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  1. Philip O Hanlon

    STS Records - High End Munich - Special Music Tape

    I bought this STS Records live compilation of Ben Webster, Coleman Hawkins etc, performing in Europe during the sixties, during the High End in Munich last month. Unavailable for purchase elsewhere. 2 track @ 15 IPS, IEC eq. Anyone else pick up a copy ?
  2. Philip O Hanlon

    Sonorous ATR10 MMK II

    It's only taken twelve years, but SonorouS have finally released the MK II version of their tube playback tape deck. Arian lent us an MK I deck, but with the MK II improved electronics for T.H.E. Show in Costa Mesa, I like the choice of winding speeds; Library Wind for proper tape storage is...
  3. Philip O Hanlon

    Stravinsky ?– L'Histoire Du Soldat (A Soldier's Tale) Instrumental version. - Reference Quality LPs...

    Last year during one of our music sessions, I was introduced to the Westminster version - Robert Mandell conducting Ars Nova on Westminster WST 14041, this is probably the closest thing to sitting on God’s shoulder, listening to this remarkable music together. Yesterday, I was fortunate enough...
  4. Philip O Hanlon

    Record Shops in Buenos Aires, Argentina

    hi Folks / Buenos Dias, I will attend the Marissa Monte concert on Friday night at Teatro Gran Rex, Kevin Johansen, same venue on Saturday night. Teatro Colón, a stunning theater and local landmark with some of the best acoustics in the world - Kurt Wiell & Bartok programme on Monday evening...
  5. Philip O Hanlon

    QUAD 405-2 service in California

    Can anyone refer me to a competent QUAD service tech for my 405-2 ? Thanks Philip
  6. Philip O Hanlon

    Midrange Magic, The British Sound & THE Show

    Midrange Magic+. An old frontier, renewed; where technology is at the service of music and allows the performers to communicate directly with the listener’s heart. The perfect synergy makes the equipment disappear and nothing is left but the music’s purity and clarity. It has to be experienced...
  7. Philip O Hanlon

    Graham Audio - new LS5/5f - Shown at Munich, To Be Played in Long Beach at T.H.E. Show.

    After its passive debut, at the Munich High-End 2022, here is an opportunity to hear these gorgeous mid-century modern towers sing their woofers out at THE Show in Long Beach next weekend in the Boardroom on the third floor. Building on the success of the LS5/5 stand-mount monitor, Derek Hughes...
  8. Philip O Hanlon

    LS5/9 “Clear”. Technology Showcase - Munich High End

    LS5/9 “Clear”. Technology Showcase. After its debut, at the Munich High-End 2022, we hope to show this speaker at T.H.E. Show in Long Beach in early June. The black pad glued to the birch plywood inside the cabinet is an acoustic blocking agent. Instead of the back wave being absorbed by foam...
  9. Philip O Hanlon

    A Long Overdue Addition to Our Family: the Artesania Audio 3-level AV rack in black

    We have been big fans of the Artesania Audio triple-suspension shelf-less rack systems and have been importing/distributing their Classic Line (the Exoteryc, Prestige, and the Mini’s) for many years. We were a little late to the party to incorporate their AV rack into our demo fleet as we felt...
  10. Philip O Hanlon

    Music Session with Steve Williams, the Bergmann New Modi Airbearing Turntable and our Artesania Isolation Tips and Tweaks

    Steve Williams from WBF dropped by to hear the new Bergmann Audio Modi turntable set up. We recruited Steve’s discerning ears to help further dial in the table and to conduct A/B tests to analyze the different tweaks we have in mind to add to the Modi’s performance, one experiment at a time...
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  11. Philip O Hanlon

    Early Pre Launch First Listening Notes for Graham Audio's new Derek Hughes Signature Series, LS8/1 limited edition: 100

    Somehow, my first audition music notes for Graham Audio’s LS8/1 when the first pair arrived for my private audition were never shared. Looking back at these notes and comparing them with notes from the recent auditions that we held with quite a few audio friends who have stopped by to hear these...
  12. Philip O Hanlon

    On A Higher Note Update and Upgrades (Part I)

    Listening Room Face Lift It has been a crazy summer at On A Higher Note as we threw ourselves into an extensive renovation, updating both listening rooms and more. Although our larger listening room is still completely torn up, we took a quick snapshot of the current state of our smaller...
  13. Philip O Hanlon

    Calling Audiophiles & Music Lovers ....

    Calling Audiophiles & Music Lovers ! Normally during the Christmas holidays, we organise at least four music sessions and invite friends over to listen to the latest Demo compilation and ask their opinion of each song. Criteria used: 1. Musically interesting. If you don't want to hear this...
  14. Philip O Hanlon

    Egans Vintage / Single Grain Whiskey - a bargain !

    Egans Vintage Grain - Single Grain. 92 proof. Here is a wonderful Irish whiskey unfamiliar to many; this sourced single grain whiskey is aged for 8 years in ex-bourbon barrels. Distilled in 2009 and bottled in 2017. While a Single Malt uses malted barley, the Pot Still whiskeys are a mixture...
  15. Philip O Hanlon

    Santana "Abraxas" 50'th Anniversary

    From 1970 is a cultural icon, as interesting as the cover "Annunciation" 1961, the original painting by German-French painter Mati Klarwein. Here is a musical masterpiece that most music lovers will enjoy immensely as the album has aged well over the past five decades. It's hard to pigeon hole...
  16. Philip O Hanlon

    Demo XXIII - Any Suggestions ?

