Dear Reader, A name from the past, Davy Jones. The Shel Talmy review. Read on to find out who Davy Jones is. In this issue Making Time - A Shel Talmy Productionby Merrill Wettasinghe Beyond the Baffle Part 4: The Celestial SphereBy Mark Block ELEMENT 116 MX world premier Review by Enjoy the Music Cheers, Merrill Wettasinghe/Chief Music Officer 𝄞𝄞 Making TimeReviewed by Merrill Wettasinghe A Shel Talmy Production Davy Jones is David Bowie. Since the name was similar to the Monkees Davy Jones,...
about 1 month ago • 11 min read
Dear Reader, Another very geeky newsletter. If you can get through this without falling asleep you will now have a superb understanding of recording techniques that will help you understand the different sound stages you hear from different recordings. In this issue The Absolute Reel Sound №4by Orest Voznyi Beyond the Baffle Part 4: The Celestial SphereBy Mark Block And you are invited to join HIEND AUDIO WORLD, the global social network for audiophiles, a space where we can share our passion...
2 months ago • 16 min read
Dear Reader, A little bit of fun to start and then wham! another cerebral note from Mark Block to get us thinking. In this issue Spectroid: A Truth Serum for Audiophiles Beyond the Baffle Part 2: Mics Mess With Our MindsBy Mark Block Cheers, Merrill Wettasinghe/Chief Music Officer 𝄞𝄞 Available in large formats of 10ft by 10 ft. Spectroid: A Truth Serum for Audiophiles Merrill Wettasinghe Is it the room? Is it the speakers? Is it the preamp? Questions worthy of Shakespeare. Questions that have...
3 months ago • 9 min read
Dear Reader, Another geeky newsletter issue. For more insight in how audio works, in this issue, read about Beyond the Baffle Part 2: Mics Mess With Our MindsBy Mark Block The Absolute Reel Sound №3 - The Definitive Taxonomy of TapeReviewed by Orest Voznyi Foreword If you have read last month’s newsletter, this month’s, and then next month’s, you will know exactly why different recordings sound so different on your system. For instance: a deep, layered soundstage versus a flat one; a...
4 months ago • 19 min read
Dear Reader I am writing to provide you with an update regarding the tariff charges associated with your recent Merrill Audio service. UPS has now formally responded and acknowledged receipt of our dispute regarding the tariffs that were applied. At this time, they have confirmed that the matter is under review, but no determination has yet been made. As you know, the tariffs—assessed at 200%—were initially required to be paid at the time of import. We understand the burden this has placed on...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Dear Reader, In this issue, read about New Product Announcement! Beyond the Baffle: How Phase Bamboozles the BrainBy Mark Block More about Wutti Lanrungroj from BangkokEditor Profile The Absolute Reel Sound No 2 - The Definitive Taxonomy of TapeReviewed by Orest Voznyi For Sale: Used: Chasing The Dragon - Copy Master Tapes Foreword This month, we are at a sad loss without Alan at the helm while he tends to his health issues, and more importantly, his speaker placement. But we are not without...
5 months ago • 20 min read
2026 Special Announcement Wutti Lanrungroj Executive and founder of Brilliance Music & Studio, Thailand Happy Chinese New Year Otis Taylor and the Electrics - DSD Download from Octave Records CAF 2025 Photos Part 3 List your used Merrill Audio equipment for sale here--------------------------------------------------------------Master Tape Head Pre Amp for Sale by DealerUsed Veritas Amps for Sale by Owner If this Newsletter was forwarded to you and you would like to receive it every month,...
6 months ago • 3 min read
2025 Lyra Cartridge correction from the November Newsletter CAF Show Report: The Low Down on the Low Floors Happy New Year List your used Merrill Audio equipment for sale here If this Newsletter was forwarded to you and you would like to receive it every month, please click HERE Lyra Cartridge Correction from theNovember Newsletter I need to clarify what I wrote in the article "The Paul Sawtelle Big Band - Live at Pacific Audio Fest Volume Two LP First Listen" "according to J.R. most Lyra...
8 months ago • 18 min read
2025 Mono and Stereo Element 110 Review Element 116MX Spy Photos Once on a Mantle (a Nerdy Boys Mystery) List your used Merrill Audio equipment for sale hereMaster Tape Head Pre Amp for Sale by Dealer If this Newsletter was forwarded to you and you would like to receive it every month, please click HERE Mono & Stereo Element 110Power AmplifiersMonoblocks Review Read the review which came out July 31, 2025 by Matej Isak.Here are a couple of quotes:"At current pricing, Merrill Audio establishes...
about 1 year ago • 8 min read