Paper And Oil

Kodawari Chronicles: A Touch More on Top

(More) New Adventures in Hi-Fi.

Classics in the Wild — Haruki Murakami

“Music, like writing, is a mental journey.” — Murakami

Now On Vinyl: The Harrow & the Harvest

Vinyl done right.

Kodawari Chronicles: Altec 604 Enclosure

Home hunting for a classic driver

Classics In The Wild — Frank Sinatra

Ol’ Blue Eyes knew how to swing. Eames lounger. Reenskaug rocker. Man’s best friend. An…

Kodawari (拘り) Chronicles: Altec 604E

An exploration of experiments with a legendary driver

Classics In The Wild — Hiroki Nakamura

The centerpiece of Japanese designer Hiroki Nakamura’s Toyko home is an original JBL Paragon D44000, one of roughly 1000 ever produced. At the time of manufacture in 1957 they were the most expensive domestic speaker ever sold.

Under Cover

When it comes to protecting your vinyl there are myrid options available at every price point. While I can’t say I’ve tried everything, I’ve gone through quite a few alternatives in the quest for a great inner / outer sleeve combination that works consistently well.

Take Your iPhone For A Spin

Tired of pulling out a strobe disc every time you want to check / tweak the speed of your table? Now there’s…