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From the alien curves of B&W’s Nautilus to the surreal sculpture of Living Voice’s Vox Olympian, today’s boldest loudspeakers blur the line between high art and hi-fi, where acoustic perfection meets unapologetic eccentricity.
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Celebrating a decade of hi-res streaming, Bluesound’s Node X updates the iconic Node with a THX headphone amp, ESS Sabre DAC, and HDMI eARC—earning high praise for its stellar BluOS interface and sub-£1000 performance.
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Caught between honesty and harmony, Guild president Jim Tonne navigates tricky audio evaluations and acoustics advice with wit, a spectrum analyzer, and a firm belief in room treatment—despite the inevitable aesthetic compromises.
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Dr. Poochini leads a howling revolution as dogs take over high-end audio critique, with Paw Ratings dethroning human audiophiles—because golden retrievers do have golden ears.
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With cooler months inviting longer listening sessions, this seasonal hi-fi checklist—ranging from vinyl care and NAS backups to speaker tweaks and cable swaps—offers practical tips to refresh your system and elevate your sound.
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In the tumultuous world of 1925, Raymond Cooke was born, a spirit destined to echo through the annals of audio engineering. By the time the clouds of World War II gathered, young Cooke found himself thrust into the vast expanse of the Royal Navy. While the sea’s mighty roars and the skies’ thunderous clashes became…
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As 1970 unfurled its musical tapestry, icons like Zeppelin, The Stones, and Dylan were laying down tracks that would reverberate through the ages. Yet, amidst the electrifying riffs and beats, there was another star rising on a different stage: Leonard Bernstein. His arena? The tranquil expanses of Tanglewood.
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With “Aventine,” Agnes Obel crafts hauntingly intimate piano-led compositions of rare precision and emotional depth—each track a self-contained world, rendered in minimalist perfection and captured in audiophile-grade sound.
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Doug Moore dives deep into Zu Audio’s Soul 6, praising its bold, crossover-free design and immersive midrange—while noting some setup quirks and bass limitations that may vary with room and taste.
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The Dead’s free concert that day was more than just an enthralling musical experience; it was a statement, a beacon of unity in tumultuous times. The band delved straight into a compelling rendition of “Viola Lee Blues,” a piece that spanned over twenty-one minutes, taking the audience on a transcendental journey.
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In the early 20th century, particularly the 1920s, America was alive with the hum of innovation and the beat of cultural renaissance. At the heart of this dynamic period, two engineers, Edward W. Kellogg and Chester Williams Rice, set out to transform the world of sound.
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In part two of this revealing interview, an ex-moderator shares how Facebook audiophile groups have turned combative, driving out genuine hobbyists while emboldening trolls—yet moments of camaraderie keep him coming back.
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Reflecting on how we hear music, this Copper Magazine piece explores selective listening—from favoring lyrics or solos to feeling sound with the whole body—and highlights Evelyn Glennie’s deaf-but-deep approach to truly experiencing music.
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Streaming may rule, but this $2K system—featuring Cambridge’s AXR100 amp and AXC35 CD player, Pro-Ject’s T1 turntable, and Wharfedale Diamond 12.2 speakers—proves that physical media still delivers musical magic with detail, warmth, and soul.
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Tired of floor-bound audio? A playful ode to ceiling-mounted speakers, this satirical piece envisions a world where sound rains down from above—literally. With faux features like Auto-Twirl and “Advanced Spiderweb Acoustics,” the author gleefully skewers audiophile excess.
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Though never chart-toppers, Little Feat’s Sailin’ Shoes and Dixie Chicken—now reissued in deluxe remastered editions—prove that Lowell George’s fearless genre-melding vision still grooves with undiminished charm 50 years on.
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With over 2,000 recording credits, jazz legend Ron Carter has backed the greats and led his own genre-defining projects. Copper Magazine highlights eight standout tracks, showcasing the bassist’s peerless artistry and versatility.
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John Gish’s Garden District home hosts a mind-blowing, museum-worthy high-end audio system featuring 6-foot German speakers, 30,000 LPs, and 20,000 films—making it part private concert hall, part cinema, and all passion project.
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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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Forget the clichéd rock star tropes. That snake wasn’t just a prop; it was a statement. It was danger, seduction, and a dash of subversion wrapped in scales—kind of like Harry herself.