Here's a few sites that we've enjoyed.
This is the official Accuphase website. Be forwarned: this is the Japanese-based site and, even though the text is in English, you'll occasionally see products that aren't available in the US. Otherwise, good photos and product info as well as interesting insight into the company philosophy.
At this time, we're not active as a Cardas dealer, but we think George's site is very cool.
An unusual name for an unusual shop. Lark in the Morning specializes in eclectic musical instruments from around the world. Need an oud, a tarragato, a dumbek, a didgeridoo or a bombard? How about an incredible catalog of imported birdcalls? Fingerpicks for your sitar? Their catalog is astounding in its depth and fun to read just for what you'll learn every time you open its pages. Their original store in Mendocino, California was such a success that they've expanded to San Francisco and Seattle.
Again, we're not an active Magnan dealer, but David has done a superbly informative site that deserves your attention. His ongoing investigation into filtering tweaks (for audio and AC lines) is excellent.
What's a shakuhachi, you ask? It's a traditional Japanese bamboo flute that, in the right hands, is arguably the most expressive of all musical instruments (short of the human voice). I've been studying the shakuhachi and traditional Japanese classical music for five years and this is the best place to start. Monty Levenson has been making shakuhachi for over 30 years in his shop in Willits, CA, and his website is an amazing resource.
In the middle of California's Central Valley, just outside the small town of Hanford and nestled between a walnut grove and a cornfield, is one of the finest collections of Japanese art we've seen. If for no other reason, go there to learn the story of how this museum came to be.
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