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While streaming dominates, Shanling SCD3.3 is a bold high-end SACD/CD player and DAC, featuring a custom R2R DAC, tube output stage, and top-loading transport — defying trends with audiophile precision.
The power of music & audio
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Though deaf, Beethoven didn’t compose in a void—he relied on audiation, tactile feedback, a rigorous compositional method… and bone conduction?
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Rob Schryer checks out some of the world’s finest audio gear at Bliss Acoustics’ special event.
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“Alive! was a singular document of a singular burgeoning cultural phenomenon. Who knew it would last until holograms and AI? Kiss did.”
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This 2025 holiday gift guide charges through sub-$400 audiophile gems, spotlighting beryllium-kissed headphones, Chi-Fi IEM overachievers and Andrew Jones–tuned speakers, sketching a lineup that sounds far pricier than its festive price ceiling.
The Music Column, presented by
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Octave Records’ latest release, Otis Taylor and the Electrics, offers some very powerful music from the trance blues master.
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From our expert classical music critic—a must-hear collection of some of the best Christmas-inspired recordings.
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Claude Lemaire continues his series on records that transformed the pop and rock music landscape, organized by year of release.
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A hundred years ago, Uncle Jimmy Thompson’s 1925 fiddle tune on WSM birthed the Grand Ole Opry—and a generation later, even Elvis couldn’t crack its reverent, rustic stronghold.
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Though deaf, Beethoven didn’t compose in a void—he relied on audiation, tactile feedback, a rigorous compositional method… and bone conduction?
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Rob Schryer checks out some of the world’s finest audio gear at Bliss Acoustics’ special event.
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“Alive! was a singular document of a singular burgeoning cultural phenomenon. Who knew it would last until holograms and AI? Kiss did.”
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This 2025 holiday gift guide charges through sub-$400 audiophile gems, spotlighting beryllium-kissed headphones, Chi-Fi IEM overachievers and Andrew Jones–tuned speakers, sketching a lineup that sounds far pricier than its festive price ceiling.
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The Music Column,
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Otis Taylor and the Electrics Delivers a Powerful Set of Hypnotic Modern Blues
Octave Records’ latest release, Otis Taylor and the Electrics, offers some very powerful music from the trance blues master.
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Essential Classical Christmas Holiday Music for the Audiophile
From our expert classical music critic—a must-hear collection of some of the best Christmas-inspired recordings.
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Vinyl Essentials, Part 3
Claude Lemaire continues his series on records that transformed the pop and rock music landscape, organized by year of release.
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A Century Ago: How a Fiddle and a Radio Show Created the Grand Ole Opry
A hundred years ago, Uncle Jimmy Thompson’s 1925 fiddle tune on WSM birthed the Grand Ole Opry—and a generation later, even Elvis couldn’t crack its reverent, rustic stronghold.
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The Lyric Theatre Singers present Candlelight Christmas 2025
Bob Bachelor leads the Lyric Theatre Singers’ Candlelight Christmas 2025, blending gospel, choral classics, and a South African carol in a concert series that promises joy, reflection, and rich seasonal harmony.
PMA Magazine x SoulFi Audio — Exclusive Black Friday Offers
PMA Magazine teams with SoulFi Audio for a Black Friday roundup packed with practical Hi-Fi bargains.
Tchaikovsky & Saint-Saëns | The Magic of Two Pianos
For something a little different this merry season, Tchaikovsky & Saint-Saëns | The Magic of Two Pianos offers a festive and fresh take on holiday concerts.
VBMP Presents: Cellist Vincent Bélanger’s New Album “Songe”
Cellist Vincent Bélanger launches his new audiophile label, VBMP, with "Solange", the label's first ever release, available on CD, hi-res, and LP formats.
NuPrime Audio and the IDA-9: A Compact Powerhouse Built on Precision Engineering
NuPrime's IDA-9 replaces the IDA-8 with a faster 600 kHz Class-D stage, GaN-based power supply, and precision resistor-ladder volume control—all in a compact chassis engineered entirely in-house for speed, consistency, and control.
