BLOG #112. Misha Kucherenko’s Album Of The Year – 2022
After a year of various feedback loops' closures and multiple deja-vus, I can't think of a better representation of the current Zeitgeist here than just released new Boris Grebenshikov’s album called "Bard Songs".
Happy New Year to everybody!
All the best in 2023! Read more…
After a year of various feedback loops' closures and multiple deja-vus, I can't think of a better representation of the current Zeitgeist here than just released new Boris Grebenshikov’s album called "Bard Songs".
Happy New Year to everybody!
All the best in 2023! Read more…
17.01.2023 // Author: (Bigmisha) // Number of views: 237
BLOG #111. Moscow Hi-End Show-2022 Is Over
Moscow Hi-End Show-2022 (December 16th to 18th) is over - and, gosh, what a great one it's been!
However small it was, its vibe was perfect - a dedicated crowd's excitement, a feeling of delight from great demos and the spirit of comradeship were palpably hanging in the air of Holiday Inn Seligerskaya for its all three days.
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Moscow Hi-End Show-2022 (December 16th to 18th) is over - and, gosh, what a great one it's been!
However small it was, its vibe was perfect - a dedicated crowd's excitement, a feeling of delight from great demos and the spirit of comradeship were palpably hanging in the air of Holiday Inn Seligerskaya for its all three days.
Read more…
20.12.2022 // Author: (Bigmisha) // Number of views: 545
BLOG #110. Marc Almond “Heart On Snow”’s Jubilee Edition Is Released On Vinyl
Next year is the twentieth anniversary of Marc Almond “Heart On Snow”’s original release.
I shared the role of its executive producer with Sergey “Afrika” Bugayev. The album was produced by the one and only Andrey Samsonov.
This Jubilee edition – just released on vinyl by Machina Records – contains some bonus material (including a new track called "Black Raven"):
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Next year is the twentieth anniversary of Marc Almond “Heart On Snow”’s original release.
I shared the role of its executive producer with Sergey “Afrika” Bugayev. The album was produced by the one and only Andrey Samsonov.
This Jubilee edition – just released on vinyl by Machina Records – contains some bonus material (including a new track called "Black Raven"):
Read more…
06.12.2022 // Author: (Bigmisha) // Number of views: 260
BLOG #109. An English Teaser For Our Moscow HiFi & High End Show-2022 Report
The video can be found here... Read more…
The video can be found here... Read more…
05.11.2022 // Author: (Bigmisha) // Number of views: 624
BLOG #108. “StereoPravda” Videocast’s Report On Our Various Activities During Moscow HiFi & High End Show-2022
Misha Kucherenko’s and Yaroslav Vorobyov’s videocast “StereoPravda” had our own room during Moscow HiFi & High End Show (October 13th to 16th in hotel “Borodino), where we set up a couple of demo systems based on Magnepan MG-20.1 and Alon “Circe” loudspeakers, Dan D’Agostino’s integrated amplifier and Jadis “845” SET-amplifier, dartZeel preamplifier, MSB and Matrx DACs, Kubala-Sosna cables, Torus Power AC-conditioner and VoxModule equipment stand.
The eleventh episode of our videocast (all in Russian) is devoted to the first part of our report, and the link to it can be found here:..
The twelfth episode of our videocast with the second part of this show's report will be “aired” on AVReport YouTube channel on November the 25th. Read more…
Misha Kucherenko’s and Yaroslav Vorobyov’s videocast “StereoPravda” had our own room during Moscow HiFi & High End Show (October 13th to 16th in hotel “Borodino), where we set up a couple of demo systems based on Magnepan MG-20.1 and Alon “Circe” loudspeakers, Dan D’Agostino’s integrated amplifier and Jadis “845” SET-amplifier, dartZeel preamplifier, MSB and Matrx DACs, Kubala-Sosna cables, Torus Power AC-conditioner and VoxModule equipment stand.
The eleventh episode of our videocast (all in Russian) is devoted to the first part of our report, and the link to it can be found here:..
The twelfth episode of our videocast with the second part of this show's report will be “aired” on AVReport YouTube channel on November the 25th. Read more…
04.11.2022 // Author: (Bigmisha) // Number of views: 643
BLOG #107. On The Eve Of The Moscow HiFi & High End Show-2022
Moscow HiFi & High End Show-2022 will be taking place between October 13th-16th in hotel “Borodino”.
Our “StereoPravda” videocast will have our own room where my co-host Yaroslav Vorobyov of AVReport.ru and me will be demoing a specially assembled system of my personal choice. We’ll also conduct some masterclasses on auditioning skills, equipment selection, etc. We will also conduct several raffles with (quite valuable) prizes (including our award-winning StereoPravda SPearphone “SB-7” ear monitors and some StereoPravda swag. Read more…
Moscow HiFi & High End Show-2022 will be taking place between October 13th-16th in hotel “Borodino”.
