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Steven Stone

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As seen in: AudiophileReview.com, Stereophile, Home Theater Review, The Absolute Sound, Vintage Guitar Magazine, Hi-Fi+, Future Audiophile Magazine
Covers:  High performance audio, music, recordings, CDs, Music Streaming, High-End Audio, Headphones, In-ear headphones, Reference headphones, Recording technology, Vintage Guitars, Vintage mandolins, Bluegras
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Steven Stone’s Biography

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Steven Stone has been a professional writer and photographer since 1974. He attended Boston University's School of Communications where he received a B/S in Photo-Journalism. After college Stone pursued a course of post-graduate studies with John Benson at ImageWorks in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where he also studied with Lisette Model, Carl Chiarenza, Art Kane, Emmett Gowin, and Arnold Newman.

Steven Stone has been a monthly columnist, music reviewer, and feature writer for Vintage Guitar Maga…

Steven Stone’s Journalist Portfolio

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Guild's Orpheum Slope Shoulder 14-Fret Rosewood Dreadnought | Vintage Guitar® magazine

Guild's Orpheum Slope Shoulder 14-Fret Rosewood Dreadnought | Vintage Guitar® magazine

Guild's Orpheum Slope Shoulder 14-Fret Rosewood Dreadnought Price: $4,999 (list); $3,799 (street) Info: www.g…

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KLH Ultimate One headphones

KLH Ultimate One headphones

Some audio firms are forever written into the history of high-performance audio. Acoustic Research (AR) and K…

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Warwick Acoustics Bravura M1 Headphone System - The Absolute Sound

Warwick Acoustics Bravura M1 Headphone System - The Absolute Sound

W hen I reviewed Warwick Acoustics' first offer ing, the Sonoma M1 headphone system, in 2017, I was impressed…

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iFi Zen DAC Signature - The Absolute Sound

iFi Zen DAC Signature - The Absolute Sound

W hen I reviewed the iFi Zen DAC in Issue 313, I mentioned that I was expecting the arrival of the Zen DAC Si…

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Roon's Big Makeover - The Absolute Sound

Roon's Big Makeover - The Absolute Sound

Putting sound quality issues aside for a moment, when you ask an audiophile who has yet to embrace digital an…

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Andover Audio SpinStage Phono Preamplifier Reviewed - Future Audiophile Magazine

Andover Audio SpinStage Phono Preamplifier Reviewed - Future Audiophile Magazine

By Steven Stone Author's Reference AV System Posted on: March 29, 2023Reading Time: 7 minutesIf you connect a…

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Editors’ Choice: Wattson Audio Madison Streamer

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By Steven Stone Verified, Neil Gader Verified
| The Absolute Sound Verified
Wattson Audio Madison Streamer $4995 Compact, trapezoidal, and finished in understated light grey, the Madison Streamer (formerly LE Streamer) blends minimalist Swiss design with exceptional sonic performance. Acting as both streamer and DAC, it delivers striking clarity, natural highs, anchored vocals, and seamless mid-to-bass integration. Imaging is solid, soundstage depth impressive, and tonal balance refined—without harshness or grain.
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Onix Zenith XDA20 DAC and SCD1-3 CD/SACD Transport

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By Steven Stone Verified
| The Absolute Sound Verified
Onix Audio isn’t exactly a household name in high-end audio circles, but the company has quietly built a long history in the industry. Founded in 1979 in the United Kingdom, Onix operated as an independent firm for nearly two decades before being acquired by Mr. Pu Hsao Hsiung of Taiwan’s Sound Art Company. The brand’s collaboration with Chinese manufacturer Shanling began in 1988 and continues today.
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Magic Beans Room-Correction Software

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By Steven Stone Verified
| The Absolute Sound Verified
After connecting the UMIK-1 mic, I looked at the instructional video built into the App that walks you through how to measure loudspeakers with True Target. I mentioned earlier that you only need to take four measurements—one nearfield left, one nearfield right, one listening position left, and one listening position right. That’s it.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

The Real Paper, Cambridge MA.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Harlan Ellison

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