SORTA HIFI, Episode 17 – Fish, Chips, and Carlo’s World Tour!

Carlo Lo RasoJanuary 8, 2026

In this week’s episode, we’re catching up after a bit of a hiatus. Carlo and Taps discuss Carlo’s recent trip to the UK to visit MJ Acoustics, PMC Speakers, and...

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Arylic LP100 Wireless Music Streamer Review

John E. Johnson, Jr.December 18, 2025

Arylic’s new LP100 Wireless Music Streamer, at $399, appeals to both the wallet and the ears with AKM 4493EQ...

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The Amazing Complexity of the Universal Pictures Frankenstein® Monster Makeup – JJ’s Blogs

John E. Johnson, Jr.December 11, 2025

Few images in cinema history are as instantly recognizable—or as haunting—as the Universal Pictures Frankenstein® Monster.

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Fosi ZP3 Preamplifier and Fosi V3 Mono Power Amplifier Review

Glenn YoungDecember 10, 2025

The Fosi ZP3 preamplifier and V3 monoblock power amplifier set has garnered extreme interest among audiophiles for its low price and...

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From Silent Shadows to Singing Screens: How Hollywood First Brought Sound to the Movies – JJ’s Blogs

John E. Johnson, Jr.November 26, 2025

For the first three decades in the 20th century, cinema was an art of images without voices. Silent films spoke through gesture,...

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Shooting a Movie: Why Is It So Expensive? – JJ’s Blogs

John E. Johnson, Jr.October 9, 2025

Here’s a structured, detailed breakdown of what’s necessary to shoot just one movie scene with four actors on a spaceship set. This shows...

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How Makeup and Prosthetics in TV Programs Have Changed From the 1960s – JJ’s Blogs

John E. Johnson, Jr.September 11, 2025

I have been watching some old TV programs of the 1950s and 1960s, and I noticed on the classic Mission: Impossible series, which debuted in...

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Sorta Hifi Episode 16 – CEDIA and The Summer of Subwoofers.

Carlo Lo RasoAugust 26, 2025

In this week’s episode, we’re getting a jump on CEDIA this year. Carlo and Taps sit down with Rob Standley from Playback Distribution to talk about some of thei...

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Expensive DACs: What Exactly Are You Getting for the Money? – JJ’s Blogs

John E. Johnson, Jr.August 21, 2025

When you see a high-end DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter) priced at tens of thousands of dollars vs. an excellent one at around $1,000, the...

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Arylic LP10 Airplay 2 and Google Cast Music Streamer Review

Lory HawleyAugust 13, 2025

Arylic is a company specializing in affordable wireless home audio products. They are known for products like amplifiers, preamplifiers, and...

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Sorta Hifi Episode 15 – High-End Carlo

Carlo Lo RasoJuly 14, 2025

In this week’s episode, Taps sits down with Carlo as he recaps his thoughts and impressions of Munich High End 2025, the big Massimo deal...

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SORTA HIFI Episode 14: Get Your Hearing Checked?

Carlo Lo RasoApril 5, 2025

Carlo and Taps sit down to chat current TV Shows, and products that come in for review. It's also essentially our weekly check in. And we just enjoy chewing the...

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SORTA HIFI, Episode 13 – Back To Florida!

Carlo Lo RasoMarch 14, 2025

For our latest Episode of SortaHIFI, Taps and Carlo discuss the recent Florida International Audio Expo and some of the memorable gear that both Carlo and Chris...

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Arylic A100 Power amplifier with FM and Streaming Review

Mel MartinMarch 5, 2025

I’ve just had a positive and somewhat surprising experience listening to a rather full featured power amp with streaming capabilities.

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dbx 510 Subharmonic Synthesizer for Creating Amazing Deep Bass in Your Home Theater

John E. Johnson, Jr.February 6, 2025

If you have a big subwoofer and you like to watch action movies, consider adding a subharmonic synthesizer like the dbx 510...

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