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Paul Bowes returns with more no-cost and low-cost tips to transform your sound—taming cable spaghetti for EMI-free clarity and using everyday items like IKEA trivets to squash vibrations and unleash your system’s full potential.
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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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Scientist and audiophile Paul Bowes kicks off PMA’s new “Make your system sound better NOW” column by sharing game-changing, hands-on tips—from speaker leveling to torque tuning—that could dramatically elevate your system’s sound.
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After tensions split Delaney & Bonnie’s band, Bobby Whitlock joined Eric Clapton in forming Derek & the Dominos, playing key roles in both Layla and George Harrison’s All Things Must Pass—before launching a solo career of his own.
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Norah Jones shines on I Dream of Christmas, blending warm production and soulful originals with holiday classics. Her standout single, “Christmas Calling (Jolly Jones),” may just earn a spot among modern seasonal staples.
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Ciprian from Bucharest shares his meticulously crafted Wilson-LAMM system, built to dissolve his room and transport him emotionally—proof that passion for lifelike music reproduction knows no borders, only commitment.
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At High End Munich, Norman Varney of A/V RoomService boldly claims most audiophiles hear less than half their system’s potential—blaming neglected acoustics, misguided retailers, and habitual upgrade cycles chasing flaws room treatment could fix.
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At Audiophile Experts’ “Produits de chez nous” soirée, Philippe Renaud showcased Quebec-made gear from MOON, Stable 33.33, and Luna Cables, while guests mingled over wine, rich sonics, and a celebration of local hi-fi talent.
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MoFi’s 40th anniversary One-Step reissue of Michael Jackson’s Thriller stuns with unmatched clarity, staging, and vocal presence—so revelatory it feels like a remix, yet it’s the original master unveiled as never before.
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Montreal’s Samuel Furon blends French artisanal audio with retail savvy at Atelier Audio, where a system featuring Diptyque speakers and Ocellia electronics delivers uncannily lifelike, emotionally resonant digital playback.
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Eric Clapton’s defection from Blind Faith to Delaney & Bonnie sparked a whirlwind of tours, studio sessions, and shifting alliances—culminating in a landmark live album, George Harrison’s secret cameos, and the birth of Derek and the Dominos.
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Raised on Zeppelin and Deep Purple in India, Priyo’s path to high-end audio took flight in Canada—his journey from vintage gear to a hybrid-tube system is powered by curiosity, experimentation, and sonic transformation.
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Revolver marked a turning point for the Beatles—and for fans like the author—where innocence gave way to innovation. Giles Martin’s 2022 remix reveals the album’s enduring brilliance with stunning clarity and dimension.
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Blue Train gets the Tone Poet treatment, and John Coltrane’s only Blue Note leader session never sounded better—Kevin Gray’s stereo cut dazzles with dynamic finesse, stellar horn imaging, and top-shelf vinyl presentation.
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After testing looms from Audience, AudioQuest, and Kimber Kable, the Guru finds each trio stunningly synergistic—yet now aims to defy the loom gospel by mixing brands to see if a greater sonic truth might emerge.
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Though now dominated by home automation, CEDIA 2023 still had sonic gems—Perlisten’s standout room, MBL’s immersive Radialstrahlers, and a thunderous B&O display hinted at high-end audio’s enduring presence amid the smart-home surge.
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From WWII-era DIY roots to a $49.9 billion global industry, hi-fi has evolved from two-radio stereo hacks to streaming giants and $10,000 speakers—highlighting both tech innovation and the enduring allure of better sound.
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Joe Cocker’s career nearly derailed in 1970 until Leon Russell hastily assembled the raucous “Mad Dogs & Englishmen” tour—transforming a PR crisis into a legendary, if chaotic, rock caravan that launched Russell to solo stardom.
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After testing 49 amps, Jonson Lee crowns the Danish-built Densen DM-30 for its balance of smooth neutrality, reliability, and cool operation—outshining even the visceral Proceed AMP5 and musical Audio Research D115.
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Paul’s all-Linn 5.0 Katalyst system in Vancouver isn’t just rare—it’s revelatory. From digital streaming breakthroughs to power conditioning wizardry, his scientist’s approach transforms rooms and minds, proving synergy and tweaks matter.