Our “StereoPravda” videocast will have our own room where my co-host Yaroslav Vorobyov of AVReport.ru and me will be demoing a specially assembled system of my personal choice. We’ll also conduct some masterclasses on auditioning skills, equipment selection, etc. We will also conduct several raffles with (quite valuable) prizes (including our award-winning StereoPravda SPearphone “SB-7” ear monitors and some StereoPravda swag. Read more…
08.10.2022 // Author: (Bigmisha) // Number of views: 537
BLOG #106. Chris Sommovigo – Rest In Peace
Chris Sommovigo was much more to me than just a like-minded audiophile, a colleague or even the dearest brother-in-arms in this industry. He's been always a supporting mentor, who always put his money where his mouth was. Read more…
Chris Sommovigo was much more to me than just a like-minded audiophile, a colleague or even the dearest brother-in-arms in this industry. He's been always a supporting mentor, who always put his money where his mouth was. Read more…
18.08.2022 // Author: (Bigmisha) // Number of views: 784
BLOG #105. Misha Kucherenko’s Book Is Finally Available Worldwide In Four Main Formats
Despite all the recent hurdles of various – and obvious - nature, my book “StereoPravda – Politicaaly Incorrect View On High End Audio” is finally available worldwide in four main formats:
- The best quality offset printed in in one of the best printing houses in Russia (with 48 color pages inserts) Hardcover
- Print-On-Demand Hardcover
- Print-On-Demand Paperback
- E-book
A (more or less) complete list of links to the vendors currently selling the book can be found here... Read more…
Despite all the recent hurdles of various – and obvious - nature, my book “StereoPravda – Politicaaly Incorrect View On High End Audio” is finally available worldwide in four main formats:
- The best quality offset printed in in one of the best printing houses in Russia (with 48 color pages inserts) Hardcover
- Print-On-Demand Hardcover
- Print-On-Demand Paperback
- E-book
A (more or less) complete list of links to the vendors currently selling the book can be found here... Read more…
13.07.2022 // Author: (Bigmisha) // Number of views: 717
BLOG#104. Misha Kucherenko’s Book Was Delivered To The High End Show-2022 In Munich
Being unable to attend the High End Show in Munich this year I was delighted to know that some of my presence is still there anyway.
I can’t overestimate my gratitude to Guks Gints (of Latvian Pro1 – see his colorful personality next to Mark Cohen of Audeze on the attached picture) – the co-publisher of the English language edition of my book – for bringing and distributing dozens of its (printed in Russia) copies at the show.
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Being unable to attend the High End Show in Munich this year I was delighted to know that some of my presence is still there anyway.
I can’t overestimate my gratitude to Guks Gints (of Latvian Pro1 – see his colorful personality next to Mark Cohen of Audeze on the attached picture) – the co-publisher of the English language edition of my book – for bringing and distributing dozens of its (printed in Russia) copies at the show.
Read more…
22.05.2022 // Author: (Bigmisha) // Number of views: 1147
BLOG #103. Misha Kucherenko’s Book Is Released In POD Version
Misha Kucherenko’s book “StereoPravda – Politically Incorrect View On High End Audio” has been just released in hard cover Print-On-Demand option via multiple Internet shops all over the world.
E-Book version and POD paperback versions of the book are forthcoming. Read more…
Misha Kucherenko’s book “StereoPravda – Politically Incorrect View On High End Audio” has been just released in hard cover Print-On-Demand option via multiple Internet shops all over the world.
E-Book version and POD paperback versions of the book are forthcoming. Read more…
23.03.2022 // Author: (Bigmisha) // Number of views: 1220
BLOG #102. headfonia.com Just Published a Super Thorough Review of Our (most twisted) StereoPravda SPearphone SB-3.5RU
The most daring of all headfonia.com just published a super thorough review of our (most twisted) StereoPravda SPearphone SB-3.5RU.
To quote: “…The StereoPravda SB-3.5 RU like its brothers will never win a beauty contest or get an award for comfort but the SB-3.5 RU isn’t about that. Misha’s “No pain, no Gain” philosophy is what it is but if you can handle that you can be sure to get a very nice and unique high-end sounding IEM with a sound signature you’ve never heard before. A fine example of a technical masterpiece”.
Happy New Year! All the best in 2022!
Read more…
The most daring of all headfonia.com just published a super thorough review of our (most twisted) StereoPravda SPearphone SB-3.5RU.
To quote: “…The StereoPravda SB-3.5 RU like its brothers will never win a beauty contest or get an award for comfort but the SB-3.5 RU isn’t about that. Misha’s “No pain, no Gain” philosophy is what it is but if you can handle that you can be sure to get a very nice and unique high-end sounding IEM with a sound signature you’ve never heard before. A fine example of a technical masterpiece”.
