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FR Forté Distribution unveils U.S. release of the Luxsin X8 DAC & headphone amp, a dual-mono, AI-enhanced powerhouse with eight DAC chips, advanced DSP, and support for 2,500+ headphone models.
The power of music & audio
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Kevin Fielding explains how to interpret measurements so you know when action is warranted, what deserves priority, and when it’s reasonable to stop trying to fix things and simply enjoy the music.
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Vinyl’s “warmth” isn’t magic—it’s mastering. This deep dive dismantles the format debate, showing how mastering choices, not media types, shape sound. CD may be technically superior, but the real battle lies in the mix.
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Every feature, flaw, and forum opinion on the Luxsin X9 unpacked—this ultimate guide delivers the most complete breakdown of its sound, specs, DSP features, and real-world performance.
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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?
The Music Column, presented by
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On January 14, 1973, Elvis Presley turned a Hawaiian concert into a global television event, broadcasting sequins, sweat, and spectacle by satellite and proving sheer showmanship could still stop the planet cold.
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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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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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Kevin Fielding explains how to interpret measurements so you know when action is warranted, what deserves priority, and when it’s reasonable to stop trying to fix things and simply enjoy the music.
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Vinyl’s “warmth” isn’t magic—it’s mastering. This deep dive dismantles the format debate, showing how mastering choices, not media types, shape sound. CD may be technically superior, but the real battle lies in the mix.
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Every feature, flaw, and forum opinion on the Luxsin X9 unpacked—this ultimate guide delivers the most complete breakdown of its sound, specs, DSP features, and real-world performance.
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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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The Music Column,
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The Day Elvis Beamed Himself Into Immortality (in a Cape, No Less)
On January 14, 1973, Elvis Presley turned a Hawaiian concert into a global television event, broadcasting sequins, sweat, and spectacle by satellite and proving sheer showmanship could still stop the planet cold.
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Vinyl Essentials, Part 4: 1966 — The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Beach Boys, and More
Claude Lemaire continues his series on records that transformed the pop and rock music landscape, organized by year of release.
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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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Eversolo Unveils SE100 Passive HiFi Bookshelf Speakers
Forté Distribution announces the Eversolo SE100 bookshelf speakers, marking Eversolo’s move into loudspeaker design with a compact, nearfield-focused model promising precise mids, airy highs, and 50Hz bass extension.
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.
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.
Luxsin Expands Desktop HiFi Line with New X8 Intelligent DAC & Headphone Amplifier
Forté Distribution unveils U.S. release of the Luxsin X8 DAC & headphone amp, a dual-mono, AI-enhanced powerhouse with eight DAC chips, advanced DSP, and support for 2,500+ headphone models…
Eversolo Unveils SE100 Passive HiFi Bookshelf Speakers
Forté Distribution announces the Eversolo SE100 bookshelf speakers, marking Eversolo’s move into loudspeaker design with a compact, nearfield-focused model promising precise mids, airy highs, and 50Hz bass extension…
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…
Audio Retailer Bliss Acoustics Dazzles with its High-End Offerings
Rob Schryer checks out some of the world’s finest audio gear at Bliss Acoustics’ special event.
The 2025 Hi-Fi Gift Guide: High-Fidelity Without the High-Finance
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.
Review: NuPrime IDA-9 Integrated Amplifier w/ DAC
Robert Schryer finds himself unexpectedly swept away by NuPrime’s IDA-9, a sleek, compact powerhouse whose rich, dynamic sound belies its price.
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!
Audio Retailer Bliss Acoustics Dazzles with its High-End Offerings
Rob Schryer checks out some of the world’s finest audio gear at Bliss Acoustics’ special event.
The 2025 Hi-Fi Gift Guide: High-Fidelity Without the High-Finance
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.
Review: NuPrime IDA-9 Integrated Amplifier w/ DAC
Robert Schryer finds himself unexpectedly swept away by NuPrime’s IDA-9, a sleek, compact powerhouse whose rich, dynamic sound belies its price.
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.
