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Magnat’s Signature Edelstein bookshelf speakers may be small, but their robust construction, clever engineering, and surprisingly weighty, detailed sound prove they’re no gimmick—just serious value and musicality in a compact package.
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At Montreal’s Filtronique, Wilson Audio’s relaunch of the WATT/Puppy wowed listeners with its transparency and bold imaging; Bill Peugh revealed why this compact, curvier reboot may become the company’s new best-seller.
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T.H.E. Show 2024 delivered standout moments—from AGD’s immersive orchestral realism and Margules’s dynamic warmth to PBN’s jaw-dropping power and finesse, which earned this year’s “Best of Show” nod from a well-sated reviewer.
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The SIVGA P2 PRO boasts several features that set it apart from the competition. Its most notable feature is SIVGA’s new sapphire vibration circuit, a so-called first in the industry designed to enhance audio performance.
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Moti Margalit explains how Sonic Edge’s modulated-ultrasound MEMS speaker redefines miniaturized audio: unlike first-gen MEMS tweeters, their chip-sized AirDriver produces full-range sound using silicon micro-pumps and amplitude modulation—no DAC required.
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George Harrison’s Concert for Bangladesh was an unqualified success, and the first-ever pop concert for charity.
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This comprehensive Hi-Fi lexicon turns audio jargon into accessible knowledge with clarity and charm. ELI5 and ELI15 breakdowns make complex terms easy to grasp. The final scenario with John smartly reinforces the concepts in action. A thoughtful, user-friendly guide for anyone building an audio system from the ground up.
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Welcome to my series Treasures from the Vinyl Vault. In it, I will feature select gems from my approximately 12,000 ever-growing vinyl collection, accumulated over a 45-year period and counting.
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Kevin Fielding breaks down the art and science of room measurements, showing how frequency response and decay time data—paired with your ears—can elevate system synergy and unlock deeper emotional connections with your music.
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Doug More of The Sound Advocate likes what he hears in the new Heaven 11 Billie MKll class-D / tube integrated amplifier.
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Montreal’s hi-fi scene shines at venues like Café Gotsoul and Sans Soleil, where vinyl reigns and immersive soundscapes meet gourmet culture, handcrafted systems, and jazz-kissa-inspired atmospheres that elevate listening into an art form.
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Kamasi Washington’s Fearless Movement is a bold, rhythm-driven opus mixing jazz, funk, soul, and hip-hop—but while its scope dazzles, its sheer scale raises questions about whether intimacy, not grandeur, is his next frontier.
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Nick from Sydney blends Aussie-made classics like ME amplification and Serhan Swift Mu2 speakers with Naim digital gear, showing that thoughtful system synergy—and not price—creates holographic sound that’s pure, personal, and meditative.
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For the Bass-First Audiophile, sound quality is nice—but seismic bass is sacred. Subwoofers reign supreme, music is judged by tremor potential, and anything less than tectonic is simply background noise.
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A million-dollar Focal-Naim system stunned a seasoned skeptic—but the real revelation wasn’t sonic. It was learning to turn envy into gratitude, and transforming peak moments into cherished memories, not expectations.
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A DAC fails, a speaker hums, and a $299 bookshelf impresses—this column dives into the fickle alchemy of system synergy, budget excellence, and why great specs don’t always mean great sound.
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“The audio world has lost a giant with the passing of Andrew Singer at age 73. Andy was the founder of New York retailer Sound by Singer”
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Since inducting legends like Chuck Berry and Elvis, the Rock Hall has slid into generation loss. This year’s mixed-bag lineup—Cher, Foreigner, Dave Matthews Band—raises the question: is it still merit, or just fame?
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Tao Tunes of Feng-Shui Hi-Fi redefines audio with chi-aligned speakers, Aqua Harmony systems, and sonic vortexes that allegedly birth micro-universes—blending spiritual mysticism and absurdist tech into the wildest hi-fi revolution yet.
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Picture this: it’s January 24, 1973. David Bowie, the chameleonic rock star, steps onto the SS Canberra cruise ship, embarking on yet another leg of his legendary Ziggy Stardust world tour. At his side, capturing every glittering moment, is his childhood chum, Geoff MacCormack. “I remember thinking how enormous the ship was,” MacCormack recalls, “which…