Accuphase 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.

Cardas Cable We're not active as a Cardas dealer, but we think George's site is very cool.

Lark in the Morning 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.

Magnan Cable Again, we're not an active Magnan dealer, but David has made a superbly informative site that deserves your attention. His ongoing investigation into filtering tweaks (for audio and AC lines) is excellent.

Nasa/ JPL Planetary Photojournal This is one of our favorite on-going projects. Click on a planet and see the latest photos from the various active space probes. Lately the two most fascinating have been the two Mars landers (Spirit and Opportunity) and the stunning photos being sent back by the Cassini-Huygens Saturn probe.

Tai Hei Shakuhachi 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 eight 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.

The Clark Center for Japanese Art & Culture 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.