The new V-DAC II is now shipping! It is a V-Link and V-DAC in one box. $350

I bumped into Hayes in the free booze line at ACL! It was difficult shaking his hand with three cups of Vodka /soda in my hands… helluva nice guy. Now go buy KMAG YOYO!

Responding to demand from computer audiophiles requesting a Chord quality USB cable, the USB SilverPlus launches with no pretensions to technical supremacy through advanced materials or unique construction techniques. It does however benefit from twenty years’ experience in designing cables that make a real difference.

Had a great time!! Here are a few pics! You’ll have to come by the shop for the juicy stories.

I just got a pretty big shipment in of some new records. I cracked open The Wheedle’s Groove record called Kearney Barton. Mr. Barton runs Audio Recording in Seattle. He recorded The Sonics and The Wailers back in the early 60’s. This is one of the best sounding records I’ve heard in a long time. All new funk music recorded on vintage gear with a true master.

Mark Macek just dropped off the chisel table from Macek Solid Arts. It makes one excellent turntable stand! Mark and I are collaborating on a stereo credenza. Remember those old, all-in one, stereos your parents had with the built in turntable, amp and speakers? Well, we’re doing one that’s more up to date. On board will be a Naim UnitiQute, Rega RP3 turntable and Rega RS-1 speakers. It will make it’s debut at The Guild Of Austin Artisans Exhibit on October 7th.

30 days out

the kid should see this

Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood

vinyl flat!

unpiano

the barkley marathons

new nick lowe

the hi-fi journal

Normally I shy away from big festivals and events where there are too many people. I went to ACL about six years ago and said to myself, “never again”. Waiting in line, on the verge of heatstroke, to get money from a robbing ATM only to stand in another line to purchase $5 bottles of water is not my idea of fun. Well, I told this to the right person and he granted me my wish… two all access passes to the fest!! Now, instead of buying water, I’ll be hanging out backstage drinking free booze in the artist’s lounge!! Sweet! Not a bad way to celebrate my birthday!

This means I’ll be bugging out of the shop a bit early on Friday and Saturday. Call before you head over to make sure I’m there.

Charles “Packy” Axton * Late Late Party 1965-67

Michael Chapman * Fully Qualified Survivor

Simone White * Yakiimo