Wax and Wire — The Long Play

By Todd Kehoe, Founder / Editor, Wax and Wire

Dim light falls across a turntable. Silence stretches. Then the crackle of vinyl.

About a decade ago, I discovered the audiophile world. Wide-eyed, I dove straight in — hungry for better sound and a deeper connection. I thought this world would guide me to audio nirvana.

But what I found wasn’t what I expected.

Instead of discovery, there was distance. Instead of warmth, there was cold calculus — numbers, specs, and endless “this versus that.” It felt less like a community and more like an exclusive club. Entry was measured in thousands of dollars, and the language often required a glossary to decode.

I believe in what music does to us. That’s why I started Wax and Wire — to build something different.

This won’t be about trophies or status. It will be about listening, not showing off. About gear that moves you — not just gear that measures well. About systems that feel like home, not just high-dollar machines polished for showroom floors.

Wax and Wire exists to open the door wider. To hold space for listeners who want honest reviews without the noise of hype. To connect you with gear and experiences that don’t demand your bank account, but reward your attention.

Because some gear changes how you hear music. The rare ones change how you feel silence.

I respect the long history and deep knowledge others bring to this space — and I’ll go toe-to-toe on that ground. But I’m here for more than specs and scores. I’m here for meaning.

The truth is, not every system sings. Not every room gives back what the music deserves. And not every review should pretend otherwise. That’s the point: honesty matters more than ceremony.

This is a place for the curious, the patient, the passionate. For the ones who know the best sound isn’t always the loudest or the most expensive — it’s the one that makes the room feel different.

Because in the end, audio isn’t just about gear. It’s about the moments it lets us share — alone, or together. The needle drop that hushes a room. The last note that lingers longer than anyone expects. The silence that feels alive.

This is Wax and Wire’s long play.

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