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EC Zero T represents a culmination of the latest trends in the portable Hi-Fi market, combining some of Shanling’s highlight features from the past two years. In 2023 we released EC Mini, a battery-powered transportable…
The power of music & audio
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Ten listeners, two DACs, one question: could they hear a difference? Steven Stone’s single-blind test pits $2150 Gustard A26 against tweaked $500 Fosi ZD3—with surprising results.
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At Passion Audio’s Burmester launch event, Robert Schryer hears the new 232 amp paired with LampizatOr and Wolf von Langa gear—describing the sound as transparent, dynamic, and musically intoxicating, with Nick Cave sealing the night.
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In a candid interview, Fosi Audio CEO Ryan (Huang Qinglong) shares how a moment in Shenzhen sparked his mission to democratize HiFi, turning a 10m² office startup into a global brand now leading Amazon’s audio charts across 150+ countries.
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Frank Doris recounts wild gig disasters—sick performances, broken gear, flaming hair, hostile crowds, and forgotten sets—in a brutally funny look at the mayhem musicians endure onstage.
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Claude Lemaire spotlights three pivotal 1970 albums—by Uriah Heep, Black Sabbath, and Led Zeppelin—that fused prog, blues, and folk into the roaring blueprint for what would become heavy metal.
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Hair, the movie, was seminal—here’s why.
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Writer Stuart Marvin shares interesting facts about Becoming Led Zeppelin, a documentary he calls “a fascinating, powerful look at Led Zeppelin’s early success.”
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Writer Rudy Radelic recommends a dozen great-sounding albums to play at audio show exhibits. Exhibitors, are you paying attention?
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Ten listeners, two DACs, one question: could they hear a difference? Steven Stone’s single-blind test pits $2150 Gustard A26 against tweaked $500 Fosi ZD3—with surprising results.
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At Passion Audio’s Burmester launch event, Robert Schryer hears the new 232 amp paired with LampizatOr and Wolf von Langa gear—describing the sound as transparent, dynamic, and musically intoxicating, with Nick Cave sealing the night.
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In a candid interview, Fosi Audio CEO Ryan (Huang Qinglong) shares how a moment in Shenzhen sparked his mission to democratize HiFi, turning a 10m² office startup into a global brand now leading Amazon’s audio charts across 150+ countries.
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Frank Doris recounts wild gig disasters—sick performances, broken gear, flaming hair, hostile crowds, and forgotten sets—in a brutally funny look at the mayhem musicians endure onstage.
Introducing the Shanling EC Zero T – a Portable CD Player with R2R DAC & Tube Output
EC Zero T represents a culmination of the latest trends in the portable Hi-Fi market, combining some of Shanling’s highlight features from the past two years. In 2023 we released EC Mini, a battery-powered transportable…
Clair-Obscur for Your Ears: Advance Paris Paints With Sound
Advance Paris blends retro flair with cutting-edge tech across its hi-fi lineup, as the French brand—backed by Tri-Cell—brings its stylish, high-performance gear to North America…
Harman Acquires Masimo’s Consumer Audio Business
Harman International, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Masimo’s consumer audio division, Sound United, for $350 million in cash. This acquisition includes renowned audio brands such as Bowers…
The Roots of Rock and Roll (Sort Of), Part 2
Part 2 of Jeff Weiner’s two-part series that tries—and does so convincingly—to answer the enduring question: “Where did rock and roll come from?”
Early Reflections 101: The First 10 Milliseconds That Make-or-Break Stereo Imaging
Kevin Fielding offers a step-by-step guide to taming first reflections and giving you the best soundstage you’ve ever had.
Saturn Audio: Celestial Sound at a Grounded Price
Robert Schryer meets René Evans of Saturn Audio, where high-end sound doesn’t mean expensive.
RAY Tubes: Transforming My Listening Experiences
Tom Gibbs falls in love with vacuum tubes from Ray Tubes, comparing their sound to that of much more expensive NOS ones.
My Dinner Date with the Focal Diva Utopia
Robert Schryer shares juicy details about his evening with Focal’s new Diva Utopia speaker.
Say Cheese! The 2025 Montreal Audiofest in Photos
The 2025 Montreal Audiofest in snapshots—by Psyphonyx Audio’s Joseph Greenham and Altitudo Audio’s Leonid Yamborko.
Where Are Signal Cables Most Effective Between a System’s Components? I Ask the Experts, and Get Schooled
I set out to pinpoint which signal cables offer the biggest sonic gains, but instead ran into resistance from AudioQuest’s Bill Low and Audience’s John McDonald, who questioned the premise itself and steered the discussion into deeper philosophical territory.
How to Play In a Rock Band, 9: Look Sharp!
Frank Doris gives more worthy tips about the business of playing music for an audience, this time about looking the part. You won’t believe what his #1 tip is.
The Roots of Rock and Roll (Sort Of), Part 2
Part 2 of Jeff Weiner’s two-part series that tries—and does so convincingly—to answer the enduring question: “Where did rock and roll come from?”
Early Reflections 101: The First 10 Milliseconds That Make-or-Break Stereo Imaging
Kevin Fielding offers a step-by-step guide to taming first reflections and giving you the best soundstage you’ve ever had.
Saturn Audio: Celestial Sound at a Grounded Price
Robert Schryer meets René Evans of Saturn Audio, where high-end sound doesn’t mean expensive.
RAY Tubes: Transforming My Listening Experiences
Tom Gibbs falls in love with vacuum tubes from Ray Tubes, comparing their sound to that of much more expensive NOS ones.
