Author: Greg Simmons

KR Audio P-130 Preamplifier

by Greg Simmons | February 2, 2016

  A Brief, Completely Unnecessary Introduction It’s early-February here in Pittsburgh. We’re at the tail end range of the big east... [READ MORE]: KR Audio P-130 Preamplifier/

Spiritual Audio VX-9 AC Conditioner

by Greg Simmons | January 1, 2015

        I’ve been a bad hi-fi reviewer. Spiritual Audio was kind enough to send me a sample of their VX-9 power... [READ MORE]: Spiritual Audio VX-9 AC Conditioner/

Darwin Ascension Plus Interconnects and Ascension Speaker Cables

by Greg Simmons | October 17, 2014

  Darwin evolves.   I recently had the pleasure of spending a day at the Capital Audio-Fest held in Silver Springs, Maryland. I went down... [READ MORE]: Darwin Ascension Plus Interconnects and Ascension Speaker Cables/

Zentara Reference series Cables

by Greg Simmons | July 22, 2014

    Some months back I reviewed Zentara Cables’ IC-4 interconnects and TF-8 speaker cables, and I liked what they did in my system... [READ MORE]: Zentara Reference series Cables/

Digital Amplifier Co. Maraschino Cherry Amplifier

by Greg Simmons | July 9, 2014

  Despite some chuffing from the more hidebound corners of the audio world, class ‘D’ or ‘switching’ amplifiers have... [READ MORE]: Digital Amplifier Co. Maraschino Cherry Amplifier/

Core Audio’s Kenai Light

by Greg Simmons | January 10, 2014

Core Audio Technology Kenai Light AC Conditioner     I’ve mentioned in previous reviews that the electrical wiring in my house sucks... [READ MORE]: Core Audio’s Kenai Light/

Vapor Audio Cirrus Black Loudspeaker

by Greg Simmons | August 15, 2013

Fancy. Fun and Affordable!   Pittsburgh is somewhat of a hi-fi black hole. The nearest really serious two-channel dealer is two hours away in... [READ MORE]: Vapor Audio Cirrus Black Loudspeaker/

Making Good Music!

by Greg Simmons | May 16, 2013

  Making Good Music!                             “What... [READ MORE]: Making Good Music!/

The Akasha stereo amplifier from Wells Audio

by Greg Simmons | April 24, 2013

...leaves me wondering what its upscale sibling, the Innamorata sounds like.    April, 2013 Jeff Wells, the namesake of... [READ MORE]: The Akasha stereo amplifier from Wells Audio/

Zentara IC-4 Interconnects & TF-8 Speaker Cables

by Greg Simmons | April 11, 2013

    Affordable and Fabulous   I think a lot of audiophiles, and I include myself in this group, secretly hate the... [READ MORE]: Zentara IC-4 Interconnects & TF-8 Speaker Cables/