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“Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.” – Albert Einstein

In this issue: We have two AXPONA 2024 show reports, from Rudy Radelic and AXPONA coverage from myself, and more coverage of CanJam NYC 2024, where headphone goodness abounded. Paul McGowan wraps up his series on favorite microphones and mic preamps. Octave Records has a new demonstration disc, The Art of Hi-Fi Volume 04: Strings. I remember audio retailing legend Andy Singer. Wayne Robins tells us about some very talented artists at the recent Folk Alliance International festival, and Jeff Weiner begins a series on favorite folk singers.

I interview Moti Margolit of Sonic Edge, creators of some very interesting and innovative micro-speaker technology. Ray Chelstowski talks with Bill Payne, veteran member of Little Feat, and Mat Kearney, about their upcoming new albums. Rich Isaacs has another installment in praise of test records and demo discs. B. Jan Montana revisits the analog obsession. From The Listening Chair, Howard Kneller digs the IsoTek V5 Elektra power conditioner. Guest articles from PMA and FIDELITY feature treasures from the vinyl vault and a visit to Italian audio manufacturer Gold Note. PS Audio gets some attention at AXPONA and elsewhere. We close out the issue with making the grade, paying for play, and childhood dreams.

Contributors to This Issue:
Carsten Barnbeck, Ray Chelstowski, Frank Doris, Rich Isaacs, Howard Kneller, Claude Lemaire, Paul McGowan, B. Jan Montana, Rudy Radelic, Wayne Robins, Jeff Weiner, Peter Xeni 

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

Staff Photographer/Contributing Editor:
Harris Fogel

Editor:
Frank Doris

Publisher:
Paul McGowan

Advertising Sales:
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Copper’s Comments Policy:

Copper’s comments sections are moderated. While we encourage thoughtful and spirited discussion, please be civil.

The editor and Copper’s editorial staff reserve the right to delete comments according to our discretion. This includes: political commentary; posts that are abusive, insulting, demeaning or defamatory; posts that are in violation of someone’s privacy; comments that violate the use of copyrighted information; posts that contain personal information; and comments that contain links to suspect websites (phishing sites or those that contain viruses and so on). Spam will be blocked or deleted.

Copper is a place to be enthusiastic about music, audio and other topics. It is most especially not a forum for political discussion, trolling, or rude behavior. Thanks for your consideration.

 – FD

“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

Advertising Sales:
No one. We are free from advertising and subscribing to Copper is free.

Copper’s Comments Policy:

Copper’s comments sections are moderated. While we encourage thoughtful and spirited discussion, please be civil.

The editor and Copper’s editorial staff reserve the right to delete comments according to our discretion. This includes: political commentary; posts that are abusive, insulting, demeaning or defamatory; posts that are in violation of someone’s privacy; comments that violate the use of copyrighted information; posts that contain personal information; and comments that contain links to suspect websites (phishing sites or those that contain viruses and so on). Spam will be blocked or deleted.

Copper is a place to be enthusiastic about music, audio and other topics. It is most especially not a forum for political discussion, trolling, or rude behavior. Thanks for your consideration.

 – FD

“I kicked off my shoes and felt the good earth under my feet/I loosened my tie and felt what it feels like to breathe” – the Association, “Time for Livin’”

In this issue: I interview Nick Getz, son of sax legend Stan Getz, and Abey Fonn of Impex Records about the new Getz/Gilberto LP reissue of the bossa nova classic. Jazz trumpet virtuoso Gabriel Mervine talks about his new Octave Records albums: the Brazilian- and European-flavored I Wish You Love, and the improvisational See Somethin’. PS Audio’s Paul McGowan chooses his favorite microphones. What’s it like to run an audio show? We talk to Bart Andeer of Florida International Audio Expo and find out. Wayne Robins hears much great music at the Folk Alliance International festival. Rudy Radelic finds out how much vampire power his audio system, computers and other stuff are sucking out of his electric service.

Rich Isaacs listens to…test records. Ray Chelstowski talks with Inveniem founder Brad Mindich about the future of preserving artists’ legacies. We visit CanJam 2024 and check out a lot of headphones and gear. Guest articles from FIDELITY and PMA offer a visit to German speaker maker Pure Emotion by AW, and a look at treasures from the vinyl vault. Howard Kneller digs an unusual WAVAC amplifier and vibration control devices from Symposium Acoustics. PS Audio enjoys positive reviews of new StellarGold and other components. We revisit The Mindful Melophile and his musical big bang theory. The issue concludes with a global tour, wireless wonders, and a walk in the right direction.

Contributors to This Issue:
Carsten Barnbeck, Ray Chelstowski, Frank Doris, Rich Isaacs, Don Kaplan, Howard Kneller, Claude Lemaire, Paul McGowan, Rudy Radelic, Wayne Robins, James Schrimpf, Peter Xeni

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

Editor:
Frank Doris

Publisher:
Paul McGowan

Advertising Sales:
No one. We are free from advertising and subscribing to Copper is free.

Copper’s Comments Policy:

Copper’s comments sections are moderated. While we encourage thoughtful and spirited discussion, please be civil.

The editor and Copper’s editorial staff reserve the right to delete comments according to our discretion. This includes: political commentary; posts that are abusive, insulting, demeaning or defamatory; posts that are in violation of someone’s privacy; comments that violate the use of copyrighted information; posts that contain personal information; and comments that contain links to suspect websites (phishing sites or those that contain viruses and so on). Spam will be blocked or deleted.

Copper is a place to be enthusiastic about music, audio and other topics. It is most especially not a forum for political discussion, trolling, or rude behavior. Thanks for your consideration.

 – FD