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Stéréogroup Named Exclusive Canadian Distributor of Rega

Stéréogroup becomes Rega’s new Canadian distributor, merging a 50-year hi-fi legacy with fresh energy and a coast-to-coast support network.

Still Buying CDs? The Onix Zenith XST20 Is Your New Obsession

Shanling’s Onix Zenith XST20 defies digital dominance, making disc playback a tactile ritual with SACD support, top-loading elegance, and unmatched I2S connectivity.

Rotel DX-5 Redefines Personal Audio with Audiophile-Grade Sound

Rotel’s new DX-5 delivers 33W of Class AB muscle with HDMI ARC, Sabre DAC, and Roon-tested finesse—compact, versatile, and tuned for sonic purity.

Victrola Acquires KLH Audio

Victrola acquires KLH Audio, merging two historic American brands to deliver high-fidelity innovation with a shared legacy of sonic excellence and modern design.

Shanling ET3 CD Digital Transport Available for Shipping to North American Consumers

Shanling’s ET3 CD transport returns to stock at Forté Distribution—this compact powerhouse blends CD playback with high-res streaming and top-tier connectivity.

Grounded in Perfection: Why DR Acoustics’ Polynice is the Future of Noise-Free Audio

Electrical noise sabotaging your sound? A new virtual ground system wipes hum and EMI from even the cleanest rigs, revealing music’s full dynamic depth.

Stéréogroup Named Exclusive Canadian Distributor of Rega

Stéréogroup becomes Rega’s new Canadian distributor, merging a 50-year hi-fi legacy with fresh energy and a coast-to-coast support network…

My Dinner Date with the Focal Diva Utopia

Robert Schryer shares juicy details about his evening with Focal’s new Diva Utopia speaker…

Still Buying CDs? The Onix Zenith XST20 Is Your New Obsession

Shanling’s Onix Zenith XST20 defies digital dominance, making disc playback a tactile ritual with SACD support, top-loading elegance, and unmatched I2S connectivity…

Review: Atoll IN300 Evolution Integrated Amplifier

Reviewer Doug Moore finds the Atoll IN300’s warmth, clarity, and punch impressive—and predicts it will make a serious dent in the audiophile world thanks to its smart design and power.

Steven Stone’s Super Budget Components: Fosi, iFi, FX Audio

Steven Stone rounds up three ultra-budget audio components—the Fosi ZD3 DAC, iFi Zen Phono 3, and FX Audio R07Plus—that rival gear costing far more. After blind tests and strategic upgrades, Stone finds the ZD3 indistinguishable from elite DACs, the Zen Phono nearly noise-free, and the R07Plus a neutral powerhouse across headphones.

First-Ever Space Elevator Built for Billionaire’s High-Fidelity Hideaway

While the world argues over streaming platforms and sound quality, one billionaire vanished into orbit to hear music unburdened by gravity. No tech shared, no guests allowed.

Love Story

A devoted audiophile explains to his nephew that marriage, like a sound room, needs clear boundaries and the right match—get it wrong, and everything falls out of tune.

A Peek Inside the Audio Soul of René Laflamme of Audiophile Label 2xHD

Rob Schryer and his photographer sidekick Karim Sénoussi spend a jazzy afternoon at 2xHD Fidelio, where René Laflamme pushes audio boundaries with vintage gear to capture raw musical emotion.

DR Acoustics Review: Polynice, Red Fire Ultra & Supreme Cables

Robert Schryer puts DR Acoustics’ Polynice power distributor and its cables to the test, uncovering how their innovative designs tackle noise and improve clarity, detail, and soundstaging.

From Boomers to Zoomers: The Montreal Audiofest Formula for Attracting New Generations

The Montreal Audiofest is hoping to inspire newer generations with Teen Audio Day, the Audiogirls room, and a mentorship program offering free gear to young enthusiasts. With events like the Musical Wine Tour and Prohibition Night, the goal is to make high-fidelity audio fun, welcoming, and exciting for everyone.

I’m Quitting Audio! Here’s Why

Jonson claims he’s off the audio gear merry-go-round. His wife and son don’t believe him, but this time he insists it’s real. After 20 years of perfecting the “gear game” and the “room game,” Jonson is now turning his focus to the elusive “mind game”—the deeply personal aspect of audio shaped by perception and mental state.

Review: Atoll IN300 Evolution Integrated Amplifier

Reviewer Doug Moore finds the Atoll IN300’s warmth, clarity, and punch impressive—and predicts it will make a serious dent in the audiophile world thanks to its smart design and power.

Steven Stone’s Super Budget Components: Fosi, iFi, FX Audio

Steven Stone rounds up three ultra-budget audio components—the Fosi ZD3 DAC, iFi Zen Phono 3, and FX Audio R07Plus—that rival gear costing far more. After blind tests and strategic upgrades, Stone finds the ZD3 indistinguishable from elite DACs, the Zen Phono nearly noise-free, and the R07Plus a neutral powerhouse across headphones.

First-Ever Space Elevator Built for Billionaire’s High-Fidelity Hideaway

While the world argues over streaming platforms and sound quality, one billionaire vanished into orbit to hear music unburdened by gravity. No tech shared, no guests allowed.

Love Story

A devoted audiophile explains to his nephew that marriage, like a sound room, needs clear boundaries and the right match—get it wrong, and everything falls out of tune.

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