Acoustics.com
