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    The HomePod Report: Oil and Silicone Don’t Mix

    February 16th, 2018

    I suppose this is a subject we’ll get beyond, but it’s early the game for the HomePod, and there are still things left to be discovered. So as more and more reviewers and owners begin to try out their new HomePods, you can bet problems will be discovered. Some might relate to the early adopter […]


    The HomePod Report: Are We Expecting Too Much?

    February 15th, 2018

    Long long ago, when I had a lot more money than I do now, I owned a fairly expensive stereo system. The centerpiece was the Carver Amazing Platinum Mark IV speakers. In polished black, they were truly imposing, with a 60-inch tall ribbon driver and four 12-inch subwoofers in each unit. I placed the electronics, […]


    Newsletter Issue #950: HomePod: The Early Concerns

    February 12th, 2018

    In the old days when I filled my home with high-end audio gear, I might have actually considered buying a HomePod or at least requesting one for review. Anything new and different was always on my radar — way back when. But over the years, my listening routine has been simplified. Over a decade ago, […]


    With Homepod Apple Wants to Do the Thinking for You

    February 9th, 2018

    Aside from the cheapest gear, whenever you set up a new audio system, there will be one or more adjustments for tonal quality. You may decide you need bass that thumps, treble that sparkles, and a midrange that is clear and distinct but still warm. From time to time while on the road, I might […]