    We're fast approaching November, this is where I ask all my friends around the world to share the most amazing music they heard during this year. So to reiterate, not looking for the best recording of fleas farting in stereo. Has to be terrific music, first & foremost. But ideally, needs to be...
  17. Philip O Hanlon

    Philip's Demo Playlists on Qobuz & Tidal.

    Are you looking for some great music that sounds terrific ? My criteria: has to be music worth listening to, over & over again. Here are some playlists that will put a smile on your face & meanwhile put your system through its paces. Please open Tidal or Qobux and copy the link. Once the...
  18. Philip O Hanlon

    MOR = Magnum Opus ReDiscovered. Exceptional Re-Issues.

    Must-Have Re-Issues These albums will make your system sing, truly remarkable albums both musically & sonically. Classic albums that we have all heard countless times, but never at this sound quality. The cheapest improvement to your system. Enjoy. Dire Straits - Dire Straits...
  19. Philip O Hanlon

    MOR = Magnum Opus ReDiscovered. Noteworthy Re-Issues.

    Jack Johnson - Brushfire Fairytales. Original release 2000. Jack Johnson's debut album launched out of a garage 20 years ago. The album has stood the test of time selling over 2.5 million copies to date. Remastered by Bernie Grundman from the original analog tapes, this is a true AAA edition...
  20. Philip O Hanlon

    Recent Finds - CDs and LPs -Oct 2020

    Isabeau Corriveau - A Leap Of Faith; this beautiful lady is a harpist, flautist, composer with a gorgeous voice. Her music style is principally Irish & British folk music but tastefully updated. Her seven-piece band play interesting & fresh arrangements of well-known folk songs. We used...
  21. Philip O Hanlon

    On A Higher Note - Update; Great New Gear & Wonderful New & Old Music.

    COVID Earlier this year, between April & October I was scheduled to present new products at five HiFi Shows, between April & December, & was supposed to assist at sixteen Dealer Events. Clearly have not been able to showcase any new products at the moment. But our suppliers continue to innovate...
  22. Philip O Hanlon

    Studer / Revox Service in So. CA

    Can anyone recommend a good service technician for my Revox PR99 in So California ? Many thanks Philip O'Hanlon
  23. Philip O Hanlon

    NEW - Irish Super Premium Whiskey

    From Irish Distillers experimental division - Method & Madness. M&M is only distributed across Ireland, the U.K. & France. The limited edition Single Grain Irish Whiskey 31 Year Old has been matured in an ex-Bourbon cask for 31 years. The rare single cask release has developed a “full deep...
  24. Philip O Hanlon

    Moonriver 404 = Midrange Magic

    The Moonriver 404 has recently received a running change / upgrade and all I can say is that while the amplifier before was great. With the lowering of the noise floor, increase in dynamics; a lot of micro detail is allowed to shine through the music. Spent the week alternating between the...
  25. Philip O Hanlon

    Happy St Paddy's Day !

    Happy St Patrick's Day to all audiophiles & music lovers. Hope you find time to raise a glass this evening & give thanks that we have our health, family & friends. The virus will pass & we'll all have a fresh outlook on life. My Patrick's Day playlist on Tidal; click here. enjoy Philip
  26. Philip O Hanlon

    Any Bergmann "Galder" owners here ?

    Pulled the trigger and ordered a black velvet & silver Galder with vacuum hold down & the Odin tonearm. Any cartridge recommendations ? How about the second tone-arm ? I have a Van den Hul Colibri platimum that I was thinking of using... Though the new black & 24k Gold Galder looks stunning...
  27. Philip O Hanlon

    Good News - A great new album "Texas Sun"

    Balmy, dreamy, and sun-drenched in a cool seventies vibe, this EP is quintessential Khruangbin, an instrumental trio who gifted us not only with dreamy, psychedelic rhythms, but with a wonderfully relaxed (retro-soul) Leon Bridges at the fore, singing his heart out . For fans of Leon Bridges, it...
  28. Philip O Hanlon

    One of the finest whiskeys - introducing Red Spot.

    History. It's a fairly recent phenomenon in Ireland that a distillery completed the whiskey’s journey. For centuries, the Irish distilleries sold their new (raw) spirit to bonders (Bonders held a bond with Custom’s & Excise to pay the applicable taxes on spirits, once the spirits were bottled)...
  29. Philip O Hanlon

    Rockport & Gryphon = a match made in sonic heaven.

    During a recent visit to Kansas City, I had a great opportunity to enjoy the Avior 2; what a wonderful speaker system for music lovers. Listening to this system, we quickly forgot about HiFi and started to get lost in the magic that the music wove in this musical chamber. Speakers well...
  30. Philip O Hanlon

    Installing the Trident 2

    I was a little apprehensive about installing the Trident 2. The Pantheons, I can just about deal with, even on my own. But the Trident 2 are about twice the volume and approx. three times the weight. when I broke my clavicle five weeks ago (cycling accident), I knew that it would be impossible...

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