Yet another titan fades this week. Heavy heart for the heavy riddim maestro Lee 'Scratch' Perry. Lee Perry, legendary Jamaican producer and musician, whose production genius is on par with George Martin and Phil Spector IMHO. A pioneer of many recording techniques, he used the studio [the famed Black Ark] as his instrument, creating an instantly recognizable, irresistible 'signature sound' that went on to influence many other genres beyond Reggae: Hip Hop, Techno, Punk… Spinning "Super Ape" in honor of the man. #leescratchperry #rip #reggae #songOfTheday #hereiswhatiamlisteningtonow #nowspinning #heaven11audio

Billie user Simon sent us a pic of his “green room” with the new Davone Solo speakers. They sure do look great. Simon said this about the sound: “The difference between these and the Monitor Audio 270's is night and day. The Solos are less clinical, very free and open. They seem to play effortlessly. The soundstage is way bigger without being boomy , the sound is in one word engaging and the match with the Billie amp is fantastic (on the warmer side, with fast but modest bass). When I tried them I compared them to Focal Sopra's and some B&W's and they just didn't work for me, the sound was nice but didn't get to me like the Solo’s. It was like a dream for the ears, and a nightmare for my wallet ;-)” 😂 I don’t want to advocate fiscal recklessness, but IMHO I never regretted one over-budget decision when springing for quality. Many on the cheaping-out side 😑. Quality pays for itself on a daily basis. 🤟 Congrats on the new setup! . . #amplifier #tubes #tubeamp  #highendaudio  #highend  #stereo   #audiogear  #audiophile  #audio  #hifi  #design  #madeinmontreal #billieamp #heaven11audio @davoneaudio

So the (now 30 year-old)baby on the Nirvana cover is suing the band for child-pornography. Thoughts? . . #ohwell #whatever #nevermind

By now you've all probably heard: Charlie Watts, legendary Stones drummer is gone. While I don't like underlining people's passing, this one stung. Keith Richards said in 1979: “Everybody thinks Mick and Keith are the Rolling Stones. If Charlie wasn’t doing what he’s doing on drums, that wouldn’t be true at all. You’d find out that Charlie Watts is the Stones.” #RIP

Watching the new Moby documentary ("Moby Doc") moved me to make this banner. Yes, music saves. I'm always amazed what profound effect this organized noise can have on our wellbeing. Music is the ultimate mystery of our consciousness, it holds a never-ending fascination. #songOfTheday #hereiswhatiamlisteningtonow #nowspinning #musicsavedmylife #heaven11audio

Haven't listened to this album in years! A perfect accompaniment to this beautiful weather. #jazz #dizzygillespie #whatimlisteningto #weekendchill #heaven11audio

First day of vacation. Lots of ground to revisit. . #design #madeinmontreal #heaven11audio

50% OFF SALE on BILLIE GREY MARBLE KNOBS. Only while supplies last. Striking beautiful stone knobs! Light to dark grey marble, at times mottled by tiny metallic and reddish flecks. Linear to undulating black veins and lesser white ones . . #amplifier #tubes #tubeamp  #highendaudio  #highend  #stereo  #audiogear  #audiophile  #audio  #hifi  #design  #billieamp #heaven11audio

A selection of the covers used to package our NEW Vinylphile mousepads . Thanks to Daniel @deathofvinyl for donating the records. . Available in the shop now, while supplies last. . . . #mousepad #vinylcommunity #vinyllovers #vinylrecords #vinylparty #vinyl #33rpm #stereo #records #hifi #turntable #vinyljunkie   #music #audio  #hifi  #design #heaven11audio

NEW! For all you music-obsessed desk jockeys: the Vinylphile Mousepad. . Same size as an LP / large work area / superb tracking / 5mm firm-yet-comfy padding / non-slip base / Long-lasting sublimated graphics... Form follows function never looked cooler. . Comes packaged in a random recycled record cover (thanks to @deathofvinyl) . Available in the shop now, while supplies last. . . . #mousepad #vinylcommunity #vinyllovers #vinylrecords #vinylparty #vinyl #33rpm #stereo #records #hifi #turntable #vinyljunkie   #music #audio  #hifi  #design #heaven11audio

Vinylphile mousepad Details: 12" diameter / large work area / superb tracking / 5mm firm-yet-comfy padding / non-slip base / Long-lasting detailed sublimated graphics . . Available in the shop now, while supplies last. Link in Bio. . . . #mousepad #vinylcommunity #vinyllovers #vinylrecords #vinylparty #vinyl #33rpm #stereo #records #hifi #turntable #vinyljunkie   #music #audio  #hifi  #design #heaven11audio

Heaven 11's June Newsletter is all about the Vinylphile Mousepad - Form follows function in this mousepad -and it will look pretty bitchin’ on your desk too 😉 Bit.ly/h11june2021 or link in bio. . . #music #mousepad #hifi #vinyl #analog #heaven11audio

Sunday musings: “when faced with choosing between hard facts and legend -pick the legend” Tony Wilson / Factory Records . Cambridge-educated, trade unionist, TV star, flawed entrepreneur, creative visionary, proud Mancunian and co-founder of Factory Records & the Haçienda nightclub. Tony was also a hoot in interviews. If you haven't seen them, I urge you to check out the doc "Factory: Manchester from Joy Division to Happy Mondays" or the Steve Cougan pic "24-Hour Party People". Both available on Youtube. . Enjoy your Sunday...and happy Father's Day for those concerned 😉 . . #music #factoryrecords #tonywilson #musicdoc #heaven11audio

Back in stock: the creamy JJ ECC99 Gold 😍 . #tubes #tubeamp #hifi #highendaudio #stereo #audioporn #heaven11audio

Sweet new HIFI LIFE tees arrived today. Wires, wires and more wires, but that's the way we like it. . Available now in the Heaven 11 Shop . #vinylcommunity #vinyllovers #vinylrecords #vinylparty #vinyl #33rpm #stereo #records #hifi #turntable #vinyljunkie #tubes #tubeamp #highendaudio  #highend  #stereo   #music #audiogear  #audiophile  #audio  #hifi  #tshirt #design  #madeinmontreal #heaven11audio