“A composer is a guy who goes around forcing his will on unsuspecting air molecules, often with the assistance of unsuspecting musicians.” – Frank Zappa

In this issue: What if you had to choose just one best Bob Dylan song? Wayne Robins picks his favorite. Paul McGowan ponders an audio chicken-versus-egg question. Octave Records releases Audiophile Masters, Volume X, an album of classic cover songs. We wrap up our AXPONA 2024 show coverage. Jeff Weiner continues his series on all-time great folk singers. Rudy Radelic remembers saxophone legend David Sanborn. Larry Jaffee wonders why he can’t stop collecting 45 RPM singles. B. Jan Montana appreciates vintage automobiles at the La Jolla Concours d’Elegance.

Ray Chelstowski talks with L.A. studio legends The Immediate Family, and veteran rocker Chris Berardo getting Wilder all the Time. Rich Isaacs keeps spinning his series on test records and demo discs. Harris Fogel says better late than never in his CES 2024 show report. Howard Kneller admires the Axxess Forté 1 streamer/integrated amp From The Listening Chair. Ken Kessler revisits his reel-to-reel roots and Beatles affection. We have guest articles from PMA Magazine on the merits of Class D amplification, and from AAA about the career of piano giant Sviatoslav Richter. PS Audio garners accolades for its Aspen FR10 loudspeakers and StellarGold DAC. We round out the issue with birdsong, getting to the point-to-point, and natural lighting. 

Contributors to This Issue:
Ray Chelstowski, Frank Doris, Harris Fogel, Rich Isaacs, Larry Jaffee, Anne E. Johnson, Ken Kessler, Howard Kneller, Paul McGowan, Ernst Müller, B. Jan Montana, Rudy Radelic, Wayne Robins, Jeff Weiner, Peter Xeni

Staff Photographer/Contributing Editor:
Harris Fogel

Logo Design:
Susan Schwartz-Christian, from a concept by Bob D’Amico

Editor:
Frank Doris

Publisher:
Paul McGowan

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