Happy New Year! All the best in 2022!
Read more…
05.01.2022 // Author: (Bigmisha) // Number of views: 1670
BLOG #101. The English Edition of Misha Kucherenko’s First Book Has Become Available Now For International Delivery
While we're still working on the English edition of Misha Kucherenko's first book's global distribution (it turned out to be a much more complicated task than we originally anticipated), its industially printed (in Russia) edition has just become available via our brothers-in-arms KENNERTON AUDIO's website... Read more…
While we're still working on the English edition of Misha Kucherenko's first book's global distribution (it turned out to be a much more complicated task than we originally anticipated), its industially printed (in Russia) edition has just become available via our brothers-in-arms KENNERTON AUDIO's website... Read more…
29.09.2021 // Author: (Bigmisha) // Number of views: 1945
BLOG #100. Misha Kucherenko's Book In English Is Just Released
I can’t think of a better way to celebrate the www.StereoPravda.com’s BLOG #100 than to announce the release of my book “StereoPravda – Politically Incorrect View On High End Audio”’s English Edition (by St. Petersburg's “Mashina Vremeny” publishing house – the book is going to be presented at the forthcoming Moscow Hi Fi & High End Show-2021 – May 21st-23rd, hotel Borodino).
The main content of all the hundred BLOGs here is integrated in the book in a fairly organized way (of course, it’s ALSO contains A LOT of additional original material).
The book availability's info will be provided here shortly.
Also, another 1000 copies of the Russian version of the sold out book is just out of print, so it is AGAIN available.
Read more…
I can’t think of a better way to celebrate the www.StereoPravda.com’s BLOG #100 than to announce the release of my book “StereoPravda – Politically Incorrect View On High End Audio”’s English Edition (by St. Petersburg's “Mashina Vremeny” publishing house – the book is going to be presented at the forthcoming Moscow Hi Fi & High End Show-2021 – May 21st-23rd, hotel Borodino).
The main content of all the hundred BLOGs here is integrated in the book in a fairly organized way (of course, it’s ALSO contains A LOT of additional original material).
The book availability's info will be provided here shortly.
Also, another 1000 copies of the Russian version of the sold out book is just out of print, so it is AGAIN available.
Read more…
20.05.2021 // Author: (Bigmisha) // Number of views: 2190
BLOG #99. StereoPravda Will Unveil Its Newest Earphone Model At The Moscow Hi Fi & High End Show-2021
At the Moscow hi Fi & High End Show (May 21st-23rd, hotel Borodino) StereoPravda will unveil its newest model -StereoPravda SPearphone SB-3.5RU.
“RU” – within its various possible implications – actually stands in its name for “Ripped Up”. We “rip up” one of the BA-drivers, that is, we opened it as a tin can, so we can use its direct sound radiation (as opposed to the nominal bellows-type BA-drivers sound radiation) and also to position the driver’s sound radiation ON AXIS with the tympanic membrane’s sonic response... Read more…
At the Moscow hi Fi & High End Show (May 21st-23rd, hotel Borodino) StereoPravda will unveil its newest model -StereoPravda SPearphone SB-3.5RU.
“RU” – within its various possible implications – actually stands in its name for “Ripped Up”. We “rip up” one of the BA-drivers, that is, we opened it as a tin can, so we can use its direct sound radiation (as opposed to the nominal bellows-type BA-drivers sound radiation) and also to position the driver’s sound radiation ON AXIS with the tympanic membrane’s sonic response... Read more…
20.05.2021 // Author: (Bigmisha) // Number of views: 511
BLOG #98. StereoPravda Will Exhibit Its Products At Moscow HiFi & High End Show-2021
StereoPravda will be an exhibitor at Moscow Hi Fi And High End Show – 2021 (May 21th-May23rd at the hotel “Borodino).
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We will share a table with Kennerton Audio at the Hi-Fi Portable section of the show...
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StereoPravda will be an exhibitor at Moscow Hi Fi And High End Show – 2021 (May 21th-May23rd at the hotel “Borodino).
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We will share a table with Kennerton Audio at the Hi-Fi Portable section of the show...
Read more…
19.05.2021 // Author: (Bigmisha) // Number of views: 380
BLOG #97. StereoPravda Program with Misha Kucherenko #14
On Friday, April the 23rd, at 9 pm Moscow time, AVREPORTrussia YouTube channel broadcasted the next program by Misha Kucherenko called “StereoPravda”.
The live stream #14 was the last in the season, and it was devoted to drawing a preliminary assessment of the first series of programs and answering a few questions from the audience.
The link to the program's recording is here...
