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The Art of Perfect Sound: My Journey to Hi-Fi Excellence
Decades of hi-fi tweaks taught Paul Bowes that optimizing gear—not endless upgrades—unlocks music’s full potential. From speaker placement to EMI fixes, these methods elevate performance dramatically.
Rediscovering CDs with Shanling: The Modern Machines Breathing New Life Into Classic Media
In an age where music is mostly streamed in compressed formats and vinyl seems to dominate physical media nostalgia, Shanling is quietly making a case for the humble CD. With their lineup of CD players and transports, the company offers a blend of modern technology and old-school charm, designed to bring out the best in…
À Repentigny, Planète Haute-Fidélité Réinvente l’Expérience Audio
Christian Vézina : Une vie accordée à la perfection sonore À l’angle du 543-B, rue Notre-Dame, à Repentigny, se trouve bien plus qu’une simple boutique d’audio. Planète Haute-Fidélité est un hommage vibrant à la passion, la musique et l’art du son, portée par un homme au parcours aussi riche que captivant : Christian Vézina. Musicien…
A Hometown Goodbye: The Beatles’ Historic Final Show in Liverpool
There’s a peculiar weight to history when it happens in real-time. December 5, 1965, at the Liverpool Empire Theatre wasn’t just another stop on The Beatles’ UK tour—it was a homecoming charged with energy, nostalgia, and, unbeknownst to most, a bittersweet farewell. For the 2,550 fans lucky enough to score tickets from a pool of…
McIntosh SESSIONS, Volume 1: The Peter Erskine Quartet, Reviewed
To celebrate its 75th anniversary, McIntosh Labs is collaborating with mastering facility Sterling Sound on a series of AAA analog tape-recorded vinyl releases. John Seetoo and Frank Doris take a look at the first release in the series.
Amplified Confusion: Why the FTC’s New Rule Falls Flat
The FTC’s 2024 Amplifier Rule aims for transparency but sparks backlash for outdated testing, unrealistic standards, and a loophole echoing pre-1974 marketing chaos.
Buddy Holly’s First Appearance On The Ed Sullivan Show
Imagine it’s a chilly December 1 evening in 1957. TV screens across America flicker to life with that iconic Ed Sullivan introduction: “And now, ladies and gentlemen… Buddy Holly and the Crickets!” For just a few minutes, Buddy Holly—only 21 at the time—commands the national stage, bringing rock ‘n’ roll into America’s living rooms like…
XSA Labs Vanguard Monitor Loudspeakers
Tom Gibbs didn’t just like the performance of the US$ 1000/pair XSA Labs Vanguard monitors—he was gobsmacked!
The Shakuhachi: How a Zen Bamboo Flute Shaped Japanese Culture
From courtly halls to Zen temples, the shakuhachi evolved from a Tang Dynasty import into a meditative tool and global musical icon, resonating with timeless beauty.
Louis Armstrong’s Death Valley Portrait
In the scorching desert of Death Valley in 1958, Art Kane, then a relatively unknown photographer, found himself tasked with capturing Louis Armstrong in a way the world had never seen. At that moment, Armstrong wasn’t just a jazz legend—he was one of the most recognizable figures in global pop culture, thanks to hits like…
Playing in a Rock Band, 5: What Kind of Music Do You Want to Play?
Frank Doris continues to mine his experience accrued over 50 years of playing in bands, offering insight into brand identity, having a set list, and playing music you don’t like for the sake of entertaining the crowd!
A History of Hard and Heavy, Ep 2: Iron Butterfly, Jeff Beck, The Beatles
In this episode, writer and self-taught musicologist Claude Lemaire chooses Iron Butterfly, Jeff Beck, and even the Beatles as pioneering heavy rock influencers.
Is This The Perfect Listening Room?
At their KEF launch event, Stacy and Mathieu of Audiophile Experts debuted the “Harmonia” room—showcasing ingenious walls and acoustic wizardry that redefined the listening experience.
In Memory of Victor Sima: The Man Who Put Quebec’s Hi-Fi Scene on the Map
Victor Sima, born in Montreal, Quebec, was a pioneering figure in the high-fidelity audio industry. In 1980, he founded Sima Electronics, later rebranded as Simaudio, with a mission to deliver high-performance music reproduction without unnecessary embellishments. Initially focusing on professional audio equipment, Sima’s designs quickly garnered acclaim among audiophiles for their exceptional sound quality and…
Affordable Hi-Fi Tweaks Backed by Science: Elevate Your Sound System Without Breaking the Bank
Affordable hi-fi tweaks like ferrite cores, Sorbothane pads, and mains conditioners offer subtle but measurable improvements, tackling interference, vibrations, and noise in your audio setup.