Juan C. Ayllon

A Little Clarity — and Music — During Turbid Times with a Declining Parent

Tough times befall us all. What I thought would be a productive summer sabbatical of writing and relaxation has been […]

A large art student’s diptych hangs behind Alta Audio Adam speakers in Hi-Fi Life’s main room, where their modular equipment

AXISS Audio showcased their Soulution 757 phonostage, 717 monoblocks, and 727 preamplifier with a pair of Rockport Technologies Lyra loudspeakers

Alexey Kornienkov, seen here at center, appeared at Audio Expo North America’s (AXPONA) 2026. That’s one of his tonearms being

Like the weather in the Midwest, it’s been a whirlwind of activity around these parts lately. We’ve had severe weather,

My Micro Seiki BL-91 is a gorgeous, classic hi-fi vintage belt drive turntable with a massive, low slung plinth with

When I was a grade schooler, I relished listening to Motown and Top 40 music on a plastic tabletop tube

By Juan C. Ayllon / February 4, 2026 / 2 Comments / Life Tones

I couldn’t help myself and, chances are, if you are a vinyl enthusiast, you couldn’t either. But my wife and

Several years ago, I had heard about an inexpensive solution for procuring excellent turntable isolation: Get a sink cutout from

The Dr. Feikert Analogue Woodpecker Turntable is slated to arrive in the near future. Highly recommended by a veteran audio

Winters and headcolds seem to go hand in hand, and unfortunately, I’ve spent the greater balance of my winter holiday