Eversolo DAC-Z10 Unveiled — Precision Engineering for Authentic Sound
Eversolo introduces the DAC-Z10, a high-end DAC and headphone amplifier featuring dual AKM decoding chips, Fully Isolated Architecture, R2R volume control, and FPGA-based clock reconstruction for precise, low-distortion high-resolution audio. Available in December.
EC Zero AKM Brings Both High-End Performance and Affordability to Portable CD Player Market
Shanling’s new ECZero AKM portable CD player lands in the U.S. via Forte Distribution, blending AKM DAC tech, dual amps, and Bluetooth 5.3 in a sleek, $349 design aimed at serious CD-loving audiophiles.
Shanling SCD3.3: A High-End Disc Player for the Modern Digital System
While streaming dominates, Shanling SCD3.3 is a bold high-end SACD/CD player and DAC, featuring a custom R2R DAC, tube output stage, and top-loading transport — defying trends with audiophile precision…
The Lyric Theatre Singers present Candlelight Christmas 2025
Bob Bachelor leads the Lyric Theatre Singers’ Candlelight Christmas 2025, blending gospel, choral classics, and a South African carol in a concert series that promises joy, reflection, and rich seasonal harmony…
PMA Magazine x SoulFi Audio — Exclusive Black Friday Offers
PMA Magazine teams with SoulFi Audio for a Black Friday roundup packed with practical Hi-Fi bargains…
How to Play in a Rock Band, 16: Rehearsing for Success
Here are a few more tasty nuggets of wisdom about playing in a rock band from someone who’s been there: Frank Doris. This time, Frank highlights the importance of rehearsing—because if you don’t rehearse, you’re gonna suck.
The Advantages of a Dedicated Listening Room
In this excerpt from Paul McGowan’s The Audiophile’s Guide, overlooked spaces like basements and garages become ideal listening rooms through smart, minimal upgrades—proving great sound starts with practicality, not perfection.
Prelaunch Review: Rega Mercury Preamplifier and Solis Amplifier
Robert Schryer spends a week with Rega’s new Mercury preamp and Solis amplifier stack before they’re shipped off for their North American launch in Victoria, British Columbia—and misses them dearly once they’re gone.
Steven Stone’s Super Budget Components: HIDIZS, Apos Audio
Steven Stone is back with a hi-res portable player he dubs a “super value” and a pair of under-$100 in-ear monitors he calls “an excellent addition to an out-of-office travel kit.”
The Audiophile Guide to the Best and Worst Practices for Buying a Stereo
Paul Bowes offers advice on buying a stereo system. Ignore it at your own risk!
Impressions of the Toronto Audiofest by Joseph Greenham, Photographer
Audiofest photographer Joseph Greenham reflects on his experience at the Toronto Audiofest 2025.
Toronto Audiofest 2025 — Final Notes and Takeaways
Robert Schryer closes out his Toronto Audiofest coverage with some final notes and takeaways.
Chicago’s Sonic Sanctuaries: Four Hi‑Fi Listening Bars Channeling the Jazz‑Kissa Spirit
Chicago’s listening bars offer a new kind of nightlife, where hi-fi sound, curated vinyl, and craft cocktails take center stage. From Charis to Parachute HiFi, each space delivers a distinct, music-first experience.
How to Play in a Rock Band, 16: Rehearsing for Success
Here are a few more tasty nuggets of wisdom about playing in a rock band from someone who’s been there: Frank Doris. This time, Frank highlights the importance of rehearsing—because if you don’t rehearse, you’re gonna suck.
The Advantages of a Dedicated Listening Room
In this excerpt from Paul McGowan’s The Audiophile’s Guide, overlooked spaces like basements and garages become ideal listening rooms through smart, minimal upgrades—proving great sound starts with practicality, not perfection.
Prelaunch Review: Rega Mercury Preamplifier and Solis Amplifier
Robert Schryer spends a week with Rega’s new Mercury preamp and Solis amplifier stack before they’re shipped off for their North American launch in Victoria, British Columbia—and misses them dearly once they’re gone.
Steven Stone’s Super Budget Components: HIDIZS, Apos Audio
Steven Stone is back with a hi-res portable player he dubs a “super value” and a pair of under-$100 in-ear monitors he calls “an excellent addition to an out-of-office travel kit.”
