Reflections

Where listening gets the space to breathe

Personal reflections on recordings, listening experiences, and the ongoing journey of musical discovery.

Perspectives8 June 2026

The Remaster vs. The Music

Some remasters sound spectacular on first listen and are forgotten a month later. Others stay with us for years. The difference often depends on what they ask us to listen to.

Perspectives28 May 2026

Hi-res Is Not the Point

Many listeners compare hi-res and lossless releases expecting dramatic differences. But the biggest factor shaping what we hear is often not the format at all.

Perspectives19 May 2026

Loudness Wars Has Found Jazz. Why?

More and more new jazz releases are arriving compressed to the bone. It's time we talk about what that means, why it is happening, and especially, what we are all losing because of it. And perhaps it's also the time to object.