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Michel Plante
At the age of 17, Michel Plante bought his first hi-fi and liked it so much he made a career of audio. Starting in the late 70s, Michel was, by turns, a record store owner, a DJ, an audio store manager, a product representative, a director of sales & marketing, and a music and concert producer. Best known now as the organizer of the Montreal and Toronto Audiofests, Michel founded PMA Magazine to help bring music lovers together and spread the word about good sound.
It is well-known that Quebec has music in its veins, which is probably why it hosts a good hundred annual music festivals, the most famous of which is the Montreal International Jazz Festival, renowned worldwide. The magnificent city of Quebec is recognized for its Summer Festival (FEQ), which is practically sold out every year. However,…
This article presents the author’s personal perspective and does not necessarily reflect the endorsements or viewpoints of the editorial team. To submit your own opinions, please contact our editor-in-chief. A few days ago, I received a press release announcing that the Los Angeles Orange County Audiophile Society (LAOCAS) and the Chester Group from England are…
We are delighted to present to you the latest edition of PMA Magazine’s flipbook, the result of careful curation and thorough exploration into the realm of hi-fi audio. 1. A Tour of Stable 33.33’s Factory and Exclusive Interview with Its Founder: Step behind the scenes of Stable 33.33’s renowned factory and glean exclusive insights from…
Passion Audio, a brand new venture located on the tranquil south shore of Montreal, is a true little paradise for music and audio enthusiasts from all corners of Quebec. The two masters of the establishment, Martin Leblanc and Sabrina Boukdjadja, may be novices in the industry, but their passion for their craft is unquestionable. After…
It’s not every day that a newcomer emerges in the world of audio, but Planète Haute-Fidélité is already celebrating its 5th year of musical bliss. To mark the occasion, they’ve just announced an expansion that has doubled the size of their store. You might ask, why wait 5 years to expand? The answer is simple:…
BROADENING OUR HORIZONS We’re excited to announce that PMA Magazine is broadening its horizons! Starting now, PMA will, along with its written content, offer a platform for a diverse range of podcasts. Our first feature is an engaging series hosted by the multi-talented Jay Jay French of Twisted Sister fame. This new feature aligns with…
Welcome to PMA Magazine’s 2½-year anniversary! Okay, so it’s a strange milestone. But it’s also an important one, because it marks a vital turning point in the evolution of the magazine. The first major change is, obviously, its appearance, which was completely overhauled and modernized to look spiffier but also be more enjoyable to navigate…
Supporting hi-fi through a local initiative On Sunday, November 13, music and audio enthusiasts were invited to attend the first opening of Café Audiophile, a non-profit organization (NPO) whose mission is to promote high-fidelity. The initiative was launched by brothers Louis and Normand Croteau, who, for a long time, dreamt of creating a place where…
Imagine you’re driving down the highway at 110 km/h, when you suddenly find yourself at the wrong end of a radar gun and soon being pursued by a police car signaling you to pull over. The chesty policeman standing by your rolled-down window offers you the typical icebreaker in this sort of situation: “Do you…