Read more…
On Friday, April the 23rd, at 9 pm Moscow time, AVREPORTrussia YouTube channel broadcasted the next program by Misha Kucherenko called “StereoPravda”.
The live stream #14 was the last in the season, and it was devoted to drawing a preliminary assessment of the first series of programs and answering a few questions from the audience.
The link to the program's recording is here...
Read more…
23.04.2021 // Author: (Bigmisha) // Number of views: 570
BLOG #96. StereoPravda Program with Misha Kucherenko #13
On Thursday, April the 1st, at 12 noon Moscow time, AVREPORTrussia YouTube channel broadcasted the next program by Misha Kucherenko called “StereoPravda”.
The program #13 featured Misha’s interview with Kim Ryrie, the founder of one of the most forward-thinking companies in the whole of High End Audio - DEQX.
It was in English, with a serial Russian translation of all the questions and answers.
The link to the program's recording is here:.. Read more…
On Thursday, April the 1st, at 12 noon Moscow time, AVREPORTrussia YouTube channel broadcasted the next program by Misha Kucherenko called “StereoPravda”.
The program #13 featured Misha’s interview with Kim Ryrie, the founder of one of the most forward-thinking companies in the whole of High End Audio - DEQX.
It was in English, with a serial Russian translation of all the questions and answers.
The link to the program's recording is here:.. Read more…
31.03.2021 // Author: (Bigmisha) // Number of views: 554
BLOG #95. StereoPravda Program with Misha Kucherenko #12
On Friday, March the 12th, at 9 pm Moscow time, AVREPORTrussia YouTube channel broadcasted the next program by Misha Kucherenko called “StereoPravda”.
The program #12 was devoted to a discussion of the High End Audio accessories’ history of innovations (the last thirty years of which unraveled directly in front of Misha’s own eyes).
It was in Russian.
The link to the program's recording is here...
Read more…
On Friday, March the 12th, at 9 pm Moscow time, AVREPORTrussia YouTube channel broadcasted the next program by Misha Kucherenko called “StereoPravda”.
The program #12 was devoted to a discussion of the High End Audio accessories’ history of innovations (the last thirty years of which unraveled directly in front of Misha’s own eyes).
It was in Russian.
The link to the program's recording is here...
Read more…
11.03.2021 // Author: (Bigmisha) // Number of views: 541
BLOG #94. StereoPravda Program with Misha Kucherenko #11
On Friday, February the 5th, at 9 pm Moscow time, AVREPORTrussia YouTube broadcasted another program by Misha Kucherenko called “StereoPravda”.
The program #11 was devoted to a discussion of the connecting cables’ history of innovations (the last thirty years of which unraveled directly in front of Misha’s own eyes).
It was in Russian..
The link to the program's recording is here...
Read more…
On Friday, February the 5th, at 9 pm Moscow time, AVREPORTrussia YouTube broadcasted another program by Misha Kucherenko called “StereoPravda”.
The program #11 was devoted to a discussion of the connecting cables’ history of innovations (the last thirty years of which unraveled directly in front of Misha’s own eyes).
It was in Russian..
The link to the program's recording is here...
Read more…
05.02.2021 // Author: (Bigmisha) // Number of views: 697
BLOG #93. StereoPravda Program with Misha Kucherenko #10
On Friday, January the 22nd, at 9 pm Moscow time, AVREPORTrussia YouTube channel broadcasted another program by Misha Kucherenko called “StereoPravda”.
This program #10 featured a live broadcast of Misha's interview with Stephen Ambrose of Asius Technologies whose innovations in hearing matters are numerous - from inventing the In-The-Ear Monitor concept per se in 1960-ies, through coming up with his own innovating IEMs and special modules (e.g. called ADEL) designed to be much less harmful to our hearing, and up to helping Brian Johnson of AC/DC to overcome his severe hearing loss that allowed his glorious come back to record the just released new album with the band.
It was in English (with serial - back and forth - translation to Russian).
The link to the recording of this program is here.
Read more…
On Friday, January the 22nd, at 9 pm Moscow time, AVREPORTrussia YouTube channel broadcasted another program by Misha Kucherenko called “StereoPravda”.
This program #10 featured a live broadcast of Misha's interview with Stephen Ambrose of Asius Technologies whose innovations in hearing matters are numerous - from inventing the In-The-Ear Monitor concept per se in 1960-ies, through coming up with his own innovating IEMs and special modules (e.g. called ADEL) designed to be much less harmful to our hearing, and up to helping Brian Johnson of AC/DC to overcome his severe hearing loss that allowed his glorious come back to record the just released new album with the band.
It was in English (with serial - back and forth - translation to Russian).
The link to the recording of this program is here.
Read more…
21.01.2021 // Author: (Bigmisha) // Number of views: 548